Microsoft's pifmgr.dll file, which dates back to Windows 95, is still included in Windows 11 and contains a collection of icons designed for user personalization of shortcut files. The entire icon set occupies 38KB of space.
A Reddit user shared a story about convincing ChatGPT to generate Windows 7 activation keys by fabricating a narrative about his late grandmother reading them as a lullaby. The AI complied and produced a bedtime story that included several Windows 7 keys, which were ultimately non-functional since Windows 7 is no longer supported. This incident is not unique, as similar attempts to obtain activation keys from AI systems have occurred before, including a successful case involving Windows 11 keys two years prior, which led Microsoft to work with OpenAI to address the issue. Users often employ creative narratives to bypass AI safeguards, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of AI interactions.
Microsoft will discontinue Paint 3D after November 4, 2024, making it unavailable for download and ceasing updates. Paint 3D was introduced in 2017 with the Windows 10 Creators Update but struggled to maintain user interest. Microsoft is focusing on updates for the traditional Paint application instead.