I tried using sfc /scannon but it didn't repair it.

It’s not google or search history, it’s this “Saved info” or whatever you call it. Can someone plz tell me how I can remove it from my pc? Cuz in other websites it shows more than just a simple search, my own personal info such as my card id when I was logging in. Plz lmk on the comments and thank you. And I’m using window 11

Saw news recently about the KB5063878 update causing issues that could potentially brick your SSD, I wanted to rollback but it seems the update isn't appearing on the uninstall updates category.

I was wondering whether there is a way to automatically assign a custom icon to folders with a file of a specific file type directly in them. My specific application is that I want to mark folders that represent an FL Studio project, which always contains a .flp file. I'm trying to do this on windows 11

Hey, my laptop volume is stuck at 100% until the volume slider gets to zero then it mutes. So basically I can only be at 100% or zero percent. I am able to adjust volume on individual apps like YouTube with their dedicated volume control. (I’ll send a video because I don’t know if I’m explaining this effectively) Currently running windows 11 on an Alienware M16 R2

I recently installed Tiny10 on a computer, a pretty new Lenovo laptop (I can get specs later) and it is fully refusing to install a particular update, 2025-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5066188). I've tried just about everything I could find, the troubleshooter, SFC, DISM, but none of it worked. I wouldn't really care, but it seems like some of the games I was going to get on it require the update.

I need to upgrade my parents PC to win11. They need a new CPU and mobo due to the whole TPM thing (it's a old dual core, linux is not an option so the update is kind of needed sooner or later anyway).

before I install new hardware, how can I know that windows will reactivate? Eg if it was an OEM license or retail license? Can I see that in settings somewhere?

I want to give my parents a quote about cost and if a new win11 license is needed, well that will be part of it.

I clean-installed Windows on August 20 due to a new graphics card, and update KB5063878 was installed automatically. Since then, I’ve installed Cyberpunk, Wukong, Hunt—large games—and haven’t had any issues with the update. Yesterday, I saw posts that this update is “killing” SSDs. I checked my 2 TB Samsung 980 PRO NVMe SSD using AIDA Extreme, and it shows 100 % health—everything seems fine. I tried to uninstall the update, but the OS says it’s important and won’t let me remove it. I even tried via command line, but it returned an error. So here’s my question: do I even need to uninstall it if everything is fine now? Could uninstalling it cause more trouble than leaving it alone?

I've been using Windows 11 on a work machine for a few months, and I have no issues with it. I just picked up a Dell laptop with Win11 Pro to replace a Win10 laptop, almost entirely because some applications indicate they won't be supported after October.

I have a NAS where all my files reside: docs, photos, etc. I really don't keep anything on my computer(s). I regularly upload photo to the NAS from my phone and then clear my phone. There are several files (photos) that just flat out don't appear in Win11 that do appear on my Win11 machine, in the NAS UI, and in my phone UI. The files are there; they just don't show up in Win11. I usually map the various folders on the NAS as network drives (X for Documents, P for Photos, etc.). But the same files are also missing by accessing the NAS by network discovery.

I've tried everything I can think of, and everything I've found online:

• show hidden items and system files in folder properties
• stopped OneDrive sync (I don't use it, so I disabled it and prevented it from opening on startup)
• disconnecting shared drive, rebooting, reconnecting
• a couple of registry edits recommended, new keys added
• all of the solutions suggested here

I'm on a private network with all sharing enabled. I have no problem actually accessing and mapping the locations... but there are files missing. 28 of 50 files in one directory... at least 30 from another directory. I have thousands of directories and have only checked a few. There's nothing special about these files: they're *.jpegs. Some other *.jpgs and *.jpegs appear just fine.

I'm on 23H2, build 22631.5768. Any help would be appreciated.

Is there a way to create a shortcut to join a "Personal Area Network" (Bluetoorh Tethering) in Windows 11?

Without third-party app, or with the help of CLI batch file or PowerShell Script?

I mean create a shortcut, and by clicking on it the PC connects to the phone's BT tethering.

Windows Ver: 24H2 Build 26100.3775

My Windows 11 laptop updated last night,but after i login, nothing really worked except the mouse and internet. I tried updating the drivers,but it just gave me some error. I rolled back the update,but that didn't help either,and now I'm stuck with this all. For example i can't change the screen brightness,hear the audio,or type with keyboard. But for some reason the keyboard worked in BIOS or in that Windows' menu that you get after rebooting your machine for 3 times. Info if needed: Laptop: Lenovo V14 G4 AMN. Windows 11 version: 22621.4460 if that might help. If someone can help, please write anything that can help at least a bit,i need this laptop.

