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How do I disable Copilot and all Other AI functionality in Windows 11 HOME edition

I want to fully disable (or preferably remove) Copilot and all other AI functionality in Windows 11 Home Edition. This question may belong under another topic; I just guessed at Settings. See the bottom of this post for system information. Below are…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2023-10-04T18:13:26+00:00
Anonymous
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Accidentally locked my laptop from my Microsoft Account. How to unlock the device

Accidentally locked my laptop from my Microsoft Account. How to unlock the device. There is no Unlock option in Microsoft Account. Can you please suggest how to Unlock my device ?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2024-02-09T20:18:58+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

cloned OS drive "System Reserved" partition Not 100% afterwards.

Hi, I cloned my OS drive twice to move to a newer hardware. But the last time, it seems the "System Reserved" partition of the drive had some issues.  1st: it is not showing "System Reserved" on that partition.  2nd: the following…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2024-06-24T15:29:41+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Your camera is reporting that it is blocked or turned off by a switch or button on your device.

I cannot use my webcam at all. I keep getting this message.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2024-07-11T19:01:12+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers

Verifying shim SBAT data failed:

Trying to boot from a usb stick In win 10 I get the message "Verifying shim SBAT data failed: Security Policy ViolationSomething has gone seriously wrong: SBAT self-check failed: Security Policy Violation" Can someone help me resolve it? Is…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2024-08-23T17:58:03+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers

I tried to Factory Reset my computer and it failed 3 times, and now I can't login.

First time I factory reset my computer it cailed and said "Undoing changes" as it did that it brought up my login screen. I go to login but now I am locked out behind an Error that persists with User Profile service Failed. So I go to factory…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2024-10-09T01:31:59+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers

We upgraded to 24H2 and now our SCR3310 card reader is no longer recognized and we now cannot log in with our CAC card. Is there a fix?

We upgraded to 24H2 and now our SCR3310 card reader is no longer recognized and we now cannot log in with our CAC card. Is there a fix? We downloaded latest drivers, removed and reinstalled the driver, tried different USB ports. It shows up as working…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2024-11-20T19:52:05+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

OS Build 19045.4957 Quality Updates (50) 2025-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5051974) (2) Failed

OS Build 19045.4957 Quality Updates (50) 2025-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5051974) (2) Failed to install on Mon-Mar-03-2025 - 0x80070002 Either KB5050593 or KB5050188 currupted my ability to edit txt and…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2025-03-11T17:51:59+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers

I cannot create a minecraft java profile name

I purchased the Xbox gaming service today. The game asked me to set up an profile, but when I click the "that's me" button, there is no respone. Please help. Thanks.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2022-02-09T12:36:21+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

[SOLVED] Working touch-screen as secondary monitors on Windows 11

I have recently a second touch-screen monitor to use with my PC. It works perfectly except for the fact that touch does not work if it is set up as the second display. For Windows 10 I have to use "Table PC Settings" to assign touch input to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2022-02-11T18:27:25+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers

Windows live mail error 0X800C013E after feature 2004

After installing latest W10 update feature 2004  WLM fails on trying to read emails with error 0x800C013E . Winver is 2004 (OS Build 19041.264) WLM version 2012 Build 16.4.3528.0331) Any assistance would be most welcome.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2020-06-02T13:31:06+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers

Missing download folder

I cannot download programs. When sellecting “run” i get the message that the download directory cannot be accessed. Anyone know a fix?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2020-05-16T15:49:55+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Wi-fi 6 AX201 adapted is experiencing driver or hardware related problems

I recently got my surface laptop 3 and today the wifi wasn't working. No networks were showing up so i ran the troubleshooter for the internet connection. This message showed up and i don't know how to fix it. "The Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2020-01-31T04:50:22+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers

Surface Book 2 Task View Lag (and other high-resolution laptops included)

Ever since I got my Surface Book 2 (15 inch), Windows UI performance was quite sluggish. Windows framerate drops noticeably when opening Task View even with only one or two windows open, and switching desktop also experiences stutter.  I tried to…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2018-04-08T15:54:29+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Full Windows Defender Offline Scan - Valuable or a Waste of Time ?

Hello again, The Microsoft agent on my case did a quick scan, which was negative. Then he launched the subject scan, saying "it'll take about 3 to 4 hours." B u n k ! There are approximately 15 million files stored on my PC. So far, the Full…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2018-04-18T17:29:49+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers

Windows 10 restarting at random times

I can be working on computer during the day and then, for no reason, the thing just shuts off and then restarts. Windows 10 * Moved from Internet Explorer * Original title: Restarting [Moved from: Windows / Windows 10 / Sleep and Power on/off]

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2017-12-29T13:58:18+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers

Can't preview jpg files in the preview pane -- Windows 10 Fall Update (1709)

Split from this thread. I have this issue and it started with the Windows 10 Fall update (1709).  jpg files are not displayed in the preview pane but other files are displayed (pdf, docx, xlxs, etc.).  I've tried setting the default jpg program to…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2017-12-18T19:00:12+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

We’re having trouble processing your payment and we’d like to get it sorted out?

Trying to buy a game off Microsoft Store but it keeps giving me that message.  Moved from: Windows / Apps on Windows 10 / Other Windows apps / Entertainment

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2017-10-18T20:35:55+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Live Photo Gallery replacement

Does anyone have a replacement suggestion for Windows Live Photo Gallery? Been using it for a long time. Over 60,000 pictures all with tags. Had to do a clean install of Windows 10. When I went to reinstall Windows Live Photo Gallery it states that as …

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2017-02-04T21:21:12+00:00
Anonymous
57 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Service registration is missing or corrupt, HELPMSG 2182 Windows 10

Service registration is missing or corrupt, Type NET HELPMSG 2182. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hello, I have been following this problem on this site for a couple months now unsuccessfully trying the…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2016-03-14T14:52:27+00:00
Anonymous