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KapilArya
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Re: File Explorer ribbon and address bar disappeared?
Hello, Suggest you to run System File Checker scan: Search for 'command prompt' using Cortana or Windows Search. From results, right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. Type sfc /scannow command and press Enter key. Let the command complete and then reboot the machine. If issue still persists, perform clean boot: https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/929135/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows Let us know if this helps!Re: USB drive not showing up in file explorer
Hello, You may need to remove traces of the USB device in registry and then re-connect to get it installed correctly and show up in File Explorer. Additionally, see if other suggestions in this fix helps you: https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-usb-drive-not-showing-up-in-windows-11-file-explorer Let us know if this helps! Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog by a trusted Microsoft MVP.Re: Unable to install the Windows Preview Update
Hello, The error code indicates corruption of Windows Update components. Please try this fix Open administrative Command Prompt and type following commands one-by-one followed by Enter key. net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old net start wuauserv net start cryptSvc net start bits net start msiserver Close Command Prompt and see if it resolves the issue. If issue still persists, try this: Search for 'windows powershell' using Windows Search. From results, choose Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator. Then type/paste following and press Enter key: Repair-WindowsImage -Online -RestoreHealth Let the command complete, restart your system then. Let us know if this helps!Re: help me with this frustraating issue
Hello, Suggest you to run System File Checker scan: Search for 'command prompt' using Cortana or Windows Search. From results, right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. Type sfc /scannow command and press Enter key. Let the command complete and then reboot the machine. If issue still persists, perform clean boot: https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/929135/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows Let us know if this helps!Re: Search Service refuses to run
My search settings still say my organization controls some settings even though I have tried to clean them off (no longer working) Do you have any work or school account listed under Settings > Accounts > Access work or school? If yes, removing it completely may resolve the issue. Try removing it using detailed steps in this guide: https://www.kapilarya.com/disconnect-windows-11-from-work-or-school-account Additionally, I recommend to run Search & Indexing troubleshooter from Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters, and let us know what it reports back. Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.Re: Windows 11 file explorer hangs, open
You can try resetting File Explorer (explorer.exe) process: Press Windows Key + R and type SYSDM.CPL in Run. Click OK or press Enter key. In System Properties window, switch to Advanced tab, click Settings under Performance. Next, in Performance Options, under Processor scheduling, make sure that Adjust for best performance of: is set to Programs. Then in the same window, under Virtual memory, click Settings button. On Virtual Memory page, make sure Automatically manage paging file sizes for all drives option is checked. Click OK, then Apply, OK on rest of windows. Reboot the machine and see if issue is resolved now. Let us know if this helps!Re: How to switch back to Win 11 home edition from Win. Home Insider Preview
Switching from Insider preview build to stable version depends upon your current Windows Insider channel. If you're on Beta or Release Preview, you can enable option Unenroll this device when the next version of Windows releases option. This will automatically switch your device to stable version when next update is released. If you want to switch immediately, you need to make clean install, irrespective your WI channel. Read details about other WI channels in this guide: https://www.kapilarya.com/stop-receiving-insider-builds-in-windows-11-and-switch-to-stable-version Let us know if this helps! Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.Re: Can I downgrade to Windows 10 at this point in time?
You can downgrade back to Windows 10 if it is more productive for you and then enroll into Extended Security Updates. It is free for 1 year. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2337049/downgrade-from-windows-11-to-windows-10-article https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5489827/how-to-enroll-windows-10-in-extended-security-upda But once Extended Support is over, you need to upgrade back to Windows 11.Re: W11 Pro OEM not activating - also no key in the envelope
When you inserted HDD with Windows 10, it was activated? If you made a Windows 10 to Windows 11 upgrade, you must have digital entitlement, instead of your product key. This is tied to your Microsoft account. Signing in with same Microsoft account should have worked in this case. But since it hasn't worked, you can reach out to Microsoft support: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/home/contact?SourceApp=smcivr2Re: How to Handle the Specified Module Could Not Be Found Prompt on Windows 11 Startup?
Hello, See if this fix helps you: https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-the-specified-module-could-not-be-found-windows-11 Let us know if this helps! Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog by a trusted Microsoft MVP.Re: What should one do if the Windows 11 update fails to install?
Hello, You can try manual upgrade using Windows 11 25H2 ISO file. Follow these steps: Download Windows 11 25H2 ISO from the official Microsoft website. Double click on it to mount it to a DVD drive. Then go to DVD drive, double click on setup.exe to proceed. Follow on-screen instructions to complete upgrade. For detailed instructions, refer this step-by-step guide: https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-upgrade-to-windows-11-version-25h2#method-3-upgrade-to-windows-11-25h2-using-iso-file Let us know if this helps! Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.
