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PDF viewer
Why is there no official app from Microsoft for viewing and editing PDF even after so many years? Why do I have to open PDF inside microsoft edge browser? Why can't there just be a dedicated app?? Everything has a dedicated app from microsoft be it…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Apps
asked 2026-04-07T16:35:11.91+00:00
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Anindya Sundar Bhar
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edited a comment 2026-04-07T18:40:54.76+00:00
Anindya Sundar Bhar
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BSOD but all I did was a windows 11 update
Minidump: https://1drv.ms/u/c/aa48bbb8d1454510/IQABpb9jZSOBQITZspxftHFBAd5PSOrf-6G0y-nGZsckbNk?e=zqeNqE https://1drv.ms/u/c/aa48bbb8d1454510/IQC4-CKgVRFGQqK2bMbUF81tAW4YcIe6PF5HVCppb0fYuw4?e=BKdd2J Event Viewer Log
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
31,081 questions
asked 2026-04-07T16:54:00.36+00:00
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James green
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commented 2026-04-07T18:40:04.9366667+00:00
James green
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Network connection between computers
I am trying to connect my two computers windows 11 and windows 10 to a network using a router but the windows 10 have acces to the shared files while windows 11 can't access the windows 10 at all
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
11,097 questions
asked 2026-03-27T15:52:42.92+00:00
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Mandela Nelson
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commented 2026-04-07T18:36:36.45+00:00
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Lucus-V
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I'm unable to log into my microsoft account, but my username and password are correct
I am trying to access my microsoft account online. I am entering the correct credentials, but I'm getting a message that says "Please retry with a different device or other authentication method to sign in. For more details, please see this…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,844 questions
asked 2025-09-09T19:05:54.6433333+00:00
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Christopher Baber
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edited a comment 2026-04-07T18:35:58.47+00:00
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SRA D
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headset's Wire connected yet no sound
it started 2 days back i.e. 25th of march when i tried to plugin the Headset's wire to the CPU after removing the speakers cable. If anyone can help then please help me out.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,411 questions
asked 2026-03-27T13:05:52.8933333+00:00
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Harshit Paul
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commented 2026-04-07T18:35:51.27+00:00
Lucus-V
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Virtualization Enabled in BIOS but not seem enabled in OS
I try with all solutions to solve the that Virtualization is Enabled in BOIS BUT when run nox simulator it shows that Virtualization is not enabled also with the Virtualization checker , Please I need the final solution and iam asking chat gpt alot…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,521 questions
asked 2026-03-27T02:13:22.25+00:00
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Akram Refaat
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commented 2026-04-07T18:35:36.1166667+00:00
Lucus-V
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How to fix stuttering and high dpc latency (apparently) caused by dxgkrnl.sys
Hello, my pc is stuttering and I have no idea why. After some research I stumbled upon the latency mon program and it showed me this: CONCLUSION Your system appears to be having trouble handling real-time audio and other tasks. You are likely to…
Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
2,686 questions
asked 2026-03-26T00:06:03.21+00:00
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Kevin de Carvalho Campos
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commented 2026-04-07T18:35:19.1166667+00:00
Lucus-V
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unInstall the Windows 11 2025 Update or 25H2 update
windows 11 home, windows update cannot stop 25h2 update pending
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
31,081 questions
asked 2026-03-25T17:11:34.41+00:00
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steven watts
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commented 2026-04-07T18:35:00.65+00:00
Lucus-V
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How to fix volume in my pc
My pc is muted and I am unable to control the volume bar
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,521 questions
asked 2026-03-25T16:34:13.9166667+00:00
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Nicol Rozy
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commented 2026-04-07T18:34:46.8+00:00
Lucus-V
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Windows 11 Critical System Corruption – Explorer, Taskbar, and Network Not Working (DLL Errors
Hello everyone, I’m facing a serious issue with my Windows 11 system and need help Device: PC (no recent hardware changes) Problems I’m facing: Taskbar is completely missing Start menu is not opening Windows Explorer opens but shows nothing / not working…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,258 questions
asked 2026-04-07T17:18:39.93+00:00
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VFX artist
