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Speech to text not working - Message something went wrong Error Code 0x80049dd3

When I try to use my MIC for speech to text I continually get this message and the message box "locks up" on screen!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2022-09-06T17:44:51+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

HP laptop suddenly asked for bitlocker recovery key after updating on windows 11.

I just updated my laptop and suddenly got a message that I need to enter a recovery key. However, I have never set up a BitLocker recovery key and I think it was enabled through the update which has now locked all of my data. I have a lot of coding that…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2022-08-31T21:45:58+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Memory integrity cannot be turned on due to ftdibus.sys

Windows security recommended that I take an action this morning. It highlighted that memory integrity is off. I went to settings and tried to activate memory integrity. It did not work due to an incompatible driver. The incompatibel driver is ftdibus.sys…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2022-08-31T07:14:23+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Audio crackling/popping when I interact with Windows10

I recently started having an audio issue a few days ago, where when I have music playing (either on Spotify or Youtube) and I open the Windows Explorer to view files, open an application, hover over buttons or folders in the Explorer, or do anything on…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2022-07-11T23:53:44+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Scroll wheel in phone link?

Phone Link is great to access android apps running on my phone. However, scrolling is very cumbersome. Is there a way to simply use the mouse scroll wheel to scroll rather then having to click and drag with the mouse? If not, is there a place to request…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2022-07-06T19:25:35+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

windows 11 update KB5022303 will not install

sfc and dism show no problems trouble shooter finds issues but does not resolve them

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2023-01-13T16:32:55+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Windows 11 start bar blank

Hi, So I updated to Windows 11 yesterday.. all was fine, reboots etc no issues.. Loaded up today and was all fine then windows said there was an update, downloaded and installed rebooted and now my startmenu/bar loads blank only the arrow on the far…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2021-10-31T02:13:27+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Realtek 5.1/7.1 surround speaker issue in Windows 11.

Hi, Since I upgraded to Windows 11 a few days ago, I now no longer have the option in sound settings to enable 5.1 or 7.1 surround support, as I did in Windows 10. At least I believe that I had that option in Windows 10, all I have now is stereo only…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2021-10-30T22:21:25+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Windows 11 can't install HP LaserJet P1102W Windows 10 driver

Hello... I am trying to install my HP LaserJet P1102W in Windows 11 Pro 64 bits using the Windows 10 driver I used before. After detecting the printer by way of the USB cable and identifying it, the driver installation shows "Printer installation…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2021-10-09T17:45:16+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Can anyone help?

Source Udk User Service Summary Stopped working Description Faulting Application Path: C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe Problem signature Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: svchost.exe_UdkUserSvc Application Version: 10.0.19041.546…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2021-07-02T15:06:33+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Windows Taskbar "News and interests" is suddenly displaying chinese news and weather and I don't know how to fix it.

The button to change languages is also missing.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2021-06-03T21:12:08+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error Code: 0x80073D26 Cant install Gaming Services in Microsoft Store, thus cannot install Xbox game pass games

So first when I tried to install wasteland 3 on the microsoft store, I got the infamous "Try again later, something happened on our end." After going through some trouble shooting steps, I ended up running some commands that made me have to…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2020-12-20T21:12:07+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

DTS Sound Unbound Makes Audio Distorted

When I enable DTS Sound Unbound (DTS Headphone X) the audio becomes distorted and the only fix is to disable the surround sound. I am using a Logitech G Pro X Headset.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2020-10-06T21:14:57+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Windows 10 Pro 64 bit Upgrade to Version 2004

Checks system requirements. Everything is a go. Did the download.  Got message: "We couldn't update the system reserved partition." How do I continue?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2020-11-07T09:21:27+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Trying to update to Windows11 22h2 but always fails even when trying to install fresh ISO

I've been trying to update to the latest Win11pro 22h2 since last December. Not working well at all. It always gets to 98% and then "something happened" and it rolls it back to 21h2 as you see below. I've tried everything except to nuke the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2023-02-14T15:21:30+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Sony WH-1000XM5 mic stopped working after update to 22H2

A few days ago my Windows 11 updated to 22H2 and my Bluetooth Headphones (Sony WH-1000XM5) microphone isn't working anymore. A few points to consider: Before the update, everything was working as expected Before the update, Windows (and apps like…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2023-05-10T01:18:40+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Visual Basic Command Line Compiler is running at 85 % of my cpu and 100 % of the gpu while gaming

Hi Community! I want to disable the vbc.exe so that i can play my games smoothly without breaking or stuttering. As soon as it starts, the game starts lagging. When I close it using the end task button in task manager, the game is alright but again after…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2023-04-23T08:12:33+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

From 21H2 to 22H2 keep all data, apps, settings

1 I have Windows 11 Pro for Workstations 21H2, bypass restrictions, I went upgrade to 22H2 keep all Apps, Settings and data, by inserting usb stick and pressing setup.exe, but I can Not proceed by keeping all, apps and data, i can keep only data...…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2023-07-28T02:25:50+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Random stuck / lag in keyboard when playing online

My question is almost identical to https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/random-stuck-lag-in-keyboard-when-playing-online/82b20e72-f5c6-456f-96c0-050e7470095d  except I am using a wired keyboard and having the same input delays. Random…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2023-09-25T02:37:42+00:00
Anonymous
43 answers

Help me get out of endless Automatic Repair doom loop!! Windows 11.

After a recent Windows update a few days ago my laptop stopped functioning. It's stuck in Windows 11 Automatic Repair mode doom loop (black screen). I can't boot it into safe Mode.. I can't access any settings. No matter what key combination I try…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2023-08-30T15:52:45+00:00
Anonymous