Fix: “Windows created a temporary paging file” message at startup

disable pagefile.sys on os volume

Sometimes, you may need to turn off the paging file on the OS partition for testing or when shrinking the C drive. After turning off the paging file (“pagefile.sys”) on the OS partition and enabling it on another drive or partition, Windows keeps creating a temporary paging file on the OS partition.

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How to Fix Windows Firewall Errors 0x8007045b and 0x8007042c

firewall error 0x8007045b or 0x8007042c

When you attempt to start, stop, or reset the Windows Defender Firewall, the error code 0x8007045b or 0x8007042c may appear: Windows could not stop the Windows Firewall service on Local Computer. The service did not return an error. This could be an internal Windows error or an internal service error. If the problem persists, contact … Read more

How to Remove “Restore Previous Versions” from Context Menu and Properties

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

How to Enable Windows Installer in Safe Mode

msiserver safe mode error 0x80070641

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

PotPlayer uninstall - open with entries remain

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

How to Fix Error 0x80073D0A in Microsoft Store

store error 0x80073d0a - firewall service disabled

When you install apps in the Microsoft Store, the error code 0x80073D0A may appear.

App installation failed with error message: error 0x80073D0A: Failed to install package <package name> because the firewall service is not running. Ensure that the firewall service is enabled and started. (0x80073d0a)

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