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Windows 11 has an automatic locking feature that activates when the system is idle for a preset time. While this feature enhances security by protecting the system from unauthorized access, it can be inconvenient for users who need consistent access to their screen, especially during tasks that...

As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft is set to end security updates for Windows 10, prompting many users to seek alternatives to ensure their systems remain secure and up-to-date. For those attempting to upgrade to Windows 11 on older hardware, the process may seem daunting due to restrictive...

As Windows users approach the end of mainstream support for Windows 10, many are asking whether their older PCs can still be upgraded to Windows 11, particularly those that do not meet Microsoft's stringent compatibility requirements. The good news is that users can bypass these restrictions...

With the impending end of support for Windows 10, many users are finding themselves in a difficult position. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will cease delivering security updates for Windows 10 unless users enroll in an Extended Security Updates program, which can be costly. This has prompted...

Hello, I bought a new laptop and I am trying to change the location of windows key + E. Until now I used a method with script.reg with launch.vbs : Script.reg: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00...

Hello! I recently installed Windows 11. I want to change the shortcut winKEY + E to another folder. I used the below code and it worked on another laptop, but now I got the error from title. REG FILE: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00...

I have a MS SURFACE PRO (1st generation) that is left plugged in all the time. I need the power shut off to the USB port when the computer goes into SLEEP mode. I have searched all the settings, but there is no option to turn off the USB power when in SLEEP mode. I leave the Surface Pro...

I have looked absolutely everywhere, and cannot find a solution to this problem. Ive tried everything related to simple settings in Internet File Explorer, but I cant select files in between two check marks like I was able to do before. The only thing I haven't done that was suggested was to do...

My Num lock keep turning on Randomly. While I type something the numlock turn on automatically during typing. it uses U O key etc s forward and backward same for all keys for . make all my text spoiled and disturbed. its been since 8 months I reset and formatted window twice nothing got...

I get a BSOD almost every session. The computer (Windows 10 Home Creators - not Fall) re-boots almost instantly but I just catch the message "Page fault in non-paged area. stdriverx64.sys Is there an easy fix that does not involve editing the registry.

A couple days ago my Old Asus laptop got infected somehow. The wireless adapter is not working properly. When I go into the Device Manager, I get the big paragraph that ends with "(Code 52)". Pressing F8 during boot and then selecting "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" works to get the...

In the first installment of this blog series we looked at the various options at your disposal to store your app’s local data. In this post we will be looking at how that local data can be shared, both between apps and users. When an app is installed, the system creates a per-user app data...

I have Windows 7 Home Premium and I cannot get the print spooler to start or stay started. I have tried the regedit, cmd. , Services.msc, Msconfig. to no avail. It's bizarre. I tried installing a new printer and it printed the text page ok but refuses to communicate or recognize the printer. It...

I found this interesting post over on this forum on how to run MSN Gaming Zone. That's the Internet games,Internet Reversi, Internet Hearts and other games that comes with Windows XP on Windows 7. Source:Last post on the thread...

I had a problem with snap.do becoming installed on my win 7 machine. Ran uninstall, ccleaner and spybot which removed the problem, however the name snap.do engine still remains in control panel features and programs. I have also done a registry edit and can find no software relating to this...

Hi, Sys: Windows 8.1 Pro clients attached to MS 2003 server domain. (yes I know its best to have a higher win server version with 8.1, but i do not have that currently) Ok, so the problem is that roaming profiles and folder redirection work but on only SOME of the windows 8.1 clients!!!! How...

Hi all, im new to this site and i dont usually do this sorta thing. However i am struggling a lot with this and it is causing me to stuggle doing course work. When saving documents the Browse box that normally pops up wont. When i attempt to save in publisher it wont let me and comes up with...

How do I change the amout of storage reserved for SystemRestorePoints on partition D? Is there a Registry entry for that? As I found out the current number of days my RestorePoints are kept is 90 days. How can I increase these number of days? Is there a Registry entry for that? If I change...

I tried resizing an jpg with Paint to use it as logon screen and before to save it a message showed saying that i will lose the transparency of the file but I save it and applied anyway. My mistake cause since then, whatever I tried, I can't restore or replace that ugly thing that I created. I...

I've been trying to repair the computer at work, so any requests for system information and such will have to wait until I get back there, which is why I want to post this now. Basically, it's running a 32bit Windows 7. We were having a problem with browser redirects in IE and Firefox, so I...