About this tag
The tag 'change' on WindowsForum.com covers user experiences with unwanted or unexpected changes in Windows, including updates that alter system behavior, login methods switching from passwords to PINs without user input, network settings that reset automatically, and icon changes caused by third-party software. Other discussions involve password change prompts on Windows Server, renaming network connections after router swaps, and the massive patch notes for Cyberpunk 2077. Common themes include troubleshooting forced changes, restoring previous configurations, and understanding why Windows or applications modify settings without explicit user consent.
  1. Marc Valade

    Frustration with Windows Updates: Why Can't It Compete with Sturdy Appliances?

    How is it that a toaster works for decades and cost 20 bucks but a forced Windows software on purchase of computer does not make it through a full week without a stupid update that change absolutely nothing except slowing down the new computer? When are you going to stop harassing your base with...
    • Marc Valade
    • Thread
    • alternatives change competitors computer criticism customer service feedback frustration innovation issues maintenance performance productivity reliability software system stability technology update user experience windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  2. G

    Laptop Login has Changed without input from me

    Good morning. I would appreciate help/advice with the following. I have recently bought a new laptop with Windows 11 and set it up correctly or so I believe. My old laptop is using Windows 10 and when I start it I am usually asked for my BIOS password. However, since setting up my new laptop...
    • GeorgeCB
    • Thread
    • access advice bios change configuration help laptop microsoft password pin setup troubleshooting windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. Krypto

    Windows 10 Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 Is Massive!

    So the big Cyberpunk 2077 1.2 patch has dropped. Has anyone ever seen patch notes this long before? I can not remember a game with this many fixes and changes done. Just goes to show the game should have been pushed back. Cyberpunk 2077 1.2 Patch Notes
    • Krypto
    • Thread
    • change cyberpunk 2077 discussion fix game updates gaming community massive patch patch 1.2 patch notes video games
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  4. N

    Windows 10 Back in my old drive

    I.m back in my old drive where i was getting the message undoing changes made to your computer . What do i do to fix the problem . Uninstall updates what ?. I don't know how i got here . I downloaded disk genius v5 , i put it in the cd drive . And thought i'd give it a go , first try i got...
  5. S

    Windows 10 network settings constantly change

    I accidently deleted my ACPI Interface driver and now my network settings continually change by themselves requiring me to reset them
  6. M

    No password change message with limited access to the desktop

    Hi, As in the subject, the user has no message about changing the password when he has no access to anything except the program started at login. Is there any solution for this problem? Windows server 2012 r2
    • michalwodi
    • Thread
    • 2012 access administrator change desktop error issues limited message notifications password programs server solutions users windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  7. C

    Windows 10 How to Change Network Name after Replacing ASUS Router with Linksys

    A power surge knocked out our ASUS router so I replaced it with a LinkSys. It's been working fine, no complaints, except that my Win 10 desktop still displays the network connection (wired) with the ASUS router name. I would like to change it to remind me that it's a new router. Firstly, should...
    • Chucktin
    • Thread
    • asus change complications configuration connection desktop device management home network installation linksys network power surge router settings support troubleshooting update windows 10 wired connection
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  8. J

    Windows 10 Shortcut icon change

    I downloaded the latest version of CClean. However, it changed all the icon image to look like . How can I change them back to the default image?
  9. ChrisKet

    Windows 7 Now that MS stopped providing metadata support for Windows media player does anyone have any registry hacks to divert to another music database?

    Now that ms stopped providing metadata support for Windows media player does anyone have any registry hacks to divert to another music database (MusicBrainz)? https://www.ghacks.net/2019/01/27/changes-to-windows-media-center-and-player-metadata-service/
    • ChrisKet
    • Thread
    • change media player metadata music database musicbrainz registry services support user guide windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. blackmagicislam

    What's New in Windows 10 Updates: Key Features and Changes Explained

    What is update in window 10?
  11. Neemobeer

    Changes to Youtube

    It looks like there were changes made to youtube that push more embedded video ads. If you have an ad blocker such as ghostery it will now completely break youtube videos. I for one wasn't to pleased about that and with my ad blocker disabled I was seeing quite a few ads. Needless to say I...
    • Neemobeer
    • Thread
    • ad blocker ads change embedded ghostery siriusxm streaming subscription video youtube video
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Computing
  12. blackmagicislam

    Windows 8 What updates in Window 8

    ????????????????
  13. MikeHawthorne

    New Skype is really screwed up!

    Hi My Skype has updated a number of time lately and today I wanted to add Falcon Northwest to my contacts list as a phone number. No sweat, I've done it dozens of times. So I go to Contacts and look for add a new contact. Ok they are asking my to put in their name, email address and number. I...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • add contact bugs change communication contact list contacts falcon northwest features feedback legacy systems name editing phone number problem skype suggestions technical issues update user experience voip windows
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Software
  14. brkkab

    Windows 10 Windows Central posted a good article on the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update & what to expect in it

    Windows Central just posted a article on all the changes & fixes coming in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Article link: Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: all the changes so far
  15. J

    change account email addess

    I don't know where to post this. However, I dont' know how to change my windowsforum email address. Can anyone tell me how to do this?
    • John9210
    • Thread
    • change email guidance support users windows forum
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  16. RUDY03

    Windows 10 Someone make a "Evolution of Windows 10" video maybe?

    Hey guys! So, Windows 10 has been out for long enough now, and the 'Creator's Update' is just around the corner, so I was wondering if anyone did, or if anyone would bother to make a video showcasing the changes in Windows 10 since the first build to a more later version or something around the...
  17. B

    Windows 7 change serial number!

    Hello everyone. open cmd and Write: wmic DISKDRIVE get SerialNumber Now my question is how can i change this serial number? I tested a lot of software and tools but All of them change VolumeID... Thanks.
    • babboy
    • Thread
    • change command prompt community hard drive help serial number software tools volume id wmic
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Software
  18. MikeHawthorne

    I want the old internet back!

    Hi I want the old internet back, the last time I wanted to buy a new car I got online and spent weeks looking at new cars and getting prices that showed what people had really paid for them. I went to look at a new Honda Accord V6 Coupe with a 6 speed manual transmission. The salesman said he...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • automotive car buying change chevy volt customer experience data collection dealer tactics frustration honda accord information overload internet market value old internet online research privacy sales process shopping technology telemarketing user experience
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  19. MikeHawthorne

    One day until the election...

    Hi I can't believe it, I made it, one day until the election. I'm so ready to have this over with! The whole thing has been embarrassing, I can't believe that this is happening in our country. It's like something you would see in a movie parody. Hillary is the luckiest candidate in history, I...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • automation bernie sanders biden change crisis elections future government hillary clinton history job long-term manufacturing media planning politics republicans robots trump
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  20. kemical

    Windows 10 The Microsoft Services Agreement is updated

    Your Services Agreement and Privacy Statement made clearer Link Removed Read the Microsoft Privacy Statement We are updating the Microsoft Services Agreement, which applies to your use of Microsoft consumer online products and services. We’re making these updates to clarify our terms and...
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • agreement change consumer data effective features frequently asked questions gamertags microsoft onedrive online parents privacy products security services terms transparency update
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support