The “bootmenupolicy” setting in the Boot Configuration Database (BCD) defines the type of boot menu (Standard vs. Legacy) the system will use. For Windows 11, 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows RT, the default is Standard. For Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, the default is Legacy. When Legacy is selected, the Advanced options menu (F8) is available.Read more
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[Fix] BCD Error 0xc0000098 During Boot
When you start your computer, BCD error 0xc0000098 may appear, and pressing F1 may boot the system into Windows. Here’s the entire error message: Recovery Your PC/Device needs to be repaired The Boot Configuration Data file doesn’t contain valid information for an operating System File: \Boot\BCD Error code: 0xc0000098 You’ll need to use recovery tools. … Read more
[Fix] EFI System Partition Appears in Explorer
The EFI system partition, which contains your boot files and boot configuration database, is hidden by default. However, on some systems, the EFI partition may show up with a drive letter in File Explorer.
Microsoft Common Language Runtime Native Compiler 100% CPU Usage
When you open Task Manager, you may see that the module “Microsoft common language runtime native compiler” may use 100% of the CPU and hamper the device’s performance.
If the task is ended manually, it starts up automatically after about 10-20 minutes. You may wonder what causes this issue and how to fix this.Read more
How to Fix Pwrshsip.dll “Bad Image” Error
When you run a program, especially an Adobe app, the following error may occur:
[program.exe] - Bad Image C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\pwrshsip.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support. Error status 0xc000012f.
How to Fix Epic Games Launcher Error 0xC000007B or 0xC000012F
When you run Epic Games Launcher, the error code 0xc000007b or 0xc000012f may appear. The full error message is mentioned below:
EpicGamesLauncher.exe - Application Error The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b). Click OK to close the application.
Commands not recognized as an internal or external command in Command Prompt
When you run a command-line in a Command Prompt window, the following error may appear:
'help' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
[SFC] You must be an administrator running a console session
When you try to run Sfc.exe /scannow on Command Prompt to repair the system files, the following error message may appear:
You must be an administrator running a console session in order to use the sfc utility.
This may happen even though you right-click Command Prompt from the Start menu search results, and click Run as administrator.Read more
Shell Folder Icons Appear on the Desktop in Windows 11
On some systems, the shell folders such as Music, Pictures, Desktop, Downloads, Videos, and Home icons appear on the desktop after installing Windows 11. These shell folders are not supposed to appear on the desktop by default.Read more
Msg.exe is missing in Windows 10/11?
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