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Win 11 spotlight doesn't work

Win 11 spotlight isn't working. It is selected under personalized but still doesn't work.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-05-04T16:02:49.4433333+00:00
Richard Dungan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-04T08:20:46.78+00:00
C. Denninger 5 Reputation points
1 answer

My laptop restart manager start new sesstion when i open some program and my laptop got slow.

My laptop will slow after I open some program and the log show that the restart manager start new sesstion and after that despite I closed that program or not my laptop will slow untill I restart it. Then, if I don't restart for a while my laptop will…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-09-04T06:16:06.8833333+00:00
edited the question 2026-09-04T06:16:38.0333333+00:00
1 answer

Windows Color Calibration keeps re-enabling, How Do I Permenantly Disable It

I was using the window color calibration setting under color profile while messing with my monitors. In short, I don't like it; it makes all the colors extremely blown-out, makes everything way too saturated, the sharpening effect doesn't look good. On…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-08-31T21:37:23.0233333+00:00
Jackson Bennett 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-04T06:15:42.98+00:00
Jackson Bennett 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Choose extra large picture thumbnail preview but looks smaller

Hello .I choose the extra large preview option for pictures thumbanails but i think the last months are not appears ...enough large.Looks smaller...Do you know anything?Windows change something?Are with red cover in screenshot.Are …

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-09-03T12:37:55.7633333+00:00
answered 2026-09-03T13:17:23.0966667+00:00
DaveM121 926K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

How to fix color profiles on Windows 11?

Recently, the colors on my screen have been glitching out. The first image attached is a screenshot of the home page of this site, and the second image is a picture taken on my phone at the same time with the Web (sRGB) color profile; notice the streak…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-09-01T14:04:27.3566667+00:00
Ishan Joshi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-03T10:12:56.55+00:00
Carl-L 21,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Display mode will not show my 2nd Monitor to Extend

I am trying to use a 2nd monitor to extend the display on my PC. When hit Windows button plus P, my PC will not accept the extend selection. we I right click then go to display duplicate/extend monitors nothing shows up for me to extend. I just bought…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-09-03T00:52:21.7833333+00:00
Gary Seals 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T01:36:02.6966667+00:00
EmilyS726 261.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

fixing black screen asus rog flow z13

how do i fix a black screen when turning on my asus rog flow z13? everything else gets power but no picture on screen. only somtimes randomly. anyone know a perminent fix?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-08-30T17:24:03.7633333+00:00
Ryan matney 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T10:00:06.39+00:00
Carl-L 21,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

LiveKernelEvent causng random screen flickering and black screens

My Specs: GPU: RTX 2070 Max Q CPU: Core i7 9750 H Laptop: Razerblade (System SKU - RZ09-03017EM2) Windows 10 (downgraded from win 11 but the issue persists) Issue: My laptop work fine but it randomly starts screen flickering or goes black. All…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-09-02T04:32:23.37+00:00
ZERO 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T06:47:31.0666667+00:00
DaveM121 926K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Windows 11 has a black screen on startup every startup

On startup/restart the login screen is just a black screen, and none of my key pressing does anything. My graphics card drivers are up to date, Windows+ctrl+shift+B doesn't do anything, the only thing that fixes it is turning the PC off by holding down…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-08-20T08:21:14.2233333+00:00
Jack125 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T05:06:18.5866667+00:00
Bengt Eriksson 0 Reputation points
14 answers

Consistent LiveKernelEvent 141 errors causing game crashes

Hello, I have been experiencing frequent LiveKernelEvent 141 errors sometimes accompanied by 117, and occasionally 1a8 and 1b8. My system is only about a year old, with the exception of a used 2080ti that I believe is causing the problems. I have tried…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-06-11T22:21:37.4666667+00:00
Cameron 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-01T23:37:15.7+00:00
Cameron 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Unable to Find Wireless Display Feature

Hi Team, I am currently using Windows 11 Pro version 25H2. I am unable to locate the "Wireless Display" feature under Optional Features. As a result, I cannot install or enable Wireless Display functionality. Could you please assist in…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-06-21T07:17:30.0866667+00:00
Cahya Rusda Diaka 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-01T14:36:46.84+00:00
Ramesh 180.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

FORCEFULLY matching active signal resolution to desktop resolution

I have a monitor that natively goes to 4k@30 and I want to use it at 1440p@120 but windows keeps forcing the active signal resolution to 4k. I have tried every single "fix" online, both from this forum and different websites, it´s been a known…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-08-31T12:43:55.2866667+00:00
Santiago Vidal Reina 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-31T15:31:49.5833333+00:00
Bulldog 4,055 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 11 black screen after logging in.

I'm getting this issue since the weekend. I get the regular Windows splash screen login, put in my passkey and just get a black screen. Mouse and keyboard still work fine. There's been no windows updates ran since last week. Tried a Recovery by holding…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-08-31T13:57:08.0266667+00:00
BRIAN DEMPSEY 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-31T14:33:51.7966667+00:00
DaveM121 926K Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

Windows 11 black screen after login

my windows 11 PC has been showing a black screen after i login. i can still use my cursor, i can use Ctrl Alt Del to open task manager, and I can open files through task manager. i have tried to fix this such as explorer.exe, windows + p, I can't update…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2025-11-06T20:02:46.46+00:00
Jessica 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-31T10:58:55.8+00:00
JuliaMarvin 22,015 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Background resorts to solid black. Tech worked remotely on system for over an hour, reinstalled Windows but problem not solved.

Tech worked remotely on system for over an hour, reinstalled Windows but problem not solved.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-08-30T16:13:50.0466667+00:00
David Steitz 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-30T16:52:43.02+00:00
DaveM121 926K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Problems since last update with multiple monitors

Since the last update, I cannot get my second monitor (third screen) to display. I've tried all the fixes and tested all my wires, monitors, and devices to determine they are not the issue. The issue seems to be something in the update.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-08-30T14:23:37.6733333+00:00
Pennie Nichols 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-30T14:56:58.88+00:00
DaveM121 926K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

how do i get two monitors to work without my laptop having to be open

i am trying to hook up two monitors to my laptop without having to have my laptop open at all times

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-08-29T23:38:27.8133333+00:00
Leanna Real 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-30T07:54:19.48+00:00
Craig Long 18,540 Reputation points
2 answers

How do I change my brightness level it is currently LOCKED

I have tried the display settings and its locked on full brightness, I am trying to figure out what is wrong, and no one will help. ;-;

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-08-30T02:42:11.6133333+00:00
Bruno Dunlap 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-30T04:12:14.1+00:00
ApexNáV 5 Reputation points
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.png thumbnail previews have stopped working.

.png thumbnail previews have stopped working. I've tried all the suggestions online like unchecking boxes etc etc and I've even tried rebuilding the icon cache. Some program icons have also stopped being visible in the icon tray when they are running…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2025-08-06T13:13:34.7433333+00:00
Patrick Graham 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T19:40:30.4966667+00:00
SAMMIS 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Cursor/pointer refuses to change on windows 11

Hi! I am able to access the pointer tab under mouse properties and find the alternative pointers in the customize section, but it won't let me apply any. Or if i do manage to make the apply button light up by clicking browse, it doesn't follow through.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-05-15T06:21:07.5833333+00:00
Zoe Allen 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T18:48:11.48+00:00
Petra Bauer 0 Reputation points