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Error "You're currently signed in with an Office 365 email account, which can't be used with Outlook.com".

I cannot sign into my Outlook.com account. I get error message "You're currently signed in with an Office 365 email account, which can't be used with Outlook.com. Please clickhere to sign out of your Office 365 account, then use another Microsoft…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2013-02-05T17:53:03+00:00
Anonymous
165 answers

Can't switch out of S mode: "Try that again"

I recently purchased a laptop that came with the S mode of Windows. On the first startup it automatically installed Windows 11 (so downgrading to 10 is not an option). After set up etc. I updated Microsoft Store and installed various Windows updates and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
asked 2022-01-04T19:02:49+00:00
Anonymous
165 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 April 2018 Update may boot to a “Choose your keyboard layout” screen or to a blank screen with a Recycle Bin

On a system with Avast antivirus installed, when upgrading to Windows 10, version 1803, Windows automatically restarts and one of these two conditions might be experienced: The upgrade appears to complete, but after signing in, you observe a blank…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2018-05-24T03:17:20+00:00
Anonymous
165 answers

April 2018 update broke Chrome browser (Cryptographic Services bug)

I updated to the April 2018 version of Win10 a couple months ago. It caused several issues and broke my Chrome browser completely, so I reverted back to the old version. But Microsoft forced another update on me, so I need this issue fixed somehow. All…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2018-08-13T22:50:55+00:00
Anonymous
165 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Update fails to install updates KB2539636, KB2533523, and KB2468871.

original title: Updates KB2539636 KB2533523 KB2468871 my windows update has installed updates today august 10 2011. but these three dotnet updates (KB2539636  KB2533523  KB2468871) failed to install... can anyone help me please?? thank you... btw i am…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-08-10T07:30:53+00:00
Anonymous
165 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Desktop Icon Font Color - How do I change the font color of the text that describes desktop icons?

I am running Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit. How do I change the font color that describes the desktop icons?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2010-02-18T11:16:49+00:00
Anonymous
165 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Latest Vista Update stuck in Stage 3/restart loop

I have Vista Business system on a Toshiba notebook, latest Service Pack and with all updates.  It was fully functional when i last shut it down.  I just booted it up to find the Stage 3 page of a Windows update.  0% progress shown, then it restarts, and …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2009-07-26T19:43:12+00:00
Anonymous
165 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

trying to get replacement USB transceiver for my wireless keyboard

I've lost the USB transceiver for my wireless keyboard/mouse set, trying to find out where I can get a replacement for it without having to get a whole new keyboard & mouse just for that one transceiver. Microsoft Natural Wireless Ergonomic…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-12-21T19:55:17+00:00
Anonymous
165 answers

Bluetooth Mouse lag

Recently bought the Surface Pro 128GB. Having been annoyed by the temperament of the touchpad, I bought a Microsoft Bluetooth mouse. What I've found is that, when copying data over a network, the bluetooth mouse begins to lag. Using the touchpad/pen is…

Surface | Surface Pro | USB-C
asked 2013-05-01T15:27:34+00:00
Anonymous
164 answers

how do i stop downloading and installing windows 11

how do i stop downloading and installing windows 11. I had a perfectly working computer before you ask me about this **** update. can't do anything with my computer now. so irritating when i have things to do and it's just destroyed and useless now.…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2021-12-16T22:51:13+00:00
Anonymous
164 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to disable news and interest in Windows 11 widget

I want to keep the widget on my task bar, however I don't want the new stories to show. I've hide a bunch of them and they still end up showing, but I'm constantly having to hide them all since there are sooooo many. How do I disable the top stories, and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2021-10-22T20:48:56+00:00
Anonymous
164 answers

Cumulative updates January 2021

This is a summary of the cumulative updates released on January 12th for all the supported consumer releases of Windows 10.  Windows 10 version 2004 and version 20H2 - KB4598242, Build 19041.746 and 19042.746 Windows 10 versions 1909 - KB4598229,…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2021-01-13T02:56:50+00:00
Anonymous
164 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Applications stealing focus - reg key no longer fixes

I want to prevent any applications from stealing focus in windows 7 (and Vista).  Tweakui used to modify the below Registry key to 0.  Then there was a key that affected the number of flashes a "want to steal focus" window would make in the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2010-04-08T18:42:59+00:00
Anonymous
164 answers

CO-Release Build 21364 to Dev Channel + KB5003397 + KB5003402 to .1011

Live in W.U.

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2021-04-21T17:00:24+00:00
Anonymous
164 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Core Isolation turned off due to WDCSAM64_PREWIN8.SYS incompatibility

I have been running Windows 11 successfully on my Microsoft Surface for some time now with no problems. Within the last day or so, I all of a sudden got a notification that Core Isolation has been disabled due to an incompatible driver,…

Surface | Surface Pro | Safety and security
asked 2022-09-02T19:09:56+00:00
Anonymous
163 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Excel 2007, Undesired selection of multiple cells

I am using excel 2007, on occasion when i try to select any one cell it will highlight and select multiple cells. Once this occurs it happens with every cell I click on.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2010-07-20T19:01:58+00:00
Anonymous
163 answers

Outlook saying I need more storage.

Hi there, I've used a live.com account for years, and have always logged in through my browser to view emails. Today, the page loaded with a thin red notification at the top stating "From February 1, you'll need more storage to send or receive…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2023-02-17T14:48:45+00:00
Anonymous
163 answers

Teams away setting automatically switching on when not away

Hi there,  My teams status is constantly switching to "away" while I am working on my computer. This is very frustrating as my co-workers need to know when I am actually away or available. Is there a manual override for this? It would be…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
asked 2020-07-01T17:06:37+00:00
Anonymous
163 answers

rdr_file_system 0x27 BSOD After Windows 10 2004 update, but only on domain profiles

Good morning, I am having an issue on some PCs recently after some PCs received the Windows 10 2004 build update. After receiving said update, the machines will BSOD with a 0x027 error code when logging into a domain profile while connected to the…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2020-06-08T14:50:36+00:00
Anonymous
163 answers

Can't download Microsoft flight sim 2020

trying to download Microsoft flight sim 2020 immediately errors out 0x00000001

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2020-08-18T15:35:19+00:00
Anonymous