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How to Add the Folders Group to This PC in Windows 11

Last Updated on: July 10, 2024 by Ramesh

The October 18, 2022 KB5019509 update for Windows 11 introduces tab support in Explorer. However, the update also removes the “Folders” group in This PC. As you see in the above screenshot, only the “Devices and drives” section is available. In the earlier builds, the Folders group contained the links to your special folders. This … Read more

Preview Pane is Blank for Every File Type Except Images

Last Updated on: January 31, 2024 by Ramesh

We’ve seen the “No preview available” situations before, caused by the incorrect or missing preview handler registration for a file type. Here is a similar problem: the preview pane is empty, showing just the white space for all file types except images.Read more

Error “Something happened and your PIN isn’t available” in Diagnostic Startup

Last Updated on: October 12, 2024 by Ramesh

msconfig diagnostic startup - pin sign-in error

The System Configuration utility (msconfig.exe) has a mode called “Diagnostic startup, ” which starts Windows with minimal drivers and services. Over 200 services are disabled in that mode.

After enabling the Diagnostic Startup mode in the System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe) and rebooting, you may be unable to sign in to your account using your PIN. The following error appears on the sign-in screen:Read more

Restore the Old Task Manager in Windows 11

Last Updated on: March 26, 2024 by Ramesh

Windows 11 version 22H2 (and above) comes with a redesigned Task Manager. The new Task Manager has additional features, such as a new command bar, UI matching the system-wide theme, Efficiency mode to limit the resource usage of a process, etc.Read more

Get the Install Date/Time of Store Apps in Windows 10

Last Updated on: January 26, 2024 by Ramesh

The Apps & Features page in Windows 10 shows you the installation date (without the time) for each UWP app. In Windows 10, this information is stored in the registry.

Unfortunately, PowerShell’s Get-AppxPackage cmdlet doesn’t display the installation timestamp data. But you can get the list of app packages and the corresponding install date and time using a script discussed in this post.Read more

How to Completely Uninstall a Driver in Windows 11/10

Last Updated on: October 7, 2022 by Ramesh

Windows comes with many built-in drivers for various hardware. When you connect a device to your computer, Windows will automatically install drivers from the driver store. If a suitable driver is unavailable in the store, you can use the vendor-supplied device driver or let Windows download the device driver automatically from the Microsoft Update servers.Read more

Can’t Set “Windows Spotlight” as Desktop Background in Windows 11

Published on: October 5, 2022 by Ramesh

windows spotlight setting reset to picture

When you select “Windows Spotlight” from the list of background choices in the Personalization page in Windows 11 Settings, the default choice is immediately reset to “Picture”. This problem occurs if you’ve turned off background apps globally.Read more

Fix: Printer Error 0x00000bc4 or 0x00000709 in Windows 11 22H2

Published on: October 5, 2022 by Ramesh

0x00000bc4 22h2 - printer gpo rpc connection

After updating Windows 11 to version 22H2, your network printers may stop working. Also, the error code 0x00000bc4 (Desc: ERROR_PRINTER_NOT_FOUND) or 0x00000709 (Desc: ERROR_INVALID_PRINTER_NAME) appears when adding a new network printer.

Operation could not be completed (error 0x00000bc4).

No Printers Were Found.

Does System Restore Delete My Files?

Last Updated on: October 8, 2022 by Ramesh

A common misconception among Windows users is that System Restore wouldn’t touch your personal files and data stored under your user shell folders, such as Documents, Pictures, Music, etc. This is not fully true!Read more

Restore the Legacy Print Dialog in Windows 11 22H2

Published on: September 30, 2022 by Ramesh

get back legacy print dialog in windows 11 22h2

In Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft has replaced the legacy Print Dialog for all classic (win32) apps, e.g., Notepad, WordPad, Notepad++, etc., with a new dialog. Earlier, this dialog was available only for UWP apps (aka Store apps). Also, there is a new Print Queue dialog introduced in this version.Read more