Lost control over my computer.

[swissie]

Appearantly, I have lost control over my laptop.

 

On websites, I want to apply my own settings. By the next startup, standart settings are back in place. My settings were simply ignored.

Has this something to do with the the latest Microsoft update? Or is my VPN or Ad Blocker the culprit?

Also: Writing an e-mail via Hotmail is ridiculus, always some "text recommendations" and other unwanted "recommendations" pop up while trying to type. On SKYPE I receive "required translations" although I never ever required any translations.

I can't believe that I am the only one affected by such things. What's going on?

At any rate, I feel that I have lost control over my computer.

[gargamon]

Windows, Hotmail, Skype. No wonder. I prefer Linux, Thunderbird and Google Voice. I have none of the problems you have.

[CHdiver]

Ad Blocker could be a problem. I had one that restricted links, for example I searched for a product and then could not open the link to the company selling it. Even after trying to whitelist that site. I deleted it and switched to a different one (adblock plus). No problem anymore till now. Another one is the browser extension from malware byte witch my give some unwanted problems. Deleted that one as well.

[novacova]

29 minutes ago, swissie said:

Appearantly, I have lost control over my laptop.

 

On websites, I want to apply my own settings. By the next startup, standart settings are back in place. My settings were simply ignored.

Has this something to do with the the latest Microsoft update? Or is my VPN or Ad Blocker the culprit?

Also: Writing an e-mail via Hotmail is ridiculus, always some "text recommendations" and other unwanted "recommendations" pop up while trying to type. On SKYPE I receive "required translations" although I never ever required any translations.

I can't believe that I am the only one affected by such things. What's going on?

At any rate, I feel that I have lost control over my computer.

Are you signed in as administrator? If not then you can try this:

Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. Under the "Other users" section, click on the account you want to change. Click on "Change account type". You can set the account type to Standard (basic rights) or Administrator (full control).
Are you using win 11? The problem with w11 is that it’s quite a wrestling match to take full control over the os, you have to start the process while installing the os, then sifting through the background settings and stopping unnecessary updates that change your settings, even after that it can be an annoying game of whack a mole. 

[swissie]

Maybe this will help to find the culprit. Browser is Mozilla Firefox. VPN is Nord VPN. Adblocker is Adblock.

[swissie]

22 minutes ago, novacova said:

Are you signed in as administrator? If not then you can try this:

Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. Under the "Other users" section, click on the account you want to change. Click on "Change account type". You can set the account type to Standard (basic rights) or Administrator (full control).
Are you using win 11? The problem with w11 is that it’s quite a wrestling match to take full control over the os, you have to start the process while installing the os, then sifting through the background settings and stopping unnecessary updates that change your settings, even after that it can be an annoying game of whack a mole. 

Thanks. I use windows 11. I am a user. I always thought that the only "administrators" sit in Silicone Valley or Coppertino.

Honestly, to high for me. Scary, what one must do to re-establish control over ones computer.

Appearantly, no big deal for Internet users. No outrage! "Eat what Bill Gates serves you for dinner" and be happy that Bill allowes you to be part of his universe.

[NowNow]

18 hours ago, swissie said:

Appearantly, I have lost control over my laptop.

 

On websites, I want to apply my own settings. By the next startup, standart settings are back in place. My settings were simply ignored.

Has this something to do with the the latest Microsoft update? Or is my VPN or Ad Blocker the culprit?

Also: Writing an e-mail via Hotmail is ridiculus, always some "text recommendations" and other unwanted "recommendations" pop up while trying to type. On SKYPE I receive "required translations" although I never ever required any translations.

I can't believe that I am the only one affected by such things. What's going on?

At any rate, I feel that I have lost control over my computer.

 

Nothing to do with Microsoft. You mentioned websites, so that would be a Browser issue.

It seems that you don't really understand how you use your PC, as I don't see any of the things of which you write. If Notifications are bothering you, switch them off. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-notification-and-quick-settings-in-windows-ddcbbcd4-0a02-f6e4-fe14-6766d850f294

 

Also, you can use https://wpd.app  to disable annoying Telemetry easily.

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

18 hours ago, swissie said:

I have lost control over my laptop

1st world problems. 

 

 

[GypsyT]

On 10/23/2024 at 8:38 PM, swissie said:

Thanks. I use windows 11.

MS deleted automatic Restore Points on Win11 - an Idiotic move!

 

All older versions had them and it was easy to "go back" and get everything fixed w/o being a nerd... I used it many times.

That had been your solution too.

Sorry - can't help. I don't know enough and one day may be in same trouble.

 

What you can do is remove AdBlock, try Google and shut off VPN. See if that helps. VPN is causing me problems sometimes.

 

Once you get everything working ask help to activate "Restore Points" on Win11. The program is there, it's just not activated by MS. That way next time help is easy to get.

 

[driver52]

On 10/23/2024 at 3:38 PM, swissie said:

Thanks. I use windows 11. I am a user. I always thought that the only "administrators" sit in Silicone Valley or Coppertino.

Honestly, to high for me. Scary, what one must do to re-establish control over ones computer.

Appearantly, no big deal for Internet users. No outrage! "Eat what Bill Gates serves you for dinner" and be happy that Bill allowes you to be part of his universe.

Bill is clearly one of those control freaks, I used to work for his merry bunch, once profitable, now I am enlightened...or I think so

what do I use which has enabled me to be pretty much problem free for over a decade?

linux, any browser and ublock origin.....the adblock guy sold out to some scummy corporate bozos so that became no good too

why are you using a VPN? it just changes your location, it doesn't make you 'safer' despite the PR 

[treetops]

On 10/29/2024 at 5:42 PM, GypsyT said:

MS deleted automatic Restore Points on Win11 - an Idiotic move!

 

It's not something I'm aware of setting up, but my Win11 seems to be automatically creating Restore Points any time it's updated.

[GypsyT]

I guess you are lucky.

I'm not, no points created automatically like all older versions which were easy to use.

 

Many have same problem. I guess I've to learn new things which I hate.

I run full scan and everything recommended but Restore still not working.

https://www.fortect.com/windows-errors/system-restore-windows-11-not-working/?srsltid=AfmBOooNtbmuTvK0QQRNrPzkGzmCRQFgInwQu91ydApVgiiseVVx28XQ

 

Edited November 1 by GypsyT

[treetops]

4 minutes ago, GypsyT said:

I guess you are lucky.

I'm not, no points created automatically like all older versions which were easy to use.

 

Many have same problem. I guess I've to learn new things which I hate.

 

The article seems more about the function not working correctly for various reasons rather then it not existing.  Don't you have something like this:

 

[GypsyT]

I'll do that but there were NO old ones to go back when I had a problem.

Older wins created points w/o doing anything. There were 3 or 4 always available.

 

I've been reading help info and many says I should have them but I'm not smart enough to find any.