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KapilArya
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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 11.15Views0likes0CommentsRe: 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=smcivr212Views0likes0CommentsRe: 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.8Views0likes0CommentsRe: Windows update broke Wi-Fi and taskbar disappeared
Looks like the new update affected wireless functionality or driver. Can you check in Device Manager, if WiFi driver is listed and working properly. Try updating WiFi driver, as a first resolution. If issue still persists, you can refer other suggestions in this fix: https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-wifi-not-working-in-windows-11 Let us know if this helps! Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog by a trusted Microsoft MVP.71Views0likes0CommentsRe: 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.15Views0likes0CommentsRe: How to uninstall the taskbar overflow menu
As per your screenshot, I assume you want to hide build information Desktop watermark. Try these steps: Open Registry Editor using regedit command. You can go to following registry location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop In the right pane, set PaintDesktopVersion to 0. Let us know if this helps! P.S. If you're new to registry, create System Restore point before above steps.14Views0likes0CommentsRe: Migrate to Win 11 before or after changing HDD ?
If you replacing HDD to SSD, then you would need to make clean install of Windows 11. You can backup all of your important data to another drive/USB/OneDrive first. Once backup done, you can insert SSD to disk slot in your laptop/PC. On the SSD, you can perform clean install of Windows 11 latest version using this community guide: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2338451/how-to-make-clean-install-of-windows-11-article Let us know if this helps!13Views0likes0CommentsRe: SWITCHING FROM DEV TO BETA CHANNEL ON WINDOW 11
Dev and Beta channel switching is available for limited period of time from Microsoft. This may change anytime without prior notice. Please refer this step-by-step guide to switch the channel: https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-switch-windows-insider-channel-in-windows-11 Additionally, you can refer this official documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/flighting#switching-from-the-dev-channel Hope this helps! Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.33KViews2likes0CommentsRe: windows update
Hello, Can you pls share the exact error message/suggestion you received? Meanwhile run Windows Update troubleshooter from Settings app > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. See if it works. If that doesn't work, try this: 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 Windows Updates works then. Let us know if this helps!5Views0likes0CommentsRe: How To Change User Name Windows 11
Thanks for sharing, will be helpful to others! Some alternative methods also mentioned in this step-by-step guide: https://www.kapilarya.com/change-user-profile-folder-name-in-windows-11 Let us know if this helps! Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP. *This reply was updated to make sure it is valid and remains helpful.526KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Windows 10 C Drive Activity Persists at 100%
Hello, From the description you provided, I see you're experiencing 100 disk usage which keeps freezing your system. I want to confirm, if you're using HDD or SSD? In case if you're using HDD, you may try consider switching to SSD for better performance. Additionally, see if this fix suggestions in this helps you: https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-windows-10-100-percent-disk-usage-problem Let us know if this helps! Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.24Views0likes0CommentsRe: I can no longer log in to my Windows11 account
Looks like you've no display of last signed user, you can first configure it: Run secpol.msc command, go to: Local Policies > Security Options. Set Interactive logon: Don’t display last signed-in policy to Disabled. Once you do this, you must be able to select the account from login page. Alternatively, if you login automatically to another account, you can reset original account password using netplwiz window. Even, you can turn off auto login from netplwiz window. Hope this helps!18Views0likes0Comments
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