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Surface 3 Windows 10 Pro is corrupt, how to repair or re-install

Surface 3 Windows 10 Pro is corrupt, how to repair or re-install

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asked 2025-10-24T20:34:59.9333333+00:00
Etika Vulavou 25 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-24T21:14:42.63+00:00
Etika Vulavou 25 Reputation points
2 answers

How to install 11 24h2 x64 iso?

If I have to install window 11 I would like to install version 24h2 or any earlier version with the least AI possible and definitely no copilot - I have found in my business AI in all its current forms to be damaging and not up to the speed of where we…

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asked 2025-10-24T08:53:10.4733333+00:00
Tara Okan 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-24T20:36:01.47+00:00
Adam J. Marshall 10,376 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

How to get ESU for W10 Enterprise

I have not been able to update W10 Enterprise Edition to get the ESU. I meet all the requirements and am ready to pay $61 for the next year but have not been able to do it. I checked with command prompt using slgr /div and the information shows up with…

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asked 2025-10-23T22:04:16.5466667+00:00
Bill McGuire 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-24T00:24:36.0266667+00:00
Henry Mai 6,425 Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

windows 11 upgrade option is not showing in Windows Update on WIN 10 operating system

in my laptop's Windows 10 windows update process is not showing option for Windows 11 upgrade option. Though hardware requirements are showing OK. I tried Trouble shooting but no luck. I don't want to loose any application setup of my current operating…

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asked 2025-10-14T16:45:48.81+00:00
Srinivasan R 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-23T04:05:45.66+00:00
VivianPhan-0145 3,470 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

When is Windows 12 coming out?

Guys does anyone know when Windows 12 is coming out? Like soon or next year? I have been waiting a while for the "3 year release cycle" I think "4-5 year release cycle" now. anyways can someone please answer me????? We know if it…

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asked 2025-10-16T13:02:45.5366667+00:00
Windows Guy 40 Reputation points
accepted 2025-10-23T00:36:29.3466667+00:00
Windows Guy 40 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to select PIN login for Windows Hello on my Windows 11?

How can I configure my Windows workstation to use PIN as the login? Because I cannot find the selection in the Control Panel below: Thank you.

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asked 2025-10-21T11:28:39.4533333+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 6,206 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-22T11:27:50.6766667+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 6,206 Reputation points
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Offline printers with pending updates in Windows 11

For quite some time now, when there are pending Windows 11 updates, network printers go offline and it is impossible to print or bring them back online. The problem is resolved immediately after performing the updates and restarting the desktops. Is it…

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asked 2025-10-22T10:04:17.0733333+00:00
Vicenzi Marco 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-22T10:43:28.2966667+00:00
Domic Vo 7,830 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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The Free Windows 11 Update not working

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone else has come across this problem. When I try to upgrade my Surface Pro from Windows 10 to Windows 11 using Windows Update, the update downloads just fine. After I restart, though, the device hasn’t been upgraded —…

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asked 2025-10-22T09:01:13.86+00:00
Nick Anderson 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-22T09:13:38.3+00:00
BryceSor 4,490 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
5 answers

Having problem implementing Windows 10 ESU licensing

Hello, I am running a batch file (with elevated privileges) to activate Windows Extended Security Updates (ESU) to get an additional year of support. Below are the command and comments (not the actual batch file): slmgr.vbs /ipk…

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asked 2025-10-08T18:44:17.7166667+00:00
Anthony Fajardo 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-20T20:43:36.58+00:00
Anthony M 10 Reputation points
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Win10 Pro systems tied to 365 Business account - not getting Win10 ESU enrollment options

We have 9 systems tied to 4 users on a MS 365 Business account. Not getting the ESU option on any system despite being up-to-date on all Win10 updates. Tried almost everything I could find but no luck.

