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“Revamp Your Toolbar with New Icons”
Hello,
I am experiencing an issue where my toolbar icons are only displaying half of the icon (refer to the attached picture). Could you please advise me on how to restore them to full icons?
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
P.S. I am using a new computer.
Hello, I am experiencing an issue where my toolbar icons are only displaying half of the icon (refer to the attached picture). Could you please advise me on how to restore them to full icons? Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely,[Your Name]P.S. I am using a new computer. Read More
“How can I identify and remove this type/location of notification?”
I am having trouble finding tutorials on how to remove a certain feature because I am unsure of its name. It is not called the system tray. I have also already attempted to disable notifications in the settings.
I am having trouble finding tutorials on how to remove a certain feature because I am unsure of its name. It is not called the system tray. I have also already attempted to disable notifications in the settings. Read More
Excel not responding
When I click View > Page Layout to add the header and footer the excel start not responding and I close and restart the page few times already, can someone help
When I click View > Page Layout to add the header and footer the excel start not responding and I close and restart the page few times already, can someone help Read More
How to Use Kiosk Mode in Windows 11 to Limit App Access to Files and Directories
I have been experimenting with enabling kiosk mode on a Windows 11 Pro system using a local account with administrator privileges. The process of transitioning the computer to kiosk mode was done by navigating through Settings, Family, and Kiosk settings, which resulted in the creation of a new user account named “Kiosk” with the necessary application access. Everything appeared to be functioning properly at that point.
Although I followed a tutorial found on YouTube, a significant issue has arisen. The application within kiosk mode utilizes the “Open File” feature to access files, such as photos, saved on the computer. Since the user has been granted administrator permissions as part of the kiosk setup, there is a concern that users may browse through the entire file system and potentially make changes to files and folders via the File Open dialog. Is there a way to restrict the kiosk user account from having admin rights or limit the application’s access to a specific folder only? I want to ensure that users are unable to alter files outside of a designated area. How can this limitation be implemented in a straightforward manner?
I have been experimenting with enabling kiosk mode on a Windows 11 Pro system using a local account with administrator privileges. The process of transitioning the computer to kiosk mode was done by navigating through Settings, Family, and Kiosk settings, which resulted in the creation of a new user account named “Kiosk” with the necessary application access. Everything appeared to be functioning properly at that point. Although I followed a tutorial found on YouTube, a significant issue has arisen. The application within kiosk mode utilizes the “Open File” feature to access files, such as photos, saved on the computer. Since the user has been granted administrator permissions as part of the kiosk setup, there is a concern that users may browse through the entire file system and potentially make changes to files and folders via the File Open dialog. Is there a way to restrict the kiosk user account from having admin rights or limit the application’s access to a specific folder only? I want to ensure that users are unable to alter files outside of a designated area. How can this limitation be implemented in a straightforward manner? Read More
Windows Explorer Fails to Load Correctly After (Re)Starting the Computer
I have a desktop setup primarily used for Blue Iris and IP cameras. While it operates efficiently overall, it encounters persistent startup issues that are challenging to diagnose.
Upon booting Windows 11, the system frequently encounters a failure to load Windows Explorer. Typically, the taskbar remains inaccessible, leaving just a blank space at the bottom of the screen. However, desktop icons appear correctly. Resolving this issue involves pressing ctrl+shift+esc to force close explorer.exe and then restarting it.
Alternatively, when the taskbar does load, the initial start menu functions intermittently, displaying the pinned apps menu but failing to execute further commands. Attempting to search for and open an app results in an endless search that never completes. Sometimes, after a delay of 15-20 minutes, the system finally functions smoothly without glitches.
After the system successfully boots up, operations run smoothly without any hindrances. I have a setup with 16 cameras continuously recording without any performance issues. Despite attempting to reformat my system multiple times, the problematic startup behavior persists. Monitoring through the task manager shows CPU utilization around 20% and memory usage at 45%.
For a detailed list of my system specifications, please refer to my profile. Thank you.
