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No Internet after Installing Windows Updates [Windows 10]

Last Updated on: January 26, 2024 by Ramesh

After installing a Windows Update — be it a Cumulative Update, Feature Update, or a driver update, internet access may get broken in some configurations. To name a few, the Quality Updates KB4556799, KB4023057, KB4495620, and the 20H2 Feature Update broke network connectivity on some devices. This article provides some troubleshooting steps to restore internet … Read more

VC++ Redist for Visual Studio 2015 – 2019 (List of Files)

Last Updated on: March 10, 2026 by Ramesh

The latest supported Visual C++ downloads are available for download from Microsoft. In this post, you can see the list of runtime libraries (.dll files) present in the latest Visual C++ redistributable package (for Visual Studio 2015, 2017, and 2019.)

Here are some of the examples of the missing runtime library errors that you may face in different programs:

Check if the missing library is found in the list below. If so, installing the redistributable package 2015-2019 would most likely resolve your issue. If the VC++ runtime you’re looking for is not in this list (e.g., msvcr100.dll), then it may be available in the Visual Studio 2010 or 2013 redist package.

[Firefox] Restore Missing “View Image” Menu Option

Last Updated on: January 18, 2023 by Ramesh

In Firefox v88, some context menu options have been removed. One of the most useful options that is removed is the “View Image” context menu. It’s now replaced by “Open Image in New Tab,” which opens the image in a new tab (or a new window if the Shift key is pressed) instead of the same tab.

If you’re wondering how to get back the View Image menu option back in Firefox, a simple Firefox extension is available.Read more

Can I move Hibernation file (hiberfil.sys) to another drive?

Last Updated on: August 9, 2023 by Ramesh

When you hibernate your computer, the system dumps the entire memory contents to a file named hiberfil.sys in the system root folder. It’s a hidden & system file whose default size is 40 percent of total physical memory (RAM) on a Windows 10 computer. The fast startup feature also uses hibernation technology and the hiberfil.sys file.

If the physical memory on our computer is 16 GB, the default size of hiberfil.sys would be 6.4 GB. Many users, especially those who use a small-capacity SSD drive for the Windows partition, may be wondering if they can move hiberfil.sys from the system root folder to a different drive (like moving the pagefile.sys) to free up disk space on the system drive.Read more

How to Fix the Windows Update Error 0x80240023

Last Updated on: August 9, 2023 by Ramesh

Windows Update may throw the error 0x80240023 on some systems when you click on the Check for Updates button. Here is the complete error message:

There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80240023)

The code 0x80240023 (“WU_E_EULAS_DECLINED”) means the license terms for all updates were declined. It usually occurs on computers with Office 2003 or Office 2007 suite or one of its components installed. Windows Update encounters the error 0x80240023 when installing the Microsoft Office File Validation Add-In.Read more

Can’t Select Windows 11/10 Edition During Clean Install

Last Updated on: August 9, 2023 by Ramesh

windows 10 setup not showing the list of editions

Windows 10 or Windows 11 ISOs downloaded from the Microsoft site or using the Media Creation Tool are multi-index ISOs that contain multiple Windows editions. When running a clean installation using the Windows DVD or USB setup disk, the setup procedure asks the user to choose a Windows Edition from the list. However, in some … Read more

[Fix] Printer Prints Documents in Inverted Colors

Last Updated on: August 8, 2023 by Ramesh

When you try to print a document or image using your printer, it may print the contents in an inverted color scheme (black background with white text). The result is the same when you print a test page via the printer properties, or print from Word, Open Office, Libre Office, or any other program. This issue causes the ink to drain out very quickly.

However, when you print to the same printer from another computer or tablet device, the output may come up correctly.

This issue is caused due to incorrect or generic drivers installed for the printer. As per my observation, this problem is mostly seen on some Brother laser printer models on Windows 10. This issue could have surfaced after installing a feature update for Windows 10.Read more

How to Restore Missing “Print Management” Console

Last Updated on: March 28, 2024 by Ramesh

After installing a Windows 10 Feature update (v2004 or higher) or Windows 11, you may observe that the Print Management MMC console is missing from the system. Print Management is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that lets you install, view, and manage all printers on your local computer or the network. You can add or delete printer driver packages, manage the print queue, and do much more.

This issue can occur in Windows 10/11 Professional or Enterprise edition. Note that the Print Management console is not available on Home editions of Windows. If you’re using Windows Home Edition, this article doesn’t apply to you.

The Print Management shortcut may be missing in the Administrative Tools folder. And, when you attempt to run printmanagement.msc directly, you’ll see the following error:

Windows cannot find 'printmanagement.msc'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.

Also, copying the file printmanagement.msc file from another Windows 10 computer and running it would cause the error “couldn’t load the snap-in” since the supporting files are missing from the computer.

[Fix] Notepad is missing or does not open in Windows 10

Last Updated on: January 29, 2024 by Ramesh

notepad does not open - uninstall and reinstall notepad

On a Windows 10 computer, when you attempt to launch Notepad by running Notepad.exe or clicking on the taskbar shortcut, nothing may happen. In some cases, you’ll see one of the following errors:

Windows cannot find 'notepad.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.

The item 'notepad.exe' that this shortcut refers to has been deleted. However, it can be restored from the Recycle Bin.
Do you want to restore the file, or delete this shortcut?

The above errors indicate that Notepad has been uninstalled from the computer or its supporting files have been deleted. Running the DISM /RestoreHealth and SFC commands also may not help.

From Windows 10 version 2004, the classic desktop apps, namely, Notepad, WordPad, and Paint, have been made optional features. It means that you can uninstall and reinstall those apps via the Optional Features page in the Windows 10 Settings app.

This article tells you how to repair or reinstall Notepad using Optional features in Windows 10 v2004 and higher.Read more

What is Reading List in Chrome and how to Disable it

Last Updated on: August 8, 2023 by Ramesh

After updating to Chrome browser version 89 or higher, you’ll see a new “Reading List” button on the right-hand side of the bookmarks bar. If you’ve been using the “Other bookmarks” folder, its icon is moved slightly to the left, as the “Reading List” button occupies the right-most slot.

You may be wondering what is the Chrome “Reading List” icon all about, how it is different from the bookmarks feature, or how to remove the Reading List button from the toolbar.Read more