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Windows 11 has stirred conversations among its users, not just for what it offers, but for the features many feel have taken a backseat in the upgrade. Recently published reflections echoed by users across various forums reveal a shared sentiment: while the operating system remains a staple on...

If you've ever felt like your Windows PC is conspiring against you—launching applications uninvited at startup, locking the screen during a moment of intense focus, or constantly switching your Wi-Fi connection—you’re not alone. In a recent article, a user shared their transformation journey...

Date: September 2, 2024 In a recent development, Microsoft has publicly acknowledged that allowing users to select their default applications is critical for optimizing performance and enhancing user workflow in Windows 10 and Windows 11. This shift is particularly significant given Microsoft’s...

Hello! I would really appreciate your help with a seemingly simple problem. It looks like my DVD Player is set to fire up every time I put a CD into my CD drive. And since I rip audio CDs a lot, it's extremely annoying. The problem is: I can't turn it off. I went to settings - bluetooth and...

Good morning, I use automation software that releases a new version to install every year. Now I have 2 versions of the program installed on my PC: TiaPortalV17 and TiaPortalV18. Each of the programs has its own respective file extensions: .zap17 and .zap18. The programs are installed in these...

Introduction As the deadline for compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA) nears, Microsoft shared an update on their plan to roll out updates to Windows for customers in the EEA. The recent non-security releases, including Windows 10, version 22H2 Build...

(https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/44/2021/09/Windows-Insider-Logo-Feature.jpg%5B/IMG ] ] ]) Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just released Windows 11 Build 22621.675 (KB5019509) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, bringing a suite of exciting...

Win10 64bit. I have installed notepad++ and wanted to make it the default app to open .txt files. When trying to change the default editor I am not offered notepad++, only other software I also had installed previously, but most of them are not even editors. How can I make it the default editor?

If I were to make Google Docs my default writer instead of Word would I then see docs when I use my Windows 11 file explorer instead of Word? If possible do I go to apps and select the default Google Docs assuming it is there. Or HOW would I make Google Docs my default writer?

Hello all, I wanted to change the system default mail program to Thunderbird. I went to settings > default programs and then when I clicked Mail app the only option I got was to choose from some web browsers and... "SEARCH IN MICROSOFT STORE". There was no option to choose an app from my disc...

Hi. I wanted to change default mail program to Thunderbird. I went to settings > default programs and then when I clicked Mail app the only option I got was to choose from some web browsers and... "SEARCH IN MICROSOFT STORE". There was no option to choose an app from my disc. What worse the same...

Hi. I wanted to change default mail program to Thunderbird. I went to settings > default programs and then when I clicked Mail app the only option I got was to choose from some web browsers and... "SEARCH IN MICROSOFT STORE". There was no option to choose an app from my disc. What worse the same...

I want to send a video (1 MB) by email but a message tells me I have to create a file association. I select videos in the default programs and check the drop down list but there is no email to choose so I cannot send the video. I found no way to resize the video. I would appreciate any help in...

Greetings, I'm trying to get back my Photo Picture default that is with windows 10 but I can't uninstall it and when I go to the MS store it says it's installed but not working,can some guide me

After some last Windows10 update the MSEdge was set as the default PDF files viewer. When I switch it back to Acrobat, it returns again as before. I tried it more times using the right mouse with checked option, in settings/default apps by file type, nothing helps. No option to see the Edge...

So, I was tinkering around w/my Dell Latitude E6440 laptop some weeks ago, let's say a month now and I mistakenly changed my permissions. Now almost no programs work, not even Windows Explorer. See the attachments for the messages I get... "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19608 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. You can check out our Windows Insider Program documentation here, including a list of all the new features and updates released in builds so far. Not seeing any of the...

I had to Reset my new PC, Win 10 1909, because of problems. Before reset, I had "eM Client" loaded and it worked great. After Reset, I reloaded "eM Client" and made it my default APP, but it won't work. I then selected "Win 10 Mail", made it my default, and windows said "you are all set". BUT...

I am unable to persuade W10 to accept VLC media player as default music/video program. Can anybody advise me? It's installed on Drive D, not the Windows Drive - I don't know if this makes any difference. (C:\ is a small SSD which I want to reserve for stuff which needs to load fast)

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!