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Printer Error 0x0000011B Caused by KB5005565

Last Updated on: September 21, 2021 by Ramesh

After installing the September 14, 2021—KB5005565 Cumulative Update, your computer may not print, especially when you attempt to print via the network. When you do so, the following error occurs: Windows cannot connect to the printer Printer error 0x0000011b (or) Operation could not be completed (error 0x0000011b). None of the computers can print over the … Read more

How to Get Microsoft Edge ADMX Group Policy Templates

Last Updated on: February 14, 2022 by Ramesh

edge extensions - group policy editor - admx - chromium

You can use group policy objects (GPO) to configure policy settings for Microsoft Edge on all versions of Windows. To configure Microsoft Edge with group policy objects, you install administrative templates that add rules and settings for Microsoft Edge to the Policy Definition template folder on individual computers. Get Edge (Chromium) ADMX Group Policy Templates … Read more

Win32Bridge.Server.exe “Incorrect Function” Error at Startup

Last Updated on: May 23, 2021 by Ramesh

After installing the latest Windows 10 Feature Update (v21H1), I received the following error at startup:

C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.549981C3F5F10_2.2103.17603.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Win32Bridge.Server.exe

Incorrect function.

[Fix] Cumulative Update KB5003173 Error 0x800f0922

Published on: May 15, 2021 by Ramesh

When you install the Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 20H2 (KB5003173), it may roll back at 90% and displays the following error:

We couldn't complete the updates

Undoing changes

Don't turn off your computer.

After restarting Windows, the Windows Update page shows the error 0x800f0922.Read more

[Firefox] Restore Missing “View Image” Menu Option

Last Updated on: May 3, 2021 by Ramesh

In Firefox v88, some context menu options have been removed. One of the most useful options that is removed is the “View Image” context menu. It’s now replaced by “Open Image in New Tab,” which opens the image in a new tab (or a new window if the Shift key is pressed) instead of the same tab.

If you’re wondering how to get back the View Image menu option back in Firefox, a simple Firefox extension is available.Read more

How to Clear Background (Wallpaper) History in Windows 10

Last Updated on: July 2, 2019 by Ramesh

When you change the desktop wallpaper, Windows remembers the file name and path of the last four wallpapers. The Personalize page (“Choose your picture”) displays the thumbnail image of five wallpapers; first thumbnail image is usually the current background, followed by thumbnails of previous four background images. This post tells you how to clear the wallpaper history using Registry Editor.Read more

Add “Settings” Cascading Context Menu on the Desktop in Windows 10

Last Updated on: July 2, 2019 by Ramesh

ms-settings URI Settings context menu on desktop

Microsoft has moved most of the Control Panel features into the Settings UI in Windows 10, and at some point the classic Control Panel may be removed altogether. The Settings panel has different categories: System, Devices, Phone, Network & Internet, Personalization, Apps, Accounts, Time & language, Gaming, Ease of Access, Cortana, Privacy, Update & security, and Mixed reality.Read more

How to View Your Windows 10 Product Key Using Script or Command-line

Last Updated on: July 29, 2020 by Ramesh

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

Pin Any File or Folder to the Taskbar in Windows 10

Last Updated on: July 2, 2019 by Ramesh

Windows 8 and Windows 10 lets you pin folders to the Start screen, but pinning data files and folders to the taskbar is not allowed. The context menu entry Pin to Taskbar never exists for data files and folders. However, here is a neat little trick that lets you pin any file or folder (directory) to the taskbar.Read more

How to Replace Notepad With Notepad++ or Other Editor

Last Updated on: July 24, 2022 by Ramesh

If you’re looking at how to replace Notepad with Notepad++ or any third-party editor, this post explains how to do it. Notepad++ is a free source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Let’s see how you can replace Notepad with Notepad++ without replacing any system files.

Notepad is a lightweight program suitable for users who need only very minimal text editing features. For additional features and functionalities, third-party editors like Notepad++ and Sublime Text are awesome, with many features built-in.

