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Using Microsoft Photo app how do I save the description

Using Microsoft Photo in window 11, how do I save the description?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-06T15:57:16.9466667+00:00
Gerald Taylor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T17:09:45.2633333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 78,085 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My XBOX app gets stuck on Launching Xbox then crashes

My XBOX app gets stuck on Launching Xbox then crashes, i have restarted the PC over 20 times , i have uninstalled and reinstalled over 10 times, i have repaired, reset app and game services over 20 times, i ended up calling on Sunday and spent over 2…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-06T14:43:42.0033333+00:00
Healed Venom 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Photos cannot edit _Pro.jpg files on Windows 11 - "format unsupported" error

On a brand new HP Omnibook 5 (Windows 11), the Microsoft Photos app cannot edit photos taken in Pro mode by the Windows Camera app. The files open fine for viewing but clicking Edit gives the error: "Sorry, Photos can't open this file because the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-05-14T08:16:02.1433333+00:00
Nisha Parashar 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-06T09:50:02.7+00:00
gettoolyard 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 Calculator mein percentage calculation accurate results nahi de rahi

Hello, Main Windows 11 ka built-in Calculator use kar raha hoon lekin percentage calculations mein inconsistent results aa rahe hain, especially jab multiple values ke sath kaam karta hoon. Maine kuch online calculators ke sath comparison kiya jahan…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-01-27T18:40:28.7266667+00:00
sami ullah 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T06:02:58.83+00:00
Cado JP 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Paint not working any more

Paint was working fine now it doesn't work and I can't install it from anywhere, Powershell, windows Features, Microsoft store. Something about an issue with app billing interfears with parental controls

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-03T08:32:36.6166667+00:00
Rob McElwain 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T04:45:50.34+00:00
Rob McElwain 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Refund on in-app purchase that was not as seemed

I downloaded an app named LockSpot off the Microsoft Store for its function of freezing the mouse to a particular spot on my screen. However, the Pro version was needed in order to access most of the app's functions. $4 later, I gained access to the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-05T21:00:33.1733333+00:00
Benji Mitchell 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-05T21:42:28.7166667+00:00
Benji Mitchell 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I can not update, uninstall or reinstall Adobe Acrobat Reader

I can not update, uninstall or reinstall Adobe Acrobat Reader (free). I get errors saying No valid sequence for the set of patches could be found. So I get messages sating Update Failed every now and then. Nothing I have tried has woprked. I am…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-01T10:57:41.8633333+00:00
Mike and Linda Cassidy 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T17:56:42.2566667+00:00
Mike and Linda Cassidy 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Phone link weirdness (new, not the usual stuff)

When I receive messages, the initial message shows up in the Notifications column, middle pane, and right pane. My response shows up in the right pane and NOT in the notifications pane. The reply showed up in the notification pane and not the right…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-09-24T17:33:31.5+00:00
Dale Webb 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T17:26:31.0333333+00:00
Dale Webb 10 Reputation points
8 answers

I can not Launch Corel VideoStudio 2023

Initially I have some problems with the program. Corel suggested to reinstall it witch I did. Now I can't even launch the program.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-09-02T18:14:41.21+00:00
Rudolf Beim 15 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T15:13:01.0533333+00:00
Iain Hunneybell 20 Reputation points
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I cannot install CS 4 Suite from my CD's

I have been trying for days, working with ChatGPS to install Adobe CS4 suite. It installs some programs but not all. I had to re install Windows about 3 days ago and it made me loose all my apps. I have reinstalled everything except CS4. I get error.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-03T18:23:28.91+00:00
Dianne Thomas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T08:06:25.28+00:00
Kai-H 28,065 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Alternative to Microsoft Reader

Microsoft had an application Microsoft Reader in the Microsoft Store for reading PDF, XPS and TIFF files. That application no longer works on Windows 11. It points to Microsoft Edge in its place. I do not want to use Microsoft Edge for reading PDFs or…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-12-23T04:10:10.8066667+00:00
ADV-8837 60 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T17:15:29.0266667+00:00
Bulldog 4,765 Reputation points
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Feedback Hub's Reliability Remains a Mixed Bag

This is a summary of what I like and dislike about the Feedback Hub: Pros: 1.) Provides good telemetry to communicate problems and suggestions to Microsoft Develpers. 2.) Wide Selection of catagories from which to choose 3.) I like the Real Time…

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asked 2026-10-04T06:18:25.4366667+00:00
Jack Platt 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T06:54:55.2033333+00:00
DaveM121 937.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

remove a file in my onedrive which was shared by someone

i need to remove a file in my onedrive which was shared by someone but the remove from shared option doesnt work. i need urgent help to resolve this

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asked 2026-05-27T18:46:15.8166667+00:00
ashish jain 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-04T04:34:49.44+00:00
Microslop 0 Reputation points
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I dont want more AI, is it time to leave windows?

I don't really want a useless at best and malicious at worst AI making this worse. Cortana was a MASSIVE failure and was incompetent to do anything. Can Microsoft commit to an AI free version without the useless tech than ruins the experience while…

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asked 2026-10-03T08:53:48.6333333+00:00
Anath 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T10:07:06.1966667+00:00
Virginia M 42,160 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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i received the following in outlook calendar - we've blocked your account! Your photos and also a Security Warning Action Required

how to removed the blocked calendar and resolve the security action required. This happened after installing the Link to Windows and Phone Link apps on my iPhone and Windows desktop,

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-12-16T18:15:34.0733333+00:00
Rick Rose 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T09:53:30.6833333+00:00
Wendy Snyder 0 Reputation points
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WebView2 problem

Trying to open WhatsApp and get the message "Install WebView2". Why I try to install WebView2 I get the message that it's already installed. WTD?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-01T08:53:40.8566667+00:00
Simon Hayes 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T09:49:13.48+00:00
Vikki-T 11,450 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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why is the files app not opening on the wsa app for windows

So I pressed. Like I was trying to download WSA, and I manually did it. But now when it came to pressing the Files app and then turning on Developer Mode in that WSA, it's not showing me no IP address. So what do I do? What's the thing I missed? Why is…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-02T02:38:43.9833333+00:00
Huzaifah Amin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T06:39:36.15+00:00
Emma1-N 13,430 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Click to Do not updating/not working

Unable to use Click to Do, every time I start it. It displays 'couldn't update Click to Do, Click to Do needs a few more updates before it is ready to use". Left my laptop running for a few hours, tried using it to no avail. Rebooted it, didn't…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-09-04T12:33:09.5566667+00:00
Paras Sharma 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T22:55:09.79+00:00
mt 20 Reputation points
3 answers

How can I remove McAfee virus protection

HP Pavillion laptop, Windows 11, latest update. I have removed McAfee from this computer.  But when the computer is started, it often opens a dialog trying to force me to upgrade.  Go to Windows -> settings -> Apps and it is not there.  Scroll…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-09-17T04:40:40.4+00:00
Bryan Kelly 641 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T21:11:58.8+00:00
Bryan Kelly 641 Reputation points
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Lap top camera fails to open in Zoom

I have one camera connected that is part of the laptop. I've done many zoom meetings without problem. No when opening the meeting it says camera failed to open. I've removed zoom software reinstalled and updated I've check camera security and zoom is…

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asked 2026-10-02T17:32:25.98+00:00
Hugh Bennett 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T18:07:25.8733333+00:00
David-M 127.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor