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  1. M

    Question Windows Clock freezes often

    My Windows Clock freezes often and I fix it by restarting the file explorer from the task manager, the problem is that is is happening 5 times per week. Is there a way to solve the problem forever? My PC: Windows 11 pro 64-bit AMD Ryzen 5 7600x Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super Kingston FURY Beast...
  2. L

    Question Can I have some Lenovo Desktop Tower recommendations?

    Hi, I am looking for a used or new Windows 11 Professional - Lenovo desktop tower PC with lots of HDD expansion on the motherboard. What would you recommend? Thanks, Lee
  3. G

    Question XMP/EXPO profile causing file explorer to freeze and crash

    Recently got a new PC after the old one went kaput. I purchased this RAM knowing I'd have to enable the overclock profile included to get the full performance. I booted Windows 11 without the profile enabled for a few days just fine. Went to enable it today and booted into Windows 11 just fine...
  4. D

    Question All of a sudden I get your administrator has blocked this program or this file has macros errors.

    Just in the past week or so I have been receiving these errors that won't let me access my own Word documents. I have to click a dozen times or more to close the error dialogue before I can get to my documents. The most frequent error is about macros being blocked. Today one came up my...
  5. DevanDrake99

    Question Three System BSODs (Windows 11) Help

    I have some minidumps for the BSODs that needed for further inspection. All of them are caused by the System process. Here's the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uFqMBypk0EHliN4TFmEiSv9YEZ8BNo74?usp=sharing
  6. MrHoffnung

    Question Plugging in LAN cable causes crash

    Hello everyone. I currently have the following problem: When I connect my LAN cable to my computer, the computer crashes. According to the Event Viewer the error is: https://paste.gg/p/anonymous/188ec3f3b01447ad99f442375ecce7fb (the XML representation of the error in the event viewer). When...
  7. S

    Question Problems With Waking MSI Stealth 16 Studio

    Hi gang, I'll try to be as brief as possible because I can run on for an olympic sport. Bought the MSI Stealth 16 Studio in late December 2023 (so I still have a few weeks of warranty left) and didn't really have any major problems with it other than having the sense of it running like a dog...
  8. Burbli

    Question Asrock B450 Pro4 Booting and then idlin on black screeng

    EDIT: My m.2 for some reason was blocking booting, and now that I removed it. The system booted up Thanks to ppl that replied apreciate it ---------------------------------------------------- I have had this mobo for about a week and it worked fine, but now that i moved it to a new case. It...
  9. onajneko

    Question Opening programs on specific monitor

    So I have a strange problem. I work at school and our history teacher got a interactive white board. White board has its own computer built in with windows 11 installed. In addition I connected a monitor to it and I have set it to extended display, so she can do work while students watch a movie...
  10. T

    [SOLVED] Windows crashes with a BSOD as soon as I try to log in ?

    I built a brand new pc a few weeks ago. At first I was having no problems at all, but then once in a while I would get a BSOD. I reverted my overclocking and reset my bios, but it didnt help. Now it has gotten even worse and sometimes I can't even log in. It can sit on the Windows log in...
  11. mikesamson

    Question Custom PC Windows 11 BSOD ntoskrnl.exe - DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL - DRIVER_OVERRAN_STACK_BUFFER- SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION

    I'm at my wits' end and hoping to find assistance on an issue I'm having with my PC build. My computer has been experiencing BSOD between 2:30 a.m and 5:00 a.m. every night. The PC functions fine during the day, which I use as a combination workstation and PLEX server. Here is a brief history of...
  12. ShoneRL

    Question Windows 11 boot-loops on a dual boot system ?

    Hello, My friend wants me to install W11 on a new NVMe SSD and still keep his original W10 on another drive, then eventually move stuff over to the new W11 installation. It's a B550 AORUS ELITE V2 Motherboard system with fairly newer hardware, it meets the requirements for Windows 11. I spent...
  13. S

    Question High memory usage even after a clean install of Windows 11 ?

    Hey. I'm dealing with unusually high memory usage on Windows 11, occurring immediately after boot. As a developer, I maintain a clean system with minimal running applications. Despite this, my memory usage is abnormally high, and more frustratingly, I can't trace the source. I recently...
  14. M

    Question Low Cinebench R20 score ?

    Hello. Laptop Model: ASUS ROG Strix G512LV Back when I first got this laptop I used to run it without Armory Crate and scored around 2800 - 2850 max. I then discovered that Armory Crate actually boosted performance when put in turbo mode and began scoring 3150 - 3200. I've just updated to...
  15. DynV

    Question Windows 11 lower-end laptop, or used laptop with long warranty?

    Can you suggest a Windows 11 lower-end laptop, or a used laptop with a long warranty (eg 90 days), which can run at regular mode (not battery-saving) for 4+ hrs? One of the goal is running a 3D 15 year old game, which I could set to low settings and to a resolution lower than native, eg 720p. I...
  16. Hootla1

    [SOLVED] Good PC hardware but crazy stuttering when gaming ?

    Hardware: Motherboard: X670 AORUS Elite AX CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X GPU: AMD Radeon 6800 RAM: 32GB DDR5 2400Mhz I get crazy stuttering when playing new games even when I play in 1080p with gaphics on medium. This was noticed most recently on Black Ops 6, it was unplayable. I recently...
  17. J

    Question Persistent Issues with Windows 11: Freezing When Printing and Update Errors

    Hello everyone, I have been experiencing persistent issues with my Windows 11 system affecting both printing and updates for several weeks. Despite trying various solutions, the problem persists. Below, I outline the specific problems and actions I have already taken: Issues: 1. System...
  18. SierraArgo

    Question Windows 11 Boot Drive Not Found After Enabling BitLocker

    The title says it all, unfortunately. I recently swapped my Windows over to a larger SSD. The cloning process disabled BitLocker on the new drive and I just went to re-enable it. The process seemed to go well, and I got my identifier and recovery key. I restarted my PC when it requested it and...
  19. A

    Question PC totally not responding, but the cursor still moves ?

    So basically I have owned 3 PCs to date and I had all of them running windows 11... But i have been experiencing similar problems for the past 5-6 months... My computer just suddenly stops responding but my cursor still works... I can't do cntrl+alt+del or anything else to the computer other...
  20. RyzenNoob

    [SOLVED] Yellow triangle in Device Manager for MS-1583 SBIOS Ver. 50A ?

    I recently did a fresh installation of Windows 11, because I was having issues with Windows. I couldn't reset the installation because the recovery partition went AWOL during a cloning process. So the reinstallation went well, at least that's what I hoped, but I'm seeing this in Device Manager...
  21. AlexValen

    Question BSOD after installing a new GPU and PSU

    I installed a new GPU (RX 7900 XTX) and a new PSU (Corsair 1000W), then uninstalled the old drivers from my previous GPU, an RX 6700 XT. After the installation, there was no image on my screen at first. It took several attempts before it finally booted to the BIOS, which oddly reported a new CPU...
  22. ezz_

    Question My PC lost windows

    Hello there, HELP So my pc was working fine as for yesterday no instability, no crashes system wise nor program wise nothing seemed different nor new I put my pc to sleep and woke up the next day with it shut down, I didn't think much of it because from time to time the electricity goes out but...
  23. ABigGoofyGamer181

    Question Spotify and specific video playing services causing computer to stutter

    Stutters only last a minute after starting spotify or playing a video. Stutters will occur when Spotify starts, if Spotify plays a song with a looping video on it, or when specific video services like Crunchyroll start playing a show. Issue happens on desktop apps and web apps. They don't occur...
  24. C

    Question RAM Upgrade - windows 11 now boot looping in repair mode

    Specs: motherboard - ASRock Z690-C/ac CPU - Intel (not sure on model yet) RAM - CORSAIR Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 (PC4-28800) C18 Windows 11 My friend upgraded ram, he had 2x16GB and upgraded to 4x16GB. The two new sticks are the same, they both are c18 and have the same...
  25. destinywarlock55

    Question Updates Fail to Install

    This is happening on my Lenovo Legion 5 Pro. I remember checking for and updating everything around late August before school started and at the time, there were only two windows updates and both were successful. I was checking system updates today and noticed a huge list of pending installs. I...
  26. T

    [SOLVED] Seeking Guidance on Revoking Microsoft Account Access - From another website.

