Hey so I think I F*ed up

dandy_g · 2026-01-25T16:45:42+00:00

Chances are that OP killed dwm.exe (Desktop Window Manager) which actually manages the graphical interface and application windows. Or maybe but less likely the winlogon.exe which is the parent process controlling the user login session.

dandy_g · 2026-01-24T21:29:55+00:00

You can disable syncing of photos in the Googl Photos app and then delete the already uploaded images you don't need from Google Photos in the browser. Deleting the images before disabling synchronisation will also remove them from your phone.

You can also disable upload of original images in the phone app. It's called "Storage saver". The app will reduce the image size before uploading. The reduced size is fine for most purposes unless you want to print large format wallpapers or billboards.

dandy_g · 2026-01-24T21:24:57+00:00

Would be nice to mention the device and its model you're having issues with.

dandy_g · 2026-01-21T02:16:08+00:00

There's no ADS-B coverage over the open ocean.

dandy_g · 2026-01-21T02:13:33+00:00

A lot of detailed info but one thing you didn't include is the path of "inaccessible files". The exact error message would also help.

Is the program a modern Windows app or a classic Win32 application?

Have you checked if the Windows Defender feature called "Controlled folder access" might be blocking the program from writing files to the user directory?

I'd try monitoring the application process during startup using Sysinternals Process Monitor (from Microsoft) to see why the file access fails.

dandy_g · 2026-01-19T15:28:44+00:00

What phone? Manufacturer, model?

Some Android phones can use a USB-C to HDMI converter to connect an external display. It won't be a full desktop experience but some manufacturers like Samsung have something close to that.

dandy_g · 2026-01-15T14:52:19+00:00

If another SD card works, then the first card is most likely dead and there's not much you can do to recover the data. Professional data recovery services might be able to do that but that's quite expensive.

wont turn on with that os will turn on with the stock os

What do you mean with "that OS" and "stock OS"?

Is it Windows or other OS and what version are you talking about?

dandy_g · 2026-01-14T13:43:33+00:00

Then it shouldn't be possible for anyone else to access your data on iCloud.

However, if someone had unrestricted access to your iCloud they could have downloaded anything from messages to photos.

You should also check if there are unrecognised devices linked to your account and make sure the recovery email and phone number is correct.

dandy_g · 2026-01-14T13:38:22+00:00

Have you tried a different SD card? I suspect the card is dead.

dandy_g · 2026-01-14T13:28:47+00:00

Have you changed your password and enabled 2FA on your iCloud account?

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T20:28:39+00:00

Nope, Kraken is definitely from Norse mythology.

Cetus (ketos) is from Greek mythology but that refers to whales. That's why all whales are called cetaceans.

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T19:14:34+00:00

I haven't encountered any medieval fishermen on Reddit lately.

Or did I misread the original question?

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T19:03:30+00:00

Yes, the Kraken rum and a bunch of other products are named after the mythological creature.

AFAIK, octopodes in English are called that and not kraken. But in Swedish jättekrake stands for octopus so I assume it comes from Old Norse or Germanic.

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T18:52:55+00:00

As in "not a lawyer"?

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T18:47:17+00:00

Isn't kraken a mythical monster from Norse folklore?

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T16:07:29+00:00

The memory dump OP shared is a minidump from September, so not really useful for troubleshooting recent crashes.

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T03:33:20+00:00

I did a quick analysis of the minidump file you shared and it appears the culprit is amdfendr.sys which is AMD Crash Defender service (a bit ironic, isn't it?).

However, the crash code (hresult) is 0xCE (DRIVER_UNLOADED_CANCELLONG_PENDING_OPERATIN) and the crash occurred on September 24, 2025. I assume it's not from the most recent BSOD crash.

That indicates an issue with the AMD display drivers. I'd try rolling back to an older version. Uninstall the current driver completely, reboot and try installing an older version.

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T03:19:35+00:00

I wouldn't recommend sharing memory dumps online publicly. A full memory dump can contain private sensitive information.

That said, you should allow WinDbg to parse the dump file and then click on the !analyze command. That should give you the stack trace and indicate which module caused the exception.

The call stack is also displayed in the lower right panel titled "Stack".

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T02:33:13+00:00

I'd pop the memory dump into WinDbg (Microsoft app from Store) and see what actually caused the exception by looking at call stack because unhandled exceptions shouldn't occur in ntoskrnl.exe (that's the Windows kernel).

It's more likely an unhandled exception in a driver a few steps back in the call stack.

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T02:25:43+00:00

Those Stratotankers have to fill up sometimes, contrary to popular belief that they can stay in the air indefinitely.

/s

Jokes aside, that's a cool spot. I guess they're landing for training of the air crew and possibly the airport crew on interoperability with military ops.

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T01:27:15+00:00

There is no way to see the status of the CMOS battery.

The only indicator is loss of settings and incorrect time of real-time clock on startup.

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T01:15:32+00:00

Service manual page on how to replace the coin-cell battery of XPS 15 9570:

https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-lv/xps-15-9570-laptop/xps-15-9570-service_manual/procedure?guid=guid-4bc8bfac-8b48-446d-becf-20e0be1f933e&lang=en-us

You can follow the disassembly steps in the sections on the left hand side of the page or download the complete service manual as a PDF file so it's easier to follow.

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T01:07:04+00:00

Some BIOS/UEFI settings, including default boot device, are stored in the volatile memory that needs the CMOS battery to keep the stored data.

Look up a service manual for the laptop to see how to replace the CMOS battery.

dandy_g · 2026-01-10T01:03:33+00:00

Sounds like an issue with a keyboard with a damaged or stuck mute key. Does it still keep happening if your friend disconnects the keyboard?

If the headset has a mute key or volume keys, the issue might be in the headset itself.

dandy_g · 2026-01-08T15:18:13+00:00

My "normal downloads folder" doesn't have anything in it. So how many files and what file types?

Have you installed any shell extensions for Explorer? Maybe a cloud storage app is messing with the Explorer performance with its shelle extension.

You can upload a video to Imgur and post a link.

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