Windows 11

Windows Modules Installer (TrustedInstaller) Service Missing or Throws Error 3

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Regedit.exe File Import menu - Registry Editor

When you open the Services MMC, the Windows Modules Installer Service (“TrustedInstaller”) service may be missing from the list. On some systems, the Windows Modules Installer service may exist, but attempting to start the service causes error 3. Windows could not start the Windows Modules Installer service on Local Computer. Error 3: The system cannot … Read more

Find Unnecessary Device Drivers in your Windows PC

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Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) setup screen

Your Windows installation may get bloated over time with unwanted device driver packages. The driver store may accumulate drivers that aren’t required by the system — i.e., the hardware no longer exists, or another package has superseded the driver. You can remove device drivers in Windows using several methods. But how do you find out … Read more

Windows Update Service “Access is Denied” When Changing Startup Type

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windows update service options grayed out - wuauserv

When you open the Services MMC and change the Windows Update service’s startup type, the “Access is denied” error occurs after clicking Apply or OK. Cause The above error occurs due to tightened permissions for the Windows Update service’s registry key(s). Resolution To resolve the issue, change ownership of the “wuauserv” registry key and assign … Read more