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USB Blocked on Windows 11 at Work? Here’s How to Move Your Personal Files (Without Risking Your Job)
You plug in your USB drive. Nothing happens. No sound. No pop-up. No detection. If you’re using Windows 11 at work and your company has disabled USB ports, you’re not alone. Many organizations block USB access as part of their data security policies. It’s common. It’s intentional. And yes it can be frustrating when you just want to grab your resume, certificates, or a few personal files. But here’s the good news: You don’t need USB to move your personal files smoothly. Let’s break this down in a practical, professional, and stress-free way. https://dellenny.com/usb-blocked-on-windows-11-at-work-heres-how-to-move-your-personal-files-without-risking-your-job/Zap Files in Seconds Using Nearby Sharing for Quick File Transfers in Windows 11
Transferring files between computers used to feel like a chore. USB drives would go missing. Email attachments would hit size limits. Cloud uploads would crawl at the worst possible moment. But if you’re using Windows 11, there’s a built-in solution that makes file sharing almost effortless: Nearby Sharing. Whether you’re moving photos between laptops, sending a presentation to a colleague, or sharing documents across devices in the same room, Nearby Sharing can save you time and frustration. In this guide, we’ll break down what it is, how it works, and how you can start using it today for quick file transfers. https://dellenny.com/zap-files-in-seconds-using-nearby-sharing-for-quick-file-transfers-in-windows-11/
USB drive not showing up in file explorer
Hi The laptop makes usual ding noise when the USB drive is added but there is no option to open the files from File Explorer. I've done some research and tried various things - restart, uninstalling drivers etc and have found myself on the Event Viewer page for the USB drive. The following is displayed: Device settings for USBSTOR\Disk&Ven_SanDisk&Prod_Cruzer_Blade&Rev_1.00\04016924101322110935&0 were not migrated from previous OS installation due to partial or ambiguous device match. I'm thinking this is the problem?? But how do I fix it? Many thanks in advance for any help
help me with this frustraating issue
A week or less than a week, that's all it takes for my windows 11 on my laptop to just collapse and tell me windows system files corrupt.. this is the second time i've fresh installed windows 11 all over again. it's activataed windows 11 pro btw.. symptoms before syystem fail : 1- freezing and really slow. 2- black screen even after multiple restarts. 3- takes me to the windows blue screen that has various tools like usb install or dvd troubleshoot or countinue or more options like cmd or whatever. 4- not being able to boot into system without a black screen(first time it didn't even let me bot in to windows.) what do i do? and is it better if i go with windows 10 at this point and end all the windowss 11 nonsense?? please tell me, i need instant response because this is really annoying me.. laptop specs btw : intel core i5 8365U 1.60GHZ gpu intel uhd 620 graphics 4gb share ram 8 gigs ddr4 2133 MT/s ssd m.2 256 gigs
MIDI 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/AAzwx9y
Obtained a Brown Box Icon for My Files in Dropbox on Windows 11
Greetings, I'm Virginia, a fellow user based in the UK. I'm sorry to hear that you're facing some challenges. Could you kindly let me know which build of Windows you are using - 22H2 for Windows 10 or Windows 11, or 23H2 for Windows 11? I understand that you are encountering issues with a box icon appearing on your files/folders. Not to worry, as I am here to provide assistance and support in resolving this matter for you. The box icon might be related to a shortcut for 'files on demand,' commonly associated with OneDrive and Dropbox services. If you notice a brown box overlaying your Windows Desktop icons, it could be due to a problem with Windows Explorer. To address this concern, you can follow these steps: 1. Press the Windows key + E. 2. Press CTRL + ALT + DEL and choose Task Manager. 3. Click on 'More details' to display all the apps. 4. Under the 'Apps' section on the Processes tab, right-click on Windows Explorer. 5. Select 'Restart' from the context menu. For additional tips and information, you can visit the following links: - Microsoft Support: [link] - Microsoft Answers: [link]The New Start Menu Is a Perfect Example of Microsoft Forcing Unwanted “Features” on Users
I’m posting this because I’m beyond fed up with the direction Microsoft is taking with Windows, and the latest Start Menu redesign is really unwelcomed. Whoever decided to implement the new “All” section with forced Categories, Grid/List views, and a permanently attached app list seems to have completely forgotten something fundamental: this is my Start Menu, not theirs. I’ve already turned off every bit of clutter I can — Recommended, recent files, “suggestions,” all of it. Yet Windows still insists on injecting an enormous block of UI I never asked for and will never use. I don’t care whether it’s Categories, List, or Grid. I don’t want any of it. I want the Start menu to show ONLY the pinned items I chose, nothing else, the same way it worked for years. But now? Microsoft has deliberately removed the ability to collapse, hide, disable, or eliminate this lower “All” section entirely. It wastes space, disrupts workflow muscle memory, and provides zero value for users who already know exactly what they need. It’s an unwanted visual and functional takeover of the one UI element that should be the most personal and customizable. This is exactly the type of “change for the sake of change” that pushes long‑time Windows users away. It feels like decisions are being made by people who never actually use Windows for real work, and who believe their design experiments matter more than respecting users’ preferences. I’m tired of being forced into UI experiments I never opted into. I’m tired of updates that remove more choice than they add. And I’m tired of Microsoft ignoring the most universal feedback users keep giving: Stop shoving new UI elements in our faces and give us back full control over our own operating system. If Microsoft wants people to stay enthusiastic about Windows instead of increasingly frustrated with every forced redesign, then we need true user‑controlled customization — not “pick between three unwanted layouts,” not “view modes,” not scripts, not policies, not third‑party hacks. Just a simple, basic ability to hide what we don’t want. Give us the Start Menu we choose, not the Start Menu you decide we should have.
