Windows 11 Taskbar Search Box Keeps Loading After Opening
After upgrading the system to Windows 11, clicking on the taskbar search box continuously displays a loading state (spinning circle or no results). However, the search function works normally on another computer upgraded to the same version. It is currently unclear whether this issue is caused by differences in system configuration or corruption of the index. A targeted repair solution is requested.
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.
Windows11 File Explorer experiences issues when selecting multiple files
When selecting two or more files in Windows 11 File Explorer, the icons of selected files suddenly become blurry. Testing indicates this issue is directly related to the “Details Pane” on the right: closing this pane or switching to the “Preview Pane” prevents the blurring, though it requires retaining the details functionality. Is there a fundamental fix available (such as an update or registry tweak)?After Windows 11 Update, the New Battery Icon Disappeared
After a recent system update, the new-style battery icon on the taskbar was automatically replaced back to the old version by the system. I prefer the appearance or information display of the new icon. Seeking recovery methods or customization options.
Erase leftovers after windows recovery
Hello, I want to make my 1 years old laptop to be as just got out of the box. There is no built-in partition to restore it so I use the Windows 11 restore tool without saving my files and use the deep recovery. Right now the laptop is in the initial windows 11 setup which is good. How do I make sure there is no leftovers files and folders that should be erase manually? I'll do it with 3rd party software to browse the hard drive because I dont want to complete the initial setup.
Installation Failure of KB5074109 on Windows 11 25H2 Multi-Session – Error 0x80073712
We are experiencing persistent issues installing the latest Windows update, KB5074109, on Windows 11 25H2 Multi-Session running in Azure. The installation fails on multiple machines with error code 0x80073712. We have tried the following troubleshooting steps, but still the same issue: sfc /scannow DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth Windows Update Troubleshooter (Settings → System) Manual download and installation of the update Has anyone else run into this, or does anyone have ideas on how to fix it? Could the update itself be the problem?
Why Samsung Drivers Auto-Install on Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G6 with Windows 11
When using Windows 11 on a Lenovo ThinkPad P1 6th Generation laptop, the system automatically downloads and prompts to install "Samsung"-branded drivers. It is currently unclear whether this phenomenon arises from internal Samsung components in the device requiring driver support or whether the system preemptively pushes universal drivers in anticipation of potential connections to Samsung phones. Is this update mandatory and absolutely necessary? We kindly request clarification on the origin of this "mysterious driver" and an assessment of its necessity for installation.
