This app tells you how to determine which apps on your computer require .NET Framework to work correctly. This can be determined on a per-app basis.Read more
Windows 10
This category contains posts about Microsoft’s latest Operating System – Windows 10.Windows 10’s always been interesting, as every new major update will usually include additional features.
Recover Registry Hives from a System Restore Point or Shadow Copy
This article explains how to restore registry hives or files from shadow copies. This can be helpful if the current registry hives are damaged and cannot be loaded.
Shadow copy, or Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS), is a Windows feature that creates snapshots or backup copies of files and volumes, even while they are in use. When you create a System Restore Point, it also creates a shadow copy because System Restore is based on VSS.Read more
Phone Link: The feature has been blocked by your system administrator
When you start the Phone Link app, you may be informed that the feature has been blocked by your administrator.
The feature has been blocked by your system administrator. Contact your system administrator for more info.
How To List All Store Apps that Use a Specific Runtime
Most Store apps require a runtime package to work correctly. For example, the Microsoft Store app requires the Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.8 and Microsoft.VCLibs.140 runtimes. This post tells you how to list all Store apps that use a particular runtime.
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How to Clear Windows Update History
This post explains how to clear the Windows Update history on Windows 10 and 11.
The Windows Update client keeps track of installed and failed updates. The updates include Feature updates, monthly Cumulative Updates (Quality Updates), driver updates, Microsoft Defender Antivirus definitions, Windows Security Platform updates, and other non-security updates. There is no GUI option to clear the update history.
How to Backup the EFI System Partition
The EFI partition contains the boot files and the boot configuration database (BCD). Some OEMs also store the BIOS image backups and additional tools in the EFI partition. This post explains how to back up the files in the EFI partition. Backup the EFI System Partition The EFI partition has a special partition identifier, so … Read more
Explorer.exe error when selecting Open File Location
When you right-click on a shortcut on the desktop or Start menu and choose Open file location, the following error may occur:
Explorer.EXE This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Settings page.
Compressed (zipped) Folder Missing in the New menu
When you right-click on the desktop and click New, the Compressed (zipped) Folder option may be missing.Read more
Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (msdt.exe) asks for a Passkey
MSDT stands for Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool. This tool was previously used by Microsoft technical support to analyze diagnostic data for troubleshooting remotely. MSDT.exe can also run built-in troubleshooters, such as the Audio troubleshooter and the Windows Update troubleshooter. Why does msdt.exe ask for a Passkey? When you run msdt.exe without any command-line arguments, it … Read more
