After hiding the taskbar in Windows 11, the bottom buttons become unclickable.
When the taskbar is hidden and a window is maximized, buttons at the bottom of the screen cannot be clicked (the mouse needs to be moved up 1-2 pixels). This occurs in preview build 26300.7674 and is reproducible in apps like Excel and VS Code. Is this a common bug?
Windows search bar problem - searching for updates creates a problem.
i bought a new laptop and i typed the word, up, in the search bar. i typed, up, because it auto completes usually to updates, and then i click on check for updates, and the computer opens the update panel. i found the following problem. i press up. the check for updates appears. then i press check for updates, the blue button. and then, after any updates get installed, the keyboard stops typing completely. i go in the browser, and i cannot type. the only thing i can do in that occassion, is i can go back to the search bar, and i press backspace one time. and then it auto completes the word, up. this does not work if i have typed any other word, including, update. it appears to happen, only if you search for the, check for updates, button, by typing, up, and waiting for the autocomplete. after the keyboard gets stuck, you press backscape in the search bar, in the bottom of windows, and it auto completes, up. and you cannot type, until you restart.
Language persistence error (Greek) in Windows 11 Home Single Language - Dell G3 3590
The system automatically switched to Greek and blocked all interface change options. I am a user of the Single Language edition, and the base language pack seems corrupted. I have tried to force the change through PowerShell and registry edits without success. When attempting an 'In-place Upgrade' repair with a Portuguese/Spanish ISO, the system does not allow keeping applications because it does not recognize the current base language (Greek). I am currently in the post-defense phase of my Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. This technical bug is critical for me because it's affecting my access to specialized advanced modeling tools (Python) and process optimization data. I cannot afford a clean install as I must preserve my research environment and configurations. freddyphdpuc de gmail
lock the pinned folders in Quick Access
Hello, I would like to lock the pinned folders in Quick Access in Windows 11 so they can only be clicked. Right now, if a pin is accidentally dragged, Windows sometimes creates a duplicate of the folder. I still want to: Open the folder normally Copy or move files inside the folder Pin or unpin folders intentionally Could you advise if there is a way to prevent dragging or copying of pinned folders in Quick Access without affecting folder functionality? Thank you.
Internal RDP vs Self-Hosted RustDesk
Hi everyone, I am looking for some guidance and real-world experiences around choosing the best approach for remote access in a Windows environment. Right now, we are considering two main options: - Continue using Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), but strictly for internal use only (no direct exposure to the public internet). - Deploy a self-hosted instance of RustDesk as an alternative or complement to RDP for remote access and remote support. Our main concern is security. RDP has historically been a common attack vector, especially when exposed externally or misconfigured, and we want to avoid introducing unnecessary risk to our endpoints. Even if we restrict RDP to internal networks or VPN-only access, we are still cautious about potential vulnerabilities, credential theft, lateral movement, and abuse of remote access. What we are trying to understand better is: 1. In environments where RDP is used only inside the LAN or over VPN (no open RDP from the internet), what are the recommended hardening practices and controls you would consider mandatory today? Examples might include: Network Level Authentication (NLA), strong account policies, just-in-time access, firewall restrictions, RDP Gateway, MFA, monitoring/logging, etc. 2. From a security and operational perspective, is it generally considered acceptable to keep RDP enabled only for internal administrative tasks, while avoiding using RDP for end-user remote support scenarios? 3. For those who have deployed self-hosted RustDesk (or similar remote support tools) in a Windows/Active Directory environment, how has it compared to RDP in terms of: - Security model (encryption, authentication, access control, exposure to the internet) - Ease of deployment and maintenance - User experience and performance - Logging, auditing, and integration with existing security monitoring 4. Are there any best practices or architectural patterns you would recommend when combining these approaches? For example: - Keeping RDP only on jump servers / bastion hosts inside the network - Using RustDesk (self-hosted) for remote support and helpdesk use cases - Enforcing least privilege, MFA, and strong authentication for all remote access paths - Segmentation and limiting which machines are even allowed to receive RDP connections 5. Have you encountered any specific security pitfalls, misconfigurations, or "gotchas" when relying on RDP internally or when rolling out RustDesk self-hosted that we should be aware of before committing to a design? Our goal is to design a remote access strategy that: - Minimizes attack surface and reduces the likelihood of compromise via remote access. - Separates administrative access from end-user remote support where it makes sense. - Remains manageable for a small IT/security team in terms of configuration, patching, and monitoring. If you have any references to Microsoft documentation, hardening guides, or community best practices for RDP (especially internal-only scenarios), as well as any detailed write-ups or lessons learned from using RustDesk self-hosted in production, those would be extremely helpful. Thank you in advance for any guidance, recommendations, or examples you can share. Best regards, Juan
Windows needs granular control for specific notifications, not just category-wide toggles for USB-C.
