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      Started by: Bruce in: Windows 11 version 23H2

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      Paul T

    • Skype to shut down

      Started by: Will Fastie in: Newsletter and Homepage topics

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      Started by: Bruce in: Windows 11 version 23H2

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    • January 2025 patches get released

      Started by: Susan Bradley in: Newsletter and Homepage topics

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    • WinDirStat — It was a very long wait

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    • KB5034441 has led us astray, in a horrible way

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      SupremeLaW

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      Started by: Kobac in: Windows 10 version 22H2

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      Alex5723

    • RESOLVED Step by step setting up EaseUS Todo

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    • MS-DEFCON 2: Settling down for a stable Windows 10

      Started by: Susan Bradley in: Newsletter and Homepage topics

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    • Ready for October’s Patches?

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    • Sept 2022 Windows Update SEARCH BOX slows Task Manager and Notification Tray

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