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MECM MSIX Application Creation Error
Apologies if this needs to go into the MECM forum. I receive the following error message when trying to import an MSIX into MECM: 'Error: Part URI is not valid per rules defined in the Open Packaging Conventions specification'. The MSIX is for Adobe InDesign 2026. I have successfully created MSIX packages for other Adobe Creative Suite products and imported them into MECM. I have been through the manifest for the InDesign MSIX I created, the file system, the metadata (such as package name) and can see nothing that would trip it up. I have also looked for any path lengths over 255 and found none. The only thing I found which I think may be a problem is in the content_types.xml - a tilda in the application extension entry: <Default Extension="xml~" ContentType="application/octet-stream" /> As usual, there is not much online. I have skimmed through the OPC specification, but can see nothing about limitations. Have anyone else come across this problem?
Windows 11 - Different Icons in different Virtual Desktops
Hi, I don't know if the developers at windows will read this but thank you for the work you've done on virtual desktops in Windows 11. However, it would also be great if Microsoft can work towards having different icons in different virtual desktops. While i can change the backgrounds and rename them, it means I constantly need to open apps just to have them sitting in a specific desktop which in turn becomes memory heavy. It would be great if i could demacate apps for separate use (e.g music production, video production, programming) into different desktops via the icons I've installed or created shortcuts for on the corresponding desktops. That way when i switch desktops, the icons i see reflect the use or function of that desktop without me clicking on the start button to find apps needed or even seeing all apps for all functions pinned to the task bar or worse case scenario, all app icons for all functions in specific function desktops. Thanks. PS - another great improvement would be the ability to turn off recommendations on the start button or an option to show all apps (not just pinned ones) by default. It's hard getting used to this new way.
Pop up message on start
Hi, I'm new here and needing advice. Some weeks ago, for no apparent reason, I started getting this pop up message at the end of Windows start sequence: =========================================================================== Interface List 11...c8 60 00 8a 5f d0 ......Intel(R) 82579V Gigabit Network Connection 1...........................Software Loopback Interface 1 12...00 00 00 00 00 00 00 e0 Microsoft ISATAP Adapter 13...00 00 00 00 00 00 00 e0 Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface =========================================================================== IPv4 Route Table =========================================================================== Active Routes: None Persistent Routes: None IPv6 Route Table =========================================================================== Active Routes: None Persistent Routes: None It's not a show-stopper and it disappears when I click on the background but it is mildly irritating and I'd like it stop. Any help on how to do this would be gratefully received. Thanks. Regards, DavidTablet/Desktopmode X1 Yoga Gen 4 Windows 11
I bought a used X1 Yoga Gen 4 from a German refurbished website. The laptop is working perfectly with just one issue. As I flip the screen, to use the laptop as a tablet, the switch mode between tablet mode and desktop mode is pretty inconsistent. I updated several drivers, made a diagnostic run on the Lenovo website and the problem still appears. After a flip, sometimes it gets into tablet mode, but after flipping it back, it stays in the mode, the taskbar is in tablet mode and keyboard and mouse pad is shut off. I need to restart the computer and it works. I tried several software solutions, but from now, nothing worked. In win 10 there have been a button on the pop up menu, or with win + A, that can toggle between tablet and desktop mode. It seems, that windows 11 deleted this possibility completely. I tried to do this manually with a ai suggested .bat Skript, that toggles between the two modes, or set the status to desktop or, tablet but this had no effect. Despairing of the solution methods, it could be the sensor... Does anyone else got this problems with win 11 and more importantly, would anyone have a suggestion for a solution? Thank you.
Windows 11 showing no internet when connected
the no internet is visible in the bottom right and in windows settings, also mcsf connect test fails every time I wouldnt really mind if this was just a visual glitch but I can't download any windows updates or even log into websites like spotify because of this. It started happening out of nowhere after I reset my windows and yes I tried reinstalling drivers and resetting my network.
Help with my laptop (Windows 11 )bios
I've been trying to activate turbo boost in the bios (yes i tryied putting windows in high performance and using other programs but i want it to stay always on) but i can't see the Advanced tab. Is there a way to make it appear with a specific key combination? edit: i also noticed that my bios version isn't listed anymore on the hp support page, it now lists the F.68 Rev.AQuestion about iTunes music download to pc on windows 11?
Hello! I've bought a bunch of songs on iTunes over the years, and I'd love to download them directly onto my Windows PC so I can listen offline without using my iPhone or the Apple Music app. Is that actually possible for iTunes music download to pc? Every time I try to figure it out, I get confused between iTunes Store purchases, Apple Music subscription downloads, and what's just "streaming." I don't want to accidentally lose anything or break some rule. I'm using the regular iTunes app on Windows 11 PC. I just want a local backup of the actual music files like MP3s or whatever format they use so I can play them in other programs if needed. Thank you so much for any kind guidance!Volume decreases after enabling Enhanced Audio in Windows 11
After enabling the “Enhanced Audio” feature in System Settings, the playback volume noticeably decreases; when this feature is disabled, the volume returns to normal. Even without enabling any specific audio effects, simply toggling this feature on and off results in a noticeable difference in volume. I would like to understand the specific purpose of this feature and why this phenomenon occurs.Any fast and stable way to transfer pictures from iphone to computer?
I have over 100GB of pictures on my iPhone, and I need a reliable way to transfer them to my Windows PC without crashing halfway or missing files. I don't want cloud uploads (too slow for this much data), and I've had bad luck with random free tools freezing or disconnecting. What's the most stable method that actually works for transfer pictures from iphone to computer? USB cable? Some specific software? I'm on Windows 11, but open to any suggestion that won't fail after two hours of transferring. Please give me a straight answer with clear steps—no vague advice like "try iCloud" or "use a third-party tool" without naming names. I need something that handles 100GB in one go, keeps the original quality, and doesn't require me to babysit it. Bonus if it's free, but I'll pay for something that just works. Thanks!
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