6,943 questions
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How to fix microphone not working
My microphone is not working. When i do the test i do not hear myself
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
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2026-11-07T12:12:42.1066667+00:00
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Clara O'Donnell
0
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answered
2026-11-07T12:49:03.23+00:00
TaoLi
119.7K
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
Windows Cumulative Updates KB5129195 fail leading to 0x139 KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE
Every attempt to install the August/September 2026 cumulative updates on Windows 11 25H2 ends the same way. The machine restarts into the servicing phase, hits a KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE (0x139, parameter 1 = 2, FAST_FAIL_STACK_COOKIE_CHECK_FAILURE)…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,783 questions
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2026-09-19T07:51:01.8033333+00:00
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LostInKadath
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2026-11-07T12:00:24.5233333+00:00
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Shawn Johnson
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DVD and MSworks just stopped working
I put a CD in and it doesn't register. Then I wanted to open an MSWorks document, and none of the 3 types would open, only spincircle. It had worked fine for years on this machine and only a couple of weeks ago, I opened about a dozen documents and…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
11,834 questions
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2026-10-31T18:57:56.1633333+00:00
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Rob Curtis
20
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commented
2026-11-07T11:45:43.51+00:00
Rob Curtis
20
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2 answers
password recovery or reset
I am in my microsoft account but don't know my password. How do I find it? Or how do I reset it?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
10,492 questions
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2026-11-07T11:06:04.61+00:00
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Jim Wilson
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2026-11-07T11:41:24.5+00:00
DaveM121
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Independent Advisor
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Update 2026-10 Security Update (KB5127648) (26100.9711) is failing every time and causing a boot loop.
Each time the above update tries to install it hits 0%, says something went wrong and tries to undo the changes. It seems to not go through correctly and boots to the recovery environment. I tried rolling back to a restore point and that failed. I tried…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,783 questions
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LAGGING AUDIO WINDOWS 11
The audio is lagging , I'm using a wireless JBK TUNE520BT
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
32,745 questions
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2026-11-06T05:03:44.29+00:00
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MARIO ALZAMORA
0
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2026-11-07T11:31:28.9533333+00:00
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Vikki-T
13,480
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Moderator
2 answers
Minecraft multiplaying
Heyy, Could someone please help me? I have been trying for years now and I am not able to play minecraft in multiplayer or realms mode and I am wondering why. The block just says that it's unavailable and check settings and nothing else. I just deleted…
Windows for home | Other | Gaming
4,517 questions
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2026-11-05T15:11:33.7833333+00:00
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Aino Santanen
0
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2026-11-07T11:25:22.43+00:00
Vikki-T
13,480
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2 answers
Re PowerToys remapping keys: can function keys and if so how to reverse the designated action
Example: On my computer key F3 and Mute sound are on the same key with F3 being activated without using the Fn key and Mute requiring the Fn key. I want the Mute action to be without the Fn key action/press.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,223 questions
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2026-11-05T14:27:14.2133333+00:00
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STEVE WILSON
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2026-11-07T11:23:09.2333333+00:00
Vikki-T
13,480
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
How to change primary email address with existing gmail account
I am trying to change my primary email address but when I try to add my existing gmail email, it tells me it already exists. How do I complete this since I am getting rid of the comcast router.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
10,492 questions
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2026-11-05T15:25:10.0433333+00:00
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Brian Rang
0
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2026-11-07T11:13:42.4333333+00:00
Vikki-T
13,480
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Duplication issue with the correction symbol “^^”
I can type an “A” with an accent in Windows or in applications outside the browser. However, when I press Shift + 3 in all browsers, ^^ appears that is, two quotation marks. We’re certain this isn’t caused by hardware or hardware-related software three…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
2,066 questions
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2026-11-07T11:12:04.2933333+00:00
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Eren Can
0
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answered
2026-11-07T11:12:22.9066667+00:00
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Windows 11 Software-Related AltGr TR-Q Dead Key Bug
System Specifications, Version OS: Windows 11 Home Version: 26200.9550 What exactly is the problem? The Turkish keyboard layout (QWERTY, Turkish Q) is selected. However, when using the AltGr key—whether via the physical keyboard or the On-Screen…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
2,066 questions
asked
2026-09-26T09:17:24.1966667+00:00
NPLGlitcherPatcher
370
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commented
2026-11-07T11:06:53.09+00:00
Eren Can
0
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2 answers
Where is my stuff?