Hi, I usually want to keep my pc clean and orderly, but everything from apps to games dumps their files in here. No, I don't want TrackMania's files to be in a folder made for 'Documents', and I really need hidden items to be checked on, so hiding them won't help

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz (3.20 GHz)

Installed RAM 12.0 GB

System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

Hi everyone,

My PC has been acting weird for a while. Earlier, it used to randomly go black screen—mouse & keyboard stop working, but CPU fans and lights stay on. I had to force restart it every time. Well it does not crash when i run in safe mode.

Now, it happens every single time I open File Explorer.

What happens: • Screen goes black • Mouse & keyboard stop responding • CPU fans stay on, PC doesn’t shut down • I have to turn off the power to restart

Specs: • Ryzen 7 5700G APU (no dedicated GPU) • 16GB RAM • Windows 11 (64-bit) OS build 26100.4946 version 24H2 • 256GB SSD (in which Windows OS)

What I’ve tried: • Disabled fast startup, sleep & hibernate • Ran SFC and DISM scans • Updated/rolled back AMD drivers • Clean boot (disabled all startup programs & services) • Disabled non-Microsoft shell extensions with ShellExView • Reset File Explorer settings • Windows Reset (Keep my files) → But PC crashes in the middle of reset, undoes the process on restart

Now I can’t even reset my PC because it keeps freezing in the middle.

Any idea what’s causing this or how to fix it?

After deleting a bunch of files I noticed the search looked a bit off centered. If I change the search type to a different one it looks right, but when i use the search bar one it looks like this. I have tried to redownload the files in case it was something I had deleted but it didnt do anything

I've decided to finally upgrade from windows 10-11 and have downloaded + installed it.

After that, I have pressed the restart button to finalise the update and now it has been going on for almost an hour.

My PC has had this infinite restart issue before, where it was fixed upon me holding the power button.

I was wondering if it would be safe for me to just force shutdown without file loss. (I forgot what version I was updating to, probably the latest)

Follow these steps:

1) Turn off the hotspot on iPhone, no need to change the hotspot password

2) Go to manage networks and select FORGET on your WIFI iPhone hotspot e.g. iPhone if your iPhone is called "iPhone"

3) You can now connect, but do not select connect automatically

Although this may seem painful, it is the only solution I have found. If people know of a better solution, please share. Happy tethering.

BTW, I did go to the Apple Genius bar when I first had iphone tethering issues, and they said I had to re-initialise the phone after the reset of the network settings did not resolve the issue.

PS It would be interesting to know if Linux users also have a similar issue.

I’ve been having a strange issue with my computer. Whenever I’m playing Roblox (or any other game) while also listening to Spotify or opening other windows, my computer suddenly acts like it’s going to “explode” (without actually crashing).

What happens is:

• The screen goes completely black for a few seconds.
• When it comes back, Windows doesn’t work correctly anymore.
• The start menu and apps look “black,” and my screen color filter/night light (the orange tint) gets disabled.
• Also, if I try to click and drag to make the little blue selection square on the desktop, it looks like it “cleans” that area and reveals what’s behind it, almost like every square becomes its own mini-window.

My PC has good RAM, so I don’t think it’s a memory issue, but I don’t understand why this happens.

Has anyone experienced this before? Could it be GPU/driver related, or maybe something with Windows itself?

Any help would be appreciated!

pd: my computer is a HP Pavilion All-In-One 27-d1xxx

procs: 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11500T @ 1.50GHz (1.51 GHz

Recently I turned on my pc and it was disconnected from the internet I tried to reconnect but the WiFi icon wasn’t there in my task bar so I tried to go onto the network and Internet settings to reconnect and it closed instantly i ran a virus scam and it came back back with 4 threats I clicked remove on them all and nothing changed please help

Hi. Not too tech savvy so I might be missing details I might need to provide. I took the chance and tried to update my Windows 10 to 11 on an Unsupported CPU (I7-7700K). A lot of regrets now. I am now getting the "A disk read error occurred Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart" on boot. I have went to Advance and checked Integrated Peripherals and see the SATA Mode is AHCI Mode (MSI Bios). Is there anything I can do to go back to Windows 10 or go into Windows 11?

