Posts under Windows category

Windows Virtual Desktop Service offers Windows on the cloud

As more, and more enterprise are moving to the cloud, Microsoft has introduced Windows Virtual Desktop. It helps a company deploy and scale Windows and Office on Azure with no comprise in security and compliance. Imagine this as Windows on […]

An unexpected error is keeping you from copying the file

When intentionally copying files to the OneDrive directory, you may see a message An unexpected error is keeping you from copying the file. There are various error codes related to this error such as error code 0x8007016A, 0x80070570, 0x80004005, 0x80070570, […]

How to uninstall 3D Builder App in Windows 10

3D Builder is a fantastic app in Windows 10, which lets you create 3D models of almost anything. You can use the inbuilt 3D objects or download additional ones from Microsoft. While as much I would love to recommend you […]

Get started button greyed out – Cannot get Windows Insider Preview Builds

Windows Insider Program allows you to test unreleased Windows 10 versions. It is a formal process, and the option to register for Insider program is baked into the system. That said if you are unable to register because the Get […]

What is MSConfig or System Configuration Utility in Windows 10

When Windows boots up, a lot of things happen, including the loading of a lot of process and applications. If any of these processes get stuck, Windows will either fail to load or load very slowly. That’s is where the […]

How to change Sleep settings on Windows 10

Windows comes with an idle feature which puts a computer into Sleep Mode to save energy and battery life.  In Sleep Mode, the computer halts all the activities, and the state is saved. When you are up to handle the […]

Where are Sticky Notes saved in Windows 10 – Location

Sticky Notes is a Windows app, and unlike other applications like Notepad, it doesn’t store text in simple TXT file. Instead, it stores all the data in a database named plum.sqlite. Whatever text you store in available in this database. It […]

How to stop Mobile Hotspot from Turning off in Windows 10

Windows 10 comes with a Mobile Hotspot feature which lets you share your existing internet connection to other devices over WiFi. One of the caveats of this feature is that it doesn’t remain always on. If there are no devices […]

Reliability Monitor not updating or working in Windows 10

Reliability Monitor is a built-in tool found in Windows systems. It provides a day to day snapshot of the health of your system. Thus, it warns you of any impending disaster before your system finally breaks down. Although useful, Reliability […]

How to rebuild BCD or Boot Configuration Data file in Windows 10

BCD or otherwise known as Boot Configuration Data contains boot configuration parameters on how to start your Windows. If the configuration file gets corrupted, you will have to rebuild BCD or Boot Configuration Data file. Usually, when BCD gets corrupted, […]

DLL is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error

A DLL file in Windows carries all the code that one program can use to function correctly. Like any other software, the functions in the DLL file needs to be compatible with Windows if they are using any inbuilt service. […]

Error 0x80070079: The semaphore timeout period has expired

During the transfer of files across networks, one error that occurs is Error 0x80070079, The semaphore timeout period has expired. Semaphore is simply a variable. This error is caused due to several factors. It includes the incorrect configuration of drivers […]

How to move Taskbar to second monitor on Windows 10

Multi-monitor setup is a bliss. It helps professionals with their work and be more productive. Over the past several years, Windows has managed to offer one of the best multi-monitor features. Users can plug in an additional monitor and seamlessly […]

How to connect Windows 10 Laptop to TV or Projector via HDMI

Connecting a Windows Laptop to TV or a Projector is usually straight forward. However, it might be a bit of a learning curve for those who are planning to do it for the first time. In this post, we will […]

WslRegisterDistribution failed with error 0x8007019e and 0x8000000d – WSL

WSL or Windows Subsystem for Linux for Windows 10 is an excellent tool for the developers. But sometimes on the command line’s startup, it throws an error code 0x8007019e or 0x8000000d. While the error seems like it is having a […]

Recent items not visible under Windows 10 Taskbar icons

It’s quite possible that you are working simultaneously on many files and documents together and therefore require to visit them regularly to incorporate changes if any. However, what if right-clicking these items icons in the Taskbar no longer shows Recent […]

Netflix app volume remaining at 100%

The Netflix app on the Microsoft Store is one of the most downloaded apps for Windows 10. However, at times, users have reported that they are unable to change the volume of the Netflix app. It stays constant at 100%. […]

Error 0x80071AC3, Volume is dirty error message – CHKDSK on Windows

One of the CHKDSK errors is the Volume is a dirty error message. It refers to the fact that the CHKDSK operation on your computer did not go through dues to potential corruption of hard drive’s sectors, data corruption including the […]

Drive letter missing in Windows File Explorer

On rare occasions, you may find that the Drive letter is missing from File Explorer following the installation of an Update . If you have experienced this issue, here’s a way to get past the problem. A drive letter represents […]

Best Windows laptops for Programming you can buy in 2019

Investing in a new laptop is a daunting task than it should be. With a variety of laptops available in the market today which is offering plenty of functionality, it is essential to pick the best laptop that is most […]