11,691 questions
144 answers
Windows 11 File Explorer no longer remembers search history; how to reenable?
I frequently use File Explorer to search for local files. Until recently, it would remember my past file searches, but beginning two days ago, without warning, File Explorer no longer remembers those searches; the search bar is empty. How do I reenable…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
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2023-03-18T16:09:33+00:00
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2025-07-08T21:03:32.4433333+00:00
Anonymous
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Bring Back Windows Phone
Before you dismiss this as another useless suggestion, I would like you to read this and think about it. I, like many others, enjoyed using windows phone and would love to see it come back however there undoubtedly were flaws, this suggestion addresses…
Windows for home | Other | Apps
6,608 questions
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2023-04-02T23:20:14+00:00
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2025-07-08T21:02:03.79+00:00
Anonymous
144 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
File Explorer may not detect other devices or perform file sharing on the local network when running Windows 10 version 1803
After installing the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (Windows 10 version 1803), File Explorer cannot connect to other devices running version 1803. When clicking the Network tab in File Explorer, other devices on the home network running version 1803 do…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
12,975 questions
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2018-06-22T02:04:41+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:50:32.19+00:00
Anonymous
144 answers
Solitaire collection events cheating
The top 100 in solitaire events have to be cheating as it is a physical impossibility to even click through the cards in 20 + games in the times they are achieving. Moved from: [Windows / Windows 10 / Microsoft Store]
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
10,440 questions
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2017-12-06T16:20:33+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:49:23.3833333+00:00
Anonymous
144 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
New Windows Update Agent 7.6.7600.320 causing error 80246002 during search for updates
I am using Windows 7 64-bit with Service Pack 1. Windows Update had been working very well until the Windows Update Agent was automatically updated to 7.6.7600.320 sometime in August 2014. Now when Windows Update attempts to search for updates, it…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2014-08-27T15:26:30+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
Anonymous
144 answers
RS-Prerelease Build 22533.1001 is out to Dev Channel + ISO
Live in W.U.
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Windows AI
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2022-01-12T18:00:15+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:10:57.31+00:00
Anonymous
143 answers
My Cursor Keeps Turning White in Microsoft Word Without Typing
My cursor keeps turning white in Microsoft Word 2016 (I bought lifetime access), even without typing. I already tried changing the cursor settings so that it wouldn't disappear when typing, but that didn't do anything. After a few seconds the text…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
62,716 questions
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2022-08-15T21:33:58+00:00
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2025-07-21T21:04:26.14+00:00
Anonymous
143 answers
New outlook - order of email accounts
I have multiple email accounts linked to my outlook login, some for work, volunteering and some personal for me and family. Since 'upgrading' to the new version, I have loads of 'favourites' which I never use and the order of the accounts is not how I…
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Using classic Outlook for Windows in business environments
30,058 questions
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2023-04-18T15:28:16+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T19:38:45.2+00:00
Anonymous
143 answers
Can't un-combine taskbar items in Windows 11 after latest update
My system just did the lastest windows 11 update and all my tasbar items have been combined. When I go into taskbar behaviours to uncheck the option, the option does not exist? I tried searching settings and nothing appears. What can I do?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,492 questions
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2023-08-02T15:41:08+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T20:58:25.8566667+00:00
Anonymous
143 answers
KB4566782 Update Loop
My laptop is running Windows 10 2004 OS build 19041.388 and windows update decides to automatically install cumulative update KB4566782 (build 19041.450). The installation will fail (0x800f081f) during updating Windows and Windows update automatically…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,822 questions
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2020-08-13T09:21:45+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T20:17:02.4266667+00:00
Anonymous
143 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Airpods Pro: very bad quality in Headset mode on Windows 10
Dear all, I've got my new Airpods Pro, they work well with my iPhone. Also on Windows 10 via bluetooth, sound quality is good when using the "Airpods stereo" mode. However, in the headset mode ("Airpods Hands-Free AG Audio") sound and…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,742 questions
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2020-04-02T12:50:11+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T15:58:56.2633333+00:00
Anonymous
143 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
sfc /scannow WILL NOT function
Cmd Prompt > sfc /scannow says Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service every time I try to use it. What I have tried to do to fix this through reading this site and many others but no luck. This is what I remember trying: safe…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,839 questions
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2020-04-22T21:30:43+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T15:58:56.2633333+00:00
Anonymous
143 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
(error 0x000007d1) on Printer
Hello; Since I have updated to the new version 1803, my Brother's HL-L2340DW Mono Laser printer will not print, and receive this error code. I have uninstalled this drivers and program 3 time and reinstalled it. It is setup for wireless. It says that the…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,742 questions
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2018-05-22T09:36:01+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:50:32.19+00:00
Anonymous
143 answers
Microsoft Flight Simulator X and Windows 10
I installed Windows 10 and the only program that does not work correctly is Microsoft Flight Simulator 10. I was told by Microsoft that my Intel 4400 graphics card is the problem and by Intel that they do not have a Windows 10 driver for the Intel 4400.…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
10,440 questions
asked
2015-08-01T08:02:21+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:45:49.71+00:00
Anonymous
143 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Unable to change background Windows 7 Home Premium
**Original Title** Windows 7 Desktop Background Picture won't change. Was working fine, changing everyday, then one day, stopped changing and now stuck on the same picture for 2 weeks. The desktop backgrounds were working fine (previous 2 weeks ago),…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
8,440 questions
asked
2009-11-27T19:00:12+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
143 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Bluetooth peripheral device driver not found
I upgraded from Windows Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium. I was able to connect my Blackberry Storm just fine when I had Vista. Now when I try to connect my phone via Bluetooth I get a "Bluetooth peripheral device not found." I have tried…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,500 questions
asked
2010-01-09T23:13:26+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
142 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Mail Merge with Excel Charts
HI, I need to execute mail merge with excel charts, there are 100+ records in excel. Based on certain data field i need to create a pie chart. Using mail merge i am expected to have different pie chart for each record Is their any way to create this…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
62,716 questions
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2012-06-09T04:40:44+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T20:53:07.3066667+00:00
Anonymous
142 answers
Teams App Not working on Android Devices
So recently our organization decided to use Microsoft Teams for our communication. And It is working fine on Web and iPhone But no one is able to login on Android Device. Whenever we try to login on Android Device using Team App, we get this error. There…
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
Additional features, settings, or issues not covered by specific Microsoft Teams categories
21,185 questions
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2019-01-23T19:13:28+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T15:19:10.7266667+00:00
Anonymous
142 answers
Indexing Broken in Windows 11 (Painfully Slow At Best)
Hello I have upgraded to Windows 11 Pro on two different laptops, and both have the same issue with indexing. It is painfully slow and then usually resets itself after a couple of weeks. Both PCs are high-end laptops with Core i9 mobile CPUs (1 x 6 core…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
11,691 questions
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2021-12-05T01:10:52+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
142 answers
Windows Update Troubleshooter failing to run, anyone else having problems?
Both my Desktop and Laptop are suffering the same problem when attempting to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. Operating system is Windows 11 24H2 with all updates applied to 11 December 2024 including KB5048667. After going through to the point…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,492 questions
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2024-12-11T16:13:47+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:41:54.2866667+00:00
Anonymous