Copy & paste permission error after Win11 23H2
I have a file share that has very specific permissions due to regulations. Users are only allowed to read and write files, but they are not allowed to delete or modify the files in any way once they are created, see picture below. Note that users do not have "Write attributes" or "Write extended attributes". Users get their permissions through nested security groups. This has been working well for several years when users had Win10 and the Win11 OS. But after users upgraded to Win11 23H2 they are getting an error when they are copy & pasting files from their workstation "you need permissions to perform this action". Same user on a Win10 or Win11 22H2 workstations can perform the same copy & paste action. If I add the "Write attributes" or "Write extended attributes" permission to their security group they can copy & paste files to the share from a Win11 23H2 or 24H2 workstation. I know that the file explorer in Win11 23H2 got a new code base and many new features. Has anybody seen this behavior or can they replicate this problem?
Window becomes huge when edge snapping on one monitor
I recently switched from Windows 10 to 11 and have one issue. I have three monitors in a PLP configuration. The two sides are 1440X2560 in portrait and the center is 5440X1440. On WIn10, I used Display Fusion, but Windows 11 seems to have better native features for multi-monitors, so I am trying to use it. What I am trying to solve is this. When I drag a window to the outside edge of my right monitor, instead of giving me snapping options (like the monitor on the left), it essentially magnifies the window by about a factor of about 3X. It's almost like the system is set to trigger the magnifier whenever a window is moved to the far right but it's not trying to magnify the whole screen, just the window and Magnifier seems like it's turned off under Ease of Use. If I move the window to the top, I get the expected window sizing/snapping options. It is also letting me drag the window well past the edge of the screen, so I can drop it off the edge and then I have to use keystrokes to find and restore it. Has anyone ever encountered anything like this? If so, how to fix it?
What makes windows 11 system files get corrupted ?
From few days my windows 11 refused to load but I was able to use commands like DISM, chkdsk, sfc /scannow and it return to load again. But I wonder what is the most common cause to make windows 11 files get corrupted like this ?. Causes like Improper Shutdowns or Power Loss , Failing or Faulty Storage Drive, Malware or Virus Infections are not responsible for me so what is the most probably cause for this ?
Program Data folder admin permissions corrupted - Help please!
Hi, I'd appreciate some help form an expert! My folder permissions in 'C:\Program Data\Dell' folder have somehow been restricted to Authenticated Users (by a Dell Command Update failure or an unfortunate Dell Core Services uninstall), which now limits that Folder to 'Authenticated Users' - read and execute, read, and list folder contents, so software installs can't create new folders and write files. Within the Dell folder there are a number of folders that have full control (SYSTEM, Administrators permissions etc), but some that are ONLY 'Authenticated Users': D3, DTP.DataManager.SubAgent, DTP.Diagnostics. SubAgent, DTP.Instrumentation.SubAgent, ePSA, MyDell Notification Manger, orca, OS Recovery Tool. DTP (Dell Data Protection) main folder and Dell Vault are OK Dell are suggesting I reinstall the OS, but I have a huge number of apps installed and am trying to avoid that - everything else but Dell apps seems to be working. The machine is an XPS15 9520 laptop on Win11 Pro 24H2. I can create new folder 'Dell2' and copy all the folders across and they then have full permissions, but of course I can't copy those folders back into the original folder with corrected permissions... What would happen if I rename the C:\ProgramData \Dell folder to something else and then rename the Dell2 folder to 'Dell', and try again and see if SupportAssist or DCU installs correctly, or could that do more damage? I think some Dell security stuff is in the BIOS but some will be in registry so would that 'notice' the folder its looking for is not the original folder but a different one with the same name? Or is it better to install another user and give them admin privileges and have to login with a different ID for Dell software updates from now on? NB this machine is set up for LOCAL ACCOUNT with a password, WITHOUT a Microsoft account on the machine, though it does have O365 subscription... thanks so much!
Windows 11 - Can't Change The Order Of Taskbar Icons
The title pretty much explains it all. I recently updated to Windows 11, and as I expected, I regret it, for numerous reasons. My biggest issue currently though is with my taskbar. I do tons of stuff with my PC on various apps, and I like to have those apps organized in a very specific way on my taskbar so they're easy to find. Well, ever since I upgraded, I can't move my taskbar icons. I'm tech savvy, so yea, I did all the common sense things. I tried right-clicking an empty space on the taskbar to make sure it's unlocked. The only two items that pop up when I right click it are "Task Manager" and "Taskbar Settings". So after that, I went into taskbar settings, figuring the lock feature must've been moved into there. I went through every single item on my taskbar personalization settings at least eight times now. Opened all the drop-downs, even went to other places in settings to try and find it. There is no "unlock taskbar" option in my taskbar settings either. I scanned everything on the drive with both "DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth" and "sfc /scannow". Neither found any issues. Can someone take a screenshot of where the "lock taskbar" option is supposed to be found in "personalization > taskbar" now? I am curious as to where it's supposed to be, and if anything else is missing too. But most importantly, can someone give me a suggestion to fix it? I hate to do system restores, as any time I did it in the past, it messed up multiple files of mine. Oh, and before you ask, this was an upgrade, not a fresh install. I don't have enough hours in the day as it is for extremely important things, let alone spend hours and hours completely reinstalling my OS, all apps, configuring it the way I want, etc. It'd easily take me half a day, which I do not have anytime soon. So, any suggestions where I don't have to spend hours and hours or jack up my hard drive to fix this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for you time.How to install Windows 11 on ThinkPad T420 laptop?
I am seeking assistance on how to install Windows 11 on ThinkPad T420 laptop, which is an older model and I am unsure whether it is compatible with the latest operating system. My main concern is understanding the specific steps I need to follow to upgrade from my current OS to Windows 11, including whether I need to update any drivers or firmware, and if there are any potential issues I should be prepared for during the installation process. I would appreciate detailed guidance on how to check my laptop's hardware specifications against Windows 11 requirements, such as CPU, RAM, storage, and TPM capabilities, and whether it's possible to bypass any of these requirements or use workarounds.Are these the only registry settings needed to block the annoying windows 11 nagging?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate TargetReleaseVersionInfo = {Feature release such as “21H1”, “21H2”, etc.} TargetReleaseVersion = 1 ProductVersion = {Windows major version, “10”, “11”, “12”, etc.} DisableOSUpgrade = 1 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore DisableOSUpgrade = 1 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\UpgradeNotification UpgradeAvailable = 0 I have 1 windows box and I'm too lazy to upgrade it to Arch for now. Every month or so it threatens to install some garbagecrap called "windows 11." I've already been subjected to the horrors of windows 11 at work. No way im going to put that on my own hardware. Am I missing any registry keys to prevent that, or are these the correct ones?
