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Play my favorite childhood game on new PC?
What is easiest way to play my favorite childhood game on new PCs? I have still the discs.
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Aaravov
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Mar 10, 2025 Place Windows 11
Features
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Activate Windows - Go to settings to activate windows
Why am I seing this message in the bottom corner of my computer. I have been using windows 11 since it came out? Can't think it is a scam. I typed in activate windows on the search bar and got this...
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Eommy
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Mar 10, 2025 Place Windows 11
Configuration
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How to check my windows 11 license key original or duplicate?
I bought a brand new laptop and this message appeared when I was digging to know if the windows was activated. It is activated but I think it is a duplicate.
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Jeremiahhom
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Mar 10, 2025 Place Windows 11
Configuration
deployment
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Event ID 1796 ?
I need help. Thanks.
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Daniolle
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Mar 10, 2025 Place Windows 11
security
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How to fix 4k video downloader not working on Windows 11?
Hello everyone! I'm new to this and recently tried to download an online video, but the 4K Video Downloader recommended by the search engine doesn't work at all on my computer. Whether it's installing or clicking the download button, the software interface flashes back or is unresponsive. My system is Windows 11 24H2 with the latest graphics drivers and Python environment installed. Anyone with similar experience? Or know of any alternative tools to recommend if 4k video downloader not working? Problem details and solutions tried. The software says “Unable to resolve video URL” or “Network connection failed”, but the web video plays normally; Browser ad blocker is turned off, try another browser (Chrome/Firefox); Reinstall the software and check “Disable all plug-ins”, but the problem persists; Checked the system log and found the error code: XXX (if I remember). Is it possible that the site's anti-downloading mechanism is causing the problem? Or does it require a specific configuration? I'm asking for your guidance!
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Rakssd
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Mar 10, 2025 Place Windows 11
Features
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How can I convert multiple heic to jpg on mac
I recently transferred a bunch of photos from my iPhone to my Mac, and found that they were all in HEIC format, a total of more than 2,000 photos! 😭 Now I want to convert heic to JPG on Mac, but here comes the problem: converting them one by one manually is completely unrealistic and too painful... I tried using Preview to batch convert, but it was very slow, the Mac fan was spinning wildly, and it occasionally crashed. Then I tried several online conversion tools, but either they had file number limits or were too troublesome to upload and download. Is there any efficient and hassle-free way to quickly convert so many HEIC to JPG on Mac at once? It would be best if the original image quality could be retained, and I don’t want it to be compressed and blurred. Is there any big guy who can share his practical experience! 🙏
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OscarMartinez
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Mar 07, 2025 Place Windows 11
Configuration
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How can I add logo watermark in pdf file on Windows 11?
Hi everyone, I'm indie author who is just getting started. I recently finished an ebook and would like to add my personal logo as a watermark or cover element in my own PDF version. However, I'm not too familiar with PDF editing tools, and the tutorials I found online are either complicated in terms of steps or require paid software, which I'd prefer to add logo watermark in pdf in a free or low-cost way. I insert the logo paste in Word and then converted to PDF, but the results in typographical errors; And the file size is too large by doing this with online pdf watermark tools. Although I know that this may be a basic problem, but I really do not have a clue. I implore you to share how to do this.
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Boboin
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Mar 07, 2025 Place Windows 11
device management
Features
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How can I convert m4a to mp3 on my Windows 11 PC?
Recently, I found that the audio files recorded with voice memos on my phone are all in .m4a format, although they can be played normally, but I encountered a lot of trouble when sharing them among my friends - some devices don't support direct playback, and uploading them on some platforms is also restricted. I've heard that MP3 is the most versatile audio format, and I'd like to ask you computer experts how to batch convert M4A files to MP3 format. I need to balance the ease of operation and conversion efficiency and worried that the sound quality will be drastically reduced. Is there a recommended safe and reliable conversion way to convert m4a to mp3 on Windows 11? Online tools are convenient, but I don't dare to transfer private files. Lastly, there are multiple files (about 50), is there a shortcut for batch processing?
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Everlynokc
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Mar 06, 2025 Place Windows 11
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How can I convert youtube to mp3 on Mac or PC?
