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I have Administrator rights but can't turn on location services...HELP! ;-)
My account shows that I have administrator rights, but Location Services is greyed out. How can I get that working? I'm not tech-savvy, so I'm not very good at searching, or at least finding the right words for the question. Thanks!
Secure Boot Certificate Updates via InTune Policy
We are currently having issues applying the settings required to install secure boot cert updates using the InTune policy method. A brief overview to quickly explain : We are a reasonably large company managing a mix of over 10,000 Windows and iOS devices. Our Windows devices come from the supplier with the Professional edition of Windows pre-installed, this is then changed via an Enterprise key as part of our Autopilot enrolment process and activated via our users subscription license. To all sense and purposes Windows looks and feels like the Enterprise edition, indeed if you check using winver, system settings and activation status for example then Windows tells us that it is the Enterprise edition. However, if you check the licensing using slmgr /dli it shows that the licensing has been reverted back to the OEM Professional edition as pre-installed by the supplier on purchase. This may have always been the case but until very recently has gone unnoticed. Whilst testing the rollout of an InTune policy to allow secure boot cert updates as detailed here : Microsoft Intune method of Secure Boot for Windows devices with IT-managed updates - Microsoft Support , this is failing because the policy is rejected by licensing error : MDM PolicyManager: Policy is rejected by licensing, Policy: (ConfigureMicrosoftUpdateManagedOptIn), Area: (SecureBoot), Result:(0x82B00006) Unknown Win32 Error code: 0x82b00006 InTune reporting directly on the policy shows this as error 65000 We are able to change the key by using slmgr and a combination of MAK\KMS\OEM but whatever keys are applied this always reverts to being the OEM Professional key after the device has been restarted. I have seen that there is a group policy method for setting the required settings for the secure boot cert updates to work, this however seems a very backward approach by Microsoft in an area where they are trying to promote a cloud-first policy. Indeed since we rolled out Windows 11, we as an organisation have been moving anything that we can to cloud in readiness for retirement of our on-prem estate. Microsoft's response to my recent support request was that this is expected behaviour, which to all sense and purposes is not what i would class as a solution. Has anyone else had the same issues when using the InTune policy method, and was a solution found or did you have to return to the dark ages and resort to group policy? There seem to be lots of posts online referring to access to specific registry keys being blocked going as far back as 2024, the suggested script to resolve these permissions and suggested KB articles have not resolved the issue.
How to add apps to the "Startup Apps" settings in Windows 10?
Need to add applications like fan control to the system's "Settings > Apps > Startup" management list. Because the current device has "Xbox Game Bar" enabled, this settings list can differentiate whether apps launch in the Game Bar environment or the standard desktop environment. Common methods cannot add new entries to this list; seeking specific operational steps.
Why Does the Properties Window Still Display in Light Theme Under Windows 10 Dark Mode?
The system theme is set to dark mode, but the right-click properties window for files or folders continues to display in light theme, which is inconsistent with other dark interfaces in the system. It is unclear whether this behavior is intended by Windows 10 design, a known bug, or something that can be adjusted through settings. Seeking a specific explanation and possible fixes or methods to unify the appearance.Why my victus laptop won't update to windows 11 in 2026?
It is a HP Victus laptop purchased a few years ago and for some reason it won't update to Windows 11 in 2026. Windows Update either doesn't show the upgrade option at all, or it keeps failing / staying on "checking for updates" forever. I'm not sure if this is a Microsoft issue or an HP driver/BIOS issue. I don't know why my victus laptop won't update to windows 11 in 2026? Has anyone had the same issue? What should I check next? Any advice would be much appreciated.How to remove the large folder section newly appeared at the bottom of the Windows 10 Start Menu?
After starting the computer and installing WizTree, a section organized in large folders suddenly appeared at the bottom of the Start Menu. This area is poorly categorized and does not match my personal usage habits. I wish to completely remove it or restore the previous clean layout. I am unsure if this change was caused by the installation of WizTree, but it is more likely that system settings were unintentionally modified. However, I cannot find the corresponding adjustment options in the settings.Unable to boot from my SSD, Windows 11 installation
Please help me! I've been there for 13 hours! I want to install Windows 11 on my second m2 SSD because I need uefi and secure boot, I switched it to gpt, after installing Windows 11, I am sent back to the BIOS because my SSD does not is not boot and is not recognized as a boot sequence, it is only when I activate the CSM and inherited that it wants boot, I don't understand where the problem is coming from, I can't take it anymore...Switching to W11, but UEFI or CSM?
The fateful date is fast approaching, my question is how to switch to W11 knowing that I am currently in CSM startup and this is what is blocking this passage in Windows Update. this mode has already bothered me a lot after each update of the bios (twice) of my CM. the PC no longer wants to start, it goes into uefi originally after update and even after putting csm back on it doesn't want to go away, and suddenly it wants to boot.... I have an MSI pro Z690-p ddr4 with a 12600KF, and a P3 nvme 1To SSD.
Windows 11 24H2 Start Menu and Taskbar Pinning Feature Malfunction
After upgrading the system to Windows 11 version 26100.4061 (24H2), the “Pin to Start” option has disappeared from the right-click menus of applications (including both built-in system apps and third-party software). Additionally, the “Pin to Taskbar” functionality is no longer working. Attempts to manually create shortcuts or move items to the “Start Menu” folder have proven ineffective. Seeking a solution to restore this functionality or a fix for this issue.
