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History on this device setting to Off. <--- Such an option is not available.
I want to close my activity history, but there's no such option. (Windows 11) https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/-windows-activity-history-and-your-privacy-2b279964-44ec-8c2f-e0c2-6779b07d2cbd ----> Unfortunately, this information didn't help my .
Random 100% SSD usage spikes freeze computer for 15-30 seconds
I've been having an issue with my computer for the last couple of months where it randomly freezes (could be simply using Word or playing any game), I've been trying to find a solution but I've been unsuccesful. Whenever it happens, the task manager shows a 100% usage for the SSD without any real indication of what could be causing it: Debating on buying another SSD to see if that fixes it. Also, I found a post from 2016 with the same problem but I couldn't make Intel RST work on my PC
В Центре Обновления Windows нет новых накопительных обновлений для программы Windows Insider.
Lenovo V15 G4 AMN обновления "встали" на версии 26220.6780. Dev канал. Все остальные обновления (антивирус, драйвера) устанавливаются спокойно и без проблем. До определённого момента накопительные обновления Insider устанавливались. Прошу с этим помочь. В меню Центра Обновления Windows написано просто: "У вас установлены все последние обновления. В центре Insider: "В Центре обновления Windows доступна новая сборка Not seeing a new build? Troubleshoot Insider builds". Ничего не делал "винда" чистая, лицензия. Никаких действие не предпринимал, которы могли привести к такой проблеме.Need help with my hard drive
So back when I got this pre-built pc, I was told it had 120GB SSD and a 500GB HDD. When I took my pc to tech guy to get the power supply changed, he told me one of my hard drives wasn’t plugged in and that he could do that for me. Well I just now realized that I don’t think the 500GB HDD hard drive was ever plugged in/properly worked. My storage has only ever showed 120GB of storage so the SSD is the only one working. I just checked the hard drives and they both seem to be plugged in. I was debating on if I should buy another SSD with more storage and replace the HDD drive that isn’t working or if there could be something else I could do to try and make the HDD drive work. I haven’t really messed with the wires because I don’t know what I’m doing, but if you all recommend me to do something I can try. If I was to replace it, I don’t know which one would be the HDD drive. They both look similar, however one has another small port beside the DATA port, while the other doesn’t. Would that one be the HDD drive? Sorry if all of this seems dumb, I really just know nothing about computers haha.
File name automatically changes when I'm using PowerPoint
As a tutor I create a lot of Powerpoints on my HP Windows 11 laptop. However, when I open them to edit them my laptop automatically creates a new duplicate file with the same name followed by LAPTOP and a number on the Desktop or changes the file name to a number. This is causing problems as I'm then not sure which is the correct version of the file and have to delete the duplicates. Why is it doing this?Windows 11 Account Access
Unfortunately Windows has decided to allow any device you previously logged into to have full access to your account and if you do not own you cannot log it out. You can change your password or disable the device but it will remain logged in and have full access to your account. If you do not own a Computer do not log in to windows or that Pc has full access to your account. if you change password it will not require 2fa or password to resign just a click of sign in allows the user full access.What useful applications do you consider having installed on Windows PC?
I'm referring to those applications that you know you will always install every time you buy a new PC because you know they are very useful and you will use them daily or at crucial moments, either for your professional work or particular activities that you do daily not related to work.Can't extend the screen timeout on Windows 11? It always turns off after 3 minutes.
The system screen timeout is set to 15 minutes, but the screen still turns off after only 3 minutes. I have tried adjusting all relevant options in the power plan settings (including timeouts in advanced settings and hardware-related parameters), but none have worked. I am seeking a permanent solution.
How to copy c drive to external hard drive on Windows 11/10?
Noob here, trying to do two totally separate things and feeling lost. Help? I'm trying to make a complete backup of my C: drive to an external hard drive on Windows 11, but I'm not sure where to even start. I've heard terms like "cloning" and "imaging" thrown around and it's a bit overwhelming. I basically want a safety way to let me copy c drive to external drive in case my main drive fails. From what I've gathered, I might need specific software for this? Does Windows have a built-in tool that can handle it, or should I be looking at a third-party disk copying software? My goal is to have something I can restore from if things go wrong.PC freezes a LOT after upgrading to Windows 11
I noticed that my computer freezes a lot after i upgraded from windows 10 (through media creation tool btw) and i thought that it would be fixed after a few months or so and thought it was only happening with me turns out that my friend also had the exact same problem and it wasn't unique to say the least... what i figured from task manager is that whenever ANY of my harddrives are being used (an Old NVME card with windows on it, a SATA SSD and an HDD) the entire pc freezes not only just used but like whenever chrome or edge are auto updating or when discord auto updates, hell... even when i open a zip file the pc freezes had absolutely zero problems when i was in windows 10 and all this suddenly started happening and its driving me insane here are some specs of the pc if that helps... CPU: Ryzen 5 2600X (3.60 GHz) RAM: 16GB (2933 MHz) GPU: GTX 1080 OS: Windows 11 Pro 25H2 OS Build: 26200.7019 would love to know what changed from win10 or how do i even fix this thanks in advance!Dell confirms 2025 is not the year of Windows 11, as users just don’t want to dump Windows 10
Many Dell users have expressed confusion and frustration after the company confirmed that the year 2025 will not be the official timeline for Windows 11 adoption. The core issue is that a significant number of users are hesitant to upgrade from Windows 10, either due to satisfaction with the current system or concerns about compatibility and stability, which makes Dell's announcement seem disconnected from user preferences. This situation highlights a disconnect between hardware manufacturers' upgrade plans and the actual willingness of the user base to transition to newer operating systems, raising questions about the future of Windows 11 adoption and how companies should better communicate and support users who prefer to stick with Windows 10 for the foreseeable future.
