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September 20, 2020 at 1:11 pm in reply to: Smartphone Survey #2297634

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more colors and larger keypad buttons:

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Kirsty, Myst

September 19, 2020 at 12:16 pm in reply to: Customize “Optimize this folder for” question #2297498

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Have you tried using disk cleanup to clear the thumbnail cache?
(Check the thumbnail option is ticked within disk cleanup)
Once cleaned up:
Retry the ‘view’ options within file explorer for your chosen folder,
ensuring ‘subfolders’ is also selected in the view options.
Might take a while due to the amount of files, be patient.

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WSadgorn

September 18, 2020 at 3:04 pm in reply to: Windows 10 version 20H2 rolling out to the Windows Insider Release Preview Channel #2297372

Microfix
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I can relate to that exactly, not only with Windows but the CorelDraw Suite over many years, the odd numbered versions were far more stable (less bug prome) than the even numbered (both work & home environments) v7 through to X5.

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Seff

September 18, 2020 at 2:46 pm in reply to: Many identified problems with this month’s patches #2297367

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I installed the September ESU (using abbodi’s script) on Win7 Pro x86 SMQR-Group A, and have had no issues with the printer either (standalone device with connected Canon PIXMA)

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SueW, Ricard

September 18, 2020 at 1:05 pm in reply to: Smartphone Survey #2297341

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nothing smart about my mobile phone so don’t give a fiveHoneT.
Although Mrs Microfix uses an iPhone, I need to be her smartphone IT dept sigh

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jburk07, Lars220, Myst

September 18, 2020 at 10:13 am in reply to: Win10 version 2004 systemwide password “amnesia” #2297303

Microfix
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I’ll hazard a guess (hunch) at the transitional depreciation/replacement of the original MS Edge (to Chredge) that ties to the credentials manager being broken on feature upgrades but not clean 2004 installations.

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September 18, 2020 at 9:36 am in reply to: Win10 version 2004 systemwide password “amnesia” #2297289

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Could that ‘amnesia’ possibly relate to a Hello PIN issue in safemode?

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GreatAndPowerfulTech, woody

September 18, 2020 at 7:40 am in reply to: 12 hrs to boot (failed KB4571756 install) #2297268

Microfix
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Yup, That KB4571756 is a september 2020 patch which has been reported to cause issues for some. As we are at MS-DEFCON2, it’s wise to hide it in WUShowhide for now and wait ’till woody gives the all clear. What is your model of PC?

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woody

September 17, 2020 at 2:29 pm in reply to: Safari 14 available as as a standalone update #2297085

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Safari 14 taking a leaf from Brave? by allowing users to see how many trackers have been blocked through a new Privacy Report page sounds good. NO adobe Flash anywhere, sounds even better. Could be nice on a Windows OS..hang on, Safari on windows was dropped years ago in 2012 but MS Edge can run on Mojave and catalina, c’mon apple play the game 🙂

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Nathan Parker

September 17, 2020 at 1:59 pm in reply to: Microsoft ends underwater “Cloud” server-farm trial with promising results. #2297077

Microfix
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Perhaps a desalination plant in conjuction with the server farm would be beneficial? Hydro/Wave/Solar/Wind energy providing the electrical supply with fresh water as a product to reduce the rising sea levels due to climate change 😛
I’m sure I read somewhere that Iceland is now a growing location for server farms..hmmm

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OscarCP

September 17, 2020 at 12:52 pm in reply to: Parallels removes functionality to run Insider Dev Channel Previews unannounced #2297060

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More exposure of this over at borncity Thank you Gunter 🙂

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September 17, 2020 at 10:15 am in reply to: Question on upgrading 1809 to 1909 using ISO #2297035

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this article may help you:
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3436618/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-unusual-windows-10-1909.html

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Berserker79

September 17, 2020 at 8:48 am in reply to: Windows Hello PIN Permanently Locks PC when Booting in Safe Mode #2297014

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Ouch! how infuriating!
So what prompted the action to access safemode in the first place?
What patches were recently installed prior to the safemode/Hello PIN bootloop?
This might narrow things down a bit (hopefully)
Thanks for the report/ feedback and warning to all.

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woody

September 17, 2020 at 7:52 am in reply to: Secure Your Home Network Against Threats #2297006

Microfix
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LOL yeah, well spotted. Browser/router keyword flatulence.
[EDIT} Article has now been edited, HTTPS section removed.

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Myst

September 16, 2020 at 2:26 pm in reply to: Freeware Spotlight — Fawkes #2296832

Microfix
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dunno, Python script which isn’t playing well?
You might want to visit the authors site.
https://sandlab.cs.uchicago.edu/fawkes/

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