After installing the Windows 11 22H2 update, you may notice that the “Browse for Folder” dialog invoked from various apps may show only the folders on the desktop. In other words, the desktop is shown as the rooted view, and no option exists to choose any other folder outside the desktop.Read more
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Event ID 1108/4688 Process Creation Audit Issue Fixed in KB5020044
If process creation audit is enabled, Windows is supposed to create an event log entry (ID: 4688) for every new process creation event. However, Windows 11 22H2 had a bug wherein the process creation audit logging didn’t work.Read more
Task Manager text unreadable after installing KB5020044
After installing the KB5020044 update for Windows 11, Task Manager might display certain elements in the user interface (UI) in unexpected colors. On affected devices, Task Manager should function as expected, but some parts of the UI might not be readable. You might be affected by this issue if you have “Choose your mode” set … Read more
Lock Screen Slideshow: Folder isn’t supported because of its location
When you attempt to add a folder source for the lock screen slideshow by clicking on the Browse button and choosing the folder, the following message appears:Read more
Error 0x8007001F Installing Feature Update or Cumulative Update
When you attempt to install a feature update such as Windows 11 22H2, the error 0x8007001F may occur. The error code 0x8007001F (“ERROR_GEN_FAILURE”) means “A device attached to the system is not functioning.”
How to Reset and Reinstall the Settings App when it Fails to Open
When you attempt to open the Settings app, it may show the logo and then automatically close. If you right-click on the desktop and click Personalize, you may get the following error:Read more
Fix: Can’t Print from Store Apps; Print Dialog Disappears
After reinstalling or resetting Windows 11, you may be unable to print from modern apps — e.g., Photos, Snipping Tool, Notepad, Windows Mail, etc.
When the Print button is clicked or Ctrl + P is used, the print dialogue box may appear on the screen briefly before disappearing suddenly. Performing the following steps may not resolve the issue.Read more
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is Snoozed; You’re using other antivirus providers
When you open Windows Security, the security dashboard may show the message “You’re using other antivirus providers.” even though you don’t have any third-party antivirus program installed. In some cases, the real-time protection option would be available. But it reverts to “off” status immediately after you try to turn it on. If you open the … Read more
Windows Security URL Shortcuts for Each Page (WindowsDefender://)
The Windows Security user interface has various options. Each of these pages can be opened directly using URL shortcuts, similar to the shell: commands we used to open special folders directly.Read more
Hotkey to Show/Hide Navigation Bar in File Explorer
The File Explorer in Windows 10 includes the keyboard shortcuts to enable or disable the Preview pane and the Details pane. However, there is no such shortcut available to toggle the navigation pane. So let’s see how to overcome this limitation using AutoHotKey.Read more