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
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McpManagementService Error Code: 15100 – Failed to Read Description
When you open Services MMC and double-click “McpManagementService”, the properties dialog may show the error 15100.Read more
[Fix] OneDrive DesktopWindowXamlSource Empty Taskbar Window
Many users are experiencing an issue with the OneDrive app wherein an empty window titled “DesktopWindowXamlSource” appears on the taskbar. Closing the window will terminate OneDrive. This issue seems to occur on Windows 10 and 11 systems, irrespective of the version or build installed.Read more
How to Make UAC Always ask for Password on Admin Accounts
When you’re login to an admin account and initiate an action that requires administrative rights (elevation of privilege), the UAC will ask for consent (instead of the username and password.) You select either Yes (“Permit”) or No (“Deny”) in the consent dialog. This operation will happen on the secure desktop. However, Windows binaries will be allowed to perform an operation that requires elevation without consent or credentials. This is the default behavior for admin-approval mode in Windows.Read more
Windows Security Icon Missing from Tray and the Task Manager Startup Tab
The Windows Security tray icon provides a convenient way to run a quick scan, check for definition updates, or launch the Windows Security app quickly. However, in some systems, the icon may be missing from the notification area.Read more
How to Collect Diagnostic Logs in Windows
There are many different types of diagnostic logs in Windows. Each log is to diagnose a specific component. The Windows Update client creates the Windows Update ETL or Windows Update log files, the Component-Based Servicing uses “cbs.log”, and the DISM tool writes to “dism.log”, etc.Read more
How to Open “Device and Printers” in Windows 11
In Windows 11 22H2 and up, when you double-click “Devices and Printers” from the classic Control Panel, it redirects you to the Settings → Bluetooth & devices page. You may wonder how to access the classic Device and Printers Control Panel applet.Read more
Event ID 1108/4688 Process Creation Audit Issue Fixed in KB5020044
If process creation audit is enabled, Windows is supposed to create an event log entry (ID: 4688) for every new process creation event. However, Windows 11 22H2 had a bug wherein the process creation audit logging didn’t work.Read more
Task Manager text unreadable after installing KB5020044
After installing the KB5020044 update for Windows 11, Task Manager might display certain elements in the user interface (UI) in unexpected colors. On affected devices, Task Manager should function as expected, but some parts of the UI might not be readable. You might be affected by this issue if you have “Choose your mode” set … Read more
Lock Screen Slideshow: Folder isn’t supported because of its location
When you attempt to add a folder source for the lock screen slideshow by clicking on the Browse button and choosing the folder, the following message appears:Read more
