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Xbox Game Pass - White Desktop icons?
Hi guys, Anyone having issues with white Windows icon of their Xbox Game Pass games appearing on their desktop? It appears to happen after a game update through the Xbox app or an Xbox app update via the Store. https://www.reddit.com/r/XboxGamePass/comments/o1igez/how_to_add_xbox_desktop_app_as_a_desktop_shortcut/ but it's annoying to keep having to do it... Thanks.Expand folders in the Navigation Pane of Windows Explorer to open them
Update: **Issue with Windows Explorer Expand Feature** Lately, I have encountered an issue with the Windows Explorer navigation pane's "Expand to Open Folder" setting. Despite having it enabled in the Options under View, it no longer functions as expected when navigating into folders like Documents, Pictures, Music, or Videos, or items pinned to Quick Access. The feature still operates correctly when I explore This PC>C: or This PC>D:, but I can't directly access the Documents or Pictures folders without delving into the Users folder. Current System Information: - Windows Version: 22H2 (Build 22621.2428) - Windows Feature Experience Pack: 1000.22674.1000.0 I have attempted to troubleshoot the issue by toggling the setting, applying changes, and resetting it without any success. I have also restarted my system to no avail.
After crash and rollback, Windows 11 won't install updates
A few days ago, Windows crashed -- something that happens every now and then -- but this time it was really dead. I ended up rolling back to my saved state on Sep 8th (Sep 9th wouldn't work, was apparently toast) and finally got started again. Now Windows keeps nagging me to restart to install updates (KB5065426 and KB5064401): So I dutifully click Restart Now, and... it restarts without installing anything. I tried going to the shutdown menu and choosing "Update and restart"... it restarts without installing anything. What can I do to fix this?
Taskbar issue
Hi, I'm struggling to google this so thought I'd post it here in the hope that someone can help! Recently upgraded to Windows 11 at work, and the taskbar keeps shortening, kind of breaking in two and leaving a big empty space to the right, and putting programmes behind a three-dot thing. I've attached a picture. How do I stop this happening so I can have my programmes take up the whole of the taskbar? Thank you :) Marc
Download and Install Windows Updates offline using the wsusscn2.cab file and Windows Update API
Hi, I'm trying to find a way to install Windows Updates (CAB files) on offline Windows 10 V1809 computers. Overall the process I'm trying to automate is: 1. Scan for missing Windows Updates on the computer and download all missing Windows Updates 2. On an offline computer - install the Updates. I'm using the wsusscn2.cab file as described here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/wua_sdk/using-wua-to-scan-for-updates-offline to search the updates, download them, and then try to install them. I manage to search and download the updates, but I encounter this error when trying to install: When -2145124318 in Hex is: 0x80240022 This error code = WU_E_ALL_UPDATES_FAILED Operation failed for all the updates. How can I fix my code to successfully install this updates? Here is the code I'm using: #Search for Windows Updates: # Load the Windows Update Agent COM object $UpdateSession = New-Object -ComObject Microsoft.Update.Session $UpdateServiceManager = New-Object -ComObject Microsoft.Update.ServiceManager #Load the wsusscn2.cab file that enables offline Updates instllation: $UpdateService = $UpdateServiceManager.AddScanPackageService("Offline Sync Service", "c:\wsusscn2.cab") # Create a searcher for available updates $UpdateSearcher = $UpdateSession.CreateUpdateSearcher() # Search for updates in the SoftwareDistribution folder: #The ServerSelection enumeration defines values that describe the type of server to use for an update search operation. # ssOthers: Search another server, to be specified by other means $updateSearcher.ServerSelection = 3 # ssOthers $UpdateSearcher.ServiceID = $UpdateService.ServiceID $Criteria = "IsInstalled=0 and Type='Software'" $SearchResult = $UpdateSearcher.Search($Criteria) $Updates = $SearchResult.Updates if ($SearchResult.Updates.Count -eq 0) { write-Host "There are no applicable updates" } #Download the Windows Updates (to SoftwareDistribution): $SearchResult = $Updates # Create a Windows Update Session $Session = New-Object -ComObject Microsoft.Update.Session # Create a Windows Update Downloader: $Downloader = $Session.CreateUpdateDownloader() $Downloader.Updates = $SearchResult #Download updates to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution $Downloader.Download() #Install the Windows Updates from SoftwareDistribution: # Create the Installer Object: $installer = New-Object -ComObject Microsoft.Update.Installer $Installer.Updates = $Updates #Install updates: $Result = $Installer.Install() Thanks, AnnWindows 10 or 11 on 4GB ram
I've got a Soft laptop with 4GB of ram... Not upgradable, although I was able to add a sata ssd to augment/replace the 64GB eMMC. It's clearly garbage, but I've got my reasons... Anyway, it has Windows 10, and could get 11. Since I trust y'all. Did Microsoft make Windows 11 better on low ram than 10 is? I can do everything I need to do with this in 10, but if it's likely to be better in 11, I'll suck it up and try. Yes yes, I know the ways of FreeBSD and Linux. It's not going on this laptop at this time. I use this laptop when I travel in case I need a computer and can't use my phone, and for OBD/Forscan, and now for FIRST Robotics... It's pretty slow running VS Code, which is fine, the kids' laptops run circles around mine, which is great. But if I got a little more usable ram in 11, it'd be worth it.
