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  1. J

    Computer audio stops working when I stop video/sound on chrome

    Hi all, So I have this very strange issue which I've never encountered and it suddenly started and now it always happens. I'm using dolby atmos for spatial audio (this is important). When I pause a video (on any browser) it feels like my sound cuts out and that is has a massive delay before I...
  2. F

    How to change default editor app for .txt files

    Win10 64bit. I have installed notepad++ and wanted to make it the default app to open .txt files. When trying to change the default editor I am not offered notepad++, only other software I also had installed previously, but most of them are not even editors. How can I make it the default editor?
  3. S

    Reinstalling Windows 10 Settings app

    I am trying to reinstall the Windows 10 Settings app I got this off the web: PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRootImmersiveControlPanelAppxManifest.xml when I run it I get this: cmdlet Add-AppxPackage at command pipeline...
  4. FireMarshalBill69

    Unable to see contents of Laptop

    Using Windows 10 on both PC and laptop each with a logical D: drive. I can ping each other as they are both on the same Ethernet connection. I can also see the contents of the PC's D: drive from the laptop. However, I am unable to see the contents of the laptop's D: drive from the PC. I do see...
  5. whoosh

    VIDEO Does This Setting Optimise PC For Gaming and Increase FPS

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  6. Matthewb41191

    Windows Memory Integrity Locking Cpu At Base Speed

    Hey all so I've been running into an issue when I turn on my computer the CPU is stuck at base speed of 2.9 when I have it clocked to always be at 4.6ghz. Recently I went and turned on memory integrity as windows was suggesting it and when I do so it locks my cpu speed at 2.9 and when I turn it...
  7. This Wreckage

    Windows 11 Renaming a Windows Media Device

    I would like to rename a network media device. I'm not quite sure what this is when I see it in File Explorer but here it is under Networks. How do I change the name from Simone's Media to something else? Clicking on it does not provide a means to do so.
  8. C

    How to remove old email accounts from outlook

    Dear All, I've been attempting in vain to delete old email accounts that are stored in outlook. Please view the 2 pictures that are attached. 1: After selecting "add account," (Picture 1) I can choose five to six outdated email addresses, many of which I no longer have access to in the...
  9. I

    Windows 11 Unable to change email address

    Good morning, I’m new to windows and am have an extremely difficult problem changing (I assume) my default email address. I’ve changed it in accordance with all the tutorials and help suggestions online. What is happening is when clicking on an attachment or link to share-email recipient...
  10. docweathers

    An untitled automatic pop-up on the left side that has a search box at the top and in that has apps:me filled in

    This large window pops up randomly and has no title at the top. Below the search box at the top, it will list many of my apps. I want to stop it from automatically popping up. I'm new to Windows 11. I've spent most of my time turning off automatic processes/ windows.
  11. kgash

    No option to login with password

    I just changed the login password for my PC. I don’t know if this is relevant but now when I start my computer I get asked for a PIN but no longer get a prompt for Sign-in options. This means that I can’t login with my Password should I choose to. Windows 11 Home 22H2.
  12. docweathers

    Windows popup in Windows 11

    I just installed Windows 11 on my Dell laptop. I have stopped the notifications. A window keeps popping up spontaneously on the left side of the screen a list of my apps. How do I turn this off? I got it fixed
  13. This Wreckage

    Windows 11 Problems Signing into Nearby Sharing

    I'm trying to use Nearby Sharing for the first time with my Android phone. Although I'm signed into my Windows account as an administrator, the Nearby Sharing page demands that I sign into an old work account that I've not had access to in years. How do I change that to be my Windows account?
  14. H

    How to remove a deleted app from installed apps list in windows 11

    I deleted a software by deleting it's entire folder and NOT by uninstalling it from installed apps list in settings--->Apps--->Installed apps--->uninstall. But the app still shows up in this installed apps list even though it doesn't exist anymore. If I try to click on uninstall it shows windows...
  15. G

    Windows won't allow me to change Default printer

    Hi. I am trying to change the default printer on my computer (Windows 11 Home all updates) and although I select "set as default", and "let Windows manage my printer" is disabled, it still won't accept the change. I click "set as default" and nothing happens. Anyone have an idea as to why...
  16. Mike

    Windows 11 Windows 11 Update Preview: March 28, 2023—KB5023778 (OS Build 22621.1485) - New Features and Improvements!

    Microsoft has just released a new update for Windows 11 (version 22H2). This update, KB5023778 (OS Build 22621.1485), brings some exciting new features and improvements to the system. Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect: New Features Notifications for Microsoft accounts will be...
  17. B

    default parameters of a drive

    Hello to all, the properties for « My Images » is C:\Users\gmber\OneDrive\Images in Win 11 however I store my Images on my G : drive. I have done this since Win 98, I never had problems changing where « My Images » where to be located. I installed Win 11 a few weeks ago and it will not let me...
  18. r3NA

    windows settings button disappeared

    as you can see the settings icon has disappeared from the lower left corner someone can help me?
  19. woodslanding

    Server Taskbar Button Behaviour

    I would like to get the default win10 behaviour, where the taskbar buttons are all to the left, and open windows show up separately to the right. Right now, when a window associated with a button is open, the button changes to a large window button, and other program icons move to the right. I...
  20. L

    Windows 10 Desktop side bar has disappeared

    The side bar on my win 10 laptop has disappeared and has been substituted by icons on the desktop, what I want is to restore it back to were it was, some advice and help please
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