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When you open the classic Programs and Features (appwiz.cpl) window, in the uninstall screen, it may only show the name of the program and the size. The Date and Type columns may be empty.Read more
When you run DiskPart, the following error may appear: DiskPart has encountered an error: The specified service does not exist as an installed service. See the System Event Log for more information. Cause The above error occurs if the “Virtual Disk” service (VDS) has been deleted from the system. Resolution To restore the Virtual Disk … Read more
The KB5034204 (2014-01), KB5034765 (2014-02), and KB5035853 (2024-03) Cumulative updates may fail with the error code 0x800f0922, which indicates a rollback has occurred.
The update fails due to a version mismatch error. The CBS.log file may show the following entry:
Error 0x80070519 in WinREAgent::WinREServicingManager::InternalLoad (base\diagnosis\srt\winreagent\dll\winreservicingmanager.cpp:1044): Version mismatch, saved Servicing manager is in a different version
When you right-click on a shell folder like Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Music, or Videos and click “Pin to Quick access”, nothing may happen. Also, the item is not pinned when you drag the shell folder and drop it in the Quick Access (Home) area.Read more
When you run a full scan using Microsoft Defender Antivirus, about 30 seconds to 1 minute into the scan, the CPU usage spikes and uses up all the remaining CPU. Its CPU usage remains at 100% throughout the full scan. The CPU fan becomes loud. Due to this issue, systems with heating issues may abruptly … Read more
When you access the “Change desktop icons” dialog and add the “User’s Files” icon to the desktop in Windows 11, the “User’s Files” icon may appear very small.Read more
To download the Windows 11 ISO or create a USB setup disk, you can use the Media Creation Tool (MCT). The ISO can be used to do an in-place upgrade or repair install on an existing Windows computer. Whereas the USB setup disk can be used to do an in-place upgrade, repair install on an existing Windows system, or cleanly install Windows 11 on a new PC.Read more
When you attempt to change my desktop wallpaper, the “Background” dropdown option may be greyed out in Settings → Personalize. The “choose your background color” option may also be grayed out. Also, on the top, it says the following: Some of these settings are hidden or managed by your organization. This happens even if your … Read more
When you open Settings and click “Apps”, the “Startup” option may be missing. The Startup option lets you manage apps that start automatically when you sign in. Despite this issue, the Task Manager’s Startup tab may show the startup entries correctly.Read more
After resetting your computer or performing a clean install of Windows 11, the Windows Security app may not load. It may stall with the shield icon showing up or a blank page. This happens even if you’ve chosen the Cloud download option during the Reset.Read more