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Setup Error 0x800703ee and BCD store could not be opened

Published on: November 8, 2023 by Ramesh

Symptoms

When you install a Feature update, the error 0x800703ee may occur. The extended error code may be 0x4000D or 0x4001E.Read more

An error occurred while troubleshooting – 0x803c0107

Published on: November 7, 2023 by Ramesh

When you run a Microsoft Troubleshooter pack, the following error may occur:

An error occurred while troubleshooting:

A problem is preventing the troubleshooter from starting.

Error code: 0x803C0107

Error 0xc1420121 when installing a Feature Update

Published on: October 25, 2023 by Ramesh

When you attempt to install a feature update, the error 0xc1420121 may appear.

The setupact.log may show the following entries:
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Windows Setup: Language Selection Screen Appears During In-Place Upgrade

Last Updated on: April 10, 2024 by Ramesh

language screen appears during inplace upgrade setup.exe

When you run an in-place upgrade by running Setup.exe using the Windows 10 or 11 Media Creation Tool or ISO from Windows, the language selection screen pops up. This is unusual because the screen is supposed to appear only when booting from the USB setup disk.Read more

How to Fix Media Feature Pack Error 0x80070490

Last Updated on: March 12, 2026 by Ramesh

When you use Optional Windows Features to install the Media Feature Pack Feature-on-demand component on Windows N or the KN Edition, the error 0x80070490 may appear.Read more

Can’t Change HTML Association when MS Edge is the Default App

Published on: September 20, 2023 by Ramesh

You may be unable to change the default app for HTML file type in Windows 11. The file type may be associated with Microsoft Edge, and you cannot change the default app to Code Editor, Visual Studio Code, or any other app.Read more

How to Upgrade to Windows 10 22H2 from 2004, 20H2, 21H1, 21H2

Published on: September 18, 2023 by Ramesh

If your system runs Windows 10 2004, 20H2, 21H1, or version 21H2, you can upgrade to version 22H2 quickly without reinstallation. You can upgrade to 22H2 using the Enablement Package. You don’t have to install the Feature update/Windows Setup, and no ISO or Media Creation Tool is needed.Read more

How to Downgrade Windows 10 or 11 Pro to Home Edition

Last Updated on: February 25, 2026 by Ramesh

windows 10/11 pro to home downgrade - editionid registry value

If you’re wondering how to downgrade Windows 10 or 11 Professional to Windows 10/11 Home Edition without a clean installation, this article is for you. The trick is to change the Edition ID in the registry and then do a repair installation using the ISO or Media Creation Tool.Read more

[Fix] Temporary Files and Folders Pop Up at Logon

Published on: September 11, 2023 by Ramesh

Autoruns temporary files in the logon tab

When you log in to your computer, several files and folders may open at startup. A few text-based files by the names “StructuredQuery”, “MSI67784”, “cv_bug,” and lastly, “chrome_installer” may open.Read more

Feature Update Error 0x80242016 in Windows 10/11

Published on: September 8, 2023 by Ramesh

When you use Windows Update to install a Feature update for Windows 10 or 11, the error code 0x80242016 may appear.

The error code 0x80242016 (“WU_E_UH_POSTREBOOTUNEXPECTEDSTATE”) means “The state of the update after its post-reboot operation has completed is unexpected.”Read more