488 questions
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How do I notify Microsoft that they did not provide the correct Time Zone change for British Columbia?
British Columbia did not change time this past weekend we are therefore now UTC -7. Windows 11 has not been changed to offer a new time zone selection. My only selections to make are Yukon UTC -7 or Mountain Time UTC -7. Office 365, did change and offers…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-11-03T14:45:11.03+00:00
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Lorraine Dunlop
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-11-05T09:09:39.3+00:00
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Kai-H
30,315
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
Unable to create a desktop shortcut of an Excel 2021 file
When I try to create a shortcut I get error message 65535. This happens on both Excel and Word.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-04-24T19:00:57.1333333+00:00
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Kevin and Chris Senior
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-27T15:34:56.6033333+00:00
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Rene V
0
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Adding to background
How do I add a folder of pictures to my background from a folder that is already on my desktop page?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-10-24T20:54:41.2966667+00:00
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Walter Hill
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-24T20:57:21.4633333+00:00
Walter Hill
20
Reputation points
2 answers
How to pick and choose which notifications I get pings for on my Ideapad PC?
When I use my laptop, I get notifications for various things, some of which are important system updates, while others are photo timeline reminders. I want to turn off the photo timeline reminders. Also, for some reason, my texts only occasionally come…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-09-30T22:22:03.92+00:00
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Elliot
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-30T23:15:56.58+00:00
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John Jefferson Doyon
90,545
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
4 answers
No one has responded to my issues with screen saver on Laptop and PC
No one has responded to a resolution to my issues with screen saver not working on laptop and PC. PC now not booting due to the steps was given to me earlier Please advise
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-09-22T12:58:39.8666667+00:00
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Richie Chrzanowski
5
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-29T12:41:23.8166667+00:00
Richie Chrzanowski
5
Reputation points
2 answers
Dimming of background Screen
When use multi screens the screen in background always dims, can i change that and if so how? i would like to have both screens bright [Moved from Microsoft System Center | Other]
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-09-17T18:16:01.8166667+00:00
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Martin McGrath
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-18T21:50:40.1233333+00:00
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Haytham-C
5,640
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
9 answers
Windows Spotlight STILL won't work
I have tried every suggested option to get Windows Spotlight (with the info icon) back on my computer - which is mostly telling me to take it off of Spotlight and select either Picture or Slideshow, then log off or restart. Go back to settings and set…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-02-23T21:39:01.07+00:00
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Erin C
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-10T04:16:04.7166667+00:00
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Hwoarang45
0
Reputation points
4 answers
Windows Spotlight Not Working
Subject: Issue with Windows Spotlight Not Working Dear Microsoft Support Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek assistance with a recurring issue I've been facing on my Windows operating system. Specifically, I've encountered…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2023-12-22T19:46:04.4266667+00:00
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Matej Hradsky
20
Reputation points
edited the question
2026-09-04T08:42:44.94+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
23,870
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Sign in is taking me in circles
How is it that I can sign in on my phone but then cannot do it on any other device Your security protocols are way too ridiculous and way too circular. Having to confirm something with itself makes no sense. Secondarily, I am trying to set up a new PC…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-08-28T21:03:48.64+00:00
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Hans Weston
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-03T10:20:25.2066667+00:00
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Carl-L
24,580
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Unable to open desktop after running windows defragged
When starting up I click on the blue logo to open up my desktop nothing happens?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-09-02T15:42:34.4633333+00:00
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David McCrossan
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-02T16:15:46.22+00:00
DaveM121
945.9K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
I need to reset my laptop’s password
I can’t sign in my laptop, they said my pin is not available now . They said I need a renovable media USB drive to solve the issue
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-08-30T13:35:49.23+00:00
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Carmen Elisa Roche Sanchez
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-08-30T14:56:29.2766667+00:00
EmilyS726
277.8K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Multiple Window Pop Up from Task bar
When using the shortcuts on the task bar with the pointer of the mouse multiple windows will open. For example, notepad, if i use my mouse point to hover over it, it will automatically starting opening 5-10 if not more windows. I have checked the mouse…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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1 answer
Login loop/cant login
I can't log in into my Microsoft account and I'm forced to or else I couldn't use my pc when I try to login after I wrote down the correct password and do all the step as it was provided Microsoft for some reason keeps getting me on the enter your email…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-08-23T14:45:10.0133333+00:00
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Thanison Promjinda (ธนิสร พรหมจินดา)
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-28T13:36:01.3366667+00:00
Carl-L
24,580
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
Remove bginfo bitmap from desktop
I have bginfo showing info on my desktop which I want to remove, so i uninstalled bginfo but the info is still displayed on my desktop. How do I remove it?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2022-01-31T03:00:56.947+00:00
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Dave Francis
1
Reputation point
edited the question
2026-08-08T10:04:44.1033333+00:00
Gérard Oomens
133.6K
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
I cannot change the color of my address bar which is black. I would appreciate your help. Thank you.
I cannot change the color of my address bar which is white as my background is dark I would appreciate your help. Thank you.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-08-03T15:46:46.8966667+00:00
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Dee, Jon (ext)
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-08-03T16:21:19.5033333+00:00
DaveM121
945.9K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
dekete my screen picture of 191st airborne flag
want to delete my screen picture of the 101airborne flag.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-07-29T01:42:34.1566667+00:00
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Leslie Ganas
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-07-29T05:05:19.7433333+00:00
DaveM121
945.9K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Taskbar Pinned Icons Disappeared
I have been a subscriber to Office 365 for many years now. My current subscription renews in early 2027. The problem I have encountered in the past couple of days is that the several quick access icons pinned to my taskbar have suddenly disappeared. …
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-07-11T18:18:36.8666667+00:00
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Nan Ward
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-07-23T04:26:12.9566667+00:00
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Anonymous
2 answers
How do i remive or disable this bar
What is this and how do i remove or disable it
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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1 answer
How come my wife's laptop linked to my microsoft account randomly adapted my desktop on my laptop?
I have a microsoft account and 2 laptops. My wife uses one laptop for her reselling and what not. I use mine for business and always have a full desktop with pdfs and photos. All of a sudden my wife updated her laptop and her desktop now has everything…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-07-13T03:25:14.19+00:00
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kenny white
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-07-13T03:39:24.0866667+00:00
EmilyS_726
34,010
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
How to fix microscopic letters on tabs and icons on screen
Unable to increase size of tabs and files/icons letters on screen. Have rebooted and the letters in typing are fine at 100%.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-07-09T21:34:00.43+00:00
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Laura Hays
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-07-11T07:30:39.6966667+00:00
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Clary-N
18,695
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator