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The recent Windows 11 update, identified as KB5055523, has introduced significant issues affecting user authentication, particularly with the Windows Hello feature. Users have reported being unable to log in using facial recognition or PIN codes, encountering error messages such as "Something...

Windows 10 is reaching the twilight of its lifespan, and as midnight draws near on its support era, Microsoft is calling on millions of users to make a critical jump. The end-of-life date is set for October 14, 2025, and while Windows 10 has been the bedrock of productivity for nearly a decade...

Windows 11’s latest update, KB5055523, has sparked significant consternation among users who depend on Windows Hello for fast, secure authentication. Despite the update’s intention to bolster system security, many have found that the patch inadvertently disrupts the infrared (IR) facial...

Microsoft’s recent advisory on ignoring the 0x80070643 WinRE installation error has set off discussions among Windows enthusiasts and IT professionals alike. The advisory explains that despite the error message reported in the Windows Update settings page, devices that install the April 2025...

The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...

Microsoft's emergency update has quickly become the talk of the Windows community, especially after a bizarre glitch resulted in the unintentional removal of the Copilot AI app. This incident, which affected Windows 11 versions 24H2, 23H2, as well as Windows 10, serves as a stark reminder of the...

Recent Developments In what some might consider a long-overdue decision, Microsoft appears to be preparing to shut down Skype, echoing trends in the communication software market as rival platforms like Discord and Microsoft Teams gain traction. This news comes from deep within the software's...

In an unexpected turn of events that feels as clandestine as slipping away at a party before the bill arrives, Microsoft has been found quietly removing its public guidance for installing Windows 11 on systems deemed unworthy by the latest OS’s stringent requirements. The information had lived...

Microsoft has officially acknowledged a significant issue arising from the August 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Users attempting to utilize dual-boot configurations featuring both Windows and Linux operating systems have encountered severe difficulties, demonstrating...

In a recent update, Microsoft has resolved a significant bug affecting Windows 10 and 11 that caused systems to boot inadvertently into BitLocker Recovery mode following the July 2024 Patch Tuesday updates. This issue, which was identified through reports from users and internal findings...

I have a Windows 10 S laptop purchased this year. Today I checked the Windows Defender settings - Firewall and Anti-Virus is turned on but Web Protection shows "No Providers". There does not seem to be a provision to select or add any service provision to “defend” the Web. I am thinking that as...

Could you please let me know what the slash and period "\..\..\" notation mean in a folder path: C:\Users\Username\Documents\Project\..\..\SubProject\Module.bas as I'm trying to understand and old VB6 project that errors out on the path? Maybe VB is not listing the full path so as to fit at...

people at windowsforum, regards to all. i hope you are all doing good. i need help to secure a physical server i rent in europe and have no idea how i could get started about this. i live in a region where power and internet service outages can be all too frequent. over time these utility...

Hi Members i bought a new laptop this week its brand new when i click the folder its automatically deleting the Popup is open when i click any file any folder its asking delete option yes or no kindly please guide me to solve the issue.

I run three computers on my home network. All three updated on April 30 to the latest Windows version. One computer, the slowest and cheapest, is working great, but there are problems on the other two that I'm hoping someone can provide me some guidance on. The Lenovo is working perfectly...

Today, we released security updates to provide additional protections against malicious attackers. By default, Windows 10 receives these updates automatically, and for customers running previous versions, we recommend they turn on automatic updates as a best practice. More information about...

I know this is a familiar problem, but the explanations I've seen for it are very lengthy, and they didn't seem to apply to my exact problem. Please advise. I get this message: "You don't currently have permission to access this folder. Click continue to permanently get access to this folder...

Hello Windows Insiders! It’s that time again! We’re getting ready to start releasing new builds from our Development Branch. And just like before after the release of a new Windows 10 update, you won’t see many big noticeable changes or new features in new builds just yet. That’s because right...

Assume I have an external hard disk with one (backup) partition which is currently mounted as drive Q:\ Now I right-click on the Recycle Bin icon on my desktop, then select Properties--->Drive Q: and enable "Don't move files to the recycleBin. Remoive files immediately when deleted" Much to...

Hello'n'stuff! I've recently purchased a copy of Sandra 2016, but cannot figure out how to register for their "ranker" system. The FAQ doesn't address my issues, nor do any of the articles in their support center, and they won't reply to me via e-mail. From what I can understand according to...