64 questions
64 questions with Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience tags
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Dell Latitude 5550 laptops with Windows 11 that will not power off
We currently have 3 Dell Latitude 5550 laptops with Windows 11 that will not power off when selecting Start, Power, & Shut Down. They simply restart. We've ensured the BIOS is updated on all 3m ensured all available updates have been installed, and…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2026-02-10T21:11:57.04+00:00
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Darrin Moon
0
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answered 2026-02-10T21:44:17.4233333+00:00
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Domic Vo
17,825
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Taskbar in Windows 11 - unmovable and so frustrating!
Is there any discussion regarding the ability to move the Taskbar to different sections of the screen (top, left, right, bottom) in Windows 11, as it was in Windows 10? This limitation is quite disappointing and is impacting my productivity during daily…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-11-12T15:52:21.72+00:00
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Jennifer Mullen
5
Reputation points
commented 2026-01-31T08:02:32.15+00:00
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Dereck Anderson
0
Reputation points
2 answers
File Explorer hangs and closes when opening from taskbar shortcut, not Win + E
Hey all. We were having an issue with one user's laptop where whenever they would open file explorer, the computer would hang up and eventually close explorer and reopen it. We went through and cleared the file history and unchecked all of the…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2026-01-28T14:44:37.19+00:00
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Faas, Jason
40
Reputation points
commented 2026-01-29T17:05:09.5566667+00:00
Faas, Jason
40
Reputation points
2 answers
window 11 pro purchased to day received digital key but after updation checked version i found it still window 10 pro
I have purchased to day Microsoft 11 pro and received a product digital key of 25 digits but after upgradation of window I checked the version I found it still window 10 pro. Now what I can do I am Safee my id from where i purchased the window form…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-12-22T15:52:24.1566667+00:00
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Safee Bokhari
0
Reputation points
edited the question 2026-01-13T15:10:33.56+00:00
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Ana M
0
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Moderator
1 answer
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Trying to run ADUC "as different user" causes Explorer to crash.
On my company's work laptop, I am trying to launch "Active Directory Users & Computers," using the "Run as different user" option from the right-click menu; this is so I can use a different set of credentials that can make changes…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
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4 answers
Windows 11 Taskbar Behaviour - Never Combine
Good afternoon, is it possible to make better use of the taskbar on Windows 11? I have selected on 'Taskbar Behaviour' to 'Never Combine', but the taskbar continues to combine without using available space. Are there settings to reduce icon sizes…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
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Taskbar Calendar
I am really disappointed that Windows 11 has disabled the calendar, when clicking on the date and time in the task bar. I often use this when working in a document or website and need a quick overview to see what the date will be in a few weeks. It has…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-11-12T16:24:52.55+00:00
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Rohde, Mary P
0
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commented 2026-01-06T14:33:13.5766667+00:00
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Robert Tanenbaum
0
Reputation points
4 answers
Could it be possible to use normal language in non-English Windows?
