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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…

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asked 2026-10-06T14:43:42.0033333+00:00
Healed Venom 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-08T17:55:55.5466667+00:00
Healed Venom 0 Reputation points
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How to fix C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\amdacpafdcomp.inf_amd64_e61b9a1ebbf634ab\amdafdapp.exe popping up everytim

Hello every time I turn on my laptop an app opens called C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\amdacpafdcomp.inf_amd64_e61b9a1ebbf634ab\amdafdapp.exe and everytime I try to close it opens up again any idea on how to fix it?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-08T14:10:15.8033333+00:00
Brian Bernal 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-08T14:26:04.4933333+00:00
Ramesh 182.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Snipping Tool cannot open and Windows + Shift + S shows "This file does not have an app associated with it", also MS Snipping Tool is stuck at downloading queued in the MS Store

Whenever we tried to use Snipping tool either via the print screen button or by the combination Shift + Windows + S, we get an error this file does not have an app associated with it. and when I try to repair the Snipping tool and try to update MS Store…

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asked 2026-10-07T22:41:23.59+00:00
Richee IT 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-08T08:43:56.6766667+00:00
John DeV 170.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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 2026-10-08T08:10:10.1266667+00:00
Kai-H 28,235 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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2026-09 Preview Update (KB5124010) (26200.9550) problems

This installation does not allow my games from the Microsoft store to work as before... I have uninstalled.. anyone else?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-09-25T20:29:47.8033333+00:00
Laura Shamess 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-08T07:56:08.96+00:00
Clary-N 16,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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OneDrive Sign-in Stuck on "Loading"

When I attempt to sign-in to OneDrive, I see "Signing-On" and then it goes to "Loading" but gets stuck there. I've tried many recommended fixes (unlink, uninstall, reset, etc.) but nothing seems to correct this issue.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-10-23T19:41:44.1933333+00:00
Lori Thomas 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-08T03:33:31.4233333+00:00
Danielle W 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Support Assistant returns HTTP 500 for non-ASCII account names

Microsoft Support Assistant on support.microsoft.com has a reproducible server-side failure when the authenticated Microsoft account profile contains non-ASCII characters in the user's name. Reproduction Open…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-07T11:42:59.67+00:00
Timofey Denisov 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-07T12:00:42.8566667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 132.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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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 2026-10-07T07:05:34.39+00:00
Lychee-Ng 28,995 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Snip My not copying image

When I select image with Snip My tool I am not able to copy it

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-02-23T00:57:18.62+00:00
Nell Geddes 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T18:52:59.04+00:00
Achooley 0 Reputation points
3 answers

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 78,260 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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…

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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…

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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
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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
commented 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.

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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
3 answers

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…

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asked 2025-12-23T04:10:10.8066667+00:00
ADV-8837 60 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T17:15:29.0266667+00:00
Bulldog 4,785 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…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-04T06:18:25.4366667+00:00
Jack Platt 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T06:54:55.2033333+00:00
DaveM121 937.5K 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 42,240 Reputation points Independent Advisor