I have been a Windows user for most of my life, and as the hardware industry aggressively shifts toward USB-C, the Windows notification system is severely falling behind. There is a major flaw in how Windows handles USB-C notifications: it forces users to either endure constant spam for things they are already aware of or disable an entire category of notifications just to stop one annoying pop-up. Here are the two major problems I am facing with USB-C on both Windows 10 and Windows 11: The "Slow Charger" Spam (Despite High Wattage). My laptop supports both traditional barrel jack and USB-C PD charging. When I use a high-quality USB-C charger and cable that matches or even exceeds the wattage of the original charger, Windows constantly floods me with a "Slow charger" warning (see attached screenshot). To be clear, the manufacturer of my high-performance laptop embedded a power profile that automatically switches the system to lower performance when it detects charging over USB-C. I am fully aware of this hardware-level behavior and am not doing heavy tasks. Because the system is already limiting its power draw by design, there is no actual lack of wattage coming from my charger. Yet, Windows continuously spams the warning anyway. The biggest bug: Windows actually has a specific setting to turn off the "slow charging over USB-C" notification. However, even when this is toggled off, Windows ignores the setting and keeps spamming the notification anyway. All my drivers are fully up to date. The False "DisplayPort Limitation" Warning. I use a monitor that supports DisplayPort over USB-C and has an integrated USB hub. I am only using the USB-C cable for the USB hub functionality (data). My actual video signal is routed through a traditional DisplayPort cable directly from my graphics card. Every time my monitor wakes up from sleep, Windows throws a warning about a "USB-C DisplayPort limitation." I am fully aware of how my hardware is routed. I know I am not using the USB-C for video, but Windows won't let me dismiss this specific warning permanently. The Unacceptable Support Experience I reached out to Microsoft Support via live chat. The agent did not seem to understand what these specific warnings meant or what their purpose was. Their official "solution" was to go into Windows settings and completely disable all notifications for the entire "Energy" or "USB" categories. They basically told me to hide it and called it a day. What is the point of having a notification system if the only way to fix a bugged alert is to blind the system entirely? If I disable the whole USB category, I might miss an actual critical warning later. Microsoft introduced these USB connection and charging alerts back in Windows 10, but the system is clearly incomplete and remains broken in Windows 11. Microsoft needs to fix the broken "disable" toggles for these alerts and give users granular control over specific notifications, rather than forcing us to use a sledgehammer to turn off the whole category.
Unwanted keyboard layouts keep showing up
Greetings, In one of my Windows 11 PC I am experiencing a very annoying problem. I have two keyboard profiles: Japanese and Canadian multi-language (QWERTY). I switch between them with Win+SPACE shortcut. But ENG US and ENG UK also show up, despite the fact that I have not installed those keyboards or language packs. I have removed the corresponding registry entries in HKEY_USERS.Default/Keyboard Layout/Preload (data is 409 and 809) but this does not remove the keyboard layouts and when I reboot those registry entries are again there. How can I get rid once for all of unwanted keyboard layouts? I am clueless. Especially considering that this problem never occurred in my three other Win11 PC or a Win10 PC I own too. Any help would be highly appreciated.How can I easily install pending Windows updates on my PC?
Call 1-855-535-7109. To install pending Windows updates easily on your Windows PC, follow these steps: Open Windows Settings: Press Windows + I to quickly open the Settings menu. Go to Update & Security: In the Settings window, select Update & Security. Check for Updates: Under the Windows Update section, click Check for updates. Windows will search for any pending updates. Install Updates: If updates are available, click on Install to begin the installation process. Windows will automatically download and install the updates. Restart Your Computer: After updates are installed, a restart may be required. Windows will prompt you to restart, or you can manually restart your PC. Use Windows Update Troubleshooter (if issues occur): If updates aren’t installing properly, try using the Windows Update Troubleshooter. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, then select Windows Update and run the troubleshooter.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
