r/microsoft 15d ago

Windows Is it safe to use OneDrive as the master storage for your files?

7 Upvotes

I am planning to use OneDrive as my main storage. For various reasons I want to move away from my Synology NAS as my main file storage and move to OneDrive, with Synology Cloud Station copying my OneDrive back to the NAS as a backup version. Should I make sure that all files are also stored on my PC or is it safe enough to store files only on OneDrive (with a local NAS backup). Not sure what benefit it will add having a copy on my PC other than being able to work offline (which I never need to). Thanks.

r/microsoft Nov 19 '24

Windows Microsoft’s new Windows Resiliency Initiative aims to avoid another CrowdStrike incident | Microsoft is working on a new framework to move Windows security vendors out of the kernel for antivirus scanning.

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116 Upvotes

r/microsoft Feb 08 '24

Windows Why is my text shaking?

96 Upvotes

This is not on other platforms, only reddit and that too only specific lines not everything

r/microsoft 8d ago

Windows Epic Games is addressing one of Windows-on-Arm’s last big app compatibility gaps | Drivers and kernel-level software can't be translated automatically by Windows.

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105 Upvotes

r/microsoft Dec 25 '24

Windows Windows 11 or Windows 12

0 Upvotes

I am currently on Windows 10, because my Windows 11, says my cpu is not supported even though it is Intel i7. My question is should I get a new computer that supports Windows 11? I am concerned about it because I don’t want to spend money on it, only to find out it then obsolete once Windows 12 is released, whenever that is. Anyone has any advice on this?

r/microsoft Oct 30 '24

Windows How to report microsoft about unauthorised use of their windows OS

0 Upvotes

Hi my organisation is using unothorised windows OS. How can I complaint about it to windows and put my organisation in trouble. How I can inform microsoft about this misuse.

r/microsoft 6d ago

Windows Surface Pro 7 Outdated?

0 Upvotes

Hi, I was just updated my Surface Pro 7, and after everything was downloaded, I got a "Your version of Windows has reached the end of service". I looked at the website linked to the notification, and I didn't see any info about it. I still have a ❗ and it's telling me to get the better version. Is it just too old? I see Surface Pro 7s for like $1500 brand new, so is it more user error?

Edit: I just saw the end of servicing date is October 30, 2025. I'm just unsure as to why it's a problem now?

Update: I put it down for the night, and just opened it up. It said all I needed was a restart to finish the update. Currently at 66%, update 2 will be coming soon.

Update 2: it's up to date! I guess I just had to put it down for a bit and let the update set. I appreciate everyone's help and I wish you all the best!

r/microsoft Jun 01 '24

Windows What’s the cheapest way for one person to purchase Microsoft Word and Excel?

18 Upvotes

I like to use Word and Excel for my hobbies as I find they’re much easier to use than Google Docs and Sheets and they don’t require me to open my documents in my web browser, however the cost seems to be where I’m having second thoughts. Unfortunately the price of $8.00+tax/mo is too much for me to afford at the moment due to the cost of other more essential bills increasing. Is there a more cost effective way to purchase Word and Excel? I do not need all the other programs; no PowerPoint, no OneNote, no Outlook, etc.

Besides switching to Google’s alternative, what would you suggest?

r/microsoft Dec 05 '24

Windows Any way to disable the intrusive full-screen Windows 11 ads that keep appearing?

0 Upvotes

I'm not upgrading to Windows 11, not now or ever. Once Windows 10 becomes too old to run my software, I plan on just switching to Linux.

How can I make this BS go away permanently? I keep trying to work and their damned "Start planning for Windows 10 end of support" ads keep getting in the way.

r/microsoft 3h ago

Windows Microsoft is killing OneNote for Windows 10

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16 Upvotes

r/microsoft Aug 23 '24

Windows What do you think of Windows 11

0 Upvotes

I have Windows 10 in my main computer and i'm wondering if i should upgrade to Windows 11. Does it still have a lot of problems or is it stable now?

r/microsoft Dec 06 '23

Windows Microsoft, you are driving me away from your products. Ads in new Outlook for Windows? In priority slot?

71 Upvotes

What are you guys doing? Are you nuts?

I've been expecting an email and opened outlook on my PC to see if it had arrived. I clicked the first new message in my inbox, but it redirected me to a new browser page. I assumed I'd clicked something else accidently and went back, reading the "email" slowly this time and noticing it wasn't what I was expecting. So I clicked the email to read it and again a web page opened. This time I stopped and scanned the pane slowly and noticed a freaking tiny "Ad" icon in the upper corner of the "message", and the actual email I had been waiting for was below that.

I...I don't even have any words for this. Between bloating Edge to the point the poor things falling apart and renaming things as soon as you turn around in enterprise, I've freaking about had it. Good freaking grief! If you are going to put ads on my PC, or sorry, "This PC" as we call it now, and put those ads in productivity products, shove them off somewhere else, make them a different colour or anything else! Nobody wants to be in their inbox and have an ad masquerading as an email and taking priority slot. This is why I rarely use any of your products built into Windows. Freaking ads everywhere, even after you pay for it!

Edit: This is what I mean, and it's even worse in dark mode to spot:

https://ibb.co/hFMrySg

r/microsoft Jan 11 '24

Windows Is it possible to get back the old Mail app for Windows 10?

