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Windows update has rendered a purchased app unusable
After a routine Windows update, yesterday 27th March, an image editing app, Paintshop Pro no longer loads. I have run through various potential fixes suggested by Claude - according to which the problem is the MSVCR90.dll file overwritten by the Windows update. I have downloaded the old version of the file and copied it directly into the Paintshop directory, but it still doesn't load. It's analogous to having some authority performing upgrades outside your house and destroying part of your property. Straightforward fixes really need to be provided for this sort of thing.
Disappearing sound and taskbar icons
Hi. Problems since the last update on: Edition Windows 11 Pro Version 25H2 Installed on 25/04/2026 OS build 26200.8246 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.297.0 Initially, sometimes the task bar items disappeared although still present, and sound failed while waking from sleep. Computer wouldn't boot 1st attempt but would on 2nd attempt. This occurred after every shutdown. Secondly, graphics started to stutter and lag in Brave but not Edge or Chrome. This developed to everything systemwide stuttering, lagging and slowing down. Installing a 5 year old graphics driver sorted the problem until the next reboot when the device manager showed a problem with the driver and system slowdown re-occurred. Reinstalling the operating system has cured the lag and stuttering, but sound still disappears randomly after sleep and taskbar icons still disappear, although they came back when I opened settings. Yet another dodgy update, it has become a regular occurrence.
The auto-hide taskbar feature in Windows 10 offers a terrible user experience
The auto-hide taskbar often gets stuck and won’t retract. Since buttons or input fields on many websites are positioned exactly where the taskbar pops up, this severely hinders usability. Plus, the animation frame rate for auto-hiding is very low. Having to restart File Explorer every time I encounter a bug with such a critical feature is unbearable. I hope Microsoft will take this issue seriously and fix it.
Issue With Opening Browsers After Windows Update
Update was done on Monday. Since then, we are unable to go to certain websites, we get an ERROR 505 or just a blank, white page while it shows the page is loading, it just never does load. I tried to uninstall the update to go back to normal, but Windows now says there are no updates to uninstall. I have gotten an IT guy involved and he tried to solve it as well but he says it must be a bug in the Windows update as everything was fine until the update happened. I have tried the following...note that I also restarted the computer after each attempt to fix this issue: Uninstall the updates (cannot uninstall them though) ran my antivirus ran the computer in safe mode cleaned out the cache, browsing history, downloads and cookies uninstalled firefox and google chrome then reinstalled them troubleshoot Windows troubleshoot Microsfot Exchange modify/fix Microsoft Exchange tested internet connection tested that the websites were not down or having issues (they were not) tested the websites on different computers (they are all on Windows 11 - no issues) Nothing has worked. Still error 505 or just a blank page. the system is a Windows 11 The other two computers are fine (we did not update them). HELP!
Example: Install Legacy Printer Drivers On Windows 11 25H2
NOTE: At the time of writing, the workflow used in this example is vendor neutral and technically accurate, so it can be used with other OEM / White Box ODM models, despite the fact that the device listed as "Lexmark MX610de", in the following example, is not actually installed on my operating system, neither do I own one of these copiers / multifunction printers. Even if the signed driver is older, the copy machine itself still receives firmware updates in 2026, and the encrypted fax function does support the TLS 1.3 draft spec. 1.) Use the following control panel item to install printer drivers, if the executable installer fails after not being able to detect the printer without the Add Printer Wizard, and a program like 7-Zip is required to decompress files contained within the self-extracting installer executable file: Control Panel -> Device Manager -> Add Drivers ( Toolbar icon right below the Help drop-down menu ) -> %UserProfile%\Desktop\Lexmark_MX610_Series_ADV_Installation_Package\InstallationPackage\Drivers -> Enabled / Checked: Include subfolders NOTE: The printer may be listed as "Lexmark MX610de" in the Bluetooth & devices settings menu, under Printers & scanners, though you won't be able to print using this device name, and if you remove it, Windows will reinstall it after the next reboot. It's extremely important to NOT SELECT THIS DEVICE NAME when using the Add Printer Wizard, to avoid overlapping device driver conflicts. It won't show up in the print dialog menu regardless of what you do, so the only method that works, is to use the drivers you installed in conjunction with the Add Printer Wizard, in order to set up the printer. 