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Windows Explorer preview pane not showing PDF previews
I have raised this issue with Adobe on their forum. I am unable to view previews of adobe PDF documents in the preview pane in Windows Explorer on my computer (i.e. local drive or network drive) unless it is via my OneDrive folder. When trying to view files on WE that are on local or network drives, the preview plane is blank and contains no error message or warning. I have tried the solutions posed in the Adobe forum - none of these have worked. I have tried completely uninstalling and reinstalling - again this has not worked. I refered it to my IT department who tried to edit the registry and use apps such as PowerTools - again this has not worked. Not sure why this has occured as randomly one day it just stopped working. Are there any solutions that actually work for this?Windows 10/11 Auto installing “LG Monitor App Installer” LG Monitor Support Application Drivers”.
This software is not necessary for the proper function of the basic display and PNP function of the display in windows. The software should be OPTIONAL AND INSTALLABLE BY THE USER NOT FORCED INSTALLED BY WINDOWS UPDATE. This software is considered a PUP. (potentially unwanted program) Im a PC technician and repair expert. If I have to plug in LG monitors into my client’s computers and get force installed PUPS (with drivers and junk that is annoying to uninstall) every time I try to fix a client’s PC I would lose my mind. (I already have) I paid hundreds of dollars for my LG screens just so that this happens; fix your **bleep** Microsoft! Windows never did this before just until some recent feature/security update happened. I know this happens with some devices but for these screens it’s straight up not needed. Since when has anybody needed monitor drivers to use their screen??? NOT GRAPHICS DRIVERS. And it does not even install any monitor driver. It installs some “Software component” that runs a background service to install LG crap. And all that does is allow me to install more LG crap. Just the app from more stupid things. PROPOSED SOLUTION program a GUI interference that prompts the user if they want to install drivers YES OR NO from windows update for a newly connected device. Im sure windows 7 did something like that before rather than silently behind your back; crapping on your system.Windows Greed
In my opinion, the primary for the strict requirements for windows 11 is greed. By imposing the TPM 2.0 standard Microsoft and the computer manufacturers have made millions of otherwise excellent systems useless knowing that this would require people to purchase or build new systems. This, of course, enriches the technology companies and especially Microsoft. I have been building systems for many years and until now have been able to upgrade most of my systems to the next windows OS. I am a hobby builder, now retired, and no longer building systems except for my personal use or immediate family. I understand the cyber threats but for personal systems there are many ways to protect your systems. VPN is excellent protection for personal protection and privacy. There are viable security software from many companies to provide malware and hacking protection. I am not a fan of windows 11. I have a couple of windows 11 systems but personally prefer windows 10 pro to windows 11. I think that windows 7 was a better OS in many ways than windows 11. I also remember Microsoft’s promise that “Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows. That updates would made improvements to Windows 10 as needed.” That was an obvious lie. The primary motivation for Windows 11 and its’ security requirements is greed.
Edge Startup Issue
I have a problem with Microsoft Edge and would appreciate any suggestions over what I have already tried. When trying to open Edge, the UAC window comes up. Clicking either option (OK or cancel) makes the UAC go away but nothing happens. There are no processes associated with Edge in task manager. I have attempted Edge repair from Settings>Apps several times. I created a new user with admin permissions, and edge opens just fine. I copied the %localappdata%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data from the failing to the new user and it opens just fine. I copied the same from the generic new user to the real admin account and the same result - not opening in original admin user. I tried installing a new program to see if the UAC was the issue - installed just fine. Windows is caught up with all updates. I have done a SFC and chkdsk, Any other ideas would be appreciated. Windows 11 HomeUnable to 'upgrade' to 11 - what happens with end of support?
My older AMD Motherboard and CPU apparently does not support Win 11. What happens with end of support for Win 10 in October? Will it be safe or practical to still run Win 10, or will I be forced to invest in essentailly a brand new PC? I'm sure I'm not the only one in this boat.Cannot Permanently Set Windows 10 Startup to "Normal Startup"
I am facing an issue with setting my Windows 10 system to "Normal Startup" in the System Configuration (msconfig) tool. Whenever I select Normal Startup and click OK, the Apply button remains greyed out and unavailable for selection. After restarting my system, the configuration reverts back to Selective Startup instead of retaining the Normal Startup setting. What I have tried so far: Verified that all services and startup items are enabled under the Services tab (with "Hide all Microsoft services" checked) and Startup tab via Task Manager. Ensured no advanced boot options (e.g., number of processors or maximum memory) are selected under the Boot tab. Booted into Safe Mode and tried applying Normal Startup from there. Ran sfc /scannow in Command Prompt to check for corrupted system files. No issues were found. System Details: OS: Windows 10 Home (Version 22H2, OS Build 19045.5247) Attached is a screenshot of my System Configuration window for reference:
