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[Fix] File Explorer Error Windows cannot find “” in Windows 10

Last Updated on: June 9, 2019 by Ramesh

When you click the File Explorer shortcut in the Taskbar or launch Explorer using WinKey + E hotkey, error “Windows cannot find “”. Make sure you typed the name correctly” may occur. This happens if you’ve disabled the Quick access feature using registry edit, and File Explorer is set to open in Quick access view … Read more

How to Assign HotKeys for Windows 10 Start Menu Shortcuts

Last Updated on: May 22, 2021 by Ramesh

Here is a quick tip for users who’ve just upgraded to Windows 10 and wondering how to assign shortcut keys for Start menu shortcuts in All apps, as well as for Pinned items.Read more

Restore Missing Administrative Tools Shortcuts in Windows 10

Last Updated on: July 15, 2023 by Ramesh

The Administrative Tools folder in the Start menu contains a list of shortcuts to launch admin tools like Perfmon, Resmon, Computer Management, Registry Editor, etc. If your Administrative Tools folder is empty, use one of these ways to restore the default shortcuts. Method 1: Restore missing shortcuts using SFC The default Administrative Tools shortcuts can be … Read more

Windows Search Not Finding PDF Files Created Using “Microsoft Print to PDF”

Last Updated on: February 26, 2026 by Ramesh

If you’re wondering why your PDF files created using Microsoft Print to PDF driver aren’t indexed by Windows Search and not appearing in Search results, here is why it happens.Read more

Windows Update Button Missing in Add Printer Dialog (Policies)

Last Updated on: May 12, 2019 by Ramesh

If the Windows Update button is missing in the Add a Printer wizard, this means that one or more Windows Update Policies are set in the system. If the system is part of a domain, Group Policies may have been applied. If you’re a home user and no domain Group Policies apply, checking the registry … Read more

Restore Missing “Mount” and “Burn Disk Image” Right-Click Options [ISO/IMG]

Last Updated on: September 23, 2022 by Ramesh

If the Mount and Burn disk image options are missing when you right-click an .ISO or .IMG file, it’s caused by wrong file association settings. Here is how to restore the missing “Burn disk image” and “Mount” commands back in the right-click menu in Windows 10 and 11.Read more

How to Add Classic Desktop Background and Colors Applets to Windows 10 Control Panel?

Last Updated on: May 8, 2022 by Ramesh

Windows 10 has a new user interface (i.e. the Settings page) for changing the desktop background and setting colors. The classic Desktop Background and Colors and Appearance options are replaced, but they still exist in Windows 10. Recently we saw how to access the old or classic style Desktop Background and Colors page using canonical names or command-line in the article Personalize Shows Only 24 Choices for Background Color.Read more

“This App has Been Blocked for Your Protection” in Windows 10

Last Updated on: May 12, 2019 by Ramesh

When running the installer or setup file for a program, Windows 10 may display the message “This App has Been Blocked for Your Protection” and prevent the file from running. This is done for some very valid reasons. Windows 10 has set some strict guidelines for Windows Desktop Apps certification requirements, and if the application you’re trying to install doesn’t clear some of important checklists, the User Account Control blocks the app from installing.Read more

[Fix] Microsoft Print to PDF Prints to .PRN file or Does Nothing

Last Updated on: August 2, 2023 by Ramesh

When you use the Microsoft Print to PDF to print to PDF file, nothing may happen after issuing the Print command. Or, Microsoft Print to PDF may only print to a .PRN file even if the “Print to File” option is unchecked on the Printer Properties page. This post tells you why this happens and how to fix it.Read more

Quick Access/Home View Incorrect – Frequent Folders & Recent Files Are Grouped Together

Last Updated on: May 9, 2023 by Ramesh

quick access "home" view incorrect - grouped together

By default, the Frequent Folders and Recent Files are grouped separately in the Quick Access (now known as “Home”) folder. Occasionally, on some systems, the Quick access view may appear incorrectly (e.g., the Frequent Folders and Recent Files items get mixed up and show under a single category) due to folder views corruption.Read more