Kazim Ali Alvi – Windows Report – Error-free Tech Life https://windowsreport.com Time-saving software and hardware expertise that helped 500MM+ PC users. Guiding you with how-to advice, news and tips to upgrade your tech life. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:54:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-cropped-winrep-favicon-1-70x70.png Kazim Ali Alvi – Windows Report – Error-free Tech Life https://windowsreport.com 32 32 Fix: System has a Driver Locked to Manufacturer Specifications https://windowsreport.com/your-system-has-a-driver-that-is-locked-to-manufacturer-specifications/ https://windowsreport.com/your-system-has-a-driver-that-is-locked-to-manufacturer-specifications/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:20:27 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1267425 The graphics driver is one of the most important on the PC, directly affecting the performance and gaming experience. But when updating the driver through the setup, many got the Your system has a driver that is locked to manufacturer specifications error. The problem arises because the manufacturer limits updates unless one is specifically pushed […]

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]]> https://windowsreport.com/your-system-has-a-driver-that-is-locked-to-manufacturer-specifications/feed/ 0 3 Ways to Block Internet Access for Specific Apps in Windows 11 https://windowsreport.com/block-internet-access-for-specific-apps-windows-11/ https://windowsreport.com/block-internet-access-for-specific-apps-windows-11/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:15:28 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1267317 When the Internet speed appears low on the PC but is fine on other devices, it’s likely that an app is consuming considerable resources. The app could be running background updates or syncing files. But you can always block Internet access for specific apps in Windows 11. And this is not an advanced task, as […]

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]]> https://windowsreport.com/block-internet-access-for-specific-apps-windows-11/feed/ 0 How to Completely Remove an Unwanted Display Language on Windows 11 https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-remove-display-language/ https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-remove-display-language/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:20:22 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1267179 Have been working on the same setup for too long or shared the PC with others. You will probably have a few language packs installed, and it often creates conflicts. So, it’s time you remove the unwanted display language in Windows 11. Speaking of conflicts, when there are multiple language packs, inadvertently pressing Ctrl + […]

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]]> https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-remove-display-language/feed/ 0 Fix: Touchpad Clicks but Doesn’t Move on Windows 11 https://windowsreport.com/touchpad-clicks-but-doesnt-move/ https://windowsreport.com/touchpad-clicks-but-doesnt-move/#respond Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:17:19 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1266584 Touchpads are designed for seamless operations but are a little too sensitive, especially since laptops have gotten thinner with time. And a common problem many face is that their touchpad clicks but doesn’t move. For some, the problem appeared out of the blue, while others witnessed the mouse cursor and touchpad slowly lose functionality. And […]

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]]> https://windowsreport.com/touchpad-clicks-but-doesnt-move/feed/ 0 Set up Hyper-V USB Passthrough on Windows 11 https://windowsreport.com/hyper-v-usb-passthrough-windows-11/ https://windowsreport.com/hyper-v-usb-passthrough-windows-11/#respond Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:19:47 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1266378 It’s the era of Virtual Machines, and Hyper-V is often the preferred option amongst users, given its wide array of customizations and user-friendly setup. But accessing data on USB storage, or passthrough, remains a problem in Hyper-V on Windows 11. This is all the more important considering how common VMs are, be it for performance, […]

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]]> https://windowsreport.com/hyper-v-usb-passthrough-windows-11/feed/ 0 How to Convert Windows 11 Install.WIM to Install.ESD (or Backwards) https://windowsreport.com/convert-windows-11-install-wim-to-install-esd/ https://windowsreport.com/convert-windows-11-install-wim-to-install-esd/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:15:12 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1266126 The Windows installation files, when downloaded from different websites, may contain either the install.wim or install.esd image file in the Sources folder. But if you want, there’s always the option to convert Windows 11 install.wim to install.esd or vice-versa. It’s a relatively simple process but requires high system resources. Your PC may crash in the […]

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]]> https://windowsreport.com/convert-windows-11-install-wim-to-install-esd/feed/ 0 Fix: NAS Drive Not Showing in Windows 11 https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-nas-not-showing-in-network/ https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-nas-not-showing-in-network/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:45:33 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1265856 NAS or Network Attached Storage has long been a viable solution and an effective alternative for cloud storage in smaller setups. But many found that their NAS is not showing under the Network tab in Windows 11. The problem is faced across operating systems and manufacturers, be it Synology, RasperryPi, or Iomega, amongst others, and […]

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]]> https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-nas-not-showing-in-network/feed/ 0 How to Correctly Calibrate an Xbox One Controller on Windows 11 https://windowsreport.com/calibrate-xbox-one-controller-windows-11/ https://windowsreport.com/calibrate-xbox-one-controller-windows-11/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:15:59 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1265331 Since Windows has emerged as a preferred gaming platform, it’s all the more important to identify its gaming-oriented features. And one of these is the ability to calibrate an Xbox One controller on Windows 11. With the built-in manual calibration, you can get rid of drift, random movements, or performance issues and effectively align the […]

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]]> https://windowsreport.com/calibrate-xbox-one-controller-windows-11/feed/ 0 Local Users and Groups is Missing on Windows 11: How to Add it https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-local-users-and-groups-missing/ https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-local-users-and-groups-missing/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:36:40 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1265201 The Local Users and Groups utility is built into Computer Management and can be accessed from the console or independently. However, a few users found Local Users and Groups missing in Windows 11. For some who can access it, the message reads, This snapin may not be used with this edition of Windows 10. To […]

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]]> https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-local-users-and-groups-missing/feed/ 0 Folder Disappeared on Windows 11? How to Get it Back https://windowsreport.com/folder-disappeared-windows-11/ https://windowsreport.com/folder-disappeared-windows-11/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:19:16 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1264897 Windows 11 is a massive upgrade over the previous iterations, but things are not all smooth, as you would expect. A few users found that a folder or more disappeared on Windows 11. Remember, it’s not an iteration-specific issue, and users reported that folders disappeared in Windows 10 as well. Though on the latest version, […]

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