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  1. Windows 11 KB5041585 Update: User Reports of Severe Performance Issues

    On August 23, 2024, Microsoft released its KB5041585 cumulative update for Windows 11, which promised a flurry of improvements, bug fixes, and critical security patches. However, users quickly reported a disturbing trend following this update: it has rendered many systems slow to the point of...
  2. Critical Issues for Dual-Boot Users After Latest Windows 11 Update

    The latest Windows update has raised significant concerns for users who operate a dual-boot setup with Linux. This article delves into the implications of this update, specifically focusing on the Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) setting that has caused considerable disruptions. With a...
  3. VIDEO Shock, horror – a Windows 10 update has broken some printers... again

    Windows 10’s cumulative update for April, released last week, has been throwing spanners in the works for some users, as we’re hearing reports of some serious issues with printers and more besides. The update in question is KB5025221 and as Windows Latest picked up, there are reports that this...
  4. NEWS Twitter down as thousands of social media users unable to use site

    Twitter is crashed for thousands of social media users unable to access the site. Most users attempting to access Twitter on a desktop as opposed to on the mobile app are reporting issues. Website crash detection site DowDetector reported the main outages in Manchester, Birmingham and...
  5. Windows 10 Windows 10 v1809 Activation issues

    A message has appeared on some users (mainly Pro apparently) desktops saying Windows needs activating. Microsoft have acknowledged the fault and will release a fix asap: Windows 10 suddenly deactivated
  6. Windows 10 Fixing Windows 10 Creators Update gaming performance issues

    Some users are seeing game related performance issues after installing the Creator's update. Disabling the Xbox Game DVR feature has proved to be a solution for some users and Microsoft have said that a fix is due for release probably with the Fall Creators Update. Reference: Microsoft finally...
  7. Latest Microsoft Health App Update for Android Reportedly Causing Battery Drain

    The recent update for the Microsoft Health app may be causing battery drain on Android smartphones. read more Continue reading...
  8. One Possible Reason for Microsoft Band 2 Battery Problems

    A wrong fit or a snug band may be causing reports of battery issues for the Microsoft Band 2. read more Continue reading...
  9. Windows 8 Critical Errors

    Hey Guys, I keep getting to critical errors in the reliability centre as follows: Description Faulting Application Path: C:\Windows\System32\SearchIndexer.exe Problem signature Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: SearchIndexer.exe Application Version: 7.0.9600.16384 Application...
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    Windows 7 Battlefield 3 : BSOD After 15 minutes of gameplay

    Hello guys ! I seek all the information I searched over the Internet and no solution. When I'm still using Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit, the game was fine and no issue, just a crappy frame-per-second numbers which is why I upgraded my RAM to 4GB and fresh new installation of Windows 7...
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    Windows 7 Multiple 0x00000027 RDR_FILE_SYSTEM BSOD HELP!!!!

    I am having some serious issues with the 000000x27 BSOD. We have about 100 systems and about 10 or so systems throw this code inconsistantly but every day or so. Some users reported the code when using Outlook or Word, others just had on the destop. Same systems have reoccuring BSOD and all the...
  12. Drivers detour around police using high-tech apps

    Drivers looking to avoid pricey citations for traffic offenses such as red-light camera violations and speed trap busts are turning to technology to level the playing field. As red-light cameras proliferate around the United States and cash-starved police agencies pump up coffers with...
  13. Windows 7 AVG Disaster for Windows Users

    Customers of AVG Antivirus ran into a problem with virus database 271.1.1/3292 (432/3292) released 12:53 AM CET. When following through with the requested computer restart, instead of Windows loading, they received the error: "STOP: c0000135 The program can't start because %hs is...
  14. Windows 7 worse on netbook battery life than XP? (ARNnet)

    Windows 7 cuts almost a third off the battery life of some netbooks shipping today with Windows XP, several recent reviews and user reports say. Link Removed - Invalid URL
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    Windows 7 Any reported problems with WD Raptor?

    I've heard from a few people they have had issues with speed, Sata 3.0 and what not using a WD Raptor hd with 7. Any truth to this?