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Windows Sandbox
I had to reinstall my computer after the NVMe drive failed and was replaced. The current version of Windows is Windows 11 Business, version 25H2 (OS build 26200.7462). I enabled Windows Sandbox. However, it fails to run with the error: “Windows Sandbox failed to initialize. The media is write-protected (0x80070013)”. I previously had this Windows optional feature enabled without any issues. I have disabled BitLocker, turned off some core isolation features, disabled other Microsoft Defender anti-virus features and in addition followed some recommended steps in Microsoft Support documentation. However, the issue persists. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Should this pop-up on the Windows 10 system be taken seriously？
The system suddenly displayed an unsolicited prompt window. It is unclear whether this involves a security threat, a system error, or merely a harmless notification. It is necessary to determine whether immediate action is required and how to respond.
How do I download an entire album from Apple Music?
Hi, New to Apple Music and I can't find a download option when I am browsing an album from the Apple Music app on Windows 10 PC. I need some of the songs so I can complete a home project for music course. Could you please suggest a simple way to help me download an entire album from Apple Music on my Windows PC? Thank u!
Windows 11 upgrade failed as it says "The PC must support TPM 2.0"
I have a powerful gaming PC built a few years ago with an Intel i7 8th gen processor, 16GB RAM, RX 560 4G graphics card and 512GB SSD. This error pops up when I was planning to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 on my pc: This PC must support TPM 2.0 It directly comes from Windows 11 setup utility and tells me this pc doesn't currently meet windows 11 system requirements. How can I fix "This PC must support TPM2.0" error so I can finished updating to Windows 11 from Windows 10.
Windows 11 Home - Update - Bitlocker
Lenovo laptop Windows 11 Home Around November 15 my Lenovo laptop installed a update. When the laptop rebooted it asked for a Bitlocker key. Logging onto the Windows recovery website it wanted to send a validation code to a phone I no longer have. I did the 30 day wait for a Bitlocker recovery key to be emailed. When it arrived I entered the Bitlocker key. On restart it now states 'The application or operating system couldn't be loaded... File: \windows\system32\winload.efi. Error code: 0xc0000225'. Have I lost all the data on the hard drive? Should I disable anything in BIOS - Secure Boot? Windows Boot Manager? Intel Platform Trust Technology? Clear Intel PTT Key? Thanks for the help. DH
Ctrl v not working
Whenever i try to copy and paste anything, instead of the text i copied this address appears: C:\Users\fooni\AppData\Local\Temp\PRODUCT_NAME_UNKNOWN_CrashDumpPRODUCT_VERSION_MAJOR_UNKNOWN-PRODUCT_VERSION_MINOR_UNKNOWN-2024-06-12--01-30-12_.dmp I have tried changing the input language but it didn't work.Windows Server 2019 Failed to Install Network Adapter
When attempting to use a USB wireless network adapter on Windows Server 2019, after running the included driver, the device appears under “Other devices” in Device Manager with a garbled name marked by a yellow exclamation mark and fails to be recognized properly. Previously, a PCIe wireless network card was used, but the connection was extremely unstable (frequent disconnections, high packet loss, abnormal bandwidth). Even with the “Wireless LAN Service” enabled, it was barely usable. Could this system have compatibility issues with consumer-grade wireless network cards? Seeking driver solutions or alternatives.
After updating to Windows 10, the system got stuck in an infinite loop of automatic repair.
After restarting due to an update, the computer entered an infinite loop of automatic repair. Attempts to access the advanced options interface failed because the “Startup Settings” option did not appear in the menu, preventing entry into Safe Mode or disabling automatic restart via conventional methods. Seeking alternative viable solutions.Windows 10 search bar is lagging
The system runs smoothly except for severe lag and delays when using the search function in the taskbar or Start menu (slow input response and long result loading times). All other applications and system operations function normally. Please provide optimization or repair solutions specifically for the search function.
Windows 10 virtual machine and host machine display an error message stating it cannot run.
The same application fails to run on both virtual machines and physical machines running Windows 10. It has been confirmed that the program functions normally on devices with other system versions. We seek compatibility adjustments or solutions specifically for the Win11 environment.Windows 11 frequently prompts to restart the computer during startup.
When booting up, the computer frequently prompts “Restart required” (despite no prior updates or other operations). After performing a forced shutdown and restarting, the system boots normally. This issue has recurred twice with identical symptoms. Please identify the root cause and provide a permanent solution.
Can't Sign in to anything with my Microsoft account
After the last update or so, I can't sign in to the Microsoft store or the Xbox app or the settings. There is no error code or anything, it just flashes the sign in page and disappear. In the store I get the error "We encountered an error. Please try signing in again later." and that's all. I tried all sorts of thing like resetting and repairing the Microsoft store and Xbox app, but those did nothing. i tried these commands "sfc /scannowsfc /scannow" and "Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth" but still nothing. Does anyone have the same error or knows a fix, please let me know. Thanks
High CPU usage by Antimalware Service Executable (Windows Defender) on every login
Hello, I am experiencing a persistent issue with Windows Defender. The background process Antimalware Service Executable (MsMpEng.exe) consumes extremely high CPU usage every time I log in, making the system nearly unusable. The only temporary workaround I have found is disabling real-time protection, which immediately stops the high CPU usage. However, I do not want to permanently disable protection for security reasons. Here is what I have already tried and what did not help: Reducing Windows Defender CPU usage from 20 percent to 5 percent did not help, the process still uses most of the CPU. Excluding my drives from scanning did not help, I excluded both drives I use but Defender still appears to be scanning something in the background. Removing Windows Defender entirely seems like the only effective solution, but I understand this is not recommended since it is a built-in system component and could cause system issues. For several months now, my routine has been logging in and manually turning off real-time protection just to be able to use my system, which is not a sustainable or secure solution. Is there any way to resolve this issue while keeping Windows Defender enabled? Any guidance or recommended troubleshooting steps would be greatly appreciated.Why Can't Login to my Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Router?
I'm having trouble accessing my Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 router because I'm unable to login to its web interface, and I'm not sure what the issue is or how to resolve it. When I try to access the router's admin page using the default IP address or the router's IP address, I'm being prompted to enter the administrator username and password, but my usual login credentials aren't working, and I'm getting an error message or being denied access, and I'm not sure what to do next.Intel Wireless-AC 9260 160MHz cannot start (Error code 10)
Hi, Earlier today my integrated wifi card on my Asus Tuf gaming x570-plus Wifi has suddenly given out. It is a Intel Wireless-AC 9260 160MHz. It has been repeatedly displaying error code 10. I have followed the following instructions and have had no progress: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000031150/wireless/wireless-software.html: I have uninstalled and rebooted the computer and the drivers multiple times, tried intel drivers, asus drivers, older drivers and the most recent. All have failed with an error code of 10. I've even tried dskchk /r in the command prompt and even resetting windows, and still this error remains. Please help, I'm completely lost on what to do to fix this
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