Méthodes efficaces pour rechercher les fichiers en double sous Windows 10/11?
Bonjour à tous, Je cherche à nettoyer mon disque dur et je soupçonne la présence de nombreux doublons. Pourriez-vous me conseiller sur les meilleures méthodes pour rechercher les fichiers en double sous Windows 11 ? Je suis ouvert à toutes les solutions : outils intégrés à Windows, logiciels gratuits ou techniques manuelles. Mon objectif principal est de trouver les fichiers identiques (photos, documents, musiques) pour les supprimer en toute sécurité. Avez-vous des tutos fiables ou des recommandations d'outils spécifiques ? Toute aide est la bienvenue pour m'aider à réaliser ce nettoyage indispensable. Merci d'avance pour vos retours !Which USB or network device to disable power-saving shut-off for when transferring files?
I'm trying to transfer a lot of files (tens of gigabytes at this point, but it could be hundreds) over a network from one USB-connected drive on a laptop to another one (of each). However, I come back to the desk (after the screen has gone to sleep) after a long while (like, 1-10 hours), and the transfer has stopped with an error that the network is disconnected or the remote laptop isn't on the network anymore or the drive doesn't exist or the file doesn't exist The laptops are configured to never go to sleep or hibernate automatically while plugged in (as they both are). Also on one of the devices, it loses WiFi connection when I wake the screen after hours. I've tracked down the problem to likely be Windows' device settings to shut-off the device for power-saving reasons after a set time period of not using the device (like when I walk away from the computer). The timeout is apparently not related to the typical power settings based on keyboard and mouse usage, but is within its own arbitrarily-determined Microsoft realm. It's absurd that Microsoft would program Windows to stop ongoing file transfers with power-saving features on plugged-in devices... it just goes against what the user is trying to do. When I follow instructions to disable the power-saving feature for the devices, so that large transfers can complete in the background over hours or days (I've never had the issue with Linux), I can't tell which devices to change. There's a long list in Network and USB devices (in Device Manager) that looks like gobbledygook to me for the most part. I don't want to toggle one that I don't need to then have an issue. I'll try to paste screenshot examples below from the computer I'm on right now.Screen randomly freezing on Windows 10 PC
Any idea how to diagnose this,I have no idea from where to even begin I have a laptop connected to a monitor which(the laptop supports 240hz(2560x1600)and the monitor 60hz...and up to 1920x1080p) The project mode is set to make only the monitor active(second screen only) Randomly for some reason,everything just kinda freezes. For example nothing is updated on the screen(except the mouse,for some reason there is no problem with it at all,all mouse movements are displayed correctly),when I try to minimize a window,this happens after maybe 5 seconds,when I press the windows key,the start menu appears after around 5 seconds Ctrl+Alt+Delete the screen appears after 5 seconds It's not high gpu/cpu load,I will hears the fans if it was that and I have When I switch the projector(Windows key+P)to the laptop screen only and everything start working and when I switch to the monitor only again,the problem is fixed for I don't know how longComment ouvrir ou transformer des fichiers HEIC en JPG sous Windows?
Bonjour à tous, J’ai récemment reçu plusieurs photos au format HEIC depuis un iPhone, mais mon ordinateur et certains logiciels ne les ouvrent pas correctement. Je cherche donc une solution simple et fiable pour transformer heic en jpg sans perdre trop de qualité. Idéalement, j’aimerais une méthode qui fonctionne hors ligne (logiciel ou outil intégré au système), car je préfère éviter les convertisseurs en ligne pour des raisons de confidentialité. Si possible, la conversion en lot serait aussi un gros plus pour transformer heic en jpg rapidement quand il y a beaucoup de fichiers. Merci d’avance pour vos conseils et vos retours d’expérience !
Random BSOD during startup
Hi folks, I’ve been experiencing this issue ever since I bought my laptop, a Zephyrus Duo 16 with RTX 3070 Ti. I’m getting random BSODs. At first, the crashes only happened when the laptop was not plugged in, but now they occur even while connected to the charger. So far, I’ve tried the following: Performed a fresh OS installation Replaced the battery Upgraded the RAM from 32 GB to 64 GB using new modules After each crash, I run sfc /scannow, which reports that corrupted files were found and repaired. I’ve attached the CBS log file for reference. http://www.notepad.link/share/dzaGdrirn5cb1oX6gRDm Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.PC Manager is one of the best and most reliable products Microsoft has developed
Just wanted to shout out PC Manager – hands down one of Microsoft's best and most straightforward tools! It’s lightweight, user-friendly, and does exactly what it promises: optimizes your PC without bloat or gimmicks. From cleaning up junk files to managing startup apps, it’s a rare gem from MS that feels honest and effective. Anyone else loving this app?
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