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I cannot connect my new DELL KEYBOARD to my bluetooth

I cannot connect my new DELL KEYBOARD to my bluetooth, the mouse is working but the keyboard is not. I have tried to add the device to my laptop and I have all relevant cords etc plugged in. what do I need to do now? is is very frustrating.

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-08T05:34:05.7733333+00:00
Sonia Parison 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-08T06:30:16.5+00:00
Gunasekar N 74,195 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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microphone not working

no micro found yet months ago it was working with zoom meetiiiiiiings

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-07T19:24:45.47+00:00
Gary Bowles 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-07T19:59:46.1966667+00:00
David-M 121.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My MS Modern USB-C speaker worked previous with my USB-C dock, after updates it no longer works with the dock

My MS Modern USB-C speaker originally worked with my USC-C dock. Then after Microsoft forced software upgrades it stopped working with my dock, but it will work with the USB-C in my laptop. Is there a resolution to using it in my USB dock which I also…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-07-28T22:17:17.6433333+00:00
ReskeDann-7248 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-07T12:46:13.9633333+00:00
ReskeDann-7248 0 Reputation points
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How do I make my connected CANON PIxma TR8620 Print from Windows 11?

I had a power outage for 2 hrs 2wks ago and Canon TR8620 is there, but will not print. the screen claims 46% connectivity to WIFI. It still won't print at all. I have another Canon : laser printer that's over 20 feet away that prints without a problem.

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-07T04:34:47.4333333+00:00
Lynn Darby 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-07T09:38:34.1566667+00:00
Vikki-T 8,050 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Keyboard Backlight Cannot Be Turned Off Because F8 Key Is Damaged – Modern 15 A5M

Hello, I am using an MSI Modern 15 A5M (Ryzen 5 5500U) with a white backlit keyboard. The F8 key on my laptop is physically damaged, so I cannot use the normal keyboard shortcut to turn the keyboard backlight off. Since my F8 key is damaged, I would like…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-07T08:11:23.2366667+00:00
AJM SALEH 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-07T08:44:04.6933333+00:00
DaveM121 914.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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FRONT CAMERA only half is functioning ( cannot see the whole view only half )

Camera is not working properly, only half of the view can be seen. How to fix this?

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-06T23:59:27.62+00:00
Marvin M 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-07T00:34:18.55+00:00
Ivan B 119.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I update my audio & visual drivers only!?

I am getting too much noise static when I play a video. I want to look for updated drivers and install them only. I do not want to do a full update of Windows.

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-04T14:04:49.9766667+00:00
Marlene LaCombe 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-06T16:02:19.18+00:00
Lucus-V 10,425 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Camera isn't working

My camera isn't working or isn't connected. Yesterday I installed Norton antivirus and now my camera doesn't work

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-06T12:40:44.9133333+00:00
Bonnie Stapleton 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-06T13:20:12.3833333+00:00
David-M 121.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unable to print

Printer is connected and I am able to scan documents, but I am unable to print. It says 'Driver is unavailable'

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-06T08:18:32.31+00:00
Sarah Wilkinson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-06T08:54:33.6733333+00:00
Gunasekar N 74,195 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to fix bluetooth on my windows

The issue is there is no Bluetooth in my Windows. Bluetooth is my need for this window to connect my Bluetooth speaker and other devices. Also, to use my laptop with bluetooth for my essentials

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-07-27T11:30:03.1033333+00:00
Peter John E Timbal 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-06T06:16:33.45+00:00
artur izychart 0 Reputation points
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sound device

My laptop showing no audio device connected and no sound appeared. pls suggest

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-06T03:57:31.05+00:00
vijay kumar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-06T04:33:26.3933333+00:00
Ivan B 119.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

zoom call today.

Had a zoom call today: They could hear me I couldn't hear them. finished the call on my cell phone.

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-05T21:31:25+00:00
Ron Jackson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-05T22:30:18.88+00:00
Manoel Barros 21,225 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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USB ports not recognized

USB Ports not recognized as a drive. In addition 'mouse' not recognized

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-05T17:37:00.1366667+00:00
Peter Hyde 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-05T18:11:07.44+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 32,120 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to get audio when connecting laptop to TV

I have no audio when I connect laptop to TV using an HDMI cable.

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-05T03:10:37.5566667+00:00
Lani Bortfeld 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-05T03:56:13.7633333+00:00
Gunasekar N 74,195 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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is there software or driver's i need to run my camera....microsoft c amera

is there any thing i can do and i see that the must dont offer them cause do not see nothing like thyat

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-05T02:52:16.12+00:00
reginald anderson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-05T03:34:04.99+00:00
Gunasekar N 74,195 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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5200 earpiece issue

When i connect via bluetooth to my 5200 earpiece, i can't hear anything. However, others can hear me. Please help.

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-03T16:24:29.4966667+00:00
Mark Vila 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-04T16:30:03.7833333+00:00
Seraphine 80 Reputation points
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why cant i connect m-wave or smk-25ii to my new dell laptop using the bluettooth, nor usb feature?

neither source is working. neither way is functioning properly. midi player is a keyboard? moved from Developer technologies

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-02T07:18:05.2466667+00:00
Cowgurll Vegas 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-04T14:29:49.55+00:00
Alex-L 10,190 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Printer not working in Excel, but is working in Word.

I have no problem printing any documents from Word but cannot print anything in Excel. I have tried troubleshooting but nothing helps. This is the error code I get. I have rebooted my computer, tried re-installing the printer but nothing works. Any…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-05-22T16:04:16.8333333+00:00
Jane Fry 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-04T08:39:24.5833333+00:00
Clary-N 14,360 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I fix my headset?

I've recently gotten a new pair of wired headphones (HyperX Cloud Stinger and the Turtle Beach Recon, both with a in-built mic) and I've been having the same issue with both. When I plug it in, it can only seem to recognize the output and input one at a…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-07-21T07:08:42.55+00:00
Kaiden Dhiman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-04T08:38:29.95+00:00
Clary-N 14,360 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microphone quit working

Microphone quit working when I tried to follow instructions from Copilot. Used ChatGPT to try to resolve, to no avail.

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-02T00:46:18.0433333+00:00
Sharon Frazier 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-04T07:00:01.85+00:00
Hendrix-V 17,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator