Windows 11 Home to Pro - Azure
Hi All, We mistakenly purchased a PC with Windows 11 Home license. We use M365 and with all our Windows 10 Pro PCs, we can set up using an Azure account for work. What options do we have to upgrade to 11 Pro? PC hasn't been touched yet, as I'm aware there are issues with purchasing an upgrade through the store as it will be linked to the personal account logged in with and not an Azure account. Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
The Windows 11 login screen lacks a password field and displays a password error.
The Windows login screen fails to display the password input field. After clicking “Login,” it prompts that the password is incorrect (though the actual password is correct), preventing access to the system. Seeking an effective solution.
Has the Power Mode Quick-Switch Slider Disappeared in Windows 11?
Previously, users could quickly switch power modes (which directly affect CPU TDP settings) via a slider in the taskbar's right-click menu. However, after a Windows 11 update, the slider has disappeared, requiring full access to the settings menu for each adjustment. For devices like the ThinkPad X13, which are not gaming laptops and lack dedicated power management tools from the manufacturer, this has made efficient switching inconvenient. We request the restoration of the quick-access slider or the provision of an alternative fast-switching solution.
Is Enabling Secure Boot Mandatory for Windows 11 Installation?
The device supports TPM 2.0 but it is not enabled. Configuring Secure Boot poses challenges as it requires completely disabling CSM compatibility mode in the BIOS. Attempting to boot in UEFI-only mode results in a black screen issue with the graphics card. Please clarify: 1. Is Secure Boot an absolute requirement for installing Windows 11? 2. How can the black screen issue with the graphics card in UEFI mode and the difficulties in configuring Secure Boot be resolved?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. ~GouravSave the date: Windows Office Hours - January 15, 2026
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this is a long problem so bear with me after updating bios and booting into windows i try logging in using my pin but get an error about having to use my password even though i never set one up and trying to reset it does nothing i tried a couple solutions to no avail then i tried hirons cdboot using the tools in it i changed my account to local and everything was fine until but when i tried a couple of things it still registers my account as a microsoft account but i can use any of the features of a microsoft account and trying to play minecraft i keep getting a certain error and i tried creating a new account and logging in with a diffrent microsoft account but it asks for a windows password even though none are setup
