Microsoft Common Language Runtime Native Compiler 100% CPU Usage

When you open Task Manager, you may see that the module “Microsoft common language runtime native compiler” may use 100% of the CPU and hamper the device’s performance.

If the task is ended manually, it starts up automatically after about 10-20 minutes. You may wonder what causes this issue and how to fix this.Read more

[SFC] You must be an administrator running a console session

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When you try to run Sfc.exe /scannow on Command Prompt to repair the system files, the following error message may appear:

You must be an administrator running a console session in order to
use the sfc utility.

This may happen even though you right-click Command Prompt from the Start menu search results, and click Run as administrator.Read more

Msg.exe is missing in Windows 10/11?

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Msg.exe is a built-in console tool that can send a message to a user on the same network.

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On Windows Home editions, you’ll see the following error when trying to run msg.exe:

'msg.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

That’s because the tool is available only in Windows 10/11 Pro and higher editions. This article explains how to get a copy of msg.exe for Home Edition users.Read more

How to Reset File History Back to Default Settings

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File History automatically backs up files in your libraries, contacts, favorites, and on your desktop. You can also find different versions of your files from a specific point in time. You can add and remove custom folder locations from the backup. The customizations are stored in the two XML files, Config1.xml and Config2.xml, in the File History folder.Read more

[Windows Setup] Setup.exe Immediately Crashes and Reboots Windows

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When you run Setup from the Windows 10 or 11 ISO, the system may immediately crash and reboot. The user may not realize the reboot was due to a kernel-mode crash.

For instance, running the Windows 11 22H2 setup from the ISO may crash the system and restart the PC immediately. The Installation Assistant or Media Creation Tool may crash/reboot the device after the download phase.Read more