1,055 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC tags

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Can I connect my PC to my Iphone?

Connect PC with Iphone Can I connect to Iphone? I remember seeing some information when got the latest windows update but when I tried setting up my PC and Iphone it went automatically to Android

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-13T16:25:08.7966667+00:00
Jose Verastegui 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-13T16:28:58.77+00:00
Jose Verastegui 20 Reputation points
4 answers

Pairing iPhone To Windows 11 Circular Task

I just upgraded to Windows 11 Home Edition and in my car, I have to stream from a phone rather than play CD's. So, I wanted my iPhone to have a larger music library. Pairing my iPhone leads to the app Link To Windows in Google Play. However, it tries…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-02T23:24:17.6133333+00:00
troothteller 5 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-13T15:42:22.3433333+00:00
troothteller 5 Reputation points
2 answers

How do I set-up a Microsoft account on a new Dell computer?

I just bout a new tower and cannot add my Microsoft account. After entering my email address, I am asked to scan a QR code with my iPhone. After scanning I am connected to both the computer and the Iphone. I press the passkey button on the iPhone and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-09T22:52:04.7066667+00:00
Larry Larson 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-13T08:12:31.67+00:00
Sin-D 5,835 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
8 answers

Phone Link can't copy from Android and paste to Windows

Suddenly I can't copy stuff from my Android phone and pasting it on Windows, but the reverse is still working. I've reinstalled the apps from both devices and nothing changed, it's like Link to Windows can't access the clipboard (but I see 'copied to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-07-25T11:30:42.18+00:00
njel256 70 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-13T07:44:10.54+00:00
Samuel Habtemariam 0 Reputation points
2 answers

how to pair my iphone to my pc running windows 11

I can pair my iphone to my pc on bluetouth but I can;t access files on the iphone

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-13T01:35:27.4666667+00:00
Richard Low 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-13T02:14:55.15+00:00
EmilyS726 186.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Phone Link - One Way Audio on Calls to Lan

I am experiencing the popular issue of one way audio on calls only to landline in Phonelink, calls to mobiles seem to work ok. I have tried all published suggested solutions. Microphone is set as default, its a new pc, permissions are ok, messed around…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-12T17:28:12.9033333+00:00
Sal 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-12T18:03:45.1233333+00:00
Harold Milan 12,515 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

how delete messages that appear in Phone Link but are not on my phone

Messages appear in Phone Link but are not in my phone. I find no way to clear them

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-12T13:42:11.38+00:00
David Smith 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-12T14:28:03.9266667+00:00
David Smith 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Phone Link is constatnly disconnecting and showing as "offline"

Since a recent update to either Phone Link on Windows or Link to Windows on Android, the connection has become unstable. The app often shows my phone as offline, even while I'm actively using the PC. If the computer sleeps for even a moment, it…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-08-01T21:01:00+00:00
Adam C 50 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-11T16:06:42.0133333+00:00
WhenLarryHadABaby 5 Reputation points
3 answers

how to splve BlueTooth issue since last update

Since last Windows 11 update I am unable to transfer files, pictures mostly, from my Android phone to my PC by Bluetooth. The phone is still registered on the PC, but I am unable to get a Bluetooth connection

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-04T18:52:51.49+00:00
Old Bear 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-11T10:49:35.0733333+00:00
Old Bear 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Phone Link loses contact names

Phone Link constantly loses random contact names. Only way to fix is to open Task Manager, end all running Phone Link services/apps, and then clearing the cache…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-11-25T22:48:35.2066667+00:00
Robert Cagey 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-10T21:33:47.1966667+00:00
Robert Cagey 20 Reputation points
2 answers

how to fix : access denied in administrator power shell?

when I run Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.YourPhone -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage in administrator power shell, windows 11, I get : access denied. How do I resolve this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-09T18:36:14.5266667+00:00
Paul Hardy 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-09T19:15:05.02+00:00
Harold Milan 12,515 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

windos 11 how do I transfer photos from Galaxy S23 to laptop? Its not workin anymore and I am not using the new photos program.

My Galaxy S23 phone used to transfer photos and short videos just by connecting USB cable to laptop. Now it says I need to change my USB setting. How do I do that please? thank you

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-08T22:09:22.48+00:00
Terry Au 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-08T22:45:59.29+00:00
Arlene D 23,695 Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

collegare il modulo termometro netatmo a cellulare iphone

come collegare il modulo termometro netatmo al pc o al cellulare iphone. Moved from: Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Other

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-05T06:14:20.1566667+00:00
ikshdr 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-08T06:49:47.1966667+00:00
Lychee-Ng 10,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Unable to see all photo folders when I connect my iPhone to my PC

When I connect my iPhone to my PC using a usb cable I cannot see all the folders containing photos in explorer. What is visible seems to change day by day but it is mostly older folders. I have seen them all on a couple of occasions. The ones I can see,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-07T19:52:10.2833333+00:00
Peter Harvey 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-07T19:52:19.79+00:00
Q&A Assist
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Where do I find the network credentials to connect to a Windows 11 PC on my network?

This what I am trying to When I click on the PC in windows explorer this dialog pops up. My question is, how do I find the credentials it is asking for on the PC I am trying to connect to.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-04T19:15:14.83+00:00
PAUL TACHERON 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-04T19:26:47.0033333+00:00
Marcin Policht 68,615 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Manage Mobile Divices is greyed out. Why is that and how to fix it. So my smartphone can be connected again

Earlier my smartphone was connected with my PC. Now my smartphone is no longer connected, neither by cable nor by bleutooth. In Settings the item Manage Mobile Divices is greyed out. How to fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-11-09T21:28:38.0733333+00:00
Peter 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-04T19:21:33.6366667+00:00
Mister Skidster 0 Reputation points
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I need to remove previous Windows installations from Link to Windows

Currently my app shows 3 previous Windows installations, but they are all on the same PC and the option to remove them is disabled. This problem is hindering my file sharing, as both installations are displayed when I try to send a file.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-04T15:15:52.66+00:00
Daniel 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-04T16:10:32.4966667+00:00
Daniel 20 Reputation points
2 answers

how to connect my smartpone to my computer

I have a problem with how to connect my smartpone to my computer. I have a new computer with windows 11

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-04T14:25:05.69+00:00
Steinar Jonsson 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-04T15:02:09.7666667+00:00
Harold Milan 12,515 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

I cannot switch on toggle Show Mobile Device in File Explorer

When I click this toggle, it switches on and immediately off. I recently noticed this problem, but it used to work before.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-10-25T08:02:44.41+00:00
Михаил 10 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-04T07:54:06.92+00:00
Adrian Chorlton 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Phone Link not moving past this screen

I'm trying to get Phone Link to work on my HP Envy x360 laptop, and it is stuck on the page that has the "Continue" button on the bottom right corner. Every time I click continue, it does nothing. It just highlights the "switch…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-02T22:18:53.66+00:00
HannahKremsdorf-0379 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-03T02:43:44.89+00:00
Kimberly Olaño 19,855 Reputation points Independent Advisor