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How to stop windows from reopening apps and folders at startup

By default, Windows may automatically reopen apps that were active before you shut down or restarted your PC. For example, if ...
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Every Windows Startup & Shutdown Sound

Microsoft has released many versions of their Windows PC operating system over the years, with most featuring their own unique startup and shutdown sounds. This video showcases every chime used in the ...
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Microsoft Accidentally Replaces Windows 11 Startup Sound With Vista Chime

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...
Computerworld

Microsoft issues out-of-band patches for Windows 11 startup failure

Windows administrators stung by a faulty Microsoft update in the May Patch Tuesday releases now have fixes for the problem. Over the weekend, Microsoft released out-of-band updates to correct the ...

Microsoft Starts Rolling Out Redesigned Start Menu to All Windows 11 Users

The November 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 mark the rollout of a redesigned Start Menu with a responsive layout ...