Windows Update
Greetings . I have desktop with Windows 11 64bit . I usually check my updates history daily to make sure KB2267602 definition updates are downloading . I have not received that auto update since 10/6 .. That version was 1.459.576.0 .. I can go in to Windows Security under Virus/Threat Protection and download them manually okay .. I would appreciate if someone could give me step by step instructions on what might be wrong and how to correct .. I tried the Update Troubleshooter and informed me it could not run the program .. Thank you in advance for any assistance ...
When does running an AI model locally make more sense than using a cloud API?
Hi everyone, With local AI capabilities becoming increasingly accessible on modern PCs, I'm curious about how developers are deciding between local inference and cloud-based AI APIs. For a developer building an AI-powered application, there are now at least three possible approaches: 1. Use a cloud-hosted model through an API 2. Run a smaller model locally 3. Use a hybrid approach where local and cloud models are selected depending on the workload The local approach has some obvious advantages: • Data can remain on the device. • No per-request API cost. • Potentially lower latency for certain workloads. • Applications can continue working with limited or no internet connectivity. • Developers can experiment with models without depending entirely on a cloud service. However, there are also limitations: • Limited GPU/NPU resources. • Model size and memory requirements. • Potentially lower-quality results from smaller models. • Hardware compatibility. • Model updates and maintenance. • Power consumption for sustained workloads. Cloud inference has almost the opposite trade-offs. It provides access to significantly larger models and potentially better capabilities, but introduces network dependency, API costs, latency, and data-governance considerations. So I'm interested in how developers are approaching this today. For example, would you use: A. Local models for development and experimentation, cloud models for production B. Local models for privacy-sensitive workloads and cloud models for complex reasoning C. Cloud models almost exclusively because maintaining local models isn't worth the effort D. A hybrid routing approach where the application automatically chooses local or cloud inference depending on the request I'm particularly interested in real-world examples rather than theoretical advantages. What workloads have you found to be genuinely useful to run locally, and where does cloud inference still provide a significant advantage?
Computer Automatically Changes the Wallpaper to the Previous Owner's Vacation Photos
I recently noticed that my computer keeps automatically changing the desktop wallpaper to vacation photos that appear to belong to the previous owner, even though I have already set my own preferred background several times. I have checked the personalization settings, but the old pictures keep coming back after restarting the computer, and I have no idea where they are being stored or what is causing this strange behavior; has anyone experienced something similar or knows how to stop these unwanted photos from appearing permanently?Files in the Recycle Bin Restore Themselves and Refuse to Explain Why
I have been experiencing a strange issue on my Windows PC where files I delete and move to the Recycle Bin seem to restore themselves without any action from me, even after I empty the bin or restart the computer. This unexpected behavior is becoming frustrating because I cannot figure out what is causing these files to reappear, and I have already checked basic settings without finding a clear explanation. Has anyone encountered this problem, and what troubleshooting steps can help identify the underlying cause?the Computer Says "Unknown Emotional Device Detected"
I recently plugged a USB drive into my computer, but instead of recognizing it normally, the system displayed a strange error message saying "Unknown Emotional Device Detected," and I have no idea what caused this unusual notification. I have tried reconnecting the USB drive to different ports and restarting the computer, but the problem still occurs, so I am wondering whether this could be related to corrupted drivers, a faulty USB device, malware, or a Windows system glitch, and how I can troubleshoot it without losing my stored files.Task Manager Shows CPU Usage at -1%
I noticed something strange on my Windows PC when I opened Task Manager and checked the performance tab, because the CPU usage was showing -1% instead of a normal percentage. At first, I thought it might be a temporary display glitch, but the unusual reading made me wonder whether something was wrong with Windows, the performance counters, or a background process. Has anyone experienced this issue before, and what troubleshooting steps can help identify the cause and restore accurate CPU usage readings?
Microsoft Account Login
HI All I recently reinstall windows on the same PC where I had my Microsoft account as a default. During the set-up process I wasn't able to create Hello Pin so I used another Hotmail account and also choosing to go offline option having tried several times with the Microsoft account which I have set-up as a profile but cannot login using my Microsoft account as nothing happens when I click on sign in with no option prompt to sign in. I have checked my Microsoft, but no issues found through troubleshooter as I'm logged into the account submitting this support discussion not via windows profile account. I can't work out why I'm no longer able to login using my Microsoft account. Help on this would be appreciated. Regards, SergioAgent Credit Limits and Alerts - Copilot Studio
Hi everyone, We're evaluating the use of Agent Credit Limits and alert notifications in the Power Platform Admin Center as a way to control unexpected Copilot Credit consumption. Recently, we had an agent consume 668k Copilot Credits in just 3 days, which raised concerns about how quickly usage can grow before administrators become aware of it. My questions are: How frequently is Copilot Credit consumption evaluated against an agent's credit limit? Are alert notifications generated in near real-time, or are they dependent on the same reporting pipeline used by the consumption reports? If an agent reaches its configured credit limit, is it automatically turned off or blocked from further consumption? Given that consumption reports often appear to refresh hours later (or even the next day), can alerts also be delayed? If there is a reporting delay, is there a risk that an agent could significantly exceed the intended limit before administrators receive a notification? What is the recommended approach for preventing large unexpected consumption spikes in production? Has anyone successfully implemented a governance model that provides more immediate protection against runaway usage, or are the current credit limits and alerts primarily intended for retrospective monitoring? Thanks in advance for any guidance.Save the date: Windows office hours - October 15, 2026
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