I have a desktop setup primarily used for Blue Iris and IP cameras. While it operates efficiently overall, it encounters persistent startup issues that are challenging to diagnose. Upon booting Windows 11, the system frequently encounters a failure to load Windows Explorer. Typically, the taskbar remains inaccessible, leaving just a blank space at the bottom of the screen. However, desktop icons appear correctly. Resolving this issue involves pressing ctrl+shift+esc to force close explorer.exe and then restarting it. Alternatively, when the taskbar does load, the initial start menu functions intermittently, displaying the pinned apps menu but failing to execute further commands. Attempting to search for and open an app results in an endless search that never completes. Sometimes, after a delay of 15-20 minutes, the system finally functions smoothly without glitches. After the system successfully boots up, operations run smoothly without any hindrances. I have a setup with 16 cameras continuously recording without any performance issues. Despite attempting to reformat my system multiple times, the problematic startup behavior persists. Monitoring through the task manager shows CPU utilization around 20% and memory usage at 45%. For a detailed list of my system specifications, please refer to my profile. Thank you. Read More
Copying speed plummets by a staggering 90% – Unexpected Change Detected
Initially, both of my office desktop computers were performing well. They were reliable machines for my tasks.
However, today, I encountered an issue with System 2. It experienced a significant decrease in copying speed when transferring data from the internal NVMe to an external SSD. Normally, both System 1 and System 2 were able to copy large files at a speed of 350+ MB/s from internal storage to an external device. But today, System 2 started copying at a disappointing rate of only 35+ MB/s.
I vaguely remember complaining about a similar issue in the past where System 2’s copying speed dropped suddenly after initially performing well. However, the problem seemed to resolve itself back then. Yet, today, the slow copying speed persisted throughout a ten-minute process of copying a 17 GB file.
I tried troubleshooting by checking the external connections, swapping SSD disks, and testing different USB3 ports on System 2. Interestingly, when I tested System 1’s performance in copying the same file to an external device, it maintained the high speed of 350+ MB/s. But when I attempted to copy the same file from System 1 to System 2 and then to an external device, the speed dropped to 35+ MB/s again.
Furthermore, transferring a slow-copying file from System 2 to System 1 resulted in no speed issues. It was only when copying from System 2 to an external device that the slow speed persisted. System 2’s overall performance seems comparable to that of System 1, except for this sudden copying problem.
Despite the setback, I am optimistic that with the support of my friends, I will be able to tackle this issue. The lightning-fast speeds observed when transferring files over Wi-Fi and between internal drives suggest that the problem may lie with the USB3 ports on System 2.
Initially, both of my office desktop computers were performing well. They were reliable machines for my tasks. However, today, I encountered an issue with System 2. It experienced a significant decrease in copying speed when transferring data from the internal NVMe to an external SSD. Normally, both System 1 and System 2 were able to copy large files at a speed of 350+ MB/s from internal storage to an external device. But today, System 2 started copying at a disappointing rate of only 35+ MB/s. I vaguely remember complaining about a similar issue in the past where System 2’s copying speed dropped suddenly after initially performing well. However, the problem seemed to resolve itself back then. Yet, today, the slow copying speed persisted throughout a ten-minute process of copying a 17 GB file. I tried troubleshooting by checking the external connections, swapping SSD disks, and testing different USB3 ports on System 2. Interestingly, when I tested System 1’s performance in copying the same file to an external device, it maintained the high speed of 350+ MB/s. But when I attempted to copy the same file from System 1 to System 2 and then to an external device, the speed dropped to 35+ MB/s again. Furthermore, transferring a slow-copying file from System 2 to System 1 resulted in no speed issues. It was only when copying from System 2 to an external device that the slow speed persisted. System 2’s overall performance seems comparable to that of System 1, except for this sudden copying problem. Despite the setback, I am optimistic that with the support of my friends, I will be able to tackle this issue. The lightning-fast speeds observed when transferring files over Wi-Fi and between internal drives suggest that the problem may lie with the USB3 ports on System 2. Read More
File Explorer in Windows 11
Hello everyone,
I have successfully recovered deleted and formatted files from multiple small disks onto a single large disk. I am now looking to organize and categorize them into different sub-directories so that I can access these files with various programs.
Issue: The File Explorer is constantly searching, indexing, and attempting to open these files, creating a challenge due to the immense volume of over 8TB.
Resolution: I am seeking guidance on how to prevent File Explorer from constantly engaging with these files. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hello everyone, I have successfully recovered deleted and formatted files from multiple small disks onto a single large disk. I am now looking to organize and categorize them into different sub-directories so that I can access these files with various programs. Issue: The File Explorer is constantly searching, indexing, and attempting to open these files, creating a challenge due to the immense volume of over 8TB. Resolution: I am seeking guidance on how to prevent File Explorer from constantly engaging with these files. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Read More
Boot Error: Black Screen Instead of Graphics Menu
I prefer a graphics boot menu on my new laptop that includes only the essential host PC and Macrium Reflect boot entries. Unfortunately, my new laptop does not display these options, showing only a blank black screen instead.