(This article applies to all versions of Windows, including Windows 10/11.)

[Windows 10] “The Username or Password is Incorrect” Error at Every Restart

Last Updated on: May 21, 2021 by Ramesh

After installing a Feature Update like Fall Creators Update, you may face yet another weird issue. Whenever the computer is restarted, the first screen that may show up even before the login screen is: “The username or password is incorrect. Try again.“Read more

State Repository Service High CPU Usage in Fall Creators Update

Last Updated on: July 2, 2019 by Ramesh

After clean installing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, some users face a problem where the State Repository Service consumes high CPU usage (anywhere between 20% to 100%) when an external link is clicked in Microsoft Edge. The system may stall for 20-30 seconds and then the link is opened.Read more

How to Download Windows 10/11 ISO (Direct Download)

Last Updated on: July 9, 2022 by Ramesh

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. Using the methods described in this article, you can download any edition, build, or language ISO of Windows 10 from the official Microsoft servers directly.

The tools and methods in this article can be used to download Windows 11 ISO as well.

How to Reset or Repair a Windows 10/11 App When it Fails to Work

Last Updated on: July 22, 2022 by Ramesh

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 (System Tray) Icons in Windows?

Last Updated on: May 5, 2022 by Ramesh

taskbar notification overflow icons windows 11

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 invalid or missing icons.

Customize Notifications Dialog with obsolete entries

On Windows 11, the setting is called “Taskbar corner overflow.” It’s located under Personalization → Taskbar, in the Settings app.

This article describes how to clear the past and current items list in the Customize Notifications dialog in Windows. Information and the script here apply to all versions of Windows, including Windows 10 and Windows 11.Read more

Fix Spooler Service Error 1068 “The dependency service or group failed to start”

Last Updated on: July 18, 2022 by Ramesh

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.

Could not start the Print Spooler service on Local Computer.
Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start.

The event log may display the following messages:Read more

Remove “Learn about this picture” Desktop Icon in Windows 11

Published on: June 19, 2022 by Ramesh

When you select the “Windows Spotlight” option as the desktop background in the Personalize settings page, Windows 11 adds a desktop icon named “Learn about this picture.” The “Learn about this picture” is a shell folder (special icon), when double-clicked, opens the Bing Images search results page for the current desktop spotlight wallpaper.

The special icon has three more options in the context menu, namely: “Switch to next picture,” “I like this picture,” and “Not a fan of this picture.”

To get rid of the “Learn about this picture” Desktop Icon in Windows 11, follow the instructions in this article.

Error 0x80070643 Installing KB5007651 (Update for Windows Security platform)

Published on: June 17, 2022 by Ramesh

Windows 11 users are seeing the error 0x80070643 (“Fatal error during installation”) when installing KB5007651 (Update for Windows Security platform) via Windows Update. Here’s the error message verbatim: Updates failed Update for Windows Security platform – KB5007651 (Version 1.0.2109.27002) Install error – 0x80070643 [Fix] Error 0x80070643 Installing KB5007651 Many users have indicated that the following … Read more

Windows Update Error 0x80092004 in Windows 7

Published on: May 15, 2022 by Ramesh

When you attempt to install the KB4516065 Monthly Rollup Update (September 10, 2019) on your Windows 7 computer, the error 80092004 appears.

The error 0x80092004 (“CRYPT_E_NOT_FOUND“) denotes that Windows Update has rejected the update(s) because cryptographic values that the update packages contain are not found. It’s because Microsoft started signing packages only with SHA-2 since August 2019. Microsoft used to sign them with SHA-1 and SHA-2 and later decided to drop SHA-1.Read more

[Fix] Media Creation Tool Error 0x80072F8F – 0x20000 in Windows 7/8

Last Updated on: May 15, 2022 by Ramesh

When you attempt to upgrade to Windows 10 from a Windows 7/8 computer using Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool, the error 0x80072F8F – 0x20000 may appear. The full error message verbatim is below: There was a problem running this tool We’re not sure what happened, but we’re unable to run this tool on your PC. If … Read more

How to Get Back Enhancements Tab (Loudness Equalization) in Speaker Properties

Published on: February 2, 2022 by Ramesh

get enhancement tab in speaker properties

After installing the audio driver update or upgrading the Operating System, you may notice that the “Enhancements” tab is missing in the Speaker/Microphone properties window.

