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  1. Windows 11 Updates: Enhancing Setup & Recovery Across Versions

    In a significant move for Windows users, Microsoft has rolled out updates aimed at improving the setup and recovery processes across various Windows 11 versions. This update series includes KB5045520, KB5044612, KB5045525, and KB5044617, focusing on enhancing the setup binaries and recovery...
  2. Windows 11 Update KB5027573: Streamlined Recovery and Installation Enhancements

    On June 13, 2023, Microsoft released a vital compatibility update, known as KB5027573, specifically designed to enhance the installation and recovery processes for Windows 11 version 22H2. In an era where software compatibility can be the bane of every tech enthusiast’s existence, this update...
  3. Windows 11 Update KB5043145 Causes Boot Loop Nightmare

    In what can only be described as a digital horror story, Microsoft has recently pulled a Windows 11 update after it caused a wave of boot loop failures, plunging users into a realm of blue screens of death (BSOD). This troublesome patch, identified as KB5043145, left a segment of users stranded...
  4. Enhance Your Experience: Microsoft’s KB5041178 Update for Windows 11

    Microsoft has recently rolled out the KB5041178 update for Windows 11 version 24H2, specifically targeting users operating Copilot+ systems. This update emerges as part of the ongoing enhancements that Microsoft continues to deliver for its operating system, ensuring that users benefit from...
  5. This DVD saved me and I hope it can be of help to you too

    Since I started using Windows (about 14 years ago), I've always encountered numerous problems that prevented my computer from booting. I believe you may have experienced these issues too. To address this, many developers have created modified bootable Windows systems that allow users to recover...
  6. W11 Pro & EndeavourOS Partitioning Help

    Hi all! Before we begin, specs: Computer model: Framework 13 AMD Ryzen 7040 OS: EndeavourOS 2nd OS: Windows 11 Pro (Retail). 64GB RAM. 2TB SSD. What I'd like help with: My windows partition needs some more space to accommodate the installation of Adobe suites. But I have a tricky...
  7. Windows 7 How to add a boot manager/bootloader to a Win7 HDD

    Hello folks, I have an old dual boot Windows PC. One OS is Win XP which is on one HDD (has 2 partitions), the other one is Win 7 which is on another HDD (has 2 partitions too). I believe the boot manager was on the Win XP HDD since the dual boot menu was always shown from there. However, the Win...
  8. Windows 11 Ive done everything but total identified windows installations identified is still 0. Is this an issue I need to worry about or not

    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...
  9. After Win 10 re-install Extend Monitors Broke

    So yesterday I experienced a whole house power glitch. My PC power cycled and then I got BSOD. The error was "Inaccessible Boot Device". After attempting all of the recovery suggestions I could google, unsuccessfully, I resorted to a fresh install of Win 10. That worked perfectly...
  10. Do I need to have Windows Recovery Environment enabled?

    What happens if it is disabled? I have a perfectly working Acronis backup image of the entire drive, so do I need WRE at all? I love it that I can simply go back to all my updates, apps, and preferences reinstalled with my image. I am using Windows 10.
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    Troubleshooting Paragon Backup's USB Recovery Stick: ADK Not Found Error

    Hello, I am using Paragon Backup & Recovery Community / Free. When I create USB Recovery stick, it says cannot find ADK. I actually already have ADK and WinPE add-on already installed, so that a software from a different company can make WinPE USB. But, to be thorough, I installed it again...
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    Windows 10 Intermittent Hang after Login - System App Only

    This is a weird one that my computer has been doing on and off for the last couple months. Every now and then after startup/login it will freeze but only system related apps. CTRL ALT DELETE doesn't work, taskbar is unresponsive, however non-system related apps such as games will function as...
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    BLinitializateLibrary failed 0xc0000001

    BLinitializateLibrary failed 0xc0000001 Error 0135: CPU fan failure Lenovo custom built gaming PC 2021 UEFI-nonCSM Legion T5 32GB DDR4 AMD Ryzen. PC worked well for 2 years, but now has 2 errors. Both errors happen when hard drive is connected or not. Reset CMOS with jumper, had no effect...
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    Was It Ever Windows 10 ?

    First, How do I find out if win 10 was upgraded to win 11 on a pc I bought, and I think pc did have win 10 because whenever I start pc, Edge comes up and displays tid bits of win 10 info, but I still wonder how to prove it did have win 10 prior to the upgrade? Second, How do I recover win 10 (if...
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    Windows 10 Updates / Login Problems

    Good morning all. I am desperately seeking help with this annoying problem. My Windows 10 Acer V5 laptop has until last week booted into my account without requesting a password or pin - great. But a few days ago I was prompted to download and install Windows Upates and this is when everyting...
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    I might need to re-install windows?!

    Hello everyone, Lately while I was working on linux, I wanted to extend the linux partition and accidently the windows recovery tool partition got deleted. The windows were running normaly for 3 days and suddenly this morning something occured (picture below). So apparently, I can't run as you...
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    Windows 10 Unable to Enter Bios screen while reset /recovery

    the bios screen is not loaded while start up / Resting the PC unresponsive screen when loading windows from external device if you are using a monitor with high specs the bios screen doesnt match the resolution and fail to display solution : lower the resolution of the monitor or use a...
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    Media Creation tool to restore image

    Can the Media Creation Tool be used to boot a PC and restore a recently created drive image (22H2) for Windows 10, i.e. without restoring or installing a clean new installation? Essentially can it do what the Repair Disk used to do?
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    shift keys not working in Windows 11

    Since this morning first my right shift key stopped working, then my left shift key stopped working.. I tried solving this in Windows, with "sticky keys" and so on, language, selecting the right keybord.. use a recovery point and I even reinstalled Windows. I even removed the key to look if it...