diagnostic tools

In a move set to redefine the software update experience for millions of users and IT professionals, Microsoft is rolling out a private preview for a comprehensive update orchestration platform designed specifically for Windows 11. This initiative aims to eliminate the long-standing...

When a system running Windows 10 or Windows 11 suddenly flashes a blue screen filled with cryptic text and immediately crashes, users around the globe recognize this as the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Over decades, the BSOD has developed a notorious reputation for abruptly halting...

Microsoft has recently released version 2504 of Validation OS, a specialized, lightweight iteration of Windows 11 designed primarily for hardware validation, error diagnosis, and quality control during the manufacturing process of Windows devices. This update introduces several enhancements...

The evolution of Windows 11 has been marked by subtle yet significant transformations, but few are as universally impactful as the recent overhaul of the Task Manager. For many years, the Task Manager has served as the Swiss Army knife for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and power-user...

A Smooth Upgrade Ahead: Resolving Wallpaper App Compatibility Issues in Windows 11 It turns out that if you were torn between maintaining your favorite desktop aesthetics and upgrading to the latest Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2), you might finally have the best of both worlds. Recent...

Microsoft’s infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has long been a symbol of system distress and has even achieved a kind of cult status among Windows users. However, change is in the air for this once-iconic error screen. In a surprising twist, Microsoft has been quietly retooling the BSOD in the...

Microsoft has recently flagged a frustrating issue for users of classic Outlook clients - Outlook crashing when users attempt to write, reply to, or forward emails. Imagine writing a thoughtful email, hitting send, and poof! The application crashes. Let’s dive into the details of what’s causing...

Introduction If you're a Windows 11 user, keeping your system running smoothly is paramount. Whether you're consistently battling PC issues or just want some tools in your kit for future encounters, diagnostic tools can be invaluable. In this guide, we'll explore six essential tools to help you...

In a recent article on XDA, the discussion centers around essential diagnostic tools for Windows 11 users who frequently encounter performance issues. The piece emphasizes the importance of having a toolbox of software ready at hand to troubleshoot various hardware and software problems...

I have a 12900K CPU and an MSI PRO Z960-A motherboard which should cover all the requirements of Firmware Protection on the latest Windows 11. For some reason I cannot enable that security feature while everything else is working without any problem. I tried enabling it using the Local Group...

Hello all, been having some trouble with Win10 as it's been BSOD often. Had to put it off until recently and I had thought I fixed it with some outdated drivers for my Scarlett 2i4 and some graphic drivers but it has come back in full force. Decided to start fresh with a new Win10 22H2 install...

eg, when i started the program, freesshd, an event appeared in the event viewer application log. it gave an error, but it also said "service started", and it had a date/time stamp. but, when i started the freesshd telenet server, or the ssh server, no events appeared in the event viewer...

Hello, I purchased a branded MSI system in Oct, 2018 with Win 10 preinstalled and since then i have constant and daily BSOD events. I use the PC mainly for work (graphic design), browsing and playing but the events do not seem to be related to a specific activity. I manually checked for all...

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I did a rollback from my latest Windows Insider build. Afterwards it goes to a black screen after the welcome screen. I can use ctrl/alt/del to get into Task Manager. In there it shows just normal activity. I would think if it was still trying to recover it would show quite a lot of activity. I...

So I am stepping in for my father who is having some issues with his laptop. For a few days now, he couldn't get into windows 10. Upon starting the computer, a big white rectangle would flash during POST, and then it would load for a second before going into the blue diagnostic screen like...

Hi, I am using a 4 year old Toshiba Satellite C855. In the past few months I have experiencing BSOD, but not that annoying, maybe 1x or 2x a week, the problem is, the BSOD is not during heavy task, just while watching youtube or movies. Now in the past few days I got it almost everyday, and not...

Hello, I have been receiving a blue screen of death error quite frequently in the past weeks. The issue seems to occur whenever I am in the process of moving my laptop from one spot to another. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Two other issues that I have been experiencing that may or may...

Hi everyone! I stumbled upon your fine forum earlier today as I was looking for people who had the same problem and maybe a solution to my problem. I'm currently experiencing these two BSODs when my computer is left on but idle; as in, I'll leave my computer after a long session of a video...

Windows 10 was working fine until a few months ago when I started getting BSODs very frequently and at random. I get at least one every 24 hours and it's either "Unexpected store exception" or "Critical process died". It never creates a memory dump no matter what I've tried and I' already ran...