Knowing how your disks were set up (MBR vs. GPT) is essential for troubleshooting boot issues and Windows Update errors. Master Boot Record (MBR) disks use the standard BIOS partition table. GUID partition table (GPT) disks use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).Read more
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[Fix] The boot configuration data store could not be opened
When you run bcdedit to view the settings in the boot configuration database (BCD), the following error may occur:
The boot configuration data store could not be opened. The volume for a file has been externally altered so that the opened file is no longer valid.
How to Install Windows Sandbox in Windows 10 and 11
This article explains how to uninstall and reinstall Windows Sandbox in Windows 10 and 11.
Windows Sandbox provides a lightweight desktop environment to safely run applications in isolation. Software installed inside the Windows Sandbox environment remains “sandboxed” and runs separately from the host machine.Read more
Reset WinHTTP Proxy Settings in Windows 10 or 11
Sometimes, you may have to reset the WinHTTP proxy, firewall or network settings to fix connectivity issues when using Windows Update, Microsoft Store, or other apps. WinHTTP provides the HTTP client APIs, which are used by desktop applications and Windows services.
This article tells you how to disable or reset the WinHTTP and WinINET proxy settings using Netsh.exe and Internet Options, respectively.Read more
How to Set the Default Terminal Application in Windows 11
The Windows Terminal becomes the default terminal. This means, all command line applications, such as Command Prompt and PowerShell, will open in Windows Terminal automatically. This article tells you how to change the default terminal to Windows Console Host or revert to Windows Terminal as the default host. Set the default Terminal app in Windows … Read more
How to Export Windows Event Logs from Event Viewer
The Windows Event logs provide very valuable information for diagnosing problems on the computer. Event logs store records of significant events on behalf of the system and applications running on the system.
This article tells you how to export the event logs to a file using the Event Viewer or the wevtutil console tool. The exported .evtx log can be sent to a support technician for diagnosis.Read more
How to Clean Up the Component Store (WinSxS folder)
The Component Store or the WinSxS folder, located under the Windows folder, is used to support the functions needed to customize and update Windows.
User Profile Folder Missing Under C:\Users
The profile folder for each user account on your computer is stored under C:\Users. On some systems, the user profile folder may not appear when you open the “C:\Users” folder in File Explorer.Read more
Error: WFS.exe is missing in Windows 10/11
When you try to launch Windows Fax and Scan by running its executable WFS.exe, you may encounter the following error:
Windows cannot find 'c:\windows\system32\wfs.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.
The file wfs.exe may be missing in the Windows\System32 folder. You may be wondering how to start the Windows Fax and Scan program.Read more
How to Completely Uninstall a Driver in Windows 11/10
Windows comes with many built-in drivers for various hardware. When you connect a device to your computer, Windows will automatically install drivers from the driver store. If a suitable driver is unavailable in the store, you can use the vendor-supplied device driver or let Windows download the device driver automatically from the Microsoft Update servers.Read more