In your Windows 11 computer, when you open the Services console, the Windows Update Medic Service may be missing from the list. When you scroll the services list, you may note that it is listed as WaaSMedicSvc instead of its actual display name — Windows Update Medic Service.Read more
[Fix] JPG Metadata not displayed in File Explorer
File Explorer shows the EXIF information (e.g., the Camera model, Dimensions, etc.,) in the Details pane. However, on some systems, the metadata may appear completely empty.Read more
How to Upgrade Windows 11 Home to Pro
If you’re using Windows 10 or 11 Home Edition, you can upgrade to Pro Edition (the upgrade costs USD 99) by changing the product key and activating it. This article tells you how to upgrade Windows 10/11 Home to Pro. No reinstallation is required.Read more
Error 0x80070002 – 0x20009 During Windows 10/11 Setup
When you install Windows 10 or 11, the setup may fail with the error 0x80070002-0x20009.
0x80070002 – 0x20009 The installation failed in SAFE_OS phase with an error during PREPARE_ROLLBACK operation.
When you run the SetupDiag tool, the SetupDiagResults.log may show the following:Read more
Accounts “Sign-in Options” in Settings is Completely Blank
When you open Settings → Accounts → Sign-in Options, the Sign-in Options page may be completely empty. As a result, you cannot modify the PIN, dynamic lock, or other sign-in settings.Read more
[Fix] Chrome Launches Default Apps (Settings) Everytime
After installing the April 2023 quality updates on some Windows 10 or 11 computers, the Default Apps window may open when Chrome is launched. Resetting default apps or reinstalling Chrome does not fix the issue.Read more
Windows Firewall Error 0x800706D9 “The snap-in failed to load”
When you open the Windows Firewall (with Advanced Security) applet, the following error may show up:
There was an error opening the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in The Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in failed to load. Restart the Windows Defender Firewall service on the computer that you are managing. Error code: 0x6D9.
Fix: Unremovable “Apps” Extension in Edge or Chrome
Of late, many users are facing a problem where a rogue browser extension named “Apps” appears in Chrome or Edge. Also, the user is unable to remove the extension. Attempting to remove the extension via the registry or deleting the extension folder doesn’t help, as the extension is automatically installed whenever the user opens Edge or Chrome.Read more
New “Text Document” missing from Right-Click menu in Windows 11
When you right-click on the desktop and click “New,” the New menu may not contain the “Text Document” option on your Windows 11 computer. This article tells you how to bring the “Text Document” option back.Read more
How to Fix .NET Framework 3.5 Error 0x80070490
Several older programs require .NET Framework 3.5 to run. When you attempt to run a legacy program, it prompts you to install the framework. The prompt reads, “An app on your PC needs the following Windows feature: .NET Framework 3.5.”
When you install .NET Framework 3.5 (NetFx3) on demand, you may get the error 0x80070490. The full error message is below:Read more