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Existing Dell Laptop with Windows 11, recently patched, now my Dell Windows License is not valid.

I have had this laptop from Dell for 4 years and it was running fine. Microsoft patch updated the OS to windows 11, things were still fine. Got another patch, and not it says I need to Activate Windows. Microsoft wont help me and Dell won't help me unless I pay either 199 for a new license, or 99 for Dell support. WHY do I need to buy a new license for a lap

windowsJohn Couch52m ago

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windows hello not working

Open attachment: Screenshot 2026-09-12 224302 Open attachment: Screenshot 2026-09-12 222823 when signing into my google account with a passkey, it says "something went wrong, try again," and when I check settings, all windows hello options are unavailable.

windowsEuhan Galapon52m ago

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A network printer works from its own panel but Windows jobs stay in an old queue

In this worked case, a printer produces its own test page after a router change. Windows still shows the original queue, and application print jobs remain pending. The printer may have received a different network address. Should the team replace the driver immediately?

windows worked-exampleRiley50 rep · 2h ago

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Windows will not reactivate after a motherboard replacement and a Home-to-Pro reinstall

In this example, a repaired desktop receives a fresh Windows Pro installation. The previous installation was Home with a digital license linked to the owner’s Microsoft account. The activation troubleshooter does not make Pro activate. What should be checked before assuming the linked account is broken?

windows worked-exampleAvery80 rep · 2h ago

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How do I disable a physical Copilot button?

I am using Windows 11 and my laptop has a physical Copilot button. How do I disable it? It's right next to my left-arrow button. When gaming, in high-intensity critical moments, I sometimes accidentally press the copilot button instead of left-arrow, and the Copilot app shows up, disrupting my game, causing me to lose the game. Things I've tried: Looking thr

microsoft-copilot windows-11hanshenrikApr 4

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How to get the detailed context menu from the first time in Windows 11?

In Windows-11, there are two context menus in Windows explorer (go to a file and right-click): When you click "Show more options", only then you see: You might see the menu option "Scan with Microsoft Defender" in the second one (I just can't believe this option is not accessible by default). As I find actively checking for threats very important, I'd like t

windows-explorer windows context-menuDominiqueJan 27

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How to remove the “Store” results from the Start Menu?

I have noticed Windows Store applications listed when searching my Start Menu and would like to remove them. My PC is running Windows 11 (25H2, build 26200.6901). I have tried: using the Settings application to set Personalisation > Start > Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more to disabled . using Local Group Policy Editor to set

start-menu windows-search windows-11Kelly ThomasOct 25

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How can I find out what caused a TPM lockout?

I am investigating a TPM lockout on my Windows machine. How can I find out what caused a TPM lockout? My environment: Windows 11 24H2 Pro MSI GS76 Stealth 11UH laptop ( mirror ) Information from tpm.msc : TPM Specification Version: Your system is running 2.0. Manufacturer Name: The module is manufactured by INTC (Intel). Manufacturer Version: The specific fi

lock windows tpmFranck DernoncourtJan 5

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How to disable the shortcut of pressing and releasing Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Winkey that launches M365 Copilot?

When I press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Winkey then release it, M365 Copilot pops up. I have other shortcuts that use those modifiers, so sometimes I hold those modifiers in expectations that I might or might not need to use a different shortcut. If I don't press any letters and release the modifiers, the pesky window pops up, which interferes with my workflow. How to c

keyboard-shortcuts windows-11vicky_molokhOct 25