PC locks up / restarts many times per day
Note that I am a user, not a tech. This has been going on for several weeks. I took it in for repair and it passed all diagnostics (Micro Center's work notes state that they ran "OCCT" for 1 hour, then again for 24 hours). Of course it's still happening. I rarely go more than 2 - 3 hours without a crash. Today I started taking screen snips of the event viewer after rebooting. I hope someone can look at them and point me in the right direction. Thanks!After the screen enters sleep mode, it gets stuck in an on/off loop.
After the screen enters sleep mode, the GPU starts cycling on and off, and the monitor gets stuck in an infinite on/off loop. I’ve already replaced the motherboard and CPU, reinstalled Windows, swapped the liquid cooler, and updated the BIOS... but the problem persists. As soon as the screen sleep timeout is reached, the GPU starts cycling its fans on and off at 1.8-second intervals, and consequently, the monitor enters this infinite on/off loop. I have been using Windows 11 Pro the entire time.
Wi-Fi adapter not working
Hi! My WiFi has stopped working after I updated my Windows to Windows 11 25H2 and put a new batter inside my Razer Blade 15 computer. I get this error on the network adapter Intel(R) WiFi- 6 AX201 160Mz: "This device cannot start. (Code 10) {Operation Failed} The requested operation was unsuccessful.” I can’t run Troubleshooter on Windows since I have no internet. I had this same problem a few days ago, and then I fixed it by temporaily by downloading latest Intel drivers for that WiFi adapter from their website and installed it. But today a few days later when I boot up my computer, the problem seems to persistent and I have no working network adapter on it.. My specs on the computer are: Razer Blade 15 Advanced 2020 model with model number: RZ09-03305N53 Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (installed on 2026-09-16 so latest Windows updates on it) OS build: 26200.9457 Hoping to get some help on it to resolve this issue.
Hardware reserved memory suddenly jumped to 4.6GB – only 3.4GB usable out of 8
My laptop used to have about 2.1GB of hardware reserved memory (which I assume is for the GPU). Suddenly, it jumped to around 4.6GB reserved, leaving me with only 3.4GB usable out of 8GB total. On top of that, sometimes when I turn it on, it freezes on a black screen before I can even log in, forcing me to restart multiple times. I've already tried unchecking max memory in msconfig, adjusting virtual memory, looking for GPU allocation options in BIOS (no setting available), attempting a BIOS update that wouldn't go through, and even removing and reseating the RAM stick—nothing worked. Anyone have any idea what else I can try?Why are .ico thumbnails showing up tiny after the latest Windows 11 update?
Why did .ico files suddenly start showing tiny preview thumbnails in File Explorer after a recent Windows 11 update, even though the same icons display at the correct size when I use them for a folder or shortcut? The files themselves seem fine—only the preview is shrunken. I've already tried rebuilding the icon cache, but the thumbnails stay small. Has anyone else run into this, and is there a way to get the previews back to their normal size without resetting the whole system?What is an enablement package?
An enablement package is a small update that activates features or functionality that are already present on a device but currently dormant. Think of it as a switch rather than a full operating system replacement. In a traditional feature update, Windows downloads several gigabytes of installation files, replaces major operating system components, and migrates the device to a new OS build. With an enablement package, most of that work has already happened through monthly cumulative updates delivered over time. An enablement package simply turns on the appropriate functionality and updates the Windows version designation. Because the underlying operating system files are already present on the device, Windows does not need to perform a full operating system replacement. Windows 11, version 26H2 will be delivered through an enablement package Windows 11, versions 26H2, 25H2, and 24H2 share the same underlying source code and servicing branch. That means much of the code required for version 26H2 has already been delivered to supported devices through monthly cumulative updates, remaining inactive until the feature update is installed. Once Windows 11, version 26H2 is generally available later this year, organizations can use the enablement package to move devices running Windows 11, version 25H2 or 24H2 to version 26H2 with minimal downtime. For more details on preparing for Windows 11, version 26H2, see Get ready for Windows 11, version 26H2. Note: Because Windows 11, versions 26H2, 25H2, and 24H2 share a common servicing branch, they will share the same release note KB identifiers for both monthly security updates and monthly optional non-security preview updates. You can see this with versions 25H2 or 24H2 today. What are the benefits of an enablement package? For IT organizations, enablement packages provide several practical advantages: Smaller downloads that consume significantly less network bandwidth. Faster installation times compared to traditional feature updates. Shorter maintenance windows and reduced user disruption. Simplified testing because the underlying operating system code is already present and serviced through monthly updates. A familiar update experience that resembles a monthly quality update more than a traditional OS upgrade. Is testing still necessary? Organizations should continue validating new Windows releases according to their internal processes. However, devices moving from Windows 11, version 24H2 or 25H2 to version 26H2 are not moving to a completely different operating system build. Because these releases share the same servicing branch, organizations can generally focus validation efforts on newly enabled default functionality, business-critical applications, and organization-specific configurations instead of revalidating the entire operating system stack.Old Windows Updates taking up too much space
As of the writing of this post my 1 TB dive has 300 GB free with 628GB of space being used, of that 628 340 GB is just "System & Reserved" shown below. I have already gone through the usual suspects, disk clean up (admin level), clearing out all temp items, bin, downloads, to checking items that have had past reports like system protection for OS (which was at only 2% and using 4 GB) After installing TreeSize I discovered this. Over 200 GB of past updates still in the installer folder that are not being properly removed or even picked up by the cleanup tools. In short I need help with the following. Any TRUSTED code, program, or command that can PROPERLY show safe to delete "Installer" files and once shown the safe to remove files, any TRSUTED code, program, or command that can safely and properly delete the files listed as safe to delete. Thank youMy PC won't let me sign into my other account
Every time I turn my Windows 11 PC on it just automatically signs into the main account and won't let me switch. I click the logo in the bottom left and then the profile, but it just closes the window as if I clicked off. I have tried many other ways, like clicking CTRL ALT DELETE then sign out. But it shows only the main account as an option for me to sign into. And I know it didn't delete my account, because when I click Family and Users in settings, it shows my other account yet doesn't let me switch.Windows 11 magnifier broken
Randomly you launch the magnifier, and immediately your PC slows to a crawl, almost frozen, can't move the mouse, it only updates its position once every three or four seconds. Then after about twenty seconds, the PC goes back to normal, except the magnifier will not launch at all, even through settings, the button does nothing. It persist with a reboot - If you try to launch the magnifier, it happens again. this problem occurs with all nvidia driver updates since Feb this year.
Security update 5124008 disabled my sound card.
The KB5124008 update has disabled my external Lexicon Alpha Studio audio interface. There are numerous reports on forums indicating that this issue is affecting many users. I am receiving Error Code 10: the device is detected and appears in the system, but Windows is unable to start it. Unfortunately, I reinstalled my system because I initially thought I had a virus, and now I cannot even uninstall this update because it is integrated into the Windows installation media. I am 100% certain that the update is causing the problem. I tested the device on another computer, where it works perfectly, and the USB port itself is also functioning correctly. I also installed an older version of Windows that does not include this update, and the Lexicon Alpha works normally there as well. This clearly indicates that KB5124008 is causing the incompatibility. We kindly ask Microsoft to investigate this issue and release a fix as soon as possible. This update has rendered a perfectly functional audio interface unusable for many users.
