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  1. Microsoft Introduces Cloud Backup Prompts in Office Apps with Known Folder Move

    Microsoft is poised to introduce a significant change for its core productivity apps: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will soon prompt users to back up their files to OneDrive, leveraging a feature known as Known Folder Move (KFM). This update marks not just a technical shift, but also a defining...
  2. Ultimate Guide to Free File Recovery Tools for Windows, Mac, and Linux

    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...
  3. How to Recover Shift-Deleted Files in Windows 11: A Complete Guide

    We've all been there: you’re cleaning up your computer, you’ve hit Shift + Delete on a file and—whoops!—it's gone without so much as a goodbye. Don’t panic just yet! In the world of Windows 11 (and indeed, all versions of Windows), that file might not be as lost as it seems. Let’s dive into how...
  4. Recover Lost Files After Windows Upgrade: Using the Windows.old Folder

    Upgrading your Windows operating system should be a smooth experience—but sometimes you find yourself in a pickle where personal files seem to vanish in the chaos of an upgrade. Fear not, because Microsoft has a built-in safety net called the Windows.old folder, which temporarily stores your...
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    Question DVD drive and media and burning

    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...
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    Windows 10 Lost MP4 Files After Keyboard Incident on Windows 10: Need Recovery Tips

    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...
  7. How to Use Windows File Recovery: Your Guide to Recovering Deleted Files

    Have you ever found yourself in that heart-stopping moment when you realize you've deleted an important file? Whether it was that report due for an urgent meeting or cherished family photos, losing data can feel like a digital disaster. But fear not! Microsoft has your back with a powerful tool...
  8. Recover Lost Files After Windows 11 Update: Quick Fixes and Tips

    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...
  9. Recover Missing Files After Windows 10/11 Upgrade: Tips & Tricks

    Upgrading to a new operating system should feel like an exciting leap forward, but for many users, it can lead to the unsettling experience of discovering that some files appear to have vanished into the digital ether. If you’ve upgraded to Windows 10 or 11 and suddenly find yourself playing a...
  10. Windows 11 Recall Function: Balancing Usability and Cybersecurity Risks

    With the launch of Windows 11, Microsoft has introduced several features meant to enhance user experience. One notable addition is the "recall" function, which allows users to restore files and applications that were unintentionally closed. While this function may come across as a useful tool...
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    windows 10 ssd

    hi i bought a computer second hand and wanted to reinstall windows on the ssd but it seems to be locked with trusted installer cannot wipe the drive tried everything i can think of boot in usb disk manager etc etc files just reappear every-time im getting to the point of a heavy hammer
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    Windows 10 Interrupted blue screen, cannot reinstall windows 10

    Hello, I have encountered a problem on my (windows 10) PC which I am unable to fix and I need help. Below is what happened and what I have tried so far: It started when I opened multiple Twitch tabs on Chrome. My PC started freezing. After some seconds I entered the blue screen, saying to NOT...
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    VIDEO How to recover fragmented files from a partially overwritten NTFS partition?

    Which tools can recover fragmented files from a partially overwritten NTFS partition? A friend of mine used a clone drive utility without knowing the implications. It looks like he selected the wrong target drive, and, more importantly, he did not unplug unused devices before using such a...
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    Windows 10 Recycle Bin on NON ACTIVATED Windows 10

    I no longer have a recycle bin. All references say to go to Personalization to turn it back on. However, that is only available in Activated versions of Windows 10. Has Microsoft intentionally removed the Recycle Bin from NON ACTIVATED copies of Windows 10? Are there alternatives? Any way to...
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    About Decryption of Excel File.

    Hello Bro, I need a help. Last year i got ransomware attacked. All my file were encrypted. Now I want to decrypt one of my file. Its an excel file. After encryption the format if !.lockfile. If anyone can help me please reply my message or mail me rumim007@gmail.com so that I can send the file...
  16. Ghost folder - unusable?

    I did a file restore from a backup program (Retrospect), but I cannot seem to be able to do anything with the folder it created, even delete it. The folder icon is grayed out..? I do have permissions on it, and am the owner, and also have admin privileges. Opening a cmd prompt as admin, and...
  17. OneDrive DELETED user libraries and files

    I'll explain the situation. OneDrive had files and folders which were present from a previous Windows 11 installation ('Documents' libraries). Old 'Documents' and old 'Photos' were kept so that I could go through them over a period of time, removing any old files I did not need. Once I...
  18. Windows 10 Help Needed: Restoring Windows.applicationmodel.dll After Accidental Deletion on Windows 10

    Can someone help me? I accidentally deleted Windows.applicationmodel.dll file, and now whenever I tried to turn on my PC it just kept showing me black screen. Please I need help🙏
  19. Windows 10 Urgent Help Needed: Recovering Deleted Files from Seagate, OneDrive, and Computer

    I stupidly deleted files from my Seagate backup, OneDrive, and computer. How can I get them back? I have tried Recuva but it does not work. The Windows Recovery does not work. Any suggestions particularly any software that really works? Thanks, srbuckeye
  20. Windows 11 Want to Recover shift+deleted files.

    Hello all, I accidentally deleted about 700-1000 image files from my Screenshots folder. I tried using this command with the windows file recovery app - winfr C: D: /regular /n Screenshots\ But its not working. It is returning many many files, but the ones that were deleted yesterday are not...