Can't locate files or programs on my old hard drive
I could not upgrade my Dell Inspiron 660 Desktop to Windows 11. I purchased a GeeKom Mini with Windows 11. I also bought an ORICO docking station. I removed the old HD and hooked it to the GeeKom via the docking station. The GeeKom shows the old drive and reads it, however, I can't find my Microsoft Office 2007 or any of my documents on the old desk top. In addition, I don't see my PDF docs on the old desktop, nor the Brother control center with all of my scanned documents from the past ten years. Please understand I am not in the least technically oriented and almost 80 years old, so please try to advise me in the simplest way possible Thanks
unable to clean install as system dosn't meet req but Im running win 11
As the header says. my win 11 sdd is showing signs of old age (like the owner) I have multiple disk drives and when I run the install I'm getting the message PC is not compatible. I've run the helper and all is good, any help appreciated. Cheers for reading
Moving Program Files From C: Drive To D: Drive???
My C: drive is running out of room, and I'd like to transfer programs/files to my D: drive. I'm using Windows 11, and want to assure the icons on my desktop will direct properly to the new D: drive program locations without the loss of data. Easy is better for me....so please be gentle!!! Thank you!
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!Persistent BSODs with Intel X550 and other NICs after Windows 11 24H2 updates
Hello, Since around May/June 2025 cumulative updates for Windows 11 (24H2), my workstation has been experiencing repeated and frequent BSODs with the error: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL The crash dumps consistently point to network drivers: ixs68x64.sys (Intel® X550 10GbE NIC) aqnic650.sys (Aquantia NIC) In some cases, stack traces also show NDIS, tcpip.sys, or volsnap.sys being involved. This problem persists even after: Clean installing Windows 11 24H2 (build 26100.4946) on a brand new SSD. Updating to the latest Intel X550 drivers (tried older drivers as well). Disabled the onboard Intel NIC and installed a brand new TP Link TX401 10gb NIC (to rule out the Intel card). Updating the motherboard BIOS (April 2024 release, which is the latest). Disabling System Restore (to exclude volsnap.sys). Testing both wired and Wi-Fi connections. Hardware details: CPU: AMD Threadripper PRO 5955WX Motherboard: ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE RAM: 384 GB ECC Storage: Multiple SSDs, brand new NVMe for OS NICs: Intel X550 (onboard), also tested with a TPLink PCIe NIC 10gb Graphic card: NVIDIA RTX 3080 Symptoms: BSODs happen under heavy network activity (e.g., installing Adobe Creative Cloud, large downloads, sync tasks). System is otherwise rock stable (no ECC errors). Issue only appeared after 24H2 updates — Windows 11 was perfectly stable before. Due to these BSODS I skipped several updates since around May until now. At this point I strongly suspect an issue with Windows networking stack compatibility with NIC drivers in 24H2. Is this a known issue? I have no clue on how to begin fixing it anymore. Latest BSOD happened while installing Creative Cloud. This machine is a professional workstation used for audio and video production, so stability is critical. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.How to extract a rar file without password on a Windows 11 PC?
Hello everyone, I'm facing a challenge and could use some advice from this community. I have a password protected RAR file that I need to access, but unfortunately, I don't have the password for it. I'm currently using Windows 11, and I'm wondering if there's any way to extract the contents of this RAR file without the password. If anyone has experience with this kind of situation or knows any legitimate ways to extract RAR files without a password on Windows 11, your guidance would be greatly appreciated.Microsoft Account Already Exists (Windows 11)
While trying to change from account A to account B, I switched to a local account to make the transition smoother (as recommended). However, despite various attempts—including clearing the Credential Manager—I always receive the error: "Microsoft account already exists." I realize this issue has never been properly resolved in various forums (learn), and other users have experienced the same problem over time, with the suggested solution often being to restore Windows 11. Is this really how defect management is handled at Microsoft? Have other users faced similar issues? And this does not work either : https://learn.microsoft.com/fr-fr/office/troubleshoot/activation/another-account-already-signed-inHow to Block a Program from Accessing the Internet Windows 11
1. Launch the Windows Settings app. 2. In the left sidebar, select "Network & internet." 3. Then, Click "Advanced network settings" and choose "Windows Firewall." (external link removed by moderator) 4. Select "Advanced settings" from the center bottom. 5. Select "Outbound Rules" from the left sidebar. 6. Select "New Rule" from the right sidebar. (external link removed by moderator) 7. Select "Program" and then click Next. 8. Browse to the program's path and then click Next. 9. Choose the "Block the connection" option and then click Next. (external link removed by moderator) 10. Regardless, select all three choices and then click Next. 11. Fill in the program's name and description (optional), then click Finish.How can I prevent the screen from turning dark gray while using the Snipping Tool on Windows 11?
Hello there! I'm glad you got in touch. I'm Liz, a fellow enthusiast of all things Windows. It's great to connect with you! My timezone is UTC +8, so feel free to ask for assistance anytime during my working hours. I see that you're facing an issue with a gray screen, but no need to fret - I'm here to lend a hand. To resolve this, you can try the following steps: 1. Open the Snipping Tool. 2. Click on Options. 3. Uncheck the box labeled "Show screen overlay when Snipping Tool is active." 4. Click OK to save the changes and exit the menu. After completing these steps, recheck the screen to see if the issue has been resolved. Please keep me updated on how it goes, and I hope this information proves helpful to you. Let me know if you need further assistance!
