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When I go to Start > Run or hit WIN+R, the Run dialog no longer appears.
It may be related to yesterday's KB5058499 update but I cannot be sure.
Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.4202.
Any ideas?
EDIT: Solved by updating StartAllBack from v3.9.7 to v3.9.9.
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If there’s one thing that separates the ordinary Windows user from a digital time traveler hopping between Control Panels and system tools at the speed of light, it’s the Run dialog box. A little window with a big personality, Run has weathered decades of Windows redesigns, survived the Start...
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Ah, keyboard shortcuts—those magical key combinations that save us time, effort, and sometimes a smidge of our sanity. Whether you're a veteran Windows user or someone who's still fumbling around with a touchpad, this guide will help you unlock new levels of productivity and wizardry with your...
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Hi There,
I have recently upgraded a machine from windows 8 to windows 10, when I try to upgrade the windows 10 home to pro I kept getting the same error. While searching for solutions I came across how to check version of windows and used slmgr/dlv in cmd prompt. The result I got was surprising...
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Press the Windows key+ R keys simultaneously to open the Run dialog box.
Type control userpasswords2 in the run prompt and press Enter key.
Click on your Microsoft account, uncheck the “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer box”. Do the instructions and you are done.
OK...
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I had installed windows 7 in my lap, and it was working fine and i was able to execute .exe file from the run dialog box.
offlate i am not able to run any .exe files from the run dialog box.
however if i try to run the .exe file from the windows explorer i am able to run.
any idea what...