Hi. I've spent some time in this community and searched high and low elsewhere and don't find an answer to my very frustrating situation.
When I boot my Surface Pro 8 with Win 11 I get a BSOD that says:
RECOVERY
There are no more BitLocker recovery options on your PC.
You'll need to use...
I have a batch job that runs every other day to print a test pattern to keep the printer from drying out.
It always worked on Windows 10, but does not work on Windows 11 Pro.
If I check 'Run only when user is logged on' it works fine.
If I check 'Run whether user is logged on or not', it...
Microsoft is pushing the boundaries yet again with the latest round of updates for Windows 11, offering a suite of features that not only lean heavily into modern user experience design but also mark the company’s commitment to building a truly AI-first operating system. Among these, a small but...
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Here are the key highlights from the official announcement for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5661 (Dev Channel):
Major Highlights
1. Recall Homepage
A new personalized homepage for Recall, showing recent snapshots and the top 3 apps/websites you've spent the most time on in the past...
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Microsoft is introducing a new customization feature in Windows 11 that allows users to adjust the on-screen position of system indicators such as volume, brightness, virtual desktops, and camera controls. This enhancement, currently available in preview builds, offers users the flexibility to...
Microsoft's Snipping Tool, a staple in Windows for capturing screenshots, is poised for a significant enhancement: the ability to create and export animated GIFs directly within the application. This development, currently being tested in the Canary and Dev channels of Windows 11, aims to...
Microsoft’s vision of the PC interface has always centered on the Start menu—a gateway to productivity, entertainment, and daily routines for over a billion users worldwide. With the Windows 11 25H2 update on the horizon, the Start menu is set to undergo one of its biggest changes in recent...
Windows 11 users have long awaited meaningful improvements to the Start menu, one of the core interaction points in Microsoft’s flagship operating system. With the arrival of the newest Windows 11 update, Microsoft has taken tangible steps to address some long-standing concerns, revamping the...
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In an unexpected twist that’s both nostalgic and faintly comical, Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview build surprised users with a boot-up serenade straight from 2006: the unmistakable chime of Windows Vista. The incident stands out as a light-hearted glitch in an era defined by polished UI...
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Few pieces of software encapsulate the modern Windows enthusiast’s experience as completely—or as chaotically—as Microsoft PowerToys. Originally born in the age of Windows 95 and resurrected for Windows 10 and 11, PowerToys has quietly developed a reputation as the Swiss Army knife of the...
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In a surprising twist, the latest Windows 11 preview builds have resurrected the iconic startup sound from Windows Vista, a chime that also graced Windows 7. Users booting their systems after installing the recent update were greeted by this nostalgic audio cue, replacing the standard Windows 11...
i am looking for script for all shows desktop icons windows 11 versions
Control Panel, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Gallery, Home, Music, Network, Pictures ,Recycle bin ,This PC ,User's Files
as well as other icons explorer, defrag, write cleanup, cmd, task manager
I find that co-pilot is a pain but I can live with it. Today I would like to know who/what this poster on the Web is all about ie: Forbes. It does come on most everyday with dire warnings about our machines, I never heed these warnings and I am still happy on all my W-11 machines, three here...
The gaming industry is abuzz with Microsoft's latest announcement: the official unveiling of the ROG Xbox Ally, a handheld gaming device developed in collaboration with ASUS. This move signifies Microsoft's strategic entry into the portable gaming market, aiming to bridge the gap between console...
Few elements in the Windows ecosystem stir up as much excitement—and debate—as a major Start menu redesign. Microsoft’s latest overhaul to the Windows 11 Start menu, now being trialed in the Windows Insider Dev Channel with Preview Build 26200.5641 and related test releases, signals not just a...
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Microsoft’s June 2025 security update for Windows 11 version 24H2 arrives at a time of heightened attention to system stability, AI integration, and security innovation across personal and enterprise environments. KB5060842 (OS Build 26100.4349) is billed as a cumulative update, encompassing...
The evolution of Windows 11’s Start menu has never just been about visual appeal—it’s a barometer for how Microsoft interprets the shifting needs of its user base and the relentless pace of device convergence. In its latest Dev Channel build, Microsoft is taking arguably its boldest step yet...
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Here is a summary of the key points from the announcement that Microsoft is adding native support for MCP Server in Windows 11:
What is MCP Server?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It is a standard that enables AI agents or applications to connect to and interact with users’ data...
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In a recent episode of the Windows Central Podcast, hosts Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden delved into the challenges facing Windows 11, particularly in the realm of gaming handhelds. They highlighted how the shortcomings of initiatives like Windows Core OS and Windows CorePC have left Microsoft...
Microsoft's relentless push to refine the Windows 11 experience continues with the release of build 27871 in the Canary Channel—a version that, while understated, introduces several meaningful improvements and fixes that subtly reshape user productivity and management for both end-users and IT...