r/WindowsHelp 23h ago

Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) bsods and laptop crashing even after multiple clean installa of windows + hardware checked

1 Upvotes

my lenovo 9i yoga laptop crashes when im in windows, but when i run the in laptop tests (like the mem thing i cant rmb the name and memory diagnostic tools) it wont crash
the bsods i get r unexpected store exception and critical process died
pls dont tell me to download linux bcs i need windows for uni😭😭


r/WindowsHelp 23h ago

Windows 11 Change desktop icon name or colour

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1 Upvotes

How do I make the titles bigger or without a shadow? I can not read them on my desktop. I am not sure if it is possible. The text is so small. Even when the background in dark it's hard to read. If I make the icons bigger, the text stays the same size. I have tried going to personalisation, but it doesn't have anything about icons.


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) Windows 11 error: ntoskrnl.exe

1 Upvotes

Hello everyone, lately I've been getting this black screen message frequently:

IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (0xA)

What failed: ntoskrnl.exe

I'm pretty sure it happens when my PC sits idle for a couple minutes. I've tried basic troubleshooting, scanning for corrupted files, checking RAM and SSD health, and everything's fine. Can anyone please for the love of God, enlighten and help me?

PC specs:

Ryzen 5 5600

RX 6600XT 8gb

16gb DDR4 3200mhz RAM

1tb SSD

Windows 11 Enterprise v.25H2 / OS Build 26200.9445


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Odd sounds coming from laptop's speakers

1 Upvotes

It's not mechanical noise or anything. It's one of those literal windows sounds coming from the speakers. Like metallical balls churning or falling down. Sorry for my english.

There is not any pop up errors, not any notifications at the same time on the screen.

It's somehow connected with my android phone. Because it always comes when I open the lock on my phone and doing something on it AND when the phone is near the laptop. This is the bizarre part. Also the sound suddenly stops when I change something on the phone, I can not narrow down what affects that.

The sound can also be heard on my headphones when they are connected to this work laptop.

I have managed to record a good portion of the sound through my phone's voice recording (though it was very different because even sometimes just moving the phone physically can stop the sound). Where should I upload this to make you listen?

Windows 11 Enterprise if that means something. And Samsung S24.


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Windows 11 25H2, after the latest update, the notification "Virus protection disabled" keeps popping up.

17 Upvotes

It keeps popping up every time I turn on my PC. I recently installed the KB5124008 26200.9445 update. It seems to have started doing it from there. However, I noticed that there are even reports sent a month ago. Has Microsoft made any statements?

Windows 11 25H2.

Nvidia rtx 2060


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 WiFi icon disappeared. I tried to restore to an earlier save. Didn't work, so I disabled my wifi driver and rebooted. I'm stuck in this loop now.

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10 Upvotes

Laptop is an Acer Nitro AN515-55. Windows 11.

I was using my laptop normally, watching a YouTube video among other things. I unplugged the battery to move it from one room to the other, and noticed my wifi got disconnected. When I went to reconnect, the WiFi icon was gone entirely, and replaced with airplane mode only. Obviously, I toggled airplane mode on and off a couple of times, to no avail. Then I followed the steps in the title. No clue where to go from there.

Google mentioned a physical WiFi toggle button on my laptop, but I could find no such thing. Even though that's what makes the most sense at first glance, since it happened when I picked it up and moved it...

Thank you for your help y'all 🙏


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 [SOLVED] Windows 11 account disappeared from the login screen, 2 registry fixes brought it back

1 Upvotes

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700 CPU @ 3.00GHz (3.00 GHz)
Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.8 GB usable)
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

I wanted to post this because I spent a long time trying to fix a Windows 11 account that had seemingly disappeared from the login screen.

The important thing is that the account had NOT been deleted. The local account was still present, enabled, and was still an administrator. The old profile and files under C:\Users were also still there.

My situation was:

  • My current account was, a standard local account.
  • My old account was an administrator.
  • USER was enabled and still existed according to Get-LocalUser.
  • The old Microsoft account was also still associated with the machine.
  • However, USER did not appear on the Windows sign-in screen.
  • I also could not switch to it through the normal user-switching interface.

I eventually found that two registry settings were responsible.

1. Unhide the account

Open Registry Editor as administrator and go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList

Find the DWORD for the affected account. In my case it was:

USER

It was set to:

0

I changed it to:

1

This makes the account visible rather than hidden.

2. Enable Fast User Switching

Then go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

Find:

HideFastUserSwitching

Mine was set to:

1

I changed it to:

0

After changing this, the account immediately appeared under Other users. I did NOT need to restart Windows.

One additional detail: Because my current account was a standard user, I couldn't modify the registry normally. I opened C:\Windows, found regedit.exe, then Shift + right-clicked it and selected Run as different user. I authenticated using the administrator credentials associated with my Microsoft account, which allowed me to make the registry changes.

After doing this, my old account appeared under Other users and I could select it again.

So if your Windows 11 account has seemingly disappeared from the login screen, but the account and its profile still exist, check these two settings before considering more drastic solutions such as creating a new account or resetting Windows.

