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how to get back the news feed on windows 11 taskbar?
News feed no longer appears next to right side icons
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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2026-10-04T16:55:55.22+00:00
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John Kuntz
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2026-10-04T17:45:35.0033333+00:00
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Paulo GM
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Suspended items shown in Task Manager
"Settings", "Default Lock Screen", and "Shell Experience" are all shown as SUSPENDED. How to fix this.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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Disable Windows 11 Microphone Systray Icon
How to disable the icon in the systray while the microphone is in use? I have software that handles the microphone differently than Windows causing Windows to always display the icon making it completely useless. Without a way to exclude apps it's just…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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2026-10-04T13:01:06.9166667+00:00
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Compile2447
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2026-10-04T13:35:46.5233333+00:00
DaveM121
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how to install microsoft works on my computer
I have the installation disk for microsoft works, but it won't run on my new computer. I have old files that I need it to run. How can I either get the program to install or convert to excel?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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2025-07-31T14:39:02.41+00:00
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Ron Rhoady
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2026-10-04T04:52:12.22+00:00
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chase
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Blacklight for Keyboard on Window Microsoft pro 11
Hello, I have a Microsoft Window 11 Pro and I would like to see how can I get the blacklight mode on for my laptop? Online it says it does, but all my F Keys do not work.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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2026-03-04T03:36:51.4+00:00
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Summer Elkins
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2026-10-04T00:38:31.1933333+00:00
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Kylee Hubbard
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Printer not Recognized
My Windows 11 no longer recognizes my printer and when I go to Settings and try to add it Windows is unable to find it. Same port, same printer that I was using last week. I can't even add it manually.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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2026-10-03T18:36:53.93+00:00
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Jennifer Bradley
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2026-10-03T22:42:04+00:00
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Ivan B
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'Search (7)' is taking up 200 MB of RAM in task manager; is this a normal application, and how can I disable it?
In task manager, I noticed that this application appeared at random and used 200 MB of my RAM. I did not download anything. I was wondering if I could stop this program from running in task manager or how to disable it.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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can I configure windows hello use my usb camera for facial recognition
can I configure windows hello use my usb camera for facial recognition
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
asked
2026-04-16T15:08:48.8166667+00:00
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Crites, Doug VYC-TSD
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2026-10-03T16:07:50.5833333+00:00
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Dennis DEiggs
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How do I restore Print Screen
I am sick and tired of Microsoft changing my keyboard shortcuts, I don't want this stupid sniping thing I want Print Screen - how do I restore it. I am writing a client report and you have really made life difficult for me. I am tired I do not want to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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2026-10-03T00:47:04.0533333+00:00
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Anne Dettmer
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2026-10-03T03:21:42.3066667+00:00
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SD - IA
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My PC is not showing in my devices
my pc is shown as another old deleted device, I cannot clear it and my current PC does not show in my microsoft account
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
asked
2026-10-01T08:15:20.1766667+00:00
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Leonard North
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2026-10-02T21:05:20.5933333+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten
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how to remove "some of these settings are managed by your organization"
hi, im having issues where i cant even customize my windows 11 asus vivobook laptop and when i go into my settings, the personalization, then lockscreen. it shows " Some of these are managed by your organization" i have no idea what it means or…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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2026-10-01T21:05:18.1566667+00:00
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maniyah edmonds
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2026-10-01T21:38:40.2233333+00:00
EmilyS726
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how do I set my battery to stop charging at 80% Lenovo ThinkPad
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Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
asked
2025-10-20T17:15:14.3966667+00:00
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Stephen and Terri Puryear
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2026-10-01T11:35:04.9966667+00:00
Erik Moreau
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Reputation points MVP
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2 answers
How can I remove the shutter on my video
How do I remove the shutter kill switch on my video?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
asked
2026-09-30T22:19:29.84+00:00
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Val Lennan
0
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2026-09-30T22:53:48.6833333+00:00
EmilyS726
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trouble installing any printer on my computer
i have windows 11 an it will not let me install any printer, i have a canon TS3722
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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2026-09-30T20:14:50.34+00:00
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Susan Adams
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2026-09-30T21:38:01.63+00:00
Susan Adams
20
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2 answers
camera doesnt work on HP omnibook
i get a message that says to slide a button by camera or press camera key on keyboard. i dont have a button near the camera and i need to know what is the key on the keyboard
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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Snipping Tool has no option for recording the screen.
The shortcut for screen recording, Windows+Shift+R doesn't work, it only lets me screenshot. When I open the app itself, it only displays four options without any sign of screen recording options. Rectangle Mode. Windows Mode Full Screen Mode …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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Windows startup sound and lock screen
First problem: after reinstalling Windows, the startup sound plays while I'm still on the lock screen—before I've even entered my password—and I really don't want to have to listen to that. A second issue: for some reason, when starting Windows now, it…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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2026-09-30T06:19:45.31+00:00
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Олександр Антонюк
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2026-09-30T07:00:21.1066667+00:00
DaveM121
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how to fix "Location Disabled" on find my device
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200 9550 Gets this Msg when trying to use Find my device - "Location Disabled". Logged in as administrator. No school or work account. Settings for location are enabled. Geolocation & Sensors is enabled and started.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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2026-09-26T22:36:52.7266667+00:00
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John Giles
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2026-09-30T00:15:28.0333333+00:00
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Hendrix-V
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Windows refuses to make the column narrower in a folder's Details view
Hi, In Windows 11 25H2 (Build 26200.9457), Details View columns such as Size, Date Modified, and Status cannot be narrowed to their content width. Manual resizing, "Size Column to Fit", direct pixel-width settings, folder-view resets, and…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
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How to fix Preview pane on my PC
When I press view in file explorer I didn't se Prewiew pane option
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,118 questions
asked
2026-09-29T07:02:53.26+00:00
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Cătălina Roșca
0
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answered
2026-09-29T07:37:01.69+00:00
DaveM121
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