You may have downloaded a file weeks ago and want to find out where it was downloaded from. You may determine that by reading the alternate data streams for that file. When you download a file and save the file in an NTFS volume, the zone information for the file is stored in the NTFS alternate data streams (ADS).Read more
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Fix: Error 0x80070652 – Another installation is already in progress
When you install a software package that uses the Windows Installer technology, the error code 0x80070652 appears. The entire error message is below: Setup Failed 0x80070652 – Another installation is already in progress. Complete that installation before proceeding with this install. This error may occur even though no other installation windows are open. Cause The … Read more
Error 1075: Workstation service could not start
When you start the Workstation service (LanmanWorkstation), the following error may occur:
Windows could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer. Error 1075: The dependency service does not exist or has been marked for deletion.
Remove PotPlayer from the Open With dialog
After uninstalling PotPlayer, the PotPlayer entry may still appear in the Open With dialog for all media file types. To remove the PotPlayer (64-bit) entries, use the REG file in this article. Resolution First, uninstall PotPlayer via the Programs and Features dialog in the Control Panel if you haven’t already done so. You may also … Read more
[Fix] Taskbar Calendar shows Chinese Text in Windows 10 or 11
When you click on the date/time in the notification area to open the taskbar calendar, it may show text in the Chinese language.
This may happen even though you don’t have the Chinese language pack on your English-language Operating System.
Changing the date, time, or number formats doesn’t help.
How to Create a Bootable Windows 10 USB Setup Disk
The Windows 10 USB setup disk is required for cleanly installing Windows on a new hard drive. It can also be used to perform a repair installation from Windows or to access the Windows Recovery Environment.
Let’s see how to create a Windows 10 USB setup disk.Read more
Can I Password Protect a Zip file in Windows 10 or 11?
Windows provides built-in encryption features such as EFS and BitLocker. You wonder if it is natively possible to password-protect (encrypt) .zip files in Windows 10 or 11.Read more
Fix: WLAN AutoConfig (WlanSvc) Service Error 1068
When you start the WLAN AutoConfig (WlanSvc) Service using the Services console in a Windows 10 or 11 system, the following error may occur:
Windows could not start the WLAN AutoConfig service on Local Computer. Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start.
[Fix] Wrong Keyboard Layout at the Sign-in Screen
On some systems, the default keyboard layout may change when you’re at the sign-in screen. For instance, you may have a US keyboard layout when you’re logged in to your account. If you switch to the sign-in screen, it may use a different keyboard input — e.g., a UK keyboard. This can cause trouble with special characters in the password.Read more
Secpol.msc: An attempt was made to reference a token that does not exist
When you open the Local Security Policy Editor (secpol.msc), the following error may occur:
Microsoft Management Console An attempt was made to reference a token that does not exist.