    Hi, I created an account on a company's website that required access to my Microsoft account for login. I no longer wish to be a member and would like to revoke their access. However, I’ve been unable to find where to do this. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
  27. royaf42383

    Question AMD driver won't load after update to Windows 11 24H2

    After upgrading my System to Windows 11 24H2 (was Windows 11 23H2 before), I now get this error message on every system startup: (Note: Everything was running alright before the upgrade!) Here is the system spec: I already do have the latest AMD Chipset Driver installed: Also...
  28. T

    Question Should I upgrade to windows 11 if my cpu is not supported? (My cpu: Intel i7-6700k 6th gen)

    Hello! Like I said on the title , my cpu Intel i7-6700k (6th gen) is not supported for windows 11 and normally I wouldn't mind staying to windows 10.. but I read that after October 14 2025, Microsoft will no longer release security updates for windows 10. I was thinking to format my PC anyway...
  29. vinklehoff

    Question PC Hangs with DRAM light on when powering off or restarting

    I built my PC a year ago and haven't had this issue until recently when I reinstalled Windows 11. Everytime I either restart or Shut Down my PC it just hangs with the DRAM light on my motherboard being lit up; until I ultimately have to hold down the power button to hard shut down. What could...
  30. I

    Question MSI Laptop Using only intels iGPU - GF66 11UD

    Since I connected a monitor (gigabyte G24F) to my laptop (MSI GF66 11UD) via hdmi, my system switched from using rtx3050ti to integrated intel UHD card. Even though it's selected RTX 3050 Ti, it still using the intel. Also, the monitor refresh rate is stuck at 180Hz and cant be changed...
  31. P

    Question Installed new motherboard, now windows 11 apps crashing

    CPU: Intel i7-13700K LGA 1700 13th Gen Ram: Trident Z5 DDR 5 2x16 gigs PSU: Corsair RM850x ATX 850 watt Motherboard MSI MAG Z790 Tomohawk Max Wifi GPU: MSI Ventus 3x Plus 12GB GDDR6x Geforce RTX 3080 SSD: 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 1TB OS: Windows 11 home I've had my system for a couple of...
  32. giomellios

    Question AMD Ryzen 7 7700x possible problems.

    Hello guys, I just built a Desktop and tried installing some programs and games. While trying to play games (more specifically while running League of Legends client), the PC rebooted, and generally it reboots while gaming. What do you guys believe that could cause this? The temperature while...
  33. H

    Question Is it possible to use a recovered disk as my OS local disk again ?

    Hi everyone, Pretty simple question here, Lately, my OS drive died on me. I brought it to an expert an e was able to recover 100% of its content. I bought a new drive and reinstalled Windows 11. The question is: is there a way to use the data from the recovered disk as my working OS drive...
  34. A

    Question Corrupted NVME SSD

    Hey, so I was using my PC and then the electricity is gone and my PC got shutdown while I was working and after that then I turned on, windows system was corrupted, then I tried to reset and reinstall windows using bootable pendrive but it's not working (actually the SSD isn't showing in the...
  35. jbrighton

    Question Restoring access to unverified Windows 11 account with chntpw?

    Not long ago my power supply failed, and I got a new one (slightly more powerful than needed, as I want to upgrade to a B550 board and Zen 3 CPU soon). I also unplugged and removed everything - including the CPU and 3 SATA drives - so I could mount everything on a test bench for easy access...
  36. BlackAnkonian

    Question Update to Windows 11

    Hey guys, I'm currently running Windows 10 and looking to upgrade to Windows 11. I built my PC mid way through 2020 and had my old 2tb HDD from my previous computer mirrored onto a 2tb Sata SSD. I also bought a 1tb NVMe SSD for extra storage, the idea was to continue using the SSD with my...
  37. C

    Question Problem setting up Microsoft Phone Link ?

    I'm having difficulty setting up Microsoft Phone Link in Windows 11. It's definitely not a Bluetooth issue, I can easily add printers, keyboards, mice, headphones, etc. Same on phone, can add airpods, tablets, and my Windows printer no problem. I have tried the following: Closed and...
  38. S

    Question PC reboots, tried 2 different laptops and 3 sets of RAM, absolutely baffled and desperate for help ?

    Okay so I started working for a company as self employed on my own laptop about 6 months ago - a Lenovo Legion. At some point along the way my laptop started randomly rebooting and leaving no dmp files during either normal operation OR during heavier tasks like Premiere and Photoshop I believe...
  39. gunnarstrong

    Question Gaming rig instability issues

    Hey folks, just finished my new gaming rig build (specs and software versions [1]), and I'm experiencing disappointing system instability. I'm a longtime computer engineer and deeply technical, but I'm a complete novice when it comes to Windows 11 (or Windows in general, to be honest, I'm a...
  40. sultan_of_succ

    Question Strange, intermittent boot issue on a recently built PC ?

    Hello, I'm encountering an odd issue with my new build. About every 3-5 boots (it seems to be completely random) it will power on, post with the usual progress wheel, but then instead of booting windows, it just gives a black screen. The monitor is still receiving a signal, but its just black...