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.
When Microsoft Defender Antivirus finds a virus, it asks you what action to take on the threat. The options are “Remove”, “Quarantine”, and “Allow on device”.
You may wonder:
The PowerShell cmdlet Start-MpScan starts a Microsoft Defender antivirus scan, but PowerShell offers no option to stop an ongoing scan. You may wonder how to cancel an ongoing quick/full scan started with Start-MpScan.Read more
If you cannot install or update apps via the Microsoft Store app in Windows 10 or 11, you can download and install the offline installer for the corresponding app.
This article tells you how to download the offline installer (.appx, .appxpackage, or .msixbundle) for any Microsoft Store app.Read more
MicrosoftSecurityApp.exe (located under “c:\program files\windowsapps\”) is a legit program found on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. MicrosoftSecurityApp.exe is part of the Microsoft Defender store app below.
When you attempt to run setup.exe from the Windows 10 or 11 ISO, the following error may occur:
Install Windows The file 'autorun.dll' could not be loaded or is corrupt. Setup cannot continue. Error code is [0x7E]
Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.7 is a framework that provides Microsoft UI controls and features for Windows UWP apps. This package is required by other Store apps to work correctly. For example, the following store apps require Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.7.Read more
File Explorer shows the EXIF information (e.g., the Camera model, Dimensions, etc.,) in the Details pane. However, on some systems, the metadata may appear completely empty.Read more
If you’re using Windows 10 or 11 Home Edition, you can upgrade to Pro Edition (the upgrade costs USD 99) by changing the product key and activating it. This article tells you how to upgrade Windows 10/11 Home to Pro. No reinstallation is required.Read more
When you install Windows 10 or 11, the setup may fail with the error 0x80070002-0x20009.
0x80070002 – 0x20009 The installation failed in SAFE_OS phase with an error during PREPARE_ROLLBACK operation.
When you run the SetupDiag tool, the SetupDiagResults.log may show the following:Read more
When you open Settings → Accounts → Sign-in Options, the Sign-in Options page may be completely empty. As a result, you cannot modify the PIN, dynamic lock, or other sign-in settings.Read more