Long wait for initial load of this site
There are numerous topics about slowness of this site going back for years (before recent update, which was already so long ago). But what i am experiencing for the past few months is something different. Every time i come to this site first time and say click a link in RSS feed for one of the blog articles i have to wait up to a minute for it to start loading anything (it shows an empty page and loading animation in the browser). After that it would be loading pages quick (well, normal speed for this site, which is still sluggish). But if i do not browse here for 30 min or longer then again first load will be annoyingly long. It is like there is some load balancer/throttling for each new visitor and you have to stand in line.
Hard Disk Error unable to run system diagnostic tool
my hp pavilion laptop shut down during an update and now when i open it all it says is “Hard Disk Error Please run the Hard Disk Test in System Diagnostics” but when i click system diagnostics it says “Your current version of diagnostics is not up to date” and to visit a website to update it but i can’t even open my laptop. All the advice i’ve seen online is about the Hard Disk not existing.Posts and comments not getting approved
Hello Tech Community Team, I’ve recently started contributing educational Azure lab posts to the Tech Community, but none of my posts or even my comments are getting approved or published — even after waiting more than 48 hours. I’m trying to actively participate and help others, and I want to make sure my account is not stuck in moderation or blocked from posting. Could you please check and let me know how to proceed? Thank you very much, Perparim AbdullahuRead this BEFORE you post!
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Lenovo Thinkpad E480 Windows 11
Hi, I checked the lenovo website (https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-edge-laptops/thinkpad-e480-type-20kn-20kq/solutions/ht512623-lenovo-devices-supported-for-windows-11) to see if my thinpad E480 could update to windows 11, and it is specified as a supported pc, but when I check on my laptop, it says it can't install Windows 10. I made sure the install of windows 10 was UEFI, secure boot on, tpm 2 on, etc.. I also installed the lenovo apps like system update and updated the bios. (I tried posting this on the lenovo forums but their website is garbage and wouldn't let me make an account)👋 Welcome to the Microsoft Tech Community!
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SppExtComObj.exe ERROR
Good evening/day to all! I am coming here today because this type of error is very frustrating! It happens most of the time when I turn on my pc, it feels like my GPU fans increase and decrease the speed really random and after a while my pc either restarts or either is getting a freeze and nothing is responsive anymore! I did add this error to AI but not much help unfortunately, as I thought it is gonna give me some answers! If anyone here with a better brain than mine can help me with this one, I will be extreamly happy! I`d like to add the fact that all my drivers and everything is up to date! I have used in CMD as admin these: - winget upgrade --all ( everything is up to date ) - sfc /scannow ( no corrupted files ) Kind regards! Unable to start a DCOM Server: {3C296D07-90AE-4FAC-86F9-65EAA8B82D22}. The error: "2147942402" Happened while starting this command: C:\WINDOWS\system32\SppExtComObj.exe -EmbeddingBring back Cortana
✉️ Subject: Bring Back Cortana — A Legacy Worth Reviving Dear Microsoft Team, I’m writing as a passionate user who believes Cortana deserves a comeback—not just as a voice assistant, but as a character-driven companion that once defined Microsoft’s unique identity. Cortana wasn’t generic. She was personal, iconic, and deeply integrated into the Windows experience. Her Halo-inspired roots, conversational tone, and productivity features made her stand out in ways that Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant never could. With Copilot now leading the AI frontier, there’s a golden opportunity: revive Cortana as a persona option within Copilot or as a dedicated assistant mode. This would: Differentiate Microsoft with a recognizable, emotionally resonant AI character Honor legacy and nostalgia for longtime users who still miss her Enhance productivity with voice-driven, contextual support Delight users by giving us the choice to personalize our experience This isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about giving users a distinctive, humanized AI companion that blends productivity with personality. Cortana’s return could be one of Microsoft’s most celebrated comebacks. Thank you for considering this request. I believe Cortana still has a place in the future of Microsoft AI. Sincerely, Coco P.S: You should make another Cortana speaker of your own to beat Google and Amazon. You can do this.
