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The computer was working fine in the afternoon, but the taskbar was not working in the evening.
The taskbar disappeared, and an error message popped up when I clicked on the application. After 20 minutes, the taskbar reappeared, but I couldn't open any folders. Then, after a few minutes, the taskbar disappeared again. What kind of error is this?
Download and Install Windows Updates offline using the wsusscn2.cab file and Windows Update API
Hi, I'm trying to find a way to install Windows Updates (CAB files) on offline Windows 10 V1809 computers. Overall the process I'm trying to automate is: 1. Scan for missing Windows Updates on the computer and download all missing Windows Updates 2. On an offline computer - install the Updates. I'm using the wsusscn2.cab file as described here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/wua_sdk/using-wua-to-scan-for-updates-offline to search the updates, download them, and then try to install them. I manage to search and download the updates, but I encounter this error when trying to install: When -2145124318 in Hex is: 0x80240022 This error code = WU_E_ALL_UPDATES_FAILED Operation failed for all the updates. How can I fix my code to successfully install this updates? Here is the code I'm using: #Search for Windows Updates: # Load the Windows Update Agent COM object $UpdateSession = New-Object -ComObject Microsoft.Update.Session $UpdateServiceManager = New-Object -ComObject Microsoft.Update.ServiceManager #Load the wsusscn2.cab file that enables offline Updates instllation: $UpdateService = $UpdateServiceManager.AddScanPackageService("Offline Sync Service", "c:\wsusscn2.cab") # Create a searcher for available updates $UpdateSearcher = $UpdateSession.CreateUpdateSearcher() # Search for updates in the SoftwareDistribution folder: #The ServerSelection enumeration defines values that describe the type of server to use for an update search operation. # ssOthers: Search another server, to be specified by other means $updateSearcher.ServerSelection = 3 # ssOthers $UpdateSearcher.ServiceID = $UpdateService.ServiceID $Criteria = "IsInstalled=0 and Type='Software'" $SearchResult = $UpdateSearcher.Search($Criteria) $Updates = $SearchResult.Updates if ($SearchResult.Updates.Count -eq 0) { write-Host "There are no applicable updates" } #Download the Windows Updates (to SoftwareDistribution): $SearchResult = $Updates # Create a Windows Update Session $Session = New-Object -ComObject Microsoft.Update.Session # Create a Windows Update Downloader: $Downloader = $Session.CreateUpdateDownloader() $Downloader.Updates = $SearchResult #Download updates to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution $Downloader.Download() #Install the Windows Updates from SoftwareDistribution: # Create the Installer Object: $installer = New-Object -ComObject Microsoft.Update.Installer $Installer.Updates = $Updates #Install updates: $Result = $Installer.Install() Thanks, AnnWindows 10 or 11 on 4GB ram
I've got a Soft laptop with 4GB of ram... Not upgradable, although I was able to add a sata ssd to augment/replace the 64GB eMMC. It's clearly garbage, but I've got my reasons... Anyway, it has Windows 10, and could get 11. Since I trust y'all. Did Microsoft make Windows 11 better on low ram than 10 is? I can do everything I need to do with this in 10, but if it's likely to be better in 11, I'll suck it up and try. Yes yes, I know the ways of FreeBSD and Linux. It's not going on this laptop at this time. I use this laptop when I travel in case I need a computer and can't use my phone, and for OBD/Forscan, and now for FIRST Robotics... It's pretty slow running VS Code, which is fine, the kids' laptops run circles around mine, which is great. But if I got a little more usable ram in 11, it'd be worth it.Old Win 10 PC died, can't find Licence Key
Had my almost 10 year old desktop killed by a power surge, PSU and motherboard were fried. I've tried finding the licence key on the still working C: but no luck. Having a new desktop built and Win 11 is being installed (not buying a licence). If I log into my Microsoft account on this new machine will it automatically licence itself? When I log into my Microsoft account it doesn't show that I ever purchased Win 10.
Changing word and page count on Windows 10
Hi, I have googled this question but didn't find a clear answer Does it really matter if word/page counts change in a large word document? I have been using editor on a document a couple of hundred pages long. The word count has been giving me an idea of how much I have removed from the document as I work. I didnt close down the document, and this morning when I came back to it, instead of roughly 102800 words and 210 pages, it showed around 104000 words and 212 pages which is where I started at. I saved a copy, shut down and reopened the document and it still showed the same counts. I scanned the document for changes I had made and they appear to be all there, however now editor is indicating more changes required to areas it previously didnt (editor corrections and refinements are completely different) Is this indicating just a delayed updating problem with the document, because I didn't shut it down for an extended period, or is it something more serious?
How do I convert video to mp3 audio on my pc?
Hi folks, I got a bunch of videos (mostly MP4s and MKVs) and I just want to rip the audio out as MP3s, ideally without killing the quality. I'd rather not use riksy online video to mp3 converters because some of the files are big and I don't feel like uploading them to random servers. Looking for something fast, easy, and hopefully with batch support that let me convert video to mp3 audio on my pc. Could be desktop software, command line, whatever works best in 2025. What are you all using lately? Appreciate any suggestions!
How can I upgrade or install Windows 11 on surface book 1st gen?
My Surface Book (1st Gen) runs Windows 10 22H2 and can't be upgraded to Windows 11 via the Windows update section. I was told Windows 10 will be end of support this October. It could be dangerous to not receive security update. Can Surface Book to be upgraded to Windows 11? If yes, how can I install Windows 11 on surface book as it seems not fully compatible with Windows 11 system requirements. I don't want to spend another $1,299 to get a new Surface book device as this one is still working good, powered by Intel Core i5-6300U, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Geforce 940M 1GB.MBR2GPT Disk layout validation failed
When i try to run mbr2gpt /validate /disk:0 /allowFullOS i get the following output MBR2GPT: Attempting to validate disk 0 MBR2GPT: Retrieving layout of disk MBR2GPT: Validating layout, disk sector size is: 512 bytes Disk layout validation failed for disk 0 I read a bit about it, and it seems to not work because disk 0 isnt a system disk, but in my case it is. I am using build 1709