I do not care for the old text style menu as it only appears in low resolution.
After some troubleshooting, I discovered a partial solution. By enabling hibernation, the graphics boot menu displays properly when starting from a shutdown (not from a hibernated state).
Although I haven’t used hibernation much in the past, I was pleasantly surprised to find that my new laptop starts up from a hibernated state in around 5 seconds. Sleep mode, on the other hand, is nearly instantaneous (<1 second) but uses minimal power.
It seems there may be a BIOS bug at play here, particularly since this issue only arose after updating to the latest BIOS version!
For now, I am not using Insider versions as a native boot option on my new laptop, reserving that functionality for my older device.
I prefer a graphics boot menu on my new laptop that includes only the essential host PC and Macrium Reflect boot entries. Unfortunately, my new laptop does not display these options, showing only a blank black screen instead. I do not care for the old text style menu as it only appears in low resolution. After some troubleshooting, I discovered a partial solution. By enabling hibernation, the graphics boot menu displays properly when starting from a shutdown (not from a hibernated state). Although I haven’t used hibernation much in the past, I was pleasantly surprised to find that my new laptop starts up from a hibernated state in around 5 seconds. Sleep mode, on the other hand, is nearly instantaneous (<1 second) but uses minimal power. It seems there may be a BIOS bug at play here, particularly since this issue only arose after updating to the latest BIOS version! For now, I am not using Insider versions as a native boot option on my new laptop, reserving that functionality for my older device. Read More
Windows 11 Frequent Freezing Issues
Greetings to all! As a software developer, I’ve come across a persisting issue with hangs on my system recently. While occasional crashes are somewhat expected in Windows 11, lasting only about a second or so, my system has been freezing up during daily tasks, particularly when working on projects in Visual Studio. Curiously, the audio continues playing smoothly even after the system becomes unresponsive.
Oddly enough, my high-end PC doesn’t encounter these freezes when running graphics-intensive games like GTA5 or Valorant on ultra settings, only during regular use. Despite checking the event viewer, the cause of these hangs remains elusive, ruling out malware, hardware issues, or system overload as potential culprits.
One workaround I’ve employed in the past for a taskbar-related glitch was using ExplorerPatcher. Nevertheless, the recurring system freezes persist, forcing me to resort to a hard reset as the only solution to regain control.
Greetings to all! As a software developer, I’ve come across a persisting issue with hangs on my system recently. While occasional crashes are somewhat expected in Windows 11, lasting only about a second or so, my system has been freezing up during daily tasks, particularly when working on projects in Visual Studio. Curiously, the audio continues playing smoothly even after the system becomes unresponsive. Oddly enough, my high-end PC doesn’t encounter these freezes when running graphics-intensive games like GTA5 or Valorant on ultra settings, only during regular use. Despite checking the event viewer, the cause of these hangs remains elusive, ruling out malware, hardware issues, or system overload as potential culprits. One workaround I’ve employed in the past for a taskbar-related glitch was using ExplorerPatcher. Nevertheless, the recurring system freezes persist, forcing me to resort to a hard reset as the only solution to regain control. Read More
Disable autofill feature on the webmail login page
I am currently experiencing an issue with my local internet service provider’s web-based email account. Previously, when logging in, the email address field would autofill upon clicking. However, this feature has stopped working recently, requiring me to manually type in my email address every time. This issue persists across both Edge and Chrome browsers, despite no apparent changes to my settings.
One suggestion was that my Bitdefender antivirus software may have altered something, though I am unsure. I plan to reach out to Bitdefender for clarification.
Any insights or solutions to this problem would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
D.
I am currently experiencing an issue with my local internet service provider’s web-based email account. Previously, when logging in, the email address field would autofill upon clicking. However, this feature has stopped working recently, requiring me to manually type in my email address every time. This issue persists across both Edge and Chrome browsers, despite no apparent changes to my settings. One suggestion was that my Bitdefender antivirus software may have altered something, though I am unsure. I plan to reach out to Bitdefender for clarification. Any insights or solutions to this problem would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, D. Read More
Windows 11 – Repairable Component Store
It is highly probable that the solution is available in this forum. Despite conducting thorough searches, I am still seeking assistance in understanding how to address the issue of receiving the “The component store is repairable.” message following the execution of DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.