Hi all, Currently, I have a new programming course this semester and to get me more prepared, I want to learn the basic by myself. Actually, I found a couple of very interesting videos on youtube and already approved by the author to do that. [Latest update]: Thanks so much for the helpful answers. I tried them one by one and Aiden's suggestion works perfectly on my computer. Easy to get started and bulk download youtube to mp3 quite fast! I have a Mac computer at home and a Windows 11 PC at school. Is there any way to help me download and convert youtube to mp3 on Mac preferred or a PC? Before making a new discussing, i already tried a few online tools but the audio quality is awful. I want something fast and high quality. Thanks
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Yanksk
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Mar 06, 2025 Place Windows Insider Program
cnvmp3.com
cnvmp3.com is the best youtube to mp3 converter
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How to download youtube videos in laptop from windows 11
Hello everyone on the forum! I'm new to getting a Windows 11 laptop and recently wanted to download some instructional videos from YouTube for study purposes, but wasn't quite sure what safe and secure methods are available. I've heard that there are some tools that can make the downloads possible, but I'm worried about copyright issues or malware involved, so I was hoping for recommendations and suggestions. Specifically, I'd like to know how to download youtube videos in laptop from windows 11: Which software or websites support downloading YouTube videos and comply with the platform's rules? How do I choose the format and picture quality of the downloaded video? Is there any additional configuration required to use these tools successfully on Windows 11? I'd appreciate it if someone could share specific steps or notes on how to do this! Please also be sure to remind me to follow copyright laws and only download content that is allowed to be shared. Thanks to all! -- A newbie who is learning video editing
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Stellop
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Mar 04, 2025 Place Windows Insider Program
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How Can I Download an Album from YouTube Music
Recently, I needed to download a full album from YouTube Music, but tried several online websites, browser plug-ins, and command line tools provided by manufacturers and failed. These tools either downloaded songs with poor sound quality or failed to get the full album track listing, and some of the sites even had ad pop-ups or induced the installation of malware. Since I'm not very familiar with technical operations, I'm not sure if a more reliable method exists, so I was hoping to ask for help in the forums. How can I download an album from YouTube Music? If anyone has experience in successfully downloading YouTube Music albums, please share the exact steps and details. For example, does it require specific software to be used in conjunction with a subscription service, or is it done indirectly by converting the audio format? Thank you very much for your help! If there are any viable suggestions or alternatives, I'm willing to try them. I look forward to getting detailed guidance in the forums to solve the current troubles.
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F-Markup
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Mar 04, 2025 Place Windows Insider Program
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How Can I Install Windows 11 24H2 on Any Computer?
I am at a small company and there are dozens of PCs and laptops to be upgraded to Windows 11 per boss request. Unfortunately, some of the PCs meet the Windows 11 24H2 system requirements and some of them are not, because of unsupported CPU and lack of TPM 2.0 or Secure Boot. In addition, some of the hard disk are formatted by MBR but Windows 11 requires GPT. Is there a simple way to create a Windows 11 bootable USB and install Windows 1 24H2 on any computer, including the ones that not supported by Windows 11 24H2? Kindly let me know if this is possible. Thank you!
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ThomasQuinn
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Mar 03, 2025 Place Windows 11
deployment
device management
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Taskbar Frequently Not Responding
Hello! I'm reaching out to seek some guidance on an issue I'm experiencing with my Windows 11 system. After booting into Windows 11 normally, the Taskbar frequently become unresponsive (hang/not responding). However, when booting into Safe Mode, everything works fine without any issues. The system also hangs when attempting to run Win Key + R and typing any command, which ultimately causes the Taskbar to freeze immediately. Troubleshooting Steps Taken: Booted into Safe Mode, and the issue did not occur. Performed a Clean Boot to disable third-party startup applications. Ran SFC and DISM scans to repair system files. Attempted display driver uninstallation. Looking for further troubleshooting guidance to pinpoint the exact driver or software causing the issue and find a permanent fix. Thank you in advance for any help and suggestions!
