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Microsoft digs up Vista-era animated wallpaper for Windows 11. Here's how to get it

Debuted in 2007, an old feature is coming back hands on If you're tired of staring at the same old static wallpapers in Windows 11, there's help on the way. Microsoft has just added support for ...

Windows 11 could get a feature we last saw on Windows Vista

After years of relying on third-party tools, Windows is preparing to bring video wallpapers back as a built-in feature in Windows 11. What’s happened? This is important because: Why should I care? OK, ...

Windows 11 gets plenty of fixes in Canary build 27950 Windows 11 gets plenty of fixes in Canary build 27950 Windows 11 gets plenty of fixes in Canary build 27950 0 0

Microsoft is rolling out the new Canary build 27950 for Windows 11 Insiders to fix installation issues and other bugs.
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Please wait for the User Profile Service takes too long in Windows

During an attempt to sign in, if Windows displays the Please wait for the User Profile Service message for a long time, say 5 minutes, then that post will help you ...
Windows Report

How to Delete a Service in Windows Server [Using Command Prompt & Registry Editor]

Readers help support Windows Report. We may get a commission if you buy through our links. Ever had a service in Windows Server that you no longer need and want to delete but keeps running in the ...
Windows Central

Windows 11 fixes sound: New 'super wideband stereo' finally boosts game chat over Bluetooth LE Audio

Windows 11 now supports super wideband stereo audio over Bluetooth LE Audio. The latest update eliminates audio drops during gaming and chats, revolutionizing how users experience sound across ...
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BattleMetrics – Server Tracking & Admin Tool for Windows

BattleMetrics is a server tracking and administration platform for multiplayer games, available as a Windows client. It enables server owners, community managers, and admins to monitor servers, track ...
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Microsoft fixes bug in Windows Server 2025 that disrupted installer

Microsoft confirms that there is a problem in the recent security update KB5063878. Specifically, it concerns an error that occurs when performing repairs on ...
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Windows starts asking for admin rights where it shouldn't after security fix

Microsoft's August 2025 Windows Security Update is causing pain for administrators after a fix for a vulnerability led to some unintended consequences. The fix was related to CVE-2025-50173, which ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft says recent Windows updates cause app install issues

Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation issues for non-admin users across all supported Windows versions. This ...
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How to Start, Stop, Restart Windows Server Backup Service

Restarting the Windows Server Backup Service requires you to stop the Service and then start it. If the Service is stopped and not running, you will have to just start it. Let us see how to start and ...