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Microsoft’s August cumulative for Windows 11 (KB5063878, OS Build 26100.4946) shipped with security fixes — and within days the patch was linked to two very different reliability problems: an enterprise deployment failure that produced WSUS/SCCM install errors, and a separate cluster of...

Microsoft’s August Windows 11 patch cycle has produced two very different but equally alarming headlines this week: an emergency mitigation for enterprise update delivery failures, and community reports that the same cumulative update may be triggering storage devices to become unreadable or...

Microsoft’s August cumulative for Windows 11 (KB5063878) promised performance and security fixes, but within days it became the focal point of two separate reliability incidents: an enterprise deployment failure that blocked WSUS/SCCM installs and, more alarmingly, early community reports that...

The upgrade promise of Windows 10, offered freely to millions of users eager to leave behind the frustrations of Windows 8.1, came bundled with Microsoft’s boldest policy shift in years: the implementation of forced system updates. The lure was compelling—streamlined security, up-to-date...

I have a desktop PC with a 1 TB SSD, an Intel i7 processor, and 32 GB of DDR4 memory, running Windows 11 Pro.The hard drive had two partitions, C and D. After successfully reinstalling Windows 11 from a USB drive, the PC worked normally again. However, only one partition, C, was left on the...

The recent cautionary tale of a Windows 11 user who lost three decades’ worth of irreplaceable data after being locked out of their Microsoft account has sent chills through the tech community, illustrating the complex relationship between cloud convenience and the harsh realities of digital...

Losing precious files on Windows 10 or Windows 11 can happen in a split second—one accidental Shift+Delete, an emptied Recycle Bin, or an unplanned disk cleanup, and suddenly important documents, irreplaceable photos, or months-long work might seem gone for good. But just as quickly as data can...

In the wake of Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 update, a spirited discussion has erupted among users, IT professionals, and security experts about the evolving role of BitLocker encryption—particularly its expanded, default activation and the potential risks this poses regarding data loss. As more...

In recent developments, Microsoft has implemented a policy in Windows 11 version 24H2 that enables BitLocker encryption by default during clean installations and system reinstalls. This change aims to enhance data security but has inadvertently led to data loss for users unaware of the...

It’s a sinking feeling most of us know all too well: one absent-minded keystroke, one hasty click, and poof—the file you desperately needed for tomorrow’s meeting is gone, vanished into digital oblivion. Maybe it was an irreplaceable family photo, your boss’s annual report, or simply a playlist...

i have question i cant find free space in my disk windows eated my ~18 gbs in disk can i know where is my ~18 gb i calculated and ~18 gb just gone to somewhere

1) Using cdburnerxp I burned a DVD mdisc on a Lite-On iHAS122-14 FU drive (currently firmware EL06) that previously burned and read DVD mdiscs. After burning, the burning test (if the burning was completed successfully) failed. Now, on that same drive, if I put the disc in, nothing appears. I...

older HDDs are more resistant to demagnetization compared to modern 2.5" laptop HDDs? demagnetization is the leading cause of data loss and corruption in long-term archiving data?

Friends, Something unusual happened to me, so I'm asking for help, if possible. I have a PC running WIN 10 LTSC. I also have a Multilaser wireless keyboard and mouse, which keeps having bad contact with the AAA battery that powers the keyboard, and in one of these coincidences, I turned the...

If my hand hits the USB 3.0 enclosure case after ejecting and safely removing hardware in Windows, does this shock cause friction between the 2.5" HDD heads and the magnetic disks?

I use USB 3.0 enclosure Kesu 2530 and Orico 25PW1 black + 2.5" HDDs Seagate ST500LM030, WDC WD10JPVX-08JC3T5 and APPLE HDD HTS541010A99E662 I used Windows eject "safely remove hardware", the letter E: in Windows disappears and the USB3.0 cable remains connected to the enclosure/PC after ejection...

Upgrading to the latest Windows 11 can feel like stepping into a mantra of progress: enhanced security features, dazzling performance upgrades, and an abundance of fresh functionalities. However, alongside the shiny new interface and speed, some unlucky users may encounter a common...

A recently uncovered vulnerability in the Common Log File System (CLFS) driver has raised significant concerns for Windows users, impacting both Windows 10 and Windows 11. This flaw could potentially affect millions of devices, posing major risks associated with system stability and security...

In recent weeks, an update to Microsoft’s Sticky Notes app for Windows 10 and 11 has sparked considerable discontent among users. This backlash is largely attributable to significant changes that were implemented in the app, particularly its integration with OneNote. Users who previously enjoyed...

How do you recover data/repair from a drive failure in Windows 10 Storage Spaces? I have 4X 4TB drives configured as RAID 1 (mirroring). I assumed that meant that a copy of the data was also stored on the other drives since only 8TB of the 16TB is available. I ID'd the failing drive and...