Microsoft Launcher beta 4.13 is out with new Read text message aloud feature for Cortana

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft has just released a new beta version of its Microsoft Launcher today, which brings some UX improvements as well as new features for the built-in version of Cortana. Microsoft integrated the digital assistant to its Android Launcher earlier this year, and with this latest release you can now ask Cortana to read your incoming text messages and find the location of your kids. “We’re working on some big things and these next few months are going to be exciting times,” wrote Microsoft’s Product Manager Ezra Park on the dedicated Google+ community:

Here are the full release notes for Microsoft Launcher version 4.13:

  • Now you can drag and drop widgets to and from the Launcher Feed. Widgets also no longer have card headers when placed in the Feed.
  • Updates to the calendar card let you add a new event with one click when you no longer have any more events for the day.
  • Tuning fixes for new app drawer animation.
  • Parents can now ask Cortana for the location of their kids via voice (ex. “where are my kids?”)
  • Cortana can now read incoming SMS messages and now supports en-IN.

This new beta build is still rolling out on the Google Play Store, so you may not be able to download it immediately. If you’re not a beta tester yet, you can still sign up on this page.

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How to fix corrupt AutoCAD files in Windows 10/11

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Having trouble nursing a corrupt AutoCAD file back to health? An AutoCAD file is one that has the .DWG extension, also known as an AutoCAD Drawing Database file. Such files store metadata, 2D or 3D vector image drawings you can use with the computer aided design (CAD) program(s).

These files can be transferred between programs because they’re compatible with several 3D drawing and CAD programs, though not all viewers can open each type of DWG file.

It can be miserable when a file appears to be lifeless, or when you have to kill it after it has brought your system down to its knees, literally.

Some of the symptoms of a corrupt AutoCAD file include:

  • A drawing that seems funny
  • The file works slowly
  • File doesn’t open
  • File hangs or crashes the AutoCAD program
  • A few commands won’t work
  • It appears to have some missing parts
  • Unexplained increase in size of the file
  • Display or regen issues
  • The corrupt AutoCAD file just won’t reveal itself when you try to open it

Eventually, all these elements cause the AutoCAD program to send you unexpected or unwanted messages.

These and other issues are caused by third-party apps within AutoCAD, DWG files created or saved by products that aren’t Autodesk or RealDWG, the program terminates while saving, or old drawings getting used all the time, over a few years.

Other causes include network faults such as file locking, latent data writing, transmission errors, storage media degradation by bad hard drive sectors, failing/defective RAM, OS problems, power surges, and outdated software.

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For each of the above symptoms, and a few others, there are several causes you need to consider, each of which have solutions to help you clean, repair, fix, and recover your drawing.

Fix corrupt AutoCAD files

  1. Use Recover Command
  2. Use Auto save feature
  3. Other steps to take

1. Use Recover Command

Recover Command lets you restore the corrupt AutoCAD files directly if you either deleted or lost them. To do this:

  • Open a new AutoCAD drawing
  • Select file
  • Select Drawing Utilities
  • Select Recover or Recovery Manager, depending on your software versionautocad drawing utilities
  • Select the drawing
  • Click OK

2. Use Auto save feature

  • Open AutoCAD
  • Select Tools
  • Click Options
  • Click Files
  • Click Automatic Save File LocationAutomatic Save File Location autocad
  • Check the location of the autosave files saved under: C:Documents and SettingsUsernameLocal SettingsTemp
  • Locate your CAD file by name
  • Check the date of modification of the files
  • Select the right version – the one that was deleted or lost
  • Change the file’s extension from .bak or .sv$ to .dwg
  • Try and see if you can use your AutoCAD file/files again. You can use a dwg file opening software, then convert the drawing to an older DWG version and try to open again
  • Go to your backup system. Restore the file from a previous time before it was corrupted

If the file opens, do the following:

  • Open the file
  • Purge Registered Applications by typing PURGE in a command line. Type R for Regapps and press enter. Type N when asked to verify each of the names to be purged, and press enter
  • Type PURGE gain at the command line
  • Check all the boxes and click Purge All
  • Type AUDIT at the command line. Type Y for Yes to fix errors and press enter
  • Save your drawing

— RELATED: Fix: AutoCad not Working in Windows 10

3. Other steps to take

Method 1

If the corrupt AutoCAD file persists, try the steps below:

