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In the realm of nostalgia within the digital landscape, there's a bittersweet note reverberating among long-time Windows users: Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on WordPad, the once-beloved text editor that many have turned to for quick notes and simple document editing. This move is...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software features, Windows 11 has made significant changes since its release in late 2021, not only adding functionalities but also retiring several longstanding ones. As more updates are rolled out, the question of which features will remain and which will...

Today the shield that I think is the sign of a windows update appeared on my taskbar. When I right clicked on it, it said Dell was asking permission. When I click on it, the window saying do you want this app to make changes to your computer. I don't know what the changes are so I said no. It...

Recently Microsoft and Kaspersky met to hash out their differences re' Windows 10. Kaspersky as well as others are unhappy about not getting the same level of exposure relating to their operation, use, and status on the OS. As from the Fall Creators Update Microsoft are to make changes...

If you are intending to return to the earlier OSs, this may dissuade you. Windows 7 and 8.1 move to Windows 10-style updates | TechRadar

I am seeing quite a few "Optional" updates for Windows 10. Some of those are related to the Update process. I realize they may just be realigning the Update servers or some necessary change in order to keep the update process working, but are they doing more? Making changes to the Update...

I have had problems booting up my Toshiba laptop. (Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit) When i would start my computer, Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem: 1. Insert you Windows installation disc and restart your computer. 2. Choose...

Hi everyone, I have a six month old Windows 7 PC, no hardware or software changes since purchase. At night I turn the PC off at the wall (anything to keep the electric bill down) and for the past few days, every morning when I start up, I get the following message: Windows failed to start. A...

Analysts are split on how big of a gamble Microsoft has made by making significant changes to the interface of its flagship Windows operating system software. read more Link Removed

Changes in Web service Recently my web service changed for "Use the Web service to find the correct program." It directs me to Link Removed which features a pay program named File Cure. My question(s) are: Is this normal? Can I change it back to its generic search? If so, how. I know I...

Hello, I have been using Windows 7 build 7000 (64bit) for quite some time now and im rather impressed with it. I have a creative X-fi extreme audio card, a proper beta driver came out for it this month (been stuck using onboard audio) and the driver installs correctly but there is a little...

Has anyone else noticed this? Almost every time I visit the forum I'm having to retype my info'... Until a few days ago I only needed to fill out the signing in page once and I was ok until I actually removed the cookie from my machine after I've ran an anti-spyware scan. Now I've noticed it...