Who is WsiAccount? I was deleting old user System files and saw it
https://redd.it/1lj85h4
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Has anyone found how great the design guidelines for Windows 7 was??

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/uxguide/

This is insane. Absolutely detailed down to every bits. Take a look at `Control/Command Links` for how much texts and how many good/bad examples they used to specifically described how this special control should be used, you just can't see anything quite like this nowadays.

No wonder why there are still so many people love Windows 7 till this day, and it is definitely not just because the Aero effect. Microsoft really put much effort into designing works back then.

https://redd.it/1ljcxuo
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After about a bazillion user requests, Windows finally lets you move the audio volume pop-up
https://www.pcgamer.com/software/windows/after-about-a-bazillion-user-requests-windows-finally-lets-you-move-the-audio-volume-pop-up/

https://redd.it/1lje6e1
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Microsoft makes Windows 10 security updates FREE for an extra year — but only if you sync your PC settings to the cloud via a Microsoft Account
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-10/windows-10-esu-support-free-updates-cloud-backup

https://redd.it/1ljgk7l
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Stay secure with Windows 11, Copilot+ PCs and Windows 365 before support ends for Windows 10
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/06/24/stay-secure-with-windows-11-copilot-pcs-and-windows-365-before-support-ends-for-windows-10/

https://redd.it/1ljgu63
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The 'Troubleshoot Compatibility' utility was the last thing that still impressed me about MS Windows. Now I can't even make it run on a particular program anymore, even though I opened the dang thing by right-clicking on the very program I want to troubleshoot..
https://redd.it/1ljgkvq
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Question. Suggestions on how to download just Windows Word only.

Hello everyone. Bought a new laptop that doesn't have my old Windows Word software. I don't really need anything else with the 365. I'm an artist and writer and just need doc. Any suggestions where I can purchase or download just that app? Thank you.

https://redd.it/1ljh95w
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Windows 11 is great, once modified

I find windows 11 to be more stable , clean and lean , once I've customized it , it's been great. No ads and no unwanted anything.

https://redd.it/1ljf78x
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Rate my desktop and tell me what should I add or remove.
https://redd.it/1ljk58d
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Setting up windows PC for the kids

I recently upgraded my gaming machine and used the old parts to setup a computer for the kids. I installed windows 11 on it and have my microsoft account on it. I need to setup accounts on the machine for them. I started the process of creating child accounts for them through Settings -> Accounts -> Family, but I don't want to create outlook/hotmail email accounts for them. They already have email accounts through a domain I use for the family. Is it possible to setup accounts for them on this windows 11 pc using their personal email accounts?

https://redd.it/1ljl9a1
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Windows concept idea
https://redd.it/1ljqn3j
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How to make customer cursor disappear when typing

So I have a custom cursor and I've applied it to my mouse settings. With default cursor, when you type things, it would automatically disappear so that it doesn't block your vision. Super convenient. But now that I have my custom cursor, it doesn't have that effect anymore. I checked in mouse settings and saw that the "Hide pointer when typing" is still toggled on.

Anything I can do? Or do I have to live with it

https://redd.it/1ljrk4q
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Can someone tell me where this logo is from? probably windows program
https://redd.it/1ljstdz
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Switched to MacOS in 2000 - I'm back - what killer software/features/tools/etc. should I know about?

There were certain things I immediately installed on any new mac device. Or certain keyboard shortcuts I just used all the time and loved (I still think command-arrow key to move the text entry to the top or bottom of a page, or the start or end of a line is great).

What is like that on Windows 11 for you? I have a Surface Pro 11 Intel. Already experimenting (have PowerToys, OneCommander, etc.) - but would love your thoughts and suggestions!

I'm particularly struggling with keyboard shortcuts - although after a week I find I'm growing used to control instead of command.

Thanks!

https://redd.it/1lju3wk
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How do I extend C without any third party software?

https://preview.redd.it/gs9zfjd60x8f1.png?width=1101&format=png&auto=webp&s=e8282deca144eb5bdc98d5d5bbefd328d9150e78

Mini partition wizard doesn't work as my PC runs on Windows 11 Home (Bit locker encryption can't be turned off). How to get the recovery partition out of the way between the C and the D drive?

https://redd.it/1ljibm4
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Copilot installed without notification

Went to uninstall a program i installed today sorted add/remove by date and seen copilot installed today without notification there were no windows updates i have them paused. anyone else have that happen


https://redd.it/1ljvqn4
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How do I stop windows store results/suggestions showing up in search?
https://redd.it/1ljn4pg
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Finally, MS provides info for ESU

It looks like MS decided to provide more information about the end of support and extended security updates, and it appears that there'll be options to register at no charge!

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/06/24/stay-secure-with-windows-11-copilot-pcs-and-windows-365-before-support-ends-for-windows-10/

https://redd.it/1ljgqbo
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Windows11, ARM64 and HEVC codec

I'm using a Snapdragon X-Elite based laptop. Need to play a 4k video which uses the HEVC codec.

I installed this $1 HEVC codec from MS Store. However, Windows media player and other players are not able to play the video.

Also its not clear what MS Store installs. I didn't see it download and install a codec. Instead it downloaded something with a "mswindowsvideo" extension. Since nothing could open that file, I was asked to install "Movies & TV" another MS app.

The codec installation page talks only about "Windows 10". Does it work for Windows 11 on ARM?

https://redd.it/1ljvv3a
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Is it possible to make the Title Bar behave like the hidden Task Bar?

You know how you can set the task bar to auto-hide and reveal itself when you scroll your mouse to the bottom edge of the screen? Is there any way to make the title bar of windows behave the same way (revealing itself when you scroll to the top edge of your screen) without needing to fuss with F11?

https://redd.it/1ljl5j5
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