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how to disable Windows 11 multi desktop

Ever since the newest update my pc has been spazing out and trying to get me to open a new desktop. for example, i right click on my desktop to open property's and it brings up the "desktop" option, i try to select items on the desktop to move…

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asked 2026-06-04T20:21:12.9766667+00:00
Mallori 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-05T00:32:55.2366667+00:00
Hendrix-V 15,435 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I wish to change the default white background colour in Window 10 and 11 away from white. It is too clear and I want the text black not grey!

How do I change and get rid of the white your background? you customisations options go from one extreme to another, very limited control, and does not address the white background and light grey text!! the customer (me) had full control in Windows XP…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2024-05-15T12:47:46+00:00
Anonymous
edited the question 2026-06-04T20:07:17.8133333+00:00
Don Varnau 19,810 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Admin Locked out of Family Settings

After signing in to Teams it immediately closed Chrome. Now, I get a Family Safety prompt saying "You'll need to ask to use this app. You can't use Google Chrome because of your family safety settings, but it doesn't hurt to ask" After I…

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asked 2026-05-29T00:45:21.14+00:00
James Pollock 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T17:29:27.69+00:00
James Pollock 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 moving files/shortcuts on the desktop...

Hi all, I'm hoping someone from the Windows dev or support team can finally help me figure this out because it's been driving me crazy. The Issue: Every time I save a new file to my desktop (via a browser download, screenshot, or drag-and-drop), Windows…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-07-28T22:46:29.0866667+00:00
Krystyna Lynn 65 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T15:08:35.0333333+00:00
Roo 0 Reputation points
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Apps > Advanced app settings: some of...

hi, There is an issue my Windows is facing. I did upgrade to Windows 11 pro from home but downgraded back to Windows 11 home with registry hack and did a repair install. The issue is: when I go to Apps > Advanced app settings, sometimes it will say,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-02T00:49:20.17+00:00
Paul Chou 1,421 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T10:13:58.87+00:00
John DeV 164.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 keeps changing the background setting slideshow to picture.

I set the background to slideshow, for over a year everything was fine, since the last update it keeps changing at random time to picture. I can change it back without any problem. How can I keep it from resetting?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-03-16T20:10:00.9733333+00:00
John Mickelsen 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T09:29:35.7766667+00:00
Orbita2k2 0 Reputation points
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cant remove hyper V

when I attempt to remove hyper v and the pc reboots I get this error even I try to remove it through powershell

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-04T03:59:42.9+00:00
DJ Smith 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T05:26:07.65+00:00
Sumit D - IA 169.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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my passwords will not save and autofill in windows 11

My password will not save or autofill. This started to happen after I installed the Windows update. I uninstalled the update. I exported the password, and I still cannot get them to save and autofill.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-01-24T00:24:44.24+00:00
Tangela Allen 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T01:14:02.15+00:00
VICKI COY 0 Reputation points
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Missing emoji(s)

Why the middle finger emoji is missing from the emoji keyboard ?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-03T20:04:32.8866667+00:00
Archana SUTHAKARAN 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T01:04:49.4666667+00:00
Sin-D 10,125 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Camera and video issue

my camera is not working on my Dell laptop the camera slide is open but can't use video says can't find camera

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-04T00:12:23.84+00:00
Brenda Brazeau 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T00:47:26.5166667+00:00
Tin Luna 25,250 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unwanted full screen displays appearing on my desktop Win 11?

Full-screen displays appear on my desktop, Win 11. The image that is appearing (on my screen with the correct rotation orientation) is from an internet site. It is just an image of a publication's page (an AD). I have tried the various CTL.ALT commands…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-03T15:49:57.79+00:00
John Schultz 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-03T16:25:03.2066667+00:00
DaveM121 885K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to get a sound in this windows

how to get a sound in this windows , i didn,t get a sound , system is working , but not working in a sound in this windows system

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-05-31T04:55:07.4966667+00:00
RAJA MOHAMED M 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-03T16:11:31.1866667+00:00
Lucus-V 7,815 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Send to mail function not working in windows 11

Getting the following message in windows 11 when trying to use the send to function "Either there is no default mail client or the current mail client cannot fulfill the messaging request. Please run Microsoft Outlook and set it as the default mail…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-01-20T00:02:09.85+00:00
PardipS Pangly 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-03T14:39:23.39+00:00
Thomas4-N 16,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Disable Windows 11 Aero Peek (Windows 11 Pro Version 24H2 Build 26100.4946)

Hi I would like to stop the applications from popping up when hovered over along the taskbar. I have so far tried: Performance Settings Visual Effects - Unclick Peek - does not work Regedit - DWM folder "EnableArePeek" and edit to 0 - does…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-21T01:00:09.4766667+00:00
Angus Yxxxxxxx 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-03T13:45:01.9733333+00:00
Tery S 5 Reputation points
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setting app not working

setting app not working...select setting and then off...

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-02T23:20:24.78+00:00
Md Naeem 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-03T06:50:57.0866667+00:00
Kapil Arya 37,796 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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My Laptop keepings telling me I have an organization

Ive been having this issue for a few weeks where i cant change or delete my pin on my laptop. When i try to it says something about it not being with my orgs requirements. The thing is that I have already removed my school account from my laptop, ive…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-03T05:11:08.2666667+00:00
Lauren Warling 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-03T05:43:22.1333333+00:00
DaveM121 885K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Settings App is slow and laggy on a good pc, have tried almost every step online

Similar to a post from 5 years ago, the problem still persists. For about 3 months now, only my settings app is running slow and laggy, everything else works fine. I have 32GB Ram, intel core i7 12700K and an RTX 3080 using windows 11. I was wondering if…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-05-29T10:19:44.41+00:00
JordanBonz-3817 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-06-03T03:18:13.88+00:00
Clary-N 11,490 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to change my windows 11 black screen back to white

Recently on a flight I changed my display from a bright white to a darker black background and can't remember how to switch it back - anyone know? I'm in Windows 11 - Surface

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-01T19:39:04.9366667+00:00
RB 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-03T03:13:31.7266667+00:00
Sin-D 10,125 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to Activate Microphone

I have tried all the suggestions to get microphone to work. I still am unable to dictate inputs.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-03T02:27:51.65+00:00
J B 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-03T03:06:22.69+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 81,100 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix mic issue when using messanger ans google Meet.

When I join a meeting call on Facebook Messanger No one can hear me but I hear them. How do I fix this issue?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-02T19:57:13.34+00:00
Jacque Printz 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-02T20:36:34.5566667+00:00
EmilyS726 236.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor