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The time in my task scheduler doesn't show up so I'm unable to schedule any task.

This happened after the last updates from windows on September 8/9th. The attached images show where the time doesn't show up in the task scheduler and also in my Backup software scheduler. I've tried uninstalling the updates that were installed, but…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-14T18:52:53.5766667+00:00
Steve P 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T13:07:42.3533333+00:00
Steve P 0 Reputation points
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I want to get my laptop out of S mode

I keep trying to take my laptop out of S mode but it just stays on the black screen that tells me "this may take a minute to finalize"

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-18T05:06:56.7833333+00:00
Tiffany Clark 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T05:42:18.87+00:00
SD - IA 179.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Audio is not coming through my monitor on my new WIndows 11 PC.

I bought a new Desktop PC a couple of days ago. My monitor speaker worked fine until this morning when it did not work at all. I went through the troubleshooting steps with no success. That is: The troubleshooter updated the audio driver and the monitor…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-12-06T15:36:17.9433333+00:00
Gary 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T01:56:35.63+00:00
Becky Anhold 0 Reputation points
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How to fix no sound on my computer

I have been trying different things to get my sound to work but no luck. I can't listen to videos or music

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-16T03:03:08.2633333+00:00
MARY PAYTON 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T01:50:42.2233333+00:00
Ivan B 123.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Clicking on the date suddenly no longer makes the calendar pop up. How to fix?

All of a sudden, nothing happens when I click on the date/time in the lower right corner. Previously, it made the calendar pop up. I use this A LOT as a teacher. How do I get it back? I've already read other posts, which suggested turning notifications…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-11-16T21:48:29.4266667+00:00
Luara 90 Reputation points
recommended 2026-09-17T18:19:12.1066667+00:00
CrazyKats 19,585 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Windows Passkey crashes every time

Hi, Everytime my laptop brings up the windows passkey dialog box, it crashes. I have tried to go to settings>Accounts>Sign-In Options it crashes again so I can't even open that to check the settings etc Thanks, Becca

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-17T13:15:40.1933333+00:00
Becca 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T15:11:21.51+00:00
SD - IA 179.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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May I chat to a real person?

I had your agent helped me this morning with resetting PIN, but now I could not log into my computer using PIN. The case no, [moderator's note: PII removed]

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-17T06:40:49.7433333+00:00
ngap loh 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-17T12:42:52.3833333+00:00
Vikki-T 10,285 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I search "My PC",

Best way to search "My PC" including the register that references a specific program on a newer PC Windows 11 OS? Understanding this would be a long search would the PC keep the displayed results if I didn't return for hours after it had…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-17T00:17:16.47+00:00
Jack Jacobs 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T01:20:12.57+00:00
_AW_ 69,216 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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how to disable Windows 11 multi desktop

Ever since the newest update my pc has been spazing out and trying to get me to open a new desktop. for example, i right click on my desktop to open property's and it brings up the "desktop" option, i try to select items on the desktop to move…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-04T20:21:12.9766667+00:00
Mallori 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-16T22:36:18.2733333+00:00
Lauren Glenn 0 Reputation points
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How to install Windows Fax and Scan.

I have added it as a Feature and it appears in View. I understood that it could be installed from there. If I check the box the only option seems to be 'Remove'

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-16T20:16:26.65+00:00
Jerry Deeks 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-16T20:52:46.3766667+00:00
John DeV 170.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to change webcam background window 11 pro

how do I blur webcam on windows 11 what settings do I go into

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-16T18:50:45.7866667+00:00
Mvthequeen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-16T19:25:58.18+00:00
EmilyS726 267.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Rearranging the positions of pinned items in the clipboard

I wish I could rearrange the positions of pinned items in the #clipboard. Is this possible to implement in the future?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-16T18:26:26.0466667+00:00
Nebojša Stojković 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-16T19:16:09.2233333+00:00
Paulo GM 72,310 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Help with Get Help

Why do I get only an blank page when I try to open Get Help app?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-03-17T15:52:35.01+00:00
Russell Bryant 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-16T16:52:18.5333333+00:00
Sonya Simmons 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Activation windows

my window said contact organization to active window how to active the window again they show error window 11

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-16T14:28:30.5666667+00:00
Abdulrehman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-16T15:00:36.1533333+00:00
EmilyS726 267.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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CHANGED SYSTEM

I DONT LIKE THE CHANGES I MADE. NEED TO RESET SYSTEM BACK TO THE ORIGINAL DEFAULT SETTINGS

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-16T04:16:26.59+00:00
ANDRE MCKINNEY 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-16T06:34:31.99+00:00
JuliaMarvin 22,530 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Time synchronization failed. Please check network connectivity and retry.

I have been trying to synchronize my time clock. The last sync was on 9/2. I have moved from Arizona to Texas. Since that move, it will not connect to the network. The error I received is in the title. I have tried to reset through the command prompt…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-12T18:45:52.16+00:00
Eboni Bankhead 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-16T03:34:09.39+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,030 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

camera setting

It says my camera is blocked but I have been resetting over and over, What do I do?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-05-27T23:55:39.4233333+00:00
Erica Evans 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T22:52:18.4633333+00:00
CAROLINE AEED 0 Reputation points
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HDMI audio not working after update KB5124008

After update KB5124008 my HDMI audio stopped working from PC. Windows is not recognizing my BOSE Cinemate system in sound settings or drivers. I've tried uninstalling update, refreshing drivers...no luck

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-15T17:17:11.0733333+00:00
Mike Glover 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T18:00:21.2566667+00:00
David-M 125.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to install microsoft works on my computer

I have the installation disk for microsoft works, but it won't run on my new computer. I have old files that I need it to run. How can I either get the program to install or convert to excel?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-07-31T14:39:02.41+00:00
Ron Rhoady 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T13:32:56.0533333+00:00
Andrea Capello 0 Reputation points
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"Home" and "End" buttons on my Keyboard stopped working on all pages in Chrome

Home button used to take the cursor to the top of the current page. End button used to take the cursor to the bottom of the page. This is no longer working. Page Up and Page Down work just fine. This is happening on both the physical keyboard for my…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-13T23:11:01.34+00:00
kathy shepard 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T08:20:53.0833333+00:00
Norah-L 10,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator