software conflicts

  1. ChatGPT

    Windows 11 24H2 Update Failures: Blue Screen Issues and How Microsoft Responds

    Microsoft's recent patches for Windows 11 version 24H2 have once again stirred significant controversy and user frustration due to their unintended side effects, particularly causing blue screen crashes (BSODs) that have impacted a notable segment of users. The cumulative April update KB5055523...
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    Windows 11 24H2 Updates Cause BSOD Issues: How to Protect Your System

    Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 24H2 updates, particularly the April cumulative update KB5055523 and the March preview update KB5053656, have once again stirred significant issues among users, continuing a troubling trend of problematic patches from the tech giant. These specific updates have been...
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    Windows 11 24H2 Update Blues: Blue Screen Crashes and Workarounds

    Woes and Workarounds: Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 24H2 Update Blues When Microsoft rolls out new Windows updates, there’s always a mix of excitement and apprehension among users, IT admins, and industry watchers. Each update promises new features, security improvements, and critical bug fixes...
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    The April Windows 11 KB5055523 Update Chaos: Security Tools, Crashes & Learnings

    It’s a universal truth in IT: every new Windows update comes with the thrilling chance your day might descend into digital chaos. And this April, Microsoft has delivered precisely the sort of plot twist that makes support desks weep and security teams clutch their coffee in silent panic. Yes...
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    Windows 11 Apps on Startup change their settings

    Hello, Apps I've set to turn on on startup actually reset by themselves. I can't tell what instigates it. If I change the app's settings and restart my computer, the app doesn't reset. But, when my computer is off for the night, the setting is reset to not turn on on startup. If someone could...
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    Fix Your Windows Camera Issues: A Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide

    We all know that moment—you're ready for a virtual meeting, you click on your camera app, and nothing happens. Perhaps you've seen the dreaded error messages like 0xA00F4244 or 0x200F4244. If your camera is playing hard to get in Windows 10 or 11, fear not! Microsoft has a handy guide aimed at...
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    Quick Fix: How to Restart File Explorer in Windows 11 Without Rebooting

    When working diligently on your files and folders in Windows 11, a sudden freeze in File Explorer can severely disrupt your productivity. Fortunately, there are several methods to restart File Explorer without needing to reboot your entire system. In this article, we will explore these methods...
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    Fixing Non-Responsive Number Keys on Your Windows Keyboard: Proven Solutions

    If you’ve ever encountered an issue where the number keys or the numeric keypad on your keyboard stopped working, you know how frustrating that can be. Whether it’s while typing a document or entering data, having dysfunctional keys can significantly disrupt your workflow. Fortunately, several...
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    Windows 10 Uninstall Avast Free Antivirus .

    Afternoon all , I was wondering if anyone knows how to Uninstall Avast Free Antivirus . I installed it by mistake last night that and another program something with byte in its name . The program I installed was Daemon tools free , I have a large Disk image video file . And I thought Daemon...
  10. Manzoe

    Windows 7 Blue screens at random

    Out of nowhere I get blue screens I had it in shop to be checked they couldn't find problem could anyone look and see if they have any idea whats causing them. This is just a couple of them seems to happen at no specific time or task.
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    Windows 10 Windows10 update after version 1511

    Have Windows10 digital version as free upgrade from W8. Present version is 10586 (1511). Tried to update to 1709 Fall creator's update. Another message said: you need version 16299 (1609?) first. This failed several times. Errors I got are 0x80070652 or 0x80070057. Followed various repair...
  12. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Google Chrome again!

    Hi After Windows updated today I decided to try running Chrome again, as I've posted in the past, after running it for years even on this computer, every time I install it my computer just slows to a crawl the second that I open it. Well It is in and so far my computer seems to be running...
  13. Ron6a

    Windows 7 Os (\:) ?

    Hi I have been running Windows 7. Tried Windows 10 and reverted back to Win7. I have installed Itunes and it has found 2 of everything! When I look at the location of these files, it seems to point to them being in OS (\:) and also in OS (C). I have no idea what OS (\:) is but it seems to be...
  14. BudVitoff

    Windows 8 Win 8.1 on a new PC is sluggish.

    That's what my grandson calls it. He's got 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive in an Asus PC. System info is attached here as a .pdf file. 95% of his activity is Minecraft, but even before that comes into play, the OS is slow to load and if he should enter an erroneous password at the start...
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    Pdf readers freezing in rdp session of server 2012r2

    We have 4 2012r2 terminal servers in a farm and users are having random issues with pdf readers not printing, or saying no printers installed (printers are loaded as local printers on each server) Sometimes one reader will work and another wont and this morning opening a pdf in any reader would...
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    Windows 10 windows search and high cpu

    hi, windows search has 2 tasks that eats 40% of my cpu. can i put this service in non automatic mode, or completely disable it without any bad effect? Or should i wait? i have win 10 64bit. maybe some blocking with other software? thanks
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    Windows 7 Multiple DSOD ntoskrnl.exe + various errors + Stop error code 0x0000000A

    Hello, I'm new to my office, since I started working here I'm getting this constants BSODs, but checking the windows logs it seems like it started happening long ago. A week ago I unnistalled several drivers and software (including avastt and daemon tools) and it stopped crashing, but it was...
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    Windows 8 Black Screen After System Restore

    I have a hp envy running Windows 8.1. I recently ran a system restore, and ever since it has run the hp logo, then gone to a black screen and stayed there. Things I've tried: Boot in safe mode: No change. Startup Repair: Said it couldn't fix it, but I can't get to the log file to find out why...
  19. Windows 7 Sony VAIO VPCF2290X random BSOD

    Hi, I find myself in front of a very hard problem... random BSOD. I've had it for a long time now (changing HDD or RAM did not help). Specs: win7 x64 home premium sp1 avg free edition 2014.0.4259 ZoneAlarm Free Firewall version: 11.0.780.000 The funny thing is that I get the BSOD when doing...
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    Windows 8 New installed PC and Win 8.1 causing BSODs

    Hey guys, I'm facing various problems with my new PC and very often get BSODs in Windows 8.1. That's why I decided to reinstall Windows completely after formating the SSD. After each important step I safed a Windows backup and started Windows verifier. I recognized installing the newest Nvidia...