10,164 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings tags

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Monitor Sleep Time Troubleshooting

I had set the Monitor Sleep Time to 15 minutes and it was working fine. Today I noticed that the monitor was staying on for a lot more than 15 minutes. I went into Settings and set the sleep time to 3 minutes. The monitor didn't go OFF, even after a lot…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-15T03:01:22.79+00:00
Phillip Richcreek 1,145 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-18T03:43:04.39+00:00
Phillip Richcreek 1,145 Reputation points
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About Dual Boot Mode ?

I am exploring dual boot mode,because i can use either one of the Windows 11 builds or even explore a Windows 7/10 build?.I have not yet set that up,as it's just something being looked into?.What should i know before using the dual boot mode options on…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-18T00:44:02.5466667+00:00
maroner pierre 65 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-18T01:08:27.52+00:00
Marcin Policht 110.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

my pc and my laptop are not discoverable across my network.

good morning. i have a problem that i can not clear up. my laptop and pc are connected to the same home network. All settings on each machine are set properly, private network is on, discoverable is on with all the permissions. I have verified that…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-17T13:34:26.4933333+00:00
Colorado Blank 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-18T00:37:37.2366667+00:00
MotoX80 37,941 Reputation points
4 answers

Windows Update makes text tiny

After an overnight Windows update, my text is suddenly tiny in unexpected places (for example, the menu at the top of this browser is about half the size it was before the update). I know this is related to an update, and I know it can somehow be fixed…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-16T10:51:57.9+00:00
Luara 90 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T20:38:46.5233333+00:00

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can not remove facebook

windows 11 I can not remove facebook. It is not in my Apps.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-17T18:41:22.14+00:00
m mcg 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T18:45:13.8133333+00:00
Dio Xavier 297.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Print Preview No Longer Displaying Zoom Percentage

I have had a Microsoft laptop since 2012 and ever since that time I could always print documents of any kind with the option to use the zoom percentage to alter the default 100% so that the printed text (or image) either appeared smaller or larger,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-17T09:54:10.5666667+00:00
Zac Morgan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T15:58:03.3466667+00:00
Zac Morgan 0 Reputation points
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
asked 2026-10-05T15:04:37.1666667+00:00
Donald Manferdini 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-10-17T13:07:22.1566667+00:00
Neil D 34,465 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Windows 11 fails to fully switch to the Ukrainian display language

I am using Windows 11, but the operating system does not fully switch to the Ukrainian language, even after installing the official Ukrainian language pack and setting Ukrainian as the display language. Symptoms: Parts of the Windows interface remain…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-17T11:10:04.92+00:00
answered 2026-10-17T11:47:25.83+00:00
DaveM121 939.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
0 answers

Ecran de blocare

In ecranul de blocare nu pot insera Widgeturi. Nu e vorba de "Fundal". Si oricum in permanenta acel ecran albastru nu pot sa-l modific, chiar daca activez optiunea "Windows Spotlight", iar in fereastra de "widget"-uri…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-17T09:06:14.05+00:00
Eugen Radoi 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-17T09:14:21.0933333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 138.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

asus zenbook 14 um3406ha-um3406ha touch pad features

A important question, like when i swipe down or right along the border from 3 dots on the touch pad which controls the brightness of the touchpad numbers, calculator opens up automatically and touchpad lighs up even though its off. i dont this is some…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-15T18:58:35.08+00:00
himal kc 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-17T08:26:40.8566667+00:00
Clary-N 17,335 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Sound control in Windows 11

How do I adjust the bass and treble in the sound options in Windows 11?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-17T04:55:39.1366667+00:00
Richard Ferguson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T05:32:00.46+00:00
DaveM121 939.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to turn on location services

It keeps saying my location services is controlled by my organization, this is my personal HP computer I use at my home. There is no organization. How do I turn it on?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-05-03T09:51:54.06+00:00
jimsoukup 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-17T04:23:28.5666667+00:00
Govan Yee 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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
asked 2026-09-11T14:07:19.7233333+00:00
Malo-Valentin Lequy 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-16T12:33:45.2366667+00:00
carlo tisato 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how to disable Windows 11 multi desktop

Ever since the newest update my pc has been spazing out and trying to get me to open a new desktop. for example, i right click on my desktop to open property's and it brings up the "desktop" option, i try to select items on the desktop to move…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-04T20:21:12.9766667+00:00
Mallori 25 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-16T10:19:11.53+00:00
Brian Kim 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Uninstalling Windows Sandbox?

A recent windows upgrade has rendered my Windows Sandbox unusable. I would like to uninstall the program.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-15T01:24:50.3533333+00:00
Chris Layne 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-16T08:28:30.2366667+00:00
Clary-N 17,335 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

How to turn off battery recomondations

So, I followed the instructions that your team member gave me it didn't work and I really need to change it because the settings look really bad

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-16T04:53:07.3066667+00:00
Cayden 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-16T05:49:45.1633333+00:00
Paulo GM 73,340 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

After Windows Updates microphone "Audio enhancements" should be OFF by default & stay OFF when manually turned OFF

Windows 11 seems to turn "Audio enhancements" and possibly also "Spatial sound" on by default for your audio output devices after UPDATES. It also seems to turn them back on sometimes on its own. Which is really annoying. This alters…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-14T13:54:21.74+00:00
iHateUpdates 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-16T04:01:56.6633333+00:00
Emma1-N 13,785 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

How to get My keyboard light

I have been having trouble typing at night because on my keyboard I can't find keyboard light on my laptop. please help me out

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-15T22:31:32.13+00:00
Faith Achieng 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-16T03:10:29.9933333+00:00
Emma1-N 13,785 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Settings- Any time I start my computer I always check my settings for windows 11 pro but it displays it in the wrong dimensions

Settings- Any time I start my computer I always check my settings for windows 11 pro, but it displays it in the wrong dimensions. Ive tried multiple troubleshooting steps via recommendations through the internet, and nothing has worked. I provide a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-15T13:19:14.3566667+00:00
Abraham-H 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-15T14:38:45.6033333+00:00
Abraham-H 20 Reputation points
3 answers

how to fix the sound on my laptop

why is no sound coming out of my windows device when i try to play a vidoe with no headphones connected. how do i fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-14T19:22:55.57+00:00
Isabella Tryfonos 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T05:30:51.9266667+00:00
Kapil Arya 38,536 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator