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How to Recover PATH Variable After Deleting it Accidentally

Last Updated on: June 14, 2022 by Ramesh

The PATH is a variable that Windows uses to locate needed executables, especially from the command line. Unfortunately, there are situations where users accidentally delete the PATH variable. This can happen when users inadvertently overwrite the PATH data rather than appending them.

There are also cases where some buggy applications or installers have wiped out the entire PATH environment variable data. This article explains the different ways to recover the PATH variable that was accidentally erased.Read more

Windows Update Error 0x80092004 in Windows 7

Last Updated on: August 25, 2022 by Ramesh

When you attempt to install the KB4516065 Monthly Rollup Update (September 10, 2019) on your Windows 7 computer, the error 80092004 appears.Read more

Media Creation Tool Error 0x80072F8F – 0x20000 in Windows 7/8

Last Updated on: August 2, 2023 by Ramesh

When you attempt to upgrade to Windows 10 from a Windows 7/8 computer using Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool, the error 0x80072F8F - 0x20000 may appear. The full error message verbatim is below:Read more

You’ll need a new app to open this windowsdefender link

Last Updated on: March 13, 2026 by Ramesh

After installing the Windows 11 Feature Update, you may notice that the Windows Defender Security settings page can’t be opened. Nothing may happen when you open the Windows Security dashboard, or the following error may occur when you do so:Read more

How to Restore Old Classic Notepad in Windows 11

Last Updated on: April 15, 2024 by Ramesh

Windows 11 comes with the modern Notepad app that automatically replaces the old/classic Notepad program. The new Notepad UWP app supports color emojis, dark mode, RichEdit editing enhancements, Ctrl+} for toggling between matching brackets/parentheses, multilevel undo, drag & drop, and automatic URL detection.Read more

[Fix] PDF Preview Shows Directory Index or ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND

Last Updated on: August 9, 2023 by Ramesh

When you preview PDF files in File Explorer or Microsoft Outlook on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer, the preview pane may show the directory index of the current folder instead of previewing the PDF file’s contents.

In some cases, it shows the following error:

File not found

It may have been moved, edited, or deleted.
ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND

How to Get Back Enhancements Tab (Loudness Equalization) in Speaker Properties

Published on: February 2, 2022 by Ramesh

get enhancement tab in speaker properties

After installing the audio driver update or upgrading the Operating System, you may notice that the “Enhancements” tab is missing in the Speaker/Microphone properties window.

The Enhancements tab provides options to configure Bass Boost, Virtual Surround, Room Correction, Loudness Equalization, and other features.

Master List of Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 11

Published on: February 2, 2022 by Ramesh

This page has the complete list of keyboard shortcuts for Windows 11.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows 11 (General)
Windows Logo key (Winkey)
Command Prompt
Dialog box
File Explorer
Virtual Desktops
Taskbar
Settings
Accessibility

Fix for Malwarebytes Error “Unable to connect the Service”

Last Updated on: August 9, 2023 by Ramesh

malwarebytes unable to connect to service

When you try to open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) software on your Windows computer, you may receive the following error:

Unable to start

Unable to connect the Service

If you attempt to start the “Malwarebytes Service” (MBAMService) service via Services MMC (services.msc), the following error may occur:

Windows could not start the Malwarebytes Service service on Local Computer.

Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start.

Additionally, when you check the dependencies of any service in the Services MMC, the following error is shown:

Service Dependencies

Win32: The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.

The above errors occur if the “Windows Management Instrumentation” (WinMgmt) service is not running.Read more

[Fix] Can’t Change File Association via Default Apps in Windows 11

Last Updated on: July 21, 2022 by Ramesh

After installing third-party software on your Windows 11 computer, the ability to associate file types such as JPG, JPE, JPEG, PNG, MPG, MPEG, and other file types may be hampered. Here are the issues you may encounter when attempting to change the file association for the said file types.

When you right-click on an image file such as .jpg, click Open With, and select Choose another app, the “Always use this app to open .jpg files” checkbox is missing.

If you right-click on the image file and click Properties, the “Change…” button is missing:

In the Settings → Apps → Default apps dialog, the “Choose a default” button would be grayed out when you type the file extension (e.g., .jpg, .png, etc.) in the text box.

As a result, you may be unable to change the file association for image (and some video) file types.Read more