Cannot make file association with a microsoft store app
Hello forum So the problem is that there is no way to set a specific file-app association with a microsoft store app (making a file opening with a certain software) because: 1) When trying to select application through "open with menu -> search in mircosoft store" when it selected it just opens app and nothing happens (as in video) 2) There is no exact install directory and even if you manage to find some hidden .exe file it doesn't work (tried that, as seen in video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QLqGYPUkZw
Windows 11 account issues: lock screen skipped, device not showing in Microsoft account
Hi everyone, I’m facing a few strange issues on Windows 11 that seem to be limited only to my main user profile, and I’m hoping to fix them without creating a new profile and migrating all my data. Settings > Apps > Advanced app settings: I see a sign-in-related issue & an error code 0x80860010. The lock screen is skipped when the PC starts. On power-on or restart, the lock screen flashes for a split second, and then Windows directly goes to the PIN entry screen. This happens only on my main user account. If I create a new local or Microsoft account, the lock screen works perfectly even after a restart or cold boot. My Windows PC does not appear under Devices on my Microsoft account page, even though the PC is signed in with my Microsoft account locally. I’ve already tried restarting, signing out and back into my Microsoft account, checking sign-in options, and testing Fast Startup on and off. Since everything works fine on newly created accounts, I believe my existing user profile or account state may be corrupted. I’m trying to avoid creating a new profile and manually migrating data if possible. Any guidance on repairing the current user profile, re-linking the device to my Microsoft account, or restoring normal lock screen behavior would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help. ~Gourav
After enabling audio enhancement in Windows 11, are vocals emphasized/only vocals heard?
After enabling the “Audio Enhancement” feature in the sound settings, the played audio exhibits abnormalities: background sounds or accompaniment are significantly weakened or even disappear, leaving only the vocals prominent. It is unclear whether this is due to sound card driver compatibility issues or a malfunction in the system's audio processing software. Please advise on troubleshooting steps and solutions.Save the date: Windows Office Hours - January 15, 2026
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Recent windows 11 25H2 update memory leak
My first time posting, I am unsure if this has been Acknowledged or what’s the fix but, after the recent updates for windows 11 25H2, I also needed to update drivers, intel drivers and Nvidia Drivers. I’m using an HP omen 16, 32GB of ram, Intel Ultra 7, Nvidia RTX5080. Normally idling uses about 20% ram, I opened Microsoft PC manager and it now was idling at 40% ram usage. After checking task manager, it was WMIproviderhost hogging the ram. Mainly SecurityHealthService in the events WMI log errors. I’ve tried running sc stop SecurityHealthService and responded access denied as admin. I’ve tried changing the folder to SecurityHealth_old to promote a refreshed new folder. Access was denied (system owns it) I have tried the repair app feature for windows security, then reboot. Still slowly ramping memory up. I then reset windows security and rebooted. Still doing it. I’ve verifyrepository and WMI repository came back consistent. delivery optimization has been turned off so it’s not that recent issue and AppX, but WMIproviderhost had been steady climbing upwards of 500mb of ram usage before restarting comp. Any ideas?
Can't Sign in to anything with my Microsoft account
After the last update or so, I can't sign in to the Microsoft store or the Xbox app or the settings. There is no error code or anything, it just flashes the sign in page and disappear. In the store I get the error "We encountered an error. Please try signing in again later." and that's all. I tried all sorts of thing like resetting and repairing the Microsoft store and Xbox app, but those did nothing. i tried these commands "sfc /scannowsfc /scannow" and "Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth" but still nothing. Does anyone have the same error or knows a fix, please let me know. ThanksMinecraft Java Won't Launch Even After Clean Reinstallation of Windows 11
I have been unable to launch any version of Minecraft Java since around the time when we had the Windows 11 issue that locked the keyboard upon startup and required a restart to unlock it. After trying multiple other fixes for Minecraft over the past few weeks, I finally did a complete reinstallation of Windows 11 hoping that would help, but it did not solve the problem. I’m posting a screenshot of the error message that I receive when I create a new installation in Minecraft Java and try to launch it. After I close the error message, if I try to launch it again, my computer completely freezes, and my keyboard locks up. I have to force shutdown using the power button. I would really appreciate any insights that anyone has!Windows 11 24H2 background automatically switches to solid color
After upgrading to Windows 11 Version 24H2, the system desktop background frequently switches to solid colors (such as black or white) automatically. This issue is suspected to be related to installed third-party desktop or customization software, but the exact trigger remains unclear. Please provide troubleshooting steps and a solution.