I am forced to use Windows 11 Enterprise with interface in Estonian language (without option to swich to original English), but the use of Estonian language in Windows 11 Enterprise interface is weak. Windows 11 Enterprise does not know Estonian language…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-11-04T07:26:21.31+00:00
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Andres Beek
0
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commented 2025-12-21T11:27:31.9833333+00:00
Andres Beek
0
Reputation points
3 answers
Windows 11 25H2 New PCs are booting with no task bar and all OS app are slow started around 4pm 12-17-2025 on hundreds of PCs
Windows 11 25H2 New PCs are booting with no task bar and all OS apps are slow started around 4pm 12-17-2025 on hundreds of PCs Start button unresponsive Nothing is in error logs on any host Ran DISM and SFC Nothing changed.... over 400 PCs…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-12-18T18:14:56.3966667+00:00
Zack Wimberly
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-12-19T14:43:08.9933333+00:00
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VPHAN
25,000
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
24h2, 25h2 security updates list
Does Microsoft have published lists of the 24h2, 25h2 security updates only? I don't need a list of the features.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-12-18T23:11:11.4133333+00:00
Mike Kruzel
41
Reputation points
answered 2025-12-19T01:56:47.9366667+00:00
Domic Vo
17,825
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
4 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
regarding confirmation of partner ship
Dear Respected Team, Hope your find and doing well, kindly prove us is this company IT Consulting and Service is the Microsoft Partner having active MPN ID: 3650031
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-12-15T07:45:23.06+00:00
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Enamurab Arbab
20
Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-15T16:04:07.9033333+00:00
Enamurab Arbab
20
Reputation points
3 answers
temporary Group Policy to relax SID enforcement
temporary Group Policy to relax SID enforcement
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-11-25T15:25:44.3733333+00:00
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Vincent Reid
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-11-26T10:27:15.17+00:00
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Chen Tran
8,220
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
5 answers
Windows 11 Pro crashing without reason
Hello windows 11 Pro on various computers is crashing without reason. There do not have to be any activity it crash even if computer is just locked. Event viewer shows 0x0000001e (0xffffffffc0000005, 0xfffff803998c05e1, 0x0000000000000001,…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-11-05T11:44:10.68+00:00
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František Pazdera
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-11-23T08:54:00.7533333+00:00
VPHAN
25,000
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
4 answers
how to make taskbar smaller
How to make taskbar smaller in Windows 11, as it is to large, too high up.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-11-10T15:23:37.9933333+00:00
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Diana Cheptea
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-11-23T08:39:23.41+00:00
VPHAN
25,000
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How to view thumbnails in details mode in Windows 11?
Hello, I am trying to assist a client with viewing thumbnails in details mode in Windows 11. Is there a way to do this? Everything I'm seeing online seems to indicate that the user has to be in either 'Medium' or 'Large' icons view or Content mode or…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
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How do I stop Voice Access from writing "IT" when I say "it"
I don't know why Voice Access automatically converts "it" into "IT." It's very frustrating. I don't see any obvious way to make it stop. Copilot did the same thing, but at least I could instruct it not to. But after that, I also had…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-11-09T06:42:56.3066667+00:00
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Antonia Martinez
0
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edited the question 2025-11-10T08:53:47.28+00:00
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Ivy Bui (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
505
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Windows theme revert back to Dark mode after each restart
When I shutdown/restart my Windows, it switch back to Dark mode from Light mode. I tried below mentioned steps: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize AppsUseLightTheme = 1 SystemUsesLightTheme =…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-11-05T18:27:55.97+00:00
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Allon Shapiro
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-11-07T06:46:26.2333333+00:00
Chen Tran
8,220
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Restore taskbar repositioning (top of screen) in Windows 11 — critical legacy workflow broken
Since Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 in October 2025, many of us who were fully satisfied with Windows 10 have effectively been forced to upgrade to Windows 11 even though it removes or degrades long-standing features. One of the most damaging…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-10-31T14:05:53.1466667+00:00
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Jason Ellsworth
10
Reputation points
answered 2025-11-03T08:23:03.85+00:00
Ivy Bui (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
505
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Upgrade von WIN 11 Pro auf WIN 11 Pro N
Ich möchte ein Upgrade von Windows 11 Pro auf Windows 11 Pro N durchführen, eine Lizenz habe ich gekauft. Gibt es einen Download für 11 Pro N oder ein Update? und Wo?
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-10-16T10:34:48.0066667+00:00
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Klaus Holzhüter
0
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edited an answer 2025-10-23T06:49:43.76+00:00
VPHAN
25,000
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
For some reason, shell directory icons showed up on my desktop
Did something, don't know what, and shell directories: gallery, home, music, pictures, videos, personal, cell phone, desktop, documents, downloads libraries, network, this pc, and control panel icons showed up on my desktop. Did the things Copilot told…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-10-19T18:48:27.7733333+00:00
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Anonymous
answered 2025-10-20T19:11:09.9566667+00:00
Anonymous