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Error “Access is Denied” when running “Bootrec /Fixboot”

Published on: April 23, 2024 by Ramesh

When you run the “bootrec /fixboot” command from Windows RE, the error “Access is denied” occurs: Bootrec /FixMbr — writes the master boot record of the system partition using the master boot record compatible with Windows. This operation does not overwrite the existing partition table. Bootrec /FixBoot — write a new boot sector onto the … Read more

How to Replace Task Manager with Process Explorer

Published on: April 22, 2024 by Ramesh

Windows Sysinternals Process Explorer is an advanced process management utility often called “Task Manager on steroids”. If you want to replace Task Manager with Process Explorer, this article is for you.Read more

[Fix] MP3 Metadata not displayed in File Explorer

Last Updated on: March 9, 2026 by Ramesh

mp3 metadata columns are empty in explorer

When you open a folder containing MP3 files, the metadata fields in the Details view of File Explorer may be empty.

For instance, the “Title”, “Contributing artists”, “Album” and other metadata columns may be blank. Even though the MP3 files have embedded metadata ID3 tags, they don’t appear in the Details view in File Explorer and the Details tab of the file’s Properties.Read more

[Fix] Windows Update (Wuauserv) Service Error 1058

Last Updated on: October 13, 2024 by Ramesh

When you attempt to start the Windows Update service via Services MMC or command-line, the following error may occur:

Windows could not start the Windows Update service on Local Computer.

Error 1058: The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.

How to Move EFI System Partition to Another Drive in Windows 10 or 11

Published on: April 18, 2024 by Ramesh

The EFI partition is created automatically when you install Windows. However, after adding a second HDD/SSD and installing Windows on that disk, you may realize that the EFI system partition remains on the old hard disk. You wonder how to move the EFI partition from the old hard drive to the new one.Read more

You can’t install Windows on a USB flash drive using Setup

Published on: April 17, 2024 by Ramesh

You can't install on a USB flash drive using Set-up

When you try to reinstall Windows 10 or 11 or do an in-place upgrade using the ISO, USB setup disk, or Media Creation Tool, the following error may occur:

This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 10/11 system requirements:

Here's why:

You can't install Windows on a USB flash drive using Set-up.

Sorry, we’re having trouble determining if your PC can run Windows 11

Published on: April 17, 2024 by Ramesh

When you attempt to install or reinstall Windows 10 or Windows 11 using the Media Creation Tool or ISO, the following error may occur:

Sorry, we're having trouble determining if your PC can run Windows 10. Please close Setup and try again.

How to Fix the EFI Boot Partition’s ID Using DiskPart

Last Updated on: May 6, 2026 by Ramesh

fix EFI partition id using diskpart's set id command.

Each partition type is strictly identified by a GUID number. For example, the data partitions (“Basic data partition”) are identified by the GUID ebd0a0a2-b9e5-4433-87c0-68b6b72699c7. The EFI partition has the GUID c12a7328-f81f-11d2-ba4b-00a0c93ec93b.

However, on some systems, the EFI partition may have an incorrect ID assigned for unknown reasons. As a result, the EFI partition may appear as a “basic data partition” when you open Disk Management.Read more

What is “Mobile Devices” in Task Manager Startup tab

Published on: April 15, 2024 by Ramesh

When you open Task Manager and click on the Startup tab, an entry named “Mobile Devices” may be seen. You wonder what this startup entry means and if it is safe to disable this entry.Read more

Error 21: Windows Search Service Could not Start on Local Computer

Last Updated on: July 18, 2024 by Ramesh

windows search service could not start - error 21

When you attempt to start the Windows Search (WSearch) service via the Services MMC, the following error may occur:

Windows could not start the Windows Search service on Local Computer

Error 21: The device is not ready.