Can a single SSD drive install a dual-boot system with Windows 11 and Windows 11?
On a Dell laptop with a single SSD partitioned into two sections, attempting to install a second Windows 11 system resulted in the inability to click “Next” during the installation interface to proceed to the disk selection step (likely due to boot or installer restrictions). AI tools suggested a workaround, but practical implementation failed. Seeking specific partition configuration, boot settings, and installation methods.Windows 11 cannot find an Android tablet
I bought myself a Geekom mini PC in N150 running Windows 11 pro. It is perfectly detected by other Windows machines, and all PCs at home (4) recognize each other well, but it gets stuck with my Huawei Matepad Pro 2024 (Android therefore). This same Huawei tablet has a "share with computers" function which makes it visible on the network, and it works completely with my Windows 10 laptop and my Windows 10 tablet. On the other hand, this recognition is not carried out either with the mini PC or with the tower, both under Windows 11!! In the other direction it works, the Android tablet has access to the Geekom via SMB (and to all other PCs, Windows 11 or 10). It is really only in the Geekom Windows 11 to Huawei tablet direction that it is not recognized. I therefore strongly incriminate Windows 11 for being responsible for the "bazaar" ! But I don't see at all the setting to act on to finally see my tablet in the network explorer of the mini PC under Windows 11!
Migration to Windows11 impossible while gear ok
I would like to migrate to w11 from my W10. Currently, Windows tells me that my installation is not compatible. So I looked a little, in terms of components (I have an R5 3600X and a B450m Aorus) I'm good, it's more about options not activated and configuration. I ran WhyNotWin11, and this is what I getComment desinstaller windows 10 pour installer windows 11 correctement?
Bonjour à tous, j’aimerais passer de Windows 10 à Windows 11, mais je ne sais pas trop s’il faut vraiment “désinstaller” Windows 10 avant. Mon objectif est de desinstaller windows 10 pour installer windows 11, mais je veux le faire proprement sans perdre mes fichiers importants et sans me retrouver avec un PC bloqué au démarrage. Je cherche donc des conseils : est-ce qu’il vaut mieux faire une mise à niveau directe, ou bien une installation propre avec une clé USB ? Et si je dois vraiment desinstaller windows 10 pour installer windows 11, quelles sont les étapes les plus sûres (sauvegarde, création du support d’installation, réglages BIOS/UEFI, etc.) ?
Méthode pour supprimer mot de passe Windows 11 sans perte de données
Je suis bloqué(e) hors de mon ordinateur sous Windows 11 car j’ai totalement oublié mon mot de passe administrateur. Je cherche désespérément un moyen de supprimer mot de passe Windows 11 sans devoir réinstaller le système et sans perdre mes fichiers personnels. J’ai déjà essayé de deviner le mot de passe et utilisé des indices, sans succès. Je n’ai pas créé de disque de réinitialisation de mot de passe au préalable. Mon PC est un modèle personnel, je suis donc le seul propriétaire. J’ai vu sur le net des méthodes avec des logiciels tiers ou l’utilisation de l’invite de commandes, mais j’avoue avoir peur de faire une bêtise et d’endommager mes données. Quelqu’un aurait-il une procédure fiable et détaillée pour réussir à supprimer le mot de passe Windows 11 en toute sécurité ? Toute aide ou conseil serait extrêmement apprécié.PC health check says I'm eligible for windows 11 but update doesn't
I know windows 11 has a very strict hardware requirements so I ran the official PC Heath Check app and it tells me this PC is eligible to run Windows 11. When I went to the Windows update and it does not show any option for Windows 11 upgrade. My PC has a Intel 8th Gen CPU, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. How can I fix the PC health check says I'm eligible for windows 11 but Windows update doesn't issue?Plan to upgrade to Windows 11. What is the windows 11 25h2 cpu support?
Just heard Windows 10 is out of official support so I plan to upgrade my Windows 10 to Windows 11 24H2, as it is the latest one I can download from Microsoft. I'm unsure about the Windows 11 25H2 CPU support and compatibility requirements for this specific release. Could someone clarify if the CPU prerequisites are changing from the current Windows 11 23H2/24H2, or if the existing requirements will remain the same?Do you know Windows 11 version 24H2 ISO Download?
Alright, I'm feeling a bit out of the loop here. Where's the actual, legit place to download Windows 11 24H2 ISO? The official website does not hold download for old Windows 11 versions. I see a bunch of sketchy third-party sites and "leaks," but I don't trust that noise. Just want the official Microsoft channel so I don't brick my PC. Any help is appreciated, thanks! Trying to do a clean install on a new build and timing is kinda tight. However, I need to a safe place for Windows 11 24H2 iso download. Cheers for any insights.My new laptop won't install Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update 26220.7535
Good evening, everyone. It's been days since I've been able to relax, it's been one offset after another. I'm still reeling from seeing my old laptop die last week. I'm typing now on a new laptop, and exhausted after reinstalling everything. I'm having trouble installing the latest build listed above, and I can't access Windows Update Troubleshooter without that malfunctioning either. I've tried several remedies but none of them have worked. I get errors saying the partition isn't big enough to accommodate this build, when I have plenty of space to spare on this laptop. I understand others are experiencing the same frustration with this. I do not want to do a fresh install and start from point zero again, I've been losing enough sleep at night. I tried looking for a manual download on the Microsoft Update Catalog, but I found nothing yet to match this upgrade. PLEASE help me get this installed.
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