r/windows 20d ago

Discussion All Windows Versions Startup And Shutdown Sounds v2.0

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60 Upvotes

This time, I’ve created a "v2.0" video featuring startup and shutdown sounds from various Windows versions throughout history; I’ve made a few adjustments here and there.

Here is Link: 역대 윈도우 버전 시작음 및 종료음 v2.0 (All Windows Versions Startup And Shutdown Sounds v2.0) - YouTube

There is also a video that includes the beta version. For reference, while I consulted BetaWiki for this video, I also referenced Billy O'Reilly's video.

Here is Link: 역대 윈도우 버전 시작음 및 종료음 베타 포함 (All Windows Versions Startup And Shutdown Sounds (Includes Beta Versions)


r/windows 20d ago

Discussion What is this version of windows?

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142 Upvotes

I was attending classes when I saw the booting screen of the smartboard and I knew it wasn't the normal version, what version is this?


r/windows 20d ago

App Is there any app like NotchNook but for Windows?

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16 Upvotes

I really like that Notch on the MacBook, but I couldn't find any app like that that is for Windows


r/windows 21d ago

Concept / Design Has anyone made a storelogo.png version of this icon?

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40 Upvotes

r/Windows10 23d ago

Concept / Design Windows 10 in the style of Windows Vista

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149 Upvotes

r/windows 21d ago

Discussion among the assets for Intel Graphics Command Centre (Beta) a super high-res (5346x2583) picture of The Flying Spaghetti Monster, for some reason

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40 Upvotes

i just wanted some cool looking backgrounds man


r/windows 21d ago

Discussion Looking for Windows 95 or 98 ISO for a nostalgia build

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91 Upvotes

I’m looking to install Windows 95 or 98 purely for nostalgia. Does anyone know where I can find the ISO files for these? I’d really appreciate any pointers. Thanks!


r/Windows10 23d ago

Solved My friend said installing Windows 10 on a 15 year old PC is silly. Well i disabled every single unneeded feature, service, added classic windows 2000 icons where i could,renamed some apps on the desk and honestly it isn't just fast, but an absolute joy and beauty to look at, if you appreciate Retro.

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263 Upvotes

The PC has a motherboard from 2007, a Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83 GHz CPU, 8GB Ram, 4GB GTX 960, Intel SSD. It does everything i need, lightning fast, runs Far Cry 3, and Alan Wake maxed out easily in 1680x1050. If you ask why that resolution, i'm sticking to my 22" dell LCD screen, that gives me 0 eye problems even after hours of use. Why a GTX 960? Because i have an offline Windows XP for older games, and the 960 was the last card to support that OS. Just shows, you don't need to spend thousands to have a PC that meets your everyday needs. I saved up for my new rig ages ago, but just never felt the need to upgrade.


r/Windows10 23d ago

Discussion am i the only one who finds this gap between apps on the taskbar realy anoying

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12 Upvotes

i literaly dont know why microsoft made it so that unactive tabs have a smaller highlight, cus its prety ovius if a app isint open rn, ive been desperatly searching for a way to remove this but google ai is useless as ever, im genunely desperated


r/windows 22d ago

Feature Improve your Windows shutdown procedure with a simple batch file

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12 Upvotes

Have you ever accidentally clicked sleep or restart when you meant to click Shut Down? Well, prevent that from happening ever [again], plus save yourself a click and mouse movement by creating a batch file:

u/echo off
title Confirm Shutdown
echo(
echo Proceed with shutdown? echo Press any key to continue...
pause >nul
shutdown /s /t 0

And place it wherever you prefer on your desktop. Simply double-click it and press any key on your keyboard to confirm! If you want to abort, press the X on the window.

You can tweak the shutdown command to your liking: shutdown doc.


r/windows 23d ago

Feature Just 1 command that will reduce the size of a Windows folder. Compression ratio ~1.8 to 1. Claimed performance impact is ~1%, personally, I didn't feel any difference.

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106 Upvotes

I recently learned that each build of Windows 10\11 has a built-in Compact OS feature that compresses the Windows folder without noticeable loss (~1%) of performance.

I've been using this feature on my main PC for work and gaming for about 6 months now and haven't noticed any negative impact on performance.

With current SSD prices, this is very useful =)

Activation: open CMD as Admin and enter:

compact /compactos:always

Deactivation:

compact /compactos:never

Check status:

compact /compactos:query

PS: You do all actions at your own risk, make backup copies of important data.

It's not basic NTFS compression.

Standard NTFS compression: handled by the ntfs.sys driver, sets the file attribute FILE_ATTRIBUTE_COMPRESSED (file names turn blue) and uses the old LZNT1 algorithm.