The Enhancements tab provides options to configure Bass Boost, Virtual Surround, Room Correction, Loudness Equalization, and other features.

Master List of Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 11

Published on: February 2, 2022 by Ramesh

This page has the complete list of keyboard shortcuts for Windows 11.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows 11 (General)
Windows Logo key (Winkey)
Command Prompt
Dialog box
File Explorer
Virtual Desktops
Taskbar
Settings
Accessibility

[Fix] StartupCheckLibrary.dll and Winscomrssrv.dll Error at Startup

Published on: January 20, 2022 by Ramesh

startupchecklibrary.dll malware startup error

When you log in to your Windows computer, the following error message windows may pop up:

RunDLL

There was a problem starting StartupCheckLibrary.dll

The specified module could not be found.

RunDLL

There was a problem starting winscomrssrv.dll

The specified module could not be found.

Additionally, you may see the following error:

There was a problem starting StartupCheckLibrary.dll

Operation did not complete successfully because the file contains a virus or potentially unwanted software.

Windows cannot find GPEDIT.MSC in Windows 10/11 Home Edition

Last Updated on: January 20, 2022 by Ramesh

The Local Group Policy Editor (GPEDIT.MSC) is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in used to configure and modify Group Policy settings within Group Policy Objects. This tool is available only on Windows 10/11 Professional Edition and higher.

On Windows Home Editions, you’ll see the following error when you attempt to launch the Group Policy Editor (which is non-existent on Home Editions)

gpedit.msc

Windows cannot find 'gpedit.msc'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.

secpol.msc

Windows cannot find 'secpol.msc'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.

On Windows Home Editions, you needed to use the Registry Editor (regedit.exe) to enable the policies manually. For each group policy, the equivalent registry setting is listed in the official Group Policy Settings Reference Spreadsheet by Microsoft.

Now, you have a third-party freeware that can be an alternative for the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) in any edition of Windows, including Home Edition.Read more

Get Back Windows 10 Ribbon UI in Windows 11 File Explorer

Last Updated on: May 8, 2022 by Ramesh

The File Explorer in Windows 11 comes with a new/modern ribbon interface with small icons (having no caption text underneath). The new ribbon interface may look bland and uncomfortable for new users who have upgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10 or earlier.

Luckily, there are a couple of ways to get back the classic ribbon (Windows 10-style) interface in Windows 11 File Explorer.Read more

How to Custom Install/Uninstall Individual Office 2016/2019/365 Apps

Last Updated on: January 28, 2022 by Ramesh

The traditional MSI (Microsoft Installer) based installation allowed you to install or uninstall individual office products (e.g., Word, Excel, or PowerPoint). But the Office click-to-run (CTR) installations don’t allow installation choices. Click-to-Run is the technology used to install Microsoft 365, and most versions of Office 2013 and newer.

You won’t see the custom install screen in the Office CTR setup. All the bundled apps in the Office Setup package/SKU are installed automatically. Each app shown in the setup screen will be installed.

The CTR setup.exe is a small installer stub that downloads the entire setup files from the Microsoft Office Content Delivery Network (CDN). MSI-based setup packages are usually provided in a DVD or USB flash drive.

Many users wonder how to install or uninstall selected app(s) (e.g., Word and Outlook) while excluding all other products in the suite during CTR installation. So, let’s see how to do custom installation/uninstallation of Office applications in this article.Read more