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Windows explorer bug: renaming files highlights file name while editing, removing entire name
This has been a problem for several years with Windows explorer. If you work decently fast editing a file name, either by clicking on it or pressing F2, and then start typing immediately, Explorer automatically selects the whole name after about a second. This is really annoying since it removes the entire name if you're typing when this happens.
Windows 11 has got to be the worst Operating System I've ever used in my life
I've never ever been this disappointed in a software product as much as I am disappointed with Windows 11. I've always held onto the current WIN for as long as I could, and last month I bit the bullet and thought I'd give WIN11 a go, and I'm regeretting it ever since. It's not even, "omg this is new, I don't know how to use it" type of frustration - no, the OS is a complete mess, it's unstable, messy, unprofessional, and the entire thing felt fake and dysfunctional on so many levels. It really makes my blood boil. When I drag the volume all the way down in the sound mixer, it doesn't mute the app, I have to click on the app icon itself When I select a lot of files, and I click in that little small gap in-between each file, it deselects all of them When I have a lot of windows open and I would hover over them to select one, it rarely catches it from the first try. I'd click the window I want to use and it never selects it If I have a file path selected in a window, I click away, and I click back again on that window, I get the drop down list of paths that lead to that path and I end up clicking on a completely different path that would take me out of the window I selected When I click on and out of a folder, it updates in the Quick Access bar and in doing so, it glitches the entire UI across all windows open I could go on and on and on, this has got to be the worst product I've ever used. I have a couple big projects I'm finishing now, but after I'm done, I'm going back to Windows 10, and I'd stay with that until it gets hacked by Anonymous or something. My lord what a joke of a product.How to package a zip file with hidden folders and a working local shortcut
I'm publishing a game and need to include a few data files that have to stay in the same folder as the .exe. I want to package everything in a zip that has a hidden folder containing the game files, with a shortcut placed right next to it—so users don't get confused or try to move the .exe out of the folder and break the game. The shortcut in the image I have doesn't work because it uses an absolute path instead of a relative one. How can I create a shortcut that points to the .exe inside the folder in a way that works after extraction, no matter where the user unzips it?Windows11 Insider Preview 29667.1000 fails to install, stuck in boot window
Windows11 Insider Preview 29667.1000 fails to install ; it gets stuck in the boot window. After 2 reboots, it has been in the boot window for over 3 hours. I had to force-shut the system twice and reboot back to the existing Win 11 26H2. Any solution, anyone?How to Repair Windows 11 Without Losing Your Files
Windows 11 is generally reliable, but like any operating system, it can develop problems over time. You might find that your computer keeps crashing, takes forever to start, shows a blue screen, gets stuck during updates, or simply refuses to behave the way it used to. Link to the post
Out of order keyboard and mouse input events in Win11
This seems to be a Windows bug, but it's a subtle one. I run Win 11 Pro for Workstations, currently Version 25H2, OS Build 26200.9445. For the last month or so (I'm unsure just how long) it has frequently scrambled the order of typing, pasting & mouse actions, in many or perhaps all programs. (Note: In the following, when I write ^v I mean ctrl+V, not the literal "^v" characters.) For instance, if the Windows clipboard contains "Jonathan Smith" I might quickly type in Chrome or Vscode: Dear ^v, what I expect is: Dear Jonathan Smith, but what I get is often: Dear ,Jonathan Smith Another probably-related issue is with drag-selecting. For instance, in Vscode's search pop-up, if I have a snippet of text there which I'd previously typed, and I click at the right-end and then quickly drag left past the left-end of the box, I expect the whole snippet of text to be selected. But often the first 1 or 2 characters are omitted. For instance, if the search box contains https://google.com and I click to the right of the "m" and drag left past the beginning, what ends up in the clipboard might be ttps://google.com or tps://google.com It's as if Windows is no longer correctly keeping track of the order in which input operations happen. My mouse and keyboard are wired, not bluetooth, so I don't think the problem can be bluetooth-related. Windows "Clipboard history" is turned off (since I use Ditto). What is going on?Windows Says I Have No Internet While Everything Works
Windows keeps showing the "No Internet, Secured" message even though I'm clearly connected and everything works fine, including browsing, streaming, and downloads. It's just a cosmetic annoyance, but it's driving me crazy because the icon shows a warning while my connection is actually perfectly functional.The Mouse Cursor Suddenly Has a Mind of Its Own
My mouse cursor has started moving on its own, jumping around and clicking things without me touching it, which makes the computer almost impossible to use. This happens randomly and I have no idea what is causing it, so I am hoping someone here can help me figure out what is wrong and how to fix it.
Why does Windows Update always happen when I’m in a hurry?
Whenever I am in a hurry or trying to use my computer quickly, Windows Update always starts automatically and consumes a lot of system resources. This causes my device to slow down or become unresponsive, making it difficult to complete urgent tasks, and it feels like Windows Update has a mind of its own, interrupting my workflow at the worst possible moments.
