When you open the System Properties dialog (sysdm.cpl) and click System Protection, the error 0x81000203 occurs. Here’s the full error message verbatim:Read more
[Fix] System Restore Encountered an Error 0x81000203
Apps Don’t Open Unless Run as Administrator
You may notice that some programs don’t run when you double-click on the icon of the program. However, they run if you right-click on the icon and then click “Run as Administrator”; whereas the same programs used to run just fine even without elevation.Read more
AvgVmm.sys Error 0xc000007b During Boot
When you start your computer, the error 0xc000007b occurs, mentioning the name of the AVG driver. Here is the full error message verbatim:Read more
How to Collect Diagnostic Logs in Windows
There are many different types of diagnostic logs in Windows. Each log is to diagnose a specific component. The Windows Update client creates the Windows Update ETL or Windows Update log files, the Component-Based Servicing uses “cbs.log”, and the DISM tool writes to “dism.log”, etc.Read more
WSL Error 0x80070426 – The service has not been started
When you start wsl.exe, the error 0x80070426 may occur. The following is the error message verbatim:
The service has not been started. Error code: Wsl/Service/CreateInstance/CreateVm/ConfigureNetworking/0x80070426
How to Open “Device and Printers” in Windows 11
In Windows 11 22H2 and up, when you double-click “Devices and Printers” from the classic Control Panel, it redirects you to the Settings → Bluetooth & devices page. You may wonder how to access the classic Device and Printers Control Panel applet.Read more
How to Fix Windows Audio Service Error 0x80070005 (AudioSrv)
When you try to start the Windows Audio service via Services MMC or command-line, the error 0x80070005 occurs.Read more
[Error] Dism.exe is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet
When you run a DISM.exe command-line in PowerShell, the command may not be recognized. The following error is shown when you do so:Read more
“Browse For Folder” Dialog Only Shows Desktop in Windows 11
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
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