Folders not refreshing automatically in Windows 10

In File Explorer or on the desktop, when you create, delete, rename, or move a file or folder, the folder view does not refresh automatically to reflect the action. To see the changes, the user must press the F5 button on the keyboard, or right-click on the desktop or folder background and choose Refresh. Let’s … Read more

Error 1083 “The executable program that this service is configured to run in does not implement the service”

When you attempt to start some Windows services using the Services MMC or command-line, error 1083 or 1053 is shown, and the service fails to start. Here is the error message verbatim: Windows could not start the [service name] service on Local Computer.Error 1083: The executable program that this service is configured to run in … Read more

[Fix] “Windows Backup Failed to Get an Exclusive Lock on the EFI System Partition” Error

When you try to create a system image using Windows Backup on your computer, the following error occurs and backup procedure stalls. Windows Backup failed to get an exclusive lock on the EFI system partition (ESP). This may happen if another application is using files on the ESP. Please retry the operation. (0x8078011E) Additional information: … Read more

Black Screen and Command Prompt Open at Logon – No Explorer Shell

Due to a crypto-malware infection in the computer, after logging in to your user account, a black screen appears with a Command Prompt window open. Your desktop, taskbar, and the wallpaper (explorer shell) don’t get loaded unless you type explorer.exe in the Command Prompt window manually. This problem may continue even in the aftermath of … Read more