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How to Sort by Date Modified (Descending) With Folders On Top?

Last Updated on: October 16, 2022 by Ramesh

In any version of Windows, when you sort items in a folder in descending order by Date Modified column, folders move to the bottom, and files go to the top. However, users may want to sort folders separately and have them remain at the top and files below. For example, the following is the usual … Read more

Fix “Can not find script file C:\WINDOWS\run.vbs” at Logon

Last Updated on: February 8, 2023 by Ramesh

When you log on to your computer, the error “Can not find script file C:\WINDOWS\run.vbs” with Windows Script Host in the title is shown on a blank screen with a black background. This happens if malware has modified the Userinit registry value, replacing the Windows default value data with a VBScript filename.Read more

“Show recently used files in Quick Access” Disables Automatically in Windows 10/11

Last Updated on: August 26, 2022 by Ramesh

If the “Show recently used files in Quick Access” option gets unchecked automatically in Folder Options, this is caused by a Start menu Personalize setting.Read more

Copy URLs of All Open Tabs in Chrome, Firefox, Edge

Last Updated on: May 10, 2021 by Ramesh

Copy URL and Title of All Open Tabs in Chrome and Firefox

We saw one of the ways to Copy Title and URLs from all open tabs in Internet Explorer. For Google Chrome and Firefox, there are many add-ons or extensions for this purpose. This post features a couple of nice extensions that can copy the URLs for the current tab, current window, or all windows. Further, both these add-ons allow nice customization as to how the title and links are copied.Read more

How to Disable Start Menu Ads or Suggestions in Windows 10?

Last Updated on: May 30, 2021 by Ramesh

Windows 10 Start menu occasionally shows some suggested links, which when clicked open the Windows Store page for that suggested App. According to Microsoft, this is done to enhance user experience and they’re not getting paid to show the Suggested links.Read more

File Explorer Menus and Layout Reversed, Becoming Right-to-Left

Last Updated on: May 30, 2021 by Ramesh

Here is an interesting issue that appeared in the Microsoft forums. File Explorer showed up a mirrored or reversed layout, that is Right-to-Left as in Arabic versions. Also, the right-click menu options showed some Arabic text for some users. It turned out to be WinRar that caused the UI and menus to go Right-to-Left. This problem … Read more

How to Make the Taskbar Fully Transparent in Windows 10

Last Updated on: May 14, 2021 by Ramesh

Today I accidentally stumbled upon a hidden gem in Windows 10, a registry setting that activates high transparency for the Taskbar. It’s the UseOLEDTaskbarTransparency registry value that does the magic.

Update: This registry edit works in Windows 10 version 1903 and earlier. It doesn’t seem to work if you have v1909, 2004, or higher installed. In Windows 10 1909, 2004 and higher, you may try TranslucentTB or a similar third-party utility.

Command Prompt Flashes and Closes Quickly at Startup or Random Intervals

Last Updated on: August 22, 2023 by Ramesh

If the Command Prompt, PowerShell, or an unknown program window flashes during logon or at random intervals without you doing anything, there are many chances that it’s a Task Scheduler job. The windows popping up frequently can be a huge distraction when you’re working or playing a game on the computer.Read more

How to Completely Remove Old Printers in Windows 10 or 11

Last Updated on: August 2, 2023 by Ramesh

When you try to add a new printer by clicking the Add a printer or scanner in the Printer & Scanners page, old printers you added earlier but no longer use may be listed.

This post tells you how to completely remove old, uninstalled, or obsolete printers from the Add a Printer and Printers & Scanners pages. In addition, the leftover printer drivers, driver packages, and registry entries need to be removed.Read more

[Fix] “Cmd” is the Default Action for Folders (Right-click Menu)

Last Updated on: May 12, 2019 by Ramesh

Summary: Default right-click action changes to Cmd for folders in Windows 10. Double-clicking folders shows the association error message. I’ve seen a few cases where the default action for folders somehow changed from Open to Cmd, showing up in bold when you right-click a file system folder. And clicking it shows the following file association … Read more