  • Open the corrupt AutoCAD file or drawing and a new drawing
  • Press CTRL+A to select everything on the corrupt AutoCAD file, and press CTRL+SHIFT+C
  • The base point will be 0,0,0
  • In the new drawing, press CTRL+V
  • The insert point is 0,0,0
  • Save the new drawing

If it still persists, do the following:

  • Check that all the layers are ON, thawed, and unlocked
  • Detach all XREFs (external references) and that they have no circular attachments
  • Write Block all necessary information in the corrupt AutoCAD file to a new drawing using the command line.
  • Type WBLOCK in the command line
  • Go to Source > select Objects
  • Click Select Objects
  • Use a selection window to pick only necessary objects from the file (don’t type ALL)
  • Set the file path and name > click OK
  • Open a new blank file (drawing file)
  • Insert the file you created from the command line
  • Type INSERT in the command line and select the file
  • Uncheck the box “Specify On-screen”
  • Check Explode box and click OK
  • Type PURGE in the command line > click Purge ALL
  • Audit and fix the errors
  • Type SAVE AS and create a new file name

Method 2

  • Open a new blank AutoCAD file
  • In a command line, type RECOVER
  • Go to the corrupt AutoCAD file to let the program restore it
  • Type OVERKILL at the command line
  • Select all objects
  • Check or uncheck the properties to include/ignore
  • Click OK
  • Type DELCON at the command line
  • Select all objects
  • Type BREP
  • Select all objects
  • Type –SCALELISTEDIT
  • Type R for reset and Y for yes
  • Type FILTERS
  • Click Delete filters

If the file is unexpectedly large in size, use the DGNPURGE tool.

Were you able to find a solution among these listed here? Let us know which one worked for you by leaving a comment in the section below.

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KB4343909 bugs: Install fails, VPN won’t connect and more

Posted on by Madalina Dinita

The latest Windows 10 v1803 cumulative update, KB4343909, brings a series of useful fixes and improvements that will make the OS more stable. Unfortunately, installing KB4343909 won’t be an easy ride for all users. Many Windows 10 April Update users already complained about various issues after installing this patch. We’ll list the most common ones in this post.

KB4343909 reported issues

Games won’t launch

If you’re an avid gamer, you should not hurry to install the latest Windows 10 updates on your computer. As a matter of fact, many users said their games had become unplayable after installing KB4343909. Uninstalling this patch quickly solved the problem.

[…] KB4343897 for Windows 10 1709 and KB4343909 for Windows 10 1803. These installed overnight on two different computers. Prior to that every game was working on these computers. Afterwards no games worked. I have tried games like Assassin’s Creed, DDO, SWTOR, they all start to load, drop off, then you are back at the desktop with a semi-locked screen. It takes over 7 minutes for Task Manager to load at this point and ending a task is impossible. Removal of the update on the machine with Windows 10 1803 has made the games playable […]

If you can’t launch games on Windows 10, here are some guides to help you fix this problem:

VPN won’t connect

It seems that KB4343909 breaks VPN connections. Many users reported that their VPN tools failed to connect.

No matter how I tried, I never got a VPN connection following the same steps and I didn’t receive any error. VPN client just said “Trying to connect” for ever, w/o an error message or success message. […] I realized that this morning some fixes from MSFT Update have been installed in my computer so I took a look. I saw two fixes, “KB4343909 and KB4343902”. […] So I decided to uninstall the first one and after some reboots, now I can connect again using VPN client.

Meanwhile, you can use the following troubleshooting guides to solve this problem:

KB4343909 install fails

There are also some users who are still struggling to install this patch. The update process often freezes, gets stuck or ends abruptly with an error code.

KB4343909 does not complete. Yesterday 8/14 this monthly update started at some point. 4 hours after I noticed, it was still running and did not complete. This morning 8/15 – It ran all night without completing […] Windows update has started again and been running now for over an hour. Seems to be cycling between downloading, initializing, then installing, then initializing ….

Bluetooth keyboard won’t connect

If your Bluetooth keyboard fails to connect, you’re not the only one. Quite a few Windows 10 April Update complained about this issue. More specifically, Bluetooth keyboards automatically go to sleep and then fail to establish a stable connection to computers.

I use the microsoft designer bluetooth keyboard. The problem is it goes to sleep if not being used for around 10 minutes. It then takes at least 10-15 minutes of messing around with bluetooth to get it to reconnect again […] The most recent windows update that I have installed is KB4343909

We’ll end our list here. If you encountered other issues, feel free to tell us more about your experience in the comments below.

