A new malware emerged in the 1st week of August 2023 that has infected many computers already. The origin of the malware is yet to be traced, but the malware adds six scheduled tasks, each of which runs rhc.exe, wscript.exe agile2.vbs, ytcheckts.vbs, and php.exe.Read more
Windows 11
Add “Play All” Right-Click Menu for Music and Video Files in Windows 11
Using a registry tweak discussed in this article, you can add the “Play all” command to the right-click menu to play all music or video files in the current folder.
The classic ribbon UI in Windows 10 was awesome. But the new File Explorer UI in Windows 11 lacks functionality. It doesn’t have the much useful command buttons for Slideshow, Play All option for music and video files, Email, Zip, etc.
SecurityHealthService “The service is not responding to the control function” Error
The Windows Security app may not open or the window may appear blank. When you try to start “Windows Security Service” (SecurityHealthService) via Services MMC or command-line, it may get stuck in the “START_PENDING” state and the following error may appear:
The service is not responding to the control function.
How to Open Control Panel in Windows 11
You can use Control Panel to change settings for Windows. These settings control nearly everything about how Windows looks and works, and you can use them to set up Windows so that it’s just right for you. Since Windows 10, many Control Panel settings have been moved to the Settings app. The classic Control Panel is still there, but its entry points are not prominent.Read more
How to Bulk Reset Exclusions in Windows Defender
In the aftermath of a malware attack, you often end up with unwanted exclusion entries in Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Exclusions may exist for a folder, file, file type, or process. These exclusions can be cleared by opening the Virus and Threat Protection page in Windows Security.Read more
How to Install a Feature On Demand (FOD) Package Offline
Features on Demand (FODs) are Windows features that can be added anytime. Standard features include language resources like handwriting recognition or other features like the .NET Framework (.NetFx3). When Windows 10, 11, or Windows Server needs a new feature, it can request the feature package from Windows Update.Read more
Sound Scheme “Windows Default” has Yellow Exclamation Mark
When you open the Sounds dialog (mmsys.cpl) and switch to the “Windows Default” sound scheme, some program events may show up with a yellow exclamation mark — actually, a yellow triangle with a black exclamation mark.Read more
[Fix] F8 Legacy Boot does not work
The “bootmenupolicy” setting in the Boot Configuration Database (BCD) defines the type of boot menu (Standard vs. Legacy) the system will use. For Windows 11, 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows RT, the default is Standard. For Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, the default is Legacy. When Legacy is selected, the Advanced options menu (F8) is available.Read more
[Fix] BCD Error 0xc0000098 During Boot
When you start your computer, BCD error 0xc0000098 may appear, and pressing F1 may boot the system into Windows. Here’s the entire error message: Recovery Your PC/Device needs to be repaired The Boot Configuration Data file doesn’t contain valid information for an operating System File: \Boot\BCD Error code: 0xc0000098 You’ll need to use recovery tools. … Read more