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A program we use no longer works after Windows 11 Update

We use a program called Frazer. My desktop is set up as a server, and our other desktop is set up as a client. The client accesses the database from my computer. After the update in October the client would no longer connect to the server. It says…

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asked 2025-12-31T20:50:09.17+00:00
VIP LENDING 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-08T21:08:54.3266667+00:00
VIP LENDING 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Pinned apps disappear every time I sign out on Start menu

Every time we restart, or sign out, or restart file explorer, the pinned apps on the start menu disappear. We already attempted a fresh Windows 11 24H2 install, scanned for corrupted files and repair the OS. No change. I know that pinned apps are stored…

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asked 2025-08-15T15:11:31.94+00:00
Virtus 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-08T19:27:49.6166667+00:00
Timothy William Cochran 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Mapped drives slow loading of folders and files

Since moving to Windows 11, we're having issues with mapped drives and the time it takes to open files and folders. We never had the problem with Windows 10. Our settings have remained the same it's the OS that is different. Has anyone else had this…

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asked 2023-12-27T16:09:38.9766667+00:00
Freestone 10 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-01-08T17:45:24.6+00:00
Star Goose 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Owner change to Domain Admins on Enterprise Workstations

Is there a GP that will allow owner change on many (300) workstations... and have that selected as a Default when a computer is staged: At least to change in bulk - and not 1:1. Right-click on the PC object and choose 'Security' tab. …

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asked 2022-11-22T23:08:00.383+00:00
Jason Girard 21 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-08T13:15:20.4733333+00:00
Mukesh Agarwal 65 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 11 File Tags Autocomplete Not Working

When you try to tag a file, for example .JPG, we used to have a autocomplete or suggestion results available. This autocomplete disappeared in Oct 2024.

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asked 2024-11-18T21:42:51.6633333+00:00
Todd Holmes 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-08T12:48:48.01+00:00
Michael Barsanti 25 Reputation points
2 answers

File Tags in Windows 11 does not autocomplete

I have upgraded Windows 10 to Windows 11. It has been over a month since the upgrade. One problem, I have is that when I enter file tags, the system does not autocomplete, like it did under Windows 10. For example, if I had multiple files with the…

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asked 2021-11-14T15:49:48.637+00:00
Michael Henderson 131 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-08T12:47:59.62+00:00
Michael Barsanti 25 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 11 File Tags Autocomplete Not Working

Usually when I try to add EXIF tags to my files in Windows 11 File Explorer, it will show a list of autocomplete options, making it much easier and faster to add tags. However, the autocomplete has stopped working for me. It was working just a few days…

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asked 2024-10-01T10:02:33.0066667+00:00
Spencer H 150 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-08T12:22:09.78+00:00
StaceySC 15 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WHEA Logger - A fatal hardware error has occurred

Hi there, I've been trying to debug a WHEA error that I've gotten randomly since I've built my new PC running Windows 11. Below are the details of the error from Event Viewer: <Event…

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asked 2022-07-22T06:03:39.37+00:00
Jarod Kurland 146 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-08T09:33:40.2633333+00:00
MIha Gruden 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to enroll new thinkpad E14 PC in to autopilot by OEM

I have 2 new thinkpad E14 G6 PC. Lenovo can't support enroll them into our company autopilot Tenant

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asked 2025-10-15T15:20:14.99+00:00
Neal Liu (CN) 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-01-08T08:27:53.36+00:00
Jilakara Hemalatha 7,480 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Media Feature Pack for Windows 11 not showing under Optional Features

Looking to find out how to install Media Feature Pack on Windows 11. Following the instructions to Optional Features, however, Media Feature Pack does not show as an option to install. Thank you kindly for your time and considerations. ~Marianne

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asked 2025-06-25T15:26:58.4033333+00:00
Marianne Finney 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-07T15:32:55.18+00:00
Douba 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Keyboard stops working after "switching user"

Hi, On a few PCs within my organisation, we are having the following issue. If you are signed in and then decide to switch user, the keyboard stops working and you have to unplug it and plug it back in (at times you have to restart the entire PC). I have…

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asked 2023-11-01T16:33:18.8033333+00:00
ICTSupport 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-07T05:15:52.23+00:00
A. Diamond 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

[Solved] Error code: 0x80072eff on windows updates

Error number: 0x80072EFF on widows update & microsoft update whats the fix. Anyone know?

