On Windows 10, after taking a screenshot using the Win + Shift + S keyboard sequence, you need to click on the notification to open the snip in the Snipping Tool and then save it manually. You wonder if an option exists to auto-save Win + Shift + S screenshots in Windows 10.Read more
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.
Old menu bar appears in File Explorer in Windows 10 or 11
When you open File Explorer in Windows 10 or 11, the old menu bar containing the File, Edit, View, and Tools menu options may appear.
The menu bar may appear with a white background and doesn’t look good in dark mode. And there is no GUI option to hide the old menu bar. Previously there was a setting (“Always show menus”) in the Folder Options dialog, but it has been removed in the recent builds.Read more
How to Uninstall and Reinstall MSPaint in Windows 10
If Microsoft Paint is missing in your Windows 10 computer, you can reinstall it using Windows Features or DISM.
Note that the information in this article doesn’t work in Windows 11. It’s because Windows 11 ships with the Store version of Paint.
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How to Block the Windows 11 (24H2) Feature Update
If you’re using Windows 10 or an earlier version of Windows 11, such as 23H2, you can block the Windows 11 24H2 Feature update from being offered or installed automatically via Windows Update.
Windows 10 22H2 is supported till October 2025, and Windows 11 23H2 till November 2025. Until then, you can defer the latest feature update (24H2) if you don’t need it now.
To block the 24H2 update, you can use the “ProductVersion”, “TargetReleaseVersion”, and “TargetReleaseVersionInfo” registry values or the equivalent Group Policy setting.Read more
Error 0xc1900201 When Updating to Windows 11 24H2
When you attempt to upgrade to the latest feature update (e.g., Windows 11 24H2). the following error may occur:
This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements. We couldn't update system reserved partition.
The error code 0xc1900201 – 0x40008 or 0xc1900200 – 0x20008 will be logged in the setupact.log.Read more
HP: There is not enough free disk space to complete the System BIOS
When you attempt to update the BIOS on an HP computer, the following error may occur:
There is not enough free disk space to complete the System BIOS and Device Firmware update operation. Delete some files to free disk space then retry again.
Why didn’t I get the Windows 11 24H2 update?
Even though Windows Update works fine and delivers quality updates and other updates correctly, you wonder why it doesn’t offer the latest Feature update (e.g., Windows 11 24H2) on your system.Read more
Paint 3D Deprecated: Download “Paint 3D” Offline Installer
When you open Paint 3D, the following notification appears under the toolbar area:
Paint 3D won't be available in the Microsoft Store or receive future updates starting on November 4, 2024.
Multiple Rundll32.exe (Windows Host Process) Entries in Task Manager
When you open Task Manager, hundreds of Windows host process (Rundll32) processes may be running. While rundll32.exe, located in the “c:\windows\system32” folder, is a legitimate Windows file, you wonder why so many instances are running.