What is your opinion on smart control app?
I kept Control folder access ON for now as I can manually allow blocked actions. But I might also turn this other feature OFF in the future as I'm slowly getting tired of it too. It blocks some actions made by Steam, Ubisoft Connect, etc. when I start a particular game. Too much hassle manually allowing blocked actions.KB5077241 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.
Windows 11 24H2/25H2 System Freeze After January 2026 Updates – Lenovo ThinkPad G2
Dear Microsoft Support Team, We would like to raise a high-priority technical support case regarding a stability issue observed after installing the January 2026 cumulative updates on our Windows 11 devices. Environment Details: Device Model: Lenovo ThinkPad G2 (multiple units) OS Versions: Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 Update Installed: January 2026 Patch Tuesday cumulative update (KB number can be provided) Deployment Method: WSUS / Intune / Windows Update (specify accordingly) BIOS Version: (Installed Latest available from Lenovo) Issue Description: After installing the January 2026 cumulative updates, devices intermittently experience a complete system freeze. The system becomes fully unresponsive: Mouse and keyboard input stop responding No BSOD is displayed Task Manager cannot be opened System recovery is only possible via hard reboot (power button) Frequency: The issue occurs randomly, both during active use and idle state. Multiple users across our environment are impacted. Troubleshooting Performed: Reinstalled OEM-certified Lenovo display drivers Disabled Fast Startup Ran SFC and DISM health checks (no integrity violations) Updated BIOS to latest version Setting power idle mode, then work normally Request: - Please confirm whether this is a known global issue under investigation. - Advise if any hotfix, Known Issue Rollback (KIR), or registry-based mitigation is available. - Provide guidance on additional diagnostic logging required at kernel or driver level. - Confirm whether crash dump analysis is recommended for this scenario. We are prepared to provide additional diagnostic logs, memory dumps, or reproduction steps upon request. Kindly treat this as a priority case due to multi-user impact in a production environment. Thank you for your support. #Windows11, #Windows 11 24H2, Windows Update, Cumulative Update, System Freeze, Lenovo ThinkPad, Display Driver, EnterpriseHow 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?
