PC Manager is one of the best and most reliable products Microsoft has developed
I'm having trouble with PC Manager, a tool that I rely on for my computer's maintenance and optimization. Despite its reputation as a reliable and trustworthy product, I'm experiencing issues that are preventing me from using it effectively, and I'm hoping to find a solution or guidance from the community on how to resolve these problems.
File search is too loose
I am searching for a file named "dot.exe" and windows is showing a bunch of results as if I had typed "*dot*exe". Heck, in one of them the "exe" is appearing before the "dot". How do I get it to search for what I asked for and not show me a bunch of irrelevant matches that I have to wade through?
7 General suggestions to Windows and its Apps
During my experience on Windows I’ve been thinking about how it could improve, especially around Fluent Design. I wrote down seven ideas that I’d love to hear opinions on. I will be sharing them here: #1: Two branches for Windows and content updates; Trying to please everyone with a single version of Windows is difficult, so Microsoft could maintain two official branches of the system: a “Vintage Windows” (like Windows 10), for those who prefer the classic interface and a more traditional look, with extended support indefinitely and security updates. And a “Modern Windows” (Windows 11), consistent with Fluent Design, constantly updated, and focused on introducing new features. Both would use the same kernel and APIs for developer compatibility. This approach would offer users greater freedom of choice and demonstrate that a trillion-dollar company is dedicating teams to simultaneously deliver traditional features and modernity. I’ve seen many people complain about the lack of consistency and lack of content. Additionally, I miss feature updates for Windows and hope that Microsoft brings more flexibility, apps, and Fluent 2-style fixes in future updates. And, yes, this would increase the efforts and costs, but it's a cost that a trillion-dollar company could take. #2: Modern Flyouts and Windows' limitation with volume mixer; In Windows 11, the multimedia controls displayed by apps like Fluent Flyouts are very limited; they only allow you to pause or skip tracks, with no option to adjust the volume or use repeat or shuffle buttons. This makes the experience less convenient compared to Android, where users can control the app’s volume or the music’s volume separately, and the operating system allows third-party apps to do so. My suggestion is that Microsoft should be more flexible and give apps like Modern Flyout the ability to adjust the volume, so you could turn the music up or down without affecting the overall system volume. Honestly, it’s surprising that something as basic as this hasn’t been implemented yet in the most widely used operating system. #3: Lack of flexibility in the Windows 11 search bar; Windows 11 still limits users and developers to a rigid and impractical search bar. Apps like Fluent Search, Flow Search, and Everything Toolbar are much faster and more powerful, but they’re confined to taskbar icons or floating search bars, while the native search bar takes up space without offering the same efficiency. Microsoft needs to be more flexible and release an API that allows third-party apps to appear as a search bar directly on the taskbar. This isn’t a complex feature; it’s something simple and obvious that should already exist. If the official search bar itself isn’t improved, the least they could do is give other apps the freedom to offer a superior experience. It’s frustrating to see Windows remain limited in such basic aspects, while other systems offer more modern and practical solutions. Microsoft needs to listen to users and stop holding Windows back with an outdated model. #4: Windows Task Scheduler and other menus and tools need to be updated The native Windows Task Scheduler is completely outdated and inconsistent with the Fluent 2 style. Independent projects like the Fluent Task Scheduler show that it’s possible to have a modern, organized, and much more user-friendly interface. It’s frustrating that these apps have to coexist with outdated system tools, without being able to replace them or integrate with the system. Microsoft, as a trillion-dollar company, should invest in modernizing its own utilities or hire independent developers who have already proven capable of creating superior solutions, such as the Fluent Task Scheduler. The lack of visual and functional consistency in Windows is glaring and needs to be addressed #5: Lack of flexibility in naming user folders Compared to the Android system; Windows is very inflexible and lacks practicality in many ways. For example, if my folder is C:\Users\eagl, I cannot simply correct it to eagle without creating an entirely new user profile. This lack of flexibility is a major hurdle for personalization on what could be a basic and simple fix. On Android, I was already so used to the system’s practicality that when I switched to Windows—which was supposed to be a more robust and powerful system—I was surprised to find it lacks even such a basic feature. #6: Differences in user experience between home and business users, and inconsistencies in Fluent 2; Microsoft seems to be focusing more and more on businesses, consistently applying Fluent 2 to apps like Teams, Outlook, and Office, while everyday users are left with a Windows full of outdated and inconsistent menus. This contradicts the marketing that promotes Fluent 2 as the standard, yet is frequently violated by the official apps themselves. It’s frustrating to see that Microsoft can’t deliver on its promises. If it really wants to preserve old elements for the sake of businesses, then it should separate the systems, as in point #1: a legacy one for compatibility and a modern one for home users. Or, at the very least, adhere to the Fluent 2 style across all of Windows. I love Fluent 2 and really want to see significant progress in this area, but seeing that Microsoft itself hasn’t made much effort in this regard has been a disappointment. The trillion-dollar company that talks so much about innovation shouldn’t be delivering a fragmented and outdated system. #7: Digital Wellness and productivity; Microsoft should make a native app with fluent style to help users watch their screen/app time. In 2026 there hasn't been an app that's free, solid and that feels native in Windows 11, because there aren't any API for that. Apps like Activity Watch for some reason don't work in my PC and apps like SolidTime are paid and not really fluent. Naturally, something like this should be made by Microsoft itself. Android has it since the beginning, why Windows doesn't have it yet? I believe that these suggestions, even though difficult, could contribute for a more consistent user experience, improved productivity and easier accesibility.How Do You Convert PNG to an ICO on Windows 11?
