software issues

Ah, the holiday season—festive lights, warm cocoa, and… panic-inducing software updates? For Windows 11 users rocking ASUS machines, Christmas came early—and not in a way anyone asked for. ASUS inadvertently turned what should’ve been a cheerful celebration into a digital nightmare with its...

Editor's take: Windows 11 24H2 increasingly shows how the Windows Insider program does nothing to improve Windows security and reliability. The number of show-stopper bugs experienced by customers who updated to the latest OS version is staggering. Meanwhile, Microsoft is just saying that...

Microsoft's Snipping Tool has evolved significantly since its inception, especially with its recent enhancements in Windows 11. Yet, as much as we've come to appreciate its capabilities, users are still grappling with several persistent issues that detract from productivity. Here’s a closer look...

In an unexpected turn of events, Microsoft has acknowledged a vexing issue affecting the Task Manager feature in Windows 11, where it claims that no applications are currently active. This snafu is part of the fallout from the recent preview update, known as KB5044384, which rolled out to users...

In an age where computing is crucial, running into a snag while trying to update your operating system can feel like a major roadblock. Windows 11, especially in its latest 24H2 version, has opened up a can of worms by introducing a slew of incompatibilities that might stop you from enjoying the...

Just days after the grand launch of Windows 11 24H2—or the Windows 11 2024 Update—Microsoft has found itself in a precarious position, confirming various flaws that have led to a blockade of the update rollout for many users. This follow-up from the tech giant has turned what should have been a...

Navigating the digital landscape often comes with its hiccups, and for Windows 11 users with Logitech peripherals, one of the more frustrating issues is the infamous Logitech G Hub failing to launch. Originating from the Android Gram, an article sheds light on how users can tackle this problem...

If you've ever been jolted awake by your Windows 11 machine politely insisting that you upgrade to the very OS you already have, you're not alone. Many users have reported receiving bizarre prompts to upgrade to Windows 11, despite the fact that they’ve successfully transitioned from Windows 10...

The recent wave of ARM PCs arriving from major manufacturers like Acer and Lenovo has sparked excitement in the tech community. These devices, equipped with Qualcomm chips, promise to challenge Apple's MacBooks, especially in terms of battery life and performance. However, the overarching...

I am using the latest version of Windows 11 (23H2). When I use Notepad it does not shutdown after saving my work. I have to close it using the Task Manager. This is very frustrating and annoying. Please bring the old version back.

Hello, When I turned on the laptop and open my session, I notice that all the folders/ data of my session have disappeared except documents folder and some software too. Any idea about the problem and how to recover the data? Laptop on Windows 10 and anything happend on my previous session...

Windows 11, Backupper 7.3.2 Pro. Created 7 text files, did an encrypted file backup with BU, then changed file extension .AFI to .TXT, and half of the files were encrypted, half of them were not. 1) Text file.txt created, with 1 word "Kitty". 2) Backupper file backup with encryption enabled...

I am getting Runtime error 217 when trying to install Mobaxterm . It is not allowing me to install any CheckPointMobileAgent

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Desktop 1: Windows 10 64bit + Canon Lide 60 scanner + Brother ADS-1100W scanner + Paperport 11 software has been used since spring 2021, regular Windows Updates without problems. I know that Paperport 11 is from pre-win10 times, but it still works perfectly with the two scanners. And also Canon...

Hello! I have a new computer and windows 11. The problem is then, some of my games freezes about ten seconds in. This was the cause concerning Counter strike source which a windows update fixed. Some games works and others not. I wonder if this is what we have to live with since most of the...

Hello, I want to use Windows To Go technology, but there is a problem. After I create WinToGo, it boots well, but then most of the applications that require an activated license say they are now deactivated, and I need that to not happen. PC 1 - Win10 Pro source disk Stick 1 - Aomei Partition...

Let me start off by saying this: I HATE WONDERSHARE (in case you didn't guess from the title) I installed Wondershare a while back, I don't remember what for but I think it was Wondershare Filmora or something like that. Never had too much of a problem with it except for the fact that it was...

Hello, Occasionally, when watching a video* through Google Chrome, I notice CPU usage goes way up. Resource Monitor shows it's due to a svchost process in charge of "DComLaunch, PlugPlay, Power". For one, Sysinternals' psservice.exe says that the PlugPlay service is...

I'm really hoping someone can help me while I still have some sanity left. I finally gave in and decided to "upgrade" my photo editing computer from windows 7 to windows 10. (Replacement actually as it's not the same physical computer) Not my first windows 10 computer, but the things I could...