Windows 10 Start menu search takes forever to return results
Whenever I search for something in the Start menu, it takes 10–15 seconds before any results show up. Sometimes it just shows a blank box and never loads. Apps work fine when I open them manually, so the issue seems specific to search. I've already rebuilt the search index, restarted the Windows Search service, and ran the troubleshooter. Nothing changed. It's a clean install with an SSD and plenty of free space. Anyone run into this or know what else I could try?Windows 10 keeps installing the same update over and over
Every time I check for updates, Windows 10 downloads and installs the same cumulative update—then immediately offers it again after a restart. I've already tried hiding it with the wushowhide tool, pausing updates, and even clearing the SoftwareDistribution folder. Nothing sticks. It just keeps coming back. Anyone know how to actually stop this loop?
File History problems after installing KB5124008, KB5126052,KB5126146, KB5122878, and KB890830
This morning, I ran Windows Update on two Windows 10/11 computers, but the file history feature stopped working completely after the update. Previously, after updating KB5121003 and KB5101684, files could still be backed up to the D: drive normally. The "Last Backup" time in "File History" is not updating correctly. Newly created or saved Word documents, pictures, videos, etc., still show "No previous version available" in "Content → Previous Versions". No folders were corrected; their dates are automatically updated. After running Windows Update again today, the file history feature stopped working on both computers. The File History panel pops up but cannot be used, prompting for a hard drive connection. (The hard drive is connected and I've confirmed it can read and write.) resulting in an "InconsistentState" entry in C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\FileHistory\Configuration. I'm very angry. If Microsoft doesn't address this, I'll keep complaining. If anyone else has encountered the same situation, please leave a comment below. You can also check Microsoft Q&A or the Microsoft Community Hub. The five updates installed are: September 8, 2026—KB5122878 (OS Builds 19045.7725 and 19044.7725) September 8, 2026-KB5126146 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1 for Windows 10 Version 22H2 2026-09 Security Update (KB5124008) (26200.9445) 2026-09 .NET Framework Security Update (KB5126052) Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - v5.145 (KB890830) Deleting the %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows\FileHistory folder also failed. Furthermore, "File History" itself is not listed in Microsoft's "Deprecated Features List." While other backup features suggest that Microsoft has no plans to discontinue it. Microsoft is going to pretend it doesn't exist. These worked normally before the update but stopped working afterward. This is to inform other users experiencing the same problem.Did this happen after the Windows 10 update?
I just finished installing a Windows update today, and this appeared on my screen. I’ve never seen this before, and to be honest, I’m a little scared—I don’t know what it means or if there’s something wrong with my computer. Should I be worried? Is this normal after an update, or is there a problem with the system?Possible to how to create artistic image with photo to art ai?
Hey everyone, I have some photos I'd love to turn into artistic-style images using AI (like paintings, anime, or illustration styles) but I have no idea where to start. Are there any good photo to art ai tool for creating artistic image for a beginner? Also open to tips on getting better results — like how to write prompts or pick styles that actually look good, instead of coming out weird or too "AI-generated" looking. Thanks in advance!Can a USB-C dock reduce SSD transfer speeds?
Yes, a USB-C dock can reduce SSD transfer speeds because it shares the host system's limited USB bandwidth among multiple connected peripherals. When multiple high-bandwidth devices like external SSDs, displays, or network adapters are used simultaneously through the same dock, the available bandwidth gets split, which can significantly bottleneck the SSD's sequential transfer rates compared to a direct connection to the laptop.Is my computer broken, or am I just using it incorrectly?
My computer keeps waking up from sleep on its own, and the volume drops whenever another app plays audio. I've tried the usual fixes like disabling wake timers and adjusting communication settings, but nothing works. Is my computer broken, or am I just using it incorrectly?File Explorer randomly freezes and restarts on Windows 10
File Explorer keeps freezing and restarting out of nowhere on my Windows 10 PC. It usually happens when I open certain folders, but sometimes it just crashes while sitting idle. No error message—the window just disappears and the taskbar flickers for a second. I've tried clearing the thumbnail cache, running sfc /scannow, and restarting Explorer manually. Still happens. It's a clean install with no unusual software running. Anyone else seen this or know what might be causing it?
Windows 10 won't let me rename or delete certain folders
Some folders on my Windows 10 PC won't let me rename or delete them. I get an error saying the folder is in use or I need permission from myself, which makes no sense since I'm the admin. I've already tried taking ownership, running as administrator, and restarting Explorer. Still blocked. It happens on a few random folders, not all of them. Anyone know what's actually going on?Win10 Built-in Feedback Hub fails to load and shows a blank page after the latest update
After recently installing a cumulative update, the Feedback Hub app opens to a blank screen with no content. The navigation menu on the left appears, but the main area remains empty. Uninstalling and reinstalling the app from the Microsoft Store does not resolve this issue. The app works normally on other user accounts on the same device, indicating that this is a user profile-related issue.
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