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How to download youtube videos on pc for offline viewing?
Hello everyone, I need help with a simple way to download YouTube videos on my Windows PC so I can view them when no internet is available. I often travel, and my network access is not stable, so local video files would be very helpful. I found many tools on the web, but I have no idea which ones are safe or reliable. Some tools show a lot of ads, and some apps look suspicious. I hope to find a method that is easy to use, supports high video quality, and does not install extra unwanted software. If anyone has a safe tool or clear steps to download youtube videos on pc, please tell me. Any advice would help a lot. Thanks!
Error ejecting external hard drives/SSDs
Windows 11 25H2. Pretty much everything up-to-date, including graphics drivers, GPU drivers, MS store components etc. A week ago, out of nowhere, without installing anything or tweaking any settings, I stopped being able to safely eject external hard drives/SSDs, except for flash drives. When I click the ''eject'' button, 45 times out of 50 so to speak, I get this error. I've since performed several clean installs using the Media Creation Tool, formatting and deleting every partition and the problem persists, even after the November cumulative update. I've reached out to AI to troubleshoot and after long, tiresome sessions, supposedly, the problem lies with the update(s) Windows sneakily delivered that messed up the connection between some system components. I'm not really asking for a workaround per se, I'm just intrigued why this is happening and hasn't been addressed. Kind regards,
Are you all satisfied with the look of Windows 11?
For some reason, few people talk about Windows design. Personally, I don't like Windows 11. The animations may be beautiful, but this style of icons and system programs is a bit disgusting to me. I think it looks cheap or old somehow. What do you think?Save the date: Windows Office Hours - November 20, 2025
Save the date for our next monthly Windows Office Hours, on November 20 from 8:00-9:00a PT! We will have a broad group of product experts, servicing experts, and engineers representing Windows, Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, Windows 365, Windows Autopilot, security, public sector, FastTrack, and more. They will be standing by -- in chat -- to provide guidance, discuss strategies and tactics, and, of course, answer any specific questions you may have. For more details about how Windows Office Hours works, go to our Windows IT Pro Blog. If you can't make it at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, post your questions on the Windows Office Hours: November 20th event page, up to 48 hours in advance.
"Username or Password is incorrect" when trying to use a shared printer
I believe I have the problem described in KB 5070568 with several MSI Cubi computers running Windows 11. After months of use they have suddenly become unable to connect to a shared printer on one of the Cubi's. ALL the Cubi's, however, have the same problem but Win 10 computers on the network have no problem. Nothing has changed except, of course, Windows updates. I get the same error message when trying to map a network drive, but all the computers can be pinged and otherwise work on the network fine. There is supposedly a Group Policy mod that can be used to get around this, but I can't find it. Does anyone have that mod OR any suggestions? Thanks. KB ID: 5070568More than 30 minutes to install a language pack?
Happy new year to everyone. Is it normal that the Windows 365 PC , 2 core with 8GB RAM takes more than 30 minutes (still running) to install a language pack? I see lots of online discussions stating that the disk performance is terrible for this configuration and hence the performance. Any suggestions or words of advice would be appreciated.Windows explorer bug: renaming files highlights file name while editing, removing entire name
This has been a problem for several years with Windows explorer. If you work decently fast editing a file name, either by clicking on it or pressing F2, and then start typing immediately, Explorer automatically selects the whole name after about a second. This is really annoying since it removes the entire name if you're typing when this happens.
