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How to fix Error 0xC004F213
Having errors to activate windows though product key was already available
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asked 2025-12-06T05:10:05.8433333+00:00
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ellaiza Cruz
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answered 2025-12-06T05:10:13.2233333+00:00
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unable to rename catroot2 folder
when i try to rename the catroot2 folder either by going into folder maunally i get a message saying more or less that the folder is in use by another program and doesnt allow it when i try with the command prompt ( yes with admin) i get a access…
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what is Task View in Windows 11
No problem. Just want to understand what is Task View & what is it's use?
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asked 2025-12-06T02:09:06.6733333+00:00
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TR-4610
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edited an answer 2025-12-06T02:35:46.43+00:00
Craig Long
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My computer power plan is just solid Balanced only and no Additional Option
my windows 11 laptop have only balanced power plan and there no "Additional plans" show up I tried restarting my laptop executed cmd "powercfg -restoredefaultschemes" executed cmd "Power saver powercfg -duplicatescheme…
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asked 2025-12-06T01:50:59.7766667+00:00
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Nunimohu
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edited an answer 2025-12-06T02:09:14.72+00:00
Craig Long
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IE Explorer mode fails to add from options features
I need IE Explorer Mode in Edge to access my security cameras. It was previously working but stopped. I do not know if this was tied to a Windows or Edge update. I went to Options Features and removed the feature, thinking that I could re-add it as…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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asked 2025-11-25T22:20:14.96+00:00
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Doug Hottman
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commented 2025-12-05T23:16:04.1666667+00:00
Doug Hottman
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Issue with Right Alt + Shift Not Switching Languages Properly in Windows
Hello, I am experiencing an issue in Windows with the keyboard shortcut Right Alt + Shift used for switching input languages. The shortcut works only when switching from English to Arabic, but it does not work when switching from Arabic back to English.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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asked 2025-12-05T14:56:28.47+00:00
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Mohamed Samir Ahamed Fooda
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commented 2025-12-05T23:03:32.4133333+00:00
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Amjed Almousa
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How to remove or hide update icon in hidden system tray
Hidden system tray icon for update / how to I remove? One option given is Hide for now but I want to remove permanently. Ideas please, thanks.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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asked 2025-11-23T19:24:46.5266667+00:00
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DSG
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edited a comment 2025-12-05T21:39:26.82+00:00
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Uss Norway
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Time Synch Problems Acer Laptop A315-24PT and Windows 11, version 25H2
I just bought Acer A315-24PT laptop and it won't synch time automatically. I have tried all options including chatgpt walking me step by step with command in PowerShell and cmd but nothing works. Checked port UDP 123 too, and it works. After the steps…
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I am unable to balance audio for headphones
Hello I am unable to balance out the audio on my headphones. (1 side very loud the other very quiet). I went on speaker properties following a guide but where the balance option should be nothing was there
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How to fix One note?
My one note is glitching, I tried everything, but it seems like I'm missing a step or two, and it's really hard to work without my notes
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asked 2025-12-05T16:41:39.3333333+00:00
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Madiha Hasan
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answered 2025-12-05T17:36:22.3433333+00:00
Marcelo Mendoza
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Windows 11 How to Enable Sleep so system powers on with saved desktop
Windows 11 How to Enable Sleep so system powers on with saved desktop Sorry long post but Complicated and I am Stuck Hello I have three ASUS H610i-Plus-D4 based PCs with gen 12 intel i3 or i5 CPUs All three motherboards are on F5 default settings All…
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asked 2025-12-05T16:32:33.8633333+00:00
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Ian Knight
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answered 2025-12-05T17:10:53.4466667+00:00
Rez
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how to scan qr code with laptop camera
how to get the camera on laptop to read qr code and open in duck duck go
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asked 2025-12-05T14:20:32.6766667+00:00
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mtmama
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answered 2025-12-05T14:52:27.07+00:00
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Harold Milan
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I can no longer change the microphone input in sound settings
When I go into Settings -> System -> Sound, the options are all greyed out. The steam vr virtual device is selected, but I cannot change it back to the local Jabra USB input device.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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asked 2025-12-05T13:29:28.3066667+00:00
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Mark Beierl
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answered 2025-12-05T14:10:52.14+00:00
Mark Beierl
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please help with a human. too much info online. I installed programs and none open, says error
please help with a human! This is taking forever to understand a simple question. Nothing is obvious as to where the 'chat' support took or call center. too much info online. I installed programs and now none open, says error. Perhaps due to a previous…
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asked 2025-12-04T01:58:30.49+00:00
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Margaret Vail
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commented 2025-12-05T06:14:44.64+00:00
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Emma1-N
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my audio quality drops when i use my external non bluetooth microphone and it wont stop
my Bluetooth headphones audio degrades when i use my external non bluetooth microphone and i dont know why yes the external non bluetooth microphone is in use but the audio degrades still turning off hands free telephony just makes it so the microphone…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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asked 2025-12-05T03:11:30.95+00:00
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Mango Diaz
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answered 2025-12-05T05:35:47.56+00:00
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Kimberly Olaño
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How to add additional clock on Windows11 task bar
I watched videos online and check with my latest windows11 system, I found the button "add additional clock" which should be under the language and region was gone. How do I add an additional clock now
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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asked 2025-10-24T06:17:52.26+00:00
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Patryk Pang
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commented 2025-12-05T03:34:48.3466667+00:00
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ddayjen
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no audio devices found connected to pc on lenovo laptop windows 11 just happened recently
lost laptop internal audio, ran troubleshoot and response is No audio devices connected to pc. checked device mgr displays following for Sound, video and game controllers: "Intel@Smart Sound Tech for" Bluetooth@Audio Bluetooth@LE…
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asked 2025-12-04T19:54:52.6833333+00:00
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Aijan Blowers
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answered 2025-12-04T20:46:28.41+00:00
Aijan Blowers
20
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cannot turn on clipboard history even though I am an administrator
I go to settings, click clipboard settings, and clipboard history is grayed out, even though I am an administrator
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
8,820 questions
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How do I stop pop-up notifications?
I have followed the instructions to turn off notifications, yet this one still pops up with monotonous regularity, every few minutes the whole time the computer is on. I'm at a loss as to what to do next. I don't need to set up my A33 as it's already…
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asked 2025-12-02T18:58:45.7633333+00:00
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Lorraine A
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answered 2025-12-04T19:54:31.5766667+00:00
Lorraine A
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display settings not loading
my display settings wont load when i click on them, this is the only settings tab that has this problem
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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