Error 0x80070424 in Windows Update and Microsoft Store

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When you attempt to check for updates from the settings page in Windows 10, the error 0x80070424 may appear. Also, the Windows Update service may be missing from the list when you open the services console. Error encountered There were some problems installing updates, but we’ll try again later. If you keep seeing this and … Read more

Convert Images to Monochrome (Black & White) Using Photos app in Windows 10

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Generally, black and white images appear to be more timeless than color images. Also, some experts say that removing the color from a picture helps the viewer to focus on a subject’s emotional state. Monochrome portraiture lets the audience see the subject’s face without distraction.

This post tells you how to change a picture from color to black and white (monochrome image) using the built-in Photos app in Windows 10.Read more

Fix Error 0x80d06802 Installing a Windows Update

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When you try to install an update via the Windows Update channel in your Windows 10 computer, error 0x80d06802 may appear. Here is the full error message verbatim:

There were problems installing some updates but we’ll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: Error 0x80d06802.

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This post tells you how to fix error 0x80d06802 during Windows Update installation.Read more

Cannot Save Files to Desktop and Error “File not found” in Windows 10

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When you try to save a file on the desktop or the documents folder on your Windows 10 computer, it may show the “File not found” error message. Here is the full error message verbatim:

Save as C:\Users\Ramesh\Desktop\filename.txt
File not found.
Check the file name and try again.

.. with the “Unauthorized changes blocked” error in the Notification area and the Action Center.

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For each error, an action center notification along with an event log entry is created.

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Routing and Remote Access Service Could not Start – “System cannot find the file” Error 2

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When you start the Routing and Remote Access service (RRAS) via the Services MMC on your Windows 10 computer, you may encounter the error code 2 (which means a missing file). Here is the full error message verbatim: Windows could not start the Routing and Remote Access service on Local Computer. Error 2: The system … Read more

Desktop “New” Context Menu Slow in Windows 10

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After installing a feature update (for example, v1809) on your Windows 10 computer, right-clicking on the Desktop and selecting “New” may cause a 5-10 seconds delay before the menu appears. The same delay may be seen when you click New → Folder or when pressing the Ctrl+Shift+N keyboard shortcut.

This issue is seen especially on Windows 10 devices running v1809 (October 2018 Update) or higher with the Kodi app (UWP) installed via the Windows Store.Read more

[Fix] PIN Sign-in not Working and Error 0x80090016 Setting PIN in Windows 10

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When creating or changing the PIN for a user account on a Windows 10 computer, error 0x80090016 may appear. Here are the full symptoms: If there is already a PIN configured, you may be able to sign-in using the PIN. When signing in using the PIN, error “The PIN is incorrect. Try again” may occur. … Read more

Fix “The User Profile Service service failed the sign-in” Error in Windows 10

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When you try to log into your Windows 10 computer using an account that was not previously logged in, you may get the error “The User Profile Service service failed the sign-in. User profile cannot be loaded” and the sign-in screen appears again.

The User Profile Service service failed the sign-in

This article tells you how to resolve the error “The User Profile Service service failed the sign-in. User profile cannot be loaded.” when logging on to a newly created user account.Read more

Enable the Built-in Administrator in Windows 10/11 via Windows RE

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There are situations where you’ll need to activate and use the built-in Administrator account in Windows. The built-in Administrator account is disabled by default. If your existing admin user account profile gets corrupted (and you have no alternate user account with admin privileges), you’ll need to enable and use the built-in administrator account to fix things up or create a second administrator account.Read more