23,863 questions
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How can I find all Windows Licenses linked to my account
I have some Windows Licenses that have been inactive due to computer problems and I would like to find the unused Windows 10 Pro licenses that I can use to upgrade one of my working computers from Windows 10 Home to Pro
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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2025-10-09T03:12:57.94+00:00
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Vladimir Shulyaker
10
Reputation points
commented
2026-11-05T08:51:19.9933333+00:00
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Ádám Juhász
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Computer update - tabs no longer showing
My computer just recently updated and now all my tabs are no longer showing for me to restore. for example i had several tabs on one ... restore would show if I wanted to restore 10 tabs, etc. now I am not able to. How can I retrieve my tabs from…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-11-02T18:22:52.76+00:00
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Andrine Stanhope
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-11-04T12:40:38.7766667+00:00
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Vikki-T
13,230
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Remote chat
I am following up on remote assistance no [ID number removed] I got from Yanga on how to upgrade to windows 11 and install the Cannon 3420 printer. Everything was done and he told me to wait for 1 hr, which has now elapsed. Kindly help
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-10-30T16:09:06.33+00:00
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Peter Owira
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-11-04T06:47:02.53+00:00
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Emma1-N
14,895
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Your device is missing important security and quality fixes.
attempted to clean the fragment and force check it but still wont let me check for updates
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
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3 answers
stuck on update
microsoft update is stuck - i can't get into my computer until this update is complete
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-08-10T19:04:17.75+00:00
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Beth Seif
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-31T22:35:06.1066667+00:00
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Enrique Senior
0
Reputation points
2 answers
pop up window on start up stays on screen
every time i log on this popup showing update information up stays on my screen and I can't even see what I am working on.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-10-31T16:41:32.9333333+00:00
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Wilma Broadstone
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-31T17:15:20.83+00:00
EmilyS726
277.8K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
Resolve error 0x800f0805
Update Name- 2025-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5066188) Error message- There were problems downloading some updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this, try searching the web or contacting…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2025-08-23T10:34:14.9733333+00:00
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Garvit Bhardwaj
65
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-31T14:37:28.5566667+00:00
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IRENE G
0
Reputation points
3 answers
Windows 10 update Oct 2026 fails to boot and to recover
My Windows 10 desktop pc updated yesterday morning 27th October 2026. Failed to boot and after the three restarts started automatic recovery. After several minutes the automatic recovery message disappeared, the keyboard lights went on then off. I was…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
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2 answers
how to uninstall update kb:5122878
This update regularly freezes my pc needing a restart
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-10-28T00:56:48.07+00:00
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Jorge Avila
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-28T05:33:05.4+00:00
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Hendrix-V
20,700
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
how to stop windows updates
I do not want windows updates, how to stop the windows auto updates?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-01-16T15:15:55.06+00:00
OsmondJiang-4691
71
Reputation points
Admin
commented
2026-10-27T20:14:34.86+00:00
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Sleepy Codexx
0
Reputation points
2 answers
tried to sign into windows defender and keep getting error message 0x80070426
Hi ive recently tried to sign into windows defender but i keep getting the same error message 0x80070426 even when i try a different e mail address ?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-09-29T08:35:27.1333333+00:00
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david pearson
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-27T20:13:48.29+00:00
Md Alamin Ali
0
Reputation points Student Ambassador
2 answers
Error code 0x800f0805 when trying to download: KB5122878 and KB5127070
I am unable to download/install updates...KB5122878 and KB5127070, all I get is error code: 0x8oof0805. I've tried many times to no avail. Phone support reads from a script so no help there. An AI/Bot "Harsh" tried to help. It took control of…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-09-30T20:27:28.2166667+00:00
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david ruffell
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-27T20:10:28.4966667+00:00
Md Alamin Ali
0
Reputation points Student Ambassador
2 answers
Cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 (KB126657) Failed to install 0x80073701
Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64 based Systems (KB5126657) failed to install on Lenovo G50 laptop Reached variously Status: Installing-100%, sometimes 20% 0x80073701
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
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3 answers
Kan via mijn Desk Top niet meer printen op mijn HP printer
Goedemiddag, Sinds ik terug ben van vakantie kan ik via mijn Desk Top niet meer printen op mijn HP printer. HP heeft gisteren geprobeerd om het probleem op te lossen, maar dat is niet gelukt. Volgens HP krijgen zij hier veel klachten over binnen. Het…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-10-20T13:33:30.66+00:00
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Kees Goudberg
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-26T10:13:42.6633333+00:00
Kees Goudberg
0
Reputation points
3 answers
Windows Update page is completely blank on my Windows 10 PC
Hello Microsoft Support, My Windows Update page is completely blank. When I open Settings and go to Windows Update, no update information or options appear. I want to reset the Windows Update components and repair Windows Update so I can check for…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-10-17T16:30:48.3066667+00:00
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Faizan Haider
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-18T08:43:19.25+00:00
Kapil Arya
38,696
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
0 answers
Windows emailed locked.
windows email locked. PII ******@aol.com - AKA.MS/PWR - no solution
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-10-16T17:27:00.7933333+00:00
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Alton Prestwidge
0
Reputation points
edited the question
2026-10-16T22:13:13.94+00:00
CrazyKats
20,295
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Windows 10 not Updating!
Hi to you all, I am trying to help a friend with an issue. Like me he is using Windows 10 with the ESU plan. About 2 months ago his computer stopped "Installing" updates, when we have "Patch" Tuesday it downloads but doesn't install…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-10-15T13:11:26.4366667+00:00
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BRIAN LOFTHOUSE
70
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-16T14:31:42.3633333+00:00
David-M
128.2K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Windows 10 ESU enrolled but security update warning persists
My Windows 10 Pro 22H2 PC (OS build 19045.7807) keeps showing “Your device is missing important security and quality fixes.” Windows Settings says my PC is enrolled in Extended Security Updates (ESU). Windows Update history shows that KB5126657 and…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-10-16T04:06:55.7733333+00:00
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Sya
5
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-16T05:23:04.2066667+00:00
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Ramesh Srinivasan
89,855
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Windows activation an product key???
Back in 2025 more than a year ago I updated from windows 8 to 10 for free and since then my windows is not activated I updated for free as far I remembered I used chrome to do so I can't find my product key and the Box in which my comp came is…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
asked
2026-10-14T18:32:34.99+00:00
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Rupesh Kumar
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-15T21:05:23.13+00:00
Neil D
34,660
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Win 10 22H2 failing to update, downloads, installs then restart and it says "unable to update" with error 0x80071ab1
Unable to update windows 10, 22H2, failed many times. Downloads it, installes it, and when restarting it says unable to update, uninstalling update, error 0x80071ab1
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,863 questions
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