update issues

I use the Clock App for things like meeting I need to go to, laundry ready (I live in a flat with a shared laundry room two floors below me) and when to take my meds. (I'm older than most of you ...) A recent (yesterday?) update to the app seems to have stopped it working. I realised the time...

I love "learn about this picture" with each windows update my icon disappears!!! Via a we web search I downloaded a file and did a registry edit. Most recent Windows Update installed and no icon again. Is there a way to protect the icon and spotlight feature from being removed from my pc...

Many Windows users have long relied on the built-in Microsoft Print to PDF feature as a seamless method to quickly create high-quality PDFs from any printable document, be it a Word file, a spreadsheet, web page, or even a photo. This convenient functionality, which masquerades as a virtual...

For many Windows 10 users and administrators, Patch Tuesday often brings a blend of critical security updates and, regrettably, the unintended headaches that sometimes accompany sweeping changes to enterprise and personal PCs. The rollout of KB5058379, a mandatory security update for Windows 10...

As Windows 11 Version 24H2 enters its final phase of deployment, Microsoft marks a major inflection point in its Windows servicing roadmap. The much-anticipated 2024 Update is now being pushed to the last group of eligible devices, signaling near completion of what is arguably one of the most...

Microsoft's Classic Outlook client has recently been causing significant headaches for users, with reports surfacing since late 2024 about mysterious spikes in CPU usage that degrade system performance markedly. The issue, now acknowledged by Microsoft, sees the application consuming between 30...

Windows Server 2025 administrators and IT professionals are currently grappling with a critical and nuanced issue that has emerged following the installation of recent updates, particularly surrounding domain controllers and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions. This problem has multifaceted...

Microsoft’s Classic Outlook client has recently been under the spotlight for a puzzling and frustrating issue that causes it to become a significant system resource hog. Users across Windows 10 and Windows 11 environments have reported sudden CPU spikes during routine tasks like composing...

Windows enthusiasts and IT professionals have reason to celebrate this April, as Microsoft’s April 8, 2025 update – KB5055523 (OS Build 26100.3775) – brings a host of enhancements designed to tighten internal security, boost system performance, and refine the overall Windows experience. This...

In the fast-pivoting world of enterprise IT, the expectation that Windows Server updates will bring improvements—and not disruption—is almost ingrained. Yet, as recent months have illustrated, even routine security updates can have unintended, wide-reaching repercussions. The storm surrounding...

Windows 11 24H2 Sound Issues: Expert Troubleshooting Guide The Windows 11 24H2 update has arrived with a host of new features and performance improvements. However, for some users, the update has brought an unexpected quirk: a complete loss of audio. Whether your speakers, headphones, or...

If you’re a Windows 11 user, you might have recently experienced that special adrenaline rush—the Blue Screen of Death—after updating your system. For many, this harrowing error is about as welcome as a Windows 98 shutdown chime in a yoga studio. And now, Microsoft itself has confirmed there’s a...

The Blue Screen Crash Crisis: Navigating the Latest Windows 11 24H2 Update Fiasco A New Patch Tuesday, A New Wave of Problems Windows 11 had been cruising along with an air of newfound stability, but the digital landscape was abruptly rattled after Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday. The expected...

The recent Windows 11 update KB5055523 has stirred up a whirlwind of frustration among users. Initially intended as a mandatory security patch to plug vulnerabilities, the update now appears to exhibit a cascade of issues—from installation failures with error codes like 0x80070306, 0x800f0905...

Unraveling the Troubles with Windows 11 KB5055523 Update A recent cumulative update for Windows 11 version 24H2, known as KB5055523, is leaving many users scratching their heads – and, in some cases, facing critical system failures. The update, part of Microsoft's April 2025 wave, was intended...

Windows users recently encountered an unexpected hiccup with one of the most convenient Windows 11 features: Windows Hello. The latest update from Microsoft—Build 26100.3775, released on April 8th—has been reported to cause issues with Windows Hello logins for a very specific but notable group...

Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...

KB5002700, the latest security update for Office 2016, has sparked frustration among Windows users as it introduces a host of unexpected issues. Microsoft rolled out this patch on Patch Tuesday alongside updates for Windows 10 and 11, yet while businesses have largely migrated to newer Office...

Windows 11 update hiccups have become the talk of the town yet again, but this time the culprit is a specialized encryption driver – the sprotect.sys driver. Reports indicate that devices running Windows 11 version 24H2, which incorporate this driver, are experiencing crashes ranging from...

Windows Server 2025 is facing an unexpected road bump that has caught the attention of IT administrators and system users alike. Recent reports indicate that Remote Desktop sessions on Windows Server 2025 systems are freezing after installing security updates—more specifically after installing...