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  1. Sticky Notes Sign-In Issues: 'No Mailbox' Error on Windows 10/11

    Microsoft’s ongoing overhaul of its applications has recently hit a snag, particularly for users reveling in the sticky simplicity of Sticky Notes on Windows 11 and 10. With a new version of the Sticky Notes app integrated into the OneNote ecosystem, many users are reporting a frustrating issue...
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    FM20.DLL Error

    I installed an older piece of software (GEPath) onto my Windows 11 PC. When I execute it, I receive this error: "Component 'FM20.DLL' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid". The file does exist. It's in C:\Program Files\Microsoft...
  3. Windows 11 Patch Tuesday Update KB5046633: Confusion and What to Do

    Ah, November! The leaves are falling, and for Windows users, it’s that time of the month again—Patch Tuesday! While many look forward to security improvements, some updates can create unexpected headaches. Microsoft’s latest cumulative update for Windows 11, known as KB5046633, has stirred quite...
  4. Windows 11 24H2 Update: 'Operation is Not Supported' Error Explained

    In a landscape frequently marred by glitchy updates and malfunctioning software, Windows 11 users are once again facing an unsettling dilemma—a gap between expectation and reality that can leave even the most seasoned tech enthusiasts pulling their hair out. Reports have emerged that...
  5. Windows 11 Cannot appear to install Media Feature Pack in Windows 11 Pro 23H2

    General information I am running Windows 11 Pro 23H2. Settings > System > About shows: 'Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1020.0" The problem When I try to run the PS Remote Play installer, I get the following: "To use PS Remote Play, update your computer's OS to the...
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    Invalid partition table - Windows Home 10 won't load

    My computer fails to load the operation system when switching it on. On a black screen the error message shows: Invalid partition table When attempting to launch the opsystem from a Windows .ISO DVD any options offered on the screen fail to work out, the single viable option is to use CMD ...
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    Windows "Repair" from ISO

    Tried to repair Windows 11 from within ISO mount - so I do not lose any apps and data. I get a message - Your files, apps and settings cannot be kept because your current version of windows is might be installed in an unsupported directory or you're trying to install an older version of...
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    Windows 10: can't update KB5034763

    New member here, first post. Would like some help/advice with the above. The update downloads, and installs to the restart required. Restart first displays the "working on updates" blue-screen, but at 6% progress, commences to close and reboot. (Normally this reaches the 30% progress point??)...
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    Gnu Grub

    Hi there, my computer won’t turn on and I’d appreciate some help. My computer will not turn on outside of a black screen with “minimal BASH-like line editing supported.” I am not very technical, but I did as follows (per a YouTube video): grub> ls (hd0) (hd0,gpt4) (hd0,gpt3) (hd0,gpt2)...
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    Can not find script file "khiere.vbs"

    I'm getting this message, "can not find script file "c:\users\public\khiere.vbs"". Google search brings up literally nothing. My dad's PC and I had him search registry. See pic. Looks like something to do with Microsoft's browser Edge? Also, like in the picture, it pops up every 2 minutes on the...
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    Windows 10 Bizarre power issue

    Here's the short version: when I attempt to power up (using the power switch on the power supply) the computer powers up for only an instance and then powers off. Here's the long version: on Friday I attempted to upgrade to Windows 11. I got an error message early in the installation, so I...
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    Windows 11 at startup: Requested operation requires elevation.

    I have the very old Lotus SmartSuite installed on Windows 11 and the functions I need work fine in Windows XP compatibility. What doesn't work is starting SmartCenter at startup. It worked on Windows 10, but doesn't start on Windows 11 when in the Startup programs. I added the SmartCenter...
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    Google Drive???

    I have Windows 11 on a HP x360 Spectre laptop. I was trying to download a file and a window popped up that said "Google Drive can't scan the file (to big)" and I couldn't finish the download. I have searched my laptop for any reference to Google Drive. Nowhere to be found! So, what is going on...
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    Windows 10 Code 38

    Hi everyone ive had this problem before and for many months Ive been surfing all over the net for a cure I have tried most of the "fixes" on youtube I have also reset the registry to default and I still have the same issue, is there fix or must I learn to live with it!! ( the driver cannot be...
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    Windows 10 Spare drive with second operating system. Is this OK?

    I have an old portfolio management program on my PC. I have upgraded to a new PC and tried to migrate the program to the new PC using Easeus Todo. The program migrated OK but will not run on the new PC and I get an error message that " The registration has been tampered with. The serial number...
  16. Windows 11 Logon stuck on corrupt profile

    The available space on my C "system" volume was low, so I moved the Users folder to my D "data" volume and edited the registry accordingly. After rebooting, I logged in to my "1st" account and checked everything was okay. So far, so good. Then I rebooted and tried to log in to my "2nd"...
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    Sleeps despite settings, can't wake it up

    I'm running Windows 11 22h2 on a Dell XPS 8950 desktop. My power settings specify Never sleep and never turn off screen. I run a screen saver app. I shut down my computer every night and power up (so boot) the next day. Many days I'm at my computer most of the day, or at least on-and-off. Some...
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    Windows 10 Windows Primary domain controller is not being used as primary

    I am trying to update GPOs on the client end. I keep running into an error. C:\Users\jharmon>gpupdate Updating policy... Computer policy could not be updated successfully. The following errors were encountered: The processing of Group Policy failed. Windows attempted to read the file...
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    remote desktop Access windows server 2016 standard

    hello, i try to access into my server in remote desktop but i have an erreur message showing that there is no licences remote desktop access. before this erreur message show i was connecting normaly into my server with RDS. how can i resolve this issue ??
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    Windows 10 Message invalid Windows 10 product key

    I need to change a corrupted setting in personalisation, but get the message that I need to activate Windows first. My computer started as Windows 7 and was upgraded to Windows 10 using the upgrade option available at the time. I have a Windows 7 product key and a product key for Windows 10...