Bugs Killed
Problems I have seen killed on Windows and Mac, with the steps that killed them.
Each page says where it comes from: a repair I made, a repair by someone from XL.net, or published sources you can open. The steps are one quick check away.
Windows
File-too-long error when adding drawings to a CAD project
A CAD project hit a file-too-long error while drawings were being added. The issue was resolved by shortening the path through renaming the parent folders.
- Windows
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-03-25.
Windows
RemotePC sign-in prompts and connection failures
RemotePC connections were failing with repeated sign-in prompts and an "already logged in" message. The RemotePC service was restarted on the affected servers and the user was asked to try again.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-03-25.
Windows
Frozen remote desktop session on a virtual machine
The computer appeared frozen in a remote desktop session: the mouse moved but nothing else responded. The technician rebooted the virtual machine, replaced the old Remote Desktop app with Windows App, and reconnected; after startup programs loaded, the system ran normally and programs opened without issues.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-03-24.
Windows
Computer access restored with recovery key
The user could not get into the computer until the key from the secure link was used. Support had the user try the key, confirmed they could access the computer, and then closed the ticket.
- Windows
Killed 2 times by someone from XL.net, most recently on 2026-03-24.
Windows
Intermittent BitLocker startup prompt on laptop
Vendor support changed the laptop's local BitLocker group policy and then tested multiple restarts. The startup prompt no longer appeared during those checks.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-03-23.
Windows
Printer redirection in AVD was missing until the laptop's printer stack was refreshed
The HP SmartTank 5101 would not redirect into AVD. The full driver package was installed on the physical laptop, old printers were removed, both the laptop and AVD were rebooted, and the redirected printer was verified as working.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-03-19.
Windows
Sync and download problems caused by low storage space
The computer showed sync/download problems where files and folders appeared downloaded on the machine but other team members could not access or see them, and some folders lagged for days. The issue was resolved by clearing temporary files to free up storage space.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-03-18.
Windows
Java file opens as an unknown blank file and prompts for Open With
Windows was treating the affected Java-linked file as an unrecognized white blank file instead of launching Java. The file association was repaired by pointing it to javaws in the installed Java 8 bin folder, and the app opened normally.
- Windows
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-03-18.
Windows
Illustrator crashes traced to the NVIDIA driver; driver updated
The laptop was crashing after a crash report in Event Viewer pointed to the NVIDIA driver. The newer NVIDIA driver was downloaded and installed, and testing showed programs opened and an Illustrator file could be saved without crashing.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-03-17.
Windows
Computer was offline because it was on guest Wi‑Fi and an inactive Ethernet wall port
The machine had no working internet after the move. The Ethernet cable was moved to an active wall port, the computer was connected to the main Wi‑Fi, and internet access was restored; dock firmware and Type‑C USB firmware were also updated and monitor settings were checked.
- Windows 11 25H2
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-03-17.