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Multiple windows keep opening after windows update on Tuesday

After installation of MS Update, Installation Successful: Windows successfully installed the following update: Security Intelligence Update for Microsoft Defender Antivirus - KB2267602 (Version 1.455.439.0) - Current Channel (Broad) Multiple windows open…

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asked 2026-07-31T12:32:20.09+00:00
Crawford, Leslie 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-31T17:57:22.58+00:00
mirha fatima 0 Reputation points
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Task Manager shows -2147483247% CPU usage when opening the Performance tab

My system is running Windows 11 Pro for Workstations, build 26200.8655, with a 250K Plus CPU. When I open the Performance tab in Task Manager, there's a random chance (I’d estimate around 10%) that the CPU performance thumbnail on the left side turns…

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asked 2026-06-27T08:13:00.34+00:00
Suchang Feng 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-07T05:57:40.64+00:00
Anonymous
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Taskbar Disappears on Asus devices on applying ApplicationLaunchRestrictions from Applocker CSP

Hi everyone, We're seeing an issue on a subset of Windows 11 ASUS devices after applying an Application Launch Restrictions of Applocker CSP on adding a whitelist of a few custom apps. …

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asked 2026-06-30T13:01:41.1133333+00:00
Sam Doe 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-30T14:10:00.2333333+00:00
Harry Phan 28,050 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix Post-login black screen and UI hang, Desktop Window Manager (dwmcore.dll) crashes with 0xc00001ad after nvlddmkm TDR reset?

Summary of Issue After I log into Windows, the system frequently gets stuck on a black screen. The PC remains powered on, but the desktop does not render, and the UI is unresponsive. The only workaround is to keep moving the mouse cursor continuously for…

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asked 2026-06-25T01:57:21.68+00:00
Alwandia Ridwan Wadiska 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-26T07:03:52.4866667+00:00
Xuan Nhu 890 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to fix lag

using anmation and more non effective and some time stuck the os its irritating moments are i dont like

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asked 2026-06-22T12:54:29.7933333+00:00
Praveen C 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-22T13:42:39.81+00:00
HLBui 11,095 Reputation points Independent Advisor
6 answers

Taskbar Calendar

I am really disappointed that Windows 11 has disabled the calendar, when clicking on the date and time in the task bar. I often use this when working in a document or website and need a quick overview to see what the date will be in a few weeks. It has…

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asked 2025-11-12T16:24:52.55+00:00
Rohde, Mary P 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-21T16:40:36.6933333+00:00
TomHarmon-2864 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 Start Menu/Search hangs and Windows Hello for Business will not provision

Subject: Windows 11 Start Menu/Search hangs, AppX errors for Workspace ONE, and Windows Hello for Business will not provision Hello Microsoft Support, I need assistance with a Windows 11 device where the Start Menu and Windows Search freeze or stop…

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asked 2026-06-17T10:50:21.75+00:00
7s aljohni 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-21T09:17:51.56+00:00
7s aljohni 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 11 Running Slower After Recent Update – Anyone Else Experiencing This

After installing the latest Windows 11 update, I've noticed slower boot times and occasional lag when opening applications. I've already checked startup programs and disk usage, but the issue persists. Has anyone else experienced similar performance…

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asked 2026-06-03T12:27:15.74+00:00
david james 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-03T13:33:16.3533333+00:00
Tracy Le 10,970 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Shell Launcher V2 crashing on Windows 11 IoT Enterprise when replacing Explorer.exe

Is Shell Launcher V2 unstable with legacy multi-window applications?

