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Preparing for Insider Preview Builds of Windows 11 - UPDATED 6/28

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we announced Windows 11, and we know you are excited to get your hands on it. You can check out all the details on how to prepare for Windows 11 Insider Preview builds on our blog post. Once you've reviewed the blog, please…

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[Partially Fixed] Intel + NVIDIA Laptop Freeze Problem

Hi, there is a problem with laptops which have Intel iGPU + GTX 1050/1050Ti/1060/1070. The problem is whenever you perform some action on the OS, discrete GPU is triggered and it causes a 0.5s freeze. Some actions, which causes the dGPU to wake up and…

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Surface Pro 3 - Excessively loud fan, constant overheating during idle and light tasks (now on my second, third, fourth Surface Pro 3 i7)

Yea, there's definitely a problem. I'm on my second third fourth Surface Pro 3 after replacing what I suspected to be a defective unit and this one is exhibiting the same issues as the one returned. Not very happy at the moment as you can guess. I'm…

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Error: We couldn’t complete the updates, Undoing changes. Don’t turn off your computer.

This error may appear anytime a Windows Update fails. To investigate possible solutions, we need to start with the specific error code. We can do this by viewing your update history. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen (or, if you're using a…

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++ the future of Microsoft Lumia mobile phones ++

++ the manufacturing process of Microsoft Lumia mobile phones is discontinued, but many of them are still in action and competitive. In my opinion, the timing for their launch alongside the first versions of Windows 10 mobile has been a problem (later …

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"Couldn't update to Windows 8.1 - 0xC1900101 - 0x40017"

I have downloaded the Windows 8.1 update from the store but cannot get it to install. Each time I try, I get to the point where it is "getting my devices ready", then the PC restarts to a blue screen with error message. It then tries to recover…

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Outlook 2016 doesn't accept password or app password

I have this problem - Outlook 2016 doesn't accept password or app password - and i think it is a growing World wide Microsoft problem :-( See also here: …

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Windows 8.1: WiFi dropping and/or "Limited"

Since installing 8.1 Pro, I'm having issues with WiFi dropping internet connectivity and always showing "Limited" when clicking on the system tray icon. When I troubleshoot the problem using the system tool it is always the gateway that is…

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STOP Ransomware

My all files encrypted to .DJVUS extension ( I'm want my files back) please help me out for this regards..??? **IMPORTANT UPDATE: March 14, 2024** **StopCrypt: Most widely distributed ransomware now evades detection**…

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Nokia Belle Refresh update just launched

*NOTE: Please read this post before making a reply. At this time there is no information on when which product codes are made available so please do not post such requests and keep this thread clean and easy to follow. We will make sure to let you know…

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Surface Pro 4 type cover suddenly not working.

I don't know what happened. I turned my Surface Pro 4 on the other day and the type cover is dead. No lights. No response. No indication that it's working at all. I rarely take my surface anywhere. This started on July 9th 2018. My system information…

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Know more about My Watchlist

Learn more about the new features in MyWatchlist by clicking here: My Watchlist: FAQ You may have recently imported data from the Classic MSN or my.msn.com pages to the new MSN.com Money Watchlist/Portfolio and may not have received all of your…

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GET /eSCL/ScannerStatus HTTP/1.1The question is how do I stop it.

My printer is prompted to print this at the top of pages, usually from drawer #2 which is envelopes. I have an Epson WF-4740. The information on line indicates that this is an across the board problem. I have contacted Epson and they say it is a…

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Robux Removed From MicroSoft Rewards, Why and When are they coming back?

Why Did you guys remove Robux rewards, I was so close to getting another 100, You guys have scammed me. <Changed to a discussion>

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"This sign-in option is disabled because of failed sign-in attempts or repeated shutdowns". I've been locked out of my laptop since last night and can't log back in. How do I fix this issue?

So randomly last night (about 12 hours ago) my laptop with Windows 11 shows the above error message when I input my pin. "This sign-in option is disabled because of failed sign-in attempts or repeated shutdowns. Use a different sign-in option, or…

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Following a clean install, Windows Update remains at "Checking For Updates" forever...

I've reloaded hundreds of Windows computers over the years and I like to think that I am reasonably proficient at that process. I have just encountered an issue that required a lot of time and effort to resolve and I am posting this to try and save…

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KB3035583 Installing Windows 10 using Windows Update?

Would you please tell me how to prevent the installation of KB3035583 in my computer and if it is already installed, how to remove it? Also, are there other updates that we need to be concerned about that enable this behaviour? KB3035583 now appears as…

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Windows 11--most recently opened Explorer window keeps popping up into the foreground

About a month ago Windows Explorer started the annoying habit of routinely moving its most recently opened window into the foreground. Is there a way to stop it from doing this? For example, I'll open an Explorer window to open a file into another…

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Access Database is getting corrupt again and again

We have an application which was working okay till last month. But after the last windows update our clients are getting issues with access database. access database got corrupted. We ran compact and repair. But it still getting corrupted again and…

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Windows 11 CO-Release Build 22000.51 is out to Dev Channel

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Preparing for Insider Preview Builds of Windows 11 - UPDATED 6/28

[Partially Fixed] Intel + NVIDIA Laptop Freeze Problem

Surface Pro 3 - Excessively loud fan, constant overheating during idle and light tasks (now on my second, third, fourth Surface Pro 3 i7)

Error: We couldn’t complete the updates, Undoing changes. Don’t turn off your computer.

++ the future of Microsoft Lumia mobile phones ++

"Couldn't update to Windows 8.1 - 0xC1900101 - 0x40017"

Outlook 2016 doesn't accept password or app password

Windows 8.1: WiFi dropping and/or "Limited"

STOP Ransomware

Nokia Belle Refresh update just launched

Surface Pro 4 type cover suddenly not working.

Know more about My Watchlist

GET /eSCL/ScannerStatus HTTP/1.1The question is how do I stop it.

Robux Removed From MicroSoft Rewards, Why and When are they coming back?

"This sign-in option is disabled because of failed sign-in attempts or repeated shutdowns". I've been locked out of my laptop since last night and can't log back in. How do I fix this issue?

Following a clean install, Windows Update remains at "Checking For Updates" forever...

KB3035583 Installing Windows 10 using Windows Update?

Windows 11--most recently opened Explorer window keeps popping up into the foreground

Access Database is getting corrupt again and again

Windows 11 CO-Release Build 22000.51 is out to Dev Channel