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KB4343909 fixes DLL and high CPU issues on Windows 10 v1803

Posted on by Madalina Dinita

The Windows 10 April Creators Update recently received a new cumulative update on August Patch Tuesday: KB4343909. This patch focuses on quality improvements only and doesn’t add any new OS features.

Windows 10 KB4343909 brings additional security improvements for the latest Spectre and Meltdown  threat variations.

Provides protections against a new speculative execution side-channel vulnerability known as L1 Terminal Fault (L1TF) that affects Intel Core processors and Intel Xeon processors (CVE-2018-3620 and CVE-2018-3646). Make sure previous OS protections against Spectre Variant 2 and Meltdown vulnerabilities are enabled using the registry settings outlined in the Windows Client and Windows Server guidance KB articles.

At the same time, this update fixes the issue that causes high CPU usage on some machines equipped with Family 15h and 16h AMD processors. Users affected by this issue usually experience performance degradation and lag. However, not all Windows 10 v1803 users are affected by this issue. As Microsoft explains, this bug occurs after installing the June 2018 or July 2018 Windows updates alongside the AMD microcode updates that address Spectre Variant 2.

If you’re still experiencing high CPU usage after installing this update, you can use the troubleshooting guides listed below to fix this issue:

Users who experienced severe battery life issues after upgrading to Windows 10 version 1803 should download and install KB4343909 as soon as possible. The patch successfully addressed this problem and you should no longer experience abnormal battery depletion rates.

If you’re still experiencing Windows 10 battery drain issues, here are some guides to help you fix the problem:

KB4343909 changelog

These are the most important improvements packed by this patch. Additional fixes include:

  • The update fixes the bug that prevents apps from receiving mesh updates after resuming. Fortunately, this issue affects only Spatial Mapping mesh data apps, as well as programs that are involved in the Sleep or Resume cycle.
  • Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge now support the preload=”none” tag.
  • All apps running on HoloLens should now authenticate after upgrading to Windows 10, version 1803.
  • Device Guard no longer blocks ieframe.dll class IDs.
  • Addresses a vulnerability related to the Export-Modulemember() function when used with a wildcard (*) and a dot-sourcing script. More specifically, the existing modules on devices that have Device Guard enabled fails to work.
  • Apps that rely on COM components should no longer display “access denied,” “class not registered,” or “internal failure occurred for unknown reasons” errors.
  • Security updates to Windows Server.

Download KB4343909

You can download KB4343909 from Microsoft’s Update Catalog website. You can also download the update automatically through Windows Update.

Have you encountered any issues after installing KB4343909? Let us know in the comments below.

Xbox updates their customer support operation

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft today took to their Xbox Wire blog to update consumers on some changes to their Xbox customer support operation. The firm explained that they are looking to provide “fast and effective help” for gamers, whenever it is needed, be it with the virtual agent, Xbox Assist app, and more.

First of the changes happens to be with the Xbox Assist app. This was originally launched last Fall, and the company says it will be adding new troubleshooters later this summer so gamers can solve common problems with Xbox live, and more. To go with that are enhancements to the virtual agent, which now will pick up new capabilities which should help gamers troubleshoot common problems, and find the right place to get support.

The second round of changes are with support callback, and device repair and tracking improvements. Microsoft will be updating the Xbox support line with a “callback” option so that after describing the problem on supporrt.xbox.com gamers won’t need to waste precious time on hold.  This is meant to tie in with the device repair and tracking improvements, which now allows you to track the repair progress of any Xbox on account.microsoft.com.

Finally, as we noted before, Microsoft will be moving the Xbox Forums to the Microsoft Community. This change is Microsoft’s bigger plans to “empower users with discussions.”  All that said, there’s definitely now more than one way to solve your Xbox related problems, so you’ll likely never have to worry again about being left with a broken console.

How to Remove the Windows 10 Lock Screen

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

How do I remove the Lock Screen function on my Windows PC or laptop?

  1. From Group Policy Editor
  2. From Registry Editor

A lot of Windows 10, 8.1 users are trying to get rid of the lock screen and to tell you the truth I would to. It is quite annoying if you have a Windows desktop or laptop and you have to go through the lock screen every time.
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The Windows 8.1, 10 lock screen can be removed by following one of the two options below. Depending on the version of Windows that you have one of them might not work properly for you. So follow the guidelines below and you will be able to fix this issue in just ten minutes of your time and also you will find out how you could switch the lock screen back on for future use if you want.