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asked 2026-05-19T14:05:01.44+00:00
Baldwin Galdino 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-19T14:40:43.7266667+00:00
Harry Phan 28,050 Reputation points Independent Advisor
6 answers

Multiple windows pop-up while using alt+tab command

Multiple windows pop-up while using alt+tab command

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asked 2026-04-06T10:19:55.0166667+00:00
Mrugank Patel 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T06:28:36.4333333+00:00
Ivy Bui (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 510 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
5 answers

An Advanced Question Regarding Windows Image Management

Hello, I have a question about an advanced Windows distribution image. As we know, we can convert \sources\install.swm to wim with the following command: dism /export-image /sourceimagefile:<drive>:\sources\install.swm…

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asked 2026-04-05T14:31:49.34+00:00
NPLGlitcherPatcher 350 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-11T11:20:06.9766667+00:00
NPLGlitcherPatcher 350 Reputation points
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Laptop CPU is maxing out when hardly anything is open

Hi guys. I'm desperate for ideas please. I'm having an issue with my employer-provided laptop that my employer's tech people can't figure out after 6 months. At about midday (+/- an hour) each day, the CPU suddenly fluctuates between about 70-96%,…

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asked 2026-03-16T00:04:02.1666667+00:00
Sharyn Bartlem 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-25T23:30:21.9866667+00:00
Sharyn Bartlem 0 Reputation points
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after get the update patch from Microsoft on my samsung galaxy book4 laptop my c drive showing access denied

We are having 400 plus samsung laptops in our company I would like to inform you that the updated released from Microsoft on 27th February and 11th March 2026, we are facing an access error on my c Drive on my Windows 11 Professional 25H2 Laptop samsung…

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asked 2026-03-16T06:49:14.62+00:00
edited an answer 2026-03-25T03:42:11.73+00:00
Quinnie Quoc 11,830 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Task manager performance Tab graph colours colors are the same

I have multiple NICs in a computer, Task Manager lets me choose which NIC displays in the bottom key panel, but since the colors are "set" and not automatic, all nics graph in pink. Which means that all you can see is the instantaneous value,…

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asked 2026-03-13T11:29:23.2666667+00:00
Conrad Braam 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-16T08:15:33.2566667+00:00
VPHAN 42,485 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Most of the icons on my taskbar aren't showing. They are just grey.

the icons on my taskbar are not showing but only grey boxes. Although I can open the app by clicking the icon but it still doesn't show. I have added the image below.

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asked 2025-09-03T14:59:58.8166667+00:00
Muqadas Batool 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-14T18:15:50.78+00:00
C Campbell 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Dell Latitude 5550 laptops with Windows 11 that will not power off

We currently have 3 Dell Latitude 5550 laptops with Windows 11 that will not power off when selecting Start, Power, & Shut Down. They simply restart. We've ensured the BIOS is updated on all 3m ensured all available updates have been installed, and…

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asked 2026-02-10T21:11:57.04+00:00
Darrin Moon 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-10T21:44:17.4233333+00:00
Domic Vo 29,480 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Taskbar in Windows 11 - unmovable and so frustrating!

Is there any discussion regarding the ability to move the Taskbar to different sections of the screen (top, left, right, bottom) in Windows 11, as it was in Windows 10? This limitation is quite disappointing and is impacting my productivity during daily…

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asked 2025-11-12T15:52:21.72+00:00
Jennifer Mullen 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-31T08:02:32.15+00:00
Dereck Anderson 0 Reputation points
2 answers

File Explorer hangs and closes when opening from taskbar shortcut, not Win + E

Hey all. We were having an issue with one user's laptop where whenever they would open file explorer, the computer would hang up and eventually close explorer and reopen it. We went through and cleared the file history and unchecked all of the…

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asked 2026-01-28T14:44:37.19+00:00
Faas, Jason 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-29T17:05:09.5566667+00:00
Faas, Jason 60 Reputation points
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window 11 pro purchased to day received digital key but after updation checked version i found it still window 10 pro

I have purchased to day Microsoft 11 pro and received a product digital key of 25 digits but after upgradation of window I checked the version I found it still window 10 pro. Now what I can do I am Safee my id from where i purchased the window form…

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asked 2025-12-22T15:52:24.1566667+00:00
Safee Bokhari 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-01-13T15:10:33.56+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Trying to run ADUC "as different user" causes Explorer to crash.

On my company's work laptop, I am trying to launch "Active Directory Users & Computers," using the "Run as different user" option from the right-click menu; this is so I can use a different set of credentials that can make changes…

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asked 2026-01-12T20:06:01.7366667+00:00
SDF 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-12T22:28:46.76+00:00
SDF 60 Reputation points