
How to fix and reset Windows Search on Windows 11
Windows 11 search stopped finding apps or files? Fix it in order: run the troubleshooter, restart the Windows Search service, rebuild the index, then reset it.
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Windows 11 search stopped finding apps or files? Fix it in order: run the troubleshooter, restart the Windows Search service, rebuild the index, then reset it.

Set up Voice access in Windows 11 to control your PC by voice, use Windows key + H for voice typing, and learn why Windows Speech Recognition is deprecated.

Change how Windows 11 looks from Settings and Personalization: themes, dark mode, accent colors, wallpaper, the lock screen, Start, and the taskbar.

When auto-rotate stops working or Rotation lock is grayed out on a Windows laptop or tablet, check the orientation sensor, its driver, and your display settings.

Fix the Microsoft Store server stumbled error 0x80072EFD: reset the cache with wsreset, run the troubleshooter, and clear proxy, VPN, or DNS problems.

'Windows cannot find, make sure you typed the name' usually means a shortcut points at a file that moved, was deleted, or got quarantined. Here's how to fix it.

Setup installs Home with no Pro choice, or Pro won't activate? Check your edition, enter a valid product key, and run the activation troubleshooter.

When Windows opens every .exe in Notepad, the file association is broken. Restore it with a registry fix, boot to Safe Mode if needed, then scan for malware.

Microsoft Defender turns itself off when another antivirus is installed. Fully remove that program, clear any blocking policy, and switch protection back on.

Dynamic Lock makes Windows lock your PC when your paired Bluetooth phone leaves the room. Learn how to turn it on, and why it may be slow or grayed out.