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BitLocker Recovery Key Lost – Unable to Access D: Drive

Hello Microsoft Support, One of our users’ D: drive is locked by BitLocker, and we are currently unable to access the data. We have checked thoroughly, but the BitLocker recovery key cannot be found anywhere: Not in the user’s email or Microsoft…

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-12-12T10:21:38.33+00:00
IT Support Pune 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-12-12T10:56:55.7333333+00:00
Ian-T 6,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributeable Package install was unsuccessful. How do I fix it?

i am unable to install media suite because the Microsoft Visual C ++ 2005 SP! Redisributable Package install was unsuccessful. How do I fix it? Moved from: Microsoft System Center | Other

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-12-11T20:53:34.0833333+00:00
John Howell 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-12T08:23:29.5333333+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 68,890 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I have been trying to set up dual boot Ubuntu on my MSI gaming laptop for some time now. The laptop has NVIDIA 5070 graphics. I have tried taking help from chatgpt, youtube and different websites but I am not able to do it. The main problem is: When I sta

I have been trying to set up dual boot Ubuntu on my MSI gaming laptop for some time now. The laptop has NVIDIA 5070 graphics. I have tried taking help from chatgpt, youtube and different websites but I am not able to do it. The main problem is: When I…

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-12-11T05:53:39.1133333+00:00
Saksham Kawatra 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T17:19:20.48+00:00
DaveM121 813.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix BSODs/Error Codes during new Windows Install on new PC build, please?

Not sure how to delete this question as I believe the original content needs to be relocated to the Windows Forums, please?

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-12-10T01:46:55.63+00:00
Sam 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-11T17:00:22.2566667+00:00
Sumit D - IA 151.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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New computer will not allow anything to be added due to not an administrator

new computer says not an administrator and will not allow to add anything to computer Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft 365 Defender | For home | Windows

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-12-06T17:01:46.23+00:00
Amy Rod 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-07T23:31:37.9233333+00:00
Bryan-V 8,345 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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what do I do if when I factory reset my computer it delete the file /Windows/system32/winload.efi

what do I do if when I factory reset my computer it delete the file /Windows/system32/winload.efi

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-12-02T23:04:38.51+00:00
Trevor Huebner 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-03T04:54:01.1333333+00:00
Randy Baroja 19,125 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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When is Windows 12 gonna be released?

It always seems that Windows 12 might be released in Late 2025 or Early 2026 and 2025 was likely tho even it duz tho yeah

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-19T07:20:31.2266667+00:00
Draymond Louisch Tenoso 5 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-02T21:36:32.7133333+00:00
Neil D 29,990 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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My Home Office 2024 keeps saying Your office 2019 license is not supported with this version of the application

I am upgrading from Home office 2019 for Mac to Home Office 2024 for Mac. After install, all of my MS apps say "Your office 2019 license is not supported with this version of the application." MS support is horrible. I’ve done all the steps…

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-29T17:22:20.6033333+00:00
Mary Takahashi 40 Reputation points
accepted 2025-11-29T18:26:15.7366667+00:00
Mary Takahashi 40 Reputation points
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How to complete log on to Microsoft on a new computer with QR and iphone face I.D.?

New HP computer with Windows 11. Requires sign in to windows account and then QR code to iphone and face ID. Responds with "Whoops something went wrong try again later." Tried for days and delivers the same response. How do I get through?

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-21T21:11:02.79+00:00
Dennis Lamb 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-21T21:45:58.2+00:00
Arlene D 23,585 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I downgrade to 64 bit windows 10 when originally on a 32 bit version?

I'm currently on Windows 11 and I want to downgrade back to Windows 10 but my laptop was originally on a 32 bit version of Windows 10 and I want to downgrade to a 64 bit version without having to get a new activation key. do I install the 32 bit software…

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-19T22:03:01.07+00:00
Elliot Collis 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-19T22:48:36.72+00:00
Igor Leyko 107.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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HOW TO FIZ ERROR CODE FOR AN UPDATE problem, same as discussed .

is there a solution to this error code. I have problem on new computer. <Moved from Microsoft system service Center>

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-14T01:56:35.0733333+00:00
SUSAN KERR 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-19T09:32:24.22+00:00
Carl-L 4,155 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Is an HP EliteBook 830 G5 i5-8265U a Windows 10 computer?

I buyed a HP EliteBook 830 G5 i5-8265U but i can't able to buy a microssoft 365 Office,cause windows 10 or 11 is required, I need help please * Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For education | Windows*

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-14T12:16:05.9+00:00
Brice Michel SONO BABOULOUL 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-17T15:58:17.3266667+00:00
Haien-L 6,925 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to fix error - 0x80004002 failed to update and install windows

how to fix error - 0x80004002 failed to update and install windows. Moved from: Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Get started on Q&A

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-17T02:06:13.3066667+00:00
Anonymous 57 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-17T13:26:40.3633333+00:00
Sumit D - IA 151.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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instroll proublem

Im using windose 7 but im unable to install some software on it please help me

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-15T16:29:58.15+00:00
Md Mijan 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-17T08:44:07.6366667+00:00
Ivan B 88,275 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows update toasted Windows.

I turned off my PC like I do every night, and Windows updated. Fried itself. Completely unusable nor recoverable. I'm not asking for help. I'm simply posting here to tell Microsoft that they can GFTS. Stop using AI to update your OS and for the love…

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-14T02:01:30.69+00:00
Zeo 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-11-14T02:12:37.7766667+00:00
Damien Pham (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,425 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I want windows 12 in my laptop

I want windows 12 iso I want windows 12 in my laptop Moved from Windows development | Internet Information Services

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-08T11:36:15.5733333+00:00
Faizu Deen 0 Reputation points
recommended 2025-11-08T11:57:59.13+00:00
DaveM121 (2) 13,115 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Password want reset or register new device cause in another account but code recovery on the co.purer

My business went out business but I have my computer set up with bit recovery and can't get off my computer and PII ******@gmail.com pas ord I can't rest threw link or recovery i got ticket number PII removed and need password reset now

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-03T15:57:39.26+00:00
Stacey Means 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-08T07:51:50.68+00:00
Sin-D 5,835 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How can I get in person tech assistance to0 upload my Office Home subscription?

I purchased a Mac laptop and the Microsoft Office Home subscription. I uploaded the software per the instructions on the redemption card I bought at Costco but am having problems uploading opening the software. How can I get in person tech assistance…

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-10-31T22:45:29.1533333+00:00
Harold Stewart 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-31T22:45:34.9466667+00:00
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how to transfer old lenovo pc to new lenovo pc

My old windows 10 lenovo is ready to transfer my new windows 11 lonovo can't find it - on the same network

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-10-30T23:39:28.8866667+00:00
Nicole 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-10-31T00:50:52.52+00:00
Kayece Jan Mae Amizola 12,040 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How can i update activate my window 11 pro?

I can't activate my PC. the product key is not correct and i don't even know how i can get the correct one to update it. my PC is Dell Latitude E7450, please i need a product key to activate my PC

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-10-29T13:27:31.29+00:00
Sir. Goodie 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-29T14:30:35.8166667+00:00
John Carl Nazario 8,535 Reputation points Independent Advisor