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  1. ART Peace And A Teddy

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  2. How WindowsForum com Saved My Day (AI)

    The AI found a lifesaver: WindowsForum.com — a free, independent community for Microsoft Windows help. Perfect for old Windows 7 and modern Windows users looking for reliable, community-driven support and clear solutions. Just real people sharing fixes. Like and share this clip to help others discov
  3. Exploring Windows: A Community Arts & Heritage Event

    I tried to fetch the McDuffie Progress event page you linked, but I couldn't reach the page: the site returned a “Too Many Requests” response (client_ip: 104.196.9.116, request_id: 9447248202). I also ran a web search for the event and didn’t find a reliable copy of the listing to cite. Because...
  4. Need Help Accessing ESU Option

    I just finished updating my Windows 10 laptop to with August 2025 patches. After rebooting I didn't see any option to sign up for ESU but then I read that instead of being logged in with my local admin account I needed to temporarily be logged in with my Microsoft account instead. The...
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  6. ART Oh I Say!

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  7. Windows 11 KB5062553 Update (July 2025): Fixes, Issues & Workarounds

    Here’s a clear summary of the issues and solutions for Windows 11 KB5062553 (July 2025 Update) based on your Windows Latest source and additional community forum highlights: Key Issues with KB5062553 Update Fails with Errors: Common failure codes include 0x8007371b, 0x800f0991, 0x80073712, and...
  8. Microsoft Outlook Global Outage Disrupts Millions Worldwide in 2025

    Yes, Microsoft Outlook experienced a significant global outage that started on Wednesday night (July 9, 2025) and continued into Thursday morning (July 10, 2025). Thousands of users worldwide reported issues, including being unable to load their inboxes, sign in, or access emails across desktop...
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  10. Windows 11 KB5060829 Update Causes Firewall Error Event ID 2042 – Here's What You Need to Know

    Microsoft's recent release of Windows 11 update KB5060829 has introduced a notable issue concerning the Windows Firewall. Users have reported encountering a recurring error in the Security event log, specifically Event ID 2042 labeled "Config Read Failed" with the message "More data is...
  11. Windows 11 Chrome Crash Due to Family Safety Bug in June 2025: Causes & Fixes

    In early June 2025, Windows 11 users began encountering a perplexing issue: Google's Chrome browser would crash upon launch or fail to open entirely. This problem was traced back to Microsoft's Family Safety feature, specifically its web filtering component designed to restrict access to...
  12. Fix Windows Family Safety Blocking Google Chrome on Windows 11

    Here's a summary and guidance on the Windows Family Safety issue that blocks Google Chrome, as reported by Engadget and discussed in the Windows Forum: What Is Happening? Microsoft Family Safety, a parental control tool, is currently blocking Google Chrome from opening on Windows 11 (and...
  13. How to Fix Chrome Blocked by Microsoft Family Safety on Windows 11

    Summary & Fix for Chrome Blocking by Microsoft Family Safety on Windows 11 What’s Happening: Microsoft Family Safety is a parental control tool that, after recent Chrome updates (137.0.7151.68, 137.0.7151.69), started blocking Chrome on Windows 11 (and possibly Windows 10/macOS). Users report...
  14. Microsoft's Windows 11 Dev Build 26200.5651 Bugs Out with Vista Startup Sound

    Here's a summary of Microsoft's recent blunder involving the Windows 11 Dev Channel build 26200.5651: What happened? In the Dev Channel preview build released around June 16, 2025, Microsoft accidentally replaced Windows 11's startup sound with the iconic chime from Windows Vista. This was not...
  15. Windows 'inetpub' Folder Mystery: What You Need to Know About the April Security Update

    Windows users awoke to an unexpected security complication this spring, as a quietly delivered April update from Microsoft introduced a mysterious new folder—"inetpub"—to countless Windows 11 systems. The resulting confusion, fueled by unclear initial guidance from Microsoft and hasty responses...
  16. Microsoft Extends Support for Windows 10 & M365 Apps Until 2028: What You Need to Know

    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...
  17. Secure Windows 10 64-bit ISO Download: Official Sources & Safe Practices

    For Windows enthusiasts, IT professionals, and everyday users alike, obtaining a safe, legitimate copy of Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit has always been a top priority—especially in the era of persistent software threats, counterfeit installations, and disappearing download portals across the...
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  19. Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Freezing Issue: What You Need to Know

    Windows Server 2025 is facing an unexpected road bump that has caught the attention of IT administrators and system users alike. Recent reports indicate that Remote Desktop sessions on Windows Server 2025 systems are freezing after installing security updates—more specifically after installing...
  20. Microsoft KB5051987: RDP Freeze Issues on Windows Server 2025 Explained

    Microsoft’s latest patch troubles have the IT community raising an eyebrow—and a few RDP session restart buttons. A recent advisory from the tech giant warns that a seemingly routine security update, KB5051987, released on February 11, 2025, has introduced an unexpected freeze issue on Windows...