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The folder named "Delivery Optimization" suddenly appears in the D drive in Windows 11 system
A folder named "Delivery Optimization" was found in the root directory of the D drive. It is currently unclear whether the folder is generated by the system, used for update caching, or an abnormal file. Please explain whether it can be safely deleted and describe the specific function of this folder.
Windows 11 File Explorer Fails to Auto-Refresh
After adding, deleting, or modifying files in Windows 11 File Explorer, it fails to auto-refresh. Manual refresh via F5 or right-click is required for updates to appear. Various online solutions only work temporarily—the issue recurs after restarting. Seeking a permanent fix.
Windows freezes when booting
Recently, i decided to switch from windows 10 to windows 11. I went with a new C drive too (3rd gen m.2, motherboard mounted), which i made sure was clean before installation. Many problems have developed since. The system itself is not sluggish, but takes long to start up. When it goes into stand-by mode due to inactivity, it needs a reset in order to register anything again. It also does not immediately detect new drives, only once the system has been reset. Furthermore, currently the system freezes when starting up. If i choose the C drive, it states it has no operating system. If i choose the boot manager on the same drive, it goes into the automatic system repair tool. otherwise it freezes. From there i went into safe mode, tried repairing it with recommended commands but no internal errors were found to begin with. This is on a custom build, with a processor that windows 11 does support. I tried resetting BIOS, incase this was a hardware issue instead, but no luck there either. is it better for me to reinstall windows altogether, or is there a solution i missed?
Why Samsung Drivers Auto-Install on Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G6 with Windows 11
When using Windows 11 on a Lenovo ThinkPad P1 6th Generation laptop, the system automatically downloads and prompts to install "Samsung"-branded drivers. It is currently unclear whether this phenomenon arises from internal Samsung components in the device requiring driver support or whether the system preemptively pushes universal drivers in anticipation of potential connections to Samsung phones. Is this update mandatory and absolutely necessary? We kindly request clarification on the origin of this "mysterious driver" and an assessment of its necessity for installation.The folder named "Delivery Optimization" suddenly appears in the D drive in Windows 11 system
A folder named "Delivery Optimization" was found in the root directory of the D drive. It is currently unclear whether the folder is generated by the system, used for update caching, or an abnormal file. Please explain whether it can be safely deleted and describe the specific function of this folder.
Is It Normal for Windows 11 to Occupy 6-8GB of Memory on Startup in a 16GB RAM System?
A 2021 ultrabook equipped with 16GB of RAM and pre-installed with Windows 11 shows memory usage consistently between 40% and 50% after startup (approximately 6.4GB to 8GB). This value significantly exceeds the widely reported 29% memory usage (approximately 4.6GB) for 16GB RAM systems. I would like to understand whether this memory usage is normal, why it is higher, whether optimization is needed, and whether there is cause for concern.Possible to transfer games from one pc to another without re-downloading?
My Windows 10 PC is retired and there are more than 100 games on this computer. I don't want to redownload the games as it could take days to complete and some of the apps are very large (more than 10GB.) It could be best if I could transfer games from one pc to another without re-downloading. I tried to manually copy them from USB drive and the speed is very slow. Hope someone could suggest a fast and reliable to transfer all my video and steam games from my old PC to another PC. Thank youHow to disable the Smart Charging feature in Windows 11?
Following the system update, a power management feature named Full Intelligent Charging has been automatically enabled. I wish to manually disable this within Settings (System > Power/Battery) to revert to standard charging mode, but no explicit toggle option has been found. Please advise on the specific path or method to disable this feature.First PC build freezes at boot
Just put together my 1st PC build. Everything works fine 'cept for when I boot up. It freezes at the Motherboard boot screen. Normally, it says press del or esc to enter setup, but it freezes right before that and doesn't continue to load. I gotta hit the reset button in order for it to get it to load past that. When it does, as soon as the windows load screen pops up, it freezes again and just sits there without the dots swirling in a circle, those don't even pop up. I can let both of those screens sit for an hour and nothing happens. I gotta hit the reset button again just to get it to the windows load screen, and it starts loading that second time. I've unplugged everything from the motherboard and plugged everything back in. I've unplugged everything from it a second time, and then also taking out the motherboard battery and waited half an hour before reassembling. This seemed to work when I first started it up after that, nothing froze; it just started up and loaded everything fine. This morning when I turned on the PC, I had to restart it twice at both of those screens again. Anyone kno what the problem could be?AVG Prevented HP Smart Installing - Windows 11
Neighbour was tearing his hair out trying to get a new HP printer (yes, I know…) connected and the HP Smart app systematically crashed during install. No indications from AVG that it was doing anything, but watching Task Manager, I saw AVG CPU use spike just as HP Smart crashed. Uninstalled the various AVG elements and restarted. HP Smart app installed normally and new printed set up correctly. Neighbour already had the hump with the recently installed AVG as it “kept trying to sell him add-ons”, so he wasn’t fussed about it being removed.Windows 11 DCOM service process CPU usage soars to 90% immediately upon startup.
