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Security updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 - March 2025
The following release notes coincide with Cumulative updates for all the supported versions of Windows, released on March 11, 2025.Windows 11Windows 11, version 24H2March 11, 2025—KB5053598 (OS Build 26100.3476) - Microsoft SupportWindows 11 version 23H2March 11, 2025—KB5053598 (OS Build 26100.3476) - Microsoft SupportWindows 10March 11, 2025—KB5053606 (OS Builds 19044.5608 and 19045.5608) - Microsoft SupportFor information about Windows update terminology, see the article about the types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types.
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Windows 10 File Sharing fixes (2023)
Sharing has been widely broken in WIndows 10 since they removed automated HomeGroup, which many think is to push us to use OneDrive, which I'll discuss a bit later. 1) Check over these steps for how to set up simple file sharing in WIndows 10: https://pureinfotech.com/setup-network-file-sharing-windows-10/ https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/help/4092694/windows-10-file-sharing-over-a-network 2) If that doesn't work then try these fixes for file Sharing: https://www.lifewire.com/troubleshooting-windows-file-sharing-818241 https://appuals.com/how-to-fix-the-windows-10-file-sharing-not-
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Malware Removed from an External Storage but I don't see my Files
You are inserting an external storage (e.g. External Hard Disk, USB Drive ,...) to an infected device and it has been infected with malware (Virus, Worm, Trojan,...) . Then you scan with Anti-Malware product (e.g. Windows Security, Microsoft Defender,...) and remove the malware. However, when you navigate to your USB drive your files are missing even thought the malware has been removed. What is happening is normally, the malwares would create a new folder and cut and paste your files into that folder and they create a shortcut link with External Hard Drive icon inside USB. When you click on
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USB in Windows11 won’t acknowledge VEC Infinity-3 foot pedal
My VEC Infinity-3 foot pedal won’t connect to the USB in Windows11. I’ve tried everything I’ve read online. Anyone have a fix for this? It works in Windows 10. Windows 11 is a brand new computer.
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WHY does Windows Updates ALWAYS destroy my computer???? So SICK of this BS!
WHY does Windows Updates ALWAYS destroy my computer???? So SICK of this BS! Today's updates totally destroyed it. No taskbar, no start menu, nothing worked. Finally got to a place where I could restore to earlier version but that was difficult without anything working. Had to restart multiple times until I could finally get to system restore. Microsoft... I HATE YOU!
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윈도우 11 정품 인증이 안되요
이전 노트북에서 학생용 윈도우 11라이센스로 윈도우를 잘 쓰고 있었어요.이번에 노트북을 새로 샀고, 이전에 쓰던 라이센스로 여기서도 윈도우를 쓰려는데 정품인증이 안됩니다.이전 노트북에서 제품키 복사해서 여기서 정품인증해봤는데 안되고, ms 홈페이지 -> 구매 목록 보니까 구매 기록도 없고 디지털 라이센스 인거 같고 복잡해서 정품인증하는 법을 모르겠어요 시발id : *** Email address is removed for privacy *** 회신은 : *** Email address is removed for privacy *** 여기 메일로 주세요ms office 프로그램들을 잘 써집니다.
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Windows Security identifies Powershell as Trojan. What do I need to do to resolve this issue?
I thought I solved this problem about 2 weeks ago. But unfortunately this issue has once again persisting where Windows Security will identify Powershell as Trojan. It keeps saying "Threat removed or restored", and what makes the whole thing strange for me is this same problem pops up at a fixed time at 2:04, 6:04, 10:04, and this on both AM and PM.Detected: Trojan:PowerShell/TommyTech.CStatus: Removed or restoredThis threat or app was removed from quarantine or restored to the device.Date: 11/24/2024 6:04 AMDetails: This program is dangerous and executes commands from an attacker.Affected it
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Blue screen whenever waking from hibernation
Hello guys,It’s pretty much as it is in the title, I know this question’s been raised many times before but also aware that the cause seems to be specific to each user/machine.I have a Lenovo Legion Go and used to be able to hibernate and wake it with no issue but within the last couple weeks I’ve been getting blue screen’s every time I wake it from hibernation so am having to resort to shutting down every time it’s out of use now.I have included a link to the minidump file in the hopes that someone can analyse it and tell me what’s causing the issue - I have no experience with this stuff so a
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Clean install for Windows 11 and activate using existing Windows 10 license
Hello,I currently have Windows 10 installed on my laptop. I'm planning to backup my data and perform clean install for Windows 11 (format). How to activate Windows 11 after the installation using existing Windows 10 license ?Thanks in advance.
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How can I convert an SSD to gpt if I can't repartition it in cmd due to it saying its not a gpt drive? See description
I am trying to change the C drive to be on disk 0, in order to boot directly from it. I would also like to enable secure boot in order to upgrade to windows 11. I have been trying to convert the drive format from mbr to gpt unsuccessfully. When I was in command prompt with administrator privilege, and did mbr2gpt.exe /validate /allowfullOS, it told me “cannot find partition for disk 1”.I tried creating a new partition on disk 1, to change the boot process from my HDD to my SSD, to no avail because of what is shown in the cmd screenshots.So if I cannot convert it to gpt in cmd because of that,
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How do I install ZOOM in Windows 11 S Mode?
