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Unable to Detach Clipboard from Keyboard
When I first got my surface book I could detach it without any issues, however I am no longer able to. Now when trying to detach it the detach button's light blinks green but nothing happens. When I hover over the software detach option it says…
Surface | Surface Book | Display and screen
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2015-10-26T01:07:17+00:00
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2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
Anonymous
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OneDrive: In windows 11, file explorer no longer allows you access to shared folders within "my files" or QuickAccess except as a link to the online version of the folder
These issues are specifically for accessing files/folders within File Explorer. Noted today that for shared folders that were previously added (and readded today) to My Files do not allow access to the contents of the folder but instead they appear as a…
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
16,113 questions
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2024-06-09T18:14:40+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T21:08:42.7333333+00:00
Anonymous
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Editor's similarity checker not working
3/25 It's back! I'm not sure if it works on every document, but it worked on one of mine! (Edit on 4/26) It works on some documents but not on others... Does anyone else have the same problem? 2/23 Someone in the comment section said "The latest…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For education | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For education | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
2,250 questions
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2023-11-09T17:16:11+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T21:06:33.8+00:00
Anonymous
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Updating office and getting an error message (Office for Windows)
I have tried to open a word / excel document. It says it is updating, please wait a moment. After a few minutes I get a message saying: WINWORD.EXE - Application Error - This application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). Click OK to close…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
20,458 questions
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2020-02-11T19:34:37+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T21:00:39.24+00:00
Anonymous
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Word for Mac 16.25 cannot remember window size
I just updated to word for Mac 16.25. Word no longer remembers the sizing of the document, and always opens to a very small window. Never happened before the update. Original Title: Word for Mac 16.25
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.
62,718 questions
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2019-05-15T13:06:49+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T20:59:35.05+00:00
Anonymous
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Office 365 cloud features do not work when using a privacy VPN
When I have a privacy VPN active (such as Private Internet Access - PIA) I can't access the cloud features on Office 365 (such as online templates, OneNote sync to the cloud, Excel or Word saving to OneDrive directly, etc). I have tried 3 different VPN …
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Other
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
12,313 questions
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2016-07-27T20:31:21+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T20:56:24.76+00:00
Anonymous
129 answers
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Unable to save new calendar events.
Until today I was able to make new entries on my calendar but now I get a message" Something went wrong. We couldn't save your calendar event. Waiting a bit might help. Keep your calendar event open to try again later." I have restarted my…
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
Using New Outlook on Windows for professional communication and productivity
12,391 questions
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2024-11-09T03:14:08+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T19:41:00.3533333+00:00
Anonymous
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Outlook calendar not updating in Google calendar
Hi there! I use Outlook for work and would like to view my work Outlook calendar on my personal Google calendar. I published my Outlook calendar to my Google calendar using the ICS link as instructed. This worked! However, any new or changed events to my…
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
32,659 questions
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2023-01-05T02:03:47+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T19:38:45.2+00:00
Anonymous
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"New" Outlook search at the title bar - anyone else fed up?
Hi everyone, and sorry for my strong language, but I am really fed up with the new Outlook Search on the title bar, that appeared a couple of months ago in the Insider build. Outlook Search used to work perfectly well for years, why did MS have to touch…
Microsoft 365 Insider | Outlook | Windows
Microsoft 365 Insider | Outlook | Windows
A Microsoft application for managing email, calendars, contacts, and tasks across devices and platforms.
142 questions
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2020-01-13T12:12:13+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T19:06:46.6433333+00:00
Anonymous
129 answers
windows update error (0x80070643) for kb5001716
One windows update error (0x80070643) kb5001716
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,823 questions
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2024-03-04T21:54:31+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:52:14.23+00:00
Anonymous
129 answers
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We couldn’t complete the updates. Undoing changes. Don’t turn off your computer.
"We couldn’t complete the updates. Undoing changes. Don’t turn off your computer" Will somene EVER give a final solution for this problem !? DISM -Restorehealth DONE SFC /SCANNOW DONE Delete SoftwareDistribution DONE Update…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,823 questions
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2021-04-15T13:28:41+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T20:30:57.2366667+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 10 Stuck on “Restoring your previous version of Windows” loop
I have a laptop running Windows 10. I updated Windows 10 last night. I start up my laptop today and it’s stuck on this loop where it’s on this screen that says “Restoring your previous version of Windows” I have no idea how to fix this. Please…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,823 questions
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2017-11-21T05:34:35+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:49:23.3833333+00:00
Anonymous
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Problem checking for updates - Code 80240442 - Windows Update ran into a problem
Just updated to 8.1 update 1 manually hoping that it would clear an issue I'm having with Windows update, but to no avail. (Oh - and the error message before the Win8.1 Update 1 was 80244FFF. I think it's the same issue, just a new number.) I've not…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2014-04-08T19:18:08+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
Anonymous
129 answers
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100% Disk Usage on Windows 8.1
Hello, I'm Leo I would like to address the problem with windows 8.1, i find that with updating Windows from Windows 8 to 8.1 causes a very concerning problem. the problem causes the disk usage as show in the task manger to be 100%. The problem with 100%…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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2014-06-22T07:15:31+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
Anonymous
129 answers
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Mouse pointer disappear while browsing internet on Google Chrome browser
Original Title: Pointer disappears Hello, Recently, I've found that my pointer disappears whenever I'm on my default internet browsing site (Google Chrome). I can see it when using Internet Explore though. I have a HP Pavilion x2. I can still use even…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
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2014-06-06T21:47:38+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
Anonymous
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Event ID 20 - WHEA-Logger - AMD Northbridge
Since resolving an issue with my ATI Video Driver recently, I have started getting the following errors, once a day, which cause my system to restart unexpectedly. I believe this to be a driver issue, even though it looks like a hardware issue. When it…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,500 questions
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2013-01-02T19:01:25+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:28:46.9366667+00:00
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129 answers
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Windows Error Code 8024402F Windows Update encountered an unknown error
original title: Windows Update still giving error Code 8024402F Windows Update encountered an unknown error even after fresh install (Win7 Professional x32 and x64) Hi, I recently installed Windows 7 (fresh install). Prior to that, I was using Windows…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2009-10-31T14:51:44+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
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FIX: Insiders not able to switch channels - **UPDATED 8/3/2021**
Hello Windows Insiders! Windows 11 is now in the Beta Channel, and some of you are wanting to move over from the Dev Channel. We've been getting some reports that some of you are not seeing the options to change in Settings > Windows Update >…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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2021-08-02T18:50:42+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:10:57.31+00:00
Anonymous
129 answers
Surface Pro 7 Overheating when charging
So I've purchased and exchanged 3 brand new surface pro 7s in the last 20 days from best buy because of this issue. Everytime I plugged in the charger, within 5 mins, the backside of the Surface pro 7 starts overheating to an uncomfortable temperature. …
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
2,495 questions
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2019-12-12T20:59:39+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
Anonymous
129 answers
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Volume rocker no longer works Surface Pro
The volume roller on the side of the Surface Pro no longer turn the volume up or down....it somehow activated narrator when I was trying to get them to respond. I have tried everything short of resetting the device. They just won't work. At the same…
Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
715 questions
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2013-02-19T02:19:15+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
Anonymous