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New to this forum - retired from IT management career with hobby of building PCs and servers for personal use. I have some questions about current Windows Server versions and license options. When I go to the Windows Server forum, it tells me I must log in - but I'm already logged in. Is there...

Chrome hiccups on Windows have recently caused a stir among users, with a glitch in the official installer prompting messages like “This app can’t run on your PC. To find a version for your PC, check with the software publisher.” Multiple Windows 11 machines—including systems tested by tech...

Blake Dowling’s recent commentary on preparing for “the next big outage” serves as a timely reminder that whether you’re managing a state’s infrastructure or your personal Windows ecosystem, readiness is everything. In an era when disruptions—whether politically motivated, infrastructural, or...

In a developing story that has caught the attention of Windows users and IT professionals alike, thousands of reports are flooding in regarding an Outlook outage. According to a recent FOX 5 New York report, over 26,000 outage alerts have been recorded, affecting not only Outlook but several...

The latest Windows 11 update has left many users scratching their heads and experiencing frustrating issues with their systems. The KB5051987 update—intended to bring improvements and security fixes—appears instead to be wreaking havoc on everyday operations. In this article, we’ll explore the...

When it comes to personalizing your Windows experience, the era of cookie-cutter desktops is long gone. Today’s users demand more—more flexibility, more creativity, and more functionality at their fingertips. Enter Rainmeter: the free, open-source customization tool that’s turning heads and...

Hi everyone, latest insider preview 10.0.26120.3073 (ge_release_upr) repeatedly fails more than 7 times as I recall returning with 0x80004005 code. Anyone had faced the same and solved? How?

Hello, im having a bit of a problem with my pc. Im unsure if its a hardware or software issue. But randomly for no reason it just decides to A: Completely freezes everything, before black screening and not allowing my to turn my monitor off whilst the pc itself carries on running B: Completely...

Windows 24H2 I see this on other forums and still no fix does anyone here have a know work around apart form whats all ready floating around the web. I do not want to use classic explore ribbon hack. This did go away but come back again after latest update. Any Ideas?

On August 23, 2024, Microsoft released its KB5041585 cumulative update for Windows 11, which promised a flurry of improvements, bug fixes, and critical security patches. However, users quickly reported a disturbing trend following this update: it has rendered many systems slow to the point of...

In recent developments, Microsoft has released a security update for Windows 11 that is causing serious issues for users with dual-boot setups, specifically those who utilize both Windows and Linux on the same machine. This update, while intended to enhance security, has inadvertently created...

Microsoft has recently announced that Windows 11 versions 21H2 and 22H2 will cease to receive security updates and support on October 8, 2024. This announcement serves as a critical reminder for users still operating on these versions, urging them to consider upgrading to newer editions to avoid...

Since the upgrade from 21H2 to 22H2 , in Windows11, Im getting 20 times , ID=1108 in the eventviewer . After each reboot they appear again , 10 times ; id=1108 , errorcode 15005 , eventid=0 and ;10 times ; id=1108 , errorcode 15003 ...

Hi again, Well, I'm really liking Windows 11, I like how if you have two windows open, and you click on the one not showing it minimizes the one on top and expands the other, instead of putting the smaller one on top of the larger one maybe Windows 10 would do that two, but it wasn't on my...

Older generation users, for whom i offer help locally, have asked this question.. Most are a little old to be dabbling in the Insider program, but, nevertheless! On the joining page, this comment can be seen. "Please add our email windowsinsiderprogram@e-mail.microsoft.com to your address book...

At the height of the pandemic, when the ongoing economic downturn challenged businesses everywhere, two young women in Seattle did the unthinkable: They opened their own store. Was it crazy or brave? Definitely a little bit of both, say Kaitlin Uemura and her business partner, Kaitlin Madriaga...

I have been getting BSODs since at least December of last year. They'll just suddenly show up out of the blue when I'm in the middle of something. Sometimes it is a few days between bluescreens, occasionally its a few hours between bluescreens. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason for...

Hi My wife's new Dell computer came with Avast Antivirus installed. Avast is practically a virus itself. It keeps popping up windows that want you to upgrade to pay service etc. It's a real pain. It has no uninstall function if you try to uninstall it in the normal way it just gives you the...

Ok, so I'm not sure where exactly to post this, but I'm in need of some major help with my Zune! I love my Zune but I've given up unless someone can help. My original Zune purchased in 2006 finally gave up. I purchased one on eBay, new in box of the same kind, just different color. My old...

Sudden BSOD's with the above noted error code; cannot see any reason for it. Below are the specifications of the laptop. Made by acer, so maybe the the luck I've had so far with this laptop is catching up with acer's reputation. During the last BSOD, it clipped out in the middle of the BSOD, as...