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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…
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asked 2026-06-18T17:17:16.85+00:00
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Andrew Bardgett
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commented 2026-06-19T10:41:01.9+00:00
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Anuraag Roy
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Cannot install Windows 25H2 onto my desk top computer.
I am in Windows Pro 23H2. I have been trying all year, first to try to unsuccessfully install Windows 24H2 and now I am unsuccessfully trying to install Windows 25H2. I have read all the lists of recommendations, and I think that I have tried all of…
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asked 2026-06-19T01:48:35.9833333+00:00
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Robert Baron
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answered 2026-06-19T02:35:31.4266667+00:00
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Sumit D - IA
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My computer failed to update Windows 11 version 25H2 Error 0xc1900101
Now it won't shut down properly. It keeps trying to download and install but it doesn't work. How do I go back to the last know working version of windows? Where has that option gone? This is exactly why I don't like all of the updates all of the…
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asked 2026-06-19T00:18:04.9266667+00:00
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Tina Konecny
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edited an answer 2026-06-19T01:05:57.72+00:00
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Ramesh Srinivasan
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Purchased windows 11 pro, but download failed
Purchased windows 11 pro, but download failed and I'm not able to find a download link and don't have the key anymore. Where do I find this information and download?
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asked 2026-06-18T23:32:05.6166667+00:00
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Jeff Jensen
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edited an answer 2026-06-19T00:06:18.6033333+00:00
EmilyS726
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New Hardware
I had to replace my motherboard without any knowledge my PC would not boot so I could not follow the recommendations for a hardware change. Now I cannot activate because of new hardware with my License Key.
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Cant Get Windows 11 ISO key
Guys, I need to install Wimdows 11 for my new laptop, but i cant because my region is banned. So, I need your help with ISO key link.
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asked 2026-06-18T17:16:28.0633333+00:00
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никита кузнецов
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answered 2026-06-18T17:49:07.1433333+00:00
Jonathan Deives
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0xc1900201 25 h2
0xc1900201 cant update windows OS update 25 H2 0xc1900201 cant update windows OS update 25 H2 0xc1900201 cant update windows OS update 25 H2
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asked 2025-10-22T10:49:36.08+00:00
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SHRAVAN KUMAR
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commented 2026-06-18T16:22:37.8+00:00
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shery
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Windows 11, version 23H2 (repair version)
what does the problem for me Windows 11, version 23H2 (repair version) This update can't be downloaded and installed because it's not yet ready for your device.
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asked 2026-06-18T15:01:07.1333333+00:00
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santu adhikary
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answered 2026-06-18T15:32:35.8+00:00
David-M
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Transfer Windows 11 Pro Workstation to another PC using digital license
I upgraded my Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro Workstation but the ssd failed. I installed Windows 11 Home on my laptop with the new ssd installed but I cannot see how to upgrade the new install to Windows 11 Pro Workstation. I can see the purchase and…
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hi i need help
how do i update windows.. trying to download a file
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Replace Win 11 Pro N edition with Windows 11 Pro without loosing apps and data.
After upgrading from Window 10 Pro (machine bound license) to Windows 11 Pro N, I have encountered many issues, especially related to failed updates. I have one issue left now that cannot be solved within the N edition, so it seems. It has to do with a…
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asked 2026-06-12T21:22:49.4366667+00:00
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JohnM-4103
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commented 2026-06-17T16:25:24.9533333+00:00
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Lucus-V
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How can I install Microsoft Word for free on my computer?
I need help to install Microsoft Word for free on Windows computer
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asked 2026-03-06T21:04:32.21+00:00
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Ayantu Jura MENGESHA
45
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commented 2026-06-17T12:19:38.07+00:00
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agus setiya agus
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Having a difficult time in trying to create a pin
I have a new Dell desk top computer and I am just having the hardest time in trying to create the hello pin and I put some numbers in and then tried to confirm it and it would jump back to the create again and tried again and now my pc has frozen and so…
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asked 2026-06-14T06:08:21.64+00:00
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Millie McDonald
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commented 2026-06-17T04:17:52.4533333+00:00
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Emma1-N
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Reinstall One Drive Error Code 0x80070070
I am trying to reinstall Microsoft One Drive and I receive error code 0x80070070
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asked 2026-06-16T17:44:55.8666667+00:00
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LEK
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edited an answer 2026-06-16T18:20:09.12+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan
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Should I upgrade to Windows 11?
I recently acquired an HP ZBook Studio 15 G8 laptop with the following specifications: i7-11850H NVIDIA T1200 16GB RAM My default Windows version is Windows 10, and I'm considering upgrading to Windows 11 because I'm unsure how it will affect my FPS…
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Trouble updating Windows 11 22H2.
I have Windows 11 22h2 version. I tried windows update. Windows update shows me this error message "Your version of windows has reached end of service". How do i upgrade to latest Window 11?
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asked 2026-06-16T06:16:27.95+00:00
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shashi nagthan
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answered 2026-06-16T06:50:08.77+00:00
DaveM121
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HOW CAN Windows 11, version 25H2 Install error - 0x800f081f BE FIXED?
WINDOWS UPDATE Windows 11, version 25H2, Install error - 0x800f081f RUNNING HP ENVY LAPTOP WITH WINDOWS 11 PRO RETAIL VERSION 13TH GEN 32GB RAM & EDGE BROWSER RETRIED THREE TIMES & GOT INSTALL ERROR EACH TIME & GUESSING WINDOWS WON'T RUN…
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asked 2025-10-01T04:22:04.4133333+00:00
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CHRIS AMBROSE
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commented 2026-06-15T17:01:08.2766667+00:00
Ramesh
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When trying to install windows 11 version 25H2
My windows version is 23H2 and update shows 25H2 is available When trying to install windows 11 version 25H2 this comes up: We can't install some updates because other updates are in progress. We'll try to install them later. I tried to delete maps and…
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asked 2026-06-14T16:35:03.5066667+00:00
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GJ FA
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answered 2026-06-14T17:09:13.4833333+00:00
Kapil Arya
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ISO Windows 11 Pro
Hello, I am unable to download the official Windows 11 Pro x64 ISO through the standard download page and Media Creation Tool. Could you please provide a temporary direct download link for the latest official Windows 11 Pro x64 ISO (English or…
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error code 0xc004f050 windows 11 home with digital license to windows 11 pro using microsoft store
how to fix error code 0xc004f050 windows 11 home to windows 11 pro after using microsoft store while microsoft hold the digital license attempts to use the Generic windows pro product key results in the same error windows 11 home reports as activated on…
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asked 2026-06-08T01:24:57.54+00:00
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greg myers
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commented 2026-06-14T15:44:30.6233333+00:00
Lucus-V
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