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KB5034441 Update error 0x80070643

Last Updated on: May 2, 2024 by Ramesh

On many Windows 10 systems, the update KB5034441 (Windows Recovery Environment update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2) failed with the error code 0x80070643. 0x80070643 (“ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE”) is a generic error code which means “Fatal error during installation.” The DISM log may show the following entries: [16088] ImageUnmarshallHandle: Reconstituting wim at C:\$WinREAgent\Scratch\update.wim. [15624] Received unmount request … Read more

Msg.exe is missing in Windows 10/11?

Last Updated on: April 29, 2024 by Ramesh

Msg.exe is a built-in console tool that can send a message to a user on the same network.

On Windows Home editions, you’ll see the following error when trying to run msg.exe:Read more

Windows Security Icon Missing from Tray and the Task Manager Startup Tab

Last Updated on: January 20, 2023 by Ramesh

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

Last Updated on: November 8, 2022 by Ramesh

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

Last Updated on: April 8, 2024 by Ramesh

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

Last Updated on: April 10, 2024 by Ramesh

This post contains the most recent Windows 10 Latest Cumulative Update’s (LCU) direct download .msu/.cab links generated via the Microsoft Update Catalog.Read more

How to Download Windows 10 or 11 ISO

Last Updated on: January 25, 2024 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.Read more

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 (Taskbar Corner Overflow) Icons

Last Updated on: May 6, 2023 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 duplicate, invalid or missing icons.Read more

Task Scheduler: User account does not have permission to disable the task

Published on: May 3, 2024 by Ramesh

When you open Task Scheduler and try to disable a task, the following error message may occur even though you’re logged in to an administrator account:

The user account you are operating under does not have permission to disable the task.

Cannot associate .PDF with anything other than Microsoft Edge

Published on: May 3, 2024 by Ramesh

taskkill all instances of microsoft edge msedge.exe

When you use Default Apps or Open With to associate .PDF files with Adobe Reader or any other app, nothing may happen. In some cases, the association will change for a brief time, and then it will revert to Microsoft Edge as the default.Read more

How to Install Chinese (Simplified, China) Language Offline

Published on: May 2, 2024 by Ramesh

powershell install-language operation time out

When you open Optional Features and add the “Chinese (Simplified, China)” language pack and FOD, error 0x800F0950 occurs. In some cases, the download may stall completely. This error occurs because the system cannot connect to the Windows Update servers.

Also, if you use the Install-Language PowerShell cmdlet to install “Chine” e (Simplified, China)” (loc “le ID: zh-CN), the operation may time out.Read more

Windows cannot be installed to this disk. The selected disk is of the GPT partition style

Published on: May 1, 2024 by Ramesh

setup - windows cannot install gpt partition format

When you clean install Windows 10 or 11 on your computer by booting from the USB setup disk, the following notification may be displayed:

Windows can't be installed on drive n partition n

Windows 11 Upgrade option does not appear in Windows Update

Published on: April 29, 2024 by Ramesh

wu not listing windows-11 feature update

If you’re using a Windows 10 computer with hardware specifications fully compatible with Windows 11, you can upgrade to Windows 11 via Windows Update. However, on some eligible PCs, the Windows 11 Feature Update may not be shown on the Windows Update page.Read more

[Fix] Windows Update “Attention Needed” Notification in Settings

Published on: April 29, 2024 by Ramesh

windows update - attention needed - settings

When you open Settings, you may see a notification that says “Attention needed” near the Windows Update icon at the top of the Settings window.

Clicking on the “Windows Update (Attention needed)” icon may do nothing.Read more

“Turn Windows features on or off” Default Settings for Windows 10

Published on: April 29, 2024 by Ramesh

We may sometimes mess up with the Optional Features (“Turn Windows features on or off”) setting and don’t remember exactly what they changed. You wonder how to restore the system default settings for the “Turn Windows features on or off” (OptionalFeatures.exe) dialog without resetting Windows.Read more

How to Reset Windows 10 or 11 via Windows RE

Published on: April 28, 2024 by Ramesh

There are situations where Windows doesn’t boot or the “Reset this PC” option in Update & Security (Settings) does not work. In such cases, you can reset Windows 10 or 11 via the Windows Recovery Environment (“Windows RE” or “WinRE”). This article tells you how to reset the PC via WinRE. Resetting through the Windows … Read more

Proxy section not visible in Network & Internet Settings

Last Updated on: April 26, 2024 by Ramesh

proxy section missing in network & internet settings

When you open Settings and click Network & Internet, the “Proxy” option may be missing. Also, if you use the Start menu search to find the proxy settings option, you may not be able to launch it.Read more

Turn off Caps Lock OSD Notification on HP Systems

Last Updated on: May 3, 2024 by Ramesh

HP CAPS Lock indicator - on screen display

Lately, many HP users have been experiencing an annoyance: the Caps lock and Num lock on-screen display notifications appear whenever you press those buttons.

May 2024 Update: The issue seems to have been resolved in the HP System Event Utility version 1.5.10.0. Please update the app via the Microsoft Store library. However, the Num Lock notification still shows in this version.