When you attempt to start the Remote Desktop Services (“TermService”) service, Error 126 may occur. Here’s the complete error message:Read more
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Windows Security Icon Missing from Tray and the Task Manager Startup Tab
The Windows Security tray icon provides a convenient way to run a quick scan, check for definition updates, or launch the Windows Security app quickly. However, in some systems, the icon may be missing from the notification area.Read more
Restore Missing Delivery Optimization Service (DoSvc)
If the Delivery Optimization Service (DoSvc) is missing in the Services MMC console in Windows 10/11, use the registry fix in this article to restore it.Read more
Windows Update Service “Access is Denied” When Changing Startup Type
When you open the Services MMC and change the Windows Update service’s startup type, the “Access is denied” error occurs after clicking Apply or OK. Cause The above error occurs due to tightened permissions for the Windows Update service’s registry key(s). Resolution To resolve the issue, change ownership of the “wuauserv” registry key and assign … Read more
[Fix] System Restore Encountered an Error 0x81000203
When you open the System Properties dialog (sysdm.cpl) and click System Protection, the error 0x81000203 occurs. Here’s the full error message verbatim:Read more
Apps Don’t Open Unless Run as Administrator
You may notice that some programs don’t run when you double-click on the icon of the program. However, they run if you right-click on the icon and then click “Run as Administrator”; whereas the same programs used to run just fine even without elevation.Read more
AvgVmm.sys Error 0xc000007b During Boot
When you start your computer, the error 0xc000007b occurs, mentioning the name of the AVG driver. Here is the full error message verbatim:Read more
How to Fix Windows Audio Service Error 0x80070005 (AudioSrv)
When you try to start the Windows Audio service via Services MMC or command-line, the error 0x80070005 occurs.Read more
“Browse For Folder” Dialog Only Shows Desktop in Windows 11
After installing the Windows 11 22H2 update, you may notice that the “Browse for Folder” dialog invoked from various apps may show only the folders on the desktop. In other words, the desktop is shown as the rooted view, and no option exists to choose any other folder outside the desktop.Read more
MSSense.exe Crashes: Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Service Executable
Many Windows 10/11 Pro and Server 2012 R2 systems are encountering repeated mssense.exe crashes. It’s the service executable for the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Service (“Sense”), found on Pro and higher editions.Read more