57 questions
57 questions with Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience tags
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
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commented 2025-11-26T10:27:15.17+00:00
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Chen Tran
4,630
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
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answered 2025-11-23T08:54:00.7533333+00:00
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VPHAN
10,165
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
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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answered 2025-11-23T08:51:10.19+00:00
VPHAN
10,165
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
6 answers
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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answered 2025-11-23T08:41:14.2033333+00:00
VPHAN
10,165
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Independent Advisor
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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5 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
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answered 2025-11-23T08:39:23.41+00:00
VPHAN
10,165
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
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 2025-11-22T23:58:37.86+00:00
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Non-artificial Intelligence
10
Reputation points
2 answers
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)
170
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
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commented 2025-11-07T06:46:26.2333333+00:00
Chen Tran
4,630
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)
170
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
10,165
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
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My windows 10 pc taskbar is gone, and the screen is grey.
I've tried all the shortcuts to access settings, wont show up. I've reset my PC, wont fix it, my background on my pc is dark grey and no apps can be shown. i cant get my taskbar back. When i press the windows button nothing happens. i cant do anything…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-09-26T00:17:13.53+00:00
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Calli Hargrove
0
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accepted 2025-09-26T17:49:39.49+00:00
Calli Hargrove
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Most of the icons on my taskbar aren't showing. They are just grey.
the icons on my taskbar are not showing but only grey boxes. Although I can open the app by clicking the icon but it still doesn't show. I have added the image below.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-09-03T14:59:58.8166667+00:00
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Muqadas Batool
5
Reputation points
answered 2025-09-26T03:51:33.2266667+00:00
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Žiga Seliškar
0
Reputation points
1 answer
How do you restore the taskbar pop up arrow for the desktop items list?
my pc was upgraded from windows 10 to windows 11. the pop up arrow menu seems to have been removed.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-09-25T15:05:07.25+00:00
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Larry Blanche
0
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commented 2025-09-25T15:17:23.48+00:00
Larry Blanche
0
Reputation points
1 answer
stuck in a blue screen loop with multi errors
So i was using my Rog Strix G16 when it randomly crashed with a black screen and bunch of error codes, I just ignored it at first but it kept repeating so I tried to reset pc and when ever it reach 30%+ in resetting it crashes the process and undo…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-08-29T02:22:31.2633333+00:00
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Sul K Alangari
5
Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-09-04T01:46:14.83+00:00
Sul K Alangari
5
Reputation points
1 answer
Black screen on startup
I'm having problems with my computer. Every time I try to turn it on, the screen stays black. To get it to actually display something, I have to restart it several times and plug and unplug the video card and monitor cables. I have been using this…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-09-03T01:31:00.6066667+00:00
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André Dardes
0
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answered 2025-09-03T02:13:00.26+00:00
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Quinnie Quoc
7,550
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
How to fix blank screen with power on? I have tried nearly all but still not working. What to do?
Hello sir. The screen shows blank screen while power on. I have nearly tried all of your suggestions but still the pc is showing empty and blank screen before login. Can you please help me solve this problem?
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2025-09-01T03:26:27.5033333+00:00
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😊😉 😊☺
20
Reputation points
answered 2025-09-01T06:36:25.3333333+00:00
Quinnie Quoc
7,550
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Can I recover my backup encrypted files with without key.pfx file ?
i encrypted my c drive moved encrypted data from c to d drive format my c drive install new windows without saving my bitlocker pfx certificate i log in with same microsoft account on my new windows where i saved my bitlocker recovery key i have my old C…
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asked 2025-03-16T18:10:43.5966667+00:00
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Awais Shah
60
Reputation points
accepted 2025-04-21T21:15:13.51+00:00
Awais Shah
60
Reputation points