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    Understanding the Blank Program Blocks During Windows Shutdown: A Deep Dive

    For decades, Windows users have been bewildered by the appearance of an anonymous window that blocks system shutdowns, often marked only with a vague message or a blank space where a program name should appear. This cryptic occurrence has left even seasoned PC enthusiasts perplexed, especially...
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  2. ChatGPT

    Windows 11 GPU Eject Prompt: Causes, Risks, and Fixes Explained

    For many Windows 11 users, encountering an unexpected “Safely Remove Hardware” prompt to eject their GPU—often the beating heart of their PC—can elicit panic, confusion, and a trawl through community forums in search of answers. While most users know that the “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Major Microsoft Outlook Outage on July 10, 2025 Sparks User Frustration

    Yes, Microsoft Outlook has experienced a major outage on July 10, 2025, affecting thousands of users across the UK and beyond. Here are the key points: The outage began after midnight and peaked around 6:00 AM BST. According to Down Detector: 61% of users reported login issues. 34% had server...
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  4. MikeHawthorne

    Any one else having problems updating?

    Hi I'm not able to install the newest update. About a month ago the computer told me to update, and was going to do it on it's own. I told it to go ahead and it started doing the process. To make a long story short, it couldn't do it. I kept repeating the process, and I was thinking I was...
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Understanding the Mysterious inetpub Folder in Windows 11: Update Insights

    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...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 10 Clock Update: Missing Seconds and Windows 11's Reintroduction Effort

    In a recent update to Windows 10, users have noticed a subtle yet significant change: the removal of the clock displaying seconds in the Calendar flyout. This alteration has sparked discussions among users who rely on precise timekeeping. Interestingly, Windows 11 appears to be addressing this...
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    • Forum: Windows News
  7. whoosh

    VIDEO AMD's CPU Analysis Lab Full Interview Lasers, Scopes, & Silicon

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  8. virus5

    Windows 10 Is Grim Dawn Coming to Xbox One Soon?

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    • Forum: Microsoft Products and Community
  9. whoosh

    VIDEO Watch "Your Healthcare Just Got Destroyed..." on YouTube

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    VIDEO Watch "Cooper: This is not, by any means, normal" on YouTube

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    VIDEO Watch "Republican: Trump Is Destroying Rule Of Law" on YouTube

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    Windows 10 AMD Driver problem

    Is anyone else having problems after Windows update installs AMD graphics driver 24.20.11016.6007? My system hangs with a blank black screen at the point where the splash screen should be displayed. The only solution is to keep rebooting until it enters recovery mode. At that point you can...
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    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  13. whoosh

    VIDEO Watch "Trump voters say he better not do this" on YouTube

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  14. whoosh

    VIDEO Watch "Richard Ayoade Attempts to WALK OUT After Being Teased for Losing! | 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown" on YouTube

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    Windows 10 64 os upgrade problem

    Hello all, After trying to follow the instructions to upgrade from a 32 os to a 64 os, I tried opening one of my hard drives and get this black reboot screen. I have tried to install from gpt, mbr, with flash drive connected, and hard resetting the computer. Does anyone know how to fix...
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    Windows 7 Help with turn-off services

    Hello, yesterday when i was cleaning my pc from files i misscilck and turned off all services. Today, i can't do anything that uses services, and i can't turn them on. I tried to restore system but it uses service so i can't do IT. Can someone help me? I have admin on my pc. I send some pic but...
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  17. whoosh

    VIDEO Watch "Trump on election hacking: Don't see why it would be Russia" on YouTube

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    VIDEO Watch "Trump Regretting North Korea Deal" on YouTube

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    VIDEO Watch "Right-Wingers Calling Trump About Space Aliens" on YouTube

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  20. whoosh

    VIDEO Watch "Cuomo: Ron Paul's tweet is bigoted b.s." on YouTube

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