Accessing Wifi Direct Features on ROG Zephyrus G14 GA402RJ
Hi, I am trying to set up wifi direct on my computer. My goal is to create a wifi hotspot on my laptop without any actual internet connection that I can connect other devices can connect to. So far I have followed bits and pieces of these three threads: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3856330/microsoft-wifi-direct-virtual-adapter and https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3856214/how-to-get-the-microsoft-wifi-direct-virtual-netwo and https://superuser.com/questions/1783835/can-i-create-a-wireless-ad-hoc-network-in-windows-11 My windows version is: So when I type `ipconfig /all` I get more than can fit into a single screenshot, so this is the first part and it continues with " Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi: Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : Description . . . . . . . . . . . : MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 160MHz Wireless LAN Card ... [etc]" When I type `netsh wlan show drivers` I get the following results: when i enable "show hidden devices" in device manager, this is what i see: I tried to update the MediaTek driver with "Search automatically" and got this result: Windows says I am up to date: I don't really know this is in advanced settings, but I'll include a screenshot in case it is relevant: In summary, I would like to create a wifi network on my laptop that is not just an extension of my wifi network for devices to connect to locally, but I can't seem to figure out how to do this. This is what I currently see: Thank you.Put music onto labtop(Windows 11)
I have bought an external c/d burner to try and burn off music from my labtop,but i do not know the first thing about how to get a list of songs i can play,and pick indevidual songs to download to a program,that lets me burn them off,can you explain step by step, for me please.How to disable windows defender on Windows 11?
Windows Defender can't let me run some of the old apps and automatically deleted them from my external USB drive. I am pretty sure the files are apps are 100% safe as I have using them for more than 10 years on my old Windows 7 PC. How to disable windows defender on Windows 11? I check all the options in settings and did not find a way to do that. Did I do something wrong or need additional steps to turn off Windows defender on my Windows 11 laptop?
Reformat PC?
Hello! I have a question. I have windows 11 cd that I bought and usually when I reformat my pc by inserting the cd and there will be a page showing all my hard drive and solid state drive and I reformat them one by one and they will be unallocated. This time when I inserted the Windows 11 cd got the blue screen saying need the key Bitlocker and after few restarts I got the option to install the windows but the page showed all my hard drives and solid state were automatically reformatted. Is that something normal? Because I never seen it before which they are automatically reformatted thanks.Windows 11 for Gamers Settings That Actually Boost FPS
Windows 11 is already optimized for modern PCs, but if you’re serious about gaming, there are hidden tweaks and settings that can squeeze out extra frames per second (FPS) and reduce input lag. The good news? Most of these changes don’t require third-party software—they’re built right into Windows. Let’s walk through the settings that actually make a difference. https://dellenny.com/windows-11-for-gamers-settings-that-actually-boost-fps/Taskbar is stuck on the left side of my screen
After switching from portrait to landscape mode on my second monitor, my taskbar seems to be stuck on the left side of the screen. My taskbar also no longer has any icons and all of the icons that are normally in the taskbar corner are overlapping with each other. I've already attempted restarting the windows explorer and rebooting my PC. I'm not sure how to go about fixing this now. (Photo provided)Old Win 10 PC died, can't find Licence Key
Had my almost 10 year old desktop killed by a power surge, PSU and motherboard were fried. I've tried finding the licence key on the still working C: but no luck. Having a new desktop built and Win 11 is being installed (not buying a licence). If I log into my Microsoft account on this new machine will it automatically licence itself? When I log into my Microsoft account it doesn't show that I ever purchased Win 10.
Windows 11 25h2 on unsupported cpu
My laptop uses an AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor and can install Windows 11 24H2 via the Media Creation Tool, but it can't update/upgrade via Windows Update or setup.exe. If Windows 11 25H2 is officially released. Will I get the update via Windows Update or will I have to reinstall Windows 11 25H2 via the Media Creation Tool?Changing word and page count on Windows 10
Hi, I have googled this question but didn't find a clear answer Does it really matter if word/page counts change in a large word document? I have been using editor on a document a couple of hundred pages long. The word count has been giving me an idea of how much I have removed from the document as I work. I didnt close down the document, and this morning when I came back to it, instead of roughly 102800 words and 210 pages, it showed around 104000 words and 212 pages which is where I started at. I saved a copy, shut down and reopened the document and it still showed the same counts. I scanned the document for changes I had made and they appear to be all there, however now editor is indicating more changes required to areas it previously didnt (editor corrections and refinements are completely different) Is this indicating just a delayed updating problem with the document, because I didn't shut it down for an extended period, or is it something more serious?How can I upgrade Windows 11 24H2 to 25H2 without losing data?
Hi all, My HP EliteBook 820 G3 laptop is powered by Windows 11 24H2 and I heard a few folks managing to install Windows 11 25H2 on their devices. However, there is no upgrade notice on my laptop yet. How can I upgrade windows 11 24h2 to 25h2 without losing data? The hardware specs: CPU: Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U RAM: 8GB DDR4 TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520
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