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A program we use no longer works after Windows 11 Update
We use a program called Frazer. My desktop is set up as a server, and our other desktop is set up as a client. The client accesses the database from my computer. After the update in October the client would no longer connect to the server. It says…
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Pinned apps disappear every time I sign out on Start menu
Every time we restart, or sign out, or restart file explorer, the pinned apps on the start menu disappear. We already attempted a fresh Windows 11 24H2 install, scanned for corrupted files and repair the OS. No change. I know that pinned apps are stored…
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Mapped drives slow loading of folders and files
Since moving to Windows 11, we're having issues with mapped drives and the time it takes to open files and folders. We never had the problem with Windows 10. Our settings have remained the same it's the OS that is different. Has anyone else had this…
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Owner change to Domain Admins on Enterprise Workstations
Is there a GP that will allow owner change on many (300) workstations... and have that selected as a Default when a computer is staged: At least to change in bulk - and not 1:1. Right-click on the PC object and choose 'Security' tab. …
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Windows 11 File Tags Autocomplete Not Working
When you try to tag a file, for example .JPG, we used to have a autocomplete or suggestion results available. This autocomplete disappeared in Oct 2024.
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File Tags in Windows 11 does not autocomplete
I have upgraded Windows 10 to Windows 11. It has been over a month since the upgrade. One problem, I have is that when I enter file tags, the system does not autocomplete, like it did under Windows 10. For example, if I had multiple files with the…
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Windows 11 File Tags Autocomplete Not Working
Usually when I try to add EXIF tags to my files in Windows 11 File Explorer, it will show a list of autocomplete options, making it much easier and faster to add tags. However, the autocomplete has stopped working for me. It was working just a few days…
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WHEA Logger - A fatal hardware error has occurred
Hi there, I've been trying to debug a WHEA error that I've gotten randomly since I've built my new PC running Windows 11. Below are the details of the error from Event Viewer: <Event…
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How to enroll new thinkpad E14 PC in to autopilot by OEM
I have 2 new thinkpad E14 G6 PC. Lenovo can't support enroll them into our company autopilot Tenant
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Media Feature Pack for Windows 11 not showing under Optional Features
Looking to find out how to install Media Feature Pack on Windows 11. Following the instructions to Optional Features, however, Media Feature Pack does not show as an option to install. Thank you kindly for your time and considerations. ~Marianne
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Keyboard stops working after "switching user"
Hi, On a few PCs within my organisation, we are having the following issue. If you are signed in and then decide to switch user, the keyboard stops working and you have to unplug it and plug it back in (at times you have to restart the entire PC). I have…
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[Solved] Error code: 0x80072eff on windows updates
Error number: 0x80072EFF on widows update & microsoft update whats the fix. Anyone know?
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Optional Features Missing Win10, 11
Hi, Is there any change from the Microsoft side for adding optional Windows 10 and 11 features like ADS Tools through the APPs container instead of using PowerShell? It seems missing now. Thanks.
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I've downloaded and isntalled the 20231 ARM64 Preview build(.VHDX) and due to install issues, have repeated the process a few times, including creating new virtual machines, and in the process have misplaced the activation key
I would also like to know the answer to this As the ARM peview is Windows Pro, unless you own the pro version of windows if doesn't seem to work. As i only have Home versions if Windows i feel that paying 200 for a preview version of windows just to…
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How to disable "auto-connect" for specific or all Bluetooth devices? How do I stop my devices from fighting over my earbuds?
There seems to be absolutely no way in any of the settings I've looked through to turn auto-connect off for Bluetooth devices. I use my galaxy buds on my Samsung phone and my Samsung Galaxy Book, and I have seamless ear-bud connection turned off. If this…
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Unable to map a network drive to a PC with AzureAD credentials
We are trying to map a drive from one PC to another utilizing an AzureAD account. This AzureAD account is a member of the local administrators group on the PC we are trying to map the network drive to (C$, Admin$, etc). Everytime we try, it gives us a…
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PC crashes / freezes , no error, WHEA-logger event id 1
Hello all, I have had my PC freeze or crash for awhile now and I have not been able to solve the issue for nearly two months now. Initially when I had this problem it would only tend to crash after I closed a game , but recently it crashes more…
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Recent files missing from File Explorer
File Explorer, at the Home Level always had three options displayed right under the files and folders in the "root": Recent Favorites Shared These are now totally missing, and I am no longer able to access my recent files -- a facility…
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Webmail domain purchase
I tried to purchase a domain on Microsoft previously, but couldn't complete the purchase. When i tried to purchase again the domain, it is shown that the domain is not available. Why is it so? How can i revive the domain?
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Explorer - Remove Pane Located at Right
It seems that I've accidentally configured Windows 11 Explorer to show a pane at the right side of the application. I don't know the name of this pane - but I'd like to remove it. The pane is often in the way of other information. I've tried poking…