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File History has stopped functioning
My file history program has stopped functioning. I tried searching the internet for some of these error messages and I have not found anything that has a solution that works. I tried deleting the backup on my backup drive, and also deleting the file history data/configuration folders so it would "start fresh" and I still keep getting errors. Here are some of the errors: Also have gotten a bunch of different errors for "reparse points". This is one example. I tried to exclude some of these folders from the backup but it didn't seem to help. But how do I find and eliminate a "reparse point" so it doesn't cause the file history to fail? And why doesn't file history just ignore those folders and go on and back up everything else?
Mobile Connected by USB - Message - Device USB requires further installation.
This is a bit of a pain. My mobile won't connect via USB and MS Phone Link doesn't seem to transfer files. The Device Manager Portable devices had the message - "Device USB\VID_2717&PID_FF48&MI_00\5&1cfe662a&0&0000 requires further installation." In Device Manager I've deleted all the mobile phone references in Portable Devices, USB Controllers and USB Devices, restarted PC and reconnected phone. The phone now appears in Explorer, without any error message in device manager, but I can't view the internal drive and the SD card folders are visible but empty.Windows Defender says it's disabled, but everything is actually on
I've been getting a notification that says "Virus protection disabled. Click to activate Microsoft Defender," but when I open Windows Security, everything is enabled—real-time protection, ransomware protection, all of it. I checked Event Viewer and there's no 5001 event, which would normally indicate the antivirus actually shutting off. The weird part is this started right after a glitch during a gaming session. I was playing Palworld while on a WhatsApp call when the screen flickered with lines for a split second, and then my friend said my mic was producing horrible static. I fixed the audio by messing with the driver, but now this notification keeps showing up after every restart. Scans with Defender and Malwarebytes came back clean. Is this just a bug from a recent Defender update, or is something actually wrong?
Difficulty in Accessing BIOS/UEFI Settings on Windows PC
I'm having trouble accessing the BIOS or UEFI settings on my Windows PC. Whenever I try to enter the BIOS during startup, the screen either remains blank, quickly flashes by, or I can't find the right key to press, making it difficult to change essential system settings. Despite following common methods like pressing F2, DEL, or F12, I am unable to access the BIOS menu, which is preventing me from making necessary adjustments to my system.
There is a problem with File History; a protest is lodged.
Your Microsoft technical team has repeatedly corrupted file history. Since the July 28th/August 13th updates KB5101684/KB5120249, my file history has reappeared. Backups to the D drive are successful, but the backup times cannot be synchronized. Newly created or saved Word documents, images, videos, etc., still show "No previous version available" in "Properties → Previous Versions". The folder is not being corrected; its date is automatically changed. Until Wednesday's updates KB5124008, KB5126052, KB5126146, KB5122878, and KB890830, the file history was corrupted and disabled, resulting in an "InconsistentState" entry in C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\FileHistory\Configuration. Why did Microsoft disable it? Everyone is using it, and I'm extremely angry. Many users have reported encountering this issue on various forums. Microsoft, stop deceiving us! I demand that Microsoft review this matter immediately and release an emergency update as soon as possible to restore the file history to its original state. The five updates installed are:KB5122878,KB5126146,KB5124008,KB5126052,KB890830 Anyone else experiencing the same issue as me can report it to the media and have Microsoft confirm the error. Furthermore, "File History" itself is not listed in Microsoft's "Deprecated Features List." While other backup features suggest that Microsoft has no plans to discontinue it. Microsoft is going to pretend it doesn't exist.
What is the best way to remove junk files on windows 10?
Hello, I'm not very experienced with this and could use some community advice. My Windows 10 PC is running slow and I'm told cleaning junk files might help. I'm nervous about using random PC cleaner software from the web. Could you please point me to the best and safest way to remove junk files on windows 10? In fact, I feel overwhelmed by the number of junk file cleaner and methods I see online. I'm looking for the safest and most effective way to remove temporary and junk files, cache, and other clutter without harming Windows 10 OS.
