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Windows Installer logging is not working on W11 25H2
Hello, I am trying to troubleshoot a failed GPO software deployment, the GPO log itself is not detailed enough, so I tried to enable the Windows Installer logging options as per this article: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/application-management/enable-windows-installer-logging I tried both the GPO approach and directly modifying the registry (even though the flags from the GPO were already populated there), but there are no msi*.log files created anywhere. For the GPO installations I expect the log files to be created from the system account, either in %windir%\Temp or somewhere under \%windir%\System32\config\systemprofile I though that maybe there is something preventing the GPO installations to create log files, perhaps since they are silent. According to the article: Each time that you use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel, a new Msi*.log file is created. so I tested by removing a random program from a user session, expecting a file to be created in %temp%, but again, nothing. Is this feature broken, or am I missing something? Best regards Alexander
Windows 11 secondhand laptop displays unfamiliar account name
Hello everyone, I purchased a used laptop and when attempting to change the login method from password to PIN, the system displayed an unfamiliar account name: DESKTOP-JUBIASH. Even after performing a factory reset, this name persists. Does this mean someone else could still access the device? How can I completely remove any potential permissions?ASUS laptop crashes every time I try to use it unplugged
I bought an Asus laptop a few months ago and I am now getting a blue screen of death when I try to use it unplugged. It doesn't crash immediately, but maybe 10 minutes later. One time, when it came back up, it no longer recognized it's own speakers as an output device. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this? I am not very good at computers, so some of the guides online were hard for me to follow.Samsung note 10+ cannot enable audio but enables Calls
When connected to W11 Laptop via Bluetooth, Samsung note 10+ cannot enable audio but enables Calls. So, when my Samsung note 10+ is connected via Bluetooth to my Win 11 laptop, I can enable calls, but not audio. When slide the Audio button on, it immediately slides back off. (see pic)This phone connects with all my other devices and plays audio on them. Only with this Windows machine does it fail. I've tried all the fixes I could find. FYI, I do have a MOTU M2 digital interface attached to this laptop. I use it for MIDI/Audio IN/OUT on the computer using Reaper DAW. Could the interface be the problem?How to unlock android phone without passcode
HI, desperate phone idiot here. Accidentally changed my passcode while half-asleep and now I'm totally locked out. It's a Samsung Galaxy S24, not rooted, running Android 15. I don't have any unlock patterns or PINs set up as a backup, and I'm kicking myself for it. Really need to get into the device to recover some important photos and documents. I’ve already tried the basic stuff like rebooting and using my Google password with "Forgot Pattern" after too many attempts, but it's not giving me the option. I'm seeing some sketchy tutorials online about using ADB or factory resets, but not super technical and terrified of wiping everything. Does anyone know a legit method to unlock Android phone without passcode? Thanks in advance for any real help. I'll take any suggestions, but please only tried-and-true advice.Virtual Windows Desktops doesnt respond on desktop?
I'm experiencing an issue where the Virtual Windows Desktops feature is not responding on my desktop. Despite trying to switch between virtual desktops, nothing happens, and the interface seems frozen or unresponsive. This problem is affecting my workflow, as I can't organize or access different virtual desktops properly. I have tried restarting my computer and updating my system, but the issue persists. It appears that the virtual desktops are either disabled or malfunctioning, preventing me from creating, switching, or closing virtual desktops as needed. If anyone has encountered a similar problem or has suggestions for fixing this, I would greatly appreciate your help. This issue is disrupting my productivity, and I am looking for a solution to restore the normal functionality of Virtual Windows Desktops on my system.Microsoft Edge weirdness
Good morning, I am running Windows 11: Edition Windows 11 Pro Version 25H2 Installed on 12/11/2024 OS build 26200.7462 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.275.0 Device name MSI Processor 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-11900H @ 2.50GHz (2.50 GHz) Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.7 GB usable) Device ID Product ID System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display For the most part I use Firefox or Google Chrome. But I am noticing some strange issues when using Microsoft Edge. This first starting when I would use Edge to sign into web sites I visited regularly. I started seeing messages that the website was detecting a sign in from another location, Canada. This started happening regularly. So I understand that IP traffic can be routed in weird ways, and looked at 'What is my IP address' website. This is were it gets weird. Here is a screen shot using Firefox: I have blurred the last two of the subnet for security. This is correct, as I am using Starlink. Microsoft edge shows: I am not using a VPN server. Previously this was reported as Canada, now it shows my IP address in Romania. I use Bitdefender for anti virus, and high complexity passwords on all my sites. I cannot figure out why Edge reports my IP address incorrectly and using VPN services. Is there someone that can help explain why this is happening? Regards, MikeMy first BSOD in 20 years on Windows 11 computer
