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Fix: Can’t Download Samsung Notes from Microsoft Store

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When you search for “Samsung Notes” in the Microsoft Store app, the app is available in the listing, but the Get/Download button may be missing. Solution Method 1: Install Samsung Notes using Winget Open an admin Command Prompt window and run: winget install “Samsung Notes” or  winget install 9NBLGGH43VHV This downloads and installs Samsung Notes … Read more

How to Add the Folders Group to This PC in Windows 11

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The October 18, 2022 KB5019509 update for Windows 11 introduces tab support in Explorer. However, the update also removes the “Folders” group in This PC. As you see in the above screenshot, only the “Devices and drives” section is available. In the earlier builds, the Folders group contained the links to your special folders. This … Read more

Error “Something happened and your PIN isn’t available” in Diagnostic Startup

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The System Configuration utility (msconfig.exe) has a mode called “Diagnostic startup, ” which starts Windows with minimal drivers and services. Over 200 services are disabled in that mode.

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After enabling the Diagnostic Startup mode in the System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe) and rebooting, you may be unable to sign in to your account using your PIN. The following error appears on the sign-in screen:Read more

Get the Install Date/Time of Store Apps in Windows 10

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The Apps & Features page in Windows 10 shows you the installation date (without the time) for each UWP app. In Windows 10, this information is stored in the registry.

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Unfortunately, PowerShell’s Get-AppxPackage cmdlet doesn’t display the installation timestamp data. But you can get the list of app packages and the corresponding install date and time using a script discussed in this post.Read more

How to Completely Uninstall a Driver in Windows 11/10

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Windows comes with many built-in drivers for various hardware. When you connect a device to your computer, Windows will automatically install drivers from the driver store. If a suitable driver is unavailable in the store, you can use the vendor-supplied device driver or let Windows download the device driver automatically from the Microsoft Update servers.Read more