After the recent update to my computer I am missing all of my uploaded content, my music media player and all my music, my books that was store in my documents and my downloads. Where is my stuff? Some of my web sites do not work and I can't change any…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,866 questions
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2026-11-07T10:14:58.58+00:00
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Edwina Haskins
0
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edited an answer
2026-11-07T10:53:21.99+00:00
DaveM121
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Phone link, stopped working,
Trying to reconnect the current phone, and I tried to reset and repair, but it does not look for a phone it finds the current phone and just hangs when it tries to connect them together
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,457 questions
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2026-10-26T16:11:24.2066667+00:00
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James Bleecker
0
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edited a comment
2026-11-07T10:50:47.5166667+00:00
Vikki-T
13,480
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
NIF on id card is invalide i cannt pay for subscriptiosis
Hello can you help me pleasem i live in portugal and when i try to buy something with my card it says nif is invalide, i know that i put it correctly (the nif) please help me, i would love to pay one more maonth for game pass but i cant since i cant…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
2,472 questions
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2026-11-07T10:30:41.2366667+00:00
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Luis Silva
0
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2026-11-07T10:30:41.2366667+00:00
Luis Silva
0
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12 answers
Microsoft Photos app stopped working properly. I uninstalled and was not able to reinstall the app again.
On 27-28 October 2026 My Microsoft Photos app stopped working properly. I uninstalled and was not able to reinstall the app again. Below is my system information. Windows 11 Pro 23H2, build 22631.6199 Photos package: 2608.1401.18.0 Installation error:…
Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
5,946 questions
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2026-10-29T15:18:17.62+00:00
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Mohamed Alamoudi
15
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2026-11-07T10:24:49.4966667+00:00
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Michele Costa
0
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1 answer
Urgent Help Needed: BitLocker Recovery Key Missing – Old Device No Longer Showing in Microsoft Account
Hello everyone, I desperately need help recovering my personal files from a BitLocker-encrypted SSD. I was using the same Microsoft account on two different devices. Recently, my Windows installation became corrupted and stopped starting properly. While…
Windows for home | Other | Recovery and backup
712 questions
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2026-11-07T06:18:18.24+00:00
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gurpreet singh
0
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edited the question
2026-11-07T10:06:27.54+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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Call of Duty security authentication failed, certificate request error: 0x80190194
My device: ROG G614FR TPM Vendor: MSFT Version: 6.4.1.400 BIOS: 317 (latest version) I'm having an issue with key generation failing in Call of Duty Security Wizard, getting error 0x80190194.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
5,532 questions
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Unlock the my problem
Здравствуйте! Мой Xbox-аккаунт получил постоянную блокировку 09.08.2024. Я могу войти в Microsoft Account, но не могу войти в Xbox. На странице Enforcement отсутствует кнопка апелляции. Прошу объяснить, существует ли возможность дополнительного…
Windows for home | Other | Gaming
4,517 questions
asked
2026-11-05T14:31:31.61+00:00
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Данил Денчик
0
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commented
2026-11-07T10:00:42.18+00:00
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Carl-L
24,825
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Can't open files backed up to an external hard drive.
Using Backup (Windows7) to an external hard drive. However I can't open the files. On trying I get the following message " Any suggestions as how to resolve this problem.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,887 questions
asked
2026-11-07T00:41:56.71+00:00
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Roger Downing
0
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commented
2026-11-07T09:58:17.4366667+00:00
Roger Downing
0
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1 answer
Elvesztett xbox fiók helyreállítàsa!
Nem tudok elèrni egy règi xbox profilom. Sok tartalom van amihez nem tudok hozzá fèrni
Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
3,873 questions
asked
2026-11-07T00:54:15.17+00:00
Johnn Stewe
0
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edited the question
2026-11-07T09:55:05.6733333+00:00
Carl-L
24,825
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