Troubleshooting
The latest Troubleshooting coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
LatencyMon Guide: Fix Windows Stutters by Identifying Driver Latency Issues
If your Windows PC has been experiencing mysterious stutters, audio popping, or sudden performance drops despite showing normal CPU and GPU usage in Task Manager, you're likely dealing with one of...
Outlook Startup Failure: Microsoft's OWA and New Outlook Workarounds Explained
Microsoft has officially acknowledged a disruptive bug preventing the classic Outlook for Windows application from launching for many users, forcing IT administrators and individual users alike to...
Master Windows 10 Event Viewer: Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide 2024
Windows 10 maintains a comprehensive flight recorder of system activities, and the built-in Event Viewer stands as the most powerful tool for interpreting this digital trail, diagnosing system...
Windows 11 Get Help App: Cloud-Powered Support with Live Agents
Microsoft has transformed the Windows support experience with the Get Help app, positioning it as the fastest and most integrated route to official assistance on modern Windows 11 PCs. This built-in,...
Windows 11 BSOD Troubleshooting: Complete Guide from Diagnosis to Fix
The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) remains Windows' definitive method for halting the system when critical errors occur, though Windows 11 has evolved this experience with modern crash screens including...
Windows 10 Update Assistant: Complete Guide to Safe In-Place Upgrades
The Windows 10 Update Assistant remains Microsoft's most straightforward tool for performing in-place upgrades, allowing users to move from older Windows versions to Windows 10 while preserving...
Windows 11 Microphone Not Working? Complete Troubleshooting Guide 2024
Windows 11 microphone detection issues can transform simple tasks like video calls, voice recording, or gaming communication into frustrating experiences. When your microphone suddenly disappears...
Fix Empty Windows 11 Search Bar: Rebuild SQLite Index & Restart WSearch
The moment Windows 11's taskbar search returns an empty panel feels like a small, inexplicable betrayal—a tiny, everyday convenience that stops working and creates disproportionate friction. This...
Pause OneDrive Sync and Trim Visual Effects to Speed Up Windows 11
Windows 11 users experiencing sluggish performance often overlook two common culprits: OneDrive synchronization settings and Windows visual effects. Microsoft's own troubleshooting guidance points to...
Speed Up Windows 11: Pause OneDrive Sync and Disable Visual Effects for Better Performance
Microsoft's own support documentation reveals what many Windows 11 users have experienced firsthand: two of the operating system's most convenient features can significantly impact system...
Windows 11 Compatibility Mode: Complete Guide to Running Legacy Apps
When a cherished retro game refuses to launch or a critical business application crashes on Windows 11, the solution often lies in a feature that's been part of Windows for decades but remains...
When to Roll Back Windows Updates: 4 Critical Scenarios & Step-by-Step Guide
Windows updates are essential for security, performance, and new features, but sometimes they cause more problems than they solve. While Microsoft's regular updates aim to protect and improve your...