Fix: Can’t Print from Store Apps; Print Dialog Disappears

After reinstalling or resetting Windows 11, you may be unable to print from modern apps — e.g., Photos, Snipping Tool, Notepad, Windows Mail, etc.

When the Print button is clicked or Ctrl + P is used, the print dialogue box may appear on the screen briefly before disappearing suddenly. Performing the following steps may not resolve the issue.Read more

Can’t Open CMD.exe After Uninstalling Python/Anaconda; Exit Code 1

vscode cmd.exe error 1

After uninstalling Python/Anaconda on your Windows computer, Command Prompt may not open. When you run cmd.exe, it flashes on the screen and immediately quits. Also, running DISM and SFC (to repair corrupt system files), repairing Windows installation, and running a thorough malware scan may not fix the issue.Read more

Why is my D drive included in System Image Backup

system image - secondary drive included in backup

When you create a system image using the classic “Backup and Restore (Windows 7)” tool on a computer running Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11, your non-system drive may be incorrectly shown as “System.” Also, the non-system drive may be mandatorily included in the backup, along with the EFI/System Reserved Partition and the OS partition.Read more

Fix: Can’t Install Appx, AppxBundle, and Msixbundle Files in Windows

appx, appxbundle, msixinstaller don't run

The file types .Appx, .AppxBundle, and .Msixbundle are app installer or setup packages. On a default Windows 10 or 11 installation, you can double-click these file types to run them. But, if the App Installer (a.k.a, “Desktop Installer”) Store app is removed from the system, the .Appx, .AppxBundle, and .Msixbundle files don’t run when double-clicked.Read more

Microsoft Store Error 0x8D050003; Reset-AppxPackage Error 0x80070422

error-8d050003 microsoft store

When you download apps from Microsoft Store, the error 0x8D050003 may pop up. Something unexpected happened Code 0x8D050003 Also, when you repair or reset an app via PowerShell using Reset-AppxPackage or Repair-AppxPackage commands, you may get the following errors: Reset-AppxPackage : Package could not be registered. error 0x80070422: Cannot register the request because the following … Read more

Copy Detailed File Info to Clipboard via Right-Click Menu

copy file information, version, product via right-click menu

The Details tab in the Properties sheet shows the file version, product name, copyright, and other details. However, Windows doesn’t let you copy the information to the clipboard.

copy file information, version, product via right-click menu

In this article let’s see how to copy the file info to the clipboard using PowerShell. You can also incorporate the command to the right-click menu if desired.Read more