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Win11 update in BIOS loop.
11 July 2026 Hi My Win11 notebook was updating and then it suddenly went in to a BIOS loop. After downloading Win11 setup installation from the Media Creation Tool on a USB stick, I restrated the notebook with the usb in place and I reached the "Select setup option" see pic below. This screen asks to 1) Install Win 11 or 2) Repair my PC. I chose to repair my PC - clicked Next and was immediately returned to the "Select setup option" screen another loop? Anyway the other option is the Install Windoes 11 and check the "I agree everything will be deleted inc. files apps and settings". I am hesitant to use this option as I don't want to lose any of my data on the Sata Hdd. Q: Is there is another way to reinstall Win11 without loss of data? In order not to lose any data I decided to install a new Sata Hdd and Win11 - afresh. But now in the Bios the the newly installed Hdd is displayed but the usb stick with the Win11 setup from the Media Creation Tool is nowhere to be seen? Q: Why does the Bios does not recognize the usb stick with the Win11 setup when booted or when in the Bios? I have reset the Bios settings for the boot as advised on the manufacuture's website. Also, when I tried to read the old Hdd on another laptop the Hdd opens but the users field is empty - I read that this something to do with Hdd drive access privileges and need to reset to "anyone can access the Hdd". Not at all sure how to reset the Users access. To save the data on the old Hdd and get the new Hdd up and running - what is the best solution. Thanks, srm
Language Keyboard Input
Hello I do a lot of typing in both English (UK) and Korean I have both profiles input so I can switch between the two, however whenever I switch to Korean it only types English letters unless I click the A (see image) and then that changes it to Korean. Anyone know if there is a shortcut or a way to make it permantly input in Korean
Infrequent Blue Screen Errors Triggered by Firmware Conflicts
I'm dealing with intermittent blue screen crashes on my Windows system that appear to be triggered by firmware-level conflicts, often occurring during hardware detection or driver initialization. The errors are infrequent and hard to reproduce consistently, but I suspect outdated BIOS settings, UEFI boot mismatches, or conflicting firmware for connected peripherals might be the root cause.Access to Recycle Bin
Hi, Lots of comments on-line about Windows Explorer shutting down if asked to open a folder containg lots of files. I've followed the common advice and set the Folder Options as here: and that seems to work in all cases except one; there'a always an exception isn't there? I'm ashamed that a sequence of photos (usually backed up to at least 2 devices as well as main PC) has been lost through my own incompetence. Never fear, I think, there's the Recycle Bin, but opening in in File Explorer lasts for abour 4 or 5 seconds then Explorer closes. I tried a quick click on Restore All but no luck. Is there a way to examine, choose and restore these files? Grateful for any solution to my self-generated problem. DavidThe Endless Boot Loop: When Windows Refuses to Start No Matter What
I'm stuck in an endless boot loop where my Windows refuses to start no matter what I try, and it keeps restarting repeatedly without reaching the login screen. I've already attempted to boot into safe mode and use recovery options, but the problem persists, making it impossible to access my files or use my computer normally.
Can't login to site using Yubikey via Firefox
Hello, about 3 - 4 weeks ago I used my Yubikey to login to a secure site via Firefox. Yesterday I again tried to login to the same site using my Yubikey and failed. An error messaged appears as per the screen shot. I then tried another two browsers (Edge, Vivaldi) and succeeded in using both browsers to login using my Yubikey. I also was able to login to (using my Yubikey) the same site via Firefox on my Windows laptop without issue. My two Firefox apps are not linked in any way. Has anyone else come across this issue and know of a way to fix the problem? I manged to find and lose a reddit post that discussed the same problem. In the end the reddit author said it was a windows issue and fixed via Settings > Privacy & Security > Passkeys (very bottom of the page). The author said he granted permission to Firefox to use the Yubikey via the "Let apps create and use passkeys" drop down. I attempted this, but the dropdown doesn't open (or is empty), regardless of the status of the "Passkey access" button which was initially on. In the "recent activity" drop down I can see requests from Firefox, Edge and Vivaldi. I have also reached out to the Firefox community for help on the subject.Print dialog will not show Print individual pages.
I sware I had this before but not now. When on windows 11 and I open a .txt file in W11 notepad it does not give me the option to print individual pages. E.G. page 2 or 4-5 something like that. However when I open the same file in notepad++ it does show the ablity to print all or individual pages. Now if I open mspaint, a picture, it does show the normal print individual or all pages. Very frustrating. Why doesnt w11 noteapd do this. The only help I have seen is either to go back to win10 dialog. Which seems a step backward, and also turn off duplex. Which I did do but did not change anything. Can anyone help me to print in W11 notepad so that I can print individual pages or a range of pages. Thank you. Below I will paste two pictures. One is of the dialog not showing the ability to print selected pages, the whole secotion is missiong but then the notepad++ showing it ?? Note on the next image "Pages" is missing. But on the last image pages exists.Windows 11 Insider Experimental Future Platform build is stuck at 29591, and no updates are detected
I went to Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates, hoping to detect and download version 29595, but it actually told me that I was already running the latest version and couldn't update to 29595.
Windows 11 Partitions
Recently I bought a new computer because Windows 10 is no longer supported. It came with Windows11 Pro installed. When I ran setup it partitioned my SSD into two drives. The second drive is called Data. Does Windows use this drive for anything? If not, can I delete the second drive so I can increase the size of the primary drive? Otherwise I will have no use for over half my 512 Gb SSD. I have attached a screenshot of Disk Manager above.
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