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  1. Fixing the "Attempting to Reconnect" Error in Microsoft Copilot

    As we glide through the digital age, Microsoft’s Copilot has emerged as a trusty AI assistant for Windows 11. It’s seamlessly integrated into Microsoft Edge, making it a go-to tool for Windows users looking for AI-enhanced browsing capabilities. However, some users have recently encountered a...
  2. Controversy Erupts: Microsoft’s Bing Wallpaper App Pushes Users to Default Browser Changes

    Recent reports have emerged suggesting that Microsoft is leveraging the Bing Wallpaper app to encourage Windows 11 users to set Bing and Edge as their preferred browser options. This has prompted discussions within the tech community regarding the ethical implications of these methods. What You...
  3. Windows 11 Password Kept In Edge

    Hello, Until yesterday I had passwords saved for three users on a certain site. Today when I enter this site the password are not transported to the respective place in the login. I went to see and the passwords are saved in the edge. I cleaned it up, in the perspective that when I re-enter the...
  4. Windows 11 Disable In Private Mode In Microsoft Edge

    Hello, How to disable In Private mode in Microsoft Edge? Thanks
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    Windows 11 several accesses to website

    I had moved to another area and when I try to remember passwords/access names I get errors from the websites.. I have different sites with different names/sources historically, from XP, WIndows 7, 8.1,10 and now with 11. I suspect that Windows remember passwords/usernames from history. How do...
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    Need full Administrator authorization not local

    Hello to anyone reading this. Thanks for your interest. I'm trying to help the aunt of a friend of mine. She doesn't remember her account password (I know) and would like to get back into her account. There's a lot of back story to this that I won't bore you with. The computer is a desktop Asus...
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    Specific Microsoft support page always opens in default browser at startup

    I have windows 10 pro, and every time I startup or reboot, the same support page opens up in my default browser (attached. I don´t even know why this page, as I never accessed it). At first I thought it was the “Microsoft Edge” problem that many people have, opening up at startup. After doing...
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    Windows 10 Yahoo: A Recurring Nightmare

    I like to use google on my windows 10 computer but every few weeks or so the computer likes to switch back to yahoo without my input of any kind. I even delete the search engine from my list of search engines and it still comes back every few weeks. I believe this to be because of the McAfee...
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    Windows 10 Remove Edge as default browser

    Is there any way to do this safely? I tried the recommended method but it did not remove it. Thanks.
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    Windows 10 Block URL

    I dont know how to block all sites except one site. Im using google chrome , and i have downloaded group policy editor but still dont know how to set it. Help me please..
  11. Introducing Microsoft Edge Kids Mode, a safer space for your child to discover the web

    There’s so much to be grateful for about the internet – immediate access to the world’s information at your fingertips, discovering inspiring content like DIY videos, and staying connected with family and friends through social media (I love a good cat meme 😊). But with all the greatness the web...
  12. Windows 10 100% Disk Activity anomaly

    Okay, for some reason, Task Manager is telling me I have 100% disk activity, and its going on all day long. This suddenly showed up a couple days ago and I have no idea why. I have not changed anything significant, like installing or updating any programs. Tonight I did do an optional...
  13. Windows 10 New install Win10Pro - Downloads Folder Missing/Redirect

    I have a fresh install of Win10Pro. However, when I look at File Explorer, there is no Quick Access Link for "Downloads" and there is also no "Downloads entry under the "This PC" section. The "This PC" entry will not allow me to add a new Folder either as it redirects to network. When I use...
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    Windows 7 How do I turn notifications on?

    I suppose this should be directed at the gmail or chrome community but I can't seem to get any help there. I use Chrome and if I go into gmail/ settings it gives me the option to turn on or off (or favourites only) the desktop notifications, i.e. tell me when an e-mail comes in. I go down to...
  15. Windows 10 Remove duplicate default program entry

    After a bout with some malware, I found that I have two entries for Firefox in my list of default programs in Win 10 settings. One won't let me pick Firefox as the default browser when I choose that one. I want to remove it from the list. Is there a way? See the screenshot. Thanks!
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    Windows 10 Email drop down list

    When I go to a web site and start to enter my email address, a drop down list appears that contains email addresses to choose from. However, some of the addresses are old and I don't use them anymore and one of them is incorrect. Is there a way to clean up the list. I presume this is a windows...
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    Windows 10 help with cortana web browser

    hi everyone, I have an HP Stream, and Iove cortana, but whenever I tell her to search something, she searches on edge, not chrome, BUT, chrome is set to my default browser in every way possible, please help! sincerely, christian
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    Windows 7 Default download location ignored in IE

    I.E. v11 in Win7 Pro keeps downloading to the desktop, even though I have set the default download location to \Downloads\. How can I make it behave correctly ?
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    Windows 7 Firefox connection settings greyed out.

    I am an IT person. I create images for an organization. I get a base image from our organization, tailor it for our specific needs and create the new image. We are using Windows 7 Enterprise but are not using a domain controller (No AD). The problem is someone at a high level recently...
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    Windows XP Links & URLs requested in IE8 are coming up in a Firefox window.

    If I enter a URL or click a link in an IE8 window, the requested page will come i an existing or newly created Firefox window. I decided to try changing my default browser from Firefox to IE8 to see if it would help, but couldn't figure out how. Is anyone familiar with either of these problems?