user frustration

  1. Microsoft 365 Outage: Ongoing Issues with Teams and Exchange Online

    In a development that has left many Microsoft 365 users scratching their heads, Microsoft has announced that it is investigating significant issues affecting its suite of services, especially within the Teams app and Exchange Online. The disruptions began unfolding on Monday morning, November...
  2. Windows 11 on Arm: Microsoft Addresses Printer Connectivity Issues

    Microsoft has made considerable strides in addressing a persistent headache for users of Windows 11 24H2 on Arm devices: the troublesome printer connectivity issues that have plagued users since the OS's launch. With a wave of complaints flooding in from frustrated users, the tech giant has...
  3. Windows 11 24H2 Update: 8.6GB Junk File Woes and Solutions

    Ah, Windows 11, the modern operating system that's supposed to streamline your digital life but seems intent on making things... interesting. The recent release of the Windows 11 24H2 update has brought a delightful surprise for users: a hefty 8.6GB junk file labeled as “Windows Update Cleanup.”...
  4. Windows 11 24H2 Update: Unremovable 8.63 GB Cache File Causes User Frustration

    In a recent turn of events that has left many Windows 11 users scratching their heads—and perhaps their keyboards—Microsoft's rollout of the Windows 11 24H2 update has inadvertently created a hefty 8.63 GB cache file that seems to have taken up permanent residence on users' systems. This cache...
  5. Windows 11 24H2 Update: Users Frustrated by Undeletable 8.63GB Cache

    In what some users are calling an “update from hell,” the recent Windows 11 24H2 update has unwittingly turned into a source of frustration for many. Those who have taken the plunge and upgraded are now facing a ghost in the machine: a whopping 8.63GB cache of undeletable files that refuses to...
  6. Microsoft Disables Workaround for Installing Windows 11 on Incompatible PCs

    In recent developments, Microsoft has officially disabled a popular workaround that bypassed the hardware requirements for installing Windows 11 on incompatible older PCs. This move signifies the company’s ongoing efforts to tighten the security and performance standards of its operating system...
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    Windows 11 Windows 11 is a horrible mistake!

    I am 58 and have been using Windows probably since Windows 95 started. And yes, there have been problems (XP) But Windows 11 has to be, by far, the worst! It's pretty fast and doesn't have many errors...BUT, you took away ALL user controls!!!! I am a graphic designer and my work is based on...
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    Windows 10 Network adapter stops working on laptop, ACPI Error

    Hello everyone, my specs: Asus ROG Strix G, i5-9300H, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1650 4 GB, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 Home I'm having problems with the network adapter in my laptop - Intel® Wireless-AC 9560. After a few minutes (2-3 min.) of gaming, the adapter just stops working. Therefore, the airplane...
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    Windows 10 How do I import from Windows Mail (Win7) to Windows 10 email?

    Just upgraded from Win7 to Win10. I had thousands of old saved emails in Windows Mail (the local computer based Win7 compatible mail client, not the webmail). Win10 says my old mail is still there, and SAYS I can import it, and I have the Win10 email app working. But I see no method, and...
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    Windows 8 Cannot Save As to mapped network drive

    I am new to Won 8 and am frustrated beyond belief. MS - Stop changing things and let us alone (XP and Win 7 were great)!! I have successfully mapped two NAS drives, but I cannot perform a :"save as" from screen shot or "Save web page" because the pane that pops up refuses to show the mapped...
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    Windows 8 How do I transfer dropbox files to a pics folder in Win 8?

    I don't understand this at all. Why did they take away this VERY important function? You can no longer drag and drop pictures to and from dropbox to a folder on your computer! This is so aggravating that I feel like throwing my computer in the trash. I cannot use skydrive. It won't link to it...
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    Windows 8 PRINTING - Wants me to go thru ONE NOTE b4 I can print!!!!

    I have WIN8 now and just purchased Microsoft Office 2013. I have a wireless printer which was working fine before installing the Microsoft Office. I am trying to just print a coupon off the internet and it wants me to GO THRU MICROSOFT ONE NOTE every time I want to PRINT <it did this when I...
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    Windows 7 win7 auto sorting making win7 horrible

    I have this 'disorder' where I like my files to be organized and easy to access in a user friendly manner… My problem is win7 makes things needlessly difficult. By far my biggest issue is moving files around…. I might have a folder with a few dozen (or a few hundred) files, so when I cut/paste...
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    Windows 7 How to disable automatic ALT button clicks in every application. Windows 7

    How to disable automatic ALT button clicks in every application ? Lets say if i have opened the MS word application - When kept idle or composing any matter automatically the control goes to "ALT" button which displays the File menu details. This happens on any application for example while...
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    Windows 7 Standard VGA Adapter Driver issues

    My laptop (dell latitude e6520) just came back from having windows 7 reinstalled after the hard drive failed and all sorts of stuff is screwed up. My primary frustration is coming from the fact that my computer is not detecting anything that I plug into my HDMI port (I'm trying to hook it up to...
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    Windows 7 Cant get image to restore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I am so peeved right now it is not even funny. Next time ready for PC I think i will be a mac convert after all this meesed up crap with windows. Last night when I get home go to start computer and there is a error about missing dll file, then aas I click the error more missing file errors...
  17. Windows 7 Saving files, cannot find

    Hello Just recently bought a new comp with window 7. after using XP for many years I find window 7 annoying to use with all this permission errors. So far I have three software when I save my files to a folder it's not in there. When I do a search its not found. When I go back to my program...
  18. Windows 7 12 hours in - IE8 not working correctly

    Purchased Win 7 to install on my laptop and then the motherboard went Kablooey (had been on the decline anyway), so I went out and purchased a new HP G6--535DX Notebook with Win 7 Premium 64 bit already installed. I got the computer home, booted her up, everything worked just fine. Internet...
  19. Windows 7 How to disable auto sorting of folders and files

    When your in folder, doing folder or file operations in Windows 7, the auto sort will always be on and this is VERY frustrating! In XP, while in a folder, nothing will auto sort until you refresh the folder view or reopen the folder. This means if you create a new folder or just downloaded a...
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    Windows 7 screen resolutions

    This should be simple. I have a samsung syncmaster T260HD monitor that I really love. It was a joy to use on my old 32 bit XP PC with integrated graphics card. Its native resolution is 1920 x 1200 but on old PC was able to EASILY change resolution down a bit to 1200 x 800 or any other...