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  1. Windows 11 24H2 Volume Surge: DACs Cause Gaming Headaches

    If you've found yourself blasting your eardrums while gaming, you’re not alone. Microsoft recently acknowledged an annoying quirk in Windows 11, version 24H2, where external USB audio systems, specifically digital audio converters (DACs) like the Creative Sound BlasterX G6, experience a...
  2. Fixing Windows 10 Update KB5048239: Resolving 0x80070643 Error

    If you've recently attempted to install the Windows 10 update KB5048239, you might have found yourself stumbling upon the notorious 0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE. While this roadblock may evoke feelings of frustration and déjà vu, there’s good news: Microsoft has rolled out an official fix...
  3. Windows 11 on Arm: Microsoft Addresses Printer Connectivity Issues

    Microsoft has made considerable strides in addressing a persistent headache for users of Windows 11 24H2 on Arm devices: the troublesome printer connectivity issues that have plagued users since the OS's launch. With a wave of complaints flooding in from frustrated users, the tech giant has...
  4. Windows 11 24H2 Update: Fixing the 8.63GB Cache Dilemma

    The latest Windows 11 update, version 24H2, has thrown a curveball at users, presenting an unexpected headache in the form of a gargantuan 8.63GB Windows Update cleanup cache that has proven to be anything but easy to eliminate. If you're one of the many bewildered by this bloated cache file...
  5. Windows 11 24H2 Update: 8.6GB Cache Issue and Fixes

    You've just installed the latest Windows 11 24H2 update, and instead of a shiny new feature set, it appears that your hard drive has suffered a rather unfortunate fate—an 8.6GB chunk of precious disk space has seemingly vanished into thin air. Let’s dive deeper into this drive space dilemma, the...
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    Windows 7 Windows Update on Win7 x64 just going round in circles

    Completely fresh reinstall of Windows 7 Ultimate x64 on a Dell Inspiron 1570 laptop. Using the entire 160 Gb new hard disk, formatted as per windows setup. Installing from a USB stick loaded with W7 installation files purchased from ebay. I am using the SLIC in the machine's BIOS together with...
  7. Troubleshoot volume license activation in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

    Discusses how to use Volume License Activation troubleshooter to collect information in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2 that can be analyzed by the Microsoft Fix it automated solution to diagnose most issues. Link Removed
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    Windows 7 problems with microsoft fix for missing winhlp32.exe in Windows 7 64-bit

    Hi, I am trying to access old Windows .hlp files. I am currently running Windows 7, and when I try to open them I get the following error message: Cannot display this help file. Try opening the help file again, and if you still get this message, copy the help file to a different drive, and...
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    Windows 7 New here, so please be patient...this is very frustrating for me

    I have recently (two days ago) purchased a brand new HP Pavillion g7-1365dx Laptop, with Windows7 Home Premium installed. I had never touched the settings for update..was set to automatic to begin with. Now for the good stuff. After uninstalling alot of "junk" they included with computer, I...
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    Windows 7 Start Menu Items Missing after Clean Install

    I'm aware that there are other old posts about this issue, but I need to throw it into the forum again as it seems to be unresolved. After a new (clean) install of Windows 7, the start menu is empty - all installed programs and other items usually posted by the installer are missing. Is there...