Many users have reported that the Capability Access Manager service in Windows 11 continuously writes to CapabilityAccessManager.db and CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal, and that the file sizes are very large. Read more
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[Fix] SystemSettingsAdminFlows.exe – Application Error 0xc0000017
You may encounter the error 0xc0000017 when you access the Recovery options page in the Settings app. Here’s the full error message:
SystemSettingsAdminFlows.exe - Application Error The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000017). Click OK to close the application.
Error “The configuration registry database is corrupt” when opening image files
When you double-click an image file such as JPG or PNG, the following error message may occur:
The configuration registry database is corrupt.
[Fix] Location Settings Grayed out- Managed by Organization
When you open Settings → Privacy → Location, the location settings may be grayed out. You may also see the following message at the top of the page. Some of these settings are managed by your organization. Cause This is caused by some policies that are in effect. Resolution 1) Disconnect from School or Work … Read more
No Option to Change Password in Settings (Sign-in Options)
When you open Sign-in Options in Settings in a Windows 10 or 11 system, the option to change the password may be missing.Read more
The app you’re trying to install isn’t a Microsoft-verified app
When you run a setup file downloaded from the internet (i.e., non-Store app), the setup doesn’t run, and the following message may appear:
The app you're trying to install isn't a Microsoft-verified app Installing apps from the Store helps protect your PC and keep it running smoothly.
How to Set a Custom Duration for Desktop Background Slideshow
The Settings app in Windows 10 and 11 doesn’t let you change the duration of the desktop background slideshow to less than one minute. You wonder if there is a way to set the slideshow duration to something other than the pre-defined timing, for example, 10 seconds.Read more
“Choose where to get apps” is Missing in Settings
When you open Settings → Apps → “Advanced app settings” in Windows 11 or Settings → Apps → Apps & Features in Windows 10, the “Choose where to get apps from” option may be missing.
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[Fix] Windows Update “Attention Needed” Notification in Settings
When you open Settings, you may see a notification that says “Attention needed” near the Windows Update icon at the top of the Settings window.
Clicking on the “Windows Update (Attention needed)” icon may do nothing.Read more