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How to Backup the EFI System Partition

Published on: March 23, 2026 by Ramesh

The EFI partition contains the boot files and the boot configuration database (BCD). Some OEMs also store the BIOS image backups and additional tools in the EFI partition. This post explains how to back up the files in the EFI partition. Backup the EFI System Partition The EFI partition has a special partition identifier, so … Read more

Error 0x800704cf when signing in to Office apps or OneDrive

Last Updated on: March 24, 2026 by Ramesh

After installing the March 2026 cumulative update (KB5079473), signing in with Microsoft accounts might fail for some Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Teams Free, Office apps, or OneDrive.Read more

Explorer.exe error when selecting Open File Location

Published on: March 21, 2026 by Ramesh

When you right-click on a shortcut on the desktop or Start menu and choose Open file location, the following error may occur:

Explorer.EXE

This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Settings page.

Windows Update Error 0x800705B4 in Server 2016

Published on: March 20, 2026 by Ramesh

When you try to install the latest updates on a Windows Server 2016 computer, you may encounter the error code 0x800705B4. The WindowsUpdate.log file, generated using the Get-WindowsUpdateLog PowerShell cmdlet, may contain the following lines:Read more

Compressed (zipped) Folder Missing in the New menu

Published on: March 19, 2026 by Ramesh

restore missing "compressed (zipped) folder" to the New menu

When you right-click on the desktop and click New, the Compressed (zipped) Folder option may be missing.Read more

“Are you sure you want to copy this file without its properties” Prompt when Copying Files

Published on: March 18, 2026 by Ramesh

Are you sure you want to copy this file without its properties?" when coping files to USB flash disk

When you copy one or more files to a FAT32 partition on any disk (USB, HDD, or SSD), you’re prompted to copy without preserving the properties. Here’s the full message: Are you sure you want to copy this file without its properties? The file <filename> has properties that can’t be copied to the new location. … Read more

C: Drive Inaccessible on Samsung Devices [Fixed]

Last Updated on: March 25, 2026 by Ramesh

c: drive inaccessible after 2026-03 LCU on Samsung devices

After installing the February 2026 or March 2026 Cumulative Update, the C: drive may become inaccessible on some Samsung devices. Microsoft has acknowledged this issue. Please see the Windows Known Issues page: Windows 11, version 25H2 known issues and notifications | Microsoft Learn

Also, you’re unable to run Task Manager (taskmgr.exe). You receive the error “Windows cannot access C:\Windows\System32\taskmgr.exe“. Command Prompt (admin) and other tools don’t work.

The affected Samsung models are NP750XGJ, NP750XGL, NP754XGJ, NP754XFG, NP754XGK, DM500SGA, DM500TDA, DM500TGA, and DM501SGA.

Windows 11 Upgrade: Software License Terms – Error encountered

Published on: March 16, 2026 by Ramesh

When you install the latest Windows 11 Feature Update via Windows Update, the following error message may occur:

Software License Terms

Error encountered.

How to Install a Windows 11 Update Offline using .MSU file

Published on: March 15, 2026 by Ramesh

You can install a cumulative update offline using the MSU file. On Windows 11 24H2 and higher, to install a cumulative update offline, you need to download both the checkpoint update’s (KB5043080) MSU file and the latest cumulative update’s MSU file.Read more

Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (msdt.exe) asks for a Passkey

Last Updated on: March 16, 2026 by Ramesh

MSDT stands for Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool. This tool was previously used by Microsoft technical support to analyze diagnostic data for troubleshooting remotely. MSDT.exe can also run built-in troubleshooters, such as the Audio troubleshooter and the Windows Update troubleshooter. Why does msdt.exe ask for a Passkey? When you run msdt.exe without any command-line arguments, it … Read more