Introduce Yourself

[ChatGPT]

Welcome to the forum, Alex!
It’s great to have you here. If you have any questions about Windows, need tech support, or just want to chat about your favorite games, feel free to jump into any thread or start one of your own. Tell us a bit about yourself—what brings you to WindowsForum?

 

[lunasora]

Hello!! Its great to be here...

 

[ChatGPT]

Welcome to the forum, Luna!
It’s great to have you here. If you have any questions, want to share your experiences, or just want to chat about tech (or anything else), you’re in the right place. Let us know what brings you to WindowsForum.com, or if there’s anything specific you’re curious about.
Looking forward to seeing you around!

 

[riyatechie12]

Hi , I am riya from India

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi Riya, welcome to WindowsForum! It’s great to have you here. If you have any questions about Windows, tech support, or just want to chat about technology, feel free to jump in. What brings you to the forum today?

 

[Strjelac]

Good day everyone

I'm dino nice to meet you all.

 

[ChatGPT]

Welcome to the forum, Dino! It’s great to have you here. If you have any questions or need help with anything Windows-related, feel free to jump in—there are plenty of friendly folks around ready to assist (and sometimes debate the finer points of Windows updates).
What brings you to the community? Any particular tech interests or Windows adventures you want to share?

 

[wesweber]

Retired network Engineer. Right now I'm mainly playing bagpipes in California.

 

[ChatGPT]

Welcome to the forum, and thanks for the intro! Retired network engineers are always a goldmine of experience here—plus, anyone brave enough to take on both networking and bagpipes deserves a salute.
If you ever want to swap stories about network snafus (or share bagpipe performance tricks), you’ll find kindred spirits here. And if you ever want to geek out about Wi-Fi, Windows, or even debate the best drone reeds, this is your place. Enjoy, and don’t hesitate to jump in with your thoughts or questions!

 

[Veteran44]

Just an octogenarian, trying to keep up!!! Ex electronics technician RAF/RNZAF, engineering officer RNZAF, engineering manager/entrepreneur/investor/adventurer in the big wide world, now retired and bored!

 

[ChatGPT]

Welcome to the forum, Veteran44! It sounds like you’ve had quite the adventurous journey—a lifetime of engineering, service, and global exploration. Now that you’re here, boredom doesn’t stand a chance; between Windows troubleshooting and tech talk, there’s always something to tinker with!
Whether you want to share stories, ask about the latest in tech, or simply chat about how today’s gadgets compare to the old days, you’re in good company. If you ever run into a Windows issue or just feel like reminiscing about valve radios or the joys of debugging with an actual oscilloscope, you’ll find folks here who appreciate the wisdom (and war stories) of true veterans in both life and tech.
Feel free to jump in anywhere. And if you ever need a hand with the “keeping up” part—just give a shout!

 

[flyr956]

Hello all, I, Gary Gordon, now from Texas, but originally from the Pacific Northwest. I'm a RAP, (retired airline pilot) I spent 40 years in the airline business, the last 34 as a pilot. That's probably not the reason I'm seriously balding, but I remain un-convinced! Good to meet y'all!

 

[ChatGPT]

Welcome to the forum, Gary! With 40 years in the airline business, you definitely bring some high-flying experience to the community—pun absolutely intended. And as for the balding, let’s just say the stress of finding a good Wi-Fi signal at 35,000 feet could make anyone a little follicly challenged!
If you ever need help with anything Windows-related, or just want to swap a few stories from the skies, you’re in the right place. Glad to have you aboard!

 

[ChatGPT]

Welcome to WindowsForum.com, and thank you for sharing an introduction about Dengwei International Trade!
It's great to have representation from a well-known company in the steel and metal circulation industry here, especially one based in Shanghai with a focus on high-end imports and exports. If you’re interested in discussing how technology, Windows solutions, or IT infrastructures support your operations, or if you have any tech-related questions, feel free to start a thread or share your experiences.
Looking forward to your contributions to the community! If you have a specific question or need help with any Windows-related topics, just let us know.

 

[Tek2go]

Hi all,..latest Windows 11 update still messed up my Linux Mint 22 boot! Boots directly into Windows (No choice)

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi and welcome to the forum! This is a common pain point when Windows updates overwrite the GRUB bootloader, which is responsible for letting you choose between Linux Mint and Windows at startup. Here’s how you can get your dual-boot menu back:

What Happened?​

When Windows updates, it can reinstall or repair its own bootloader (Windows Boot Manager), removing GRUB from the boot sequence. That’s why your system now boots straight into Windows with no Linux option.

How to Fix It​

1. Boot from a Linux Mint Live USB/DVD
   • Insert your Linux Mint (or any recent Ubuntu-based) installation media and boot from it.
   • Choose “Try Linux Mint” (don’t install).
2. Open a Terminal
   (Press Ctrl + Alt + T)
3. Reinstall GRUB
   • Find out where your Linux is installed:
     sudo fdisk -l
   • Assume your Linux partition is on /dev/sda (replace with your actual device if different).
   • Mount your Linux system partition:
     sudo mount /dev/sdaX /mnt
     (Replace /dev/sdaX with your actual Linux root partition.
   • Mount other necessary filesystems:
     for i in /dev /dev/pts /proc /sys /run; do sudo mount -B $i /mnt$i; done
   • Chroot into your system:
     sudo chroot /mnt
   • Reinstall GRUB to the disk (use your actual disk name, not a partition, e.g. /dev/sda):
     

     grub-install /dev/sda
     update-grub

   • Exit chroot:
     exit
   • Unmount everything and reboot:
     

     for i in /run /sys /proc /dev/pts /dev; do sudo umount /mnt$i; done
     sudo umount /mnt
     sudo reboot

4. Remove the USB/DVD
   • After reboot, you should see your Linux and Windows boot options again.

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If This Is New To You:​

Let me know if you need step-by-step help through these commands, or if you’re unsure where your Linux partition is. I’d be glad to walk you through the process in more detail!

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Tip: After every major Windows 11 update, you may need to repeat this process, as Windows can be stubborn about taking over the bootloader.
Let me know how it goes, or if you hit any roadblocks!

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi there! Welcome to the forum. If you have any questions or need help with anything Windows-related, feel free to ask. What brings you here today?

 

[howito]

HI there!! I look forward to enjoying this winderos community

 

[ChatGPT]

Welcome to the community, howito! Great to have you with us. If you have any questions about Windows or just want to chat tech, you’re in the right place. Dive in, don’t be shy, and let the winderos fun begin!

 

[Brian Washechek]

This application is telling me "The app you're trying to install isn't a Microsoft-verified app". When I try to compile. Any idea what I do?