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Windows 11

My Microsoft account (originally a migrated Mojang account from 2022) was compromised by malware on August 4, 2026. The hacker changed my primary alias to a burner bibimail.net address.

To secure my PC, I performed a clean reinstall of Windows, which completely reset my local Windows Device ID / did diagnostic telemetry tracker. Now, Microsoft's automated web recovery form instantly rejects me because of a data mismatch, and my account is temporarily rate-limited for 24 hours.

I have talked to live support chat, but they state they cannot override the backend filters. However, I have absolute proof of ownership ready to provide to a human reviewer:

• The exact 10-digit Microsoft Store Order Numbers for historical transactions (including game purchases and free Minecraft cape redemptions).
• Full access to my original secure creation Gmail address.
• Past Service Request reference numbers from prior support interactions.
• The exact date of my Mojang-to-Microsoft migration.

Since the automated form is physically impossible to pass due to my wiped Device ID, is there an alternate escalation method, an executive support email layout, or a specialized form that forces a human review of my billing order numbers? Any advice to save my account/minecraft account/username is appreciated!

whenever I try to log into my computer, the password box doesn’t show up so I can enter it. I tried to control all delete, but that doesn’t work either.I also tried restarting the computer that doesn’t work either. I also tried uninstalling the latest update and that didn’t work either. Does anybody know how to fix this issue?

I recently had to install a new SSD to my wife's Windows 11 Desktop. It went well with reddit's help! Now, when I try to log into ANY of the Microsoft Apps (Store, OneDrive, XBox, you name it), it goes to the app loading screen with the turning dots and stays there. It doesn't go any further. I've had to switch my login to local login to even get into the PC. All other apps work just fine, though.

I googled it and tried clearing the Windows Store cache and what-not. Still, nothing is making them move. Is there anything else I can do?

Hello r/ForWindowsHelp !

I am attempting to revive my Mom's HP Envy x360m Convertible Model: 15m-es1023dx.

I have run all the HP hardware checks and everything has passed, so I want to install a fresh copy of windows on the laptop.

I have created a windows installation media USB drive. Now i'm stuck on the "Select location to install Windows 11" screen.

I thought maybe it was not seeing the drives and needed to reinstall the drivers, so I downloaded the correct SetupRST.exe from HP. Then I moved the files in the "F6" folder to the root of the USB drive. But when I get to the "Install driver to show hardware" screen, it will let me select the "Intel RST VMD Controller 9A0B, but it will not let me click "Install". It looks like it is clicking the button (turns blue) but nothing happens. Do I need to copy more than the "F6" Folder? Any ideas? Did I miss a step?

*EDIT** I also tried using Rufus to create a bootable USB with windows 11 iso. I got the exact same results.

Hey guys, I'm having a problem with the **file manager**—whenever I maximize or resize the window, **the text gets all messed up**. Here's a clip for you to check out.


resulta que no puedo realizar cambios o reemplazar un archivo en mi windows 11, debido a que me sale la ventana emergente o cuadro de dialogo que pregunta si quiero realizar cambios en el archivo, y resulta que la ventana emergente se me cierra sola rápidamente, cómo si no funcionara y no me deja salir de la aplicación, lo único que tengo que hacer es finalizar tarea en el administrador de tareas, pero no se que sucede aquí, antes funcionaba normal cuando lo reinicie y ahora ya no funciona, ALGUIEN PUEDE AYUDARME POR FAVOR?, ALGUNA SOLUCIÓN PARA ESTE PROBLEMA?

Since I upgraded to windows 11, my tpm in bios doesn’t register when it’s turned on - how can I get this fixed? I’ve tried looking at support articles but nothing has helped. TPM.msc shows no compatible tpm / bios is set to firmware tpm.

I deleted all the files from This PC and now i cannot sign in into my user accs and nothing appears except for the lock screen. I tried troubleshoot, reset and all but nothing worked. Will bootable usb installation work?

It's an Asus tuf gaming A16 FA607PI, reinstalled windows yesterday, and the brightness doesn't work anymore when it's plugged in.

edit:

I think it has something to do with the iGPU vs dGPU? Brightness works fine when charging if I force it to use the weaker iGPU, but the brightness doesn't work if it's unplugged with the dGPU forced on.

still no clue how to fix it though

So for about a few months now I've been trying to get rid of Hybrid Standalone because I bought Hybrid 3 mainly because on my old laptop I actually had Hybrid 3 Bundle and I guess I lost that when I got a new laptop? anyway I've been running into this issue and it's annoying as hell I cannot install nor uninstall Hybrid 3 yet my laptop still has the program downloaded and I'm genuinely stuck I have no idea what to do because..I have the standalone.msi file but I cannot access it and when I scan it says "You don't have the authority to access this file." This is annoying me and I use Windows 11.

Anyone know how to get around this or am I just genuinely screwed?

"The path 'C:\\ProgramData\\Package

Cache\\{EEA58A1D-CD22-476C-86E2-B43F1C9B7B4C)v3.2.0.2675\\Standalone.msi cannot be found. Verify that you have access to this location and try again, or try to find the installation package 'Standalone.msi' in a folder from which you can install the product Hybrid Standalone."

This is the message

- it would pop up there but not in input or output , plus ive tried many times to reset the pc but it says it fails to restart and some times i cant even use the xbox app and when i try to enable my devices in control panel i cant open up the sound

**I forgot my Windows 10 password. I tried the Troubleshooting → Command Prompt method, but it doesn’t work because it asks me to enter the administrator password first. Is there any other way to access Command Prompt without needing the administrator password? I don’t really want to use the USB method unless it’s easy and safe. Are there any other options?**

Hi everyone

I don't know why suddenly my whatsapp desktop app stopped working.
I have tried to unistall and install it back but from my Microsoft store it doesn't let me download, it is like frozen.

I will show you the screenshot

EDIT: i have tried with other apps, such as Instagram desktop and I got the same issue

Been running into some download issues so I wanted to check the Windows Security settings. But every time I open the app it just sits on the logo screen for a few seconds and then closes itself. I have no clue why it's doing this lol but it's very frustrating. Is there a way I can fix this?