This PC or Documents Folder opens automatically at Startup in Windows 11

Windows Explorer window keeps popping up

The first thing you can do is to open Task Manager and restart the Explorer process. See if that helps. If not, then the fix for this problem does exist, but it requires modifying the registry. Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, you must follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before modifying it, or create a system restore point first. Then, you can restore or revert if the changes are not what you expected.

This PC or Documents folder opens automatically at Startup in Windows

If when you start your Windows 11/10, the This PC, Computer or Documents folder opens up automatically at start-up, first check if you have set the option to Restore previous folder windows at logon via Folder Options. If that option is checked, uncheck it and see if it sorts the issue. If it is unchecked, try this:

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Account getting locked out frequently in Active Directory

Active Directory account lockouts happen when too many failed login attempts trigger security limits. Common causes include outdated cached credentials, expired service account passwords, mobile devices syncing with old credentials, stale mapped drives, user mistakes, and misconfigured policies. Reviewing logs and authentication sources helps identify and fix the issue. If your accounts are frequently getting locked out in Active Directory, follow the solutions mentioned below.

  1. Enable Account Lockout Audit Policy in Active Directory
  2. Identify the Lockout Source Using the PDC Emulator and Event Viewer
  3. Trace Failed Pre-Authentication Attempts
  4. Audit and Update Stored Credentials on the Source Machine
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Can’t uncheck read only in the Folder and files on Windows 11

If you encounter an issue where the Read-Only option cannot be unchecked for folders and files in Windows 11/10, then this post will help you. This issue usually points to a deeper system setting or a permission conflict, not just a simple change of an attribute. When a folder or file is set to Read-Only, it can prevent applications from saving data and prevent users from making changes.

Before proceeding with the solution, we need to clarify one point. A solid checkbox in a folder’s properties doesn’t mean the folder is Read-only; it’s a legacy indicator for the files inside. If you can still create, edit, or delete files, everything’s working as expected and there’s nothing to fix

If you’re unable to uncheck Read Only in the Folder and files in Windows 11/10, follow the solutions mentioned below.

  1. Use the attrib command
  2. Disable Controlled Folder Access
  3. Take Ownership and set Full Permissions
  4. Check and Uninstall Third-Party Security Software
  5. Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM
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Cannot change domain name in Windows 11

Changing a domain name in Windows is a straightforward task in most cases. However, there are times when you are trying to join a new network or set up Active Directory, and you might be unable to change the domain name in Windows 11/10/Server. In case you face the same roadblock and are not sure how to deal with it, here are some possible fixes.

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OneDrive stuck on preparing to upload

Some users have reported that when they attempt to upload files from their hard drive to their OneDrive account, the upload process doesn’t progress at all. It remains stuck on Preparing to upload for hours. Even with the limited number of items and small file size, the sync process issue persists. It can happen if zero-byte files are blocking the sync process, invalid file types or names, there’s a network problem, OneDrive is outdated, etc. So, if the OneDrive sync process is stuck on Preparing to upload on your Windows 11/10 PC, the working solutions covered in this post will be helpful.

Before using these fixes, check if your internet connection is stable and working fine. Also, make sure that OneDrive is UpToDate, and there’s sufficient storage space in OneDrive and your PC. You should also check if the file(s) are opened or in use by some application or process, as this may cause sync issues. If the problem persists, use the fixes covered below.

If the OneDrive is stuck on Preparing to upload on your Windows 11/10 PC, use the following solutions:

  1. Pause and resume OneDrive sync
  2. Check file restrictions and limitations in OneDrive
  3. Remove zero-byte files (empty files) from the sync process
  4. Unlink and then relink OneDrive
  5. Reset OneDrive
  6. Contact Microsoft Support.
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Second monitor appears blurry on Windows 11

You can connect multiple displays to your Windows 11/10 computer. In most cases, all the external displays have different screen resolutions. Selecting the right resolution for all displays is crucial to avoid display issues. If the second monitor appears blurry when connected to your Windows 11/10 computer, the solutions provided in this article will help resolve the issue.

Second monitor appears blurry on Windows 11/10

If the second monitor appears blurry after connecting it to your Windows 11/10 computer, use these fixes.

  1. Check your monitor settings
  2. Try another cable
  3. Update your monitor firmware
  4. Try a different display resolution and scaling
  5. Change the refresh rate
  6. Roll back or reinstall the GPU driver
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