How do I install Zoom on a new computer that has Windows 11 S mode software?
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Why do i have DTS Sound Unbound on my pc and it says licensed when i haven't bought or subscribed to anything?
I was trying to fix the crackling sounds in my speakers and in the Windows 11 settings - sound - all sound devices - properties right in the end of the page there's something about more options and licenses, there i saw the DTS Headphone X and DTSX Ultra and the state said active under it. And i am very confused about this. I bought a new laptop months ago, Acer Nitro 16 and have used it since. However i have never purchased any DTS things? And my microsoft account purchases tab as well as subscriptions part has nothing about DTS either or any purchases or subscriptions on that matter since i
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Message 51789 - legitimate
Hello,Received a security alert from this number. Seems legitimate, only issue is I do not recognize the address that is listed so I cannot action the message to recover an account. Normally, Id discard but if there is actually an account out there I would rather access and properly close out to reduce digital footprint.Anyone been in this situation? ia**n@go**.com is the address.
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How do I get Voice Access To stop randomly capitalizing words
As is evident by The question above and any other randomly capitalized words you will see in this question, Many words are randomly capitalized.Also many times when I say "period" it hears "eriod", Which I don't think is A word. When I first started using this due To A disability I didn't seem To run into these issues as much.It's nonsensical To me since IT should only make A capital letter after I say The word "period".I have text prediction disabled.I've tried A different microphone.I've disabled and then re enabled IT.I don't see any way To clear or repair The Voice Access application.Pleas
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Are there any Codec packs I can download without bundled software?
I'm trying to download codecs for VLC and Windows Movies&TV that prevent stalling a freezing on playback of downloaded videos. Even the Klite website has bundles for PC APP store and browsers that only mess up my laptop
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My D: hard drive disappeared this morning! Has hard drive failed Or issue with Windows11 update on March 27, 2025?
My D: hard drive disappeared this morning! Has hard drive failed Or issue with Windows11 update on March 27, 2025? (Windows 11, Dell XPS 8930) My C: is 250GB SSD and D: is 1 Tb hard drive. I woke up this morning, and found the D: no longer shows up in Windows File Explorer. I ran Dell Support Assist, Disk Management but it did not fix the problem. BIOS won't even run. I ran full system diagnostics but it said there's no problem. I tried to do a System Restore from the last restore point it created (March 27th 2025 yesterday when Windows11 updated itself) but it failed I am wondering if the har
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How do I get help to fix no sound issue on PC?
I have no audio or sound coming from my PC or monitor. EVERY setting on the computer says the audio is all the way up. However this has to be false. There is no audio from music, Youtube video, video game etc. Who do I need to contact about this issue, and how do I contact someone who can help me?
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I have a Samsung PC that I need to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
Good afternoon, I have a Samsung PC that I need to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10. I tried the free Windows 10 download, but no avail. Do I need to purchase the Microsoft Windows 10 Home 32/64-bit USB – Box Pack – 1 License with the USB thumbdrive?
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Formal Accessibility Complaint – Removal of System-Wide Colour Customisation Settings in Windows
To Microsoft This is an Accessibility ComplaintI am writing to raise a formal concern regarding a significant accessibility regression in modern versions of Windows (post-Windows 7), specifically the removal of the Advanced Appearance Settings interface that previously allowed global text field and background colour customisation across all standard Windows applications.In older versions of Windows (such as Windows XP and Windows 7), users could go to:Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Personalisation > Window Colour and Appearance > Advanced Appearance SettingsFrom t
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after a new installation of windows 10 I am getting an error message in device manager that bluetooth USB host controller and SM Bus controller are not on computer
I updated a dell XPS 8700 with ssd and did a fresh installation of windows 10 from Microsoft site. I tried to update drivers but program said it could not find drivers on the computer. I checked Dell website which said it had no drivers Bluetooth USB host controller or SM Bus controller. I checked for all available drivers and downloaded all the computer would accept. This made no difference to my problem. Can anyone help me with this problem? I have very little experience with computers but want to update my old system. Thanks for your help. I saw that someone had a similar problem posted Ja
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I need to upgrade my CPU for windows 11 but can't find a compatible CPU
I build my own computers but the place I choose parts does not show any 8th generation CPUs - how am I supposed to verify my computer's compatibility?
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outlook mail page is only seen line....
i used 2 computers and my chrome is syncronized to each other.till 1-2 months ı have problem in my mail box at opening images and mails. when ı start everything is ok and ı saw everyhing as before since 20 years but when ı enter to inbox and select one of mail in inbox, ı can open and see all the writings-pictures-etc but after 3-4 seconds the mail is steraked (full lines on page and no mail or no images. only long lines... when ı closed and restart the page again the same problem. ı didnt change any settings. ı wrote to icrosoft 2 times but didnt get reply yet.
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I cannot see mouse pointer on my Window 11 laptop. What should I do?
My model is Lenovo Yoaga series. I left it in tablet mode and let it sleep for a night. When I try to use it in the morning, I can only use touchscreen option. I have tried methods like going to control panel, settings, device manager, but it still doesn't work. Or maybe I could be doing wrong as well. Can someone advise me how to bring the cursor back?
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