troubleshooting

Microsoft’s August cumulative for Windows 11 (KB5063878, OS Build 26100.4946) shipped with security fixes — and within days the patch was linked to two very different reliability problems: an enterprise deployment failure that produced WSUS/SCCM install errors, and a separate cluster of...

A subtle but dangerous bug in Windows Server 2025’s Schema Master FSMO role is causing duplicate schema entries that can break Active Directory replication and trigger schema-mismatch errors on older domain controllers — the issue is being discussed by administrators and reported in the field...

Google Earth failing to start is more than an annoyance — it breaks workflows, stalls research, and leaves casual users staring at a frozen icon or a black window. This issue commonly shows as a process appearing in Task Manager with no visible UI, a crash or freeze during the splash screen, or...

Microsoft's August cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5063878, OS Build 26100.4946) has been linked in community reports to NVMe SSDs becoming inaccessible after sustained, heavy file writes — an issue that has reopened concerns about storage stability in the 24H2 branch and forced a cautious...

Went to use my laptop today and keyboard, Bluetooth and wifi were all broken. Tried a few things including a number of restarts but nothing worked. Noticed kb5063878 had been installed a few days ago, uninstalled it and everything started working again. Decided not to leave it switched on...

Microsoft’s slow UI migration has an unexpected side effect: the Settings app often buries advanced controls behind extra clicks while the decades-old Control Panel still surfaces them instantly, and that reality makes many power users—and the author of a recent piece—reach for the Control Panel...

An HPE ProLiant DL325 class server running Windows Server 2025 has been reported to crash to a Blue Screen of Death with the stop code IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (what failed: ntoskrnl.exe) after applying the July 2025 cumulative updates (KB5062553 and follow-ons), sparking fresh warnings for server...

The sudden “Please update your AMD Radeon driver” message that blocks games or GPU‑dependent apps on Windows 11 and Windows 10 is usually a symptom, not a mystery: a driver mismatch, Windows Update replacing a vendor-tuned package, or a brittle game version check is the most common cause — and a...

Microsoft has confirmed that Event Viewer entries reporting a CertificateServicesClient (CertEnroll) error are appearing on Windows 11 version 24H2 after recent updates, but the company says these logs are cosmetic and do not affect running apps or network connectivity. Background Windows 11’s...

If your Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter (MWDA) is giving you trouble — blank or choppy video, no audio, frequent disconnects, or inconsistent behavior — you’re not alone. This guide walks through the practical steps Microsoft recommends plus field-proven tips, diagnostics and workarounds so...

The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter remains one of the quickest ways to mirror or extend a Windows device to a TV or projector, but when video pixelation, audio stutters, or connection failures strike, the path from frustration to a working setup is rarely obvious; this feature guide...

If your Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter (MWDA) is misbehaving—no sound, choppy video, failed pairing, or a frozen second screen—you’re far from alone. These tiny HDMI + USB dongles rely on a fragile dance of Wi‑Fi Direct, graphics drivers and HDMI/USB power; when one partner stumbles, the...

Microsoft released the August 12, 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 servicing branches that use OS builds 22621 and 22631 — published as KB5063875, updating systems to OS Build 22621.5768 / 22631.5768 — a standard Patch Tuesday security rollup that Microsoft bundles with a servicing-stack...

Windows still ships with a legacy backup utility tucked inside Control Panel — Backup and Restore (Windows 7) — and while it's not glamorous, it can still do meaningful work: granular folder backups, scheduled runs, and full system images for bare‑metal recovery, provided you understand its...

Mouse Keys is one of Windows’ oldest — and often overlooked — accessibility tools: it lets you use the numeric keypad on your keyboard to move the mouse pointer, click, double‑click, drag and drop, and change the active mouse button without touching a physical mouse. It’s a small feature with...

Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27919 to the Canary Channel on August 8, 2025, bringing a consolidated Settings UI for Windows Search, a new "Find apps" reorganization in Settings, a handful of input and File Explorer fixes, and a set of notable known issues that Insiders...

If your display suddenly flips or you want to work in portrait mode for reading, coding, or design, rotating a screen is a quick, built-in option on most devices — and it’s one of those small, underrated tricks that can save time and headaches. This guide lays out every practical method to flip...

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Microsoft rolls out GPT‑5 across Copilot: what Windows users need to know right now TL;DR (executive callout) As of August 8, 2025, Microsoft is enabling GPT‑5 across Copilot properties; availability is fastest on the web (copilot.microsoft.com) and staggered for desktop and enterprise...