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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.
Task View Window “New Desktop” Button Missing in Windows 10
Windows 10 introduces a feature wherein you can create multiple virtual desktops by clicking the Task View icon and clicking the New Desktop (+) symbol. If the “New Desktop” option is missing in your system, then your system is probably in Tablet mode. Also in Tablet mode, the desktop icons aren’t shown, the Start page … Read more
Error “Windows cannot find wuapp.exe” And its Workaround in Windows 10
In Windows 10, when you click Windows Update from the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, the error “Windows cannot find wuapp.exe” occurs. This is because the file wuapp.exe, Windows Update page launcher tool that existed in earlier versions of Windows has been removed in Windows 10; but Internet Explorer 11 still references this file.Read more
List All Running Store Apps With Process ID and Package Name Using Tasklist.exe
Using the Tasklist.exe command-line utility you can get the list of running Windows Store Apps along with their respective Process IDs, Memory Usage and Package Names. Here is how.Read more
Restore Windows Defender Scheduled Scan Task After Deleting it Accidentally
Windows Defender’s built-in scheduled task named “Windows Defender Scheduled Scan” is run by Automatic Maintenance when the system is idle. If you’ve deleted this task by mistake, this post tells you how to get it back in Windows 10. Use any one of the following methods.Read more
Fix: Cannot Rename or Move Folders – The File or folder does not exist
When you try to move or rename a folder in Windows 10 or 11, the errors Can’t find the specified file, and The file or folder does not exist occur. Also, duplicate icons with no text appear for special folders, namely Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and Videos, under This PC section in File Explorer.Read more
Folders Refresh Automatically If Desktop Slideshow and Accent Color are Enabled
If you’re noticing a problem where folder contents automatically refresh at specific intervals in Windows 10/11, this is due to the combination of the two settings, Desktop Background Slideshow (or Windows Spotlight) and “Automatically pick an accent color”.
When both options are enabled, the Windows Shell sends the refresh message to all the windows every time the wallpaper changes. This causes folders to refresh the views. The automatic folder refresh would be annoying, especially if you’re scrolling through a folder containing too many files, and after a refresh, the scroll bar moves right back to the top.Read more
[Fix] File Explorer Error Windows cannot find “” in Windows 10
When you click the File Explorer shortcut in the Taskbar or launch Explorer using WinKey + E hotkey, error “Windows cannot find “”. Make sure you typed the name correctly” may occur. This happens if you’ve disabled the Quick access feature using registry edit, and File Explorer is set to open in Quick access view … Read more
How to Assign HotKeys for Windows 10 Start Menu Shortcuts
Here is a quick tip for users who’ve just upgraded to Windows 10 and wondering how to assign shortcut keys for Start menu shortcuts in All apps, as well as for Pinned items.Read more
Restore Missing Administrative Tools Shortcuts in Windows 10
The Administrative Tools folder in the Start menu contains a list of shortcuts to launch admin tools like Perfmon, Resmon, Computer Management, Registry Editor, etc. If your Administrative Tools folder is empty, use one of these ways to restore the default shortcuts. Method 1: Restore missing shortcuts using SFC The default Administrative Tools shortcuts can be … Read more