If you're a Windows 10 user battling pesky error messages like “Something happened on our end” while updating or uninstalling apps, you’re not alone. Starting November 12, countless users have noted these frustrating interruptions—but hold your pitchforks, because the issue isn’t due to your...
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...
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...
I used Metadata Fixer to extract some Google Photos files. I am done with the folder that held the zip files and can delete it, along with the empty folders within. However, when I select the folder and press Delete I get the message: "Could not find this item. This is no longer located in...
I received an email on Oct. 11 from the Windows Forum relating to a problem with the new 24H2 Update. It seems that the update dumps an 8GB file into cache that can't be removed without damaging the OS and in some cases caused other problems.
I got onto the forum and reviewed threads that...
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...
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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...
hello experts,
I am facing issue to login on few windows server 2016 boxes as it shows black screen after "preparing windows ". Issue is facing for some random AD users . Few users do not have any issue . From registry , profile list, I can see most of the affected users have temp profile...
active directory
black screen
cpu spikes
errormessage
login issues
memory management
performance
profile management
random users
registry
server maintenance
session issues
system admin
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temp profile
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windows server
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 10
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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...
Hello, I just registered. Auto repair displays: CRITICAL_ PROCESS_DIED. F8 safe mode won't open when starting up. Bought a recovery CD. Won't restore or reset. Command prompt: CHKDSK completed but sfc /scannow won't run, saying Windows Resource Protection. Can't boot into Windows 10 to open RUN...
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??)...
blue screen
cloning
data recovery
errormessage
external ssd
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thinkpad t420
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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)...
bash
black screen
boot issues
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uefi
Greetings and happy belated Christmas. I need experts on Hyper-V technology. Here is the problem I am having. I have a customer that works connecting his laptops to cars so they can be enhanced in the way the owner wants. Someone tried to install a software in his laptop and for some reason...
boot issues
customer service
enhancement tools
errormessage
features
hyper-v
laptop issues
os selection
programs
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support forum
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tech community
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troubleshooting
virtual machine
virtualization
windows 11
windows features
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...
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...
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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compatibility
elevation
errormessage
file issues
internet speed
legacy systems
lotus
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security
smartcenter
smartsuite
startup
system settings
troubleshooting
user account control
windows 10
windows 11
windows xp
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...
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...