Windows Activation problem
Hello, Since 2012, I've had a Windows "Retail" activation key that I transfer from one PC to another without any problems. When I bought my current PC with Windows 11, I had no issues activating it with this key. Due to a problem, I had to reinstall Windows 11. Unfortunately, this key is no longer accepted: when I enter it, I get this message: "The product key you entered doesn't work. Check it, and then try again or enter another one. (0x80041014)" Thank you for your help. Sincerely
Windows 11 Activation after Drive changed
Hi all, I recently had a host of issues on my SSD and this lead to me having to install windows on a new SSD. I wasn't too worried since I had a digital license from when I upgraded to windows 11. After the setup though I am seeing that I am no longer activated. I have run the Troubleshooter (With the Hardware change option) and it just says: "We can’t find any devices linked to your Microsoft account that can be used to reactivate the device that you’re using at the moment. Make sure that you’re signed in with the same Microsoft account that you linked to the Windows 10 digital licence on this device, or try again later." I do see the new drive's PC name on the Microsoft Devices list I would prefer to contact someone at Microsoft who can look at my account directly but there is no way past the AI chatbotsMy PC won't let me sign into my other account
Every time I turn my Windows 11 PC on it just automatically signs into the main account and won't let me switch. I click the logo in the bottom left and then the profile, but it just closes the window as if I clicked off. I have tried many other ways, like clicking CTRL ALT DELETE then sign out. But it shows only the main account as an option for me to sign into. And I know it didn't delete my account, because when I click Family and Users in settings, it shows my other account yet doesn't let me switch.
Reinstalling the Microsoft Gaming Overlay
Hi! Some time ago, I uninstalled the Microsoft Gaming Overlay - I think it was the overlay used by the Xbox Game Bar (win+G to bring it up). I am trying to reinstall it, but I can't figure it out. Is there a powershell command I can use to reinstall it? Every time I launch a game, I get the following popup a few times: Any ideas? Thanks!The Bluetooth and Wi-Fi buttons randomly disappear from Quick Settings in Windows 11
I recently encountered a strange issue: the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi buttons in Quick Settings suddenly disappeared. After restarting, the Wi-Fi button reappeared, but the Bluetooth button is still missing, and I can’t find any way to edit or restore it. I’m currently running Windows 11 Home (25H2) on an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor. When I go to the main Settings to try connecting my headphones, the system immediately rejects the connection request. I’ve tried restarting the computer, updating the system, turning the headphones off and on again, and even removing them from the Bluetooth device list, but nothing has worked. I’m still getting the same error.Disk usage on a 1TB SSD running Windows 11 has reached 100%
I’ve been using this 1TB solid-state drive for about a year, and recently, whenever I boot up my computer, download a game, or try to take a screenshot, the disk usage spikes to 100%. Sometimes, while playing games or watching videos, it even causes the entire screen to freeze. I’ve tried all the common solutions and checked the drive’s health status, which shows everything is normal. I’m not sure if there’s a problem with the drive itself or if it’s infected with malware, but right now I simply can’t afford to replace it.
Wifi driver completely vanished – reinstall does nothing, I'm out of ideas
Got an HP Laptop 15-ef2xxx and a while ago the wifi button disappeared. Completely gone. I tried reinstalling the driver, even did a full uninstall and restart—still nothing. Downloaded the driver manually from HP's site, installed it, still no sign of it anywhere. No wifi option, no adapter showing up, nothing. I've tried command prompt fixes, system restore, network resets, multiple reboots—same result every time. At this point I'm starting to think the wifi card itself is dead. I could crack it open and take a look, but I'd need some guidance on what to actually check or try once I'm in there. Any help would be appreciated.Why does Windows 11 keep forgetting my Wi-Fi password after every restart?
Why does my Windows 11 PC make me re-enter my Wi-Fi password every time I restart, even though I check "Connect automatically" and "Remember this network"? Why does it forget the password after a reboot but not after a normal sleep or wake? Is this a bug with the network profile, a credential manager issue, or something specific to my adapter? And is there a fix that keeps the password saved permanently?Windows re-activation after CPU change
Hi everyone, so last weekend I change my CPU from Ryzen 7 5800X to 5800X3D. Easy peasy, everything worked just fine. Today I started my computer and it stated that windows is not activated anymore. So I tried every possible (and described) way to reactivate it (after hardware change) but it simply does not work. A digital license should be linked to my Microsoft account, but the problem solver process states, that it cannot find anything related in my account. In addition: there seems to be no possible way to contact support. So how can I go on? I even tried a fresh install today... but still the same issue. Thank you all!
New cursors that match modern design principles?
Does anyone know if Microsoft is working on a new cursor design? The current one just looks so old at this point—and honestly, the arrow isn't even symmetrical, which is kind of wild for something we look at every single day. It feels like the cursor hasn't gotten any real visual update in forever, even though everything else around it has moved on. Would be nice to see something that actually fits with the rest of the modern UI. Anyone heard anything about this?