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Holaway
Steel Contributor
Mar 01, 2025 Place Windows 11
Application Management
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Can you recommend a YouTube video downloader for Mac?
I recently ran into some problems. Windows 11 stopped working directly after the upgrade, with all kinds of blue screens and crashes. I tried to fix it for a long time, but could not. Now I can only use Mac for the time being. But here comes the problem. It used to be very convenient to download YouTube videos on Windows 11. You could find any tool to use it, but there don't seem to be so many options on Mac. I looked for several YouTube video downloaders for Mac online, but some of them had a lot of ads, had severe speed limits or even required a paid subscription to download HD videos. I tried several online tools, but the download speed was ridiculously slow and they tended to crash. They were really difficult to use. Can anyone recommend me a best YouTube video downloader for mac that is stable, downloads fast, supports HD and can download in batches? I don't want to fall into traps again, please give me some reliable recommendations!
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LucasPhillips
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Mar 01, 2025 Place Windows 11
Application Management
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Create a shortcut / desktop link for file explorer in latest Insider builds
Hi folks Some people like Icons on desktop -- file explorer is quite a good one to have. It's not so easy these days with latest insider builds but can still be done easily enough. 1) On your desktop space simply right mouse click and choose New > Shortcut 2) type in %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe search-ms: then finish 3) rename explorer.exe to file-explorer Then just clicking on the icon starts file explorer as normal. Advantage of this to -- easy to run "as administrator" when you need to.
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Holaway
Steel Contributor
Feb 28, 2025 Place Windows 11
Application Management
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Any Good youtube to mp3 converters for Windows 11/10 PC?
Hello everyone, I'm new to downloading YouTube videos and I'm looking for some guidance on how to do this properly. I need to download videos from YouTube for offline use, but I'm not sure where to start or which tools to use. My goal is to save videos in high quality, preferably in MP3 format. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could provide me the best youtube to mp3 converters that still works on Windows 11 or Windows 10 for batch download. If there are any important things I should be aware of, such as safety, settings for video quality or recommended output formats, I would love to know. PS: My problems was sloved, thanks!
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DakotaWolf
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Feb 27, 2025 Place Windows Insider Program
Features
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Windows 11 WINLOGON Issue
I am experiencing an issue with our AS400 client and Windows 11. Since the most recent major update, the WINLOGON feature in Windows 11 no longer works to allow the Windows AS400 client to auto-connect. The below article will help explain the issue. I am looking to see if there is a way to re-enable the needed WINLOGON feature.
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Tanksssinmyu
Iron Contributor
Feb 27, 2025 Place Windows 11
Features
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Transfer data from Surface Pro Laptop to Lenovo Yoga
I have a bunch of files (mostly saved to desktop and to downloads) that I want to transfer to the new Lenovo laptop. Preferably, I would like the Lenovo computer to be an exact clone of the surface pro. Like using it would have the same exact files and locations as the surface laptop. How would I go about doing this? I was thinking of buying a harddrive and downloading everything to it via USB and then hooking it up to the new laptop. IDK, is this the route to go? I just don't want to lose my files (pdfs, word docs, some videos, etc)
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BrandonBrooks
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Feb 27, 2025 Place Windows 11
Configuration
device management
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I can't control music via the new sound bar
I created a Concept Art for Windows 11 SoundBar where you can control music like Windows 10. Why doesn't Microsoft add this or something like this to Windows 11?
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BBrooker
Iron Contributor
Feb 27, 2025 Place Windows 11
device management
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User Accounts Win 11 version 23H2
Can someone advise or point me in the right direction to sort out user desktop information. I installed Win 11 on a new build a couple of weeks ago and proceeded to install various bits of software that I have , games, administration, benchmarking etc. I then added my wife as a standard user but when I logged on to her account I saw that she too has all of this software showing when she only needs standard office stuff, Outlook, Word etc. So I went about deleting the icons off her desktop but when I went back to my own (Administrator Account) they had gone from my desktop too?? Is there a way of removing stuff from her desktop that she doesn't need and more to the point, removing stuff that could mess stuff up if she runs it
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MaxGarcia
Steel Contributor
Feb 27, 2025 Place Windows 11
Application Management
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