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Unable to remove or hide failed Powershell updates in WU
Failed updates such as PowerShell v7.4.6 (x64) appear in Windows Update history and Reliability Monitor even though PowerShell 7 is not serviced through Windows Update. These entries look like genuine failures and cause unnecessary stress and confusion for users. Currently, there is no way to hide or remove these entries, which makes troubleshooting harder and leaves the system looking unhealthy when it is actually fine. I strongly request that Microsoft reintroduce the ability to hide or remove updates from the Windows Update history. At minimum, users should be able to mark failed updates as “ignored” or “hidden” so they no longer appear as ongoing problems. This feature existed in earlier versions of Windows (“Show or Hide Updates” troubleshooter) and was very useful. Bringing it back would reduce confusion, improve user confidence, and save time when dealing with harmless update failures.
Why does Yahoo keep opening in Chrome Windows 11 computer?
Hi everyone, I'm experiencing a frustrating issue with my Windows 11 computer. For some reason, Yahoo keeps opening automatically in Google Chrome, even when I’m not trying to access it. This happens frequently and interrupts my workflow. I've checked my browser settings and extensions, but I can't find anything unusual. I’ve also cleared my browser cache and cookies, but the problem persists. Has anyone else faced a similar issue or knows how to stop this from happening? Thank you!
How to Completely Remove Sign-In/PIN at Start-Up in Windows 11
Greetings, To achieve this, it's crucial to carefully adhere to the following instructions: 1. Begin by navigating to Settings > Accounts > Sign in options. Scroll down to "Additional Settings" in the middle of the page. Ensure that "For enhanced security, restrict Windows Hello Sign-in to Microsoft accounts on this device (Recommended)" is switched OFF. 2. Open netplwiz, select your user profile. If the option "user must enter a username and password to use this computer" is NOT ticked, please tick it, then click Apply. Next, untick the box and click Apply again. This will trigger a pop-up window. 3. When the pop-up window appears, it is critical to avoid common errors. Make sure to delete the prefilled username. Your username should be your entire Microsoft account email address, and the password should correspond to your Microsoft account's password. Any inaccuracies here could prevent the process from working. Click OK on the pop-up window, followed by OK on the netplwiz page. 4. Proceed to restart your computer, and the changes should now be in effect.
Problem with Screen Jumping Around in Full Screen Videos
Hey there, just trying to ask around to see if someone knows how to handle this specific issue. When I play videos in Netflix (I realize it's probably better to approach their support staff, which I have done) with the full screen, the player has recently started jumping around (shifts up and down frequently while playing the video). This does not happen on other websites as far as I can tell. I have tested YouTube, Disney+, the Criterion Channel, and the CNN video player. All of them are fine; the issue only seems to happen on Netflix and only then in full screen. I have updated all my drivers, but this did nothing. I have turned off the graphics acceleration in Edge, which fixed the problem but downgraded the visual fidelity of the video from roughly 4k to like 720p. What else can I try? The most common suggestion I see is to try and fix the connection between the graphics card and the video cable (non-technical term haha), but I don't think that will do anything because the problem is only on one website.
Windows 12 Concept
Questo progetto è un concept creativo di windows 12, sviluppato come esercizio di immaginazione e design. L'immagine allegata rappresenta una visione personale di come potrebbe evolvere l'esperienza utente, con particolare attenzione a: -Interfaccia di vetro moderna e fluida -Nuovi spazi per la produttività e la creatività -Simboli e dettagli che evocano continuità con la storia di Windows Non si tratta di un prodotto ufficiale ma di un contributo visionario alla discussione sul futuro dei sistemi operativi. L'intento è stimolare idee, dialogo e ispirazione tra la community e i team di sviluppo Microsoft. Grazie per l'attenzione. michaelhope1311.
USB drive not visible in file explorer
I have a new laptop which runs on windows 11, when I put a USB stick in, it makes the usual "ding" but it does nothing and is not visible in file explorer. I have done a bit of googling and as a result have looked at the disk management system and it is there. It has been suggested that I assign the drive letter, but that option is greyed out.Trying to join windows insider but stuck in a loop at step 1, “review agreements”
For whatever bizarre reason, I’m unable to join the insiders program because when I click continue, it loads for a moment, and then pops up the exact same window. Does this infinitely. Have restarted the app, rebooted windows, made sure everything else is up to date. Anybody know of a fix for this? Windows 11.Is there a way to have my startup programs in a fix windows selection?
Every time I start up my PC all the startup programs I have setup just start up in random places in random sizes. Might have to do a bit because I am using multiple monitors. Would be nice if they opened in the correct spot. Just a minor QoL, is it possible?
WTH Microsoft files disappeared
My computer has 2 drives, one were windows is installed and the other hard drive for everything else. My files just disappeared from my desktop after a restart. Let me explain. I had 5 files on my desktop and my computer was getting a little sluggish so I thought it would be a good time to perform image restore from Macrium Reflect backup, but before I do anything I copy all my 5 files ( notepad files ) from my desktop and pasted them unto my other hard drive. I then reformatted my C drive hard drive clean. I then did a image restored on this drive and everything was good. I restarted my computer and copy back my files from the other drive onto my desktop, I deleted the folder, I did a windows update afterwards I rebooted the computer again and this time when it loaded my files weren't there on my desktop and the folder that I delete wasn't in the recycling bin, So what happen Microsoft with my files?PC hard-lock/system-lock/freeze after resetting the WiFi connection
Hi. I'm fairly new to the MS tech support forums. My new PC has Windows 11 Pro 25H2 installed and I have a GIGABYTE AORUS B860M WIFI ELITE with a INTEL CORE ULTRA 7 265K CPU. One day after I reset my WIFI connection and was using the internet with Chrome, my PC just froze into a hard-lock or a system lock(display stil on) and I couldn't do anything. I had to switch the power on/off in order to reset my PC. Any ideas as to what is the cause?System Error: nctfmon.exe
I am experiencing a critical issue upon entering safe mode on my computer. A warning message has appeared indicating the following error: ctfmon.exe - Critical System Alert A stack-based buffer overrun has been detected by the system in this application. This security vulnerability may enable unauthorized control over the application. I am currently running OS version 23H2 Build 22631.3880. Is anyone else facing this recent error scenario?Transforming Windows 10 into Windows Vista!
I recorded the process of me transforming Windows 10 into Windows Vista! Editing was a lot of work. Hope y'all like it! Edit: Be careful when clicking the links when searching. I was using the uBlock Origin extension when I recorded this which hides ads in the search (and other sites), so just because a lot (if not all) the links were at the top for me, doesn't mean it'll be for you. Pay attention to the URL in the video.
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