reinstallation

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    Windows sandbox stuck on splash screen (LATEST UPDATE)

    I've been running Sandbox ever since I built my PC, so I know it's compatible. However, with the latest update, it always gets stuck on the new splash screen and won’t proceed any further. I’ve tried reinstalling it, but it’s still stuck on the splash screen without any error codes or messages.
  2. Microsoft Simplifies Windows 11 Reinstallation with New User-Friendly Features

    In a welcome update for Windows users, Microsoft has introduced features to make the reinstallation of the operating system significantly simpler. This change addresses a common pain point for many users who find the process of reinstalling Windows daunting and complex. The update not only...
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    Windows 11 New Desk Top with Windows 11.

    Bought a new Desk Top with Windows 11. I have not received a physical or a digital copy of the Operating system. Nor the activation keys. In the past i have bought several pc's. All came with the Operating System. It's there when i need to reinstall Windows. etc. This one is strange to me. I...
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    Stuck with windows 10 Pro

    Hello all! The backgrounf to my problem is as follows: I had some problems with my windows 10, and wanted to dual boot windows with Ubuntu. Thus I thought that I was gone move all of my files to an external HDD, then factory reset my computer, and then proceed with the dual boot setup...
  5. OneDrive DELETED user libraries and files

    I'll explain the situation. OneDrive had files and folders which were present from a previous Windows 11 installation ('Documents' libraries). Old 'Documents' and old 'Photos' were kept so that I could go through them over a period of time, removing any old files I did not need. Once I...
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    Very long application loading time and poor performance.

    I've reinstalled Windows 11 several times, but the problem persists. After launching an application, it goes to the background with 0% CPU usage. It can open after 5 or more minutes of waiting, but it's very unusual for my PC. At some point, it just happened, and now I don't know what to do. I'm...
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    No pin box to open pc

    Windows 11. Hp Spectre. I was going to do a scan of my wife's PC. While setting up the scan I had a dialog box saying that I had software that was blocking the scan from going further. The dialog box said it was Mcafee software which is not being used on that particular computer. I went into...
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    windows 10 Application 0xc000041d unable to start

    Hello. My last post seems to have disappeared. I've been running an older application on several system for many years without problem. It currently runs on a W10 laptop, a W11 laptop, and until two days ago, it was running on a W10 desktop. When I launch it, it loads, but it does not...
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    W10 Day-Timer 2000 Program suddenly stops working

    Hello. I'm new to this forum and hope to get help. I've been running an old application since the XP days on various systems. I'm currently running it succcessfully on a W10 laptop, a W11 laptop, and it used to run on my W10 desktop. Starting yesterday, when it starts to load, it is...
  10. Windows 11 Error code 0xc000007b - The application was unable to start correctly. Click ok to close the application

    Hi. I'm having a bit of an issue with certain software and games. This pops up when I try to start them: I've tried several things, including: Reinstalling Epic Games Launcher. Removing all instances of Visual C++ and reinstalling them. Renaming all versions of xinput1_1 - 1_3.dll in...
  11. Windows 10 No Windows RE - need I fix it?

    I've discovered that my Dell PC does not have Windows RE enabled and is missing the Winre.wim file necessary. Should I worry enough to go through the reinstallation process to recreate the file, which means (I think) loss of certain apps and a lot of general inconvenience to return to where I...
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    Windows 10 Preventing re-installation of corrupting feature update

    The latest feature update to Windows 10, version 21H2, KB4023057, installed on ‎25/07/2022 and took five and a half hours. It messed up my computer in many ways so I reverted to the pre latest feature update (under Settings/Recovery). This feature update is poised to install once more, and...
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    Windows 10 Moving Old Drive to New PC Questions

    I have built a new PC (Intel Alder Lake) with a new empty drive. I intend to install Windows 10 or 11. I also intend to move two old drives from my old PC to the new one. One old drive has Windows 10 on it, plus some applications. The second old drive has lots of data and some applications...
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    Windows 11 Cloning PC slows it down

    Hi not sure if this is the right forum for my query... I have a refurbished Surface Pro from Microsoft which I received as exchange for my original Surface Pro which stopped charging. I cloned the original one to my new machine but it is running very slow. Not sure if this is definitely due to...
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    Windows 10 Turn work or office laptop into personal laptop

    I worked for a startup and they provided me with a laptop. However, they changed their business and moved to other country and they asked me to keep the laptop myself. I do not have the company email address to login and there are no IT guys of the company etc as they completely changed their...
  16. Windows 11 Artist having issues

    Okay.... So I'm an Artist using an Xp-Pen 22 Pro Drawing screen monitor. I was using Adobe, and now currently use clip studio. I'm having an issue where at some point I won't be able to use my mouse and my keys begin to spazz out and act as if I'm hitting short cut commands (Such as alt acting...
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    Windows 10 Cannot send email from Mail

    Since yesterday I have not been able to send any emails from Mail (although there is no problem with sending emails directly from my provider's email). I receive the ominous message: We weren't able to send this message, so we've put it in your Drafts folder. Before you try sending it again, you...
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    "Can't connect to this network" message coming after reinstalling Windows 11. Please Help!

    After resetting windows 11 (remove apps and reinstall windows), I cannot connect to my 5GHz wifi network. When I try connecting to it with the password correct, it shows "Can't connect to this network".
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    Windows 10 PC unable to wake up from sleep

    Windows 10 x64 desktop BIOS legacy. Fresh reinstallation of Windows, but the PC cannot wake up after it has fallen asleep, no matter what settings I use in the Power Settings. I have set the PC screen to sleep after about 1hour, and the Disks to sleep after 4 hours. After the disks go to sleep...
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    Windows 10 Failed to run some software for my Project

    My experience with windows 10 was pretty great but now for my school project I am working on building an android website and some of the applications aren't installing and even they are compatible with windows and my other fellows can easily install them. My computer specifications are great and...