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The tag 'disabled features' on WindowsForum.com covers user discussions about features that have been disabled, removed, or become non-functional in Windows. Common topics include the Phone Link Companion being removed in Windows 11, OneDrive options reappearing after being disabled on Windows 10, and sleep mode being greyed out or unavailable in Windows 7. Users seek troubleshooting advice for restoring or permanently disabling these features, often expressing frustration with unexpected changes or persistent settings. The tag reflects real-world issues with Windows feature management and user control.
  1. kevomac12

    Hi, Kevin here, new guy! Pissed w/MS as phone link is junk!

    So, phone link shut down/disabled! But not on my win 11, 23H2, OS build 22631.4317. Plus (Oct. 15th), I found this Microsoft Removes Phone Link Companion from Windows 11: What You Need to Know Most days I just kiss off MS foibles, but UH! WTF
    • kevomac12
    • Thread
    • 2023 22h2 23h2 companion apps disabled features feedback microsoft operating system operating system change os build phone link system issues technical issues update user concerns user experience windows 11 windows forum windows update
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  2. sparkles

    Windows 10 OneDrive options showing up again out of the blue

    Windows 10 machine I disabled/removed OneDrive upon getting the computer some years ago. Now when I'm trying to save a MS Word doc, there's a OneDrive option and showing my email address. I do not want to see this option. How do I make it go away? Additionally, how can I make sure something...
    • sparkles
    • Thread
    • cloud storage disabled features email microsoft word onedrive privacy settings troubleshooting user interface windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. J

    Windows 7 sleep mode disabled/greyed out, how to enable it?

    i reinstalled win7 & it is not showing the sleep mode in start option when i click to shut down...the sleep option is greyed out/disabled. Also on closing the lid of my laptop, it is not going to sleep mode_i have checked the power options in control panel & there also its not showing any sleep...
    • Jitesh Sharma
    • Thread
    • control panel disabled features laptop power options reinstall settings sleep mode system issues troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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