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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.
11,107 questions
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.
11,107 questions
asked 2025-03-17T11:17:07.8533333+00:00
Rivy 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to get rid of "managed by your organization" status?

All of a sudden on both of my browsers I am no longer in charge. Not sure what I did. This is my HOME computer. Also, I can't uninstall my company's Checkpoint Security. Any help?

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
3,018 questions
asked 2025-02-25T09:38:48.2166667+00:00
Matthew Burris 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T09:46:52.97+00:00
Zunhui Han 3,810 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
1 answer

Azure Migrate: Migration and Modernization. Installing AzureSiteRecoveryProvider.exe Error

Hi We're trying to perform migration and modernisation of the HyperV BizTalk machine. I have downloaded the AzureSiteRecoveryProvider.exe and the key. But when I am trying to install AzureSiteRecoveryProvider.exe I am always getting this error. I have…

Azure Migrate
Azure Migrate
A central hub of Azure cloud migration services and tools to discover, assess, and migrate workloads to the cloud.
878 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
439 questions
asked 2023-03-21T21:00:39.3866667+00:00
Kapil Baj 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-17T09:45:47.48+00:00
Olalekan Amoo 0 Reputation points
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RegisterPointerInputTarget(hwnd,PT_TOUCH) returns ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED

RegisterPointerInputTarget(hwnd,PT_TOUCH) returns ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED,Here is my C++ code: int APIENTRY wWinMain(In HINSTANCE hInstance,                      In_opt HINSTANCE hPrevInstance,                      In LPWSTR    lpCmdLine,                    …

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,747 questions
asked 2025-03-17T08:33:11.0766667+00:00
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commented 2025-03-17T09:41:51.0166667+00:00
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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.
11,107 questions
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.
11,107 questions
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
2 answers

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.
11,107 questions
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

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.
11,107 questions
asked 2025-03-14T00:12:32.37+00:00
Lukas 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T09:27:26.9933333+00:00
Ian Xue-MSFT 40,746 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.
11,107 questions
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
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How to solve Windows startup problem

I turn off the device normally, and when I turn it on the next day, a blue screen appears stating that there is a problem with the disks or something similar. Please help me.

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,987 questions
asked 2025-03-16T05:56:18.7133333+00:00
ابو البراء 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-03-17T09:09:04.3+00:00
ابو البراء 20 Reputation points
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.
11,107 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.
11,107 questions
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

How to fix this shutdown error - "lsass.exe, failed with status code c0000409. The machine must now be restarted"

A critical system process, C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe, failed with status code c0000409. The machine must now be restarted.

Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Compatibility: The extent to which hardware or software adheres to an accepted standard.
500 questions
asked 2025-03-16T00:47:26.9033333+00:00
Jawahar 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T08:22:11.4933333+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.
11,107 questions
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.
11,107 questions
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
1 answer

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.
11,107 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
1 answer

I recently upgraded my motherboard and had to reinstall windows, I see my old motherboard listed as a separate computer on my account, but I can't activate windows off of it. Am I eligible to get the key off of that device and activate windows?

Recently went form Intel i7 7700K -> AMD Ryzen7 9800x3d msi z270 -> gigabyte x870 wifi6 and I had to upgrade my ram, all other hardware is the same. My MSI motherboard is listed as a different computer on my account, but its not a full computer…

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,987 questions
asked 2025-03-16T02:47:35.84+00:00
Caleb Chang 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-17T07:51:23.0566667+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.
11,107 questions
asked 2025-03-17T07:51:04.4533333+00:00
Guillermo Diaz 0 Reputation points
0 answers

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.
11,107 questions
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