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Windows has always been a blend of classic functionality and cutting-edge upgrades, and Windows 11 is no exception. Even as Microsoft pushes forward with cloud-based solutions and modern UI features, several trusty old utilities continue to serve their purpose. In our deep dive today, we’ll...

Windows Media Player might be one of those old-school, reliable multimedia apps, but like any software, it’s not immune to hiccups. Whether you’re using Windows 11, Windows 10, or even Windows 8.1, encountering errors with Windows Media Player can throw a wrench into your digital entertainment...

You've got your popcorn ready, settled into your comfy chair, ready to dive into that digital world served fresh from your Windows 11. But wait! A dreaded error message pops up: "Video Codec Not Supported." What gives? Fear not! Here's your survival guide to slay this digital dragon and emerge...

For anyone using the "N" editions of Windows 10 or 11, you know firsthand how Microsoft’s European Union-mandated version strips out essential media features. But, here's the deal—you’re not entirely stuck in a world without music, videos, and multimedia functionality. Microsoft has your back...

Windows 11 has undoubtedly cemented itself as one of the most polished and feature-packed iterations in Microsoft’s operating system history. But as is often the case with progress, newer doesn’t always mean better—at least in the hearts of nostalgic users. Over the years, some iconic features...

Once upon a time, Windows Media Player was the go-to multimedia hub for millions of users. But, as the tech tide flows, it saw its star dim in the face of competition from feature-rich alternatives like VLC and the rise of streaming services. Now, with the advent of Windows 11, Microsoft has...

In a significant shift aimed at modernizing its software, Microsoft has announced that legacy Digital Rights Management (DRM) services will no longer support playback in Windows Media Player, Silverlight, Windows 7, and Windows 8. This move, detailed on a recently updated support page by...

Hello, I am using Windows 11, and I have the old Windows Media Player legacy. I created a huge playlist of perhaps 1,000 songs. The playlist worked well. Days later, now the playlist never works, an error says it cannot find the original songs in the playlist. To view the code of the playlist...

The rapidly evolving landscape of entertainment has increasingly seen a shift from traditional television formats to online streaming, particularly through Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). For Windows 11 users who are keen on diving into this modern way of consuming content, it's vital to...

The latest changes to Windows 11 are poised to enhance the user experience for music and movie playback. Despite Windows 11 only holding a little over 30% of the market share compared to Windows 10's 65%, these updates mark a continuous effort to improve the operating system in light of...

While Windows 11 boasts a vast user base, its default applications often leave much to be desired. Many users may find that the applications that come pre-installed on their Windows 11 systems do not meet their needs effectively. Fortunately, the tech landscape is rich with third-party...

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Running Windows 11 Home Version 23H2 on Dell Inspiron AIO 5490 AIO. BIOS Mode UEFI and up to date. Total identified windows installations: 0 after using bootrec /rebuildbcd or bootrec /scanos command in Windows Recovery Environment. Ive done everything recommended online to fix the issue...

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When I click on one of a series of videos within my external drive. it will play, but at the end it stops and does not go on to the rest of the videos. Yeah, I have many of them on that external drive. I'd like to see them play one after the other, but they stop after one play. Is there some...

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