Tutorial for removing Windows lock screen:

1. From Group Policy Editor

  1. Press and hold the “Windows” button and the “R” button on the keyboard.
  2. Now that you have the “Run” window opened up you will need to type in the run box “gpedit.msc”
  3. Press the “Enter” button on the keyboard.
  4. Now you should have the “Group Policy” window in front of you.
  5. On the left side in that window left-click or tap on “Computer Configuration”
  6. In the “Computer Configuration” folder left-click or tap on “Administrative Templates”
  7. In “Administrative Templates” left-click or tap on “Control Panel”.
  8. And in the “Control Panel” folder left-click or tap on “Personalization”.
  9. After you got to the “Personalization” folder you will have in the right menu a file with the name “Do not display the lock screen”. Double click (left click) or tap on the “Do not display the lock screen” feature.
  10. Set the value present in the feature above to “Enable”.
    Note: for enabling the lock screen to go in “Do not display the lock screen” feature and set it to “Not Confirmed”
  11. Reboot the Windows 8.1 PC and see if you got your lock screen removed from the system. Also if you could not remove the lock screen by following this option please read the option two posted a little bit below.

2. From Registry Editor

  1. Press and hold the button “Window” and the button “R”.
  2. In the Run window that pops up write “regedit”.
  3. Press the “Enter” button on the keyboard to open the “Registry Editor” window.
  4. Now after the Registry Editor window is opened left-click or tap from the menu on the left side on “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE”
  5. In the “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE” folder you will have to left click or tap on “Software”.
  6. In the “Software” folder left-click or tap on “Policies”.
  7. In the “Policies” folder left-click or tap on “Microsoft”.
  8. In the “Microsoft” folder you will find a “Windows” folder, left click or tap on it.
  9. In the “Windows” folder left-click or tap on “Personalization”.
  10. On the right side of the window you should have a DWORD with the name “NoLockScreen”, double-click (left click) on it and set the value field with “1”.
    Note: if the “NoLockScreen” DWORD is not there you can create it and set the value to “1” afterward.
  11. Close the “Registry Editor” window and reboot the Windows 8.1 device.

Note: Both methods work for Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10. Even if there are different engines on each system, the interface of both Group Policy editor and Registry editor is the same. You can use these solutions whithout any problems on your Windows 10, 8.1 or 8 PC. However, we must mention that the screen lock function is useful especially if you do not want certain persons to access your desktop. Thus, we suggest you think twice before doing that.

Update: Windows 10 Lock Screen may have some issues, most specifically when some users lock the screen, it goes back to sign in screen and it returns to lock screen. Hopefully, on Microsoft forums, there where an user that described this problem and also gave a solution. If you have any issues with your lock screen that goes to the sign-in screen, here’s a video that you could use in order to fix this problem:

Above you have two methods on how to disable the lock screen for your Windows 8.1 device, this is especially useful for the desktop PCs and laptops but you can also do this for your tablets or Smartphones if you wish. If you have any questions or issues with the steps posted above contact us by writing in the comments field of this page situated below.
READ ALSO: Windows 10 build 17686 triggers infinite lock screen loops

How to Disable Yellow Warning Bar in Internet Explorer

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

Having the yellow bar in Internet Explorer on Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 computers can be very helpful in some situations. The respective yellow information bar is meant to offer you additional information on any sorts of errors that you might get during your use of Internet Explorer.

One of the most important message that might appear is this one: To help protect your security, Internet Explorer blocked this site from downloading files to your computer. The alert appears on the screen when you try to access any potentially harmful download files.
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So basically the information bar is exactly the yellow warning bar you get in Windows 8.1/ Windows 10 and notifyies you about any issues that might happen while you’re using your computer. This bar is situated in the upper side of Internet Explorer for Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. The good news is that you can disable it very quickly by following the tutorial below.

Steps to disable information bar in Windows 10, 8.1

Before we dive in, it is worth mentioning that it is not recommended to turn off all the warning messages and notifications that you get on your PC. Some of them are very useful in protecting your device from unwanted programs or viruses.

