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A partition that is visible but not accessible, how to do it?
I have an old ASUS laptop initially running Windows 7 but upgraded to Win11. It was slow so much that it was unbearable, I doubled the RAM to 8 GB instead of 4 GB and changed the HDD to an SSD. It's day and night, the cell phone has found a real catch. Basically it has 2 HDDs of 500 GB each and each HDD has 2 partitions The 1st DD C: and D: is replaced by the SSD on which I installed Win 11 The 2nd HDD: when I open "this PC" it appears in C: the SSD and only one of the 2 partitions (SDATA2) of the HDD the SDATA1 is invisible but in the hard drive manager it appears. I don't understand why this partition is invisible? Do you have a clue to make it reappear without data loss?
windows 10 your device is missing important security and quality fixes
After i installed fresh windows 10 on my older laptop i downloaded every single update available then i enrolled into ESU and after downloading everything this message in windows updates still remains "your device is missing important security and quality fixes" I don't know what is the problem here
Windows Spotlight no longer working on Lock Screen
Hi there, This is a recurring issue that I used to be able to fix. I have tried every hack available online. Toggled on and off, cleared cache files, reregistered in Powershell, fix via command prompt, checked for Windows updates and restarted computer a thousand times. Spotlight works perfectly on the background, but NOT on the lock screen. It defaults to the blue flower thingy. Windows 11, Asus VivoBook. What else is there to fix this? Thanks!!!
Help with BSOD. Can BTHUSB event id 34 and BTHUSB event id 6 be contributing to my BSODs?
I am running a Lenovo Yoga with original W10P installation (not an upgrade from previous OS). In the last few days I have encountered several BSODs and I suspect that one or two USB devices could be the cause. None of the USB devices I am using have caused me grief in the past but perhaps using 4 at once is the straw that broke the camel's back. For the sake of testing, I attempted to start the laptop with all of the USB devices connected and I got more BSODs. When I unplugged all of them and booted up with the onboard track mouse, Windows started normally. Since then, I checked the system logs and found many BTHUSB warnings. They are the following: 1) Log Name: System Source: BTHUSB Date: 31/07/2020 18:37:55 Event ID: 34 Task Category: None Level: Warning Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: IWS01 Description: The local adapter does not support an important Low Energy controller state to support peripheral mode. The minimum required supported state mask is 0x2491f7fffff, got 0x1fffffff. Low Energy peripheral role functionality will not be available. 2) Log Name: System Source: BTHUSB Date: 31/07/2020 18:38:12 Event ID: 6 Task Category: None Level: Warning Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: IWS01 Description: Only one active Bluetooth adapter is supported at a time. The USB devices I am using are: USB wireless mouse, USB Bluetooth adapter, USB hub and a USB thumb drive or a USB printer connected to the hub but not both at the same time. Any thoughts? Many thanks in advance...CarlosSystem Backup
I have 2 servers SY01 and SY02 SY01 broke down I am now using SY02 I want to do System Backup on SY02 I am using 'Access Winwows 7 Backup and Restore Tool' Why not directly a tool for Windows 10? The SY01 is mentioned for backup I can't find anything to change the information: say the server no longer exists I use Create a system image on SY02 the structure is well created but when i look it's always SY01 mentionedShould I just disconnect it from the Internet?
Is it ok to continue using Windows 10 for gaming? I haven’t used Windows since Windows XP (Well a small bit of Windows 10 at uni). I finally built my first gaming PC recently and found out I absolutely hate using Windows 11. I tried out Bazzite too (Basically SteamOS) but wasn’t that keen and it has a lot of options to configure and my controller was laggy, I’m too exhausted to configure it properly. I then tried Windows 10 and honestly it was so much better than Windows 11, aside from not needing to sign in the layout is just that little bit better. I only have Steam and Firefox/Brave installed, is it ok to just use it for gaming and keep it disconnected most the time?Windows 10 auto-start + play a playlist
I read that it was possible under W10 to start and turn off your computer automatically (with programming in the settings). That's what I want to do but in + that there is a start in the wake of an audio player with a playlist (also automatically - without intervention). For now I'm running Windows 10 and it seems impossible. Start in the morning - 1 hour of audio playback - turn off and resume the same process in the evening for example start, playlist off. Does this seem possible to you?OneDrive Option Remains in the Save As Dialog After Uninstalling It from Windows 10
I have uninstalled OneDrive through the regular method and cleaned up related registry entries, but the OneDrive entry still persists in the left navigation pane or location list of the "Save As" dialog, affecting the tidiness of the interface. I am now seeking methods to completely remove these residual options.Acronis true image 2021 not compatible with Windows 10?
I wanted to upgrade my PC from Win10 to Win 11 eventually (this summer) but I just saw that my Acronis True Image 2021 is not supported by Acronis and is not necessarily compatible with Win 11. It is replaced by Acronis Office Protect essential which works with an annual subscription that is far too expensive to make a backup of the system partition and my files regularly (50 euros/year, the price I paid for the ACTI 2021 license!). I'm a little disgusted. Has anyone used ACTI 2017 to 2021 restore successfully under win 11? Do you know a serious free alternative to acronis True Image to regularly backup (and restore in case of crash) my system partition and backup/restore my important files?