I know now what caused it. The BFE (Base Filtering Engine) was infected with a malware. That caused my firewall to stop functioning and invited more malware into my system, and that eventually led to it. It was kind of my fault for I was online for a few minutes without any anti-virus protection to update my drivers. If you ever face the same problem (BFE unable to activate and kind of being grayed out), there is a freeware tool called PSTools that will reactivate it.I managed to run Windows 11 on a phone
For a couple days i wanted to install windows 11 on my old phone cuz why not. Also, i did have experience in running linux distro (postmarket os) on my different phone so i thought it will be not more difficult than that. I was mistaken.. it took me around 8 hrs of trying and finding tools and files that could work on my device (Mi POCO X3 pro). But finally, after 3 attempts i managed to get it running pretty smooth. Only thing, touchscreen it kinda messed up and inverted by half.. so if you guys have any solution, l'd appreciate if you share it.¿Cómo puedo descargar video de facebook que todavía funcione hoy en día?
Hola a todos, últimamente he notado que muchos métodos antiguos ya no funcionan o dejan de hacerlo después de poco tiempo. Estoy intentando descargar video de facebook para uso personal y sin fines comerciales, pero la mayoría de las páginas web fallan, muestran demasiados anuncios o simplemente no reconocen el enlace. He leído que algunas herramientas de escritorio y métodos de línea de comandos todavía funcionan mejor para descargar video de facebook, ya que se actualizan con más frecuencia y no dependen tanto de cambios en el navegador. ¿Alguien podría recomendar una solución confiable que funcione actualmente, ya sea en Windows o Mac? Cualquier experiencia reciente o sugerencia será muy apreciada. ¡Gracias!
White Screen Before Windows Login. How to fix?
I recently installed Windows PC and everything seems to be working as expected. However, there is a small annoyance that I can't seem to fix. When I restart or power on the laptop, a white screen appears for about 1-2 seconds before the logon window appears. Any ideas what could cause this?Undetected Network - Connected
I was just poking around the systray icons in the task bar of my new computer. Clicking on the connections icon shows Undetected Network connected. The troubleshooter says Good News - You're Connected. I've been using the internet since day one. Is this something I should be concerned about?
What's the safest and best YouTube video downloader these days?
Alright, I know this topic comes up a lot, but the landscape seems to change constantly. I need to download a few lectures for offline study, but I'm wary of sketchy sites and hidden malware. What's the current community favorite for reliability and safety? I'm on a Windows 11 laptop, and I'd strongly prefer a simple, clean youtube video downloader tool without a bunch of bloat. Free is ideal, but I'll consider a trustworthy paid option if it's significantly better. What are you all using in 2026?What is the best screen recording software for mac right now
I need to record my screen for some work projects, and I'm not sure which app to pick. I'm new to all this and feel a bit lost. I need to record software tutorials for my team, but my search shows so many options that I don't know where to start. Can you help a confused colleague out? I need clear video, reliable performance, and a simple interface. I'm open to both free and paid apps, but I really want to avoid complicated setups or monthly fees. What is the best screen recording software for mac for a regular user like me? Your advice would save me hours of headache. Thanks!
I accidently uninstalled the IE Mode Option and I need to install it, but I can't find it
I was trying to Install Another Feature on Window 11, when I accidentally uninstalled the IE Mode Feature. Now, when I try to Install It, I can't see it anymore. I spoke to ChatGPT about this and it gave me this Command, but when I ran it, I got this Error: C:\Windows\System32>DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:Browser.InternetExplorer~~~~0.0.11.0 Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool Version: 10.0.26100.5074 Image Version: 10.0.26200.7462 [==========================100.0%==========================] Error: 0x8000ffff DISM failed. No operation was performed. For more information, review the log file. The DISM log file can be found at C:\WINDOWS\Logs\DISM\dism.log Can you please tell me how to add it back: https://chatgpt.com/share/69420ff4-d7c4-8000-a448-17006bf16a9e
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