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1755 TopicsAccessing wordpad ole objects in windows 11 2H24
Upgrading to a Windows 11 PC resulted in losing the ability to access embedded Wordpad objects (OLE) in documents I have- And I have quite a few. I understand the Microsoft removed Wordpad starting with the 2H24 Windows 11 release, so It cannot just be "activated" as an optional component. I have reviewed means of restoring Wordpad in Windows 11, and have copied the necessary files (Wordpad.exe, WordpadFilter.dll and wordpad.exe.mui) to my Windows 11 PC. I can now run Wordpad on my new PC, but cannot access the Wordpad objects embedded in my documents. I get an error "cannot start the source application for this object" I seem to recall that OLE requires an application to register for OLE support, but I have found nothing detailing how to do that for Wordpad. I thought there might be a command line option, but Wordpad /? and Wordpad /help did not return anything. Does anyone know how to do this?Solved43Views0likes1Comment.PSPimage thumbnails not showing in file explorer, but...
In file explorer: In file explorer, in a folder: My *.PSPIMAGE files will not show thumbnails, but rather the icon for it. 2) However, in file explorer in "Recent files" the thumbnails show up. This is a real productivity killer. How can I get the PSPIMAGE file thumbnails to show up in all folders? I have already made sure the box is unchecked in settings.27Views0likes1CommentLGPO /t Option not working
I created a text file using LGPO.exe /parse /m C:\Windows\System32\GroupPolicy\Machine\registry.pol > Regpol.txt command and when I try to import the text file using LGPO.exe /t Regpol.txt /v, it doesn't display anything on the Admin console. When I went to the Windows Event viewer, I'm seeing LGPO.exe with an Exception code of: 0xc0000005 Fault offset: 0x0003ce7b I tried the same program and file on a Windows 10 PC and it worked fine. I completely reinstalled Windows 11 Pro and then tried it again and it still doesn't work giving me the same error in the Event viewer. I'm running version 3.0.2004.1300113Views0likes0CommentsProposal: Native Windows Boot Monitor to track real-time startup processes
Hello, I would like to propose a new diagnostic feature for Windows: a Boot Monitor tool that shows in real time when the system is actually ready and which services/drivers are still starting in the background. Currently, available tools only provide partial or post-boot information: BootRacer stops measuring when the desktop appears, but many services (e.g., OneDrive for Business, delayed services, cloud sync) continue loading afterwards. Event Viewer and WPR/WPA provide logs, but only after the boot has completed, and they are too technical for most users. The proposed Boot Monitor would: Integrate with the Windows Service Control Manager and ETW, Show a timeline of drivers and services during startup, Indicate the exact time when the system is fully ready, not just when the desktop appears. This would help users and IT admins identify which components delay startup, optimize configuration, and troubleshoot performance issues — in a safe and official way (avoiding third-party low-level drivers, which are blocked by Secure Boot). Thank you for considering this suggestion!4Views0likes0CommentsI've lost all my pin's app on start menu of windows
I think since a recent update I've loste all the applications that I've pinned on start menu of windows 11 (Version 24H2). Does anyone have an solution to this issue to bring back my pin's app ? Thanks you in advance for your help.Solved124Views0likes2CommentsTaskbar icons keep getting smaller
My taskbar icons keep getting smaller. They are getting so small they are difficult to make out. This has happened in stages. I have not changed my scale settings, which are the recommended ones. Everything else displayed has remained as it was. Only the taskbar icons have changed. There is no direct taskbar scale setting in Windows 11. What could cause this weird behavior? How can I fix it?302Views0likes4CommentsTheme won't stick when using multiple desktops
Is there any solution for desktop backgrounds constantly changing (by themselves) when switching between virtual desktops? This has been ongoing for a year now, and Win11 seems unable to remember and store my wallpaper preferences.6.2KViews2likes13CommentsWin 11 Cannot change wallpaper for each monitor
Since I updated to Windows 11 I've been having a weird issue. I'm not able to select a different wallpaper for each of my two monitors. In the Personalization>Background menu, upon right clicking on the image to display the context menu, if I select "Set for Desktop 2" it does not change anything. On the other hand if I select "Set for Desktop 1" it changes the background for both monitors. Please note that I have my dual monitor set to Extend and not duplicate. Edition Windows 11 Pro Version 21H2 Installed on 10/5/2021 OS build 22000.493 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.493.0Solved75KViews3likes18CommentsCan'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 Thanks31Views0likes1Comment