I have reviewed various posts and potential solutions both in this forum and on the Microsoft Community platform. While I grasp the core concept, I am struggling to piece together the necessary steps to resolve the issue. I require straightforward instructions.
My laptop, which is three months old, features an Intel CPU (13900HX), Nvidia 3040-4060 GPU, WD Black SSD, and runs on Windows 11 23H2.
Any guidance provided would be greatly appreciated.
It is highly probable that the solution is available in this forum. Despite conducting thorough searches, I am still seeking assistance in understanding how to address the issue of receiving the “The component store is repairable.” message following the execution of DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. I have reviewed various posts and potential solutions both in this forum and on the Microsoft Community platform. While I grasp the core concept, I am struggling to piece together the necessary steps to resolve the issue. I require straightforward instructions. My laptop, which is three months old, features an Intel CPU (13900HX), Nvidia 3040-4060 GPU, WD Black SSD, and runs on Windows 11 23H2. Any guidance provided would be greatly appreciated. Read More
How does Windows 11 perform for dual booting and sharing drives with Windows 10?
I have a customized Windows 10 Pro setup on my current machine, and I’m interested in adding Windows 11 Pro on a different SSD drive while ensuring both operating systems can access a third SSD drive. For instance, I plan to use Windows 10 for photo editing with files on drive 3, and Windows 11 for video editing with the same drive 3 files.
Is it possible to achieve this without encountering issues such as ‘drive access denied’ when accessing drive 3 from either Windows 10 or Windows 11? Additionally, do you have any other tips or recommendations for this setup?
Thank you.
I have a customized Windows 10 Pro setup on my current machine, and I’m interested in adding Windows 11 Pro on a different SSD drive while ensuring both operating systems can access a third SSD drive. For instance, I plan to use Windows 10 for photo editing with files on drive 3, and Windows 11 for video editing with the same drive 3 files. Is it possible to achieve this without encountering issues such as ‘drive access denied’ when accessing drive 3 from either Windows 10 or Windows 11? Additionally, do you have any other tips or recommendations for this setup? Thank you. Read More
Help Please
I have a spreadsheet where The date is in one column and whether the item has been actioned is another column.
I currently use a COUNTIF formula to show a total for each category (Not Started / In Progress / Completed), however the data goes back over three years.
I am looking for a formula where I can show each categories number value for each year.
I have a spreadsheet where The date is in one column and whether the item has been actioned is another column.I currently use a COUNTIF formula to show a total for each category (Not Started / In Progress / Completed), however the data goes back over three years.I am looking for a formula where I can show each categories number value for each year. Read More
Compare data- plz help asap
hi all,
im new to excel and need help very urgently with my data
I have 2 sets of data open on 2 separate tabs and i must combine them to compare –>through a chart then make a graph, however when i tried to paste data set #1 to data set #2 as a second sheet it does not do anything other than say “pasting in progress” (it has been about an hour) please advise. I followed some basic steps given from a microsoft rep but it also didnt work out
hi all,im new to excel and need help very urgently with my dataI have 2 sets of data open on 2 separate tabs and i must combine them to compare –>through a chart then make a graph, however when i tried to paste data set #1 to data set #2 as a second sheet it does not do anything other than say “pasting in progress” (it has been about an hour) please advise. I followed some basic steps given from a microsoft rep but it also didnt work out Read More
SharePoint List Hyperlink Column Formatting
I have created a hyperlink column in a SharePoint list. Each cell when populated, allows for two items. A Link (URL) and Display Text. Every time I try to edit the JSON code for column formatting, the Display Text property for the cell changes to the hyperlink. I am missing something in my JSON Code and can’t find an example or much on the topic. I am simply looking to change the color and size of the display text, while maintaining the underline. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
John
I have created a hyperlink column in a SharePoint list. Each cell when populated, allows for two items. A Link (URL) and Display Text. Every time I try to edit the JSON code for column formatting, the Display Text property for the cell changes to the hyperlink. I am missing something in my JSON Code and can’t find an example or much on the topic. I am simply looking to change the color and size of the display text, while maintaining the underline. Any thoughts? Thanks,John Read More
Data Validation – editing in any of the input boxes – why does it not behave
Can someone help me understand why when I use normal editing gestures in any of the input boxes within the Data Validation popup, that it behaves so badly. For example, I have the following formula: =AND(LEN(A1)=8, ISNUMBER(VALUE(MID(A1,1,7))), RIGHT(A1,1)=”B”). I go to the Formula box and change the B to a Q. The B remains there despite typing over it. However, when I close it and re-open, the Q is there. Or if I try to use an arrow key to move within the text, it starts adding cell references.
