fred langa

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Fred Langa is a long-time columnist known for solving Windows-related questions through his LANGALIST feature, originally part of the Windows Secrets newsletter. On WindowsForum.com, you'll find curated Q&A threads covering common Windows 7, 8, and 10 issues, such as error messages, app customization, reverting from Windows 10 to Windows 7, and browser crashes. These posts offer practical troubleshooting advice drawn from Fred Langa's expertise, helping users resolve everyday Windows conundrums without switching to alternative software.

  1. Q. Why is my computer saying, "Your PC needs additional software to work properly?"

    Enjoy an abridged Q&A from Fred Langa's LANGALIST, a feature available exclusively to paid subscribers of the Windows Secrets newsletter. Today's Q&A: Why does my computer keep spitting up the error message ‘Your PC needs additional software to work properly?’ read more Continue reading...
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  2. Fred Langa solves your Windows 7, 8 and 10 conundrums

    Fred Langa has been helping solve readers' Windows-related questions on Windows Secrets for years. We've been running selected reader Q&A items this year, and have rounded up some of the most useful ones about how to live as a Windows 7 or Windows 8 user in a Windows 10 world. read more...
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  3. How can I change the background color of my apps in Windows 10?

    Fred Langa On Wednesdays, we'll be featuring an abridged Q&A from Fred Langa's LANGALIST, a feature available exclusively to paid subscribers of the Windows Secrets newsletter. Today's Q&A: In Windows 7, I could set the background color for some apps. Now that I'm in Windows 10, I cannot. How...
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  4. Q. I'm done with Windows 10. How do I get back to Windows 7?

    Fred Langa On Wednesdays, we'll be featuring an abridged Q&A from Fred Langa's LANGALIST, a feature available exclusively to paid subscribers of the Windows Secrets newsletter. Today's Q&A: How do I uninstall Windows 10 and go back to the infinitely preferable Windows 7? read more Continue...
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  5. Q. How do I keep Internet Explorer 11 from crashing so many times every day?

    Fred Langa Today's Q&A: "My Internet Explorer 11 crashes many times a day. I don't want to switch browsers -- so how do I make this one run better?" Fred Langa's got it figured out. read more Continue reading...
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