After system startup, the DCOM Server Process Launcher service immediately consumes approximately 90% CPU usage, causing system lag. This anomaly is suspected to be related to recent Windows updates. It is necessary to confirm whether this is a known bug caused by the update and to seek solutions to reduce resource consumption.
Wie kann ich Windows 11 ohne TPM installieren?
ich möchte auf meinem älteren Rechner Windows 11 installieren, aber mein System erfüllt die offiziellen TPM-Anforderungen nicht. Hat jemand eine verlässliche Methode, um Windows 11 installieren ohne TPM möglich zu machen? Ich habe von Registry-Änderungen oder dem Einsatz von Skripten gehört, bin mir aber unsicher, welcher Weg aktuell und sicher ist. Besonders interessiert mich, ob die Methode auch nach größeren Updates noch funktioniert. Falls ihr eine funktionierende Anleitung zum Thema Windows 11 installieren ohne TPM habt, wäre ich für jeden Tipp dankbar! Vielen Dank im Voraus.
How to disable the default security features in Windows 10
Windows 10 enables a security feature by default that automatically “locks” functional files downloaded from the internet containing executable code. This requires manually “unlocking” the file in its properties before each run, which is extremely cumbersome. Please provide a method to permanently disable this feature.Windows 10 shuts down but immediately restarts or displays a black screen
After installing the new Windows 10 system, shutdowns functioned normally for the first few days. Subsequently, the system began automatically restarting upon shutdown or displaying a black screen (unable to enter BIOS). Replacing the power supply and resetting the BIOS proved ineffective. Seeking troubleshooting steps to identify the root cause of the issue.Hybrid joined devices - convert to entra Joined
how to convert/migrate +5.000 devices/laptops from Hybrid joined devices to Entra joined Only devices (the users are not in scope) - so this is all about the devices and to get this working within a existing infrastructure. Or can someone confirm there's no conversion path for hybrid joined devices to Entra join only?
Windows 10 version 1803 cannot be upgraded to 22H2.
The current system is Windows 10 version 1803, and routine updates have consistently failed. When attempting to upgrade to 22H2 using the “Windows 10 Easy Upgrade” tool, the tool gets stuck at the “Checking for updates” step, displaying the message: “Unable to determine if your PC is ready to continue installing Windows 10.” It is suspected that the update failure and upgrade blockage stem from the same root cause. Seeking a solution to bypass the check or repair the system to complete the upgrade.Windows 10 Update Service “Enabled but Not Running”
The Windows Update service status shows as “Enabled” but is actually “Not Running,” preventing the system from checking for or installing updates. Additionally, the Microsoft Store app cannot be opened or loaded. Both issues occurring simultaneously suggest a potential anomaly in core system services or network configuration. Please provide troubleshooting steps to identify the correlation and resolve the problem.
Kostenlos Update Windows 10 auf 11 durchführen?
Hallo zusammen, ich möchte mein System kostenlos von Windows 10 auf Windows 11 upgraden. Kann mir jemand eine verständliche Anleitung geben, wie ich das sicher machen kann? Ich habe gehört, dass das Update Windows 10 auf 11 für berechtigte Geräte gratis ist, aber unsicher bin ich mir bei den konkreten Schritten. Worauf muss ich vor dem Update Windows 10 auf 11 achten (z.B. TPM, Sicherungsdateien)? Über Tipps wäre ich sehr dankbar! Viele Grüße
Blue page says "Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart".
I go to a blue page that says "Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart". We're just collecting some error info, and then we'll restart for you. I get a message that it is 100% complete. Then it says for more information about this issue and possible fixes, visit https://www.windows.cm/stopecode. At the bottom of the window it says "If you call a support person give them this info: Stop code: PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA. WHAT FAILED: Wdf01000.sys. Everytime the PC reboots it goes to the same page. I'm able to hit F2 to get to the Boot window, but that's it. LeroyBoy@linkstomembers
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