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8,576 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login tags
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how to use my own picture on home page desktop
how to use my own picture for display on my desktop. I am using windows 11, on a dell desktop
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-09-09T23:52:49.12+00:00
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Joat90066
30
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commented 2026-03-12T23:34:05.2366667+00:00
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lorraine clopp
0
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Not able to Log on
I am getting this error when I am trying to log on- We've run into an issue Oops, something went wrong!
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-12T22:21:41.0366667+00:00
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Shale Edman
0
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answered 2026-03-12T22:22:04.0333333+00:00
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New Windows 11 PC, can't log in to set it up. Requested help from Microsoft Support multiple times. All I get from Support is that problem has been resolved .
I would like to set up a new Windows 11 PC. Turn on new pc, it updates OS, then it says log in to Windows to continue setup. It will not let me log in using any method. How do I actually get Technical Support from Microsoft? My password lets me login to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-12T21:05:26.03+00:00
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Keith Gobble
0
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asked 2026-03-12T21:05:26.03+00:00
Keith Gobble
0
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User Profile Service Error 1512: Access Denied During Startup or Shutdown
Hello, I am using Windows 11 25h2. Version: 26200.0837 Feature: Home When shutting down or turning on the computer, the following error is logged to eventvwr.msc: Windows cannot remove your registry file. The memory used by the registry could not be…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-12T14:38:42.33+00:00
MovelessMove-0585
80
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edited the question 2026-03-12T18:20:25.4133333+00:00
MovelessMove-0585
80
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3 answers
Can't change my primary user email
I go to the page asking to add a new email address and when I put the one I want to use it says it is already part of my security info. I can't get beyond that. What can I do?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-12T16:46:40.1266667+00:00
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Martin Howcroft
0
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edited an answer 2026-03-12T17:31:36.9266667+00:00
Gunasekar N
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Cannot sign in to Office apps - error 0x800704cf - Windows authentication broken
Issue: Unable to sign in to any Microsoft Office desktop applications (Word, OneNote) on Windows 11. Receiving error code 0x800704cf on every sign-in attempt. What I've tried: Reset network stack (netsh winsock reset, ip reset) Cleared Windows…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-12T15:19:04.17+00:00
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Danosch Zahedi
0
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answered 2026-03-12T15:55:42.3666667+00:00
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Sumit D - IA
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How do I sign onto OneDrive after OneDrive has completely filled up my laptop hard drive
I use an HP laptop with windows 11 there is now zero space on the 1 TB hard drive because OneDrive has used up all available space files on-demand has not worked thank you
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-02-27T23:45:26.29+00:00
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Jim McGrath
15
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edited a comment 2026-03-12T14:09:36.44+00:00
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Thomas4-N
10,990
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Moderator
1 answer
cara memperbaiki laptop hp yang tidak bisa login
Login dengan pin benar tapi tidak bisa masuk, dan ada keterangan signout secara terus menerus
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-12T12:20:46.9066667+00:00
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Bashir Hastaryo
0
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answered 2026-03-12T12:21:06.1466667+00:00
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My account got hacked and it's alias changed.
hello, i need help in recovering my hacked account. Its alias has changed, but I have proof that it's mine. Contact us at microsoft doesn't show how to do it. I can't sign in and i can't do anything but watch it get hacked. Pleaase i need help on how to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-12T11:57:41.3166667+00:00
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John Andrew Alea
0
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commented 2026-03-12T12:08:55.6+00:00
John Andrew Alea
0
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3 answers
Create New Administrator on 11
How to Create New Administrator and remove old account on Windows 11
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-01-04T12:23:06.4833333+00:00
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Abdul-Hakeem Caesar
0
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answered 2026-03-12T11:54:57.5533333+00:00
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shikha tiwari
0
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I am trying to ask a question on MS Community.
But they ask for a PIN code. I do not have one. Alternative, please. BR/Sivert J
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-12T11:05:16.67+00:00
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Sivert Jonsson
0
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answered 2026-03-12T11:05:34.3866667+00:00
Q&A Assist
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Login Window Closes Automatically When Attempting to Sign In to Microsoft Account
I am experiencing an issue when attempting to sign in to my Microsoft account on my system. When I try to log in through the Microsoft Store and other Microsoft platforms, the sign-in window initially appears and displays my account. However, after I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-11T10:11:24.5366667+00:00
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Md Zafar Jawed
0
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answered 2026-03-12T08:15:07.2266667+00:00
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John DeV
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Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 + makes me reset pin after update, on multiple computers
Hi Team, I have an issue whereby after receiving a Windows update, my laptop and PC both will ask me to re-login to the computer and then also reset my pin code. This isnt just a one off issue, this happens after nearly all Windows Updates. This issue…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
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PIN will not work. PIN glitch needs fixed.
At each time I start my computer I need to enter my PIN. I know my PIN, I did not forget it. I get a message saying my PIN does not work and I click on the message on the screen and get a message about not changing my PIN because I will lose all…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-10T21:38:36.4433333+00:00
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Gary Ruegg
0
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commented 2026-03-12T07:41:23.76+00:00
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Norah-L
4,030
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Cannot Sign In To My Win 11 PC With Passkey
I shut down my Win 11 PC, and attempted to power it on. I received a message on lock screen that my PIN could not be found. It gave me 2 options. One to find my pin, which did not respond. The other had me use my password, which let me in. However I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-10T05:14:54.7033333+00:00
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Jeff Warner
5
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commented 2026-03-12T07:34:57.03+00:00
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Emma1-N
4,350
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Help logging in to my computer
Computer or Microsoft account login problems….doesn’t recognize my face nor my PIN for logging in. I can login to my Microsoft account through my phone but not my computer!!
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-11T16:42:26.74+00:00
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Trenda Warren
0
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answered 2026-03-12T04:06:40.8566667+00:00
Gunasekar N
60,795
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
change computer administrator
I bought 365 with my Microsoft alias. How can I tell Microsoft that I am the same person? I want to change my windows 11 computer's system administrator.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-11T16:05:29.1366667+00:00
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Marina Semprevivo
0
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edited an answer 2026-03-12T03:22:30.2933333+00:00
Norah-L
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2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
What is this pop-up trying to tell me?
I run Windows 11 Pro on a Dell Inspiron laptop. Whenever I boot up, the following messaqge appears on my screen: What does it mean, and what do I do about it?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-05T22:06:40.7866667+00:00
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Roger Blair
230
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commented 2026-03-12T01:28:54.0266667+00:00
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Hendrix-V
11,680
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Moderator
1 answer
unable to log in to my hotmail account on my laptop
When I try to log in a passkey is requested no alternatives but to scan the qrcode which my phone says no qr code , create qr code how as i keep going round in circles
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-10T10:43:41.2366667+00:00
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Donna Mulligan
0
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commented 2026-03-11T23:06:58.4933333+00:00
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Chloe-L
10,340
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
I am locked out of my microsoft acct.
I need to use my computer, it says I am locked out. What do I need to do or can I talk to someone to get this fixed? Thanks, Wayne
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,576 questions
asked 2026-03-09T14:10:42.4266667+00:00
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Wayne Ball
0
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edited a comment 2026-03-11T22:56:55.37+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
18,540
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