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Windows 11- audio long delay before starting
After updating to Windows 11 on my 6 month old laptop, my audio files take 20 seconds to start or they do not start at all. This also causes a delay in videos starting whether the file is on my computer or a website. Has anyone else had this issue.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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2022-01-10T16:28:10+00:00
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2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
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Windows Recovery: error code: 0xc0000225
I got this error after i updated my windows, i already run a Bootable device Troubleshoot and do “RebuildBCD” But it says total windows installations: 0 And when i tried to run a “FixBoot” it says “Acces is denied” i would appreciate if anyone can tell…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,849 questions
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2022-04-20T16:29:46+00:00
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2025-07-08T21:17:24.57+00:00
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Alt + tab no longer switches to last window in Windows 11
Hi all, One of the most useful shortcuts I use all the time is not working for me on my new laptop with Windows 11. I used to use ALT + TAB to switch between the current window and the last window I used. Now if I use it it switches between the current…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,083 questions
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2023-08-25T00:15:33+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:58:25.8566667+00:00
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Recovery of unsaved video of sniping tool ?
I recorded the video using Windows 11 snipping tool and preview the video but after i closed it . so where is my video saved cant able to find it? i didnt particularly saved it because windows 11 automatic store the snips so its same for the video too…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
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2023-10-20T10:50:36+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:57:20.4866667+00:00
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Microsoft PC Manager is not available in Windows Store
I'm using Windows 10 Version 22H2, Build 19045.4046, but Microsoft PC Manager is not available in the Windows Store. Can you tell me if the Microsoft PC Manager will be available for this version?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
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2024-02-21T15:23:02+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:53:50.3966667+00:00
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SSD 990 EVO Plus (m.2) in bios but not in Windows NT!
SAMSUNG SSD 990 EVO Plus (m.2) Motherboard: Gigabyte Z370 HD3P-CF Windows NT Home I see the SSD in the Bios but not in the manager or explorer. When booting from an old windows 10 disk it is visible, but not in Windows NT Please help! Thanks! Freddy…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,413 questions
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2025-03-16T12:04:33+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:38:08.5633333+00:00
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Your Phone calls unusable due to too much echo
I have setup Your Phone on my PC and Phone Companion on my phone (Nokia 7.1) - both devices have latest software and are fully patched. While I can make and receive phone calls via the Your Phone app on the PC (and they sound fine at my end) the other…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
1,722 questions
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2020-06-10T16:06:25+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:27:58.6433333+00:00
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Windows 10 2004 Update – Sleep Mode Issue and Workaround
Since I installed Windows 10 2004 Update, Windows doesn’t wake up from sleep mode correctly. I can login as expected, display and cursor are reactive until I try to open the first program/app the blue circle/wait animation lights up shortly but nothing…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Sleep and Power on, off
3,679 questions
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2020-06-14T13:35:57+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:27:58.6433333+00:00
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Windows 11 - File Explorer always opening the Address Bar after cut copy paste any file - Huge Mess
Hi, Each and every time when i do some work in explorer like transferring a file from one location to another it always creates a mess with the address bar which is occuring for past 2 major updates 22h2 and now 23h2. My Win 11 Specs Edition Windows 11…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
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2024-01-06T17:30:40+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:25:50.4033333+00:00
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REMOVE, DISABLE, HIDE Windows 10 Settings Header
REMOVE, DISABLE, HIDE Windows 10 Settings Header OMG I NEED TO GET RID OF THIS THING PLEEEEEEEEEEASE
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,809 questions
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2020-05-23T16:15:00+00:00
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2025-07-08T15:59:45.4933333+00:00
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Windows crashing after clicking PERFORMANCE tab under Task Manager
Hello Windows Community folks Windows 10 keeps crashing after I click Performance TAB in Task Manager. It crashes the windows going into the infamous Green screen with reason- Windows preview build failed. I have tried several debug options like cmd SFC…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,849 questions
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2020-05-03T09:19:00+00:00
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2025-07-08T15:59:45.4933333+00:00
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Cannot connect my Microsoft account to my PS4 account for Minecraft Bedrock Edition
So today the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft was finally released on PS4, which means cross play is now on PS4. Being excited for this, i had my Minecraft updated and too cross play it has you tie a microsoft too your PS4 account so you can cross play. I…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
10,446 questions
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2019-12-10T23:40:46+00:00
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2025-07-08T14:49:48.9733333+00:00
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error code 0xc03f300d
cannot install apps even free ones I own. cannot sign in to xbox games
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
1,234 questions
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2018-04-08T15:38:19+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:50:32.19+00:00
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Face-recognition not working after Windows 10 update 1709
After receiving the Windows upate 1709 (KB4041994) the Face Recognition doesn't allow my Surface Pro 4 to get into Windows. It recognizes me but stays on the login spash screen. I have to switch to a different login option to actually get into…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
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2017-10-28T12:58:02+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:49:23.3833333+00:00
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Display Dock for Continuum (Firmware)
Display Dock doesn't appear in Gadgets on my Lumia 950, and I can't updated the dock with latest firmware. How do I fix this? ***Post moved by the moderator to the appropriate forum category.***
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
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2016-03-07T07:49:55+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:47:15.4666667+00:00
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update Window 7 Professional
Only updates that include the 64 info in the title of the update are being allowed to successfully update. The code was 6BB, then changed to a #d one, but I didn't get that written down. I've tried the download of the Repair.bat as administrator and…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
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2016-07-30T21:57:46+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:47:15.4666667+00:00
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Windows Device Recovery Tool "Proxy settings error"-FIXED and solutions for other problems
Hello, I have been fidgeting with Windows Device Recovery Tool (WDRT) since the day I started installing Insider builds on my phone. It's a very useful software and saved a lot of phones but unfortunately for the last few days it was giving me trouble.…
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
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2016-03-21T20:33:31+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:47:15.4666667+00:00
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Metadata staging failed event 131
my computer runs fine but i keep getting this error and i have no idea how to fix. i never had this error until i turn on my machine today. i have not installed anything new programs nor uninstalled anything and i only see that my comp installed…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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2015-05-06T05:34:26+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:45:49.71+00:00
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Problem with Windows 10 & Minesweeper Adventure
I've recently upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1. I've played Minesweeper Adventure & Treasure Hunt numerous times when I had Windows 8.1 with no difficulty. Now that I've upgraded to Windows 10, the screen is blacked off to the right. The…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
10,446 questions
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2015-08-18T10:49:10+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:45:49.71+00:00
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Import of portfolio manager into my watchlist did not import all my stocks
Decided to try out the new MSN so I imported portfolio manager into my watchlist. I have 100s of stocks with over 10 years worth of transactions yet it only imported a small fraction of the total transactions and only for symbols beginning with AA - AN. …
Windows for home | Other | Apps
6,610 questions
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2014-09-18T18:35:47+00:00
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