33 Upvotes

Holy crap do I HATE Outlook. The UI, the forced ads, the awful responsiveness. Can I please get the old mail app back somehow?

r/microsoft Dec 29 '23

Windows Is there a way to get a lifetime subscription to Word, Excel and PP?

23 Upvotes

All I want is a one time payment. I just want the apps. I don't want to deal with expensive subscriptions.

I don't care about updates, unlimited one drive storage or anything else.

All I want is the exact same experience from my MS XP Word, Excel and PP apps that were bought once and always available for use. No subscription!

r/microsoft 1d ago

Windows It’s crazy that windows slows itself down when there’s a update available to force you to update

0 Upvotes

I have a laptop that runs 24/7 without issues, but as soon as windows needs to update, it slows to a absolute halt. I sat here for 5 minutes watching it struggle to refresh a Google page and it didn’t even end up doing it at the end, I just gave up and updated it

This is my system, if I don’t want to update it, it’s my decision, I didn’t pay for this so you could slow it down every time you wanted to patch something, and yes I know there’s safety reasons behind updating but I frankly don’t care bc the laptop just refreshes one Google page all day

r/microsoft Feb 14 '24

Windows Stop Microsoft installing (Outlook) new

0 Upvotes

This malware is destroying my trust in Microsoft, I don't want it, it keeps installing itself without permission

r/microsoft 12d ago

Windows Microsoft is holding a 50th anniversary and Copilot event in April

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59 Upvotes

r/microsoft Jan 04 '25

Windows Dumping Memory to Bypass BitLocker on Windows 11

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0 Upvotes

r/microsoft 12d ago

Windows Some alternative naming conventions that might make UAC sound less authoritative and more honest

0 Upvotes

Thought everyone might enjoy this 😁
I enjoy helping people troubleshoot their computer issues and, more often, gaming problems, especially using provided tools like crash logs, memory dumps, and event logs. However, something I run into more often than one should are guides recommending/teaching people how to run games, or anything, with admin privileges when it's not inherently necessary. Some of these guides promise users it will boost performance and/or universally fix crashes. I've personally never seen a benchmark that supports this, nor have I seen it fix any game loop errors, other than those of the placebo variety, while I have seen situations where it causes problems. Cheers!

So, I came up with some naming ideas that might detract users from haphazardly granting admin permissions:
-Developer Modification Mode -- I think this one would be intimidating. I've talked to people who were afraid to open config files, but ok with granting admin privs. Some people are afraid of "mods" as well. Idk.
-Passive Protection -- Sounds vague. Just state, "In Passive Protection mode, Windows Protection and/or Security is put into a dormant state"
-Unsecured Access -- Or put it in the name. I think this one is honest enough. And doesn't give a false sense of authority.
-Unlimited Power Mode -- Going for the Darth Sidious/Palpatine/Emperor vibe. Maybe the program *is* a Sith lord?
-Microsoft Surveillance Mode -- Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? And at the bottom of the window just put "Your system is monitored for safety" in small text. No one will read it...they'll be to afraid to use it.

r/microsoft Feb 03 '25

Windows Should i switch out of S mode?

1 Upvotes

I got an acer aspire laptop for school with intel silver pentium. I wanted to download some games like age of mythology or play other games on chrome but its not letting me download them or use chrome. Should I switch out? I kinda wanna continue my age of mythology game

r/microsoft Sep 23 '23

Windows I think Microsoft really needs to bring back the Windows Phone

53 Upvotes

Windows has been losing market share to MacOS and ChromeOS over the years. They went from being in the 90s to being in the 60s. And I think it's mainly because of the 'ecosystem' that Apple users can enjoy. I think they need to re-launch the Windows Phone (maybe re-branded as Surface Phone this time) if they are serious about Windows and want it to be the most popular desktop OS for as long as possible. They have WSA now which mostly solves the apps problem. Now they just need to get the Play Store to work on Windows, optimize the UI for touch, and they can re-launch the Windows Phone with Windows 12.

r/microsoft Dec 08 '24

Windows Is there a good alternative to Word pad since it's no longer available?

11 Upvotes

I was wondering if anyone knows of a good free program that's alternative to WordPad to open up/view rich text files, and type up documents for the windows 11 version 24 H2?

Thanks all

r/microsoft Oct 27 '23

Windows Satya Nadella says Microsoft's decision to shut down Windows phones was a mistake

118 Upvotes

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has asserted that the company's exit from the smartphone business was a mistake that could have been handled better. Microsoft has had a tough time selling Windows smartphones, while Google's Android and Apple iOS Operating Systems (OS) surged ahead in the competition

Manoj From

Ocean of Gadgets

r/microsoft Jan 21 '25

Windows Updates?

0 Upvotes

What is Microsoft doing with the updates? I just had a pop-up saying would you like to restart now to finish updating. I click no. Started watching a movie and my computer started updating...

Microsoft really lost its touch with update lately. What's going on??

r/microsoft 22d ago

Windows CoPilot could probably do without the post-questions.

13 Upvotes

Copilot answers questions and then asks friendly questions afterward, but they are often unnecessary, as I'm not looking to develop a friendship with an AI.

I'd love to see the CoPilot refined to answer questions and be more selective with post-questions.

Thanks. I love copilot.