A new malware emerged in the 1st week of August 2023 that has infected many computers already. The origin of the malware is yet to be traced, but the malware adds six scheduled tasks, each of which runs rhc.exe, wscript.exe agile2.vbs, ytcheckts.vbs, and php.exe.Read more
How to Open Control Panel in Windows 11
You can use Control Panel to change settings for Windows. These settings control nearly everything about how Windows looks and works, and you can use them to set up Windows so that it’s just right for you. Since Windows 10, many Control Panel settings have been moved to the Settings app. The classic Control Panel is still there, but its entry points are not prominent.Read more
Windows Security Icon Missing from Tray and the Task Manager Startup Tab
The Windows Security tray icon provides a convenient way to run a quick scan, check for definition updates, or launch the Windows Security app quickly. However, in some systems, the icon may be missing from the notification area.Read more
Generate a System Information Report using MSINFO32
The built-in Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe) tool in Windows gathers information about your computer. It displays a comprehensive view of your hardware, system components, and software environment, which you can use to diagnose computer issues.Read more
Fix for Windows Update Error 0x800F0922 in Windows 10/11
When installing an update, especially a Cumulative Update or .NET Framework package in your Windows 10 or 11 computer, the update installation may fail with an error code 0x800F0922 (“CBS_E_INSTALLERS_FAILED“) or 0xc1900104 or the error message “Something didn’t go as planned”.Read more
Latest Cumulative Update Direct Download for Windows 10
This post contains the most recent Windows 10 Latest Cumulative Update’s (LCU) direct download .msu/.cab links.
LCU for Windows 10 – Direct download links
September 12, 2023—KB5030211 (OS Builds 19044.3448 and 19045.3448)
(See also: Windows 10 Update History)
How to View Your Windows 10 Product Key Using Script or Command-line
There are many tools to extract the Product Key from a live system or from the registry hive of an offline computer. Additionally, here is a neat little Vbscript that gets the Product Key of your current Windows installation–no third-party program required. The script works on Windows 7, 8 and Windows 10.Read more
How to Download Windows 10 or 11 ISO
This article explains how to download the official Windows 10 or Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft servers using different methods. The Media Creation Tool downloads the latest version of Windows 10/11 by default. You can also use Rufus or other third-party tools to accomplish the task.Read more
How to Reset or Repair a Windows 10/11 App When it Fails to Work
Windows 10/1 includes a feature where you can quickly reset or repair a store app without having to uninstall and reinstall it. Universal Apps store their settings in per-app registry hives, and resetting the app is probably the only way you can clear the settings.Read more
How to Clear Customize Notifications (Taskbar Corner Overflow) Icons
Over time, many invalid or obsolete taskbar notification icons may appear on the “Customize notifications” or the “Select which icons appear on the Taskbar” page with duplicate, invalid or missing icons.Read more
Print Spooler Error 1068 “The dependency service or group failed to start”
When you attempt to start the Print Spooler service (via services.msc), one of the following error messages may appear, and the Print Spooler service fails to start:
Could not start the Print Spooler service on Local Computer. Error 1075: The dependency service does not exist or has been marked for deletion.
Can’t Change HTML Association when MS Edge is the Default App
You may be unable to change the default app for HTML file type in Windows 11. The file type may be associated with Microsoft Edge, and you cannot change the default app to Code Editor, Visual Studio Code, or any other app.Read more
How to Upgrade to Windows 10 22H2 from 2004, 20H2, 21H1, 21H2
If your system runs Windows 10 2004, 20H2, 21H1, or version 21H2, you can upgrade to version 22H2 quickly without reinstallation. You can upgrade to 22H2 using the Enablement Package. You don’t have to install the Feature update/Windows Setup, and no ISO or Media Creation Tool is needed.Read more
How to Downgrade Windows 10 or 11 Pro to Home Edition
If you’re wondering how to downgrade Windows 10 or 11 Professional to Windows 10/11 Home Edition without a clean installation, this article is for you. The trick is to change the Edition ID in the registry and then do a repair installation using the ISO or Media Creation Tool.Read more
[Fix] Temporary Files and Folders Pop Up at Logon
When you log in to your computer, several files and folders may open at startup. A few text-based files by the names “StructuredQuery”, “MSI67784”, “cv_bug,” and lastly, “chrome_installer” may open.Read more
Feature Update Error 0x80242016 in Windows 10/11
When you use Windows Update to install a Feature update for Windows 10 or 11, the error code 0x80242016 may appear.
The error code 0x80242016 (“WU_E_UH_POSTREBOOTUNEXPECTEDSTATE”) means “The state of the update after its post-reboot operation has completed is unexpected.”Read more
Installation Assistant or Upgrade Assistant stuck at 99%
If the progress of Windows 11 Installation Assistant or Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant is stuck at 99% for more than four hours, here’s something you can try.Read more
Windows 11 ISO Download Blocked: Unable to complete your request
When you attempt to download the Windows ISO, mainly the Windows 11 ISO, from the official Microsoft ISO download page, the following error occurs, and your download is blocked.Read more
0x80070003 – 0x20008 – Windows 10/11 Feature Update Error
When you attempt to install a Feature Update, the error code 0x80070003 – 0x20008 may appear.
The Setupact.log file may show the following contents:Read more
Windows 11 Installation Assistant Error 0xc00000f0
When you try to upgrade to Windows 11 using Windows 11 Installation Assistant, the error code error code 0xc00000f0 may appear at 79%. Or the setup gets stuck at Step 3 of 3: 99% during installation for more than 6 hours.Read more
SetupPlatform.exe Error 0xc0000005 During Windows Setup
When you install a Windows 10/11 Feature Update, the setup process may go until 87% and close automatically with an exception error 0xc0000005 that is recorded in the setup logs. A crash dump file may also be generated.
Setupact.log (in the Panther directory) contains these entries:Read more
