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When I update my laptop Windows 10 to [Windows 11](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_11) some of software's show errors and not run on that OS. How i can solve it?
I'm trying to create a Windows 11 virtual machine using HyperV under Windows 11 Pro and all I keep getting is  I dowloaded the current Windows 11 Pro bootable iso so I'mm assuming something in HyperV is misconfigured but I have no idea what. I've gone through all the …
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My wired Dell mouse recently started phantom scrolling in Windows—scrolling down would jump back up several lines. I tried every fix (drivers, cleaning, settings) with no luck, so I tossed it and bought a Logitech Precision Pro Triathlon. Same issue. Switching the Logitech from “smooth scrolling” to the tactile wheel …
Hi Guys, Before selling my laptop, I want to securely wipe all data so it can’t be recovered. Deleting files or formatting the drive isn’t enough for security. I’ve read that SysTools Data Wipe Software can erase data permanently, but I’m open to other recommendations. What’s the best way to …
Has anyone used software from [SSuite Software](https://www.ssuiteoffice.com/)? Two brothers writing software on the side? (Information on the brothers [Here near the bottom](https://www.ssuiteoffice.com/aboutus.htm). It reminds me of Microsoft Works on steroids. Interestingly, there are directions online for installing Works on Windows 10/11. 🤷♂️ Bewildered.
This morning my hp laptop running windows 11 booted up however I had a blank screen. After restarting a few times, the desktop finally was displayed. However web pages open slowly or not at all. The same thing with opening apps on laptop. This laptop was running perfect up until …
I created a bootable USB from windows 7 dvd using software WinToFlash. But now i have lost the dvd :( so i need to make iso from bootable USB to safely store windows setup on hdd. Please suggest any way to do so. Thankx
Hey everyone, You just set up a brand new Windows PC or did a clean install… now comes the fun part: installing your go-to apps! 👉 What’s the very first app you install — and why? It could be: Your favorite browser (Chrome, Firefox, Brave?) A trusted antivirus or security …
Control strings can be considered as an alternative to asymmetric encryption. **Unlike solutions that use public and private secret keys, here, session cryptographic protocols are exchanged implicitly.** In practice, a control string allows both parties (*sender and recipient*) to independently generate a symmetric set of cryptographic primitives (*encryption algorithm, encryption …
Hello everyone i am finding my Windows 11 machine is starting to feel a bit sluggish, and I'm looking for some proven ways to optimize its performance. I know there are a lot of tricks out there. What's the one thing you always do to keep your Windows PC running …
Hi all, I’m running Windows 11 on my laptop, and I’ve noticed that it keeps resetting my default apps back to Microsoft’s own (Edge for browser, Photos for images, etc.). Even after I go into Settings and change them, a few days later they seem to switch back. I’ve tried: …
My Pen Drive is corrupted, but it has some important data. Help me out!
Server 2003 A file mapped on the server in the root of C:\ , At a workstation the mapped drive only shows a tiny portion of the mapped drive. ...................Say a 100gb HDD shows 15kb. Please Help
Hello, I have encountered an unpleasant event. My external hard drive has stopped working. The disc is no longer readable . When I connect the disc to my computer, the system asks me to format it. There are very important files on the disc. Does anyone know how to help …
To manually migrate files from OneDrive to Google Drive, first sign in to your OneDrive account and download the files you want to move to your computer. Then, go to Google Drive, log in, and upload those files from your computer. This method is simple and free but can take …
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I recently fell victim to the latest Windows 11 update - KB5023706. The symptom was intermittent BSODs (blue screen of death). It wasn't until after I had done a thorough slate of hardware and system diagnostics that I came across an online tech article explaining the problem's likely origin. After …
I have recently come into possession of 2 second hand Fujitsu RX series servers, and this issue is driving me nuts! When I got them neither had disks, so I popped some disks in and installed a Win Server 2019 hyper-v service. So both servers have entirely clean and activated …
After installing malwarebytes my laptop's performance slowed down seriously. What's up?
My shortcut bar has broken and I can't fix it. I'm using Win XP Home, and MS office 2000. The shortcut bar has been fine ever since I got this machine but now it's gone wrong. There are a lot of shortcuts on my desktop, each of which has an …
I've only ever noticed this happening while playing a video in vlc media player. I'll have the video playing in full screen with the video's folder in the background. Without touching the mouse, keyboard, or touchpad, the background Explorer window will pop to the front, obscuring the video. I can …
Hi everyone, I have two relatively new Windows 10 PCs, both running NM, but they are on different networks. One of the PC has a VPN connection to the same network as the other. I can connect via the VPN and use traditional Remote Desktop without issues, but when I …
Hello all How do I recover excel password protected spreadsheet Thanks
According to Dell's website the Windows licence is specifoc to each particular machine and its details are burned into the BIOS. Is it possible that the original OS was Home edition (in which case the licence is not valid for Pro)? Have you tried installing a Home edition?
