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activaction error 0xC004C008

after using Windows Update recovery option to reinstall the current version of Windows pro 11 i cannot activate it without installing win 11 home

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-19T00:16:59.74+00:00
Paul Connolly 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T11:31:56.01+00:00
DaveM121 891.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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System hangs with no dump creation

My system recently started to hang for no apparent reason, i could be doing any task on my pc and attempt to use the volume knob on my keyboard that worksnperfectly fine after a restart, the change takes around 15 seconds to show up on screen almost as…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-06-19T07:34:39.73+00:00
Shaurya Gupta 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T11:27:43.0233333+00:00
Shaurya Gupta 20 Reputation points
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How to fix LiveKernelEvent 124

Problem Event Name: LiveKernelEvent Code: 124 Parameter 1: 7 Parameter 2: ffff8505b2b31020 Parameter 3: 0 Parameter 4: 0 OS version: 10_0_26200 Service Pack: 0_0 Product: 256_1 OS Version: 10.0.26200.2.0.0.256.48 Locale ID: 1033 I had this happen a few…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-06-19T09:30:34.37+00:00
Szilvia Ignác 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T11:16:20.45+00:00
DaveM121 891.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Microsoft store 0X80073CF6

This is less of a question, and more of a bitter hate filled rant. For many years, with windows 10 and now windows 11, the store has never worked for me, everything I would try to install would kick me code 0X80073CF6. This has made me very bitter for…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-01-19T01:52:36.3433333+00:00
Kory Brooks 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T11:10:35.98+00:00
风齐鸣 0 Reputation points
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wen will robux resstock bro pls bro i cant wait for another 2 weeks

i actually need to publish my game i need to be succesful and be on top1 roblox games

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-06-19T11:06:59.7733333+00:00
guywgojustneedrobuxlmao 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T11:07:18.59+00:00

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Windows 11 taskbar and file icons missing for system apps only

Hello, I am using Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, version 10.0.26200, build 26200. The issue affects icons for Windows/system apps only. On the Windows 11 taskbar, icons are missing or blank for built-in/system apps such as Snipping Tool, Notepad,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-06-03T22:58:26.01+00:00
Ivan 45 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T11:00:36.8866667+00:00
KC Way Down South 20 Reputation points
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How to increase the memory cache of Windows Explorer?

Answer, please, how to increase the memory cache of File Explorer in Windows 11, cos just after opening, only 40 tabs, an easy feat when studying something on your PC, File Explorer freezes, and crashes. And before you come up with the silly kind of…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-06-19T06:07:28.2233333+00:00
Paul Alexandru Cazacliu 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T10:57:11.1566667+00:00
Viorel 127K Reputation points
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how to move taskbar to top in windows 11?

I own a dell XPS 13 9360 that has windows 10, I still use it for YouTube, and I have it set up like a mac with the taskbar at the top. how can I do the same thing in windows 11?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-06-19T02:51:26.69+00:00
Harvey Enos 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-19T10:49:49.8233333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 123.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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my computer sound not working how to reason

my computer sound not working how to reason to my system sound

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-19T04:42:55.86+00:00
cheguvera bhupathi 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-19T10:46:44.4033333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 123.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Cannot complete Windows 11 OOBE

I have taken delivery of a new Dell DS16260 laptop. I connected to WIFi and it went through checking for updates etc but when I go through the OOBE and select United Kingdom as the right region the next page says something has gone wrong. Clicking skip…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-06-18T17:17:16.85+00:00
Andrew Bardgett 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T10:41:01.9+00:00
Anuraag Roy 260 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Error Creaking en MINECRAFT.

Hola, necesito ayuda con un problema de inicio de sesión en Minecraft Bedrock. Dispositivo: Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Versión: Minecraft Bedrock Edition (para Android) Al intentar jugar, aparece el siguiente mensaje: Error al iniciar sesión. No hemos podido…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-06-19T07:43:53.5066667+00:00
Jack STSP 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T10:39:14.9833333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 123.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Some taskbar pinned app icons missing after returning from sleep

The missing icons appear to be somewhat random when coming out of sleep mode. The only quick fix I have found is to open task manager and restart the Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) process. Other ways that also bring back the all the taskbar icons…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
asked 2026-06-13T11:14:39.84+00:00
KC Way Down South 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T10:37:34.4833333+00:00
KC Way Down South 20 Reputation points
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Enforcement.xbox.com "cant show notifications right now try again later"

Since 21st March my enforcement.xbox.com says "can't show notifications right now try again later " Ive done everything microsoft support said Inognito Use edge Firefox etc Try different wifi networks etx It only affects my account…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-06-19T09:05:35.7966667+00:00
Rhyleigh Mackenzie 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-19T10:32:42.7133333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 123.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Connect Sonos to iTunes

I have just bought a new pc. I have tried to connect my Sonos to itunes which worked fine on my old pc but not on the new one. On the phone to Sonos for an hour and a half but still not fixed. Sonos suggested that the problem may be that itunes is…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-06-19T09:57:58.64+00:00
David Morrish 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-19T10:29:25.1433333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 123.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Gigabyte MO27Q2A / HDR Game / Windows HDR Calibration tool question?

I own Gigabyte MO27Q2A . The monitor's maximum brightness is rated at 1000 nits. In the monitor's HDR settings, there is an HDR Game preset. When I calibrate my monitor using the Windows HDR Calibration tool, the pattern in both the Maximum Luminance and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-06-19T10:26:45.7566667+00:00
sukkamehu 0 Reputation points
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Bagaimana memperbaiki BSOD

Saya sudah menekan N tidak ada perubahan, dan saya menekan Y juga tidak ada perubahan pada layar laptop saya, saya tidak ingat juga untuk 48 digit, mohon bantuannya

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-06-18T02:52:21.3333333+00:00
desi fitaloka 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T10:19:11.98+00:00
Carl-L 16,255 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I recover my microsoft account when my email and password were both changed?

My microsoft account was hacked on 7th June, the email was changed, so was the password, and I can't log into my minecraft account anymore, altough, I can prove that I own the account with a minecraft buyment receipt sent to the email used and also…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-06-19T09:35:59.1033333+00:00
Marin Andrei 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T10:16:48.05+00:00
DaveM121 891.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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After Latest MS Windows 11 Update, I Can NO LONGER Set Custom Icons - Please HELP

FIRST, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question. If it is NOT, could someone please give a link to where I can ask this and, hopefully, get an answer. THANKS! SO, there were several updates for Windows 11 a few days ago. (I am…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-06-17T19:38:04.3833333+00:00
FH-9913 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T10:16:29.1533333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 21,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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cant sign in to minecraft

when i try to sign in to minecraft on the minecraft launcher, it says we cant sign you in right now, with the error code 0x8000000. this has been happening for a week now. im signed in to the official minecraft website, and on xbox.com, but when i try to…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-06-17T19:38:55.66+00:00
Isaac Seede 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T10:14:01.7166667+00:00
Carl-L 16,255 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Certain website not loading

Hi there, [Note that I am actually posting on behalf of a colleague because the issue she is describing above prevented her from posting herself] Recently, certain browsers have been taking forever to load (or don't load at all) and I'm looking for help…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-06-17T18:21:34.9533333+00:00
SSISC co-EDs 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T10:13:11.0666667+00:00
Carl-L 16,255 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator