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VSS Event Log Errors: Event IDs 8193 and 13

Last Updated on: August 2, 2023 by Ramesh

After upgrading to Windows 10 v1903, two VSS error entries appear in the Application event log during every shutdown. The Event IDs are 8193 and 13 with the event source as VSS. Along with the two error logs, an informational event (ID: 8224) is also recorded during the user session instead of shutdown. Here are the sample events:

Log Name:      Application
Source:        VSS
Date:          5/22/2019 10:43:47 AM
Event ID:      13
Task Category: None
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      DESKTOP-JKJ4G5Q
Description:
Volume Shadow Copy Service information: The COM Server with CLSID {4e14fba2-2e22-11d1-9964-00c04fbbb345} and name CEventSystem cannot be started. [0x8007045b, A system shutdown is in progress.


Log Name:      Application
Source:        VSS
Date:          5/22/2019 10:43:47 AM
Event ID:      8193
Task Category: None
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      DESKTOP-JKJ4G5Q
Description:
Volume Shadow Copy Service error: Unexpected error calling routine CoCreateInstance.  hr = 0x8007045b, A system shutdown is in progress.

Log Name:      Application
Source:        VSS
Date:          5/22/2019 11:14:56 AM
Event ID:      8224
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      DESKTOP-JKJ4G5Q
Description:
The VSS service is shutting down due to idle timeout.

Install-Module command was found in the module PowerShellGet

Published on: July 8, 2019 by Ramesh

PowerShell’s Install-Module cmdlet downloads one or more modules from a repository and installs them on the local computer. But, when you run Install-Module, you may get the following error: Install-Module : The ‘Install-Module’ command was found in the module ‘PowerShellGet’, but the module could not be loaded. For more information, run ‘Import-Module PowerShellGet’. At line:1 … Read more

Microsoft Store error 0x80D02017 in Windows 10

Last Updated on: August 2, 2023 by Ramesh

After installing a Windows 10 feature update, you may be unable to download apps or update existing apps in the Microsoft Store. Downloading apps or updating them results in the error 0x80D02017 with the description saying “Unknown”.

Running the Store apps troubleshooter, reinstalling Microsoft Store or resetting the Store using wsreset.exe may not fix the problem.

The following errors may also be seen in the Windows Event Viewer.

Source: C:\BA\18\s\src\App\DependencyResolver\MvrDependencyResolver.cs (53)"
Information Windows-ApplicationModel-Store-SDK 4 StorefrontClient "ErrorDialogViewModel. Context: WU, Code: 0x80D02017, Title(ShortDescription): Something unexpected happened ButtonLabel: Close, Link: feedback-hub:?tabid=2&categoryid=20&searchString=Code: 0x80D02017
Function: Initialize


Source: C:\BA\18\s\src\App\ViewModels\Dialogs\ErrorDialogViewModel.cs (132)"
Information Windows-ApplicationModel-Store-SDK 4 StorefrontClient "ErrorDialogViewModel. ButtonOneLabel: Report this problem ButtonTwoLabel: Close, Link: feedback-hub:?tabid=2&categoryid=20&searchString=Code: 0x80D02017
Function: SetAction

This problem can be fixed by turning off IPv6 in some systems.Read more

Windows Update Service Properties Grayed Out in Services MMC

Last Updated on: March 30, 2024 by Ramesh

windows update service properties tab grayed out - wuauserv sddl fix

When you open the Services MMC (services.msc) and double-click Windows Update service properties, the Start and Stop buttons are grayed out. Also, you may be unable to change the service Startup type.

As a workaround, you can change the service startup and other settings using the registry or run the SC.exe command-line tool under the SYSTEM account and modify the service settings.

This article tells you how to make the Windows Update service configurable (by administrators) using the Services MMC.Read more

Error 0x80070422 in Windows Update and Store

Last Updated on: October 13, 2024 by Ramesh

When you open Settings and check for updates on your Windows 10 or 11 computer, the error 0x80070422 appears. Here is the entire error message:

There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80070422)

What is PortableBaseLayer Partition in Windows 10 Disk Management

Last Updated on: July 12, 2019 by Ramesh

After upgrading to Windows 10 version 1903 (Codenamed “19H1”), the Disk Management window may show an additional drive named PortableBaseLayer of size 8191 MB (8 GB) When the PortableBaseLayer drive is right-clicked, all the options (except Properties) are grayed out. PortableBaseLayer also shows up in the defragmenter (“Optimize drives”) window as a virtual hard disk. … Read more

Show Full Path in the Address Bar for Special Folders in Windows 10

Published on: June 23, 2019 by Ramesh

Quick access contains links to Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Music, and Videos folders by default. When you access one of those special folder links via Quick access, the address bar shows the location as This PC → Documents, This PC → Desktop etc, instead of the absolute path to the Documents or the Desktop folder.

And, when you click on the address bar or press Alt + D, only the folder name – e.g., Desktop appears instead of its absolute path.

The same happens to other shell folders such as Documents, Pictures, Videos, Music, Downloads, etc.,

You may be wondering how to make Windows 10’s File Explorer show the full path of the shell folders. And, this article tells you how to accomplish that using the Windows Registry.

How to Uninstall a Windows Update Offline via Windows RE

Last Updated on: January 26, 2024 by Ramesh

If a recently installed cumulative update or feature update has rendered your Windows 10/11 computer unbootable, you can use the Windows Recovery Options to uninstall the newly installed update.

You can uninstall a recent update using two methods, and this article explains both ways.Read more

Clear all notifications in Action Center using Keyboard or Shortcut

Last Updated on: August 8, 2023 by Ramesh

The Action Center in Windows 10 is a slide-out pane where all system notifications are displayed and it has quick action buttons to various Windows settings. Any notification shown on your taskbar will be added to the Action Center. The unread (new) notifications count is also displayed on the Action Center notification area icon.

The Action Center may accumulate too many messages over time. To clear them simply click on the Clear all notifications link at the bottom of the Action Center slide-out pane. This article tells you how to clear specific notifications using a shortcut.Read more

What is Enhanced Search (Indexing Options) in Windows 10?

Last Updated on: April 11, 2025 by Ramesh

Windows 10 1903 (codenamed “19H1”) introduces a new search option named Enhanced under the Find My Files section on the Settings page. Many users may be wondering what the “Enhanced” setting is all about and the difference between Classic and Enhanced search modes.Read more