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Windows 10 is crashing with weird lines on the screen and wont boot after startup

Over the past month my pc has been crashing after gaming with high graphics settings and in the most recent crash it had repeating lines on the screen and when I powered it off and back on I would get to the Lock Screen and I would enter my pin and it…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked Jul 30, 2025, 10:24 AM
milesa1698 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:57 AM
DaveM121 751.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix when you try to redeem items it says Microsoft Rewards account is temporarily restricted

How to fix when you try to redeem items it says Microsoft Rewards account is temporarily restricted

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked Jul 30, 2025, 9:55 AM
Max Luke Erathnage 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:55 AM
AceRobertT 4,400 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Just Signed In and Excited to Explore!

Hey everyone! I just signed in and wanted to say hi 👋 — I’m new to Microsoft Learn and Upgrading Windows Right now, I’m trying to: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro Here’s what I’ve tried so far: Nothing I’d love: Any tips from more experienced…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked Jul 29, 2025, 10:25 PM
luke chapman 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:54 AM
Kim2-N 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I cannot redeem a $50 giftcard I recently bought I was told and shown it was activated.

My giftcard isn't redeeming and was wondering if you could help me so I can redeem it, I was told and shown it is activated on my receipt.

Windows for home | Other | Apps
asked Jul 29, 2025, 11:24 PM
Lunarc x 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:48 AM
Darhyl Amizola 9,715 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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⚠️ Windows won't boot — BCD corrupted, Recovery doesn't work

⚠️ Windows won't boot — BCD corrupted, Recovery doesn't work 🖥️ Description: About a two month ago, I tried to boot my PC and it froze — the disk activity light wasn't blinking, and Caps Lock didn't respond. After a forced restart, Windows…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked Jul 29, 2025, 7:54 PM
Ростика Ростик 0 Reputation points
edited an answer Jul 30, 2025, 10:48 AM
Hendrix-V 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Custom toolbars dosappear from taskbar after restart (Win 10)

This issue has been discussed in the past but there seems to be no real solution. Suddenly, after restart, all new (custom) toolbars that I placed on the taskbar are missing. I have 2 new and custom toolbars (Folders with links) and they just not there…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked Jul 30, 2025, 10:07 AM
mekd 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:47 AM
Chen1018 6,330 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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If I know my windows product id can I get my windows product key

I have windows 7 ultimate 64 bit os and I don't have my product key can I get it from windows product id ?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked Jul 30, 2025, 3:29 AM
Shantanu sharma 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:42 AM
Palcouk 196 Reputation points
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I lost my Windows 10 product key, but I still have the USB drive.

I lost my key. I was trying to upgrade motherboard. need to reinstall window 10, but lost product key. please assist?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Recovery and backup
asked Jul 30, 2025, 2:17 AM
olumide edegbai 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:40 AM
olumide edegbai 0 Reputation points
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My keyboard is not working

Today I opened my PC and my keyboard is not working. None of the keys is working and the touch pad too What can I do too restore this function of the keyboard and touch pad. I need to work with my keyboard for easy working

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked Jul 30, 2025, 6:35 AM
Magara Collins 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:40 AM
Palcouk 196 Reputation points
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How do I recover permanently deleted folders and the files in them

I accidentally deleted a numerable amount of highly important folders and files within them and must recover them asap. the issue is that those folders were permanently deleted ans are no longer wound in the recycling bin and must be recovered soon. How…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked Jul 30, 2025, 10:38 AM
Ayra 0 Reputation points
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Why my usb controler cant handle a microphon with headphones but can propobly like 10 devices?

Like randomly when i tried to talk with my freind on discord a popup appeared and told me "Usb controler does not have enough resorces", i have only 3 things conected to usb; headphones with a microphone (1 usb), mouse and keyboard. When i…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked Jul 30, 2025, 10:36 AM
Dawid Bucket 0 Reputation points
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How to fix "No Audio Device is Installed" in windows 11

I cant play any sound yet all my speakers are connected. It indicates that I can only play audio through an external speaker via bluetooth. I have tried all the possible solution from the community but still no help. When i connect it to bluetooth…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked Jul 30, 2025, 6:32 AM
Max Og 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:36 AM
Palcouk 196 Reputation points
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How to fix when Microsoft Rewards Account Suspended

How to fix when Microsoft Rewards Account Suspended

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked Jul 30, 2025, 9:57 AM
Max Luke Erathnage 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:36 AM
Tin Luna 16,225 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How can I get ESU for my laptop

My laptop is operating on Windows 10 but does not have the required hardware to upgrade to 11. My version was installed by PC World, can I get ESU.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked Jul 30, 2025, 10:32 AM
david ruffell 0 Reputation points
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Windows Login Issue

After Motherboard replaced, Unable to login in Windows.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked Jul 30, 2025, 9:54 AM
Atul Rai 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:32 AM
DaveM121 751.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to connect two switches and not to do IPCONFIG /RELEASE ,IPCONFIG /RENEW

hi everyone, i have two switches(d-link dgs-1024d) at work with two different internet connection on each one with the following configuration: first router and switch : 10.1.18.2 is default gateway 10.1.18.2 is DNS 10.1.18.2 is DHCP with 15 pcs…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked Jul 30, 2025, 1:59 AM
amjad 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:26 AM
Kim2-N 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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No audio device installed windows 11 Desktop

My computer was fine until yesterday when i hoped on i hade no audio device installed on me PC

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked Jul 27, 2025, 2:54 AM
MaxR 0 Reputation points
commented Jul 30, 2025, 10:19 AM
Vasyl Zabeyda 0 Reputation points
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The EAP-GTC plugin no longer functions after the Windows 11 KB5062660 update.

After applying the Windows 11 KB5062660 update, we’ve observed that the previously functional EAP-GTC authentication plugin no longer operates as expected. Upon reviewing the Event Viewer logs under Microsoft > Windows > WLAN-AutoConfig, we found…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked Jul 29, 2025, 10:23 AM
태희 김 0 Reputation points
commented Jul 30, 2025, 10:14 AM
Lychee-Ng 315 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows 11 update is failing.... How can I fix this issue? Error message Download error - 0xca020007

I don't know what version of Windows I am currently using, but when I try to install Windows 11, it fails with the error code Download error - 0xca020007. How do I fix this? I can't get it to work each time I retry to reinstall. My computer is going…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked Jul 30, 2025, 9:37 AM
Suzanne Felsing 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 10:10 AM
DaveM121 751.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to fix my pc not connecting to monitor bc i deleted system 32 and i have flashdrive usb but no button on. pc for it

how to fix my pc not connecting to monitor bc i deleted system 32 and i have flashdrive usb but no button on. pc for it

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked Jul 30, 2025, 5:35 AM
Austin B 0 Reputation points
answered Jul 30, 2025, 11:00 AM
DaveM121 751.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor