211 questions
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Broken windows kinda
I cant alt tab whatsoever, my windows key does nothing, clicking on the windows icon on the task bar does nothing, i cant open settings, i cant search for apps, and i cant windows tab. I have restarted explorer and restarted computer, and tried…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-11-05T08:38:55.69+00:00
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Alex Morse
0
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2026-11-06T12:53:30.28+00:00
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Vikki-T
13,320
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How to fix this inverted colours issue pls help
My default windows mode is dark and all of a sudden one day my dialogue boxes had inverted colours like the background is white and text is white and also black dialogue boxes and black text which becomes invisible also the Microsoft office pages are…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
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2026-11-03T15:28:28.7366667+00:00
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Rohan Engurty
0
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answered
2026-11-03T16:03:23.8533333+00:00
DaveM121
946.1K
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Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 Lock Screen Clock
I have noticed that in the lock screen, you can disable widgets, but not the actual clock. It’d be nice if a new feature was added to disable it and give the lock screen a nice clean look. It needs slightly more customisation to make it fully clean, with…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-10-30T20:54:22.9033333+00:00
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Alexander Talbot
0
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2026-11-03T04:31:25.31+00:00
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Emma1-N
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Windows Spotlight Fails to Update Lock Screen Images
Hello Microsoft Support Team, I would like to report a persistent issue with Windows Spotlight on my Windows 11 computer. 1. Problem Description Windows Spotlight (“Windows Spotlight” / “À la une de Windows”) is enabled in the Lock screen settings, but…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
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Problem with my microsoft account which is an administrator account on my hp windows10/11 laptop
I have a laptop that has two administrator accounts. One of the administrator account is a microsoft account. I used to sign in to it. But recently when I enter a password the writing appears something similar to " wrong password, enter correct…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-11-02T04:32:24.9166667+00:00
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Sonya Hilaly
0
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2026-11-02T07:34:30.8333333+00:00
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SD - IA
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
Weather lock-screen widget Add button remains grayed out in Windows 11 26H2
Windows 11 26H2. Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Widgets is enabled. The Add widget catalog opens normally. Some widgets (Daily Discovery, Daily Wonder, Phone Link) have active Add buttons, but Weather's Add button is grayed out and…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
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Remove IT management
Hello guys, For some reason my laptop says it's managed by my organization even though no work or school account was connected. I think its because I have previously connected my school account but then immediately removed it after, but I don't know how…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-10-29T10:11:51.08+00:00
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TechykidYT
20
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-29T21:22:52.2833333+00:00
Airbus A350
8,305
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Change in Default Wallpaper Setting After Updating from September 2025 to September 2026 Windows KB Patch
Hello Team, We have a software application based on Windows 11 24H2. Previously, when using the September 2025 Windows KB patch, the administrator account was configured with the default Windows theme and background settings, and the desktop background…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-10-28T07:25:30.55+00:00
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O V, Naveen
20
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commented
2026-10-28T08:32:46.4+00:00
DaveM121
946.1K
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
Request for official Spotlight description for Windows Spotlight Image of Thean Hou Temple
Hi Microsoft Community, I am looking to locate the official Windows Spotlight background description text and landing link associated with a specific Windows Spotlight wallpaper asset Here are the exact file properties and metadata details for the asset…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-10-26T14:03:31.82+00:00
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Kevin Sun
0
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answered
2026-10-26T14:04:26.63+00:00
AI answer
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Can't change my lockscreen on Windows 11.
The option to change my lockscreen background in settings is locked and says that "Some of these settings are managed by your organisation." I'm confused and would like to change my lockscreen.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-10-25T17:12:34.23+00:00
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Danielle-1145
20
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accepted
2026-10-25T18:32:31.86+00:00
Danielle-1145
20
Reputation points
2 answers
How to fix Windows Spotlight (Lockscreen) issue
My Windows Spotlight is not working on the lockscreen but is working on background. I've tried all the possible fixes but the issue is persistent. I've been having this issue for a long time now and I need it fixed. How do I fix it?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-09-24T18:51:50.13+00:00
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Nickson Onsongo
5
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-23T18:44:11.9633333+00:00
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Ibrahim
0
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1 answer
How to fix SWGVC.exe System Error?
i get the following message on start up: SWGVC.exe System Error, Plugins.Visio.dll. How do I fix this?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-10-21T22:20:34.08+00:00
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Kyle Kallander
0
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answered
2026-10-21T22:59:05.7233333+00:00
EmilyS726
278.3K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
How to disable microphone for chatgpt
How do I get my microphone to work for dictation ChatGPT?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-10-10T14:41:29.79+00:00
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Sherry Vertil
0
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commented
2026-10-15T01:59:34.8733333+00:00
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Hendrix-V
20,785
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
What Is The Difference Between Windows 11 21.996.1 vs Windows 11 26h2 In 2026?
What can you tell me about the two different Windows 11 versions from the title/subject above?.I am now exploring Windows 11 26h2 after moving from Windows 11 21.996.1?,simply out of curiosity?.While using the Windows 11 26h2,pin to start options from…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-10-09T01:47:21.18+00:00
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Anonymous
commented
2026-10-15T00:25:19.5433333+00:00
Hendrix-V
20,785
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Background issue
i want to change my background to a moving background without installing third party software for my hp computer
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-10-09T19:09:00.9666667+00:00
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Zachary Panczenko
0
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commented
2026-10-14T07:47:25.08+00:00
Emma1-N
14,895
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
How can I get my Windows Explorer Navigation Pane back to normal?
In Windows Explorer, Navigation Pane, is it possible to move Documents down under This PC?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-10-04T19:12:44.3033333+00:00
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Janice Futher
0
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commented
2026-10-09T10:39:45.9133333+00:00
Vikki-T
13,320
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
How can I get my Windows Explorer Navigation Pane back to normal?
When I first got my computer (Windows 11) the Navigation Pane was too busy for me. Working with Copilot for hours, it never really worked out. It just doesn't look right.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-10-04T18:47:13.88+00:00
Janice Futher
0
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commented
2026-10-09T09:32:38.4666667+00:00
Vikki-T
13,320
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
Why doesn’t Microslop respect their users?
I’m done with all Microslop products. Not only does Microslop not respect its users’ privacy, it keeps pushing half-baked products on them without any regard for whether they want these features. They can’t even manage to push an update without…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-10-09T02:07:09.96+00:00
Frank_the_Tank
0
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asked
2026-10-09T02:07:09.96+00:00
Frank_the_Tank
0
Reputation points
6 answers
Windows 11 lockscreen spotlight feature not working even after trying every possible solution online.
The spotlight feature of my windows 11 lockscreen is not working, it automatically switches to picture mode when i apply the spotlight preference and exit settings app. When i click spotlight in lockscreen settings, the losckscreen preview becomes grey…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-05-18T15:15:03.1133333+00:00
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Sahebdeep Singh
30
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-02T09:01:06.19+00:00
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Dave Rogers
0
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2 answers
How can I disable Taskview from opening every time I open and close an app
Since the last Windows update, everytime I try to open or close an app, such as a web browser, I get a task view window that opens and I have to click on my 1 monitor screen or the app I've opened to switch to it. When I'm done and click x to close the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked
2026-07-30T23:51:54.78+00:00
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Silverback Gorilla
0
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commented
2026-10-02T08:13:56.6966667+00:00
Hendrix-V
20,785
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator