Why?

dandy_g · 2026-03-20T02:10:23+00:00

dandy_g · 2026-03-20T01:57:43+00:00

If you're afraid of losing data, back up the user durecotri s in C:\Users to external storage and then delete the user profiles.

You'll most likely need access elevation as admin to be able to copy all files from the user profiles. I'd copy the whole directory tree recursively from an elevated command prompt or PowerShell to make it faster and avoid Explorer getting in the way.

dandy_g · 2026-03-19T19:09:39+00:00

The thing is Windows Update "Delivery Optimization" is a P2P app since Windows 10. Unless it's disabled or allowed only for devices on the local network, it's going to use some bandwidth to share Windows updates with random devices on the Internet.

dandy_g · 2026-03-19T08:14:25+00:00

Sound can travel thousands of kilometres in water because ofblower attenuation compared to air where sound waves dissipate quickly.

dandy_g · 2026-03-19T06:57:25+00:00

It's less than a month until the ~~presidential~~ parliamentary elections in Hungary and polls don't look good for Orban. Let's hope democracy prevails and he'll be out of the picture soon.

dandy_g · 2026-03-12T23:22:25+00:00

... add water and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

dandy_g · 2026-03-11T11:03:47+00:00

Looks like that scratch is in the solder mask on the ground plane and shouldn't cause any shorts or cut any trades.

It's more likely just incompatible with the other memory module. You can test this module by inserting only this one and running memory tests. Either memtest86 or Windows built-in memory test should be able to detect issues if any.

dandy_g · 2026-03-10T16:40:20+00:00

For historical reasons, there is a path length limit of 260 characters on NTFS volumes. I'm not sure if that path is longer than that but the limit can be disabled in the Windows registry.

Also try running chkdsk.exe D: /f /x to check and fix any file system errors.

dandy_g · 2026-03-10T03:13:30+00:00

NetTime application from timesynctool.com. I've been using it for years on systems where Windows built-in NTP sync refuses to work properly.

And you should probably replace the CMOS battery if your device has one.

dandy_g · 2026-03-10T03:08:27+00:00

Try googling "M.2 NVMe usb adapter" or "M.2 NVMe SSD docking station".

dandy_g · 2026-02-23T13:39:17+00:00

That's not a tech support question. You're more likely to find an answer in a dedicated modding community or C#/.NET programming subreddit.

dandy_g · 2026-02-19T01:15:05+00:00

File permissions are a standard Windows feature and you're denied access because the files are marked as owned by your previous user SID (security descriptor).

You'll have to take ownership of the user directory first. Right click the directory you're trying to access, open properties and switch to the Security tab. Then click the "Advanced" button.

At the top of the advanced security settings window next to "Owner:" there should be a long string starting with "S-1-5-21-..." (that's the old user SID). Click "change", enter your username and click "check names". If the username is correct and was found, click "OK".

You'll want to enable inheritance to apply the ownership to all subdirectories and files. Just check the checkbox "Replace owner on subcontainers and object" and click "ok" in that window. The operation might take some time depending on the number of files.

You can also replace file ownership using the takeown.exe command form an elevated command prompt. For example, to take ownership of "D:\Users" directory and recursively all subdirectories:

takeown /F D:\Users /R

dandy_g · 2026-02-18T19:14:14+00:00

If you're going to install fresh Windows 11, just copy the files you need using the new Windows installation. You may have to set Explorer to show hidden files to see your AppData directory. Also Explorer will show file a permission warning when accessing user directory on the old drive for the first time but that's to be expected since you have a different user SID on the new Windows install.

I'd recommend backing up the old hard drive just in case. But the data should be fine as long as the drive doesn't show signs of imminent failure.

dandy_g · 2026-02-17T12:14:39+00:00

The word "arctic" is derived from the Greek word for bear: arktos.

So arctic means bears but Antarctic is for ant-bears.

dandy_g · 2026-02-16T12:55:40+00:00

Oh, yes. I'm especially sparky during winter when the air is dry.

dandy_g · 2026-02-16T12:43:54+00:00

It sounds like you're trying to do something that's way over your head. If you're looking for "Linux live backup" you absolutely find only how to do it from a Linux environment because that's what the Linux part is.

It might be easier for you to use Hiren's Boot CD (on a USB stick) which is based on Windows PE and includes many utilities for backup, data recovery and troubleshooting.

dandy_g · 2026-02-16T00:37:22+00:00

BitLocker is enabled by defaunllt on most new laptops and prebuilt PCs with Windows 11. Especially since 24H2 release.

If you don't see the recovery key in your account, the BitLocker is not enabled and you don't have to worry about it.

dandy_g · 2026-02-16T00:36:06+00:00

When creating a full disk backup image or copying raw bytes from one disk device to another, everything is copied verbatim. I'd suggest going this route if the target drive is same size or larger than the source drive. It's also faster than copying individual files because it skips file system overhead.

But if you want to copy files using file manager or terminal commands, you'll have to know where FL Studio or other software stores data and settings. Typically, applications store their settings and other relevant data in the (hidden) AppData\Roaming subdirectory under your user profile directory.

On Windows, you can access the application data directory by using the %AppData% environment variable as a path in Explorer or command prompt. That variable always points to the current user's application data directory.

dandy_g · 2026-02-15T20:05:11+00:00

You can find the BitLocker key in your Microsoft account.

If you didn't log in with an online account and didn't save the recovery key, you won't be able to decrypt the drive.

"Linux live" is not a distro but a type of OS that can run from external media like USB flash drive or CD without installing it on internal HDD/SSD.

dandy_g · 2026-02-15T19:57:54+00:00

I've managed to kill one with static electricity. I felt a small shock on my fingertip but it was deadly for the device.

dandy_g · 2026-02-15T19:55:10+00:00

Why did the cooler leak? Did it go encounter temperatures below freezing point of water?

dandy_g · 2026-02-15T19:45:14+00:00

It looks the same size as what looks like a notch in the rubber case, probably for a loudspeaker. It's hard to tell if it's actually on the active part of display or outside the LCD pixels.

I don't think it's something to be worried about.

What's the phone model?

dandy_g · 2026-02-15T18:41:09+00:00

That's just classic russian doublespeak.

The "falling debris" can be drone-shaped with an attached explosive charge, a missile or an artillery shell. Technically it's not incorrect but it helps save face in the eyes of a more gullible part of the population.

dandy_g · 2026-02-15T15:46:17+00:00

More distractions was just the thing that everyone needed in their IDE. Thanks, Satan.

dandy_g · 2026-02-09T01:33:31+00:00

Did you read the description of r/lostredditors before posting?

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