If the system files in your Windows 10/11 computer become corrupt and the System File Checker (SFC /scannow) is unable to reinstate the critical system files, it’s due to corruption of the Component Store located in the C:\Windows\WinSxS directory. This directory contains the files needed for the SFC utility to restore missing or damaged system files. The Component store stores all the Windows system files grouped by components and as hard links.
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.
How to Remove Microsoft Edge Tab Button in Internet Explorer?
Since the Windows 10 Creators Update, the Microsoft Edge button has been added to the Internet Explorer tab bar, next to the New Tab button. Clicking this button launches Microsoft Edge web browser.Read more
What is Windows10Upgrade Folder and Can I Delete it?
The Windows10Upgrade folder located on the system drive is used by Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant. When you update Windows 10 using this tool, the Windows 10 image ESD file is downloaded to this folder.Read more
What is $SysReset Folder and Can I Delete it?
If File Explorer is set to display hidden files, you may have noticed a hidden $SysReset folder on the C:\ drive. What does this folder contain, and is it safe to delete?Read more
How to Reset OneDrive, or Uninstall and Reinstall it in Windows 10/11
OneDrive cloud storage feature is integrated into Windows 10 and 11. When the OneDrive app is running it automatically syncs files and folders in the background. If you encounter syncing issues with OneDrive, you may want to reset it completely using the hidden OneDrive.exe /reset command-line switch.Read more
Start Programs Elevated (as Administrator) from Run Dialog in Windows 10 [Ctrl + Shift]
If you want to edit your HOSTS file or any file that requires admin privileges to edit, you need to open Notepad or your preferred text editor as administrator. To start a program elevated, you usually right-click on the shortcut and click Run as Administrator from the context menu. Alternately, you can search for that program from Start menu, select the item, press Ctrl + Shift and press ENTER.Read more
[Fix] OneDrive High CPU Usage Problem in Windows 10
If the process OneDriveSetup.exe is hogging the CPU time in your Windows 10 system, here is how to fix the problem.Read more
“Show Most Used Apps” Setting Greyed out in Personalize
The “Show most used apps” toggle switch may be grayed out on the Personalization → Start page in Windows 10 or 11. This is due to a Privacy setting that turns off the ability to track recent programs.Read more
Microsoft Defender: “Managed by your administrator” or “Your IT administrator has limited access”
In the aftermath of a malware attack, the Windows Defender Security settings page may show the message Some settings are managed by your organization or This setting is managed by your administrator. The real-time protection and cloud-based protection options may remain disabled or grayed out.
Here is what the Windows Defender Settings page might look like. The controls for real-time protection, cloud-based protection, and Automatic sample submission options may be disabled and locked down or grayed out.Read more
Default Sign-in Option Changes to Password from PIN Automatically in Windows 10
When you sign-in to your user account or unlock the workstation, the last used sign-in method (PIN, Password or Windows Hello) is saved to the registry, and the same will be used the next time. However, you may notice that the default sign-in option reverts to password at every restart, even though you used PIN sign-in the last time to unlock the computer.Read more