Not Receiving The 24H2 Update Notification
Windows 11 23H2 Pro. I am not receiving any notification to update to 24H2. I noticed that the OS doesn't include a Recovery partition. It didn't bother me because I regularly create and save full system image backups. However, now I'm thinking this might be the reason I'm not receiving the 24H2 update? Is that likely the cause? And, if I perform an in-place upgrade should I create a separate 1GB partition on the system drive beforehand to accommodate a Recovery partition or will the in-place upgrade take care of that for me? TIA.. Jim
Betreff: Windows 10 ESU-Programm – Berechtigtes Gerät zeigt keine Registrierungsoption
Betreff: Windows 10 ESU-Programm – Berechtigtes Gerät zeigt keine Registrierungsoption Nachricht: Sehr geehrtes Microsoft-Support-Team, ich bitte um Unterstützung bei der Aktivierung des ESU-Programms für mein Windows 10 Gerät. Trotz erfüllter Voraussetzungen erscheint keine Option zur Registrierung in Windows Update. Details zu meinem System: Windows-Version: Windows 10 Version 22H2 Update: KB5046613 ist installiert Microsoft-Konto: Aktiv und verknüpft (kein Kinderkonto, kein lokales Konto) Gerätetyp: Privatgerät, nicht verwaltet (AzureADJoined, DomainJoined, WorkplaceJoined = NO) DiagTrack-Dienst: Aktiviert und läuft (STATE : 4 RUNNING) ClipESUConsumer.exe: Ausgeführt mit -evaluateEligibility, jedoch ohne sichtbare Rückmeldung ESU-Option: Wird in Windows Update nicht angezeigt Ich habe bereits die Systemdateien mit sfc /scannow und DISM /RestoreHealth geprüft und repariert. Mehrere Neustarts wurden durchgeführt. Frage: Wie kann ich die ESU-Registrierung erfolgreich abschließen oder prüfen, ob mein Gerät korrekt erkannt wurde? Vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung. Mit freundlichen Grüßen FranzWindows update failed, Edge browser blinking and permanent sleeping mood issue.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.7262), I can't download this update. Whenever I try to download this, it goes 6%-8% of download and shows that the laptop has not the requirement to for the windows 11 where I'm using 11pro from the beginning. Moreover when I plugged in charger or turn off the lead in my laptop and leave it without interacting for few minutes or more the laptop goes in permanent sleeping mood. Then I've to shut the device off pressing the power button and reopen it. This issue I've been facing from the beginning of buying the laptop thought it will fix automatically by updating the windows. I'm having this two issue badly. Hopefully someone will fix these issues. I'll be thankful.Problema con actualización 26220.7262 en surface 3
Hola, poseo una surface 3 pro, y actualmente estoy en el programa insider, actualmente estoy usando el paquete insider preview 26120.6982, instalado el 15/10/2025, le problema viene cuando abro Windows Update, me aparece una actualización con la versión 26220.7262, donde tengo que aplicar Descargar e Instalar, hago click y aparentemente comienza a descargar e instalar, llegado al porcentaje del 100% instalado, el sistema me pregunta si quiero reiniciar para aplicar la actualización, y que durará 20 minutos aproximadamente. Cierro todos los programas y le aplico a que instale la actualización y actualice. Comienza a hacer el reinicio, pero en ningún momento muestra la típica pantalla de: No apague el equipo, aplicando actualización. Sino que hace un reinicio normal y corriente. Cuando vuelve a cargar win11, inicio la sesión y veo que no se muestran cambios, y el paquete insider sigue siendo el anterior, y cuando abro windows update me vuelve a mostrar que hay un paquete de actualización, que descargue e instale, y vuelve a hacer el mismo proceso, descargar, instalar y reiniciar sin hacer cambios en el equipo.How to use Windows Backup for Organizations?
I'm having trouble understanding how to properly use Windows Backup for Organizations. I want to know the correct steps to set up and manage backups in a business environment, including how to configure backup policies and ensure all company data is securely backed up. Additionally, I need guidance on best practices for restoring data and handling backup schedules to prevent data loss. Any detailed instructions or tips on using Windows Backup for organizational needs would be greatly appreciated.Windows 11 PC Experiencing Delayed Boot Time with Black Screen Before Login Prompt Appear
My child has been experiencing lengthy restart issues with his PC for quite some time now. Despite appearing to shut down normally and quickly rebooting, the screen remains black for an unusually long period before showing the Windows login. This delay can last anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes, sometimes even longer. We have tried troubleshooting the problem multiple times, only to put it on hold out of frustration and revisit it on another day. It has been several months since we first encountered this issue. While I may not remember all the steps we've taken so far, I will update this post with any relevant information as it comes to mind. I recall running the DISM CheckHealth, ScanHealth, and RestoreHealth functions but forgot to run the SFC. I will have my child run that in the morning. Any additional suggestions or insights are greatly appreciated. I am willing to provide more details to assist anyone in troubleshooting this matter. Thank you all for your help!
Windows 10 gets 6 years of ESU?
Just updated both of my Windows 10 22H2 Pro PC’s with the June KB5060533 (no problems) and noticed it added some new folders/files as follows: The names & contents would “appear” to indicate Microsoft intends to provide ESU updates for Windows 10 for another 6 years after EoS.
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