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edited a comment 2026-04-07T18:34:36.82+00:00
VFX artist
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Setting up new PC
I did a factory reset on a laptop and was setting it up for another user and at the screen where it asked to "Install Microsoft Authenticator", I left it and when I woke the computer up from going to sleep, it was password protected and I had…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,844 questions
asked 2026-03-25T15:07:16.4466667+00:00
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Jennie West
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commented 2026-04-07T18:34:33.18+00:00
Lucus-V
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taskbar disappeared
My taskbar disappeared suddenly not sure if I pressed some key or something.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-03-25T15:01:27.0233333+00:00
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Srirampuram Tanuj FHL UAAV311
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commented 2026-04-07T18:34:17.68+00:00
Lucus-V
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Audio is missing from my laptop
Audio is missing from my laptop after an update. I've looked and realize it needs to be reinstalled. What audio devise do I install? I went to Acer's website and there are a lot of audio drivers. Thank you, RH
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
22,470 questions
asked 2026-03-25T14:59:34.8133333+00:00
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Rachel Hanley
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commented 2026-04-07T18:34:03.4833333+00:00
Lucus-V
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My main gmail account can't log into Microsoft store, but my other gmail can.
I am so confused because I don't understand why I can't log into Microsoft Store App without it saying "We discovered something wrong. Please try again later." But I can log into the Microsoft Store Browser perfectly fine. When I tried to log…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
2,929 questions
asked 2026-04-07T18:20:51.5033333+00:00
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Jonas Lintho
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edited the question 2026-04-07T18:33:29.43+00:00
Jonas Lintho
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WHY DONT I HAVE MINECRAFT JAVA ASWELL
i bought bedrock a long time ago ( with a friend aswell ) im pretty sure with the same bank card and for some reason i dont own java only bedrock but he does. i read that if you purchased bedrock on pc youre entitled to get java for free aswell but…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
4,761 questions
asked 2026-04-07T16:47:36.0866667+00:00
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Tash
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answered 2026-04-07T18:33:04.9266667+00:00
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Ice Darel Caorte
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No time.windows.com in file
hi guys. my clock is always wrong. l have found l am missing the file time.windows.com. when l try to sync the time on windows , it says to check the above file. Its not in the pc. Any suggestions or help please.
Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
2,686 questions
asked 2026-03-24T16:16:44.9633333+00:00
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Mark Magee
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commented 2026-04-07T18:32:57.0233333+00:00
Lucus-V
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Critical system failures, Game crashes after the installation of the 2026-03 Security Update (KB5079473) (OS Build 26200.8037)
Hello, I am writing to report a series of critical system failures immediately following the installation of the 2026-03 Security Update (KB5079473) (OS Build 26200.8037). This update appears to have severely corrupted the graphics subsystem on my PC…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
14,651 questions
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How to fix bootup issues from nt!_memset_spec_ermsb+66 & nt!KiFatalExceptionHandler+22?
My laptop has started having trouble booting up properly. When I turn my laptop on, it'll either: Be stuck as an entire black screen OR Get stuck at the Alienware logo screen where it never gets to the loading circle animation I have to hold down the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
31,081 questions
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Windows UEFI Firmware Update (V2222) corrupted BIOS Supervisor Password - Lecoo N176A
Summary: After a mandatory Windows Update (LecooN176A - Firmware), my laptop's BIOS Supervisor Password logic was corrupted. Despite knowing the correct password, the system rejects it as incorrect, while the User Password remains functional. Lenovo…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
14,651 questions
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My windows 11 background wallpaper is automatically changing to default one no mater how many times I change it to what I want
My windows 11 background wallpaper is automatically changing to default one no mater how many times I change it to what I want. All of my syncing is off, the windows backup remember my preferences is off - its as dumb as i can make it, yet, everytime I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,521 questions
asked 2025-07-15T12:58:24.2366667+00:00
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Michal Botha
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answered 2026-04-07T18:25:40.4733333+00:00
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Tanguy Nodet
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