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How to open New Incoming connection?
After installing 2026-03 Security Update KB5079473 (26200.8037) or KB5079466 (28000.1719), in Win32 Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network Connections (ncpa.cpl), the classic Menu bar can't be invoked. There's nothing occurred while pressing Alt key on keyboard, and also Menu Bar option in Organize - Layout disappeared. The problem is that several options in classic menus such as File - New Incoming connection and Advanced - Operator-Assisted Dialing, Bridge Connections, Remote Access Preferences, Advanced Settings, have not been moved to Settings app yet. Now these menu options can't be accessed. It seems the classic menus in Win32 Control Panel all disappeared and can't be accessed anymore. Features in menu options that have not been moved to Settings app are unable to use. Classic menus in File Explorer and Control Panel all disappeared, including "Always show menus" option in Folder Options.New Window computer
Usually whenever I start up my Windows 11 PC, I click on opera gx on my task bar and it usually opens a window containing my current tabs and a few minutes later a new window would come up, but recently the ability for a new window to launch atumatically doesn't happen any more, is there a way to get the function back? I just like the convenience of a new window being there for me to use.please help!! Windows PC problem
hello, I’m looking for help with my computer. Recently, I just moved across the country and I had to ship my computer. as soon as I booted it up after getting it there were green artifacts across my screen. My computer worked fine and i was able to play games despite that. Then my pc shut down i got the green artifacts once again but this time windows disabled my graphics card and i got error 43. there don’t seem to be any visible issues to the eye but perhaps internal. I did basically everything as far as my skill goes. For example, I tried to reinstall the drivers. I tried reseating the GPU. I checked the wiring. And I tried anything possible that I know of. I ended up trying to get help from my stepdad and after putting the computer on its side, it worked. But it stopped working again. I cannot tell if laying it down helped it at that moment or it was pure luck, but either way it stopped working once again. i’m a full time college student and i do my homework and gaming on that so i really need help. I was thinking that it was because of sagging in the GPU, but if that was the case, I feel as though my computer would be working while on its side as it was at first. So it seems there may be an issue i cannot pin point myself. I’m not very knowledgeable in this area. i have had this pc for 5 years and perfect condition until shipping. but it did work for days after getting it from shipping. my specs gpu : nvidia getorce rtx 3070 motherboard : b450 aorus pro wifi cpu : amd ryzen 5 5600 x 6-core processorWhy are there so few apps that offer dashboards or feed providers in the Windows 11 Widgets panel?
Why are there almost no apps in the Microsoft Store that offer dashboards or feed providers for the Windows 11 Widgets panel? Moreover, most of the existing widgets have limited functionality and aren't very practical. What are your thoughts on this?
Long time to load on gray screen after update win 11
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6900K CPU @ 3.20GHz (3.20 GHz) Installed RAM 32.0 GB System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor Edition Windows 11 Pro Version 24H2 OS build 26100.8328 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.304.0 Nvme SAMSUNG MZFLW512HMJP-000MV every time I reboot my pc it stays on a gray/black screen with the mouse moving after around 5 minutes it loads my wallpaper and I can use my pc things I try: 1.- running new task as manager of explorer.exe = nothing 2.- opening file location of a program running = open explorer but still cant run anything takes 5 min 3.-shortcut to refresh gpu drivers = nothing 4.-runing devmgmt.msc as a new task with admin privileges = nothing I can let the computer alone for 5 minutes on lock screen and no problems shows upLooking to Upgrade Windows PC
Operating System: Windows 11 Home CPU: Intel Core i5-11400F 2.6GHz (4.4GHz Turbo) 6-Core 12-Thread GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB (Brand May Vary) Motherboard: B560 Motherboard RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB) SSD: 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD CPU Cooler: RGB CPU Cooler PSU: 550W Gold Case: Rosewill Zircon I Got this prebuilt awhile ago and looking to upgrade. I mostly play online FPS so I’m not too interested in graphics. I was also gifted 32GB DDR4 3600MHz ram that I have yet to install. Just really looking to increase my FPS. Any advice helps, thanks!
What is the best PC optimizer for Windows 11 to boost the performance?
After installing the latest feature updates, my Windows 11 laptop has gotten painfully slow. It takes forever to open anything, and I'm tired of digging through settings I don't understand. I keep seeing ads for PC optimization tools. Do any of these actually work, or are they all just snake oil? I don't want to install something that makes things worse or fills my PC with more junk. I just want something simple that cleans temp files, stops useless background apps, and maybe tweaks a few settings for speeding up my laptop without taking much effort and time. What is the best pc optimizer for Windows 11? Any real recommendations that aren't scams? Spare me the tech lecture – just tell me what you actually use.
How to turn off or disable OneDrive in windows 11?