I just don’t understand why it behaves so differently from any other input box.
Can someone help me understand why when I use normal editing gestures in any of the input boxes within the Data Validation popup, that it behaves so badly. For example, I have the following formula: =AND(LEN(A1)=8, ISNUMBER(VALUE(MID(A1,1,7))), RIGHT(A1,1)=”B”). I go to the Formula box and change the B to a Q. The B remains there despite typing over it. However, when I close it and re-open, the Q is there. Or if I try to use an arrow key to move within the text, it starts adding cell references. I just don’t understand why it behaves so differently from any other input box. Read More
Sumproduct with three criteria, one of which is an or statement with two dates
Hi everyone,
This is a complex endeavor for me. I am attempting to use sumproduct with three criteria on another tab.
Criteria 1: If column C indicates “YES”
Criteria 2: If column F indicates “Standalone Service”
Criteria 3: If either columns AA or AB have August in the date
Here’s the formula I’m trying to work with
=SUMPRODUCT((Master_Calendar!$F$3:$F$503=”Standalone Service”)*(Master_Calendar!$C$3:$C503=”YES”)*((MONTH(Master_Calendar!$AA$3:$AA$503)=8)+(MONTH(Master_Calendar!$AB$3:$AB$503)=8)))
I don’t know what I’m doing wrong
Thanks
Hi everyone, This is a complex endeavor for me. I am attempting to use sumproduct with three criteria on another tab.Criteria 1: If column C indicates “YES”Criteria 2: If column F indicates “Standalone Service”Criteria 3: If either columns AA or AB have August in the dateHere’s the formula I’m trying to work with=SUMPRODUCT((Master_Calendar!$F$3:$F$503=”Standalone Service”)*(Master_Calendar!$C$3:$C503=”YES”)*((MONTH(Master_Calendar!$AA$3:$AA$503)=8)+(MONTH(Master_Calendar!$AB$3:$AB$503)=8)))I don’t know what I’m doing wrong Thanks Read More
outlook calendar
Hello everyone,
I have some calendars in Outlook that I no longer need. Is there a way to remove them, please? I want to keep the email inboxes, but I have two unnecessary calendars. I use iCloud for my calendars.
Thank you,
Si
Hello everyone,I have some calendars in Outlook that I no longer need. Is there a way to remove them, please? I want to keep the email inboxes, but I have two unnecessary calendars. I use iCloud for my calendars.Thank you,Si Read More
MDI – licensing for multiple isolated AD forests
Hi,
We have the following setup:
400 humansstandard AD domain in a single forest (sync’ed via AADConnect to the Entra tenant)
500 AD accounts (user accounts + service accounts),
450 synced to Entra ID (some on-prem service accounts are not synced),
400 accounts with M365 E5 licenses (RBAC accounts do not get any licenses),
MDI sensors installed3 separate dev/UAT/prod AD domains (each in a separate forest, no trusts, isolated): 20 accounts, 300 accounts, 500 accounts (prod AD has many accounts for external clients/consultants/etc).
accounts not synchronized to anywhere
we want to start using MS Defender for Identity for these domains to sync to the existing MDI workspace.
1. Are these 400 M365 E5 licenses enough for the whole environment (1+3 AD domains) ?
2. If not, what is the final count of licenses needed?
3. how many licenses need to be bought and of which SKU?
Hi, We have the following setup:400 humansstandard AD domain in a single forest (sync’ed via AADConnect to the Entra tenant)500 AD accounts (user accounts + service accounts),450 synced to Entra ID (some on-prem service accounts are not synced),400 accounts with M365 E5 licenses (RBAC accounts do not get any licenses),MDI sensors installed3 separate dev/UAT/prod AD domains (each in a separate forest, no trusts, isolated): 20 accounts, 300 accounts, 500 accounts (prod AD has many accounts for external clients/consultants/etc).accounts not synchronized to anywherewe want to start using MS Defender for Identity for these domains to sync to the existing MDI workspace.1. Are these 400 M365 E5 licenses enough for the whole environment (1+3 AD domains) ?2. If not, what is the final count of licenses needed?3. how many licenses need to be bought and of which SKU? Read More