The previous versions feature in Windows allows you to restore a previous version of files. It sources the files from Restore Points, File History, and Windows Backup. When you right-click on a file, folder, or drive, you’ll see the “Restore Previous Versions” option. This article tells you how to remove “Restore Previous Versions” from the right-click menu and the file/folder properties.Read more
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How to Enable Windows Installer in Safe Mode
When you attempt to run an installer package in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with networking, one of the following errors may occur: 0x80070641 – The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. Please fix the issues and then retry setup. (or) The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you … Read more
Remove PotPlayer from the Open With dialog
After uninstalling PotPlayer, the PotPlayer entry may still appear in the Open With dialog for all media file types. To remove the PotPlayer (64-bit) entries, use the REG file in this article. Resolution First, uninstall PotPlayer via the Programs and Features dialog in the Control Panel if you haven’t already done so. You may also … Read more
Widgets option grayed out in Taskbar Settings in Windows 11
When you open Taskbar settings in the Settings app, the Widgets toggle button may be grayed out. Also, the notification “Some of the settings are managed by your organization.” appears at the top of the Settings window.
This happens if the “Allow Widgets” policy is enabled in the group policy or the registry.Read more
How to remove Gallery from Windows 11 Explorer
In File Explorer’s upper left navigation pane, there are links to Home, Gallery, and OneDrive. We’ve seen how to remove OneDrive from File Explorer. In this article, let’s see how to remove Gallery from the Explorer navigation pane.
How to Remove Linux Icon from Desktop and Explorer
After uninstalling Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and Virtual Machine Platform using OptionalFeatures.exe, the “Linux” icon may remain in the Desktop and File Explorer navigation pane.Read more
[Fix] Can’t associate .mp4 files with iTunes
When you right-click on a .mp4 file, click Properties, and click the Change button, iTunes may not be listed in the Open With dialog. It may not be listed in the Open With submenu as well.Read more
DISM Error 3017 “System reboot is required”
When you run DISM ScanHealth or RestoreHealth to repair the component store, error 3017 may occur. The entire error message verbatim is given below:Read more
How to Uninstall McAfee Security Scan Plus
McAfee Security Scan Plus is a free diagnostic tool that checks your computer for up-to-date antivirus, firewall, and web security software. Many users cannot uninstall McAfee Security Scan Plus via Apps & Features. The Uninstall option may be grayed out or unresponsive. Read more
How to Uninstall a Font Manually in Windows
The Fonts folder in the classic Control Panel lets you uninstall font files easily. However, the font file may be in use in some cases and can’t be uninstalled via the Control Panel. You get the following error when doing so:Read more