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Windows users frustrated with the increasing bloat, intrusive AI features, and sluggish performance of Microsoft's latest OS are in luck: SparkyLinux 7.8, the newest member of the “Orion Belt” stable release series, represents a compelling, lightweight Linux alternative that addresses many of...

The way users interact with their operating systems is undergoing a subtle revolution, and Microsoft is intent on leading the charge with Windows 11's latest suite of features. One of the most noteworthy updates, now available on select hardware for Windows Insiders, is the integration of an AI...

For many Windows users, running into mysteriously disabled features or puzzling restrictions is an all-too-common headache. Whether the culprit is an overzealous system administrator, a previous system tweak, or the unintended side effects of a third-party program, the end result is the same...

For nearly four decades, the iconic Blue Screen of Death—better known by its chilling acronym, BSOD—has haunted generations of Windows users. A symbol of both technical calamity and a paradoxical badge of geek honor, this vivid blue interruption signaled that something had gone irreparably wrong...

As support for Windows 10 approaches its inevitable end, millions of users worldwide are facing a pivotal choice: upgrade to a new computer for Windows 11 or explore alternative operating systems that will breathe new life into existing hardware. The “End of 10” campaign has emerged as a...

Hello, I've been having that issue for some time now, every time I turn on my laptop I get that notification. Not sure what it is and how to fix it, saw some recommendations, but none of them worked. Can you guys help me fix it?

As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...

When Windows users encounter an obstacle—be it mysterious error messages, vanishing peripherals, or cryptic configuration menus—the instinctive cry is almost universal: “Fix it.” While Microsoft has equipped Windows with a patchwork of troubleshooters and wizards over the decades, these tools...

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...

Looks Like Windows 24H2 broke Windows Remote Assistance. I can no longer connect to my users using MSRA.

In a developing story that has caught the attention of Windows users and IT professionals alike, thousands of reports are flooding in regarding an Outlook outage. According to a recent FOX 5 New York report, over 26,000 outage alerts have been recorded, affecting not only Outlook but several...

Microsoft is stirring the pot quietly once again. Recently, the tech giant removed its official guidance on installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs—a support article that had been available since October 2021. Here on WindowsForum.com, we break down what this move means for Windows users and...

Windows users, brace yourselves. Microsoft has stirred up a debate about Windows 11, its stringent hardware requirements, and its stance on users bypassing these restrictions. With over 800 million users still anchored in Windows 10, around 400 million of them face a significant fork in the...

Hello all. I am new to the forum and could do with some help please. I have managed to clone my windows 11 laptop ssd onto a larger external ssd, my laptop is a a dual boot with win 11 and a linux distro. At the end of the new cloned ssd there is a large chunk of unallocated space left, I...

Hi guys... What has happened to the Windows Calendar? Ever since I did an update to my Laptop two nights ago it simply WILL NOT open? I've been using that Microsoft Windows Calendar since 2019, every single day, and I desperately NEED all of my Calendar Entries back... So that is over 5...

Hi. I have a French-language laptop running Windows 11, version 23H2, but have been unable to get version 24. My laptop is 3 years old, upgraded from Win10 when it became available. Here are the specifications as copied from Speccy: Windows 11 Famille 64-bit CPU: Intel Core i5 10300H @ 2.50GHz...

Microsoft's acknowledgment of a significant bug in the Windows 11 24H2 update process has got users buzzing—and not in a good way. The troublesome issue revolves around the operating system's native Disk Cleanup tool, which inaccurately reports that 8.63 GB of upgrade data cannot be removed...

Microsoft has officially started rolling out the Windows 11 version 24H2, also known as the 2024 Update. With this new version, the tech giant promises a wave of features and security enhancements aimed at elevating the user experience for various editions of Windows 11. Let’s dive into the...

In a long-awaited move, Microsoft announced the release of new updates to resolve the problems introduced by KB5034440 and KB5034441 for Windows 10 and 11 users. These updates, labeled KB5042321 and KB5042320, come after significant frustration within the Windows community due to installation...

I've tried all types of command prompts found online and none work. Can't even open settings it pops up and then disappears do I have to buy another laptop? I was trying to clean it months ago, or install something, but I'm not as savvy as I thought. Can someone PLEASE help me?