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An unexpected quirk has captured the attention of millions of Windows fans and IT professionals alike: following the April 2025 update for Windows 11, a mysterious folder called “inetpub” has quietly materialized in the root directory of countless PCs. This innocuous, empty folder, typically a...

So I restarted my computer & got the first error, then after it reloaded I got that popup. Can someone please tell me what do regarding virtual memory. & Thanks

I went through all the Troubleshooting/Mastering Touchscreen articles/posts and nothing worked. For some reason it's not finding the driver to continue to work. Touchscreen still not listed in HID but it is present in the System Data. Device settings for ACPI\ELAN2513\0 were migrated from...

Razer Cortex is a popular tool among gamers for optimizing system performance and boosting game efficiency. But what happens when your go-to utility suddenly stops working? In this article, we dive deep into the five practical fixes that can help you get Razer Cortex back in action, ensuring...

On my GMKTEC M7 I have two USB ports. USB pen drives work fine but NVME USB enclosures do not, drive not seen in disk management or explorer. I have tried several drives with several enclosures, they don't show on my PC but do on other PCs. If I assign a drive letter in Diskpart the drive is...

I've been running Sandbox ever since I built my PC, so I know it's compatible. However, with the latest update, it always gets stuck on the new splash screen and won’t proceed any further. I’ve tried reinstalling it, but it’s still stuck on the splash screen without any error codes or messages.

I right click on the start icon and select Device Manager, and nothing happens. Some of the other options open, but not Device Manager.

I used Metadata Fixer to extract some Google Photos files. I am done with the folder that held the zip files and can delete it, along with the empty folders within. However, when I select the folder and press Delete I get the message: "Could not find this item. This is no longer located in...

We've all encountered the frustrating situation where we download a file, only to find it missing from our Desktop. This common issue can cause significant disruption, especially when we urgently need access to the downloaded content. Today, we will explore several methods to troubleshoot and...

I've tried to format 3 times.. everything i've tried doesn't fix the issue. my game is crashing to the desktop no error on the game itself. just closes the screen and i get a error in my windows event viewer. can someone tell me how to get a proper crash dump so you guys can help me figure this...

I did a file restore from a backup program (Retrospect), but I cannot seem to be able to do anything with the folder it created, even delete it. The folder icon is grayed out..? I do have permissions on it, and am the owner, and also have admin privileges. Opening a cmd prompt as admin, and...

Hello Steam or I have messed up my SSD Drive. I have steam installed on 2 drives and after installing a new game, steam put it on the wrong drive somehow. After moving a folder using cut&paste suddenly i have no disc space left. The original Folder that was moved from C to C is gone, but i have...

Greyed out timeline tile doesn't get removed I know someone has asked the same question, but the answer doesn't work. The suggested way to remove the tile (grey or not, I suppose) is to delete the files in the "C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Local\ConnectedDevicesPlatform" directory. I did this and...

I have a dual monitor setup with Kaspersky Internet Security. The first monitors taskbar doesn't contain the white circle yet the second monitor does. Please refer to pictures. Would someone please help me understand what this is and if it is malicious?

Is it the same for other people? Is it Windows 10 that is like this?

I have a large 12gb .zip file that I downloaded locally. I started an upload to a network folder via a VPN connection off site. The connection is not fast so this would take 20-30min to fully upload. I canceled at 2% and decided to wait until another time to upload this file. The strange thing...

I've tried everything and can't get this to work. Both machines are windows 10 Pro and on the same WiFi network. I can see a TV on the same WiFi network. I've configured local network, public network and all networks and created the share with full control to everyone permissions. In the...

Every time I try to copy "You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy this file " I am trying to copy large .TIB files image files from my C: drive to an external drive connected directly to the PC. I AM admin on this computer but am not using the Administrator account. The actual...

How can I remove the Unhandled Exception... notice that I see when I log on - and what does it mean? I have Windows 10 with Chrome browser. Thank you

Windows Server 2022. I cannot click and drag desktop items including shortcuts, icons and windows (like explorer windows). Any ideas on this are appreciated.