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by ivyCG
Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:05 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: I'm trying to upgrade my Windows 10 PC to Windows 11, but I have a dual-boot set?
Replies: 10
Views: 356

This. I had the same problem. After the Windows 11 upgrade wiped GRUB, I had to use a live USB to reinstall it, and then I still had to fix the BCD with EasyBCD to get the dual-boot menu back.
by ivyCG
Thu Jan 08, 2026 7:28 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: I’ve used a PIN to log in for years, but suddenly my laptop won’t accept it?
Replies: 13
Views: 262

This. Yeah, that's exactly what worked for me too. A quick tip: after you re-add it, a restart sometimes helps it stick. Hope that helps.
by ivyCG
Tue Jan 06, 2026 3:00 am
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: My WD Blue SN5000 solid state drive is showing unusually high activity in Task M?
Replies: 13
Views: 137

Can confirm. Yeah, that's solid advice. You might also check for any pending Windows updates, since they can sometimes trigger extra drive activity in the background. Hope that helps.
by ivyCG
Wed Dec 31, 2025 5:16 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: My WD Blue SN5000 solid state drive is showing unusually high activity in Task M?
Replies: 13
Views: 137

Re: My WD Blue SN5000 solid state drive is showing unusually high activity in Task M?

Hey there! That's a common concern, and you're right to look into it. Constant high activity on a new NVMe drive can be startling. Let's track down the culprit.

First, use Windows' built-in **Resource Monitor**. Press `Win + R`, type `resmon`, and hit Enter. Go to the "Disk" tab. It shows real-time ...
by ivyCG
Wed Dec 31, 2025 5:16 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Could someone break down the memory terms in Windows 11's Task Manager for me?
Replies: 11
Views: 346

Re: Could someone break down the memory terms in Windows 11's Task Manager for me?

Great question! Those terms can be confusing. Here's a plain-English breakdown of the main ones you see in the Task Manager's "Memory" section (on the Performance tab):

* **In Use:** The easiest one—this is the total RAM actively being used by your apps, Windows, and drivers right now ...