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"Windows couldn't remove your computer from the homegroup."

I have a laptop and a desktop which were both participaing in a Homegroup.  It stopped working, so I tried to "leave the Homegroup" from both machines, intending to recreate it.  By the way, standard networking and file sharing is still…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-01-26T03:36:40+00:00
Anonymous
60 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

PresentationFontCache.exe uses 50%+ of my CPU

PresentationFontCache.exe uses 50%+ of my CPU and therefore my 64 bit Windows 7 system runs even slower than it did with Vista.  Is there a fix other than killing it every time I boot up?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2009-12-19T17:26:51+00:00
Anonymous
60 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Files showing up as "Read Only" and unable to change this.

I have Windows 7 Ultimate. A couple of weeks ago I had a big issue with some of my user permissions being changed (not sure how I did it but it happened) so i was unable to access programs and files, after some time with a MS tech on chat and a system…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2009-11-11T02:03:39+00:00
Anonymous
60 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Xbox 360 Controller plugged to USB with "Play and Charge Kit" does not work

Hello, i've Windows 7 as O.S, and i'm having some problems with my Xbox 360 controllers. When i've bought the play and charge kit for my xbox 360 controller, i heard that it was possible to connect it to te pc in order to play with games for windows…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2009-10-21T17:07:28+00:00
Anonymous
60 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Age of Empires II does not work with Vista or Windows 7

I have been unable to get Age of Empires II to work on my laptop - first with Vista and now with Windows 7. It installs OK and when you go to launch it the small graphic launch box comes up, then the screen goes phsychedelic before reverting back to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2009-11-24T16:43:16+00:00
Anonymous
60 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

IP conflict error – “Another computer on this network has the same IP address as this computer. Contact you network administrator for help resolving this issue. More details are available in the Windows System event log”

"Windows has detected an IP address conflict" This continues to pop up on my computer. I have changed internet services. How do I correct this problem. "It says thatanother computer on this network has the same IP address as this computer.…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-07-26T22:29:59+00:00
Anonymous
60 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to copy DVD to computer

Copy DVD to computer How do I copy home movies on a DVD to my computer?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-06-24T21:37:57+00:00
Anonymous
60 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 stuck on "Please Wait.." screen

I recently upgraded my Acer Aspire laptop from Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium with no problems and it worked fine for about five days.  However, after restarting my computer after several automatic updates failed to install, the computer appeared to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2009-11-14T03:45:34+00:00
Anonymous
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Everything on YouTube is incredibly slow on Microsoft Edge

In the past few days, absolutely everything has been incredibly slow and unresponsive whenever I'm using YouTube on Edge. Videos take forever to load and start playing, and they're default playing on the lowest quality even though I have Fiber internet…

Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 10
asked 2024-01-12T12:04:02+00:00
Anonymous
60 answers

how to stop edge from being managed by an organization

how to stop edge from being managed by an organization I don't have? Just recently starting doing this...

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2023-04-19T22:49:23+00:00
Anonymous
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Microsoft Edge on Mac crashes

I recently heard about the Microsoft Edge available on Mac and decided to try it out, so I downloaded on the website and follow the instructions. But once it's installed, the app pops like like any other Mac apps, but it instantly crashed and closed by …

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Android
asked 2020-04-21T22:25:44+00:00
Anonymous
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General Random Write disk speed degradation in Windows 11.

After updating several machines from Windows 10 to Windows 11 users have noticed a significant degradation on Disk Random Write speed. This is quite noticeable with NVMe SSDs benchmarks, it also seems to affect SATA SSDs even if it is not as significant.…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Performance and maintenance
asked 2021-08-23T04:42:53+00:00
Anonymous
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Build 26052 is out to Canary & Dev Channel

Live in W.U.

Windows Insider program | Program announcements and registration | Communications and announcements
asked 2024-02-08T18:00:27+00:00
CrazyKats 19,680 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Beta Build 22621.290 & 22622.290 Read the blog!!!!!!!

https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2022/07/05/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-22621-290-22622-290/

Windows Insider program | Program announcements and registration | Communications and announcements
asked 2022-07-05T21:32:00+00:00
CrazyKats 19,680 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
60 answers

Rewards saying oops looks like you're on the go, but I'm not.

Starting today I am getting this error message on my phone and on my computer "oops! looks like you're on the go". I'm at home I'm not in another country yet it says oops looks like you're on the go and it will not allow me to do my rewards.

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

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asked 2023-05-07T23:34:59+00:00
Anonymous
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Why is 200 robux option isn't available in microsoft rewards?

I want to redeem my points to robux, but it says it's currently unavailable. Oh yeah i can't include a screenshot, it says the image not found.

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

8,386 questions
asked 2025-01-12T06:33:00+00:00
Anonymous
60 answers

My confirm reward button doesnt work on microsoft reward how do i fix it?

I already have 1500 points and I cant redeem my robuxs can you please help me fix the bug?

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

8,386 questions
asked 2022-12-18T03:59:48+00:00
Anonymous
60 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

The Windows botton won't work on my Surface Pro

The "Windows" button on my Surface Pro won't work nor will the Windows button on the type pad.  The button on Surface will vibrate when touched but nothing happens.  On Surface RT, it took me back to the start screen. ***Subject edited for…

asked 2013-03-24T16:49:48+00:00
Anonymous
60 answers

Surface pro 7 login says "Couldn't turn on the camera, please sign in with your pin"

Hi, After the recent update on my Surface pro 7 Windows Hello Face not working and its saying "Couldn't turn on the camera, please sign in with your pin"

Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
asked 2019-12-08T16:52:33+00:00
Anonymous
60 answers

Surface Pro 7 camera doesn't work and light always on until reboot

Hello! I have Surface Pro 7 i3 4/128 Gb. Camera works several times for Windows Hello and then stops, camera light always on until reboot. I have all updates. I tried: uninstall camera in Device Manager; check and uncheck camera in UEFI; fresh…

Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
asked 2020-05-11T05:55:28+00:00
Anonymous