FSLogix Problem with Microsoft.AADPluginBroker
We have a few on prem windows 2022 RDS farms using fslogix and outlook. We are bashing our heads against the wall because of the this 58tm1 problem. Every once in a while (5 times a day) a user will get a 58tm1 error while trying to open outlook, we usually fix the problem by deleting the Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin which would fix things for a short while, because we've tried everything else out there, nothing works. Every possible settings combination, registry fixes etc... Newest fslogix versions (hello 25.09) do not fix anything but break everything (this entire branch has a nasty bug which would create temporary profiles and fill every storage space available). Let me know any possiblity to fix this =)Fslogix and outlook 58tm1 problems
Hello, I am in dire need of some help because i'm at my wit's end here. We have a few on prem windows 2022 RDS farms using fslogix and outlook. We are bashing our heads against the wall because of the dreaded 58tm1 problem. Every once in a while (5 times a day) a user will get a 58tm1 error while trying to open outlook, we usually fix the problem by deleting the Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin which would fix things for a short while, because we've tried everything else out there, nothing works. Every possible settings combination, registry fixes etc... Newest fslogix versions (hello 25.09) do not fix anything but break everything (this entire branch has a nasty bug which would create temporary profiles and fill every storage space available). The users are growing tired, the support guy is considering goat herding as an alternative and the higher ups are veeeeeeeery displeased. Problem, we can't fix this, not in a timely fashion, not cleanly or easily. This seems to be an ongoing issue which has been present for years but got exacerbated lately with modern auth and subscription model shift for office. Is there some hope or do i have to start explaining to people how to type in their passwords? Because my next step would be to nuke everyone's aadbrokerplugin folder at the end of the day. Thank you for reading my rant :)Search Service refuses to run
Ever since installing W11 64 in Novemeber my search function refuses to run. I have tried a half dozen fixes from DISM, to re-specifying Security settings to an re-install via ISO (keeping programs). My search settings still say my organization controls some settings even though I have tried to clean them off (no longer working) Outlook is useless to me without search capabilities. Do i need to wipe the drive and reinstall W11 and my programs. I am at mu exhaustive limits. Any help out there. Tony
settings were not migrated from previous OS installation due to partial or ambiguous device match
I can't access the files on my external ssd drive. The Event record = settings were not migrated from previous OS installation due to partial or ambiguous device match Device Manager = present but Volumes tab shows "-"s Disk Management = not present I am not a newbie and it is very rare I cannot fix a computer/IT issue on my own but this one has me stuck. Windows is up to date, BIOS is up to date, drivers, etc. I've done ALL the things suggested online. I even wiped my computer and reinstalled everything, still not working. I need a fix for this, I need the files. HELP!How to Install or Uninstall RSAT in Windows 11
Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) is an essential tool for Windows administrators. This tool is designed to help administrators manage and maintain the servers from a remote location. Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) are used by IT administrators to handle Windows Server roles and features. It was introduced in Windows Server 2008 R2. Viewing Remote Server Administration Tools List in Windows 11 Open the Command Prompt App with Administrative Privileges. Type the below command and press Enter key. Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | Select-Object -Property DisplayName, State You'll get a list of all RSAT features and their current state whether installed or not present. Related: (external link removed by moderator) Installing Remote Server Administration Tools in Windows 11 Launch the Windows 11 Settings app. Select Apps from the left pane. Choose Optional features. Read More At: (external link removed by moderator)Unknown XBOX 360 controller for Windows 11 installation
I am posting this here because X-Plane forums did not have any response to this problem. A user there noted when they transitioned to Windows 11 they started experiencing this problem. Hi, I was using X-Plane 11/12 software the other day and in the logs I recieved this: Hardware ADDED(28de, 11ff) - Controller (XBOX 360 For Windows) at path \\?\hid#vid_8087&pid_0ac2#6&2a20919&0&0000#{4d1e55b2-f16f-11cf-88cb-001111000030} 0:00:00.000 I/JOY: REGISTER Joystick device: Controller (XBOX 360 For Windows) - VID:10462PID:4607, this is a familiar device. I do not use an XBOX 360 controller. I used to have Monect PC software, but I had deleted it months ago, and the device manager shows nothing under Monect PC remote software. I cannot find this VID/HID anywhere in my device manager, it just keeps appearing by will, almost like malware, even if I try removing controller settings, it returns one way or another. Please help, for I want to use my mouse for flight simming software since I am currently not in possession of my joystick. All the PID/HIDS here do not have that 8087. The 8087 identifier is usually with Intel related drivers/devices. This is what happens when my X-Plane 11/12 software is terminated in the log file. 0:20:48.150 I/JOY: UNREGISTER Joystick device: Controller (XBOX 360 For Windows) - VID:10462PID:4607 The even stranger part is that it does not appear in joy.cpl. More context here:
Where / How to find "Ask a question"
CAN ANYONE TELL ME how to reliably and repeatably find the Link to "Ask a question" or "Start a Discussion"! Yes, I am Starting a Discussion now ONLY because I accidentally stumbled upon a Start a discussion link. I am often wondering around in the various Community Hubs, Discussions, Screens, etc. trying to find that link - and don't laugh because I am serious, but sometimes for 30 minutes or more and sometimes finally giving up. I love the Community and the support here, but WHY is it so hard to "Ask a Question" I will post the question somewhere else when I finish here - if I can once again find the link to ask a question. And sorry to be such a pain over this and although a long-term Community participant, but this has been a lingering problem for me, going back years and years. ron in shawneeUser Folder displaying wrong name and icon
I recently noticed that my personal user file is displaying the name "Pictures" and has the Pictures icon. However, when I click on the folder, everything is correct within the folder and the address bar shows the correct folder name. I've attempted to attach an image here; I had to paste several images together to create the attached image, so I know that the address bar would not actually be visible at this point, but if I click on the Pictures folder then the address bar it becomes visible. Thanks, Tom
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