After installing the April 2023 quality updates on some Windows 10 or 11 computers, the Default Apps window may open when Chrome is launched. Resetting default apps or reinstalling Chrome does not fix the issue.Read more
Windows 11
New “Text Document” missing from Right-Click menu in Windows 11
When you right-click on the desktop and click “New,” the New menu may not contain the “Text Document” option on your Windows 11 computer. This article tells you how to bring the “Text Document” option back.Read more
[Fix] Local Security Authority protection is off; device may be vulnerable
When you enable the Local Security Authority protection in Windows Security → Device Security → Core isolation page on your Windows 11 22H2 (and higher) computer, the yellow exclamation continues to appear.Read more
McpManagementService Error Code: 15100 – Failed to Read Description
When you open Services MMC and double-click “McpManagementService”, the properties dialog may show the error 15100.Read more
[Fix] OneDrive DesktopWindowXamlSource Empty Taskbar Window
Many users are experiencing an issue with the OneDrive app wherein an empty window titled “DesktopWindowXamlSource” appears on the taskbar. Closing the window will terminate OneDrive. This issue seems to occur on Windows 10 and 11 systems, irrespective of the version or build installed.Read more
[0x80070002 – 0x4000B] Failed to determine source edition type!
When you run Windows Setup to repair or upgrade your Windows 10 or 11 computer, the Setup fails with the following error:Read more
Windows Security Icon Missing from Tray and the Task Manager Startup Tab
The Windows Security tray icon provides a convenient way to run a quick scan, check for definition updates, or launch the Windows Security app quickly. However, in some systems, the icon may be missing from the notification area.Read more
Restore Missing Delivery Optimization Service (DoSvc)
If the Delivery Optimization Service (DoSvc) is missing in the Services MMC console in Windows 10/11, use the registry fix in this article to restore it.Read more
How to Collect Diagnostic Logs in Windows
There are many different types of diagnostic logs in Windows. Each log is to diagnose a specific component. The Windows Update client creates the Windows Update ETL or Windows Update log files, the Component-Based Servicing uses “cbs.log”, and the DISM tool writes to “dism.log”, etc.Read more
How to Open “Device and Printers” in Windows 11
In Windows 11 22H2 and up, when you double-click “Devices and Printers” from the classic Control Panel, it redirects you to the Settings → Bluetooth & devices page. You may wonder how to access the classic Device and Printers Control Panel applet.Read more
