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'DisplaySessionContainer1' files inside ProgramData directory of C drive

There are about 100+ files named 'DisplaySessionContainer1' and 'DisplaySessionContainer1.log_backup1' in my 'C:\ProgramData' path. I cannnot find the reason where they are coming from. Please help me...

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Unexplained increase in VMMS.exe memory usage in Hyper-V

I've encountered a peculiar issue with Hyper-V that I hope someone can shed some light on. I noticed a significant increase in RAM usage attributed to the VMMS (Virtual Machine Management Service)...

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Where does OpenVPN Connect (Windows) upload files?

After installation of OpenVPN connect on Windows, I get what is shown on this screenshot:So, there is wording "Upload file", and picture of a cloud.Does that mean OpenVPN Connects will upload my .ovpn...

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IT Support cannot run applications as administrator using Quick Assist - get...

I have recently needed to install software on my PC that required administrator rights. This required me to go through our Help Desk and have someone else remote in and use their admin credentials....

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Update Windows 11 to next feature release after bypassing CPU check

I have a couple systems with Intel 6th Gen CPUs where we bypassed the CPU checks to run Windows 11 22H2. They are built into specialty hardware, so replacing them was not really feasible. These systems...

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How to remove WSL directory icon from desktop?

How to remove this?I've tried to remove this icon through WSL. On path /mnt/c/Users there is desktop.ini file, I think that file represents desktop icon of WSL directory. rm -r desktop.ini doesn't work...

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How can I prevent PC from shutting down while charging a phone/tablet?

My windows 11 desktop seems to be shutting down after connected devices reach full charge. Motherboard is Asus Crosshair Hero VIII. I haven’t been able to find a post about this issue specifically.This...

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Disable Windows DNS search domain / set to `.`

I use a resolver that responds with records on bare TLDs aka dotless domains - will add some info on why below if you're curious, but it's not related to the issue.On Linux, it's possible to do so by...

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Weirdness with Yen key and backslash key on a Japanese keyboard in Windows 10

I've read about the backslash and Yen keys having weird functions depending on the OS or software that you use. But I figured it depends on the font you use whether it shows the symbol as a Yen symbol...

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How to change all folder icons within a folder windows 10

I would like to change all folder icons within a folder in Windows 10.Do I have to do them all manually? Or is there an option to change all icons within that folder?

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Windows 10 and Windows 11 (different ISO) corrupted network settings

This problem is going to sound weird as hell, but bear with me.I got this new PC last week: AMD Ryzen 7800X3D / 32GB DDR5 7200 Mhz T-Force ram / MSI B650-VC / 1000 watt EVGA PSU / Radeon XFX 7800 XT /...

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How to restore the Path environment variable I deleted?

I accidentally deleted the Path environment variable by creating a new one with Path name. How can I restore my old Path environment variable?

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How to execute 2 commands inside a single runas?

When executed independently, they execute perfectly.When executed in 2 consecutive runas statements, chrome.exe is executed before robocopy has had a chance to finish.When placed inside a single runas...

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Wipe machine with Provisioning Packages Windows 10/11

I have been using provisioning packages recently and have 2 setup for the followingProvisioning Packages:Wipe and resetNo wipeThese provisioning packages work flawlessly from the "Select your own...

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Extreme input lag with bluetooth keyboard

When connecting my Logitech MX keyboard directly using bluetooth, I sometimes get an extreme input lag (~1 second) and it even drops some of my keystrokes. This usually happens after the computer has...

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How to automatically increase the Microsoft KMS Server counter above the...

KMS server counter always drop beneath the "activation threshold" and it's very frustrating increasing it manually (above 25 for OS and 5 for Office activations).C:\Users\Administrator> cscript...

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How to export a registry key to a CSV?

I'm currently looking to find out all SolidWorks license information on the network.I need help writing a script for PowerShell to look at a list of hosts that are on a CSV/TXT file then execute the...

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Windows shortcut key to maximize all chrome windows or any specific application

Is there a shortcut to maximize all chrome windows or [insert any application here] button with windows?There's some similar ones like pressing WIN+SHIFT+M that maximizes all windows in your taskbar,...

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Can installing older DirectX on Windows 11 mess up the system? [duplicate]

Pretty dumb question overall so I apologise in advance. I want to play an older game on Windows 11 (Max Payne 1, RIP James McCaffrey). Since it's really old I used this mega pack that includes a ton of...

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Why is Internet Explorer the only browser that can open .url links by default?

Why is Internet Explorer the only browser that can open .url links by default?I have tried setting Chrome, Firefox and Edge to be the default browser but none of them have this open .urls by default...

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