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OOBELOCAL error when disabling security questions for local accounts in local group policy - Win 11 24H2

I've been creating a new golden image for a new model of system we are getting, when setting the Prevent the use of security questions for local accounts local group policy option in Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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Setup
Setup
The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
3 questions
asked 2025-02-19T12:48:35.44+00:00
Lewis Foster 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T13:32:48.4766667+00:00
Nguyễn Minh Chiến 0 Reputation points
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Unable to add my user account to docker-users group

I have been trying to install docker-desktop. I followed the official documentation My installation failed with this error : Component Docker.Installer.AddToGroupAction failed: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation (Keep in mind that I…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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asked 2025-03-17T13:32:34.0733333+00:00
BCodes 0 Reputation points
2 answers

What is "This module is blocked from loading into Local Security Authority"?

Got this two errors when I turned my pc back on, though I dont have anything installed from Apple (e.g iTunes) not so sure what to do with it, thank you in advance!

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,109 questions
asked 2025-03-14T21:24:04.5266667+00:00
Darja Abrosimova 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-17T12:50:37.55+00:00
TekkieBoy 341 Reputation points
2 answers

HEIC and MOV files not working in Photos App

Hello, I want to view .HEIC and .MOV files from my iPhone 16 Pro on Windows 11 Home PC in its native Photos app (syncing with iCloud photos). I have the HEIF Image Extension, and I purchased the $0.99 HEVC Video Extensions. Sadly, neither works and there…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,109 questions
asked 2025-03-14T00:12:32.37+00:00
Lukas 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T12:43:46.32+00:00
TekkieBoy 341 Reputation points
8 answers

OneDrive Shared Folders no longer functioning in Windows File Explorer

I access my work files via a Shared Folder in OneDrive. Previously, I was able to access and interact with the shared folder within my Windows File Explorer. About 2 weeks ago, the shared drive in my File Explorer started malfunctioning. Now when I click…

OneDrive
OneDrive
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
1,322 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,109 questions
asked 2024-06-24T05:52:52.5133333+00:00
Wendy Gordon 185 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-17T12:32:58.5866667+00:00
Kaye Davis 0 Reputation points
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Recent issues for many of our users using Snipping Tool - not creating snip/damaged files, closing unexpectedly.

We have reports for several users about Snipping Tool not working properly beginning a couple of days ago and the number of reports continues to increase. Not seeing any discussions of known issues with the most recent update, but seems like likely…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,109 questions
asked 2025-03-07T14:05:50.55+00:00
Shannan Shapiro 86 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-17T12:09:04.26+00:00
Tom DeVries 15 Reputation points
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Can' t connect to any printers

I have (3) Microsoft Surface computers I purchased new connected to our domain that will not connect to any printer. Downloaded the latest driver on the DC and still no luck. Can't add the printer by IP either computer throws an Error. I have turned…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,109 questions
asked 2025-03-17T11:29:19.65+00:00
Christopher Fields 0 Reputation points
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Taskbar icons are not hiding

Since I'm using Win11 and doing screenshots using GreenShot i got an issue. When I select an icon of GreenShot from the right bottom corner and select an option to mark the 'print screen' area, i can see this little menu still on the screen. Before, on…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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asked 2025-03-17T11:21:38.5766667+00:00
Joanna Urbanska 1 Reputation point
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How to fix DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (d1)

Was gaming when suddenly this error popped up, I do not know how to fix it nor can I find anyone else who has this issue with the specific module that's causing it. Here is the dump file so hopefully someone is able to help me fix this. Link for my…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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asked 2025-03-17T11:17:07.8533333+00:00
Rivy 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Mouse not responding

Wireless Mouse not working, only lights the moment I insert the battery and then it switches off. Is there anything I can do?

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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asked 2025-03-16T16:53:26.4333333+00:00
Mihle 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T09:33:48.2133333+00:00
Molly Lu-MSFT 1,651 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2 answers

how to allocate unallocated space to c drive?