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asked 2020-10-05T10:16:27.44+00:00
Keron Pollard 26 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-06T00:37:16.7333333+00:00
Timothy Wilkins 0 Reputation points
7 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Optional Features Missing Win10, 11

Hi, Is there any change from the Microsoft side for adding optional Windows 10 and 11 features like ADS Tools through the APPs container instead of using PowerShell? It seems missing now. Thanks.

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asked 2024-01-03T10:14:49.94+00:00
create share 676 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-05T22:44:19.9533333+00:00
利徳 藤原 0 Reputation points
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I've downloaded and isntalled the 20231 ARM64 Preview build(.VHDX) and due to install issues, have repeated the process a few times, including creating new virtual machines, and in the process have misplaced the activation key

I would also like to know the answer to this As the ARM peview is Windows Pro, unless you own the pro version of windows if doesn't seem to work. As i only have Home versions if Windows i feel that paying 200 for a preview version of windows just to…

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asked 2024-05-13T23:09:27.56+00:00
Alexander Arévalo 50 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-06T14:55:02+00:00
Juan Gonzalez alonso 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to disable "auto-connect" for specific or all Bluetooth devices? How do I stop my devices from fighting over my earbuds?

There seems to be absolutely no way in any of the settings I've looked through to turn auto-connect off for Bluetooth devices. I use my galaxy buds on my Samsung phone and my Samsung Galaxy Book, and I have seamless ear-bud connection turned off. If this…

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asked 2025-02-14T02:53:52.3333333+00:00
Joshua Newberry 95 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-06T15:12:13.76+00:00
Dr. J. Freeman 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Unable to map a network drive to a PC with AzureAD credentials

We are trying to map a drive from one PC to another utilizing an AzureAD account. This AzureAD account is a member of the local administrators group on the PC we are trying to map the network drive to (C$, Admin$, etc). Everytime we try, it gives us a…

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asked 2025-03-12T17:52:45.45+00:00
Christopher Townsend 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-05T17:00:23.3+00:00
Deepak Kumar 0 Reputation points
1 answer

PC crashes / freezes , no error, WHEA-logger event id 1

Hello all, I have had my PC freeze or crash for awhile now and I have not been able to solve the issue for nearly two months now. Initially when I had this problem it would only tend to crash after I closed a game , but recently it crashes more…

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asked 2025-05-21T13:26:36.35+00:00
Dimi K 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-06T00:04:17.0266667+00:00
Rafunny 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Recent files missing from File Explorer

File Explorer, at the Home Level always had three options displayed right under the files and folders in the "root": Recent Favorites Shared These are now totally missing, and I am no longer able to access my recent files -- a facility…

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asked 2025-06-24T21:58:04.3733333+00:00
Piet Opperman 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-01-06T15:49:33.4366667+00:00
Ed Moore 0 Reputation points
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Webmail domain purchase

I tried to purchase a domain on Microsoft previously, but couldn't complete the purchase. When i tried to purchase again the domain, it is shown that the domain is not available. Why is it so? How can i revive the domain?

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asked 2025-08-26T09:17:40.2033333+00:00
Mohammed Ameen 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-07T02:11:51.7+00:00
MOHAMMED AMEEN KADIYARAKAM 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Explorer - Remove Pane Located at Right

It seems that I've accidentally configured Windows 11 Explorer to show a pane at the right side of the application. I don't know the name of this pane - but I'd like to remove it. The pane is often in the way of other information. I've tried poking…

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asked 2026-01-05T17:17:59.11+00:00
=D 40 Reputation points
accepted 2026-01-05T19:15:54.4066667+00:00
=D 40 Reputation points