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We couldn't install Windows 11

Currently running Windows 10 Pro. (64 Bit) My workstation hardware meets all Windows 11 requirements. Downloaded the Windows 11 update (ISO) from: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11 , however EVERY time I run setup.exe it fails…

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asked 2025-08-12T01:32:26.8733333+00:00
Brent D 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-13T05:20:22.7233333+00:00
Christopher Schmid 0 Reputation points
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Duel Installations of Windows/Duel Boot Drives

I have a custom-built gaming PC that I have upgraded over the years. I more recently upgraded to running my OS and drives on an NVMe M.2 Samsung EVO 960 250GB SSD. Then I upgraded and tried to install my OS on an NVMe M.2 Gen 4 Inland 2TB SSD. I vaguely…

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asked 2025-08-12T04:36:24.3866667+00:00
Kyle Styles 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-13T04:29:21.96+00:00
Volume Z 150 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Can't get the Extended Security Update for Windows 10. How do I do it?

I am using a Dell Windows 10 laptop and tried unsuccessfully for many hours to get the Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Update (ESU) on my laptop - to extend Windows' security updates until Oct. 13, 2026. Here is what I did. At Settings>Update…

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asked 2025-08-13T00:51:53.19+00:00
Judy Hirschman 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-13T01:40:12.07+00:00
Estrella721 15,295 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix Windows 10 update not working without cutting the power to my PC?

I've had this problem for a couple months now; I update Windows, the update gets to 30%, my PC restarts, but then I presume it never finishes the restart. Once it gets to that point, I can see the PC is on (or at least the RGB and fans are) but none of…

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asked 2025-08-09T14:19:19.47+00:00
TJOAT 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T19:07:47.2333333+00:00
TJOAT 0 Reputation points
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Email received saying Subscription for Windows Defender Renewed

I received an Email from Microsoft stating that Windows Defender has been auto renewed $499 has been charged to my account? I did not authorize this, it says to call 803-463-0982 to cancel? I think this is a scam or fake email what do I? I do not want…

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asked 2025-08-12T16:48:20.2466667+00:00
Charlee Pharris 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-12T17:21:34.1866667+00:00
DaveM121 758K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Finally upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, have enabled TPM 2.0 and am able to upgrade, when running windows 11 installation assistant it finishes completely but blue screens during update and doesn't install.

Hello all, Like my title says I am having some issues upgrading to windows 11 (i know i should of done it sooner), however i blue screen out every time, I have spent 1.5hrs trying to research why, i have made sure i have enough space, i have made sure i…

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asked 2025-08-07T00:19:54.5766667+00:00
Ozzy Smith 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T13:10:49.8366667+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 164.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Hello. I can't sign in to microsoft teams, please fix!

Hello. I can't sign in to microsoft teams

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2025-08-12T08:42:59.8033333+00:00
Cristina Popa 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-12T10:33:19.5233333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 105.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error Code 0x800700c1 when installing Windows 11

Error Code 0x800700c1 when installing Windows 11. I get the same error code on the following also pending updates: Feature update to Windows 10, version 22H2 2025-07 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1 for Windows 10 Version 22H2…

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asked 2025-08-11T15:44:02.72+00:00
DJ Farrar 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T09:35:48.86+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 164.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How to fix this error? (0x80245006)

(0x80245006) is what I keep getting when I try to update

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asked 2025-08-12T07:14:32.7233333+00:00
Quinetta Marshall 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-12T07:51:16.27+00:00
DaveM121 758K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why does the recent quality update (KB5062649) for Windows 10 22H2 decrease the size of texts and other objects all over the operating system?

Hi all! So I received the latest quality update "2025-07 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based  Systems (KB5062649)" for my Lenovo 81HN V130-15IKB Laptop running Windows 10 Pro. I downloaded and installed it…

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asked 2025-08-11T21:40:17.51+00:00
I-Y 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-11T22:36:04.0866667+00:00
I-Y 20 Reputation points
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KB5063523 install fails

KB5063523 fails install regardless of number of reboots or Safe boot. O/S: Win10 Pro 22H2 x64 WinRE version: 10.0.26100.1710 Tried: Run WUpdate Troubleshooter - fails to launch due to error 0x80070003 Reboot & Update - install fails Clean boot…

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asked 2025-07-09T20:49:27.1733333+00:00
tocguy 40 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-11T17:37:05.7733333+00:00
saher zahid 0 Reputation points
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Can't enroll in extended 10 protection because "Your device is missing important security and quality fixes"

You can't enroll in extended support unless updates are . . . up to date, but when I check updates, I get nothing to download, apparently I am up to date. WTF?

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asked 2025-08-09T19:23:51.7633333+00:00
Pest outwest 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-10T23:16:51.22+00:00
John DeV 132.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I completely stop windows 11 to try to install on my windows 10 ?

Just want to stop the windows 11 that try to install on my windows 10.... Never asked for it and I don't want it.... Let me know how I can control this " feature " ............................. And yes, I know you stop 'support' for that ...…

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asked 2025-07-24T00:21:18.1933333+00:00
LF Lessard 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-08T21:35:27.97+00:00
LF Lessard 0 Reputation points
6 answers

Having trouble updating from windows 10 to 11

Hi, as the title says I'm struggling to update my PC from windows 10 to 11, I have tried the normal way, the windows 11 installation assistant, and an in place ISO installation, however, none of them have worked. When I try the normal way and with the…

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asked 2025-08-07T19:08:54.7733333+00:00
Pasta948 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-09T09:01:15.6733333+00:00
Carl Bid 0 Reputation points
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Accidentally shut down pc while factory reset

Computer Won't Boot After Interrupted Factory Reset. A computer was shut down accidentally during a factory reset where the option to remove everything was selected. After the screen went black, the device was powered off, and now it fails to boot up.…

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asked 2025-08-07T20:24:22.9466667+00:00
‎ ‎6ixx 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-08-07T21:02:34.2+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 11,860 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to resolve update problems for Windows 10 22H2 when receiving error number 0x800f0805

Hi For about a month, I've been experiencing update issues with Windows 10 22H2. Every time I try to update, I keep getting the error code 0x800f0805. I've tried every suggestion I could find on Google to fix the problem, but nothing has worked so far. I…

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asked 2025-08-08T10:40:44.27+00:00
Alain Dobrah MICHIGAN 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-10T19:00:38.2466667+00:00
Samuel U 0 Reputation points
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My PC wont let me update to Windows 11

I haven't been able to update to Windows 11 for a little while now. I just upgraded my PC to modern specs and it still wont let me update to Windows 11. It's been very frustrating that I was just about to factory reset my PC just so I know there isn't…

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asked 2025-08-08T23:36:12.86+00:00
Danny Mercado 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-09T22:51:52.2833333+00:00
Igor Leyko 100.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Error encountered while upgrading win11, error code0x80888002-0x40008

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asked 2025-08-09T00:34:22.1666667+00:00
Q L 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-09T01:07:42.6633333+00:00
Kimberly Olaño 4,795 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows update and store not downloading the updates in windows 10

i have tried so hard to update my pc but it wont work it just brings download pending

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asked 2025-08-09T09:08:56.2733333+00:00
Prince Dannie 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-09T09:58:29.4066667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 105.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Windows Update stuck on Installing 0% and Download error

Windows Update is having problems. The 2025-07 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5062649) failed with error code - 0x800f0805 and the 2025-07 Security Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems…

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asked 2025-08-10T00:14:03.2833333+00:00
Ethan Chai 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-10T01:10:30.9333333+00:00
John DeV 132.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor