Windows shuts down the display but the PC keeps running
My desktop recently stopped shutting down or restarting properly through the Windows menu. The monitors lose signal and the keyboard and mouse turn off, but the computer itself…
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Why does my Windows 11 laptop take about a minute to restart or shut down?
My Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 running Windows 11 takes roughly a minute to restart, which is noticeably slower than expected. When I choose Shut down, the display turns…
Windows shuts off the displays but the PC keeps running
My computer recently stopped shutting down or restarting properly through the Windows power menu. The monitors lose signal and the keyboard and mouse turn off, but the PC…
Why does my ASUS Vivobook restart instead of shutting down?
My ASUS Vivobook 15 is running Windows 11, and it sometimes restarts when I choose Shut down—usually after I've been using it for several hours. If I select…
Windows 11 starts muted until I press the mute key twice
Whenever I start my Windows 11 PC and sign in, the system has no audio. Pressing Fn + F1 to mute it and then pressing the same shortcut…
Black screen after Windows updates: how can we identify or prevent the cause?
I work for an MSP and we've been seeing an intermittent issue on client workstations after Windows updates. The sign-in screen appears normal, but after the user logs…
Windows Updates Sometimes Cause a Black Screen After Login—How Can We Prevent It?
We manage Windows systems for several clients and have seen an intermittent issue affecting user workstations after updates. The logon screen works normally, but after the user signs…
Can Linux Mint access files on my Windows drive in a dual-boot setup?
I'm planning to install Linux Mint alongside Windows because I don't have another hard drive large enough to hold all my files. I want to keep my existing…
Why Is Windows 11 Using Nearly All 32 GB of RAM at Startup?
My Windows 11 PC is using about 89% of its 32 GB of RAM immediately after startup, even with no programs open besides a VPN. Once I launch…
Why Is Windows 11 Using Nearly All 32 GB of RAM at Startup?
My Windows 11 PC is using about 89% of its 32 GB of RAM immediately after startup, even with no applications open besides a VPN. Launching Firefox with…
Why did Windows say another user was still signed in?
My PC has two local accounts, Ka and Ve. After starting the computer, I signed in only to Ka. When I later tried to shut down, Windows warned…
Why Did My Brand-New Laptop Lose Most of Its Battery While “Shut Down”?
I shut down my brand-new laptop last night when the battery was around 80%. It wasn't connected to the charger, and I expected it to remain off overnight.…
Why did my brand-new laptop lose most of its battery while powered off?
I shut down my brand-new laptop last night when the battery was around 80%. It was unplugged, and I expected it to remain powered off, but this morning…
My Laptop Cursor Moves but Can't Click Anything—What Should I Do?
Hey everyone! I'm facing an issue with my Windows 11 laptop. When I start it up, the cursor moves around just fine, but I can't click on anything…
Is it normal for Windows to skip the loading logo when booting up?
I'm having a bit of confusion with my PC startup. When I turn it on, I see the BIOS splash screen for a few seconds, then the Windows…
Issues Accessing SSDs on Bazzite
I've been using Bazzite from a thumb drive on my new laptop, but I'm having trouble accessing my SSDs. One SSD came pre-installed, while the other is a…
Why is my PC still running after shutting it down?
I've encountered a strange issue with my PC. Last night, I turned it off before going to bed, but it seems to still be running. The RGB lights…
Why Does My PC Keep Running After Shutdown?
Hey everyone, I'm having a bit of an issue with my PC. Whenever I try to shut it down, the process seems to begin normally—like the screen goes…
Why does my laptop show 20 days of uptime even when I shut it down?
I'm a bit confused about my laptop's uptime—it's currently at 20 days and still going! I've been shutting it down after using it, but it seems like something's…
Why does my PC shut down when I idle it for a bit?
I've built my own PC and I'm running Windows 11 on it. To be honest, I'm not the most experienced with this stuff. I tend to leave my…