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[Fix] BCD Error 0xc0000098 During Boot

Last Updated on: March 9, 2026 by Ramesh

When you start your computer, BCD error 0xc0000098 may appear, and pressing F1 may boot the system into Windows. Here’s the entire error message: Recovery Your PC/Device needs to be repaired The Boot Configuration Data file doesn’t contain valid information for an operating System File: \Boot\BCD Error code: 0xc0000098 You’ll need to use recovery tools. … Read more

[Fix] EFI System Partition Appears in Explorer

Last Updated on: April 26, 2024 by Ramesh

The EFI system partition, which contains your boot files and boot configuration database, is hidden by default. However, on some systems, the EFI partition may show up with a drive letter in File Explorer.

Microsoft Common Language Runtime Native Compiler 100% CPU Usage

Last Updated on: September 7, 2023 by Ramesh

When you open Task Manager, you may see that the module “Microsoft common language runtime native compiler” may use 100% of the CPU and hamper the device’s performance.

If the task is ended manually, it starts up automatically after about 10-20 minutes. You may wonder what causes this issue and how to fix this.Read more

How to Fix Pwrshsip.dll “Bad Image” Error

Last Updated on: March 9, 2026 by Ramesh

When you run a program, especially an Adobe app, the following error may occur:

[program.exe] - Bad Image

C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\pwrshsip.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support. Error status 0xc000012f.

How to Fix Epic Games Launcher Error 0xC000007B or 0xC000012F

Last Updated on: March 9, 2026 by Ramesh

When you run Epic Games Launcher, the error code 0xc000007b or 0xc000012f may appear. The full error message is mentioned below:

EpicGamesLauncher.exe - Application Error

The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b). Click OK to close the application.

Commands not recognized as an internal or external command in Command Prompt

Last Updated on: March 9, 2026 by Ramesh

When you run a command-line in a Command Prompt window, the following error may appear:

'help' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

[SFC] You must be an administrator running a console session

Last Updated on: July 28, 2023 by Ramesh

When you try to run Sfc.exe /scannow on Command Prompt to repair the system files, the following error message may appear:

You must be an administrator running a console session in order to
use the sfc utility.

This may happen even though you right-click Command Prompt from the Start menu search results, and click Run as administrator.Read more

Shell Folder Icons Appear on the Desktop in Windows 11

Last Updated on: September 7, 2023 by Ramesh

music, pictures, videos, desktop, downloads, home icons appear on desktop - how to hide them

On some systems, the shell folders such as Music, Pictures, Desktop, Downloads, Videos, and Home icons appear on the desktop after installing Windows 11. These shell folders are not supposed to appear on the desktop by default.Read more

Msg.exe is missing in Windows 10/11?

Last Updated on: March 14, 2026 by Ramesh

Msg.exe is a built-in console tool that can send a message to a user on the same network.

On Windows Home editions, you’ll see the following error when trying to run msg.exe:Read more

How to Reset File History Back to Default Settings

Published on: July 6, 2023 by Ramesh

File History automatically backs up files in your libraries, contacts, favorites, and on your desktop. You can also find different versions of your files from a specific point in time. You can add and remove custom folder locations from the backup. The customizations are stored in the two XML files, Config1.xml and Config2.xml, in the File History folder.Read more