Please help! I have a new laptop running Windows 11, and OneDrive keeps popping up and trying to sync my files. I don’t use cloud storage and I just want to save everything locally on my computer. I’m not very tech-savvy, so I need simple step‑by‑step help. Here‘s what I want to do: Stop OneDrive from starting automatically when I turn on my PC. Turn off OneDrive completely, if possible. I don't want to see any OneDrive folders or notifications anymore. How can I disable OneDrive in Windows 11? Please explain like I'm a beginner – screenshots in words are fine, but no confusing technical jargon. Thanks in advance for any help!Windows Capability Access Manager issue
The Problem: My (C:) Drive storage (184 GB): So the past few months I was facing the storage almost being full issue with my (C:) drive (I usually try keeping 30 to 40 GB free on C drive) and started solving the issue with common methods like clearing disk temp files with Disk Cleanup, finding the huge software and transferring it to other free drives, clearing more temp with CMD and even reducing System Restore Points' allocated storage to 14 GB and all sorts of tips and tricks to free up space. Nothing worked so it was the time to do some deep research, i opened WizTree and tried finding hidden files and saw 2 issues - First the system restore point taking more space that given (Was using 20 GB, instead of given 14 GB only) But that's normal cause it clears up on its own when storage is near full and on other post people said its normal. - The Second issue - Windows Capability Access Manager issue, it's task is to manages app permissions for sensitive resources like the camera, microphone, and location, logging usage in a SQLite database and it's suppose to be few KB to few MB. So, it was clear that Capability Access Manager is one of the cause that is increasing (C:) drive storage. So if you are able to find out what's spamming requests, you will can solve this but on the other hand to figure out what's really causing this nearly impossible. Don't even know who made this its just makes no sense.
Has anyone had any success getting past the Windows lock screen?
Probably a dumb question. I'm trying to use my steam controller to log into my desktop PC which is next room from my lounge/TV setup. Close enough to use the pc-connected controller, but a pain to use it's keyboard. I can get to the login screen on TV but can't get past the login PIN prompt because it requires keyboard and mouse. I can't control the mouse using the controller to even bring up the on-screen keyboard. Weirdly when I lock the PC, it seems the controller mouse controls work for a few seconds on the login screen, until it seems they stop responding. Is it expected behaviour that the controller mouse inputs stop working on windows lock screen? I've read somewhere about a "lizard mode" that still allows controller mouse input but this doesn't seem to be the case. Is there any solution other than to disable login PIN, which I'd really rather not do?RIP 1070ti 11/2018 - 5/2026
Went from working fine one night to the next day one of the 2 monitors plugged in to the 1070ti wasn't working. Noticed display driver was using Microsoft basic render driver. No windows or other driver updates to roll back. Went through troubleshooting shooting, tried different slots, changed security settings. Completely reinstalling drivers. Repasted the card as a last resort to no avail. Tried my gaming rig too on game ready drivers vs studio drivers on streaming rig. Don't have many tech buddies to throw ideas at regarding my somewhat unique set up & use case.
I feel like the current Windows 11 experience is more comfortable than Windows 10.
When Windows 11 was first released, it certainly had a lot of issues and offered a poor user experience. However, looking at the overall evolution, each new version has added features and refined details, and even some components that had remained unchanged for years have finally received modern updates. File Explorer now includes official tabs, and the experience of pinning items to the Start menu has been significantly improved—it’s every bit as good as Windows 10’s tile design. The system sounds are now more subtle, and the UI is becoming increasingly pleasing to the eye; using it now feels very comfortable.Forgot Windows 7 login password and no reset disk available
Have an old HP Windows 7 laptop at home for running some legacy 32-bit apps. I haven't used it in months, and I completely forgot Windows 7 login password coz of last password change. I never made a password reset dis and I really need to get into my computer because there are important photos and documents on it that I don’t want to lose. I'm a complete beginner with computers, so please explain things very simply. Is there any free way to reset Windows 7 password without losing my files? Do I need to use a different computer to create a bootable USB stick? If yes, exactly what software should I download and what steps do I follow?How do I set up automatic backups to several cloud accounts from one place on a Windows PC?
I have several cloud storage accounts. Right now, each cloud has its own script, tool, or some kind of workaround. So, technically, backups exist, but managing them is messy and annoying. I’d like to bring all of this into one normal panel or interface, where I can set up the schedule, choose folders, connect different cloud accounts, and then simply check that all backup jobs are running as they should.Suche nach Hilfe PC crasht alle 30-90 Minuten
Hallo zusammen, wie im Titel beschrieben crasht mein PC alle 30-90 Minuten unabhängig von der Last. Ich habe folgende Nachricht gefunden: Der Computer wurde nach einem schwerwiegenden Fehler neu gestartet. Der Fehlercode war: 0x0000001a (0x0000000000000404, 0xfffff980e1658f08, 0x8100000766ef9867, 0xfdfff980e1658f08). Ein volles Abbild wurde gespeichert in: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\051226-18218-01.dmp. Berichts-ID: 50fc584f-bdb4-4680-9214-ffd12c765ba6. Nach eigener Recherche auf Google bin ich leider auch nicht viel schlauer geworden. Es gab verschiedene Meinungen. Weiß jemand zufällig was diese Codes bedeuten und könnte mir helfen das Problem zu beheben? Edit: PC Spezifikationen AMD Ryzen 9 5900x GPU: AMD RX 6800 XT Mainboard: Asus Prime X570-P Festplatten: C: Samsung 980 500 GB für Windows und D: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB Ram: (2x16 GB) Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR4-2666 C16 Windows 10Can't figure out a way for exporting text messages from iphone to pdf
Hi everyone, I need some help exporting my iPhone text messages to PDF on a Windows PC. I have a few important text conversations that I want to save, print, and keep as a backup. I tried checking iTunes and the Photos app, but I could not find a simple option to export text messages from iPhone directly as PDF. I prefer a method that can keep the message dates, contact names, and full conversation order. It would also be great if attachments like photos or screenshots can be saved together.
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