Unwanted keyboard layouts keep showing up
Greetings, In one of my Windows 11 PC I am experiencing a very annoying problem. I have two keyboard profiles: Japanese and Canadian multi-language (QWERTY). I switch between them with Win+SPACE shortcut. But ENG US and ENG UK also show up, despite the fact that I have not installed those keyboards or language packs. I have removed the corresponding registry entries in HKEY_USERS.Default/Keyboard Layout/Preload (data is 409 and 809) but this does not remove the keyboard layouts and when I reboot those registry entries are again there. How can I get rid once for all of unwanted keyboard layouts? I am clueless. Especially considering that this problem never occurred in my three other Win11 PC or a Win10 PC I own too. Any help would be highly appreciated.
Mouse issues
Hi all. I have a problem where intermittently, and randomly, my mouse pointer 'grabs' items on screen. I am onto my third wireless mouse, I have also tried a wired mouse, and different mouse pads, and still the same. I have checked some mouse settings as advised on other information I have found on the web. Still the same. I don't have my finger anywhere near the buttons when it happens, so am at a loss. Any suggestions?How to disable Microsoft Defender sign-in prompt.
We're using the default Microsoft Defender in Win 11 Pro on workstations on a domain network. On this network, access to things like OneDrive are just flat out not allowed for security reasons. User's can log in to things like the MS Store, Google accounts, etc. Every time a user logs on using their domain credentials they get a popup from the Microsoft Defender icon in the systray informing them they need to sign in for "best protection". Since they're not permitted to use "any" remote sites for things like data storage there is no need for them to sign in to "ANYTHING" remote. Presently the buttons present on the popup are "Sign In" and "Dismiss". Per a GPO setup they flat out can't sign in even if they tried. But is there a way in GPO to completely eliminate this popup appearing? I've looked in GPO settings for Defender for both computer and user, but there's nothing that jumps out at me to indicate I can do this without totally and completely disabling Microsoft Defender entirely. TIA. - Carl
In Windows 11 25H2, File Explorer loses vertical maximum sizing.
In Windows, when moving the cursor to the top or bottom edge of a window, the cursor becomes a bi-directional arrow shape. If double-clicking at the moment, the window changes the size at the vertical direction to the maximum screen height. I installed Windows 11 25H2, the sizing function above was lost on File Explorer. The bug report link: https://aka.ms/AA1058lxUnderstanding the New Task Manager in Windows 11 (Complete Guide)
If you’ve been using Windows for years, you probably rely on Task Manager whenever your computer slows down, an app freezes, or you simply want to see what is happening behind the scenes. With Windows 11, Microsoft has redesigned the Task Manager with a modern interface, better performance monitoring, and improved navigation. While the core purpose remains the same monitoring system resources and managing running applications the new Task Manager in Windows 11 is more powerful and easier to use once you understand its layout and features. https://dellenny.com/understanding-the-new-task-manager-in-windows-11-complete-guide/Comment desinstaller windows 10 pour installer windows 11 proprement sur mon PC
Avec la fin du support de Windows 10 qui approche, je voudrais mettre à niveau mon ordinateur vers Windows 11. Le problème est que je préfère repartir de zéro et desinstaller windows 10 pour installer windows 11 proprement plutôt que de faire une simple mise à jour. Je ne suis cependant pas sûr de la meilleure méthode pour effectuer cette installation propre sans rencontrer d’erreurs. J’ai vu qu’il est possible de créer une clé USB bootable avec l’ISO de Windows 11, puis de démarrer le PC dessus pour supprimer les anciennes partitions. Est-ce la bonne méthode pour desinstaller windows 10 pour installer windows 11 ? Est-ce que je dois formater le disque avant ou l’installateur de Windows 11 s’en charge automatiquement ?Workaround: Apple Airpods Pro 3 suddenly not working with Win 11 25H2
Been using APP3 since September 2025 with no issues. About 3-4 weeks ago there were new Intel BT audio drivers released. This has created a nightmare with the APP3. I have scoured the web and have tried everything. This included removing the APP3 BT device and cleaning the registry of any of it's presence. No joy. The purpose of this post is that I've found a workaround that, at the least, allows me to use APP3 for output. The workaround still does not resolve the microphone issue, but I can get over that for now and just use the built-in mic array in my HP Elitebook. The workaround: Find your APP3 in Device Manager under Sound, video, and game controllers. Right-click it and select Uninstall device. Click Uninstall to confirm. Reboot. I perform these steps each morning before beginning work and Win 11 successfully directs sound output to the APP3. Again, still not a fix for the mic issue. I welcome any advice about that. And, yes, I've ensured that APP3 is allowed and enabled for input/recording. If there's a setting to check/change/try, then I've done it.
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