  1. Left click on the “Start” button you have in the lower right side of the Desktop in Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
  2. In the search box you are presented there you will need to type “Internet Explorer”.
  3. Left click on the “Internet Explorer” icon you have in that search list.
  4. Now that Internet Explorer is open you will have to left click or tap on the “Tools” feature situated in the upper left side of Internet Explorer.internet explorer tools
  5. From the Tools menu, you will need to left click or tap on the “Internet Options” feature.
  6. Left click or tap the “Security” tab you have in the upper side of the “Internet Options” window.
  7. Left click or tap on the “Custom level” feature presented in the “Security” tab.
  8. You will be presented with a list of options in which you will have to search for “Automatic prompt for ActiveX controls”.
  9. After you find the feature above you need to left click or tap on it and disable it in order to prevent any further messages from this part.
    Note: You will have to do this for every kind of message that you get in the yellow warning bar in order to disable it.
  10. After you left clicked on that feature you need to left click again on the “OK” button you have in the lower side of the window.
  11. Left click or tap on “Yes” to confirm the change you made.
  12. Left click on the “OK” button to save the change you made.

Now that you blocked the alert, you also need to turn off  notifications related to blocked pop-ups. Go to the Privacy tab, navigate to the Pop-up blocker and select Settings. All you need to do is uncheck the option “Show Information bar when a pop-up is blocked“. In this manner, you won’t receive any alerts about the pop-ups that have been blocked.

So, there you have  the method on how to disable the warning yellow bar in Internet Explorer for any kind of message that pops up in Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. If you have any questions or suggestions on this article, you can use the comments section below.

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How to prevent users from deleting Internet Explorer history

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

When you use your Internet explorer in Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10, you have the feature to delete your internet history as well as a multitude of others settings that allow you to manage the cookies stored in your web browser. Some Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 users want to prevent the internet history from being deleted. If you feel the same and you want to prevent users from deleting Internet Explorer browsing history, then follow the instructions below for a quick understanding on how you can do that.
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Stopping users from deleting the internet history as well as other features in your browser can be done by accessing the Group Policy Editor. You can then change the restrictions from there. So for accessing this feature and making the necessary modifications, follow the steps below.

Stop users from deleting Internet history in Windows 10, 8.1, 7

  1. Press and hold the “Windows” button and the “X” button on the keyboard and select the “Run” feature.
    Note: Another way to access the “Run” window is the press and hold the “Windows” button and the “R” button.
  2. Write in the run box the following: “gpedit.msc” without the quotes.
  3. Press the “Enter” button on the keyboard.
  4. Now you should have the “local Group Policy Editor” window in front of you.
  5. Double click or tap on the “Computer Configuration” folder situated in the left side list in the window.
  6. In the “Computer Configuration” folder double click or tap on the “Administrative templates” folder.local group policy editor administrative templates
  7. In the “Administrative Templates” folder double click or tap on the “Windows Components” folder.
  8. In the “Windows Components” folder double click or tap on the “Internet Explorer” folder.internet explorer local group policy
  9. Now double click on the “Delete Browsing History” folder inside the “Internet Explorer” file.
  10. You should have on the right side in the “Local Group Policy Editor” window the “Prevent access to delete browsing history” option.prevent access to delete browsing history
  11. Double click or tap on the “Prevent access to delete browsing history” option to open it.
  12. Check the “Enable” feature in that window.block user delete browsing history
  13. Left click or tap on the “Apply” button in the lower right side of the window.
  14. Left click or tap on the “OK” button afterwards.
  15. Reboot your Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 device and see if another user except the administrator can delete the Internet History.

You can also prevent users from deleting forms and passwords. The steps to follow are similar to those listed above but instead of selecting the option “Prevent access to delete browsing history”, you need to select the ” Forms” and “Delete Passwords” functionalities.

There you go, a simple way on how to stop users from deleting internet history in Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. For any other additional questions or suggestions on this subject, use the comments section below. We will help you further as soon as possible.

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Windows 10 for HoloLens gets a new Redstone 5 build, too

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft’s HoloLens got its first Redstone 5 build last month, and yesterday the company pushed yet another build to the headset. This time, the build comes in at 17737 and is primarily focused on delivering fixes rather than new features (via Windows Central.)

First off, are the fixes. You can have a look at these below.

  • We fixed an issue where the cursor will jump between gaze and mouse when using a Bluetooth mouse.
  • We fixed an issue with some notification toasts appearing as a gray box.
  • We fixed an issue where Cortana may stop listening if you wait for her to respond after saying, “Hey Cortana.”
  • We fixed several other issues with voice commands and dictation, including an issue that prevented Cortana from working after update.
  • We fixed an issue that prevented holograms from re-appearing after sign-out and sign-in.
  • We added OCR support for Chinese and Japanese characters in the localized builds. For more information on using these builds, see the link above.
  • We fixed a crash in the camera when taking a photo while the thumbnail previous of the last capture is visible.

