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My laptop will not allow me to save to my folders. How do I change this

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-06-18T00:32:31.2966667+00:00
GiginRandy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T00:32:54.6233333+00:00

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My Microsoft/Xbox account was hacked.

The attacker changed my sign-in email alias and removed my original email. My Xbox gamertag still exists (frnxz0212), but Microsoft says my original account does not exist. I need account recovery help.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-18T00:26:13.4966667+00:00
Fernando Florentino 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T00:26:27.5266667+00:00

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How to fix BSOD AppleSsd.sys

Windows 10 on bootcamp keeps crashing BSOD stating applessd.sys I have tried redownloading official drivers and reinstalling windows but I still have the same issues I already made 1 post but the previous person was not able to help solve this issue.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-17T20:45:32.7866667+00:00
AIY E 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T00:24:17.0833333+00:00
TaoLi 86,475 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Cannot access Microsoft Account

My son has redeemed a gift code for Minecraft but cannot log in to Microsoft to play the game. We've tried the password recovery form at least 3 times and it was not succesful. The help files tell us to create a new account, but then we can't access…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-17T23:21:06.1966667+00:00
Andrew Durward 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T00:19:55.6033333+00:00
Darhyl Amizola 44,035 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Pin does not work

After a Windows update last week, Windows will not accept my PIN. I do get a window to verify my PIN, but do not receive the Code to proceed.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-15T20:14:48.4433333+00:00
Jack Bertoli 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-18T00:14:19.3866667+00:00
Clary-N 12,035 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My Windows 11 is randomly deacitvatied, and won't reactiveate.

I upgraded some parts in my PC recently and reinstalled windows to a fresh ssd. Was having trouble getting my old key to work so I just went ahead and bought a digital license linked to my Microsoft account through the Microsoft store app so I wouldn't…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-13T03:56:01.86+00:00
Owen G 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-18T00:13:02.5466667+00:00
Alexandr S 105.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I scan a document from my Canon printer into my computer

I need to scan a few pages of info into my computer but am having trouble doing it.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-05-25T00:09:17.6966667+00:00
Julie Mills 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-18T00:09:52.8433333+00:00
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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taskbar stops hiding

Hi. Could it be that the taskbar stops hiding as soon as i activate Fortect VPN? Seems like that is the trigger. Is this a know issue?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-06-18T00:07:26.14+00:00
Gerben Clements 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T00:07:38.2333333+00:00

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Error message

Trying to uninstall Adobe Acrobat. I get an Error message- the feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable. Also get the samemessage when I open QuickBooks

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-06-17T16:15:51.6866667+00:00
Christopher Ward 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T23:39:51.6433333+00:00
Sin-D 10,315 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to stop pcs sharing the same Microsoft account from syncing data

I have two PCs one I use for business stuff and the other for personal - I do not want them to share anything - files, browser history, etc

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-17T21:17:30.3033333+00:00
Dude In Leather 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T23:34:05.1233333+00:00
Dude In Leather 20 Reputation points
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window update

how to update my desktop its old old version and i cannot update it as it say update unavailable

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2026-06-17T09:27:58.03+00:00
sachin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T23:32:35.9666667+00:00
Sin-D 10,315 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My MSN games wont save progress.

This is BS... I am not a prgramer so this should not be so difficult. I have play the game and it never saves my progress. I this MSN is really missing the boat by having this all so hard to figure out. Please get it together.. [Moderator note: PII…

Windows for home | Other | Apps
asked 2026-06-17T20:35:31.62+00:00
Kandi Robbins 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T23:27:32.2166667+00:00
Sin-D 10,315 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Uk government age verification not working

I have verified my age on my xbox account however when I go to change my privacy settings to allow me to communicate with other plays not on my friends list or try to use discord it my settings will revert back to the default of 'friends only'. I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-12T19:27:11.7433333+00:00
Kieran 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T23:23:52.64+00:00
kyle lewis 0 Reputation points
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A troll is pretending to be me on xbox live

Hello, another xbox live user is using a picture of me from when I was underage. He took from facebook and has been trolling people and telling them my full name. I've made several reports but nothing has happened. Its been going for months now.

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-06-17T23:21:07.6533333+00:00
Real one FrFr 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T23:21:26.5766667+00:00

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My account live suspended but no strikes, warnings, emails, active suspensions?

When I tell you i'm confused, I mean it. For these past couple of months I have had a major problem with playing minecraft, I haven't played it in a while and today I decided to get on, mind you I BARELY play any xbox related games so there obviously I…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-03-27T01:53:54.03+00:00
Sosuke thyserv 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T23:15:03.8833333+00:00
Rhyleigh Mackenzie 0 Reputation points
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actualización windows 11 controlador de sonido realtek high definition audio no se puede iniciar codigo 10

Hola, realicé una actualización de Windows 11 en el mes de agosto de 2025 y al parecer la actualización del controlador de sonido no se realizó completamente debido a que se agotó la batería y se apagó la laptop, lo que provocó que no se pueda escuchar,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-01-24T20:12:36.3833333+00:00
Luis SWEARS CARVAJAL 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T23:13:01.88+00:00
javier carcamo 0 Reputation points
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upgrade to windows 10 from 8

I want to upgrade from windows 8 to windows 10 on my computer for newer version to use...

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2025-07-30T03:12:17.4333333+00:00
Kimberly Sparks 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T22:43:57.6066667+00:00
Daniel Trillo 0 Reputation points
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WHEN I CLICK MY “WATCHLIST”/ “PORTFOLIO” , IT STATES CANNOT BE FOUND/NOT EXIST?

WHEN I CLICK MY “WATCHLIST”/ “PORTFOLIO” , IT STATES CANNOT BE FOUND/NOT EXIST?

Windows for home | Other | Apps
asked 2026-06-12T23:13:50.3733333+00:00
KENNETH PARKER 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T22:41:01.23+00:00
MRK 0 Reputation points
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Since Parallels 26 doesn't work on Mac ARM

Since Parallels 26 doesn't work on Mac air M5 silicon, what version do I need and how do I get it

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-17T22:41:55.3766667+00:00
Pat Anderson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T22:42:05.73+00:00

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Windows Defender won't stop Ace browser hijacker from trying to download

Ace browser Hijacker substituted itself for my browser. I have spent all day getting my browser back. Now Ace keeps trying to reinvade and Windows Defender seems to do does nothing to stop it.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-06-17T23:11:36.94+00:00
Cecil Frost 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T23:11:53.32+00:00

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