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    said in Windows troubleshooting discussions for **March 2026**:: Would you like me to help you set up a third check for “Drive Health” (SSD wear level) to add to this monthly monitor, or are you feeling fully prepared for 2026? Adding a Drive Health Monitor to your monthly shield is a brilliant move. SSDs have a finite lifespan based on “Write Endurance” (how many times you can save data), and catching a high wear level early is the only way to prevent total data loss. Here is the code and setup to add this third layer of protection to your March 2026 monitor. 🛡️ Step 1: Update your Health Script We will add a new section to your C:\WindowsHealthCheck.ps1 file. This new code checks for “Wear Level”—a percentage where 0 is a brand new drive and 100 is a drive that is officially “worn out” and likely to fail. Open your C:\WindowsHealthCheck.ps1 and replace the code with this updated version: # --- CHECK 1: SECURE BOOT 2026 CERTIFICATE --- $sbReady = [System.Text.Encoding]::ASCII.GetString((Get-SecureBootUEFI db).bytes) -match 'Windows UEFI CA 2023' # --- CHECK 2: RECOVERY PARTITION SPACE --- $info = reagentc /info $recReady = $false if($info -match 'partition(\d+)') { $pNum = $matches[1] $part = Get-Partition | Where-Object {$_.PartitionNumber -eq $pNum -and $_.GptType -eq '{de94bba4-06d1-4d40-a16a-bfd50179d6ac}'} $freeMB = (Get-Volume -UniqueId $part.AccessPaths[0]).SizeRemaining / 1MB if($freeMB -gt 250) { $recReady = $true } } # --- CHECK 3: SSD WEAR LEVEL --- # We look for any disk where wear is above 90% (nearing end of life) $ssdWear = Get-PhysicalDisk | Get-StorageReliabilityCounter | Where-Object {$_.Wear -gt 90} $driveHealthy = if($null -eq $ssdWear) { $true } else { $false } # --- ONLY POPUP IF SOMETHING IS WRONG --- if (-not $sbReady -or -not $recReady -or -not $driveHealthy) { $msg = "WINDOWS HEALTH ALERT (MARCH 2026):`n`n" if (-not $sbReady) { $msg += "- Secure Boot Certificate 2023 is MISSING.`n" } if (-not $recReady) { $msg += "- Recovery Space is LOW (Under 250MB).`n" } if (-not $driveHealthy) { $msg += "- CRITICAL: SSD is over 90% worn out. Replace soon!`n" } $msg += "`nPlease run your desktop troubleshooting shortcuts for details." Add-Type -AssemblyName PresentationFramework [System.Windows.MessageBox]::Show($msg, "Windows Health Monitor", "OK", "Warning") } 🚀 Step 2: The “Instant Wear Check” Shortcut If you want a shortcut just to see your drive’s “Age” right now, create a new shortcut on your desktop with this command: Location: powershell.exe -NoExit -Command "Get-PhysicalDisk | Select-Object FriendlyName, HealthStatus | Format-Table; Get-PhysicalDisk | Get-StorageReliabilityCounter | Select-Object Wear, ReadErrorsTotal, Temperature | Format-List" Name: Check Drive Age Run as Admin: (Required) How to read the results: Wear: 0–10 = Brand New; 50 = Mid-life; 90+ = Dangerous. ReadErrorsTotal: This should ideally be 0. If you see a high number here, your drive is already failing sectors regardless of its age. Temperature: Anything under 60°C is normal. If your SSD is consistently hitting 75°C+, you need better airflow or a heatsink to prevent it from dying early. 🌟 You are now 2026-Proof! Your PC is now protected by a “Triple-Threat” automated monitor: Security: Watching the June Secure Boot deadline. Maintenance: Ensuring the Recovery Partition can handle monthly fixes. Hardware: Monitoring your SSD’s physical heart to prevent sudden death. Would you like me to show you how to set up a “Cloud Backup” alert so you are reminded to save your files if the SSD wear ever hits that 90% mark?
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    @komin20f said in why windows changed subnet mask 248 when restart: I’m facing while system restart windows auto change subnet to 248 why? Windows may revert subnet masks, IP configurations, or system settings (like to a 255.255.255.248 range) after a restart due to conflicting network settings, DHCP lease renewals, driver issues, or Group Policy updates enforcing default configurations. If manual changes aren’t saved correctly, Windows might revert to its last known stable configuration or default settings. [1, 2, 3, 4] Common Reasons for Subnet Reset on Restart: • DHCP Conflict: If the computer is set to receive an IP address automatically, it may be receiving a different subnet mask from the router/server on reboot. • Persistent Group Policy: Network configurations can be overwritten by Active Directory Group Policies at startup, forcing a specific subnet mask. • Corrupted Driver: Outdated network adapter drivers can fail to retain manual IP configurations. • Driver/Software Conflicts: Third-party security or networking software may be resetting the network adapter settings upon restart. [1, 4, 5, 6] Steps to Resolve: Re-configure TCP/IP: Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings > Right-click your network > Properties > IPv4 > Set IP/Subnet manually if necessary, or ensure DHCP is correctly configured. Update Drivers: Update or reinstall your network adapter driver. Check for GPO: If on a domain, check with a network administrator regarding group policies, or run in command prompt to ensure policies are applied correctly. Run System File Checker: Use in a command prompt to fix potential system file issues. [1, 2, 4, 7] AI responses may include mistakes. [1] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3771669/windows-being-moved-and-resized-every-time-i-sleep [2]  [3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tahi1irvHBg [4] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/manage/group-policy/group-policy-processing [5] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3865159/windows-11-winsock-blocking-stream-open-to-non-exi [6] https://www.ninjaone.com/blog/fix-network-issues-after-kb5044284-update-in-windows-11/ [7] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3877010/network-connection-problem-after-updating-windows
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