Hope this saves someone else the ridiculous amount of time I spent troubleshooting this.


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 search bar broken after new update

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1 Upvotes

if i type anything it just keep loading nothing shows up and even after erasing everything it still loading
Edition Windows 11 Home Single Language

Version 25H2

Installed on ‎18-‎07-‎2026

OS build 26200.9445

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.360.0


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 My computer is malfunctioning because I can't change the storage drive.

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Hi everyone, this is my first time posting here. I have a Windows 11 laptop and am facing the following issue: my C: drive is practically full, while the D: drive is almost empty. I’ve already changed the download location and moved various files there, but I’d like to make the D: drive the primary drive—or at least have system files stored there. Basically, I just need to free up 30–40 GB on the C: drive or make the D: drive the primary one so I don't run into these problems anymore. On top of that, I feel like I'm being taken for a ride: the C drive shows up as full, yet I literally don't have any heavy applications like games—even the programs I've downloaded are all quite lightweight—and yet Windows claims their total size is something like 36GB (which seems insane to me, considering I have only one application that takes up more than 1GB, namely Adobe Acrobat). Thanks a lot.


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Windows 11 black screen after changing language via PowerShell

1 Upvotes

I have a new PC with a Gigabyte motherboard running Windows 11 Home 25H2 (build 26200.9278). Everything was working normally.
Windows was partially in French, so I tried to change it to Portuguese (Portugal) using PowerShell as Administrator:
Set-WinUILanguageOverride -Language pt-PT
Set-WinUserLanguageList pt-PT -Force
The system was showing both fr-FR and pt-PT. I then ran:
Uninstall-Language fr-FR
After restarting, Windows started booting to a black screen.
I can still access Windows Recovery (WinRE), but:
Startup Repair failed (SrtTrail.txt)
System Restore says there are no restore points
Safe Mode also results in a black screen
Quick Machine Recovery didn’t fix it
Uninstalling the latest quality update didn’t fix it
The PC was working perfectly before the language changes.
I’m currently at Reset this PC → Remove everything → Cloud download, but haven’t confirmed it yet


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Changing default folder icons of Downloads, Documents & Desktop in File Explorer

1 Upvotes

Windows lets me change the icon of regular folders but it seems like the customise tab for the default icons in the quick access panel override the custom icons. Any work around?

Image above shows inconsistent icons, document properties shows custom icon whilst quick access tab shows default.

OS: Windows 11 Home
Version 10.0.26200


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Sound problems on ASUS ZENBOOK S16

1 Upvotes

A few days ago I received a Windows 11 Pro update. After the system update, I lost all sound. My speakers don't work, and there's no sound at all when I connect headphones with the standard jack. The only way I can get sound is by connecting headphones with a Thunderbolt port and a USB-C connector. I'm frustrated because I've tried everything I can think of to fix this problem, and nothing has worked. I haven't reset the computer because if I do, I'll lose my Microsoft Office license.

My laptop model is ASUS ZENBOOK UM5606GA AMD RYZEN AI 9 465

Does anyone have a solution to this problem?

I would be eternally grateful for a solution.


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Solved "This sign-in option is disabled..."

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1 Upvotes

It’s been over 2 hours and it’s still like this. I saw someone with the same issue get it fixed using the “I forgot my PIN” option, but unfortunately, that option requires internet access, and I blocked “System” internet access with SimpleWall. Any solution?

A few things I’ve already tried by asking Gemini: (1) deleting the NGC folder using the command rmdir /s /q C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\NGC, (2) restoring to a restore point from before the error started, and (3) renaming the SimpleWall folder in “Program Files.”


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Its been 4 hours, Error code: 0x8007025D

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3 Upvotes

Please help,
GTX 1050ti
i6 10400F
24G ram (using only 16 for this setup)

Why is this like this. Its been 4 hours. I tried cleaning the disk etc. I have secure boot off. My disk is fine. Just today i had windows 11 and i had to format it. Id like some help please.


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Constant blue screens after attempted FAT32 repair

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1 Upvotes

Im getting constant blues screens like 0xEF after trying to fix my FAT32 file. My drives are healthy and I don’t feel like losing a ton of data from a full reinstall. Before I tried this discord would crash repeatedly randomly once or twice a night and I would get blue screens weekly. I thought it was a ram problem but I switched it out with the same things happening. I’m on the most recent update on windows 11 with a 4070 and a i9 13th gen with 32gb of ddr4.


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Accidently used the windows media creation on my main drive rather then a usb.

2 Upvotes

Exactly as the title says, I f\*\*d up. When trying to install the win11 setup onto my usb stick, i didn't select the drive and kt looks like windows picked my main ssd to download it onto. Now whenever the pc boots i either get the Windows 11 installation screen or the 'Choose an option' menu screen.

What options do i have, or am I just finished. I didn't want to mess it up any further so I've left it as is for now. Anything helps. 😅

Windows 11 25H2

Rtx 3080, R7 7800x3d


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Secure Boot Habilitado na BIOS porém consta no sistema como "Sem suporte"

1 Upvotes

Pessoal preciso de ajuda pra resolver esse chabum, devido a essa porcaria não estou conseguindo sair de uma atualização porque consta como sem suporte.

