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KB5127648 consistently causing keyboard failures, power issues
how to preclude it from simply reinstalling itself once uninstalled which does fix keyboard 'crashing' issues. Interminable apparently global problem post certain updates. Is there a plan to prevent this from happening in terms of microsoft revamp and…
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2026-10-22T09:30:59.1633333+00:00
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dogtorin
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2026-10-27T10:35:15.1666667+00:00
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Damien Fort
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Windows Explorer is not showing number
Windows Explorer is not showing number of files in a group next to it. How to enable those brackets next to group
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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earbuds nd bluetooth issue
hey so i wanted to connect my earbuds to the laptop but it doesnt have the option(its window 11) it isnt working from the settings how can i connect it?
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190 questions
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2026-10-05T18:33:40.5333333+00:00
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eman khan
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2026-10-20T04:33:09.09+00:00
Rukshan edirisinghe
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Microsoft Solitaire Game being blocked by new Ads
having played these games for years and accepted the normal ads which play at the side and generally at the start of games we now have this new one which blocks the screen and prevents you from playing, how can I get rid of it please Thank you
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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2026-10-19T18:17:17.9066667+00:00
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Boogie_Blues
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2026-10-19T18:17:37.3133333+00:00
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Windows 10 ESU Enrollment Button Missing
Subject: Windows 10 ESU Enrollment Button Missing I am using Windows 10 Pro, version 22H2, OS Build 19045.7807. My Windows activation status is Licensed, and the activation channel shows Retail. I have installed the required Windows updates, including…
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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2026-10-16T17:39:25.19+00:00
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eslam sayed
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2026-10-19T10:33:54.74+00:00
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Molapo Ts'iame
80
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How can Windows WHEA17/AER diagnostics distinguish between PCIe Root Port, board channel, clock/power and firmware faults?
I am investigating recurring WHEA-Logger Event ID 17 PCI Express errors on Windows 11. This has progressed beyond simply identifying the device associated with Event 17. Extensive hardware isolation and cross-OS testing has narrowed the investigation to…
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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2026-09-20T22:29:25.67+00:00
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Dalbir Rana
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2026-09-20T22:34:18.3566667+00:00
Dalbir Rana
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StartTraceW custom system logger: SeSystemProfilePrivilege present but disabled
On Windows build 26200.9457 (DisplayVersion 25H2), consider an elevated Administrator caller whose token contains SeSystemProfilePrivilege, but that privilege is Disabled. This is a direct StartTraceW custom controller, not WPR; the controller does not…
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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WPA Preview (11.10.71): Symbol Resolution is Broken (outside of MS)
It appears that symbol resolution is broken in WPA Preview (v11.10.71), though it might not be obvious from within MS. WPA does not download PDBs. [But if you already have SymCache files cached (or available via //symcache server) then symbols will…
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190 questions
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2026-09-08T05:41:41.1533333+00:00
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RaymondF-4923
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2026-09-08T05:41:41.1533333+00:00
RaymondF-4923
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Offset Column Ask
Can we add an offset column to the "Available Columns" in the CPU Usage (Sampled) View Editor? When we capture XPerf traces from live SQL instances using the Address column helps us pinpoint the right instruction, however these are virtual…
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190 questions
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2026-09-03T20:34:11.1766667+00:00
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Devin Rider
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2026-09-04T11:02:49.7166667+00:00
Gary Nebbett
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Task manager UI delay and constant SSD use on normal task.
Windows 11 Task Manager UI is delayed even after clean installation, HP Recovery, driver reinstall, and BIOS rollback — what could be causing it? I have an HP Victus 15-fb0050AX running Windows 11 25H2. Task Manager takes several seconds to load/render…
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190 questions
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2026-09-01T13:16:27.68+00:00
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ARyaN Choudhary
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2026-09-01T13:16:27.68+00:00
ARyaN Choudhary
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How can I improve the performance of a Python application on Windows?
I am learning Python on Windows and want to understand some simple ways to improve the performance of my Python applications. What are the recommended practices for beginners?
