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File History problems after installing KB5124008, KB5126052, andKB890830
Ran Windows Update on two sepearate Windows 11 computers that were all up to date as of Saturday morning - broke File History Today I ran File History on 2 computers - both ran correctly. Then ran Windows Update and File History on both are now broken.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
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2026-09-08T22:43:41.45+00:00
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BobHayes-3027
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2026-09-10T16:44:35.2+00:00
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Derek S
0
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Recover my MS surface laptop studio
I have a MS Surface Laptop Studio and it runs all kind of login issues these day. After working with MS support, it ended up starting up with "Boot error: Couldn't find a bootable operating system. Check the boot configuration to try to fix this:…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
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How to fix not being able to install new windows after I reset everything in the pc
I had an automatic repair loop, after hours of trying every “solution” nothing worked. So I did a reset on everything and didn’t keep files. Once the reset finished it started reinstalling, where it then said that there was a problem and prompted me to a…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,754 questions
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2026-09-09T21:33:23.7633333+00:00
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james bond
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2026-09-10T02:40:07.6166667+00:00
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John DeV
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Bitlocker support
I'm trying to get onto an old device and the bitlocker recovery isn't working. I have logged into Microsoft the device is on my registered ones, but there is no bitlocker recovery. I don't know what next steps to take. I have called customer service…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,754 questions
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Unfinished Rebuilding of the EFI boot files in Windows
My friend was recently locked out of his pc anytime he used safe boot, i saw a post saying you could do some stuff in command prompt but the final line of the commands listed didnt run because it was "in use by another program." The next day he…
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Windows 11 pro Key
I removed my Desktop from the device list of Microsoft Account while giving it for repairs. How to find its windows 11 Key?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,754 questions
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2026-09-08T08:56:49.1366667+00:00
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Saraswathan Ramamirtham
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2026-09-08T09:29:38.06+00:00
DaveM121
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One Drive issue
Files disappeared from One Drive and its recycle bin is empty. Never deleted these files from the local desktop. Is any recovery possible? ?????????
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,754 questions
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2026-09-08T03:03:26.9233333+00:00
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Bob Chetrick
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2026-09-08T03:53:50.18+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
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How to Reset a Desktop.
I recently inherited a desktop with windows 11 from my late Aunt. I do not have her passwords or any ways to access her account and need to reset the computer to factory so that I can use it. I have tried doing the method where I hold shift when I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
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2026-09-08T00:41:29.7933333+00:00
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Ben Lovingood
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2026-09-08T03:21:23.81+00:00
Bulldog
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how do i recover my lost archived files
i talked to support and the archived files weren't there
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,754 questions
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2026-09-07T19:24:39.7233333+00:00
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Tim Denner
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2026-09-07T19:58:35.9833333+00:00
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John Jefferson Doyon
86,980
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Independent Advisor
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BitLocker Recovery Key page enters an infinite redirect loop after
When I click on "Manage recovery keys" I get stuck in an infinite loop. When I search for help on this issue on the Microsoft support page I'm given three previous topics: More help BitLocker recovery key page infinite loading loop…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,754 questions
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2026-09-07T13:33:50.9733333+00:00
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Shopper Moffat
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2026-09-07T13:34:11.6733333+00:00
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Microsoft Transfer Backup to New PC is not working! Help please!
I have followed all instructions to transfer from my old laptop to the new one. I have ensured all file sharing options are allowed and I have also ensured both my old and new laptop are logged into the same account. Instructions from the old PC say,…
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Installed Windows 11 Beta 26H1 on ReFS - Recovery Partition wasn't created
I successfully installed the 26H1 beta on ReFS and noticed that it only made 3 partitions when I created it - which didn't seem to be a big deal initially. I have recently noticed that the recovery partition seemingly wasn't created. I tried to…
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5,754 questions
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2026-09-05T17:59:38.48+00:00
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Raptor2213
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2026-09-06T23:45:29.5566667+00:00
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Ian-T
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my account got hacked and email got channged how do i get the account back
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5,754 questions
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2026-09-05T15:03:06.5433333+00:00
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Adam
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2026-09-05T16:04:49.6933333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon
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How to find bit locker key in pc
Mere laptop mein same email id se login hai pr usme bit locker lag gya hai Microsoft account mein login krne ke baad v recovery kry nahi mil raha hai kya kre
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,754 questions
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2026-09-03T10:31:50.24+00:00
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Ashutosh Raj
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2026-09-05T08:35:53.02+00:00
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Clary-N
15,730
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Device name compared to Bitcode recovery key
I have four (4) different laptops with a different Bitcode recovery key. However, I am unable to associate each laptop with their Bitcode recovery key. I need to find a way to recognize what Bitcode goes with what laptop.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,754 questions
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Bitlocker recovery key
My uncle recently passed away and me and my family are trying to extract pictures and other important info off of it but i cant into it due to the bitlocker and i was wondering if there was anyway yall could help
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,754 questions
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C: drive is locked with bit-locker
My C: drive is locked by bit locker and I don't have the recovery key. I have checked https://aka.ms/myrecoverykey but to no avail. The page says i had no recovery keys to begin with. also, during start up a message shows up that says "Secure Boot…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,754 questions
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2026-09-03T06:17:36.95+00:00
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Rabindra Prasad
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2026-09-03T06:51:00.3033333+00:00
DaveM121
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Bitlocker issue
Dear Microsoft Support Escalation Team, I am writing to make a formal complaint regarding the handling of my existing Microsoft Support case and to request that this matter be immediately escalated to a supervisor or higher-level support team. My…
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I'm asking for help—my Windows 11
I'm asking for help—my Windows 11 laptop suddenly started showing the error seen in this screenshot. anyone know how to fix it?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,754 questions
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Urgent Escalation Request – Permanently Deleted OneDrive Data Requiring Backend Recovery
I am requesting urgent technical assistance and escalation regarding the accidental permanent deletion of a large amount of important data from my Microsoft OneDrive account. On August 30, 2026, I accidentally deleted the contents of my OneDrive Recycle…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,754 questions
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2026-09-01T12:29:39.8933333+00:00
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shazia saeed
0
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2026-09-01T17:46:38.5+00:00
MR_MEOW
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