User 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
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:
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 gigsDemystifying Microsoft’s AI Strategy: Work IQ, Fabric IQ, Foundry IQ, and More
Excited to share my blog "Demystifying Microsoft’s AI Strategy: Work IQ, Fabric IQ, Foundry IQ, and More" With terms like Work IQ, Fabric IQ, Foundry IQ, Agent 365, and Copilot Studio flying around, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. However, there is a clear architecture behind it all. 🔹 Work IQ → User context (how people collaborate) 🔹 Fabric IQ → Data context (structured business data) 🔹 Foundry IQ → Knowledge context (enterprise policies & intelligence) These aren’t products—they’re architectural layers that make AI useful at enterprise scale. Demystifying Microsoft’s AI Strategy: Work IQ, Fabric IQ, Foundry IQ, and More #Microsoft Fabric IQ #Microsoft Foundry IQ #Microsoft work IQ #Agentic AI #AI Productivity #MicrosoftAdvocate #MicrosoftEmployeePlease clarify the numbering system in Microsoft exams
I am trying to make sense of exam numbers in Microsoft Certification poster. https://arch-center.azureedge.net/Credentials/Certification-Poster_en-us.pdf. For example I notice most azure exam numbers start with 1xx. That gives me the impression that 1xx could be related to Infrastructure. But I am not sure if that is the correct understanding. For example all fundamental exams are numbered 9xx. So are exams numbered differently in role based certifications? What is the numbering pattern and practice in role based certifications? Again one might assume that all architect exams may have the same number pattern but they don’t. Some patterns emerge when it comes to Windows certification - 8xx. Collaboration and communication - 7xx except MB 700. So it appears even under role based certifications the numbering pattern may be different depending on the technology or platform or product. I have not found any authoritative material on the internet form anyone in Microsoft or an MVP on this topic. Some clarification on this topic will help to put at rest years of curiosity and confusion in the community. Thank you.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, Enterprise
Optimizing Web Applications
Hi Community, I’m working on a web app that allows users to check their SASSA grant status. As we know, there can often be delays in SASSA payments, and we're focused on building an app that ensures a seamless experience even during those times. We're prioritizing high performance and security to handle large amounts of traffic, especially during peak periods when these payment delays are more common. I’d love to hear from others with experience in building similar public service portals: What strategies can you recommend for scaling web apps to handle high traffic volumes efficiently? How can we ensure data security and protect sensitive user information, especially when dealing with government services? Looking forward to your insights! For more information on improving your SASSA payment experience and web app performance, click here .