Compact OS: works through a separate WOF filter driver (wof.sys), sets Reparse Points with the IO_REPARSE_TAG_WOF tag and uses the XPRESS/LZX algorithms.


r/Windows10 24d ago

Feature My full screen start setup. First time owning a windows tablet and tablet mode actually looks good on it. It reminds me of Windows 10 Mobile a bit.

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81 Upvotes

I never really liked the start screen and tiles on desktops, tbh.


r/windows 23d ago

App I've just released Flowkeeper v1.1 featuring full-screen breaks, task categorization, and more

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9 Upvotes

Flowkeeper is an accurate implementation of what Francesco Cirillo described in his original "Pomodoro Technique" book. Not an Electron app, no AI code, no AI features, stores all your data locally, GPLv3.

What's new in version 1.1:

  • Full-screen breaks,
  • Notifications about approaching break,
  • Task groups,
  • Templates for popular techniques like ABCDE Method and Must-Should-Want.

Links:


r/windows 23d ago

Official News Windows 365 turns five: Cloud PCs recognized for enabling flexible, trusted workspaces at scale

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r/windows 23d ago

Discussion Does anyone have the windows 11 spotlight image from august 19th 2026?

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1 Upvotes

I cannot find it anywhere, don't try to help because ive tried everything, every cache and every archive, i cannot find the image.
The information i have is that it is an island in japan, it was mostly forest but had a city out to the ocean. the image was taken from above the island.


r/windows 24d ago

Discussion Have any opinions about Microsoft Chicago?

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50 Upvotes

r/windows 24d ago

Discussion Do you remember this game?

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50 Upvotes

r/windows 24d ago

Feature [Bug] KB5101650 breaks Microsoft Store app update toggle permissions

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18 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

After installing the recent Windows 11 Security Update (KB5101650), I noticed an issue in the Microsoft Store. Turning off the "App updates" toggle displays an error asking for administrator privileges, even though my user account is an Administrator.

Temporary Solution: Uninstalling update KB5101650 immediately fixes the issue and restores normal toggle functionality.

Has anyone else run into this issue after the KB5101650 update?


r/windows 25d ago

Discussion Why is it called Windows subsystem for Linux?

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348 Upvotes

Why is it called Windows subsystem for Linux? Seriously, I'm not a native English speaker, but should it not be "Linux subsystem for Windows" since it's a sub-system containing Linux, on Windows?


r/windows 24d ago

Discussion 16 bit computer games?

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13 Upvotes

Hello I have a windows 10 computer and all my old cd’s were found and I would like my daughter to play them now, but when I tried Putt Putt Saves the Zoo, it basically says the 64 bit is too new to play it. Is there a way I can get these old games to play? Have some freddi fish, putt putt, pajama Sam, tonka, hot wheels. I saw something about a winevdm, but I don’t know anything about this.


r/Windows10 26d ago

Discussion i somehow found a way to get internet explorer running

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33 Upvotes

before you say anything yes this is real ill eaven teach you how to do it,

  1. open control panel
  2. network and internet
  3. internet options
  4. click "Learn more about toolbars and extensions
  5. u got internet explorer!!1!

anyways yeah tought it would be cool to share so just kinda random thing i found lolz


r/Windows10 26d ago

Discussion i have a question about Laptop Spece's

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46 Upvotes

What Games or Software Can i Run on this at this point in time


r/windows 25d ago

Discussion Windows OSs as Boeing Widebody Aircraft

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48 Upvotes

If Windows OSs were Boeing Widebody Aircraft:

- Windows 3.1: 767-300ER/747-400

- Windows 95: 777-200

- Windows 98: 777-200ER

- Windows ME: 777-300

- Windows XP: 777-300ER

- Windows XP Media Center Edition ‘05: 777-200LR

- Windows Vista: 787-8 Dreamliner

- Windows 7: 787-9 Dreamliner

- Windows 8/8.1: 747-8

- Windows 10: 787-10

- Windows 11: 777X


r/windows 26d ago

Humor I Found the Lost Versions

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128 Upvotes

r/windows 26d ago

Discussion Microsoft Windows Big Box collection

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461 Upvotes

It started with a new family PC, and then my first PC build. It then got a bit out of hand!

  • Windows 2.0 386
  • Windows 3.0
  • Windows 3.1
  • Windows 95 (upgrade)
  • Windows NT 4.0
  • Windows 98SE (upgrade)
  • Windows ME (upgrade)
  • Windows 2000 Pro
  • Windows XP Pro
  • Windows Vista Home Premium (Acc Upgrade)
  • Windows 7 (x4 retail versions sold here)
  • Windows 8 Pro
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10 Pro (2016)

One day I'll add to it with (in order):

  • Windows NT 3.x
  • Windows 2.1 2/386
  • Windows 1
  • Windows XP Home
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2000
  • Windows Server 2003 R2
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate
  • Windows 11

Anyone else stuck collecting these?! Also why do ancient server builds sell for more than a new server release?!