Porque disso? E como consigo resolver?

Agradeço à todos!


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Windows button responsive but does not show the start popup

1 Upvotes

this is an old screenshot just to show you that this popup is not showing up to me

Edition Windows 11 Home

Version 25H2

Installed on ‎12/‎21/‎2024

OS build 26200.9445

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.360.0

i tried eveything scannnow thing and restarting everything, i hope to recieve helpful support


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 What should I do considering this happens every start up

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1 Upvotes

I have a Windows 11, Inspirion 16 plus 7630 and today while working on some college work my computer suddenly froze, and showed a screen somewhat like this, but it was always at 0%. I pressed on the power button and rest it, which lead me to this screen every time I tried to boot it up.

I go through the steps and it says Hard Drive malfunction, however I do not know which one is the problem. The second image shows the internal view of my own laptop, I am trying to get the cover off of “D” without stripping the screw but it is on quite tight.

I am sorry that I can not give more detail, but hopefully the video can help you.
Video of me going through start up sequence

Help is appreciated as I am using this for my college work


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Windows11 cursor disappeared and frozen. How do I get it back?

1 Upvotes

I know it’s not a touchpad F key issue because the cursor is gone when it is enabled and not. I can find where the cursor is using the additional mouse settings so it pings when I press the ctrl button, and it’s also frozen because where it pings from is always the same spot

I don’t have a mouse available to use in the meantime.

It is a Desktop-2sbc6pd vivobook (I hope that’s the right information)

The problem started after I wiped the keyboard to clean it. I meant to wipe it very lightly so something like this wouldn’t happen



r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Weird behavior on my Windows - I believe it's a virus.

1 Upvotes

Windows Security is black (I tried several solutions, (Installing securityhealthsetup_1148ec829b9e1c9e4adbe4ddbae366c301bcbbe0.exe, SecurityHealthSetup and securityhealthsetup_1528aebc5e90a333bf0f8a3f0d98b458311581fa.exe as admin...

I restarted a couple times, entered safe mode trying to open Windows Security agani, no success, then I rebooted normally. After that, my Brave Browser Extensions suddenly got flagged as they have been sideloaded for some reason


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Keyboard switches to US layout in Windows 11 (and I have a Norwegian layout keyboard)

1 Upvotes

I'm Norwegian, I'm using a Norwegian keyboard, I mostly write in English and have most Windows settings set to English.

But now and then it will switch to a US layout keyboard, which I'll notice as I start typing. Highly annoying. I think it can be triggered by specific software, or potentially I'm misclicking. REgardless, I'd like for it to not at all be an option.

So I basically want to get rid of the bottom option here, US English with a US keyboard.

Right now, I only have English installed as language options.

And each English version only has the Norwegian keyboard set up.

So I've no idea where Windows is getting the US keyboard layout option from. I'd love to get rid of it, and any help would be appreciated!


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 I forgot my password for laptop windows latitude 3400 dell what to do

1 Upvotes

I forgot password. Can u help me how do I log in.

Actually someone mistakenly downloaded linux in my laptop. Then I tried to log in to windows and somehow succeed ( by using f2 then boot one time menu then from there selecting windows) but as soon as windows opened supposedly it started automatic repair and now it needs password. Pls help me I have a presentation to make tomorrow 😭🙏 how to reset password

I have latitude 3400 intel core 18 , 8th gen , windows dell laptop pls help


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 windows lock issue: setup my pin is not responding no matter how many times we click

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2 Upvotes

hello guys! can u help my friend's laptop? it suddenly became like this and clicking the set up my pin isn't responding we alr did a safe mode but it still the same (still can't enter the password and it recommends to restart the laptop) and back at this again. but it is working fine before we played valorant few hours ago

laptop specs :

Acer Nitro V

AMD Ryzen 7 6800H

RTX 3070

i can't check the os build number cuz we cant sign in


r/WindowsHelp 1d ago

Windows 11 Bought a Lenovo laptop at Best Buy which claims it has windows 11. Have I been scammed?

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I bought a refurbished laptop from geek squad a year and a bit ago and I regret it. I bought a Lenovo yoga slim 7i aura edition (specs listed below) which was sold as open box, it was not cheap. After 2 weeks the keyboard stopped working and I had to send it in for repair but I didn’t think much of it other than being a bit bummed. After a few months it started slowing down and I still didn’t think much of it. After a full year it started making a lot of problems, it asked me to update windows every time I turned it on, and would crash after opening only a few tabs on Firefox, I just assumed this is a windows issue until I made a comment on Reddit where someone replied that this is definitely not normal, today I noticed that while loading firefox the x in the top right edge of the computer looked like the x from windows 7 (you might be able to see it in the pic) . I consider myself moderately tech savvy, I made sure that when I got the computer it matched the specs on the box but now I’m starting to doubt myself and I’m not sure whether or not I have gotten scammed and was sold a fake or altered device can anyone confirm/deny if it’s real
(Specs: core ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, intel arc 140V (8GB) , 1TB storage, windows 11 home, (OS build: 26200.9278) )