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Windows - We know we have a lot of work to do
Windows president addresses current state of Windows after AI backlash — "We know we have a lot of work to do"
DeclanRhodes
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Nov 21, 2025
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Does Microsoft's doing so make sense?
Microsoft just revealed how Windows 11 is evolving into an agentic OS — introduces new 'agentic workspace'. Does Microsoft's doing so make sense?
JasperMonroe
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Nov 21, 2025
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A Power Laptop
So my new laptop finally arrived and i've now got her all set up and conquering maps. The customer service from PCS was second to none I had some trouble getting the liquid cooling set-up and the Tech Support took me through the problem solving step by step to flush the system to get it working. I have one last thing to add that sadly won't arrive till after Christmas.
AmeliaAdams
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Nov 21, 2025
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The memory on the C drive of the Windows system is full and continues to grow.
The C drive has been taking up more and more memory these past few days, and my computer has been running slowly. Can anyone help me? I've tried a few things, but it's still taking up too much space.
LarkinFox
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Nov 21, 2025
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Windows system update system encountered problems
Hello. After the latest update, when I turn on my laptop, only the loading cursor appears after the logo, and there is no other response. How should I handle this? My laptop model is Dell. I tried automatic repair, but the system prompted that the repair failed. Then I restarted the laptop in safe mode, and this appeared. What should I do?
XanderBearcreek
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Nov 21, 2025
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Window Insider sign in problem
I was in the insider program untill I tried something with my account and it removed me. I tried to enter, but when I press "link an account" it gives me a windows that closes. I was on dev, so I don't want to stay to much without updates.
GabrielStone
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Nov 21, 2025
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iPhone mirroring not working on mac. Any suggestion to fix it?
I bought a refurbished iMac 2020 and would like to mirror my iPhone screen to Mac as the large screen is more comfortable and convenient for document editing and watch the videos saved on iPhone. However, the built in app on mac can't detect my iPhone for screen mirroring. This might because the iMac is a bit old and not running the latest macOS operating system. Is there any alternatives if iPhone mirroring not working on Mac? I have tried to update the iOS to latest supported version as well as the macOS but no avail. Hope someone could help on this. Best Regards, Mike
Mikaeliop
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Nov 21, 2025
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Leaving Windows Insider Program
I wanted to leave the insider program since 25H2 is already out but after clicking "Leave the program now", my account still says the following (check screenshots). How do I fully remove this without reinstalling Windows 11 all over again. Edition Windows 11 Pro Version 25H2 Installed on ‎Sep ‎13, ‎2025 OS build 26200.6725 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.253.0
AidenWalker
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Nov 21, 2025
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Next-generation Windows major feature addition
If Windows 11 is not easy to use, I hope Microsoft will work hard to develop Windows 12 with major feature additions: Enhancing the Visual Experience: The transparency effect has been improved, and the glass effect has been added. The system avatar is rounded and rectangular, and the search box is rectangular (more in line with the current design trend). Added top information bar (weather, date and time). Uses Windows 11's startup sounds. Start Menu/Screen: Structural Innovation: Clearly divided into accounts, pinned list (most used/recommended), pinned tiles (four-column layout) for clear. Full-screen Start Screen Return: Blends the traditional lists of Windows 7 with Windows 8.1-style live tiles (Info Display and Quick Launch) that support both horizontal and vertical arrangements. Tile Flexibility Enhancement: Available in five sizes: small, medium, wide, large, and high, far exceeding the previous options. Custom tile options: Includes colorful, light, dark, transparent (default), translucent tones for a high degree of personalization. Migration-friendly: When upgrading from Win8.1, 10, and 11, fixed apps and websites are automatically migrated, reducing user reconfiguration workload. Copilot Tiles: The AI assistant Copilot gets exclusive tiles that show its importance. Taskbar & Search: Search box becomes larger & shapes change: The search box is more conspicuous, from circular (Win11) to rectangular, and wider options are supported to strengthen the search entry. Search menu flexibility: The height is freely adjustable to align with the Start menu style. Personalized lock screen interface: Date and time alignment is divided into left and center. New photo effects put the subject of the photo before or after time. Widgets: Pin to Desktop: No longer limited to a small panel above the taskbar, it can be pinned anywhere on the desktop like a traditional gadget. Full-screen mode: The left is the widget panel, and the right is the information source (such as news), supporting up to six columns for more information. New Widgets: It is explicitly mentioned that the "People" widget and the "Cortana Suggestions" widget will be coming (although Cortana itself seems to have updated as well). Microsoft Store Widgets: Specialized Store Entry Widgets. Productivity and Multitasking Enhancement: Task view returns to the Win10 experience Drag and drop to multi-desktop: More mature multi-desktop management. Window switching returns to the Win10 experience: The Alt Tab experience returns to the classic. Stick Assistant returns to Win10 experience with significant enhancements: Supports ultra-widescreen (21:9, 32:9). Support for up to eight snap layouts, especially for large landscape screens, a productivity tool. App Updates: New Mail, Calendar, People: Highlights and may be accompanied by UI and feature updates. New version of Cortana: Multilingual Support: Expands the range of use. Return of consumer skills: Music control, smart home control, third-party skills return, trying to restore their usefulness as voice assistants. Microsoft Store refresh: UWP app returns: Some high-quality UWP apps are back on the shelves. Game Ecosystem Expansion: Added PlayStation App and Nintendo Game Zone, significantly expanding game-related content. Android Subsystem Regression: WSA regression, with a special emphasis on the ability of apps that support landscape display to run in full screen (solving one of the previous major pain points). Notification Center and Calendar Separation: The notification center and calendar's quick operation panel are separated, potentially leading to a cleaner interface and more focused operations. Transfer data: Transfer partitions, personal files, and apps from your old PC to a new PC or hard drive. Classic apps and features return at scale: This is the most notable (and questionable) section, including: Apps: MSN Series apps, Tips, Print 3D, Maps, desktop messaging apps, Windows Media Center, Windows 7 desktop widgets, Windows 8.1 apps (partial). System features: Homegroup, Timeline (cross-device history), Tablet mode, Windows Ink Workspace. Core & Version: Version number: Launched 26H1, the build number resets to 12.0.0, marking a significant new beginning. System naming: Windows 12 and Windows 12e are mentioned, as well as Windows 12 Ultra. Extensive free upgrade paths: Covers Windows 11 (including SE), Windows 10 (including S, 10X), Windows 8/8.1 (including RT), and Windows 7. This is a key strategy to attract users to migrate. Hardware requirements are graded: Windows 12e: Ultra-low threshold (2GB RAM, 32GB storage), for education or basic devices, may be similar to the Cloud/SE version. Windows 12 (Basic/Home/Pro, etc.): Mainstream threshold (4GB RAM, 64GB storage), removal of strict restrictions such as TPM (the most significant change!) ）。 Windows 12 Ultra (Ultimate): High-performance threshold (8GB RAM, 128GB storage, TPM 2.0, DirectX 12), unlocks all advanced features (e.g. advanced AI features, extreme performance optimization?) ）。 Significantly longer life cycle: Home/Professional/Workstation Edition: 2 years -> 4 years. Enterprise/Education/IoT Enterprise Edition: 3 years -> 6 years. This is a huge attraction for enterprise and institutional users, reducing migration frequency and total costs.
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LiXuanChen35
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Nov 21, 2025
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After entering the password in Win11, the screen goes black and only the mouse remains.
Hello, after updating my Windows system, the screen goes black after entering the password, leaving only the mouse cursor. All conventional repair methods are ineffective! Thank you for your response.
Yarisyoyo
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Nov 21, 2025
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