Next up, are the known issues. There are only two documented known issues with this build, but it is always best to play with the build and investigate for more, then send your Feedback to Microsoft in Feedback hub.

  • We’re still investigating a bug causing the share dialog to not load all available apps to share to for a while after initial boot.
  • After updating from a previous build, customers may not be able to receive incoming calls in Remote Assist.

Asides from Miracast support and a handful of other improvements, it is not looking as though the Redstone 5 update for HoloLens will introduce many other new features. Development on Redstone 5 is also winding down, so there’s probably not much else in store.

The Walking Dead: The Final Season video game debuts on Microsoft’s Xbox One consoles

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

The first chapter of The Walking Dead: The Final Season is now available to play on Microsoft’s Xbox One consoles. Unlike previous Telltale Games’ Walking Dead series, the first chapter of The Final Season is unavailable individually on Xbox One and seemingly must be purchased as part of the full Season Pass in The Complete Season bundle.

The Walking Dead: The Final Season will only have four episodes and, as its name suggests, will be the final Walking Dead video game from Telltale Games with Clementine.

Here’s the official game description and trailer:

Clementine, now a fierce and capable survivor, has reached the final chapter in her journey. After years on the road facing threats both living and dead, a secluded school might finally be her chance for a home. But protecting it will mean sacrifice. Clem must build a life and become a leader while still watching over AJ, an orphaned boy and the closest thing to family she has left. In this gripping and emotional final season, you will define your relationships, fight the undead, and determine how Clementine’s story ends. Includes access to all 4 episodes (Episode 1 available at launch, Episodes 2-4 coming soon).

Are you a fan of The Walking Dead video games? How many have you finished? Let us know in the comments below and then follow us on Pinterest for more Xbox video game content.

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Enable Legacy Boot on Windows 10 [How to]

Posted on by Aleksandar Ognjanovic

Many PC come with legacy boot disabled in favor of UEFI. However, many are wondering how to enable legacy boot on Windows 10 for compatibility issues.

Speaking of issues, we covered legacy boot issues in one of our older guides, so be sure to check it out.

If you still want to turn on legacy boot on Windows 10, this guide will show you the best way to do it.

UEFI boot vs Legacy boot

Let’s start with explaining why one would choose to use the Legacy boot option instead of the UEFI on a compatible PC.

Most of the contemporary configurations support both Legacy BIOS and UEFI booting options. And the latter is the default version.

However, if you have a Windows 10 installation drive with an MBR (Master Boot Record) partitioning style, you won’t be able to boot and install it in the UEFI boot mode. And this is a common problem.

Also, if you have HDD partitioned and formatted as a GPT drive, you won’t be able to install Windows 10 from an MBR drive. And vice versa.

But, this is a story for some other time, as we’ll try to focus on enabling Legacy BIOS boot on your PC today.

Now, if you, for any reason, need to boot your PC in the Legacy BIOS mode instead of UEFI, the BIOS/UEFI settings are the place to be.

There, you should have an easy time changing the Boot mode from one to another. However, with Windows 10 and its Fast Boot, the mere accessing the BIOS/UEFI settings isn’t exactly a walk in the park.

How can I enable legacy boot on Windows 10?

Access BIOS

  1. Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
  2. Choose Update & Security.
  3. Select Recovery from the left pane.
  4. Under the Advanced startup, click Restart now.
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  5. Choose Troubleshoot.
  6. Select Advanced options.
  7. Choose UEFI Firmware Settings and click Restart.

Once there, navigate to the Boot section and replace UEFI with the Legacy (or Legacy BIOS) option. On the other hand, if the option is grayed out, you’ll need to set the Administrator password and reboot your device.

As you can see, enabling legacy BIOS mode on Windows 10 is pretty simple.

Enter the boot password and access the BIOS/UEFI settings again. You should be able to switch to Legacy mode this time. We suggest removing the Administrative password afterward, as it’ll pop up every time you boot the PC.

If you want to learn more, we have a great guide on how to enable Secure Boot without BIOS that you might want to check out.

That’s it. If you have any alternative ways you can provide us with, feel free to do so. The comments section is just below.

