Mandatory Microsoft Account on Dell AIO?
I'm experiencing an issue with my Dell all-in-one PC where it requires me to sign in with a Microsoft Account to access certain features or perform basic tasks. This mandatory Microsoft Account login seems to limit my control over the device and privacy, and I want to find out if there is a way to use the PC with a local account instead of being forced to sign in with a Microsoft Account.How to Setting Up a New Laptop with Windows 11 Pro?
I just ordered a Dell laptop with Windows 11 Pro already installed, and am expecting it in a few days. I have been running Windows 10, and was resisting Windows 11, so I haven’t necessarily read all the Windows 11 posts, feeling like they didn’t apply. But my Windows 7 laptop is on its last legs, and I wanted a new up-to-date machine. I have some questions regarding initial setup. I haven’t set up a new computer since early 2018, and a lot has changed.
[UKR] Win 11/Copilot: Voice Access Localization, Stability, and Features
I am an active user of Windows 11 Pro (Version 24H2) and regularly use Copilot. I urge you to consider the following proposals to enhance the usability and functionality of the system for the Ukrainian community. ### 1. Critical Issue: Missing Ukrainian Language in Voice Access This is the most pressing issue for millions of users in Ukraine. * **Problem:** Windows' built-in voice control feature (**Voice Access**) **does not support the Ukrainian language for executing system commands** (e.g., "Open Notepad"), only for text dictation. This makes the feature virtually unusable. * **Current Status:** An existing Feedback Hub submission regarding this issue lacks votes and has not been prioritized. * **Proposal:** We urgently request the integration of **full Ukrainian language support for system control commands**, prioritizing this issue immediately. ### 2. Copilot Stability and Functionality Improvements Issues that reduce Copilot's effectiveness: * **Eliminate Answer Interruptions:** When using **voice input** and the **"Share" mode** (screen analysis), Copilot's answers are frequently **cut short or interrupted**. Please optimize the server-side processing for stable and complete result delivery, especially when processing image data. * **Expand Interactivity (Control):** I request giving Copilot the ability to **perform basic actions** within an open window in **"Share" mode** (e.g., "Click the 'Settings' button," "Scroll down"). * **Ukrainian AI Model Optimization:** Please optimize the Copilot AI model for the Ukrainian language to enhance the accuracy and speed of processing complex queries. * **Allow Copilot Hotkey Change:** The system assignment of **Alt + Space** conflicts with popular launchers. Please add an option in Windows Settings to **change the system hotkey** for launching Copilot. ### 3. Windows Organization Improvement * **Expanded Desktop Sorting Options:** Please add more context- or **category-based sorting options** to the Desktop "Sort by" menu to improve the logical order of icons (beyond just "Name" and "Item type"). Thank you for your attention to these critical suggestions.Surface Laptop bitlocker everytime boot
Hi all, I have 2 Surface 6 Laptops, brand new fresh out of the box. They have Win11 Business 23H2 installed. I think an install of updated firmware triggered bitlocker recovery on both. I have to put the key in everytime they boot. They do boot successfully once the key is input. How do I stop them asking for the key? There isn't anything on them so if a full reset is required that's not a problem. cheers j
Cannot Preview Network Files Within File Explorer
Ever since the new Windows 25H2 Update, users cannot preview any network files as File Explorer states, "The file you are attempting to preview could harm your computer. If you trust the file and the source you received it from, open it to view its contents". I have verified "show preview handlers in preview pane" was enabled within File Explorer, and I enabled PDF Thumbnail Previews within Adobe Acrobat. This seems to be an on-going and consistent issue with other users according to similar forum posts. Microsoft, PLEASE fix!
Microsoft App Store issue
So, I went to log into the Microsoft App Store and download windows defender and it asked for my pin and it worked but then it asked for a code that it sent to an email I didn’t recognize. It was like S****@163.com and I know that email is not mine. I’m not sure what to do. I know a whole back I had malware on my pc and I cleaned it out but it seems there is leftover issues. Long story short I now can’t download anything off the App Store and want to figure out how to get that email off. please and thank you for any help.