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asked 2025-10-12T20:16:33.29+00:00
Doug Fick 10 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-13T20:27:19.8166667+00:00
Doug Fick 10 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Issue with Windows 11 Pro License After Hardware Change

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am writing to request assistance regarding my Windows 11 Pro license. I originally purchased an upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro through the Microsoft Store. Please find the invoice attached for…

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asked 2025-10-10T03:05:07.4433333+00:00
David Carrasqueira 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-10-10T20:40:14.2666667+00:00
David Carrasqueira 20 Reputation points
3 answers

Unable to update Windows - KB5065426

Hi I have repeatedly come across this error message when updating windows (KB5065426). 2025-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5065426) (26100.6584) Error message: Install error - 0x800f081f After running the…

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asked 2025-10-01T00:18:08.82+00:00
Sanjay Khandkar 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-10T14:50:38.2933333+00:00
Sunitha ka 5 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates

My organization purchased several ESU licenses so our remaining Windows 10 workstation can get updates while we migrate. From what I have read the license key needs to be updated on the impacted workstations, correct? If so, can this be done via KMS or…

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asked 2025-09-24T18:40:43.7333333+00:00
rr-4098 2,121 Reputation points
accepted 2025-10-01T10:41:58.6533333+00:00
rr-4098 2,121 Reputation points
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Win11 upgrade failed

We are working organizations win11 upgrade failed struck at 1/2 stage it’s keep rolling back to Bitlocker pin need asssiatnce

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asked 2025-09-25T09:37:55.09+00:00
Yanamaddi Sravanthi 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-25T10:19:51.7166667+00:00
Oliver Nguyen 1,400 Reputation points
1 answer

How can I upgrade windows 10 enterprise edition to windows 11

I purchased 3 intel NUC to use for ZOOM rooms that were preinstalled with windows 10 enterprise edition. I would like to upgrade them to windows 11. I have a digital product key and do not know how to get it. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to…

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asked 2025-09-25T12:25:25.6166667+00:00
Vincent 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-25T13:02:12.8066667+00:00
Oliver Nguyen 1,400 Reputation points
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Microsoft defender passive mode vs not running

Why are some Windows 11 Pro computers "Passive Mode" and others are "Not running" for Microsoft Defender after installing a third party antivirus where I do not want to run both in parallel. Microsoft documentation mentions if a…

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asked 2025-09-25T17:20:10.76+00:00
Jason Brown 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-25T18:55:04.93+00:00
Oliver Nguyen 1,400 Reputation points
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At log-in Windows 11 the PIN entry field does not show, instead 10 dots, the Login-Link is unresponsive

At log-in Windows 11 - in Safe Mode - the PIN entry field does not show, instead 10 dots, the Login-Link is unresponsive. In normal Mode I just get the Windows start picture, and right-bottom the buttons to switch off; Wifi does not work. I have tried…

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asked 2025-10-03T12:43:02.5333333+00:00
Wolfram Reiners 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-10T04:46:55.0033333+00:00
KniteJax 0 Reputation points
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How do I install the Win 11 upgrade from Win 10 without all the new services like Copilot

I don't want to upgrade to Win 11 because of all the new intrusive garbage it loads. I don't need or use Copilot, and services like Recall are simple there for Microsoft to use/sell my data for their profit. I already pay $15/month for each of my…

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asked 2025-10-04T13:07:39.66+00:00
Bob Mileti 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-04T17:37:42.1566667+00:00
Joseph Tran 3,040 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to upgrade Windows 10pro to Windows 11pro

I have windows 10 pro on my computer and now with support ending for windows 10 pro I would like to upgrade to windows 11pro. Everytime i run the media creator tool it seems to open and then close. I have run the troubleshooter and it found no errors. I…

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asked 2025-10-05T01:28:58.7266667+00:00
thereverend 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-05T02:07:23.75+00:00
HarryPhan-2691 7,850 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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No longer able to upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported processors?

In the past I was able to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on PCs that had CPUs that were not on the official supported CPUs list. Namely intel i5 6500/T, and AMD 2400GE. My company has a bunch of HP and Dell mini towers that have TPM 2.0 updates…

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asked 2025-10-06T05:44:30.2666667+00:00
Joe Harris 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-06T16:51:12.14+00:00
Joe Harris 0 Reputation points