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How do I pin a desktop shortcut to the Start Menu?
I have gone thru half a dozen "solutions" and they're all non-solutions. Most if not all lead to menus where the purported solution does not show, perhaps this is a question of versions. I created a shortcut on Windows11 Desktop. It is a shortcut to Windows Update. When clicked it runs correctly. The solution(s) I gathered say to right click the shortcut and expect a "Pin to Start menu" option to pop up. Well .... NONE did. Why is this seemingly simple and trivial functionality not failing on Windows 10? Would appreciate any guidance, tip or suggestion. Thanks in advance.
How to copy c drive to external hard drive on Windows 11/10?
Noob here, trying to do two totally separate things and feeling lost. Help? I'm trying to make a complete backup of my C: drive to an external hard drive on Windows 11, but I'm not sure where to even start. I've heard terms like "cloning" and "imaging" thrown around and it's a bit overwhelming. I basically want a safety way to let me copy c drive to external drive in case my main drive fails. From what I've gathered, I might need specific software for this? Does Windows have a built-in tool that can handle it, or should I be looking at a third-party disk copying software? My goal is to have something I can restore from if things go wrong.Why My PC can't be upgraded to Windows 11 25H2
My PC is currently running Windwos 11 23H2 and it still does not receive the 25H2. How to fix this? As far as I know, the hardware specs are still good. It has has Ryzen 5 1600 CPU, 16 GB of RAM, an RX 480 GPU, and a 500 GB SSD (with 248 GB free.) I have checked the Windows Update a couple of times and there is no update for 25H2. Is there a way available so I can upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 manually on this PC?Media Player does not show preview on seek bar
You know how you hover your mouse along the bottom of the seek bar and as you move along the seek bar you get a preview of the content at that location. Youtube videos have the same thing. Well Window 11 Media Player does not show the preview as you move the cursor along the seek bar. I see no way to enable this through some setting. The settings menu in Media Player has no setting for this. I am pretty sure this worked at some point in time, I know it worked on my old Windows 10 7820X system that I retired in March. How do I get Windows 11 Media Player to show a preview of the content as I move the cursor along the seek bar?
Random 100% SSD usage spikes freeze computer for 15-30 seconds
I've been having an issue with my computer for the last couple of months where it randomly freezes (could be simply using Word or playing any game), I've been trying to find a solution but I've been unsuccesful. Whenever it happens, the task manager shows a 100% usage for the SSD without any real indication of what could be causing it: Debating on buying another SSD to see if that fixes it. Also, I found a post from 2016 with the same problem but I couldn't make Intel RST work on my PCHow do you guys convert videos to MP3 from YouTube on Windows 11?
I’m on a Windows 11 laptop and I’m trying to convert a few videos to MP3 from YouTube so I can listen to them offline (mostly long interviews and tutorials while I’m commuting / working). I used to just Google “video to mp3” and click whatever came up, but lately those sites feel super sketchy – tons of pop-ups, fake download buttons, and sometimes the file that downloads isn’t even an MP3. I’d rather not install some random adware-ish program either. So for people on Windows 11: What are you actually using right now to convert video to MP3 for YouTube? Do you stick with online converters, or is there a nice lightweight app that’s not full of bloat? Anything you’ve tried that I should avoid? Just looking for something simple and safe that does the job without wrecking my PC. Any real-world suggestions would be appreciated!
Windows Family Safety, No Devices Connected
I want to add time limits on my kids windows pc, one has a win 11 desktop, and another one a windows 10 laptop, I've added my main account as an admin, and created 2 accounts from the desktops -> settings -> accounts -> family, they appeared on the family setting on the windows desktops, and I can also see them on my windows Family Safety app, but for some reason, on the Family Safety App, I don't see any devices, and when I go to " How to connect a device", the steps outlined there literally don't work, since I don't see an allow button, on either the admin user, or the secondary user. But when I go to microsoft accounts I created for my kids, under devices, the devices are there, but on Microsoft Family Safety app they don't appear, which is so weird and annoying. I've been testing different things for the past couple of weeks and nothing worked. I've also contacted support, and even got escalated to tier 2 tech support, which did nothing, because the tech support told me to basically do a google search on this problem. Am I the only one having this issue?
Proposal: Add an optional “Legacy Hardware Mode” to Windows 11 installation
I would like to propose an optional “Legacy Hardware Mode” that allows Windows 11 to be installed on unsupported devices through a clear, opt‑in installation path. Many users still rely on older but fully functional hardware that does not meet Windows 11’s strict requirements (such as TPM 2.0 or CPU generation). Today, these users often turn to third‑party bypass tools, which creates several challenges: • Microsoft receives no telemetry from these installations • Users may unknowingly compromise security or stability • There is no official, transparent way to proceed • Support expectations become unclear Proposed solution Introduce an optional installation mode that: • Presents a clear disclaimer outlining risks • Allows the user to accept responsibility and continue • Installs Windows 11 normally, without third‑party bypass tools • Displays a small “unsupported hardware” note in Settings (similar to Insider builds) This approach maintains Microsoft’s security posture while giving users a legitimate, transparent upgrade path for legacy devices. Why these matters • Extends the usable life of older hardware • Reduces reliance on unofficial tools • Improves transparency and user trust • Helps users who want Windows 11 but cannot meet the strict hardware checks I’ve also submitted this idea through the Feedback Hub for visibility: 👉 https://aka.ms/AAz3mz6 Thank you for considering this suggestion.what linux has the best openGL support?
windows 11 is actually destroying my computer I can't afford to stay on it, I'm asking here because I'm wondering what windows users switched to specifically please thanks (idk where to post this it's so hard finding a way to post anything on microsoft stuff I can't even figure out how to make a review in the microsoft store in recent versions, been using windows since I was 3 lol)¿Cómo Buscar archivos duplicados en Windows 11/10 de forma rápida y segura?
Estoy buscando una forma rápida y sencilla de encontrar y eliminar archivos duplicados en Windows 11/10. Mi disco duro se está llenando y sospecho que tengo muchos archivos repetidos (fotos, documentos y descargas), pero no sé exactamente cómo empezar ni qué método es más seguro para no borrar nada importante. He leído que se puede Buscar archivos duplicados usando herramientas integradas de Windows o programas gratuitos, pero no tengo claro cuál es la mejor opción para un usuario sin experiencia. ¿Alguien podría recomendar un método fácil paso a paso o una herramienta confiable para Buscar archivos duplicados y eliminarlos sin riesgo en Windows 11 o Windows 10? ¡Gracias de antemano por la ayuda!
