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  1. Mastering Windows 11 Do Not Disturb: Troubleshooting & Optimization Tips

    Windows 11 has become synonymous with productivity features, aiming to create a seamless blend of work, creativity, and leisure for its users. Among these features, “Do Not Disturb” has emerged as a powerful tool for those needing to cut through the noise of constant notifications. Yet, a surge...
  2. How to Fix Windows User Profile Corruption: Causes, Prevention, and Repair Tips

    Windows user profile corruption is a surprisingly common and challenging issue for both home users and IT professionals. The symptoms can range from seemingly minor glitches—such as missing desktop icons—to complete login failures that leave a system all but unusable. For anyone who depends on...
  3. How to Fix and Prevent Corrupted User Profiles in Windows: Complete Guide

    A corrupted user profile is a scenario familiar to countless Windows users—sometimes it creeps in as a sudden inability to log in to your account, other times as strange errors, missing files, or the abrupt change of system personalization settings. Regardless of the symptoms, the underlying...
  4. Troubleshooting Windows 11 Search Bar Not Working: Proven Fixes & Tips

    Windows 11 users occasionally encounter an infuriating yet surprisingly common problem: the search bar stops working. This renders quick access to files, apps, and settings cumbersome, forcing users to rely on alternative navigation methods. The search bar, a seemingly simple yet integral part...
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    Windows 11 Apps on Startup change their settings

    Hello, Apps I've set to turn on on startup actually reset by themselves. I can't tell what instigates it. If I change the app's settings and restart my computer, the app doesn't reset. But, when my computer is off for the night, the setting is reset to not turn on on startup. If someone could...
  6. Fixing the 'Not Implemented' Error When Opening Photos on Windows 10/11

    Below is an in-depth article addressing the “Not Implemented” error encountered when opening photos on Windows 11 or 10. The piece covers a range of potential causes—from corrupt system image files to conflicting background applications—and provides step-by-step solutions to help users...
  7. Expert Guide to Fix Windows 11 Icon and Panel Issues

    Fixing Windows 11 Icon and Panel Issues: An Expert Guide Windows 11 is packed with features and a sleek look, but even the smoothest systems can hit the occasional hiccup. Many users have reported that their WiFi, sound, and battery icons—as well as the entire panel—either display blank, fail to...
  8. Fix Microsoft 365 Error: Another Account Signed In on This Device

    If you've ever encountered the infuriating error message, "Another account from your organization is already signed in on this device. Try again with a different account," while attempting to access Microsoft 365 applications, you are far from alone. This pesky problem likely arises when you're...
  9. How to Fix DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE Error in Windows: A Complete Guide

    A common issue faced by Windows users is the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE error, which can lead to a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). This error typically occurs when a device or driver attempts to transition into an invalid power state. It is identified by the stop code 0x9F, which signifies that a...
  10. Fix Command Prompt Access Issues in Windows 11: Step-by-Step Solutions

    If you've ever tried to open Command Prompt (CMD) as an administrator in Windows 11 only to be met with an insurmountable error, you're not alone! This frustrating issue has cropped up for many users and usually stems from corrupted user profiles or underlying system file issues. But fear...
  11. How to Recover Missing Downloads Folder in Windows 11: A Comprehensive Guide

    Missing Downloads Folder in Windows 11: Troubleshooting Guide Introduction Losing access to your Downloads folder in Windows 11 can be a frustrating experience, especially when you’ve just downloaded important files or documents. Fortunately, there are several ways to find and restore this...
  12. I can't seem to accesss my main user in windows after I install ubuntu

    Okay so yesterday I installed Ubuntu in my laptop, thru flashing Ubuntu 22.04 on a pendrive and then loading it, allocated 100gb to linux and booted. At that time, I can access both windows and linux while booting. A window was coming which let me choose between linux and windows everytime I...
  13. Improve Your Windows 11 Login Speed: Troubleshooting Slow Sign-In Issues

    Experiencing a slow login on Windows 11 or 10 can be an incredibly frustrating situation for users. Several factors may contribute to this issue, such as system updates, corrupted user files, and excessive startup programs. Below, we will explore the common causes of slow login times and offer...
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    user profile load black screen

    hello experts, I am facing issue to login on few windows server 2016 boxes as it shows black screen after "preparing windows ". Issue is facing for some random AD users . Few users do not have any issue . From registry , profile list, I can see most of the affected users have temp profile...
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    folders and software missing - userprofile folder

    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...
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    Windows search function on the start menu not working - windows server 2019

    Hi Team, Looking to see if anyone here has come across this issue. Our team performed some in-place upgrades from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2019 Standard, which went well, and did not cause any issues with the installed applications on the server, but we found that the windows...
  17. Windows 11 Logon stuck on corrupt profile

    The available space on my C "system" volume was low, so I moved the Users folder to my D "data" volume and edited the registry accordingly. After rebooting, I logged in to my "1st" account and checked everything was okay. So far, so good. Then I rebooted and tried to log in to my "2nd"...
  18. User profile transfer to AAD account

    How does one connect the users AD (or local) user profile to the user after joining the PC to Azure. The user (even when using exactly the same user name) does get a completely blank profile. - Some people actually panic when we try this. "Everything is gone :-(" as one manager said today...
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    Corrupted account / Temporary Account / Recovering some datas...

    Hey everyone, I really need help from an expert. I have made mistakes with my account, and I have several questions. The situation is a bit messy now, so I'll try to be chronological... 1. When I attempt to loggin to my Windows 10 profile, now it always logs me to a temporary account. I have no...
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    Windows 8 Win startup script - open a browser full screen on a selected display

    Hi, is it possible to make a startup script (win 7-10) doing the following: 0. Script starts with the OS. 1. Detects connected to PC displays (I use a TV display, hdmi). 2. Opens a web browser on TV (f.ex. display 1) FULL screen mode. 3. The browser starts with a particular user profile (f.ex...