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如何设置可以让windows、office不发起更新请求

终端更新window或者office使用大量流量，目前在网络上已禁止了访问相应的地址，但是还会看到终端有发起更新请求，是否可以进行相关设置，让终端不主动发起更新请求，终端有windows也有mac？谢谢

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,072 questions
asked 2024-07-05T09:30:33.9433333+00:00
wangting 王婷6 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-07T00:02:44.48+00:00
Jacen Wang 0 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers

Windows 11 | Computer says i have no internet connection (Wi-Fi and Ethernet), yet i am connected.

Hi! I have an issue with my internet, both Ethernet and Wi-Fi, where it says i'm not connected to internet yet i can browse the web, play online games and other things requiring internet. I am unble to update windows through the windows update tool, i'm…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,797 questions
asked 2024-01-05T11:19:17.0766667+00:00
Jørgen Sandberg 25 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T22:54:48.66+00:00
Noanexpert 0 Reputation points
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Some doubt in Exception Handling

I am trying to learn about the exception handling provided by Windows operating system. Now there are two different types of exception handling: One we probably know where we know that this call could fail -- we could use Structured Exception…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,499 questions
asked 2024-03-29T11:51:46.94+00:00
Rohan Pande 375 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T22:18:47.6266667+00:00
Darran Rowe 561 Reputation points
18 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Uninstall Phone link

Phone link uninstall is greyed out. How do I uninstall?

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,797 questions
asked 2022-08-11T05:50:51.337+00:00
Arne Garvander 606 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T18:06:39.6633333+00:00
Nanb 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How do I create a new password for the lock screen log in? Windows 11.

I forgot my lock screen password on an older computer. Windows 11. I followed all the prompts to change it including logging on with my MS password then receiving a text code from MS. Entered this code and the message then states this function is not…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,797 questions
asked 2024-07-05T21:56:49.8966667+00:00
Dave Kolbenschlag 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T17:18:27.26+00:00
Dave Kolbenschlag 0 Reputation points
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My drive became read only even after removing bit locker security from drive.

i applied bit locker to my drive to protect it as password, now i removed bit locker password security. Now after removing bit locker all my files of this drive converted to read only. How to make them correct again. Please help

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,000 questions
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,523 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,822 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,797 questions
asked 2024-07-06T15:20:40.4566667+00:00
om suthar 0 Reputation points
3 answers

How to fix Event 41 Kernel Power Error

Hi I am on the latest version of windows 11 home with all of my drivers updated and what not. My PC will randomly shut off while in a video game every few days. No clue what is causing my PC to do this. It could be due to the new nvme drive I installed…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,797 questions
asked 2024-02-02T00:49:30.09+00:00
runnerman15 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T15:10:26.2466667+00:00
Ariesh SS 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How many devices can i use with my Windows 10 Home digital license?

I'm building a new PC for the first time, and the OS i'm about to use is windows 11 home. I have a laptop with windows 11 home digital license registered, can i use the same license for my PC? Thank you :)

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
56 questions
asked 2024-06-30T15:45:18.43+00:00
fazli verdiansyah 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T14:52:58.7566667+00:00
Ariesh SS 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Hyper-V replication combined with live migration an/or cluster

Is it possible that I can combine replication and live migration? When I try to move a server to another host, where the server is also replicated to, I get an error that there is already a virtual machine with the same name / id already on the host. I…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,523 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,613 questions
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
974 questions
asked 2024-07-06T14:49:58.1966667+00:00
Anders Mogensen (R0017) 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Windows 11 - Start menu search not functional, typing selects items instead of searching, clicking the search bar closes the start menu

When trying to find a file using the start menu search function, any keyboard inputs will instead select specific apps (eg. Typing M will swap between Mail, Microsoft Store, MyASUS, etc.). Left-clicking on the "Search for apps, settings, and…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,797 questions
asked 2024-06-06T20:07:07.8533333+00:00
Michael Hillus 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T14:48:17.71+00:00
Ariesh SS 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to acquire Windows 11 licenses for employees worldwide

Hey folks My company has headquarters in US but we have many employees located in other regions (i.e Brazil). If I buy Windows licenses through the MS US website, will those licenses work for the employees outside US? Or must I buy via local MS or…

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
56 questions
asked 2024-07-04T18:30:50.7266667+00:00
GS 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T14:45:53.95+00:00
Ariesh SS 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Slow right click menu windows 11

I've just bought this new laptop and all the windows updates are installed, everything is in place. However, the right-click menu is really slow when I use it in the file explorer. Could you please advise?

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,797 questions
asked 2022-12-16T23:50:00.257+00:00
Amir Kishk 26 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T14:25:00.61+00:00
Mueen 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Where to find correct version information using in C on Windows

I'm looking to programmatically find the correct version information for Windows using the "C" programming language. I've searched online with no luck. Does anyone know where I can find resources to help me achieve this goal?

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,000 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,499 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,614 questions
asked 2024-06-22T22:13:39.2533333+00:00
Thad T 26 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T14:23:13.6133333+00:00
Darran Rowe 561 Reputation points
0 answers

Tpm Attestation not supported in amd tpm 2.0

Some certificate is missing i am not able to get that.... i tried updating bios firmware resetting windows resetting tpm nothing worked

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,822 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,797 questions
asked 2024-07-06T13:49:38.3466667+00:00
Ariesh SS 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Using a Linux CA as the root for Windows Server Active Directory Certificate Services

I have been looking for some documentation or guidance on using an existing Linux Certificate Authority as the root CA for Windows Server AD CS. Is this possible? If so, anyone have any documentation or white papers on planning and implementing said…

Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,774 questions
asked 2022-09-06T21:08:37.623+00:00
Damian Yates 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T13:29:50.5666667+00:00
Steve Tanti 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 10 built-in apps take a long time to open when others don't

Lately when I open windows 10 default applications such as notepad, disk management, control panel, explorer.exe is always slow. and when I turn on the laptop a black screen appears, cursor and then loading taskbar appears. and also when I open a dialog…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,072 questions
asked 2024-06-26T09:12:56.4066667+00:00
Rafa Pramudya Susanto 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-07-06T13:04:28.94+00:00
Rafa Pramudya Susanto 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

OS replacement.

Current im using win 11 Home single language which comes with my laptop when i bought, Now if i want win 10 home edition will the key automatically replaces and activate the win 10 which im going to install?

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,072 questions
asked 2024-07-06T11:34:41.0966667+00:00
saravana 1327 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-06T12:13:23.7+00:00
saravana 1327 20 Reputation points
0 answers

authenticator code required after password reset.

Yesterday i change my azure admin account password. At that time i don't have any authenticator configured with my admin account so it didn't ask for any code when i change the password just verify me by sending me a verification code in my email and i…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,153 questions
asked 2024-07-06T11:32:45.4533333+00:00
Himadri Nath 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Minimize App when all you have is AppUserModelId

I get all the apps from AppsFolder: `ShellObject appsFolder = (ShellObject)KnownFolderHelper.FromKnownFolderId(AppEntry.AppsKnownFolderId);` ```which I enumerate and display each app in a list (name and icon from the shell object). The user selects an…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,499 questions
asked 2024-07-05T21:35:14.5066667+00:00
ScottSharp 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-07-06T09:54:23.59+00:00
Castorix31 82,841 Reputation points
1 answer

How to disable the Energy recommendations section in Settings?

We would like to be able to disable or grey-out the energy recommendation page in the Settings App while these settings are managed by a third-party tool.

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,797 questions
asked 2024-05-16T16:06:00.6633333+00:00
EC 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T09:48:25.1866667+00:00
Larry Selisky 0 Reputation points