483 questions
483 questions with Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization tags
9 answers
Windows Spotlight STILL won't work
I have tried every suggested option to get Windows Spotlight (with the info icon) back on my computer - which is mostly telling me to take it off of Spotlight and select either Picture or Slideshow, then log off or restart. Go back to settings and set…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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2026-02-23T21:39:01.07+00:00
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Erin C
20
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commented
2026-09-10T04:16:04.7166667+00:00
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Hwoarang45
0
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4 answers
Windows Spotlight Not Working
Subject: Issue with Windows Spotlight Not Working Dear Microsoft Support Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek assistance with a recurring issue I've been facing on my Windows operating system. Specifically, I've encountered…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2023-12-22T19:46:04.4266667+00:00
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Matej Hradsky
20
Reputation points
edited the question
2026-09-04T08:42:44.94+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
22,275
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Sign in is taking me in circles
How is it that I can sign in on my phone but then cannot do it on any other device Your security protocols are way too ridiculous and way too circular. Having to confirm something with itself makes no sense. Secondarily, I am trying to set up a new PC…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-08-28T21:03:48.64+00:00
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Hans Weston
0
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commented
2026-09-03T10:20:25.2066667+00:00
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Carl-L
21,320
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Unable to open desktop after running windows defragged
When starting up I click on the blue logo to open up my desktop nothing happens?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-09-02T15:42:34.4633333+00:00
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David McCrossan
0
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answered
2026-09-02T16:15:46.22+00:00
DaveM121
928.6K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
I need to reset my laptop’s password
I can’t sign in my laptop, they said my pin is not available now . They said I need a renovable media USB drive to solve the issue
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-08-30T13:35:49.23+00:00
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Carmen Elisa Roche Sanchez
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-08-30T14:56:29.2766667+00:00
EmilyS726
264.5K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Multiple Window Pop Up from Task bar
When using the shortcuts on the task bar with the pointer of the mouse multiple windows will open. For example, notepad, if i use my mouse point to hover over it, it will automatically starting opening 5-10 if not more windows. I have checked the mouse…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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1 answer
Login loop/cant login
I can't log in into my Microsoft account and I'm forced to or else I couldn't use my pc when I try to login after I wrote down the correct password and do all the step as it was provided Microsoft for some reason keeps getting me on the enter your email…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-08-23T14:45:10.0133333+00:00
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Thanison Promjinda (ธนิสร พรหมจินดา)
0
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commented
2026-08-28T13:36:01.3366667+00:00
Carl-L
21,320
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
Remove bginfo bitmap from desktop
I have bginfo showing info on my desktop which I want to remove, so i uninstalled bginfo but the info is still displayed on my desktop. How do I remove it?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2022-01-31T03:00:56.947+00:00
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Dave Francis
1
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edited the question
2026-08-08T10:04:44.1033333+00:00
Gérard Oomens
131.2K
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
I cannot change the color of my address bar which is black. I would appreciate your help. Thank you.
I cannot change the color of my address bar which is white as my background is dark I would appreciate your help. Thank you.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-08-03T15:46:46.8966667+00:00
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Dee, Jon (ext)
0
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answered
2026-08-03T16:21:19.5033333+00:00
DaveM121
928.6K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
dekete my screen picture of 191st airborne flag
want to delete my screen picture of the 101airborne flag.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-07-29T01:42:34.1566667+00:00
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Leslie Ganas
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-07-29T05:05:19.7433333+00:00
DaveM121
928.6K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
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Taskbar Pinned Icons Disappeared
I have been a subscriber to Office 365 for many years now. My current subscription renews in early 2027. The problem I have encountered in the past couple of days is that the several quick access icons pinned to my taskbar have suddenly disappeared. …
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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2 answers
How do i remive or disable this bar
What is this and how do i remove or disable it
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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How come my wife's laptop linked to my microsoft account randomly adapted my desktop on my laptop?
I have a microsoft account and 2 laptops. My wife uses one laptop for her reselling and what not. I use mine for business and always have a full desktop with pdfs and photos. All of a sudden my wife updated her laptop and her desktop now has everything…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-07-13T03:25:14.19+00:00
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kenny white
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-07-13T03:39:24.0866667+00:00
EmilyS_726
27,470
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
How to fix microscopic letters on tabs and icons on screen
Unable to increase size of tabs and files/icons letters on screen. Have rebooted and the letters in typing are fine at 100%.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-07-09T21:34:00.43+00:00
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Laura Hays
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-07-11T07:30:39.6966667+00:00
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Clary-N
15,730
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
How do I show brightness of both displays
How do I show brightness of both displays so that both of my displays/screens are bright?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2025-10-24T15:47:23.6333333+00:00
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Kimberley Alfonso
0
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edited a comment
2026-07-04T06:23:56.22+00:00
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Zak
100
Reputation points
2 answers
How do I change the size of the icons on my taskbar?
How do I change the size of the icons on my taskbar? Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | iOS
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2025-12-26T15:17:41.1233333+00:00
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Ásgeir Sigurgestsson
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-06-29T11:14:34.1733333+00:00
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FB
0
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3 answers
Opening the snipping tool on a different desktop opens it on the desktop it was first used on. Microsoft, *please* let us use the snipping tool on different desktops.
This is similar to a previous question but pertains to the snipping tool. Whichever desktop I open a new one, it snaps back to the first desktop I opened it on. This is soooo frustrating! Every time I reboot, the process starts again! (And reboots are…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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1 answer
icons have disappeared from desktop
My desktop icons have disappeared. I need to restore desktop icons
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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3 answers
Changing Screen Saver to Default Setting
Somehow, I changed the screen save on my laptop. It was the default setting that showed different things (animals, birds, buildings, bridges ect.) that was set when I first got my computer. It was great - loved it and it was interesting. How do I set it…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-06-16T20:10:29.4866667+00:00
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P Shanahan
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-06-18T04:04:22.5833333+00:00
Clary-N
15,730
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
windows re size after lock screen
How do I stop windows resizing after a locked screen - they do not stay as I left them and I am constantly having to reposition it's very frustrating Moved from Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked
2026-06-01T08:37:32.5366667+00:00
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Katherine Fonn
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-06-04T07:07:53.18+00:00
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Hendrix-V
18,515
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator