Questions tagged [windows]
For questions not specific to a single version of Microsoft Windows. Otherwise, use a more specific tag such as [windows-7], [windows-10] or [windows-11].
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my geforce rtx4060ti co doesnt support opengl
hi my graphic card is rtx4060ti but it doesnt support opengl over 1.1 version
I can't use blender and davinci
I also reinstalled NVidia last version driver in both game ready and studio mode but ...
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How to get the terminal output of a program over a pipe, in real time? [migrated]
I'm writing a graphical interface for a CLI application. For this purpose, I'd like to get its terminal output through a pipe in real time.
The issue is that while the content of the pipe is close ...
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How to configure the Remote Desktop Client?
I am using Remote Desktop to connect to a useful Windows 11 machine. I use Windows 11 myself. Sometimes, the connection is interrupted, and Remote Desktop tries to reconnect 5 times. I would like to ...
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How to identify a driver causing every exited process to become a zombie, polluting page table and active unused memory?
I have a pretty new Windows 11 Pro installation, it has about a week. I noticed that my RAM usage is constantly going up. It was concerned because procexp readouts did not match the total used RAM ...
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What's the best way to structure the default installation location? [closed]
As a developer, I have made hundreds of apps, for which I default the installation to C:\Program Files\Application Name. But I have always wondered If I could perhaps use a better default installation ...
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What does malware do? [duplicate]
When I was 6, I always thought what malware would do is over heat your computer and make your PC explode. But how does malware work anyway?
From 5 years old to 8, these were still my thoughts. Can you ...
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MFT supposedly corrupt, chkdsk doesn't fix it
I'm trying to make a backup image of my SSD on which Windows is installed, using Macrium Reflect Workstation.
The first time I tried, it was aborted somewhere in the middle and the logs mention it's ...
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How do i see the same options when right clicking multiple files as for single?
For example, I'm using ecmo unlockit to delete files, when I right click a single file/folder, there is an option in the context menu to delete it. When I click more then one file/folder, there is no ...
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Copying files in network share from folder to folder
I'm trying to copy files on a network share from one folder to another, so I'm just doing copy and paste, I have TeraCopy installed and it shows a speed of 2KB/s to 7KB/s.
I'm working from home and ...
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Laptop issues since windows update(Sound ,Bluetooth and Device Manager)
I wake up and boot my laptop but says installing an update and I left it STUCK at 7 Percent for over 2 hrs till I boot to safe mode after that it finally Boots up to Windows
The next day boot it up ...
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What Equivalent %* of Batch in PowerShell
Batch Script:
@echo off
if not "!!"=="" setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
for /f "tokens=4*" %%a in (
'dir /AD "%USERPROFILE%\" ^| find "DIR" ^| Find /...
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Windirstat reports Websense using 80GB, but FileExplorer says Websense using 480MB [closed]
What does it mean when c:\program files\Websense is reported by Windows File Explorer to use 480MB but WinDirStat reports the same directory as using 80GB?
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Why doesn't my HP laptop start normally and just shows a black screen while it is on?
My HP laptop works on Windows 11 and is acting weird lately. Whenever it turns off or goes to sleep and then I try to power it up again it shows the HP loading screen then the screen is on but black.
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Why is start process minimized not working for some applications?
PowerShell code.
I tried these and they work properly:
Start-Process notepad -WindowStyle Minimized
Start-Process cmd -WindowStyle Minimized
But these do not work:
Start-Process control -WindowStyle ...
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How to stop Windows from decreasing processor speed when not connected to remote desktop
We use a windows 11 machine as scientific workstation at work. When I'm connected via remote desktop simulations I run in R are fast but when I'm not connected one simulation takes about 3 times ...
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Did Windows change the login screen behavior to explicitly prevent typing in a password until the screen is fully initialized?
In older versions of Windows (at least Windows XP, maybe as late as Windows 7), I used to be able to wake up the computer from sleep (by moving the mouse or hitting a key on the keyboard) and then ...
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In Windows Event log what is the provider name for OpenSSH
I want to read OpenSSH Event logs from C++ code.
This is what I use to open the log:
hEventLog = OpenEventLog(NULL, provider_name);
I tried this with "PowerShell" as the provider_name, ...
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Chrome: how to prevent changing color setting with Chrome Group Policy ADMX Templates?
Finally I installed the Chrome Group Policy ADMX Templates on a windows 11 pc but I didn't find any option to stop editing. Maybe I'm missing something...
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How can I make a custom utility library with functions that will be callable from windows cmd?
How can I make a custom utility library with cmd/batch functions that will be callable from a windows cmd terminal?
You can make functions in a batch file, for instance:
@echo off
goto :main
:...
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Is there any way to remux vob to mp4 from the context menu, using FFmpeg?
I'm aware FFmpeg has commands to be able to do this, but I don't want to type them every time.
Is there a way to add an option, like “Remux to MP4”, to the context menu, so I can simply right click on ...
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How to open the CMD or the PowerShell in the Windows terminal when you open them as Admin?
I noticed that when I open the CMD or the PowerShell in non-admin mode, it always opens in the terminal; however, when I open the CMD or the PowerShell as admin, it always opens the old window. Indeed,...
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Block all notification banner on Windows 10 IOT [closed]
This is for Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (IOT).
We need to allow notifications but block banners from showing up and notifications to show in action center.
This is normally possible in the "...
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Musetips Mp3 editor and cutter not working after Windows 11 Feb and March Update
Musetips Mp3 cutter and editor getting stuck on loading screen.
I have uninstalled and reinstalled the program several times.
http://www.musetips.com/free-mp3-cutter-and-editor.html
What should I do? ...
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How to add a new filter to FFMPEG in c with third-party dependences [migrated]
I'm a newbie to FFMPEG development and want to add a customized filter to FFMPEG.
I've followed the filter tutorial in the docs. However, it's just a very simplified example and not mentioned how to ...
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If I upgrade Windows 11 Home OEM version to Windows 11 Pro then will upgraded version be a retail version?
I have a laptop which has preinstalled from manufacturer preinstalled Windows 11 Home. I want to upgrade it to the Windows 11 Pro version.
If I do so will Windows 11 Pro be Retail version?
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Why is switching desktops in Windows 11 on a Surface Pro so slow? [duplicate]
Why is switching desktops in Windows 11 on a Surface Pro so slow?
My Surface Pro works like a molasses with a i7 processor it lags when switching virtual desktops.
Do anyone know a fix to this? I may ...
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How to share applications between multiple OSs? [closed]
My goal is to have a triple monitor setup, each running a different OS (Linux, Windows and MacOS) and have mouse/keyboard sharing using something like Synergy as well as moving app windows from one to ...
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Why does computer slow down when inactive?
I am running a computationally intensive program that will take some time to complete. I have divided the task into many separate Windows console programs, which are equivalent except for the starting ...
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WSL losing all its setup when device is re-booted
I had completed all my setup like installing cuda and docker over my device and then was done for the day.
The next day when I come back, to my dismay I am unable to find any of the changes which I ...
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Why does a DVD-RW with data on it show as empty? [duplicate]
I have an old DVD-RW disk which shows as empty in both Windows 11 Explorer and ImgBurn. However I know there is data on it because the written part is clearly visible on the data side. But I do not ...
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Windows 11 Taskbar Icon Not Match File Icon
The EXE file '360 DFV STITCHER xxx.exe' was created using Pyinstaller. The Taskbar shows the GUI LOGO icon 'logo.png' and the EXE file shows the icon '360_stitcher.ico'.
What was attempted to solve ...
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Can't increase screen-lock time beyond 15 minutes on a Windows 11 system
Using a Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 running Windows 11 (upgraded from Windows 10 a few months ago). The device used to be connected to the Active Directory we use at work - after the employer allowed ...
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Laptop fan runs in sleeping mode: Can anyone teach me how to set up my power plan?
My laptop fan never runs when on battery supply. But if I plug in power, then it will run sometimes. But when I leave laptop a few minutes without action, it will run loudly, and I know it has ...
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I need serious help this Windows 7 computer: How do I get to advanced boot options?
I need to go to 'advanced boot options' because I have a problem with my Windows 7 computer that doesn't let me log into my computer.
I saw a video how to fix it, and I have to go to advanced boot ...
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How to edit a keyboard layout on Windows 10?
I need to add just one symbol from one of the standard Windows layouts to another one. It should be triggered by Alt Gr + one of the letter keys pressed.
PowerToys doesn't let you type symbols from ...
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Operating system wasn't found and PC is not booting. What should I do?
I have a 1TB HDD in my PC and I partitioned (divided) it into (D) disk. I accidentally set it as active partition.
Now my PC is not booting it showing that:
"Operating System Wasn't Found"
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Exclude subfolder from protected folders
Is there a way to exclude some subfolders from protected folders in Windows Security?
I added my One Drive folder as a protected folder, but I would like to exclude some subfolders from protection - ...
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How can I get 'Tileiconifier' to FIND Microsoft Edge PWAs/Progressive Web Apps?
I'm using the app called: 'Tileiconifier' to further customize the size of the app icons in the start menu, but the problem is within 'Tileiconifier' I can't find ANY of the websites that I have ...
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“Cmd” key does not bring up Windows start menu, in Macally Ultra Slim USB wired keyboard
I purchased a Macally Ultra Slim USB wired keyboard. It was working fine until recently the Cmd won’t bring up the start menu in Windows 11.
On some websites that has a video embedded in it, with the ...
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How to find a file lost after a Windows crash?
I have a computer that was running outlook 2010. It crashed. Windows looks to be unrestorable - motherboard update that seems to messed up the boot and many attempts to restore system going no where....
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Is it possible to run Windows Server on a Raspberry Pi? [migrated]
I want to run a version of Windows Server on a Raspberry Pi 5, is this possible. I know that you can install normal Windows onto a Raspberry Pi but is it possible to install Windows Server?
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How can all files on my drive suddenly have modified timestamps set to 1 hour newer than a week ago?
I regularly back up most of my files using Robocopy using the mirror function.
I haven't noticed anything odd in the past days, since I most frequently backup to another SSD. But to my horror, when ...
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How are (NetBIOS?) names being resolved on my network?
Firstly, i have little understanding of Windows Network Discovery, and how NetBIOS operates. I don't like it, and i try to ignore it. I have a server on my LAN, which (among other things) is acting as ...
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Add header for requests to particular domains for browser in Windows kiosk mode to supply auth token
Is there any built-in way to provide headers to add to requests for a particular domain in Edge? Or Chrome - or any browser that can be used with Windows Kiosk mode?
I need to authenticate the machine ...
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How to uninstall Adobe Photoshop without login?
I can't believe it. I want to get rid of Photoshop that is installed on a Windows 11 and it asks me to log in without any options to skip it when I attempt to uninstall it from the Windows app window.
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Cannot Delete Registry Keys
I am trying to delete the registry keys provided in the attachment below in order to change the order of other context menu values but regedit prevents me from doing it.
What I have tried:
Running ...
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Why am I getting an “Access Denied” error for an external hard drive folder?
I know this question has been asked before, but I've tried multiple solutions and none worked.
I am trying to access a folder [Local Disk] on my external hard drive, but it says Access Denied.
I made ...
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Specify output device for multiple files in playlist
I'm running Windows 10 (10.0.19045.4170) which has the ability to forward sound from specific applications to specific audio devices (Settings -> System -> Sound -> App volume and device ...
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In batch code, how to make an input choice instead of typing?
Currently, I list all network adapters, and then the user needs to type the name of an adapter to proceed with the rest of the code.
:: Listing all network adapters
echo/List all network adapters &...
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Can any data be recovered from an SSD after you reset windows?
If you reset your PC (windows reset), and you have a SSD, can anything be recovered?
What difference does choosing the “clean the drive” option make in terms of recovery?
Also, if you quickly turn off ...
