If you have accidentally deleted the Windows 10 apps folders such as SystemApps, WindowsApps, or the Packages folder (in Local Application Data), here is how to restore them back.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.
Add Bash to the Right-Click Menu for Folders in Windows 10
So you installed Bash in Windows 10 (Anniversary Update v1607) and wondering how to add it to the right-click menu for folders, like the built-in “Open Command window here” option? Here is a registry edit to add “Bash here” to the context menu for folders and desktop.Read more
File System and Storage Diagnostic Tool StorDiag.exe in Windows 10
The Windows 10 Redstone 1 update silently adds a new console tool (StorDiag.exe) which can be used to collect storage and file system diagnostic logs. This is a useful tool for identifying problems with your hard drive or the file system, and the collected data can be helpful for troubleshooting purposes.Read more
How to Disable File Explorer Ads (Sync Provider Notifications) in Windows 10
Starting with Windows 10 Insider Build 14901, Microsoft would be sending out new notifications within File Explorer to educate users about Windows 10’s features. Here is how the notifications or ads would look like.Read more
Get back Classic Sticky Notes After Installing Windows 10 Anniversary Update
With the Redstone update, Sticky Notes has been transformed into a modern (UWP) program with new features added. The original desktop version of Stick Notes is discontinued and the last desktop version of the StikyNot.exe is 10586.494.Read more
Speed Up Windows 10 Start Menu by Disabling Animation Effects
With the visual effects turned on by default, Windows 10 Start menu may open a bit slow, caused by animation effect of the Start frame (window) as well as the animation of elements inside the Start menu.Read more
Associate .SH Shell Scripts with Bash in Windows 10
If you’ve installed Bash on Ubuntu on Windows in Windows 10 version 1607 and higher, and want to associate .SH shell scripts with Bash, here is a quick script solution.Read more
How to Use Quick Assist in Windows 10 to Give and Get Assistance Remotely?
Quick Assist is a remote assistance program which is included in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, but not much advertised. Here is a walk-through on how to use “Quick Assist”.Read more
Remove “3D Print with 3D Builder” Right-Click Menu Option in Windows 10
The Windows 10 Redstone build adds 3D Print with 3D Builder option to the right-click menu for image file types. This option remains in the context menu even if you uninstall 3D Builder, and clicking “3D Print with 3D Builder” in the right-click menu would reinstall 3D Builder app automatically. If you don’t use 3D builder, here is how to remove the context menu entry.Read more
How to Disable the Lock Screen in Windows 10 and 11
Do you find the Windows lock screen inconvenient and unnecessary? This post explains how to disable the lock screen in Windows 10 and 11.
The lock screen although conceals the login screen with a nice looking wallpaper, it takes an extra mouse click, touch, or keypress to go to the login screen where you input your credentials. This is not just during the first login, but every time you need to unlock a workstation – locked either due to screensaver or power options timeout, when resuming from sleep or hibernate mode, or the user has locked the workstation earlier.