When you open Settings → Accounts → Sign-in Options, the Sign-in Options page may be completely empty. As a result, you cannot modify the PIN, dynamic lock, or other sign-in settings.Read more
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[Fix] Chrome Launches Default Apps (Settings) Everytime
After installing the April 2023 quality updates on some Windows 10 or 11 computers, the Default Apps window may open when Chrome is launched. Resetting default apps or reinstalling Chrome does not fix the issue.Read more
Windows Firewall Error 0x800706D9 “The snap-in failed to load”
When you open the Windows Firewall (with Advanced Security) applet, the following error may show up:
There was an error opening the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in The Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in failed to load. Restart the Windows Defender Firewall service on the computer that you are managing. Error code: 0x6D9.
Fix: Unremovable “Apps” Extension in Edge or Chrome
Of late, many users are facing a problem where a rogue browser extension named “Apps” appears in Chrome or Edge. Also, the user is unable to remove the extension. Attempting to remove the extension via the registry or deleting the extension folder doesn’t help, as the extension is automatically installed whenever the user opens Edge or Chrome.Read more
New “Text Document” missing from Right-Click menu in Windows 11
When you right-click on the desktop and click “New,” the New menu may not contain the “Text Document” option on your Windows 11 computer. This article tells you how to bring the “Text Document” option back.Read more
How to Fix .NET Framework 3.5 Error 0x80070490
Several older programs require .NET Framework 3.5 to run. When you attempt to run a legacy program, it prompts you to install the framework. The prompt reads, “An app on your PC needs the following Windows feature: .NET Framework 3.5.”
When you install .NET Framework 3.5 (NetFx3) on demand, you may get the error 0x80070490. The full error message is below:Read more
Add “Firefox (Private browsing)” to Default Apps
Firefox Private browsing helps you visit websites without saving cookies, temp files, and browsing history. If you’re wondering how to add “Firefox (Private browsing)” to the Default Apps, this article has the registry edit.Read more
Error “One or more users on this computer have installed iTunes”
When you install iTunes classic version from the Applet website, the following error may appear:
One or more users on this computer have installed iTunes from the Microsoft Store. iTunes may not run correctly after this installation. Do you want to continue?
The above error occurs even though you have uninstalled iTunes via Apps & Features in Settings.Read more
[Fix] Local Security Authority protection is off; device may be vulnerable
When you enable the Local Security Authority protection in Windows Security → Device Security → Core isolation page on your Windows 11 22H2 (and higher) computer, the yellow exclamation continues to appear.Read more
Error 1310: Error writing to file; Verify access to that directory
When you try to install a program, the installer may encounter the error 1310. The error code 1310 means “Error attempting to create the destination file.”Read more