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Unable to install the Windows Preview Update
I am unable to install the Windows Insider Preview update for the beta channel and I do not know how to fix it. I have retried around 5 or 6 times and still same error persists, It shows the following error. Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26220.7872) Install error - 0x80070306 Please help me fix this issue, Thank you.dixonsimonFeb 22, 2026Occasional Reader237Views0likes2CommentsIs gaming stutter on Windows 11 25H2 a common issue or an individual case?
On the latest system patch of Windows 11 Home Chinese Edition 25H2 and the latest graphics driver, there is noticeable stutter even when game graphics are reduced to 720p, despite the computer configuration being fully adequate. I would like to know if this is a known widespread system issue or just an individual fault, and I am seeking solutions.HoltSawyeFeb 22, 2026Iron Contributor129Views1like3CommentsMIDI sysex message transmit fails after installing Security Update KB5077181
In the widely used MIDI application MIDI OX, I can no longer transmit MIDI sysex messages to a MIDI output port. Connecting a MIDI input in the app to a MIDI output echoes MIDI channel messages normally. Sysex messages do not appear in the output window and are not sent to the MIDI output port. Also, attempting to send a sysex message from within the app results in the error message "SysEx: No Buffers Available". I was able to repoduce this with two USB MIDI interfaces: M-Audio Midisport 4x4, and MOTU Midi Express 128. Uninstalling Security Update KB5077181 restores expected functionality. This is on Windows 11 Pro. LInk to my feedback hub report on this issue: https://aka.ms/AAzwx9yned3000Feb 21, 2026Copper Contributor27Views0likes0CommentsKB5077241 fails to install
I just received the notification for update KB5077241. It downloads and seems to install until the end, then an error message appears in the update dialog: Install error - 0x800f0983 I've tried rebooting, and waiting for the update to re-start by itself, it has been in a loop doing that and failing since yesterday. I tried the Windows Update troubleshooter, it ran for a while and finished telling me it could not fix the problem, to contact support, which I did, and they directed me to post the issue here. I am running Windows 11 Home, version 25H2, and am enrolled in the Insider Release Preview channel. This is a fresh OS reinstall, and it has been working well for the past two weeks. I had to reinstall after more than four years because of persistent issues with Windows Updates in my previous installation. I was unable to resolve those problems, so I opted for a clean install, which functioned perfectly until today. Any advice on how to resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated.rubenmejiacFeb 20, 2026Copper Contributor120Views0likes0CommentsHow to Remove These Annoying Category Folders in the Windows 11 Start Menu?
Need help! Many category folders (such as "Productivity tools," "Creativity," "Games," etc.) have automatically appeared in my Start Menu, grouping the application icons that were previously displayed directly. I simply want the apps to be shown directly in the Start Menu as they used to be, rather than being categorized into these folders. How can I turn off or remove these automatically categorized folders?YarisyoyoFeb 20, 2026Bronze Contributor1.3KViews1like6CommentsSanDisk 1tb Extreme causing file explorer to not respond?
This is a Sandisk SDXC Extreme PRO 64 GB I tried on two PCs: one running W10, the other running W7, both with an internal drive. The checks I did: To check the operation of the (internal) drive, I have an old compact flash card: it works on both PCs. The SD card: nothing, on both PCs. When I remove the card, message from W10: F\: invalid directory. Nothing found on the InternetPherickFeb 19, 2026Copper Contributor75Views0likes4CommentsHow to move a file from one computer to another with the mouse?
I have two computers and I use Mouse without borders to be able to scroll between the two computers. the Logitech software which allows you to do a flow in the same way offers to copy and paste files between two computers but this does not work for me. In fact what I would like to know is if it was possible to move a file from one computer to another with the mouse with another software? THANKS!AmayaIFeb 19, 2026Bronze Contributor40Views0likes2CommentsCan't re-activate Windows after a BIOS update
After updating my gigabyte z790 aorus elite ax motherboard to the latest BIOS April update, I can no longer activate Windows. When I do the hardware change option under troubleshoot, I get the below message: I purchased Windows last year. I have talked with Microsoft support, they did a number of CMD command line changes and an in-place update (reinstall of Windows) and none of these worked. They directed me here. In total, I spent 3 hours chatting with them and never got it addressed. I do not want to pay for Windows again. Thanks for the help in advance.Solvedjhair4484Feb 18, 2026Brass Contributor4.5KViews3likes6CommentsWith Microsoft Edge too much advertising with Google...
Following a recent update of "Microsoft Edge" when I use the "Google" search engine and I enter a simple word before finding information on the word I have lots of ads that I don't have no need. Recently I have been looking for information on road works not far from my home and as I use the word "exchanger", I find myself with heat pumps and others, I have to go down my elevator to find the information I need. 'need. With the same search with Firefox no problem, just with Edge. Do you know how to prevent all these ads?AldenGroveFeb 18, 2026Iron Contributor90Views0likes4CommentsNew laptop problems with system
Hello, i have this problem on new bought laptop that is completely brand new. I updated Windows and it happened. So what happened? After opening Windows, logging in my screen looks like it’s constanly refreshing. There is no way to open anything or go into settings. Only way to open cmd is via task manager which Works. Even after trying a few cmd options and then uninstalling updates it’s still like that. (Constant refresh) when turned in safe mode same thing. Even in „tryb awaryjny” it’s still the same. I tought maybe uninstalling latest feature update will help but i cannot do that. this laptop has like 5 days so pls help me cuz im losing itFakakiriFeb 18, 2026Copper Contributor162Views0likes7Comments
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