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My computer indicates that the printer is offline and cannot connect,
I am not able to print even though the printer is connected and recognized by bluetooth. I have reinstalled to drivers, but still cannot print.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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2026-08-15T03:57:08.8933333+00:00
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Robert Balin
0
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answered
2026-09-10T14:28:05.9333333+00:00
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Dee Hackler
0
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Bluetooth connections prevent media from being played
Hello, I am experiencing an issue I have never ran into with my new Acer Windows 11 laptop and I cannot find anything that helps me. Anytime I have a Bluetooth (audio) device connected such as my headphones or speakers, any media will not play. Whether…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-08-28T10:16:16.3766667+00:00
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Maxence Caillat
0
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2026-09-10T10:43:33.4166667+00:00
Maxence Caillat
0
Reputation points
2 answers
What do I need to do to get RealTec audio to accept bluetooth speakers
Since the last Windows update on 8/30/26, i have not been able to get the Realtec to accept the connected bluetooth speaker (Shotz open ear). From the bluetooth install (connect/pairing) the software shows that the Shotz speakers are there, but when you…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-09-04T19:25:36.4133333+00:00
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Ken BERCAW
0
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2026-09-10T08:47:39.01+00:00
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Vikki-T
9,685
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Moderator
1 answer
Keys on keybord do not work, exmple the letter Q & A The shift key & the Control key do not work
My laptop keyboard is not fully functional. Keys like the letter A – Q- 8 – Control do not work. I am currently typing by using the screen keyboard. How do I fix this. [Moderator Note: Personal Info Removed] <moderator: PII removed>
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-09-03T20:09:43.4233333+00:00
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Mark Richardson
0
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2026-09-10T08:34:59.4133333+00:00
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Clary-N
15,730
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
My bluetooth doesn´t work
Hallo I have got a problem with bluetooth in my pc, I want to connect my wireless controler (dualsense and xbox controler) both of them my PC see but when I click on it, it doesn´t pair. I tryed to everything, updating bluetooth drivers, reinstaling…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
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2026-09-08T17:21:49.3233333+00:00
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Martin Stolarčík
0
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2026-09-10T07:22:11.7033333+00:00
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Hendrix-V
18,515
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Windows 11 Home Hypervisor Remains On Error & Cannot Be Closed
Windows 11 Home Hypervisor Remains On Error & Cannot Be Closed Operating System Name: Windows 11 Home Version: 26200.9278 How did it start? Windows 11 was installed with virtualization enabled on an AMD processor.** What's the problem? Boot time is…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-08-30T17:10:47.7333333+00:00
NPLGlitcherPatcher
350
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edited a comment
2026-09-10T06:55:18.3033333+00:00
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Kai-H
26,135
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
connected bluetooth device but no cound coming from the device
connected bluetooth device but no cound coming from the device
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-09-10T05:41:56.9366667+00:00
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Rituraj Singh
0
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2026-09-10T06:40:51.9666667+00:00
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Thileep Kumar
4,215
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
GPU Temperature Not Displaying Correctly in Task Manager
Description: I am running Windows 11 25H2 (Build 26200.9168), which introduced integrated GPU temperature display in Task Manager. However, on my system, the temperature for the Intel iGPU is not showing properly. Screenshot details: GPU 0 (Intel Iris Xe…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-08-13T11:18:39.9766667+00:00
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X Milu
0
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commented
2026-09-10T04:46:54.3866667+00:00
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david gerardo guerrero garcia
0
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1 answer
Windows bsod
For the past few days I've been crashing a lot I was able to fix it for a week but today it happened again and I have no idea whyminidumps https://www.mediafire.com/folder/h0kw64ps2ogen/Dumps
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-09-06T19:19:31.5133333+00:00
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Motiejus Tamutis
0
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2026-09-10T04:12:51.9566667+00:00
Motiejus Tamutis
0
Reputation points
5 answers
2026-09 Security Update (KB5124008) stops HyperX Cloud Orbit S headset from working
Hello After installing KB5124008 I have no sound through my HyperX Cloud Orbit S headset. The volume control on the taskbar is also frozen (can't adjust volume up or down). So, I temporarily uninstalled the update and the headset began working. I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
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2 answers
how to fix bluetooth on windows 11
my bluetooth toggle button will not stay in the on position
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-08-28T15:15:50.3833333+00:00
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Wesley Lockley
10
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-10T00:54:44.4666667+00:00
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NicholasThornton-8964
0
Reputation points
1 answer
SOLVED – Windows 11 shuts down and immediately restarts – Realtek 8852BE driver 6001.15.165.1500
After Windows Update installed Realtek 8852BE Wireless LAN WiFi 6 PCI-E NIC driver version 6001.15.165.1500, my ASUS PC would no longer shut down normally. Symptoms: Start → Shut down caused the PC to immediately restart. Holding Shift while clicking…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-09-09T14:40:12.6433333+00:00
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Fernando Salazar
0
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answered
2026-09-10T00:05:07.5966667+00:00
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Emma1-N
11,865
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Audio output issue
I have a wired headset that has two 3.5mm audio jacks for input and output. When I first turn on the computer there is no audio and the option for the headset doesn't show up as and option, if i click more sound and settings it shows that it is not…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-09-09T21:09:20.9933333+00:00
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Elijah LeTourneau
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-09T23:47:42.71+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig
32,825
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
How do I get out of protected mode?
I seem to be missing my printer that has been connected to my computer all along. Unfortunately, it does not give me that printer option because it is saying it is in Protected Mode. How do I get out of protected mode?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-09-09T22:09:48.62+00:00
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Kristen Jackman
0
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2026-09-09T22:54:15.78+00:00
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Ivan B
122.3K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Printing from outlook hijacked by one note
Been trying to solve an issue from my mum. Essentially since one of the updates was installed onenote seems to be the default printer for outlook, I have tried the usual fixes setting actual printer as default, unticking one note etc but nothing works…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
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2 answers
JBL won't connect
JBL headphones used to work. Blue light comes on. I uninstalled and now cannot reinstall. Computer doesn't recognize them.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-09-09T21:21:01.5866667+00:00
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Delores Ekberg
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-09T21:56:59.0633333+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig
32,825
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows is blocking my external LG DVD Writer
Windows 11 is blocking the LG External DVD writer because of the driver
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-09-09T19:26:03.8366667+00:00
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Todd Duncan
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-09T21:53:10.7133333+00:00
Todd Duncan
0
Reputation points
2 answers
How do i fix my sound on my Windows 11 computer?
My sound is not working at all on my Windows 11 computer. Can anyone help me fix this issue that i am having?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-09-09T07:41:07.12+00:00
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Michael Fraraccio
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-09T20:39:23.9733333+00:00
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Autumn
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Need tech support for printer connection problem
My windows 11 Desktop cannot connect to my epson printer.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-09-09T19:14:21.54+00:00
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Mirek Jakl
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-09T19:21:33.3666667+00:00
Bulldog
4,315
Reputation points
2 answers
no audio on laptop
Speakers not working on laptop. no audio. no Bluetooth to remote speaker.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,312 questions
asked
2026-09-09T16:34:49.64+00:00
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Bill Guell
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-09T17:07:36.61+00:00
David-M
125K
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Independent Advisor