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how to get the latest version of windows 11
I currently have Windows 11 home 22H2 on my new laptop. It says I need to update to the newest version of windows 11 to receive updates. How do I achieve this?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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2026-09-09T17:12:56.7433333+00:00
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Joe Harwood
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2026-09-10T15:49:51.86+00:00
David-M
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the SMB / network‑sharing issue
every time i update to a newer version of Windows 25H2 i loss connection to my other computers on the network. I have to uninstall the update and run 24H2. This has been going on since October 2025. HELP
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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updates wont install
I have 2 updates that download but wont install at all just says retry I have tried numerous times.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-10T15:34:16.2766667+00:00
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Stuart Bell
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2026-09-10T15:34:34.9066667+00:00
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how to get documents to preview in preview pane after forced Microsoft update that I can not uninstall
After the last Microsoft supposed security update to Windows 11 which can not be uninstalled, I can not preview any of my Word, Pdf., Excel etc files in the preview pane for windows explorer. My jpeg files are about the only ones that sow in the preview…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-08T15:30:33.9733333+00:00
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Pauline Sallee
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2026-09-10T15:19:56.62+00:00
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Ruwim.B
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missing gettext_x64r.dll
after the recent windows update the file gettext_x64r.dll is missing. How can I restore or download it? Thanks.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-10T12:24:55.2+00:00
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Giorgio Cuppini
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2026-09-10T13:03:13.5466667+00:00
David-M
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Windows failed update 25H2, error code 0xc1900101
I saw this problem is usually related to drivers and Ihave removed some outdated drivers but nothing changed. I saw a solved answer with this same error code but it seemed to be specifically tailored for that other user and his specific driver issues. …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-09T09:42:30.9233333+00:00
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Francesco Santoro
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2026-09-10T12:07:07.9866667+00:00
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Ramesh Srinivasan
86,840
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Teams, Whatsapp, Zoom are not working on Windows 11, while there is Internet and all updates are installed.
Teams, Whatsapp, Zoom are not working on Windows 11, while there is Internet and all updates are installed.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-09T20:00:43.54+00:00
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Mehmet Bilginsoy
0
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2026-09-10T11:58:56.2066667+00:00
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John Jefferson Doyon
86,980
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Windows update bugs with cam keyboard and fingerprint
Bug Report: Intermittent Keyboard Ghosting and Webcam Disconnection (Code 45) Following Boot/Wake/Unlock Events — Windows 11 Summary Since late July 2026, I have experienced two recurring, intermittent hardware-adjacent issues on my primary laptop (MSI…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-01T17:46:34.75+00:00
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Aadarsh Prakash
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2026-09-10T11:09:16.59+00:00
Aadarsh Prakash
0
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File Explorer reverts to legacy Windows 10 ribbon after KB5120998 (build 26200.9278) — 766 corrupt OOBE payloads in component store; RestoreHealth fails with 0x800f0915
Environment: Windows 11 25H2, x64. Build 26200.9278 (KB5120998) was installed on Sep 8, 2026. Symptom After the update, File Explorer opened with the legacy Windows 10 ribbon UI — no tabs, no modern command bar, no address/search band. It persisted…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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No sound Windows 11 Home.
This happened 2 days ago as a windows update became available, which seemed to momentarily fix it, but no sound again, substack, tiktok, youtube, rumble. Tech chat helper Ahmed could find nothing wrong, suggested downloading an ISO for a clean…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-09T22:29:46.8166667+00:00
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Robert W. Avery
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2026-09-09T23:05:57.99+00:00
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Ivan B
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Windows Updates will not complete on new HP Omnibook laptop
Windows updates will not load on my new HP laptop.....they download as normal.....hit restart and at about 30% the screen goes black and the HP logo stays on screen without anything happening. I do a hard restart and the machine reverts back to old /…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-09T16:31:13.5+00:00
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Patrick Hanley
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2026-09-09T17:02:15.1066667+00:00
CrazyKats
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Windows 11 version 25H2 (repair version) not installing
Hello my laptop had some problems recently and i triec to install the 25H2 repair version and it doesnt install it took too long to install and when it was 99% it startec again and now its giving me an error code 0x80246019 and now its saying something…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-07T20:56:43.9033333+00:00
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Khaled alenezi
45
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2026-09-09T16:49:10.0966667+00:00
Khaled alenezi
45
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2 answers
How Can I Get Long-Time Notifications for Updates
I'd like to be notified when new updates are available so I can install them at my convenience. Is this possible? I often walk away from my computer leaving Word and Excel documents open, and when I return I might find Updates have closed these programs…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-09T16:04:14.5866667+00:00
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David Smith
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2026-09-09T16:40:15.19+00:00
DaveM121
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Windows 11 25H2 - Unable to install updates due to missing WinRE (Operation failed: 2) and BCD information
I was running Windows 11 23H2 for a long time, though ever since I've installed it, I've had this note shown in Windows Update and was unable to install any updates that would directly update my Windows version I tried clicking "Reinstall Now"…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-09T13:35:47.78+00:00
ToxxyTheTrash
0
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2026-09-09T15:57:08.96+00:00
ToxxyTheTrash
0
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This is unacceptable. I have an urgent alarming issue that I need human agent to help me with and I cannot get in contact with them because AI bots are a joke.
I can't install security updates. I couldn't update the last one and the new one also doesn't want to install I need urgent help and the support is garbage. AI bot keeps failing, doesn't even respond and has constant errors I tried through other…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-09T11:22:57.65+00:00
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Uroš Bilbija
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2026-09-09T14:52:53.9933333+00:00
Bulldog
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I didn't get the novelties from the KB5124008 26200.9445 update after I installed it after a lot of hassle
So, today I finally managed to install the update KB5124008 26200.9445, but it was after a lot of suffering, I had to install it through the Microsoft catalog and had to do the recovery through Windows Update but here it is: but now, I face a new…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-09T10:55:20.2266667+00:00
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Lucas ADDC
20
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2026-09-09T12:56:00.6533333+00:00
EmilyS726
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Independent Advisor
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Every update destroys my audio
Every since 2024 my audio has cracks and pops. I thought it was headphones, so i bought new ones. turns out i now have two perfectly fine headphones. I ran through every solution ont he interne. Reinstall driver. update audio, chipset, and whatever. I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2025-09-12T17:26:32.5133333+00:00
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Sleepingmydayaway
25
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answered
2026-09-09T12:32:48.4433333+00:00
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Wynand Botha
0
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2 answers
Null is not available error
I am getting null is not available errors when trying to open apps on my windows 11 home laptop
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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HP Pro Tower 290 G9 – KB5121003 causes boot failure and severe NTFS corruption after clean Windows 11 install
I’m working with a batch of five new HP Pro Tower 290 G9 desktops and have been troubleshooting repeated Windows 11 boot failures that appear to be triggered by the August 2026 cumulative security update KB5121003 (build 26200.9168). After several…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
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2026-09-05T02:13:18.8633333+00:00
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Michael Eubanks
0
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2026-09-09T10:36:25.9566667+00:00
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Neil D
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Strange Microsoft Defender behaviour.
Just today, I restarted my device for the new Windows update. I do not know why, whether it is a new bug or not, but when I open file explorer, Windows Defender gives me a notification saying: "Unauthorized changes blocked". It happened the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,466 questions
asked
2026-09-08T23:48:04.16+00:00
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Wu Chang
20
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commented
2026-09-09T03:21:06.2333333+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan
86,840
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Independent Advisor