After uninstalling Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and Virtual Machine Platform using OptionalFeatures.exe, the “Linux” icon may remain in the Desktop and File Explorer navigation pane.Read more
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Fix: Fake COM Surrogate and High CPU Usage
If Task Manager shows COM Surrogate occupying high CPU or memory usage, it’s most likely a miner. It’s a fake COM Surrogate process whose name might be DlIHost.exe (DLIHOST.EXE) instead of DllHost.exe.Read more
How to Fix the System Restore Error 0x8004231F
When you create a System Restore point, the error code 0x8004231F may occur.
The restore point could not be created for the following reason: Insufficient storage available to create either the shadow copy storage file or other shadow copy data. (0x8004231F) Please try again.
[Fix] Cannot boot from NTFS-formatted Windows USB Setup Disk
When you create a Windows 10 or 11 USB setup disk using the Media Creation Tool, the USB stick is formatted as NTFS. However, if your system is somewhat old and doesn’t have a BIOS update, it may not boot from the NTFS-formatted USB stick when the boot mode is UEFI (UEFI-only). We have seen issue on ASUS systems. This happens regardless of the secure boot setting in UEFI.Read more
Paint 3D missing in Open With and Default Apps
After updating Paint 3D to version 6.2405.19017.0, Paint 3D may be missing in the Open With dialog and Default apps. The ms-paint: protocol now opens the standard Paint app instead of Paint 3D. Also, the Edit with Paint 3D context menu doesn’t work correctly or it launches the regular Paint app.Read more
[Fix] Can’t associate .mp4 files with iTunes
When you right-click on a .mp4 file, click Properties, and click the Change button, iTunes may not be listed in the Open With dialog. It may not be listed in the Open With submenu as well.Read more
How to Uninstall and Reinstall the Phone Link app
If the Phone Link app doesn’t open or work correctly, uninstall it using PowerShell and reinstall it. You may be wondering how to reinstall the “Phone Link” app (formerly “Your Phone”) if it is missing from Microsoft Store.Read more
“Choose where to get apps” is Missing in Settings
When you open Settings → Apps → “Advanced app settings” in Windows 11 or Settings → Apps → Apps & Features in Windows 10, the “Choose where to get apps from” option may be missing.
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MBR2GPT | Too many MBR partitions found, no room to create EFI system partition
When you convert your MBR disk to GPT using MBR2GPT, the error “Too many MBR partitions found” may occur. Here’s the relevant info from the log:
Error ValidateLayout: Too many MBR partitions found, no room to create EFI system partition. Error Disk layout validation failed for disk 2
How to Install the 3D Builder app Offline
Microsoft’s 3D Builder app lets you view, create, and edit 3D objects. However, the 3D Builder app seems to be currently unavailable from the Microsoft Store. Clicking on the following 3D Builder Store app link opens the Store app’s page, but the Install option is missing.
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9wzdncrfj3t6