My computer is a Z270 Gaming M5 (MS-7A78).

I also have a SMI SM2260 - M2 which I am setting for boot priority and as for storages I have 2 different WD SATA drives and an SSD 85 I was able to connect internally for more storage space.

Any help would be appreciated.

Worst case, If I had to reinstall Windows, either 10 or 11, can I still easily access the internal storages devices and those are where my backups are.

Hi, I usually want to keep my pc clean and orderly, but everything from apps to games dumps their files in here. No, I don't want TrackMania's files to be in a folder made for 'Documents', and I really need hidden items to be checked on, so hiding them won't help

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz (3.20 GHz)

Installed RAM 12.0 GB

System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

I'm hoping someone can help me with this problem!

System Specs:

• Windows 10 version 10.0.19045

• AMD 7800x3d

• 64gb corsair dominator 6000 ram

• Asus rog strix x670e-e gaming wifi mobo

• Nvidia rtx 4090

• 3x samsung 2tb ssds 980 pros

This is my dream computer that I saved up for YEARS to build. No new hardware has been installed since the system was built. I recently (today after the issue reappeared) updated my bios to last months build (I was previously on a bios build from April of 2024). On a suggestion from discord, I re-seated all 4 of my ram sticks in a different order.

I have run a Windows Defender scan, MalwareBytes and even pulled out a trend micro housescan: all scans found 0 warnings. I installed RAMMap and ProcessExplorer to try and track down this issue since task manager was not giving me enough information.

Other recent software installations include Samsung Magician (to check the firmware version of my SSDs after a friend's same SSD crashed due to faulty firmware. Battlefield 6 Beta was installed (with anti cheat and the requirement to enable Secure Boot). The only other software I have installed has been a few games (Enshrouded, BF6 Beta, Raft and a few other smaller games from the steam client) and Vortex for mod installation (before I noticed and only used when I update mods for Valheim) and EQLogParser (after the problem was noticed and replacement for GINA and only used when I am playing EverQuest - yes I am old). My browser since the computer was built (and before) is Firefox. I am fully up to date on ALL updates (but this problem has been going on for months now)

I first noticed the issue when I was hosting an Enshrouded game for me and a few of my friends. It started giving me warnings about in game about the host instability, and a quick check of task manager showed me using most of my ram. I restarted my computer, and had no issues for a few days until it happened again.

I have since noticed that ram usage skyrockets when using World of Warcraft. I have tried manually setting it to DX12, and a few other graphical tweaks suggested on the forums to stop any kind of 'memory leak' to no avail. Ram usage also continuously grows when NOT using WoW, but not as extreme as before. After a day, or week, or even sometimes just hours, I noticed my ram usage skyrockets to 90%. Here are some screenshots:

Task Manager with WoW running

ProcessExplorer with WoW running

Task Manager without WoW running

ProcessExplorder without WoW running

Task Manager Performance Tab

I have not religiously looked at my ram usage (except to check task manager to make sure its running at EXPO speeds on startup - a habit I picked up from earlier bios versions of the new AM5 platform when expo would not always work) so I suppose it is entirely possible this problem has been on going...or perhaps isn't a problem at all.

Please, ANY help would be much appreciated!!!!

So I recently updated to windows 11 and my laptop is connected to WiFi but my Microsoft store says I need an Internet connection………It works with an Ethernet cord but I couldn’t sit next to the router since it’s in the basement……. ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR

Hi!

I’m having issues while using Windows XP SP3, more specifically a program that I’m trying to start. The program is an .exe file for Battlefield 1942.

When a fresh install of the game with the original CDs is complete, together with a fresh install of Windows XP SP3 on my old computer.

A prompt comes up with the classic error sound when I try to start the game, but the prompt window doesn’t appear unless I run the .exe as administrator.

It says:

”C:\DOCUME~1\USER\LOCALS~1\TEMP”

I have tried to delete all the files in the temp folder and even tried to rename them, and same prompt comes up. I have tried to re-install the game, same thing. I have tried different ways (from desktop, from install directory, via the CDs own window) to run the .exe file, same thing. I have been rebooting several times between the different tries.

I have heard that there’s is some directory, or folders that I should merge or use the CMD with some commands to solve this.

Shouldn’t the program just work without merging folders or use the cmd to make it work? Or am I missing something that I should install?