Hey everyone! I have a few images that I want to use as icons, and I know ICO is the preferred format for that. Currently, I'm looking for some help with converting PNG to the ICO on Windows 11 as the default Photos app can't do that. I’ve tried three online PNG to ICON converters, but I’ve only got the mixed results regarding quality and size. Are there specific programs or online services that you recommend that maintain the image quality? Additionally, if there are settings I should be aware of to ensure the icon works properly in Windows, please let me know! Thanks
Feature Request: Allow Custom User Profile Folder Name during Microsoft Account OOBE Setup
Currently, when setting up Windows 11 using a mandatory Microsoft Account (MSA), the operating system automatically generates a truncated 5-character folder name in "C:\Users" based on the first five letters of the user's email address. For professionals using high-end workstations, this behaviour is problematic for several reasons: Professionalism: Truncated names like "siddh" instead of "Siddharth Shankar" look unprofessional in file paths and environment variables. Scripting and Development: Many automated scripts and terminal-based workflows rely on consistent, predictable naming conventions that align with the user's actual identity. Accessibility: Users should have agency over their local directory structure without needing to resort to OOBE\BYPASSNRO hacks or post-install Registry edits, which can be risky and time-consuming. Request: Please provide an "Advanced" or "Edit" option during the "Who is going to use this PC?" screen that allows users to manually define their local folder name while still signing in with their Microsoft Account. This change would align Windows 11 with modern UX standards of personalization and user control.
The Windows 11 PC is dying, thanks to cloud-based services and AI
My Windows 11 PC has become increasingly sluggish and unresponsive, and I suspect that it's due to the growing reliance on cloud-based services and AI-powered features. I've noticed that my PC is constantly connected to the internet, consuming valuable system resources and memory, and I'm worried that this trend will eventually lead to my PC's demise, making it unusable for my everyday tasks.Why lunar client won't uninstall on my windows 11 pc?
Running into a weird situation here. I tried removing Lunar Client from my Windows 11 PC like any normal app, but the lunar client won't uninstall. The uninstall option either does nothing or fails partway, and the app still shows up afterward. Feels like something is blocking the removal. Maybe background services or leftover files but not sure where to even start checking. Don’t want to mess around too much and break something else. Has anyone dealt with this before? What's the best way to completely uninstall lunar client on windows 11?
"Show More Options" is usability in reverse
Title pretty much says it all. "Show More Options" is the kind of addition that a manager would love... "LOOK... streamlining!!". Except it literally makes the OS less usable. I now have to click 3 times instead of 2 to rename a file. If it's going to stay, let's at least put some no-brainers back on there... there's no way IMO these should not be in the 1st set of selections: Rename Send To RefreshHow to fix "Your pc ran into a problem and needs to restart" after system update
Hey everyone, hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I'm working with an ASUS ROG Strix G15 running Windows 11 Pro , and it run into a frustrating issue. The system crashed with the "Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart" stop error after installing the latest update. Since then, it was stuck in a boot loop—it shows the manufacturer logo, spins for a few seconds, then flashes the blue error screen again before restarting. I haven't installed any new hardware or major updates recently, so I'm not sure what triggered this. I already tried the basic steps I could think of. Boot into Safe Mode via spamming F8, but it won't get far enough to register. I also let it attempt automatic repair a few times, but it either fails or circles back to the same error. Has anyone else with this model (or similar) seen this behavior?