How to fix the Issues with Bluetooth Connectivity
my Bluetooth connection where devices fail to pair properly or keep disconnecting unexpectedly. Despite trying to restart my device, update drivers, and reset Bluetooth settings, the problem persists, making it difficult to use Bluetooth accessories reliably. I'm looking for effective troubleshooting tips or solutions to fix Bluetooth connectivity problems and restore stable connections.File Explorer Forgetting Your Favorite Folder View
Every time I set a custom view for a folder in File Explorer, it forgets it and goes back to the default layout the next time I open it. No matter how many times I adjust the columns, icon size, or sorting, Windows refuses to remember my preference for that specific folder.Opening 27 Browser Tabs and Forgetting Which One Has the Music
I have 27 browser tabs open and I can hear music playing from one of them, but I have no idea which tab it is. I have to click through each one individually to find the source, which is incredibly frustrating when I just want to pause or close it.Bluetooth devices randomly disconnect and won't reconnect until reboot
My Bluetooth headphones and mouse keep disconnecting out of nowhere, and once they drop, they won't reconnect until I restart the PC. Sometimes they show up in the device list but fail to connect, other times they disappear entirely. I've already reinstalled the Bluetooth driver, disabled power saving for the adapter, and removed and re-paired the devices. Still happens. It's a clean install with no third-party tweaks. Anyone else dealing with this or know what actually fixes it?Snapped window group only opens one side – the other stays minimized
I use the snap window feature constantly—drag one folder left, another right, split screen. That part still works fine. The problem is when I'm in another app (like Chrome) and I try to switch back to the snapped group. Only the right-side window opens; the left one stays minimized. Same thing happens with Alt+Tab. The only time both open is if I'm viewing the desktop before clicking the group. Lenovo Legion, Windows 11 25H2, i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, RTX 4070. Anyone know how to fix this? It's driving me insane and really slowing down my work.
Windows Asking for Permission to Do Something You Just Asked It to Do
Whenever I try to do something on Windows, it asks me for permission to do the exact thing I just requested, which makes no sense. It feels like the system is questioning my own actions, and this extra confirmation step keeps interrupting my workflow for no clear reason.Laptop Going to Sleep While You Are Still Using It
My laptop keeps going to sleep even while I am actively using it, which is incredibly frustrating. This happens during normal tasks like typing, watching videos, or browsing, and it seems to ignore my power settings entirely, so I need help figuring out why it sleeps mid-use and how to stop it.How do I snip and capture a screenshot on my mac?
I recently started using a Mac and I'm still getting used to the keyboard shortcuts and basic features. On Windows 11, I was used to quickly snipping part of the screen when I needed to save or share something, but I'm not sure how to snip on mac. What is the easiest way to capture a screenshot on mac? Sometimes, I need to take full screen screen and sometimes for a scrolling screenshot. In addition, I also need to crop and edit the screenshot. P.S. It is an MacBook Pro M5 with the latest macOS.
Why does Windows take so long to shut down?
My laptop is plugged in most of the time, and I’ve noticed that the battery level always stays at 99% and never actually reaches 100%. I’m not sure if this is normal or if it’s something I should be concerned about. Will leaving my laptop plugged in while the battery level shows 99% cause long-term damage to the battery or the laptop itself? If so, are there any settings I need to adjust to prevent this? Also, is there a specific reason why the battery level never reaches 100%? Should I be concerned, or is this just normal behavior for modern batteries?Widgets panel takes forever to load and sometimes won't open at all
The Widgets panel has been super slow lately. It sometimes takes 20–30 seconds to load, and occasionally it just won't open no matter how many times I click the icon. I've already restarted the Widgets process, cleared its cache, and checked for updates. Nothing helped. It's a clean install with no third-party tweaks. Anyone run into this or know what's causing it?What to do if Touchpad Moving the Cursor by Itself?
My laptop touchpad keeps moving the cursor by itself even when I am not touching it, which makes typing and clicking very difficult. This happens randomly during normal use, and I have already tried cleaning the touchpad and adjusting settings, so I need help figuring out why the cursor drifts on its own and how to fix it.The Recommended section in Windows 11 displays items from disconnected external drives
The Recommended section in the Start menu will continue to display recently opened files or folders stored on an external USB drive or memory card, even after the drive has been safely removed. Clicking these entries will result in an error because the source is no longer available. These items will remain in the list for several days and cannot be manually removed.
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