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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.
How to improve Windows 11 in an officially supported way？
I keep seeing people modifying Windows 11 in ways that are totally unsupported - ripping packages out manually, using third party modified Windows installation media, applying group policies to consumer Windows SKUs - all with the goal of 'debloating' Windows. This inevitably leads to a flood of posts about an update 'breaking stuff' when it turns out that the user ripped out Game Bar - which is a core Windows component.
Why does Yahoo keep opening in Chrome Windows 11 computer?
Hi everyone, I'm experiencing a frustrating issue with my Windows 11 computer. For some reason, Yahoo keeps opening automatically in Google Chrome, even when I’m not trying to access it. This happens frequently and interrupts my workflow. I've checked my browser settings and extensions, but I can't find anything unusual. I’ve also cleared my browser cache and cookies, but the problem persists. Has anyone else faced a similar issue or knows how to stop this from happening? Thank you!
How to fix windows 11 update error 0x800f0991?
Hi everyone, I'm not very good with computer troubleshooting, so I'm feeling a bit stuck. For the past few days, my Windows 11 laptop has been failing to install the latest update. Every time it tries, I get an error code: 0x800f0991. I've tried clicking "Retry" a bunch of times, but it always ends up with the same error message 0x800f0991. I'm worried that if I don't get this update, my computer might have security problems or start acting buggy. Could anyone please walk me through some simple steps to fix windows 11 update error 0x800f0991? Thank you so much for help
Disabling Netbios name service via new ADMX / GPO does not work as expected (bug?)
Disabling Netbios Name service via GPO, new in Windows 11, does not seeem to work as expected / advertised. Using the latest Windows 11 build (22H2, 1702 as of June 2023), all patches updates and drivers installed. This seems to be a bug As mentioned also here [1], the Windows 11 ADMX features a new setting to disable Netbios name resolution. The option "Configure NetBIOS settings" can be found under Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Network > DNS Client This option can be set to "Disable Netbios Name Resultion", if activated. Setting it however does not have the desired effect. Tried locally as well as via the domain controller. Evidence: ipconfig [2] still shows NetBIOS enabled. Also nbtstat shows names on an interface [3]. The fact that this GPO does not work as advertised might be a security relevant topic as people setting this directive will expect Netbios to be disabled, which it seems is not the case. So they will also refrain from taking any other actions to enahance Netbios related security. Cheers [1] https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/core-infrastructure-and-security/windows-10-or-windows-11-gpo-admx-an-update/ba-p/3703548 [2] excerpt from "ipconfig /all" ..[cut] NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled [3] "nbtstat -n" ..cut.. WLAN: Node IpAddress: [192.168.xx.yy] Scope Id: [] NetBIOS Local Name Table Name Type Status --------------------------------------------- xxxx <20> UNIQUE Registered
Personalizing Desktop Background
I have selected a folder for use in displaying background images for my Win 11 Desktop. The folder has sub-folders within it. However, only those images located in the "root" of the folder are displayed. How can I tell Windows to use the sub-folders to select an image to display.
Cntl-c/b/s/r/m all non-functioning after Win10-11 upgrade
Cntl (left and right)-c/b/s/r/m are all non-functioning after my upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. I have: upgraded the keyboard driver (they were already the latest) removed the driver and rebooted checked the onscreen keyboard (doesn't work for those keys) uninstalled/disabled MS Game Mode the keyboard is hooked up to a KVM - works properly on the other Win11 system, so it isn't a hardware issue - it's clearly a this-Windows-install issue Moved the keyboard off the KVM directly to the Windows box - same issue Used KeyboardTest V4.0 to check all keys - cntl-c/cntl-b/cntl-s/cntl-r/cntl-m don't show any response stopped all software via taskmanager that I could (of course, many MS ones restarted) enabled cntl-key shortcuts in CMD clipboard manager is disabled (tried both on and off) ran: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Checkhealth DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth SFC /ScanNow Any additional help that isn't one of the above items would be appreciated.Dcom error - did not register with DCOM within the required timeout
I keep getting this error every time I start the computer: The server {AB8902B4-09CA-4BB6-B78D-A8F59079A8D5} did not register with DCOM within the required timeout. I have already done a lot of googling of this issue, I know it is related to the Thumbnail Cache Out of Proc Server:(Bug #4919194: Unable to add a device to a Microsoft account).
Hello, i have been patienty waiting for about 5 weeks now for this bug to be addressed. I have not been able to register my new pc under accounts.microsoft.com. It is not detected automatically as there is no serial number in BIOS (it says „system serial number“) Registering a device manually with the motherboard’s SN brings up an error. Support has been contacted 4 or 5 times. Have been told each time that its a known bug and i should to try re-registering after 48 hours which in retrospect seems wildly optimistic considering 4 or 5 weeks have now passed. Support ticket number: tel:7091772400 I would appreciate further information / being kept up to date with this issue and hope it can be resolved quickly. regards Timsh67Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11
Recently, I’ve noticed that Microsoft is making File Explorer in Windows 11 faster and more streamlined, which is causing some features and options to be hidden or simplified. This decluttering seems to improve overall speed but makes it more difficult to access certain settings or functionalities that were more visible in previous versions, and I’m concerned that this change might limit the customization and control I previously had over File Explorer.
ISO FILE FOR CREATING WINDOWS RE-INSTALL MEDIA
I have separately posted questions regarding the difficulties in creating a Recovery Drive for Windows 11 - which does not recognise the MANY flash drives, sizes and formats that I have tried. Also tried the Media Creation Tool which was a disaster. So now I'm trying the option of creating an ISO file, which then supposedly will help me create bootable media to recover after a system crash etc. I have FAITHFULLY followed the instructions at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11arm64. There is a point where the "save as" in Explorer shows, and the file name shows with the extension of .iso. But when I select save, it saves as Unconfirmed 737311.crdownload, and NOT as the ISO file. I really wish that for once, I could follow the Windows instructions and have them work correctly first time. After about 6 hours of trying to simply create a Recovery Drive or a System Repair Disk, I STILL have neither. This makes me really uncomfortable that I don't have something to get my computer back up and running if it crashes. HELP.
Magnifier starts tiny in the corner
I have poor vision and I regularly use the Magnifier tool on my Windows 11 desktop. I went to Accessibility > Magnifier and made these my settings: When I start my computer, I want the Magnifier to be minimized by default. I got it working on a different desktop of mine, but on this one the magnifier starts in this small, miniwindow in the corner. To get it to this point, I set up my Regedit to these values: What I want is that when I start the computer the magnifier tool is open and already minimized so I can use the hot keys to start zooming right away, but the small window means I have to find and close it every time. I have it working on my other desktop, so I am not sure what I am doing wrong.¿Cuál es la mejor manera de convertir heic a jpg en Windows 10/11?
Soy nuevo usando Windows y tengo un problema: todas las fotos que bajo de mi iPhone a mi PC están en formato HEIC y no puedo abrirlas ni editarlas fácilmente. He visto que hay herramientas en línea, pero me gustaría saber si existe una forma nativa o gratuita y segura para convertir heic a jpg sin tener que subir mis fotos a un sitio web o instalar software desconocido. Si alguien conoce un método sencillo usando la aplicación de Fotos de Windows, o alguna extensión confiable, les agradecería muchísimo su ayuda. Necesito una solución rápida para poder convertir heic a jpg y empezar a trabajar con ellas. ¡Gracias de antemano por sus consejos!
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