I have some unallocated space which I want to allocate to the C drive but I am unable to do so. The unallocated space is after D drive. How can allocate that space to that space to my C drive? Please help.

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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asked 2025-03-16T17:30:56.2466667+00:00
Urvee Chatterjee 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T09:30:56.4333333+00:00
Molly Lu-MSFT 1,651 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Understanding the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Containers Folder Size

The C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Containers folder is using 25 GB of space, which is concerning after previously extending a 50 GB system partition to 100 GB due to space issues. Despite clearing temp files and the WinSxS folder, the available space…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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asked 2025-03-17T01:17:17.3066667+00:00
ASGLT 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T09:28:49.1233333+00:00
Molly Lu-MSFT 1,651 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
1 answer

21h2 update to 23h2 fail on multiple

Hello, I work in a corporate environment where there are multiple computers with this same issue. The issue is that there is a windows update to go from 21H2 to 23H2, however, it will download, install, and then at 90% it will reboot to a screen where…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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asked 2025-03-13T16:57:14.05+00:00
Huang, David (3) 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T09:27:22.8566667+00:00
Ian Xue-MSFT 40,746 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
3 answers

Restore computer to earlier date

I need to recover my computer the way it was yesterday. I tried to download my pictures from my phone today and when I did everything went crazy.

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,109 questions
asked 2025-03-14T15:56:05.2333333+00:00
Kenneth Rishel 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T09:08:54.39+00:00
Ian Xue-MSFT 40,746 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
1 answer

Delete files and folders in c:\windows\temp

In a Windows 11 PC the c:\windows\temp folder contains dozens of folders whose names look like tmpxxxxxxx. Based on the date new folders are created every few days. I am member of the Administrators group but I cannot open neither delete any of such…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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asked 2025-03-15T16:14:20.06+00:00
Marius - Roma 371 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T09:00:11.4333333+00:00
Ian Xue-MSFT 40,746 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2 answers

My laptop is a brick after latest update, how can I get it fixed?

I did an install and shut down on my laptop (gateway) a few days ago. Today when I opened it to do school work, it started with a boot loop. However it would never get to recovery mode. It just kept turning itself off and on, when it did get to a screen…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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asked 2025-03-16T02:45:21.1833333+00:00
Luce Ravenwing 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T08:05:30.2833333+00:00
Ian Xue-MSFT 40,746 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
3 answers

Can't connect 2 Windows 11 computers to home network

I am absolutely baffled on why I am unable to get my 2 new Windows 11 Home Version computers to see each other in the home network. Below are the steps I took to set up both PC to Connect and Share on our network. However, neither computer can see the…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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asked 2025-03-10T15:27:19.4666667+00:00
Barbara Lolmaugh 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-17T07:56:56.3033333+00:00
Zunhui Han 3,810 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Update 24H2 has made my laptop run extremely slowly, won't let me uninstall it

Since installing the update 24H2 my laptop takes 4 minutes to log on, some apps run very slowly, it takes ages to open settings and other apps. All of these things were instant before the update. I tried to uninstall the update but nothing happened and…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,109 questions
asked 2025-03-15T17:49:24.98+00:00
Anne Hall 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T07:54:44.93+00:00
Mars Shan-MSFT 620 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Windows Installer Service Issues After Interrupted Visual Studio Installation

After a failed installation attempt of Visual Studio Community, which was canceled abruptly, the Windows Installer Service seems to be malfunctioning. A support ticket was submitted on the Visual Studio Dev Community, where different solutions were…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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asked 2025-03-17T07:51:04.4533333+00:00
Guillermo Diaz 0 Reputation points
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Windows.Devices.Radios.StateChanged and BluetoothDevice.ConnectionStatusChanged events not triggering sometimes

I am developing a background service that communicates with a Bluetooth device. I have subscribed to Radio.StateChanged event of Radio object and it triggers fine when Bluetooth radio gets On / Off. But sometimes, that event is not triggering - that too…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
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asked 2023-12-04T08:01:05.24+00:00
Jis N George 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-03-17T07:50:59.55+00:00
Jis N George 0 Reputation points