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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windows touchscreen not working after update
my laptop suddenly stopped working touch screen after i updated. please assist
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190 questions
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2025-12-02T16:03:29.0366667+00:00
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paul gichuki
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2026-08-07T19:04:07.6833333+00:00
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Ibrahim Becinagoh Shwaray
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Xbox Dev Mode stuck in "Device is being processed" for 4 days
Hello, I am experiencing an issue with Xbox Developer Mode that appears to be related to the Microsoft backend. Console: Xbox Series S Issue timeline: Developer Mode was working normally. Suddenly, I was no longer able to sign in to my Microsoft account…
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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2026-07-29T19:24:59.89+00:00
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Gabriel Lucas
5
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2026-07-29T19:24:59.89+00:00
Gabriel Lucas
5
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Windows 11 HLK testing for Wifi driver
Hi Guys, We are currently trying to bringup wifi driver for windows 11 test machine. we are planning to start the windows HLK testing as soon as possible. please do let me know the hardware and software requirements that should be satisfied before…
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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2026-07-27T05:27:38.6366667+00:00
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Sidharthan Srinivasan
40
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2026-07-27T05:27:38.6366667+00:00
Sidharthan Srinivasan
40
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ETW graphics providers fail in split privilege model: StartTraceA=5 non-elevated, EnableTraceEx2=1450 elevated
I am building a Windows desktop overlay in C++/WPF that needs FPS from graphics present events. Current setup: non-elevated UI process (normal desktop app) elevated helper/agent process for hardware telemetry native C++ FPS agent using ETW target…
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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2026-07-19T15:35:07.0033333+00:00
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Thomas Hansen
5
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2026-07-20T18:56:52.16+00:00
Gary Nebbett
6,536
Reputation points
1 answer
ASIO audio glitches on ASUS ROG FLOW X16 - need help with WPA
I'm experiencing highly intermittent audio clicks & pops using real time audio (DAW etc). LatencyMon reports that I don't have any DPC problems, even when a glitch occurs. I'm in the process of attempting to use the WPR/WPA, and I've attached a…
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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2025-07-24T15:57:03.3733333+00:00
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Greg Sullivan
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2026-05-05T05:38:44.8766667+00:00
Greg Sullivan
0
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Threat Modeling Tool corrupting .tb7 files, how to obtain prior version
Can anyone tell me how to get ahold of a prior version of the Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool? In particular I need the version listed here, but the links only download the latest version. The latest version corrupts our template file. Please direct…
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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2026-01-13T00:35:57.0366667+00:00
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MW
11
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2026-04-21T06:18:19.2533333+00:00
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Catherine Kyalo
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Big DPC/ISR latency issues and can't open windows performance recorder
I'm trying to diagnose a DPC/ISR latency issue, that has been bothering me for almost a year now. Updated drivers countless times to different versions, reset windows nothing seems to fix it. I'm trying to gather proof that it is a hardware problem, so I…
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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2026-03-10T20:26:30.2333333+00:00
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Martin Banatovski
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2026-03-17T18:06:04.7666667+00:00
Gary Nebbett
6,536
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How to enable ImageId provider when using ETW programmatically?
Hi, I have a C++ program that uses ETW API and its code is as follows: #define INITGUID // Include this #define to use SystemTraceControlGuid in Evntrace.h. #include <windows.h> #include <stdio.h> #include <conio.h> #include…
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190 questions
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2025-12-02T08:44:35.12+00:00
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Jingzhou Zhang
20
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2026-03-06T06:48:52.6833333+00:00
Jingzhou Zhang
20
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How to implemented CPU utilization using c++ which matches task manager.
We are developing an application which can run on different windows OS version from from windows 7 to windows 11. We want to develop CPU utilization which should be in sync with the task manager. Can someone suggest the way to implement this feature…
Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
190 questions
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2026-02-26T07:31:41.2766667+00:00
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Narayan Thakkar
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2026-02-26T07:31:41.2766667+00:00
Narayan Thakkar
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