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Am I using Windows 98 right?
Experience AI like it's 1998. A fully private, on-device assistant in an authentic retro desktop — boot sequence, Start menu, and CRT glow. No internet needed. Step back in time and into the future. AI Desktop 98 wraps a powerful on-device AI assistant inside a fully interactive retro desktop, complete with a BIOS boot sequence, Start menu, taskbar, draggable windows, and authentic sound effects. Everything runs 100% on your device. No internet required. No data collected. No accounts. Just you and your own private AI, wrapped in pure nostalgia.What group would I fit into based on what's on my computer screen?
I'm trying to determine which group I would fit into based on what is displayed on my computer screen. My current setup involves multiple user-specific activities and scheduled tasks that trigger upon user login, but I am experiencing issues with tasks running for the wrong user or at unintended times. I want to understand how to properly configure user-specific activities and scheduled tasks so that they activate only for the correct user when they log in, especially when multiple users share the same computer.Please help me diagnose a hard crash issue!
My computer has been hard crashing recently. It first started around December 2025. I would turn the computer on and for an erratic point, suddenly hard crash. My monitor would show no display, the computer would stay running for a while, then attempt to reboot itself. Sometimes my PC would disable the audio driver. If successful, it'd work for a while and do the process again. If unsuccessful, it'd attempt to POST then get stuck, with no display but everything running. The power and reset buttons would be unresponsive and I'll need to shut off the power from the PSU directly. I checked Event Viewer. It tells you nothing about the crash, just that there was an unsuspected shutdown of all processes. Probably a hardware issue. So, I managed to boot the computer into the UEFI and leave it sitting while checking temps. Temps were fine, but the computer also shuts off while in UEFI! Unsuccessful solutions: Removed and tested all components one by one, including external components, except for the motherboard, CPU and PSU. I don't have spares. Reset CMOS Tried using the APU only. Tried updating UEFI/ Windows 10/ Chipsets Held power button for 30 seconds after turning off PSU. Cleaned PC Reapplied thermal paste solution Successful temporary solution: I left my PSU turned off for a few hours and this seems to prolong the amount of time the PC works based on how long my PSU was turned off. If I left it off for a few hours, I can likely use my PC normally for a few hours to a day. If I left it off for over 2 days, I can use it for more than a day to even a few months. I had no issues since the start of January 2026 until a week ago. Clearly, it's a hardware issue at this point. I'm thinking that it may either be the PSU, the CMOS battery, or motherboard. But, there's also the possibility that it could be the CPU, too. I can't afford to spend money flippantly, so I'm wondering if anyone here can easily pinpoint which component might be at fault based on this information?PC crashing 0x1a error (memory_management) lots of troubleshooting
Hey y'all, so I'm sorry for the word vomit, but I've reached my breaking point mentally. So, currently, my desktop is BSOD and auto-rebooting. The above error. It is random. It generally happens within the first hour of playing Star Citizen and has occurred twice during an extended play session for Greyzone warfare. The computer does NOT seem to reboot when not in use and idle Edit: Ile note that STAR CITIZEN did a update to its new version and since then the issue has persisted. All of this would have started maybe Wednesday or Thursday. troubleshooting: i have tested each RAM stick solo, both crash i have tested slots A2 and B2, both crash The Windows memory test came back with no errors memtest came back with no errors on a 18gb check i have disabled XMP I underclocked the ram from 6000mhz down to 4800mhz BIOS has been updated to the most recent version AMD adrenaline says the CPU is up to date The only thing I have left to do now is swap out the MOBO or CPU (as ryzen uses a memory controller in the cpu). And while both are under warranty, that's a tremendous task that I don't want to do until I have to. specs: Ryzen 9800x3d gigabyte aurora master x870e 64gb gskill 6000mhz ddr5 Asus 5080OC 1500w platinum PSUWhat do I do if my acer laptop is stuck on the loading screen?
Hi all, Ran into a weird issue today. My Acer laptop powers on, shows the logo, then just stuck on the loading screen forever. No error message, no progress. Left it like that for quite a while but nothing changed. Not very experienced with troubleshooting stuff like this, so a bit hesitant to try random fixes and make it worse. Haven't installed anything new recently, so not sure what triggered it. Just hoping there is a simple way to fix acer laptop stuck on loading screen without losing files. Model: Acer Aspire 5 (Windows 11 25H2)
PC Manager is one of the best and most reliable products Microsoft has developed
I'm having trouble with PC Manager, a tool that I rely on for my computer's maintenance and optimization. Despite its reputation as a reliable and trustworthy product, I'm experiencing issues that are preventing me from using it effectively, and I'm hoping to find a solution or guidance from the community on how to resolve these problems.