2A.) Settings -> Bluetooth & devices -> Printers & scanners -> Add a printer or scanner -> Add Device -> The printer that I want isn't listed -> Add a new device manually -> Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings -> Use an existing port: USB002 (LexmarkLexmark 610 Series) -> Install the printer driver -> Manufacturer: Lexmark -> Printers: Lexmark MX610 Series XL -> Which version of the driver do you want to use? -> Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended) -> Printer name: Lexmark MX610 Series XL -> Printer Sharing: Do not share this printer -> Set as the default printer 2B.) Alternate: Settings -> Bluetooth & devices -> Printers & scanners -> Add a printer or scanner -> Add Device -> The printer that I want isn't listed -> Add a new device manually -> Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings -> Use an existing port: USB002 (LexmarkLexmark 610 Series) -> Install the printer driver -> Manufacturer: Lexmark -> Printers: Lexmark MX610 Series XL -> Printer name: Lexmark MX610 Series XL -> Printer Sharing: Do not share this printer -> Set as the default printer NOTE: While the Xerox Global Print Driver *may* work, it doesn't let you fully configure the printer prior to queuing any print job. 2C.) Last Resort: Settings -> Bluetooth & devices -> Printers & scanners -> Add a printer or scanner -> Add Device -> The printer that I want isn't listed -> Add a new device manually -> Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings -> Use an existing port: USB002 (LexmarkLexmark 610 Series) -> Install the printer driver -> Manufacturer: Xerox -> Printers: Xerox Global Print Driver PCL6 -> Printer name: Lexmark MX610 XL -> Printer Sharing: Do not share this printer -> Set as the default printer 3.) Open the "Devices and Printers" Control Panel item to verify that the printer is listed as the default printer: Settings -> Bluetooth & devices -> View more devices -> More devices and printer settings 4.) Modify the printer settings to maintain page and margin alignment, regardless of the type of paper placed in the paper feeder tray: Settings -> Bluetooth & devices -> Printers & scanners -> Lexmark MX610 Series XL -> Printing preferences -> Layout -> Print on both sides (Duplex) -> Print on both sides -> Short edge Settings -> Bluetooth & devices -> Printers & scanners -> Lexmark MX610 Series XL -> Printing preferences -> Layout -> Document Reading Order Preset -> Left to right Settings -> Bluetooth & devices -> Printers & scanners -> Lexmark MX610 Series XL -> Printing preferences -> Layout -> Page Layouts -> Normal Add or install a printer in Windows - Microsoft Support -> https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/printer/add-or-install-a-printer-in-windowsRepurposed Old Pc
Been self hosting some stuff for the family almost two years with this old pc, but it seems that my server never used 30% of its capabilities , i guess still can wait a while before i do a major upgrade. apart from cant play any modern games. maybe i should add a better GPU making it gaming capable? i wonder if 3050 a good choice? combining with this cpu i7 8700Internet speeds plummeted after the Windows 10 May Update, dropping from 1 Gbps to 100 Mbps
After updating to version 26200.8457 in May, my wired internet speed suddenly slowed down. When I ran a speed test with a Gigabit broadband connection, the download speed dropped to only around 100 Mbps. Everything was working fine with the April version; this issue only appeared after the update. Has anyone else experienced the same problem?
Windows PC Stuck in reboot loop investigation
Good day, i bought a new computer about 6months ago, it worked like a charm for lets say 3months but after that when i booted it up at the morning it kept on restarting for like 5times until it automatically resets bios settings and then it managed to finally boot up. Tbh i didnt payed that much attention to it before considering after it worked without problems again but today after approximate another 3months it happened again, also what i find interesting is that after it happened before and today i changed my bios settings to what i used to run and not kept them in default values and it still works. Is there any way i can tell what is causing it? Event viewer for example or something, i posted picture from my event viewer, can also copy everything it says in listed events but i am not sure if it may contain some information that shouldnt be posted publicly and also its quite a lot of text so not doing it just yet, let me know if there is something that stands out to people that understand what is it about because i am completely lost in this informations and i may post it. What i think may cause it is CPU Curve optimizer because i set offset on all cores to -10 so my cpu doesnt run unneceserry very hot (ryzen 5 5600) tends to run quite hot in general. But once again it feels weird to run without problem for few months and then all of the sudden causing reboot loop. Thanks for all your help, hopefully we will find out whats causing it.My Bluetooth amp isn't listed in Windows but IS listed on phone, Other devices are listed in Windows
I have a Denon amplifier that supports Bluetooth - and in the past I could connect to it from my Windows 10 laptop. However: My Denon amplifier is no longer listed in "Settings > Bluetooth & other devices" on my laptop - not even if I select "Add a Bluetooth or other device". My other Bluetooth devices are still listed there and I can still connect to my other devices from my laptop My Denon amplifier is still listed on my phone, which can still connect to it. 3. implies that the problem is with Windows, not with my amp. But 2. implies that my laptop's Bluetooth is partially working. "Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC" is switched on. How can I fix this? Many thanks for any help. DaveWhich version of Windows 10 is the most streamlined and runs smoothly on an older computer?
My computer is a bit old, and I want to install Windows 10 but am worried it might run slowly. Which version (such as LTSC, IoT Enterprise, or the Lite edition) is currently the most resource-efficient and runs the smoothest?Fixing Wi-Fi Problems Quickly in Windows 11
A stable Wi-Fi connection has become essential for work, education, entertainment, and staying connected with family and friends. Whether you’re attending an important video meeting, streaming your favorite series, or simply browsing the web, losing your internet connection can be incredibly frustrating. Fortunately, most Wi-Fi problems in Windows 11 can be resolved without needing professional technical support. https://dellenny.com/fixing-wi-fi-problems-quickly-in-windows-11/
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