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Mute/Unmute and leave meeting functions on Plantronics Savi W8220-M (Microsoft Certified) no longer sync with Teams

Until 3 or 4 weeks ago, I was able to use and integrate my Plantronics Savi W8220-M headset with MS Teams.  Now, the mute/unmute function on the headset will work but the status on the screen shows it Unmuted.  Conversely, if the on-screen status is…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
asked 2020-09-15T20:51:57+00:00
Anonymous
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In a Teams meeting, is it possible to turn the Gallery view OFF?

In a Teams meeting, is it possible to turn the Gallery view OFF (in the same way that the Participant list can be displayed/hidden)? Gallery view is great for a multi-party conversation. But when I'm viewing a presentation and the presenter is doing a…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Other
asked 2021-06-04T16:12:06+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers

Mouse of presenter slow/unusable/flickering when sharing screen in Microsoft Teams. Unusable when giving control. Via Remote desktop

Hi, We experience the following: Person "Alice" starts a Teams-Screensharing with "Bob" via the Chat->Screensharing The mouse of "Alice" is now reacting slow and less usable. It is shaking / flickering. When Alice…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
asked 2020-03-26T15:19:57+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers

The error “The specified module could not be found” happening in Windows 11

Upgraded one of my desktop PCs to Windows 11. I have a 2nd desktop still running Windows 10 On the Windows 11 desktop the “The specified module could not be found” error occurs. I notice that the error happens when attempting to access a jpeg or…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2021-12-25T04:16:45+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to install Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 11

I upgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10 with much regret because to my dismay it doesn’t have Windows photo viewer; when I open a picture folder and use the slideshow, it doesn't go through all the pics in the folder; , it will show maybe 20 or 30 pics…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2022-05-06T16:06:34+00:00
Anonymous
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core isolation blocked by ew_usbccgpfilter.sys

Windows 11 Pro Eval Build 22581 on SurfaceBook1 Core Isolation was disabled, due to Western Digital drivers, and HuaWei drivers, including the star of our show, ew_usbccgpfilter.sys! Go to Privacy and Security, in Core Isolation, open Core Isolation…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2022-04-05T07:32:17+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers

Notification sounds

I'm using Windows 10 and Windows 11 on my computers and I use notification sounds because I'm often using a full screen obscuring three tabs I also have open. I have the same notification sounds on my Win 11 computer as on my Win 10 laptop. The laptop…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2022-06-24T18:39:12+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers

Remote desktop connection logon attempt failed.

Hello, I am trying to make connection from my desktop to my laptop via Microsoft's RDP. Whenever I try to connect, my credentials do not work. I am using the same Microsoft account on both of these devices. And I am certain that these credentials work…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2022-07-03T11:35:18+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers

In Windows 11 "shell infrastructure host" process using a lot of CPU when viewing Photos on external SSD

I have two computers on Windows 11 22000.318 and on both of them when I connect my 512GB Samsung SSD "shell infrastructure host" starts to use a lot of CPU and power usage is "very high" in task manager. I understand this may be…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2021-11-11T17:25:41+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers

Windows update error encountered (0x80070424)

Hello, I'm not able to update windows software, i have tried manual updating using Windows 10 update assistant but once I wanna install it tells me that i'm downgrading and that Windows has to delete all my files if i go ahead which is odd. I have also…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2021-06-11T10:14:26+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do i get rid of the yesterday, today stuff in folders

I know this question has been answered before but for some reason some my folders keep going back to the Today, Yesterday etc. format and i like to use large icons and some of my folders are defaulting back to the Details format, they won't stay at what…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2023-02-23T20:09:41+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

We can't create a recovery drive when trying to create a NEW recovery drive.

When I created my recovery drive the only drive available with the necessary space available was a removable hard drive. I ordered a new flash drive that was big enough and today I tried to create a new recovery drive. App comes up no problem but after…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2023-03-23T20:01:10+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers

Guide for completely removing McAfee

Look no further if you are like me and have been stuck with leftover McAfee processes after running the uninstallers. There are plenty of guides with canned answers from Microsoft that have done nothing but frustrate you; this is what you need to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2023-02-12T06:56:48+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers

Airpods pro mic not working on windows 11

Hi there, since more or less one week my airpods pro mic doesn't work anymore on windows 11. If I go on Sound>properties>input settings the format is empty and the volume is on 0. any idea what's going wrong? thanks a lot Best Daniele

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2023-05-03T09:14:29+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers

How to unlock a device i locked

* * Mod note: Brought here by a search? See the possible solution by ArthurNOL on page 4 of this thread. It helped a few people. I locked a device when the person i gave the device didn’t return it the day they mentioned they would return, they returned…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2023-08-21T20:01:07+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Failed to Install KB5001716 Error 0x80070643

Failed to Install KB5001716 Error 0x80070643 I am unable to install this update. I start with the basic options of restarting and trying but it has now lasted for quite some time. I have tried clearing the whole cache of windows update as per the guide…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2023-10-13T09:33:55+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Defrag runs constantly

Win10 64. Defrag runs constantly, grinding away at my hard drives for no reason. The both drives are 0% fragmented, except for system reserved files which are 40% fragmented and defrag will not touch them. The Defrag is OFF, how do I stop the system…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2023-11-27T07:50:16+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers

"We couldn't connect to Microsoft family right now, so your family on this device might not be up to date. "

I am trying to add another user to my computer system, but I get the message: "We couldn't connect to Microsoft family right now, so your family on this device might not be up to date. " How can I fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Family and online safety
asked 2024-02-08T20:59:07+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

2024-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5034765) "Something didn't go as planned. No need to worry-undoing changes. Please keep your computer on"

HELP please, Acer SFG16-71 cannot complete 2024-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5034765) "Something didn't go as planned. No need to worry-undoing changes. Please keep your computer on" Laptop fails at…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2024-02-16T05:28:33+00:00
Anonymous
48 answers

How do I get my Microsoft account back after it getting hacked?

Hello Microsoft Community, I'm reaching out for urgent help with my hacked Microsoft account. Despite my best efforts, I haven't been able to regain access to my account and am feeling quite frustrated and helpless. Here's a summary of the steps I've…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2024-06-20T15:39:47+00:00
Anonymous