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How to Set the Default Terminal Application in Windows 11

Last Updated on: August 7, 2023 by Ramesh

The Windows Terminal becomes the default terminal. This means, all command line applications, such as Command Prompt and PowerShell, will open in Windows Terminal automatically. This article tells you how to change the default terminal to Windows Console Host or revert to Windows Terminal as the default host. Set the default Terminal app in Windows … Read more

Windows 10/11 Upgrade Stuck at Checking for Updates

Published on: June 11, 2023 by Ramesh

windows setup stuck checking for updates

When you run an in-place upgrade of Windows 10 or 11 using the Media Creation Tool, ISO, or Installation Assistant, the upgrade process may get stuck at “Checking for updates.”

Ubuntu on WSL ERROR: UtilTranslatePathList:2671: Failed to translate

Last Updated on: September 4, 2023 by Ramesh

Whenever I launch Ubuntu on WSL, you may get the “UtilTranslatePathList:2671: Failed to translate” error. Here’s a sample error message:

<3>WSL (515) ERROR: UtilTranslatePathList:2671: Failed to translate D:\xpdf-tools-win-4.04\bin64

Installation package could not be opened; verify if this is a valid package

Published on: June 4, 2023 by Ramesh

When you try to install a program by running the .msi package, the following error may occur:

This installation package could not be opened. Verify that the package exists and that you can access it, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package.

Microsoft Defender Offline Scan Stops at 91%?

Last Updated on: April 29, 2024 by Ramesh

Microsoft Defender Offline is an antimalware scanning tool that lets you boot and run a scan from a trusted environment. It utilizes Windows RE to run the offline scan.

During the Microsoft Defender Offline scan, it may appear to the user that the scan stalled or crashed at 91%, 92%, or 93% on some systems. This article tells you how to check if the last Microsoft Defender Offline scan was completed correctly.Read more

How to Export Windows Event Logs from Event Viewer

Last Updated on: September 18, 2023 by Ramesh

The Windows Event logs provide very valuable information for diagnosing problems on the computer. Event logs store records of significant events on behalf of the system and applications running on the system.

This article tells you how to export the event logs to a file using the Event Viewer or the wevtutil console tool. The exported .evtx log can be sent to a support technician for diagnosis.Read more

Fix: Shell Folder Shows with an Incorrect Name

Last Updated on: June 1, 2023 by Ramesh

After moving the user shell folders, such as Desktop, Download, Documents, Pictures, Music, or Videos, incorrectly, one of your shell folders may show up with a different name.

For example, the “Documents” folder may show up as “Downloads”, or “Desktop” may appear as “Downloads”.Read more

Dell SupportAssist “Installation failed”; Cleanly Reinstall the Program

Last Updated on: September 18, 2023 by Ramesh

Dell SupportAssist is an OEM software that installs the latest device driver updates and does hardware diagnostic checks on your computer. The Dell SupportAssist installer may be glitchy on some computers, where the error “Installation failed” may occur when installing or updating Dell SupportAssist.Read more

How to Clean Up the Component Store (WinSxS folder)

Last Updated on: September 18, 2023 by Ramesh

The Component Store or the WinSxS folder, located under the Windows folder, is used to support the functions needed to customize and update Windows.

How to Diagnose the Windows Servicing Stack

Last Updated on: April 25, 2025 by Ramesh

The Servicing Stack is the component or set of modules that install Windows updates. Additionally, it contains the component-based servicing stack (CBS), which is a key underlying component for several elements of Windows deployment, such as:Read more