Based on the fix posted at Krusted.com for the Google Chrome tile icon size issue in the Windows 10 Start screen, I wrote a small VBScript to automate the process. This script might come in handy as you need to repeat the fix again every time after updating Google Chrome.Read more
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OneDrive Appears in Explorer Even If “Prevent the Usage of OneDrive” Policy is Enabled
Even after enabling the Prevent the Usage of OneDrive for file storage Group Policy to disable OneDrive, the OneDrive shell folder may still show up in File Explorer navigation pane and File Open and Save As dialogs in every program, including Office.Read more
Error “The Selected Task ‘Name’ No longer exists” Starting Task Scheduler
When a scheduled task gets corrupt, errors such as The selected task <taskname> no longer exists or The selected task “{0}” no longer exists may show up every time the Task Scheduler is launched. Here is the full error message verbatim.Read more
How to Set User Environment Variable Using Setx
You probably know how to add or remove environment variables using GUI in Windows. It can be done by launching sysdm.cpl → Advanced → Environment Variables. Alternatively, one can run the following command in the Run dialog to launch the Environment Variables dialog directly: rundll32 sysdm.cpl,EditEnvironmentVariables (To set per-system environment variables, the above command needs … Read more
[Fix] Error “WLXPhotoBase.dll is missing” When Starting Movie Maker
When you open Windows Movie Maker, a part of the Windows Essentials suite, the following error may appear. The program can’t start because WLXPhotoBase.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. This file is usually located in this folder: [Windows 32-bit Editions] C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Photo Gallery [Windows 64-bit Editions] … Read more
Save As Dialog Empty or Grayed Out in Various Programs
When you attempt to open or save a file from various applications that use Windows File Open or Save As dialog, the dialog boxes may appear blank or with a grey background, without the folder view or navigation pane. Here is what it might look like.Read more
“Resource $(string.RequirePrivateStoreOnly)” Error After installing KB3147458
After installing the April Cumulative Update KB3147458, the following error may pop up when opening the Group Policy Editor.
Resource ‘$(string.RequirePrivateStoreOnly)’ referenced in attribute displayName could not be found.
File C:\WINDOWS\PolicyDefinitions\WindowsStore.admx, line 140, column 9
Although dismissing the error messages (occurs twice) should allow you to use the Group Policy Editor, the “Store” category may be missing from Windows Components, under Computer Configuration and User Configuration.Read more
How to Add Google Drive to Explorer Navigation Pane
When you install the Google Drive Sync client, the Google Drive folder is pinned to the Quick Access area, but it isn’t shown as a separate category.Read more
How to Fix Event ID 414 Task Misconfiguration Errors in System Event Log?
Task Scheduler may write Event ID 414 entries mentioning "Task Scheduler service found a misconfiguration in the NT TASK\task name" in the System Event log. This happens if the program or script which the task was configured to launch, is missing.Read more
Reinstall or Repair stuck Windows 10 Start Menu & Taskbar, and Fix “Critical Error”
Occasionally, the Start button, Taskbar, and the Notification area icons may get stuck or frozen; clicking them does nothing. When the items in the Notification area are frozen, you wouldn’t be able to access Action Center, Wi-fi network settings, etc.
If the Windows 10 Start Menu is frozen or non-responsive and does not work, or shows the Critical Error message, here is the list of troubleshooting steps you can follow. The fixes involve running the Start menu Troubleshooter or manually registering the ShellExperienceHost & StartMenuExperienceHost packages using PowerShell or restoring the default Start menu by rebuilding the Start menu database.
This article explains how to repair, reset, or reinstall the Start menu in Windows 10.Read more