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Deep cleaning windows
Hello.I have windows 11 build 25H2.My laptop has an ssd 500 GB(for usage are free 450 GB).I bought it , the summer of 2020.Until november of 2023 (while i had version 23H2) the space was 280 gb (with one installation game that …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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2026-01-12T08:48:04.5833333+00:00
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Βασίλης Νικολόπουλος
75
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2026-10-10T18:52:18.9066667+00:00
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Woody
0
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trouble to access my microphone
i am facing a problem were i am unble to use my microphone as i can hear but people are not able to hear me
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
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2026-10-10T17:23:56.8666667+00:00
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saleheen parween
0
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2026-10-10T18:07:38.6+00:00
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John Jefferson Doyon
89,540
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
Access Contacts
This should be easy. How can I access my contacts in Windows 11
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
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2026-10-10T17:16:17.8633333+00:00
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A DeLo
0
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answered
2026-10-10T18:01:56.0966667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon
89,540
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3 answers
i am using windows 11 ver 25H2 and settings will not start
settings will not start. I have tried numerous so-called fixes I found online to no avail.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
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2026-10-05T15:04:37.1666667+00:00
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Donald Manferdini
0
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commented
2026-10-10T15:08:40.54+00:00
Neil D
34,445
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3 answers
mouse direction on multi screens
How do I change the mouse direction on multiple screens
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2026-10-06T17:05:11.5733333+00:00
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Jodi Miller
0
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2026-10-10T11:27:14.4466667+00:00
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Vikki-T
11,975
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Moderator
3 answers
crazy dark colors make things hard to read
New PC All in One computer running Windows 11...how do I return to normal colors rather than black edges and backgrounds for open windows?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
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Windows 11 bluetooth device EDIFIER R1280DBs connection Choppy sound.
Windows 11 Bluetooth device EDIFIER R1280DB.s Searching for Bluetooth device services Hardware page. I cannot find the turn off handsfree Telephony option?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
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2026-05-22T15:23:38.3733333+00:00
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William Albano
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2026-10-09T20:38:45.12+00:00
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Bobbie Blaise
0
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audio muted
my computer's audio is muted don't know why i am not being able to increase computer volume
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2026-10-09T13:07:16.2166667+00:00
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DEVINATHAKUR
0
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answered
2026-10-09T13:39:28.3+00:00
David-M
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2 answers
i have no bluetoht
help me i no see bluetoth help me when i try fiks i can not i can not conected buletoth
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2026-10-09T10:38:02.8533333+00:00
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Samuel Weggersen
0
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answered
2026-10-09T11:11:04.5866667+00:00
DaveM121
937.9K
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
Turning Off Camera
My Asus Zenbook has a camera button to turn the camera on and off. It used to work, but now, it's only saying the camera is on each time I press the button. I've tried restarting the laptop a few times to see if it resets it, but to no avail. My camera…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2026-08-18T08:57:09.2133333+00:00
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N/A
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2026-10-09T09:22:57.4966667+00:00
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Clive Page
0
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3 answers
How do I add MS Outlook to the auto startup menu when it does not show up on the list?
How do I add MS Outlook to the auto startup menu when it does not show up on the list?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2026-10-07T23:27:02.65+00:00
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George Holod
0
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commented
2026-10-09T06:44:26.61+00:00
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Hendrix-V
19,940
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
HI MICROSOFT! I'M VERY THANKFUL TO YOU TO GIVE ME A TIME! MY SEARCH BAR HAS NOT WORKING HP ELITEBOOK 840 G6 CORE I7 8TH GENERATION PLEASE RESTORE THE CAUSES ERRORS THANKYOU!
HI MICROSOFT! I'M VERY THANKFUL TO YOU TO GIVE ME A TIME! MY SEARCH BAR HAS NOT WORKING HP ELITEBOOK 840 G6 CORE I7 8TH GENERATION PLEASE RESTORE THE CAUSES ERRORS THANKYOU!
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2026-10-08T18:06:58.0833333+00:00
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Rehan Ali Kalhoro
0
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answered
2026-10-08T19:43:55.93+00:00
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Lester Bernard Reyes
86,175
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
How to turn off S mode?
I want to install app from Google on my new Windows 11 PC
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2026-10-08T15:45:07.74+00:00
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Mel Haas
0
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answered
2026-10-08T16:21:51.4166667+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes
86,175
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
How to leave S mode?
Activation under settings has no place to leave S mode. I want to make Chrome my default browser.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How to turn off the Function Keys on my PC
Hi. SO I got this PC a few months ago and it's completely new, so none of my old settings are on it. I also, before, worked on Windows 10. Now, as I try to play online games or just fat-fingering the keyboard, I'll hit a Function Key and it'll do…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2025-07-22T15:49:40.5966667+00:00
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Charlie
25
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commented
2026-10-08T14:05:55.5366667+00:00
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Hartung, Anya
0
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2 answers
how to add a timezone to the laptop time display
how to add a timezone to the laptop time display so on clicking for the calender other timezones are displayed as well
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2026-10-08T11:45:29.75+00:00
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stephen scott
0
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answered
2026-10-08T12:22:56.3433333+00:00
DaveM121
937.9K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
the brightness function isn't working in my pc what do i do about it . i already tried everythind the brightness bar is moving on its panel but i'm unable to adjust the brightness
the brightness function isn't working in my pc what do i do about it . i already tried everythind the brightness bar is moving on its panel but i'm unable to adjust the brightness
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2026-10-08T11:47:34.6033333+00:00
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Sukhman Thind
0
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answered
2026-10-08T12:21:00.63+00:00
David-M
127.9K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
switch to light background
switch to light background instead of dark background
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2026-10-06T17:16:07.99+00:00
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Paul Gianas
0
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commented
2026-10-08T07:12:14.9166667+00:00
Vikki-T
11,975
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Xbox Mode / Full Screen Experience missing on Windows 11 26H2 (Build 26300.9539)
Hello, I am trying to understand why Xbox Mode / Full Screen Experience (FSE) is still unavailable on my Windows 11 desktop PC. My current configuration is: Windows 11 26H2 OS Build: 26300.9539 CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2026-09-11T14:07:19.7233333+00:00
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Malo-Valentin Lequy
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-08T03:38:39.5133333+00:00
Hendrix-V
19,940
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
My Beats pro earbuds connect to audio output but not input, how do I fix this?
I can get my beats pro earbuds to connect to my windows 11 computer for audio output, but when I try to use the microphone, nothing happens. How can I fix this?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,136 questions
asked
2026-02-07T15:09:01.1766667+00:00
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Grace Alexander
20
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commented
2026-10-08T03:31:25.99+00:00
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Bradley Henderson
0
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