On this day in 1998, Windows 98 was released.
https://redd.it/1lk4tfu
@r_Windows

Windows 10 users can get extended security updates for 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. (You can probably earn enough points by October just by using Bing search few times a week)
https://www.engadget.com/computing/windows-10-users-can-get-extended-security-updates-for-1000-microsoft-rewards-points-170023129.html

https://redd.it/1lk3n6y
@r_Windows

How to have a program startup when Windows loads?

I have a simple program that I want to start up with the computer. When I try to google how to do it, they give instructions that do not work or are not clear.

I would of thought there would be an easy way to do this. I know I can edit the registry and add the path to a location in there but is there not an easier way to add a program to startup with the computer?

https://redd.it/1lk54ex
@r_Windows

Found this old guy today, what to do with it?
https://redd.it/1lk5lx6
@r_Windows

Turning off PIN reset request with Secure Boot changes

I have a MiniPC which I alternate at all times its place (and GPU/monitor) of usage. I recently had to turn on Secure Boot due to a game requirement (BF2042). Now, every time I change the monitor (also between iGPU and eGPU), Windows 11 asks me to reset the PIN, leading to a huge waste of time. Is there a way to turn off this PIN reset request, or turn monitor/GPU changes invisible to Secure Boot verification?

https://redd.it/1lk91bm
@r_Windows

Alt + Tab "Fix" causes problems in games between game and native display resolution

Since i came back from holiday i have a strange bug with alt+tabbing in CS2 and also in Dota2. It was never a problem before and also i tried to revert my nvidida driver, tried to reset all game settings, used DDU. Nothing helped.

Tried to change the scaling in the nvidia control panel - no chance. The only thing that is left is the latest Windows11 build on the Release Channel.

So when i start the game, everything is fine. Every button is clickable on 1280x960. then i use Alt-Tab to Desktop, native Resolution 2560x1440 and then it happens. The buttons and menu options are not clickable anymore. Everything seems on a different position. Like the resolution or something changed.

Looks like this came in 26120.4452 (Beta Channel) and higher. also in the RC Channel this appeared Windows 11 Build 26100.4482. This is mentioned in the changelog.

\- Fixed: When you ALT + Tab out of a full screen game, other windows (like Windows Terminal might stop responding.

Maybe this killed how Alt+Tab worked before and causes the problem with the Resolutions in games and the native resoultion.

Anyone else expierenced this behaviour?


https://aka.ms/AAwu9sz



https://redd.it/1lk0rm6
@r_Windows

How to move ONLY the start button to the left?

Hi guys I have au question?
How to move ONLY the start button to the left? I really love the taskbar on the middle, but i would really love to move the start button to the left, it's just feels more right to me.

https://redd.it/1lkf7vc
@r_Windows

Windows RAW photo support has not been updated for six years

RAW support for Windows can be added through this free program, the Raw Image Extension, but the latest camera models are not supported. Where Apple updates RAW support every year or so, this app is from januari 2019. Six years old.  
https://aka.ms/AAwtcin Please upvote this Feedback hub request if you want updated RAW support for windows


https://redd.it/1lkgedt
@r_Windows

First look at "Stay on Windows 10 for free" ESU tool after October 14
https://www.windowslatest.com/2025/06/26/first-look-at-stay-on-windows-10-for-free-esu-tool-after-october-14/

https://redd.it/1lkfj3u
@r_Windows

Looking for spotlight image for fractal landscape
https://redd.it/1lkb502
@r_Windows

Why is Windows 2000 loved now?

I may be clueless in this theme, but, I've saw alot of people loving Windows 2000 even if it's been 25 years since its released...

https://redd.it/1lkij6j
@r_Windows

Pal (Mitchells vs The Machines) Start Menu Orb

https://redd.it/1lkjoia
@r_Windows

How to stop Phone Link screen mirror from popping up?

Phone Link shows me 'notifications' from my phone. Some notifications are "approval" requests from banks and such. I used to be able to click "approve" directly in Phone Link, and I was good to go.

But something has changed. Now when I click "approve" a pop-up appears telling me to "Unlock my device" so it can display my phone screen. This is annoying and does not work for me.

How can I prevent that screen mirror popup from appearing when I click on a notification?

https://preview.redd.it/2h6guz3fi69f1.jpg?width=688&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=087b65cf4b9441fa686ba244257bb22d2d5d932a



https://redd.it/1lko6wi
@r_Windows

Besides PC Manager - What else do you use to secure your W11 Box?

...I mean programs, not web browser plugins....



Genuinely curious as I have been through every AV and computer malware program and decided to NOT install anything else but PC Manager.


What are you guys running?

https://redd.it/1lkgufr
@r_Windows

Escala de resolução no Windows 11

Galera, tenho um monitor LG Ultragear 24 polegadas. No Windows 11 com a escala em 100% (recomendado pelo Windows), tudo fica tudo muito pequeno e com a escala em 125% fica muito grande. Eu sei que tem como usar a escala personalizada, mas o próprio Windows não recomenda. Então, o que eu posso fazer pra arrumar isso?

https://redd.it/1lkk3vd
@r_Windows

Looking for CIS Benchmark v4 Script for Windows 11 Pro Standalone Machine Hardening Help?

Hey folks,

I'm trying to harden a few standalone Windows 11 Pro machines (not joined to a domain), and I want to follow the CIS Benchmark v4.0 as closely as possible. I’ve gone through the official CIS docs, but applying everything manually via GPO or local settings is super time-consuming.

Has anyone here already built or used a working PowerShell script (or any kind of automation) that aligns with the CIS Windows 11 Pro v4 guidelines? Even partial implementations would help a lot I can tweak or build on top of it.

I’m mainly looking for:

PowerShell scripts to apply local security policies

Registry tweaks based on CIS controls

Any open-source tools or GitHub repos you trust

Tips on what not to enable (e.g., settings that break usability or cause weird bugs)


This is for a personal project / lab environment, but I'd still like to stick as close to the benchmark as possible. If you’ve done something similar or have good resources, I'd really appreciate your help!

Thanks in advance

https://redd.it/1lkqmg9
@r_Windows

Is it just me or the buttons on this calculator app are unevenly placed?
https://redd.it/1lkamh9
@r_Windows