File Explorer wont expand to folder
GDay All, I have a modified File Explorer shortcut on the taskbar that points to my downloads folder and this worked perfectly until a recent Windows update. Now, when I open File Explorer it will display the contents of my downloads folder (right pane), but the folder tree (left pane), does not expand to the H:\Downloads folder and I must navigate to it manually. I have checked and followed the tutorial here: Turn On or Off Expand Folder in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11 Tutorial But that does not help at all. Modifying the registry entries manually or via .bat file does nothing. If I open File Explorer and right click on a blank space under Network, then deselect and re-select expand to folder, it will expand to the H:\Downloads folder, but you must do this every time you open File Explorer, which is a PITA. I have run SFC /scannow, but that did not correct the issue. Anyone have any ideas why this is happening and what I can do to correct it? Any help would be appreciated.How to Pin a Batch File to the Windows 11 Taskbar
I discovered a method for attaching a batch file to the taskbar in Windows 11 and decided to give it a try. Following the instructions provided, the batch file created was relying on the Command Prompt and it worked perfectly. However, when attempting to right-click the shortcut on the Desktop and select "Pin To Taskbar," I encountered an issue. Despite trying this on three different Windows 11 computers, the option to pin to the taskbar was not available for me. Eventually, I resorted to dragging and dropping the batch file onto the taskbar to pin it successfully. It left me curious as to why the recommended method from the link did not work as expected. If anyone else has faced a similar challenge while attempting this task, I would appreciate hearing about your experiences and any insights you may have to offer.Audio issue with repeat metalling tone while playing
In System > Sound > Properties > Output settings > Changing The selections of 16bit 8000 / 16000 / 48000 Hz The 8000 Hz range plays fine (or I don't hear the tone) but the 16000 Hz / 48000 Hz plays a repeating metalling tone, 16000 Hz at every 5-6 seconds, fainter tone and 48000 Hz every 2 seconds, is this a known issue? While running the windows troubleshooting it plays an audio sound, and there is no metallic tone while it plays, and it doesn't find any issues and all drivers are updated. Also, going into Sounds settings, playing the Sound Scheme: Windows Default sounds, all of them are wav files, none of them play a metallic tone while they run. That led me to think it's a decoder issue., rather than a physical jack issue, which is odd because my other headphone don't play any repeating metallic tone when connected. None of the headphones have audio issues when connected to other devices, like my phone. Is there any solution to this audio issue?
Reclaiming Administrator rights in Windows 11
I had a Local User account before re-installing HP Laptop Windows 11 Home Edition. I thought I could go back and create a Local User account after setting it up, but Microsoft has ALL the rights. The User Account Window doesn't even have a 'yes' button on it, only a no button. I didn't know this was a thing. Is there a way to regain Administrator Rights again on this computer? I even tried to buy the upgrade to Pro but I don't have any Administrator rights, and that's crazy!!!
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U and Windows 11 compatibility
I read the list of compatible cpu for Windows 11 and I noted that AMD Ryzen 5 2500U is not in the list. This is a fairly recent CPU as it was released Oct 26th, 2017 and my computer was bought new in April 2019! Is there a process currently utilized by Microsoft to receive requests to revise the list as this specific cpu may have missed the compatiblity list for some reason. I noted that there are many users wanting to upgrade their computer with this specific CPU around the world that are in the same situation and can't upgrade to Windows 11. Looking forward to a feedback about this one !
KB5063878 fail to install error 0x800f0991
In my environment i got around 4000 devices, 3300 +- have received it for 700 still not able to receive it i did all the sfc, the DISM try to instal the. msu nothing, always getting for those devices the error 0x800f0991. the quality update and feature update are push through intune. Did someone have the same issue has me. Thank you
Cannot see This PC in Open and Save As Dialog - Google Chrome
In Google Chrome, I cannot see This PC in Save As Dialog Box (also in Open Dialog Box) In Firefox and TorBrowser there are no problems Do you have any idea? i cleared REG DELETE "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CIDOpen" /F REG DELETE "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CIDSave" /F REG DELETE "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ComDlg32" /F
Setting up a default profile
Hey all. Windows 11 is becoming increasingly frustrating trying to set up profiles the way we traditionally do it in our company and I am hoping for a new method. Our current method is we do a reimage using a PXE boot setup that installs everything and then we log in to our admin account to make sure we add some things that arent in the image like remote connection software and Lenovo updaters. After that, we usually have to have a user log in, and then we set up their mail for Outlook 2019 (this is what we use instead of the Outlook that comes with Windows), then set up Teams and we use Chrome as a browser. Next we set up default apps to use Adobe as the default PDF viewer, a different media player as the default media player, and Chrome. Then we check all updates, use VAMT to license the Office products, and then hand it over. What I would like to do is to be able to set up the main account on these computers and then have all of the subsequent logins/profile creations mimic this. Some of the frustrations now stem from Microsoft pinning their Windows Outlook on the taskbar and not being able to fully get rid of it, and the other is the way they changed the default apps. In Windows 10, I could just tell it the default email app, default photo viewer, default media player, etc. Now I have to choose the app and then say what all file extensions will be set to the default app I choose to use. Our issue is that we can do initial setups with users, but once someone signs in at another computer, it creates a profile, none of these settings are there, and they try to use the Windows Outlook and it wont work for them so they put in a ticket. I also would love to just be able to hand over computers to users without having to have them sit there and be with me to set up the profile. I have started asking for passwords, but thats weird for some folks (which is understandable). I offer setting a temporary password in AD so we can both access it while I set up their new computer and then I will just let them reset it in AD when im done, but all that seems ridiculous. I feel like there has to be an easier way. We tried using the XML file with the GPO for the default apps, but that didnt work so I am assuming we did something incorrect or maybe that method no longer works. Is there a way to make it where when new users log in and it sets up their profile, we will have Outlook (not Windows Outlook), Teams, and Chrome pinned to the taskbar while unpinning Windows Outlook, Microsoft Store, and Edge, and then having all of the default apps already preset? Also is there a way to remove Windows Outlook so that none of the profiles can access that? Those tickets are so aggravating because its something so simple and yet I havent been able to find a way to remove it completely so that it doesnt pop up on newly created profiles.