I am having a problem printing on a home network. The printer (Epson Stylus Color D68 inkjet) is connected by USB to a desktop and is also installed as a shared printer on a laptop. The network is set up and running properly - the laptop can connect to the …
I'm looking for tips on how to optimize my Windows 10 system for better performance. It's been running a bit slow lately, and I want to ensure it's operating at its best. Any suggestions on settings tweaks, software recommendations, or general advice would be greatly appreciated!
Hi friends, I recently updated Windows to get the Microsoft Copilot. But the Copilot does not show up. First I thought after updating Windows, the copilot feature would show up. But cant. Could anyone please help to get the Copilot feature on my PC? Any help would be highly appreciated. …
Hello, I recently had to change my Comcast router/modem. My laptop which runs Windows 8.1 does not list new network. My old network is still listed along with all my neighbor's networks. My new Comcast signal is split, 5g and 2.4ghz. All other devices have connected to new network except …
My laptop seldom leaves my house. When I am not using it I close the lid to put it into sleep mode. I also close the lid when carrying it to another room (or perhaps into the backyard hammock). This causes a minor inconvenience as every time I open the …
My second HDD is 200 Gigabytes (GB). and this HDD has 3 drives but one of the three drives is showing a local disk and can not be useable. why it happened and how can I get rid of it? other drives are working properly. I am using windows 10, …
After complaining for months to MS to stop Edge from adding websites to my Quick Links bar, it seems to have stopped. Nothing was more frustrating than reading some news pages then having to delete a ton of links from Quick Links. Is this your experience?
I've got a Windows 11 laptop but I need to set it up as a dual boot for Windows 10. The only dual boot I've ever done was Linux/Windows, I've never done a dual boot windows/windows. Should I expect any issues? After installing the additional windows 10 will I still …
I am running a photo booth application on an old Dell Dimension 2400 PC with Windows 98 SE. We were using an HP2200 Business Jet printer but that seems to have failed and I cannot find another on the web. Any new printer we install has to be already supported …
Hello, Below is an example of what is happening to SOME, not all of my letters. I have letters that are all drawing from the same spreadsheet yet sometimes there will be a new line started and sometimes not. There doesn't seem to be a pattern. Has anyone else experienced …
After the latest MS update (22) My bluetooth quit functioning. The icon is there and it is available in settings. The problem is it will not pair with any external bluetooth devices. It will search but never connects with anything ie; keyboards, mice, earphones. Microsoft support could not fix it. …
I'm trying to install Unreal Tournament 3 in Windows 11, but I get the message "Deze app is voor uw veiligheid geblokkeerd" which means "This app is blocked for your safety". What can I do?
Hi, Recently i install windows 10 in my HP Laptop ProBook4540s.In my HP Laptop wi-fi is not working after installing windows 11 or in wi-fi option airplane mode is showing. Thanks. 1668445884190.png
I've just upgraded to Windows 11 and there doesn't seem to be a way to when I right-click a file in my dropbox anymore. Has anyone figured out a solution to that? I use this feature all the time in my work, it would be terrible if that's not an …
I've contacted Microsoft support, Asus support and sony headphone support. I have sony wh-1000xm4 Bluetooth headphones when paired with zenbook up6502z the left and right audio channels are reversed, when paired to any other device the audio is correct, only on the zenbook, tried reset, drivers, headphone firmware, and everything, …
I have a Microsoft Wireless Mouse and Keyboard set, it's a Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0. Both the mouse and keyboard had worked fine until last night when the mouse suddenly just stopped working, and I restarted the PC and the mouse just sits in the middle of the screen …
I’m trying to find a way, either with Excel or another program, to find out what combination of numbers will equal a predetermined sum. I’ve tried Excel Help and the internet, and it appears possible, but all the examples are far more complicated than what I’m trying to do and …
How can I add an audio to a Access database. I have a Access "greeck dicionary" and word "Relaxed with the phrase in Greek and its audio
I can't install Windows 10 on my Lenovo G50 PC <translated from Italian to English by moderator>
My office computer had a Linksys router (that supports VPN) connected to both a Windows Server Essentials 2012 (acting as a domain controller) as well as a Windows 8 workstation. I brought my workstation to my home office today, and I want to connect to my office network and continue …
Hi I know there are a lot of antivirus software suites out there but I would like to hear from the readers regarding their views of reliable "free" antivirus software. I don't think the big box stores would recommend anything so I am reaching out to this community for an …
I worked this issue for over 10 hours yesterday and got nowhere. Maybe the braintrust here has some ideas. I have an Asus essentio desktop, with Win 7 Ultimate SP1 installed. Yesterday AM I discovered that it was completely hung,so I turned it off and turned it on. First, I …
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