The Windows 11 PC is dying, thanks to cloud-based services and AI
My Windows 11 PC has become increasingly sluggish and unresponsive, and I suspect that it's due to the growing reliance on cloud-based services and AI-powered features. I've noticed that my PC is constantly connected to the internet, consuming valuable system resources and memory, and I'm worried that this trend will eventually lead to my PC's demise, making it unusable for my everyday tasks.Celestia: visualize the Milky Way on your PC
Celestia is open-source software (under the GNU GPL license) for real-time 3D simulation of space, which is not limited to Earth but to the entire Milky Way. Programmed in OpenGL (100,000 lines of code), this software which runs on Windows, Linux and Mac OS, is the work of four programmers. Making extensive use of bump-mapping to draw the relief of the surface of the planets, the program allows free movement in space, and really impresses with the notion of scale that it makes clear (the rendering of each planet taken separately not being the most impressive compared to other simulations). It is based on NASA data, guaranteeing a real simulation. A software you absolutely must try!How to full uninstall valorant on pc without riot client
Why can't I delete Valorant off my computer? I tried the official Riot Client but it won't launch on my Windows 11 PC, so I can't uninstall Valorant the normal way. I need to delete the game completely, including all leftover files and registry entries. I don't know why is Valorant so difficult to uninstall. Please share the safest manual method to full uninstall valorant on pc without using Riot Client? Also, does this affect Vanguard (the anti-cheat)? I want that gone too. Thanks.Windows 11asking for a gaming perspective since I mostly play games on PC
I didnt have the option to get windows 11 for awhile and now that it has popped up and I could get it I am thinking if its better than windows 10, I have been hearing bad news about windows 11 abit recently and would like to know if its worth the update.
Here! Good news for Windows 11 users
I'm excited for them to shift the start menu from React Native to WinUI3, that'll enhance performance by default, let alone the additional WinUI3 performance enhancements they have planned. It concerns me that it took them 5 years to make this decision. But I know some of the people who will be in charge of these changes and I look forward to finally updating my gaming PC when they roll them out.
Finally got sick of Windows 11 Bloatware and got RAM usage down to 2.5GiB...
By switching to Linux (Arch btw). Seriously the lengths I see people go though to Make their Windows Experience slightly less bad are getting absurd. Linux is RIGHT there and it plays probably 99% of the games you own. If you are going to spend tens of hours learning how to disable whatever MS is shoving in their OS these days you CAN learn Linux and have skills that will last longer than Microsoft's next patch cycle. I am cringe but I am free! Edit: This is a joke. I even flared it as a meme. I run Linux because I hate what Microsoft is doing. Y'all free to use your PC however you want.Safe and easy way to generate a qr code free for website link or file?
I need to generate a QR code for a website link and another one for a local file (PDF). Looking for something free, safe, and easy to use. Concerns: Don't want to upload my file to some sketchy online service Prefer open-source or offline tool if possible No hidden tracking or shady redirects What do you recommend the best free qr code generator for windows 11? CLI tools, browser extensions, or simple portable apps are all fine. Thanks!Nearly a billion PCs are still running Windows 10, and half are too old to upgrade
Many users worldwide are still running Windows 10, with nearly a billion PCs in use. A significant portion of these devices are too old to support the latest updates or upgrades, which poses challenges for security, performance, and compatibility. Despite the release of newer Windows versions, these outdated systems remain functional for many, but their continued use increases vulnerability to security threats and limits access to new features. Users often find it difficult to upgrade older hardware due to hardware limitations or lack of manufacturer support, leaving a large number of PCs running outdated software. This situation underscores the importance of finding effective solutions for maintaining security and productivity on legacy systems while encouraging hardware upgrades where possible. The ongoing reliance on Windows 10 highlights the need for better tools and support to help users manage and secure their aging devices in an evolving digital landscape.Is it « dangerous » to stay on windows 10?
Hello! My dad’s laptops and my mum’s PC doesn’t support windows 11. Since they’re both pretty old and not very cautious on internet I’m afraid about the end of windows 10 security support. I can advise my mom to upgrade her PC but my dad will need a new laptop… Thanks in advance !How can I repair a damaged pdf file on windows 11?
I'm running into a major issue with an important PDF document I received via email yesterday. Whenever I try to open it in Acrobat or my browser, I get an error message saying the file is damaged or corrupted. I tried redownloading the file several times, but the result is always the same, and unfortunately, I don't have access to the original source to get a fresh copy. Does anyone have experience with reliable tools to repair a damaged pdf file on windows 11? I've heard about online repair services and command-line fixes, but I’m hesitant to try them without a recommendation. If you've successfully recovered data from a broken file before, I'd really appreciate your advice on which steps to take first.How can I force uninstall programs that won't uninstall on windows 10?
Every time I attempt to uninstall a 3rd-party antivius through the standard Settings menu or the Control Panel, I either get a cryptic error message or the uninstaller simply hangs and never completes. I've tried restarting my PC and closing all background processes, but the program remains in my app list and its folders are still taking up space. Has anyone dealt with stubborn application like this before? I'm looking for recommendations on the safest way to force uninstall programs that won't uninstall on windows 10. Thanks in advance!
Windows 11 Media Player gives an 0x80070323 error when playing an MP4 file
I get a 0x80070323 error when I play an MP4 file on my computer and then close the actual folder the file is in. I shouldn't need to keep the folder open just to play the file. Jesus Microsoft is getting more and more frustrating to use. Any solutions?
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