You can install a cumulative update offline using the MSU file. On Windows 11 24H2 and higher, to install a cumulative update offline, you need to download both the checkpoint update’s (KB5043080) MSU file and the latest cumulative update’s MSU file.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
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
How to Delete the WorldOfWarships folders from WindowsApps
When you install World of Warships (WoW) via the Microsoft Store, it often occupies significant space within the protected C:\Program Files\WindowsApps folder. The game can require 60–90 GB of storage after installation, and sometimes even more during updates.
In some cases, the older versions are not removed during the WoW update, and each versioned folder may occupy 60 GB or more space.
If you uninstall the app, the package folders still remain under WindowsApps. You’re wondering how to properly delete the WoW subfolders in the WindowsApps folder.Read more
Strange file named “D” appears in the Windows folder
When you open the Windows directory, an unknown 10 GB file named “D” with the system and hidden attributes appears. Deleting the file causes the error “The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.”
How to Install WMIC Offline in Windows 11
In Windows 11 24H2 and later, WMIC is not installed by default but is available as a Feature On Demand (FoD) component that can be installed via Settings or DISM. However, installing WMIC or any other FoD via Settings or DISM requires internet access. If you have a standalone Windows 11 PC without internet access and need to enable Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC), this article is for you.Read more
“Add Legacy Hardware” Missing in Device Manager?
If “Add legacy hardware” and other options are missing from the Action menu in Device Manager, it is likely because the Device Manager’s tree view is not focused.
[Fix] Can’t Remove the $WINDOWS.~BT Folder
The Windows Setup procedure or the Media Creation Tool may fail to clear the temporary setup files in some cases. As a result, gigabytes of disk space will be occupied by those folders. When you manually delete the temporary setup folder $WINDOWS.~BT, you may receive an Access Denied error.Read more
pcdsrvc_x64.pkms – A driver cannot load on this device
When you start your Windows 11 computer, the following warning about the driver pcdsrvc_x64.pkms may appear.Read more
“File In Use” Error When Opening Legacy Office Documents
When you open legacy Office documents (97-2003), Office applications may display the “File In Use” error and suggest opening the document in Read-Only mode. This may happen in every Office application—Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Read more
Windows 10 Setup: Windows Media Center is installed on this PC
When you upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or 8, the setup may fail with the following error:
What needs your attention The following things need your attention to continue the installation and keep your Windows settings, personal files, and apps. Windows Media Center is installed on this PC Windows Media Center will be uninstalled during the upgrade. It isn't available in Windows 10. Uninstall this app now because it isn't compatible with Windows 10.
How to Find Which Installed Apps Require .NET Framework
This app tells you how to determine which apps on your computer require .NET Framework to work correctly. This can be determined on a per-app basis.Read more
Recover Registry Hives from a System Restore Point or Shadow Copy
This article explains how to restore registry hives or files from shadow copies. This can be helpful if the current registry hives are damaged and cannot be loaded.
Shadow copy, or Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS), is a Windows feature that creates snapshots or backup copies of files and volumes, even while they are in use. When you create a System Restore Point, it also creates a shadow copy because System Restore is based on VSS.Read more