How can I stop OneDrive from syncing and taking over my save locations?
I never intentionally asked OneDrive to upload or sync my files, but I keep finding documents in it. Windows also keeps choosing OneDrive as the default save location,…
startup apps
Why do Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers close immediately while Edge still works?
Whenever I try to open a browser other than Microsoft Edge, it closes immediately. I've already reinstalled the affected browsers, run chkdsk /scan C: and chkdsk /offlinescanandfix C:…
Why Is Windows 11 Using 60–70% of My Laptop’s 8GB RAM at Startup?
I have a Dell Inspiron 15 3511 running Windows 11 with 8GB of RAM. Even shortly after turning it on, Task Manager shows around 60–70% memory usage. I…
Why Is My Windows 11 Laptop Using 60–70% of Its 8GB RAM at Startup?
I have a Dell Inspiron 15 3511 running Windows 11 with 8GB of RAM. Even shortly after turning it on, memory usage is already around 60–70%. I notice…
Why is my PC using 93% of its memory immediately after startup?
This problem started suddenly yesterday. As soon as Windows finishes starting, memory usage jumps to around 93%, even though only the usual startup programs are running. I normally…
What is the unfamiliar “yzqxc.vbs” entry in my startup apps?
I found a startup entry called "yzqxc.vbs" on my computer. It has an unfamiliar, randomly generated-looking name and no typical Windows app icon. I'm not sure whether it…
What is the unfamiliar “yzqxc.vbs” entry in my startup apps?
I found a startup entry named "yzqxc.vbs" on my computer. It has an unfamiliar, randomly generated-looking name and no normal Windows application icon. Is this a legitimate program,…
How can I auto-launch a keyboard macro app in Windows 11 Assigned Access kiosk mode?
Windows 11 Assigned Access kiosk mode works well for my setup: it opens a single timeclock webpage in full screen. The problem is that I also need a…
How can I stop command windows from closing too quickly to see what they’re doing?
I just started my Windows 11 laptop and noticed several .cmd command windows briefly appeared and disappeared. Is there a way to keep them open the next time…
How can I find out what’s launching brief .cmd windows on Windows 11?
I just started my Windows 11 laptop and noticed several Command Prompt windows flash open and close immediately. I'd like to identify what is launching the .cmd files…
Why does PowerShell open by itself when Windows starts?
Whenever I turn on my PC, a PowerShell window opens and only shows a prompt like `PS C:Users(my username)>`. Malwarebytes, Windows Defender, and an offline scan found nothing.…
Why Does PowerShell Open Automatically When I Start Windows?
Whenever I turn on my Windows PC, a PowerShell or Terminal window opens by itself and only shows a prompt like `PS C:Users(my username)>`. I ran full and…
How to Stop Microsoft 365 Copilot from Launching at Startup?
I've noticed that Microsoft 365 Copilot has installed itself on a lot of user machines. Instead of removing it completely, we're trying to disable it from launching at…
How Can I Permanently Lock Startup Apps on Windows 11?
Hey everyone, I've been struggling with this VOIP app that just won't stop launching automatically every time I boot up my Windows 11 PCs, and it's driving me…
Why Are Apps Opening Automatically on My Windows 10 Startup?
I started my laptop today and went to a different room for about 10 minutes. When I returned, I found that multiple applications were open. Specifically, Microsoft Edge…