Got two download folders in Windows 10/11? Here’s what to do

Posted on by Aleksandar Ognjanovic

Once you open the File Explorer, there’s the whole left side reserved for a sidebar tree. There, you can find all major folders you would regularly use, including the Downloads folder. However, some users are not willing to deal with two or even three Download folders which lead to the same path.

This might be due to a system error during the system upgrade or some third-party application unreasonably added another folder. As all of them link to the same path (usually C:UsersUsernameDownloads), you probably want some of them gone.

We made sure to explain how to remove the built-in folder (or not) in the list we provided below.

How to remove a redundant download folder from Windows 10

  1. Delete the redundant folder
  2. Change the path for downloaded files
  3. Reset your PC

1. Delete the redundant folder

If the path is the same for both folders but they are presented with two different names, you can delete one freely without any repercussions. Just make sure to backup all your data from the folder to avoid permanent loss of data. Of course, if a third-party application created the folder, the next time you try to download something, it’ll recreate the same folder. That’s why we suggest re-assigning the download path to a system-default Downloads folder.

Once you’ve done that, roam through all applications you use to download files and change the path. All browsers store files in a default folder, originating in C:UsersUsername. If you want to change them, continue with the further steps.

2. Change the path for downloaded files

Now, if want to change the default download location and remove the default Download folder, that’s completely a new deal. And it can be done with a certain Registry script or manual approach. Maybe, in this scenario, the built-in Downloads folder isn’t of any use to you.

Maybe you want to keep your downloads away from the system partition. Whether that includes an alternative storage partition or even a cloud service client which swiftly backs them up.

Here’s how to completely remove the built-in Download folder from Windows 10:

  1. Download the Registry script and save it on your PC. Preferably, on the Desktop.
  2. Run the patch as an administrator and confirm merging.
  3. Restart your PC.

This is how to change the default download location on Chrome, Mozilla, and Edge:

Chrome

  1. Click on the 3-dot menu and open Settings.
  2. Expand the Advanced section.
  3. Under the Downloads > Location, click Change. I have two download folders windows 10
  4. Select an alternative location where the future files you download will be stored.

Firefox

  1. Click on the hamburger menu and open Options.
  2. Under the Files and applications > Downloads, click Browse.I have two download folders windows 10
  3. Select the download location.

Edge

  1. Click on the 3-dot menu and open Settings.
  2. Under the Downloads section, click Change and change the location.I have two download folders windows 10
  3. All new downloads will be stored in a newly-chosen location.

3. Reset your PC

Finally, if you’re completely bamboozled with the way Download folders are created and they multiply unreasonably, we suggest scanning for malware and PuP. After that, resetting the PC to factory values should be the shortest route to resolving this problem. Why such a drastic measure, you might ask? Well, if you’ve upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 7, the system folders in File Explorer seem to double.

Because of that, we suggest resetting your PC to factory values. Hopefully, after that, you’ll be left with just one Downloads folder. Here’s how to reset your PC to factory values:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Choose Update & Security.
  3. Choose Recovery from the left pane.
  4. Under the ”Reset this PC” section, click Get started.I have two download folders windows 10
  5. Follow the instruction until your PC is restored to factory values.

With that said, we can conclude this article. In case you have an alternative solution or similar problem you care to share, the comments section is below.

With latest Insider update to the Microsoft Store, users get the wish list feature they’ve been wishing for

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft started testing a new Shopping Cart in the Microsoft Store with select Windows and Xbox Insiders yesterday, and it turns out this feature also introduced a handy “Save for later” option which pretty much works like a wish list. Once you add some items to your shopping cart (just games, apps and devices for now), the list will sync across the web and the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 and Xbox One. But for those times when you’re not ready to pull the trigger yet, the “Save for Later option will act as a wish list replacement.

It would have been better if Microsoft added this “Save for Later” button right on all store listings, eliminating an additional step to access it along the way, but for now this is better than nothing. The Shopping Cart and Save for Later features are currently available in the Microsoft Store for Xbox Insiders on the Skip Ahead, Preview Alpha and Beta Rings as well as Windows Insiders on the Skip Ahead ring. You can also find these two features on the web, which is sometimes the fastest way to access the Microsoft Store.

Freshly-released game Graveyard Keeper joins Xbox Game Pass today

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Graveyard Keeper, a new medieval cemetery management simulator from indie developer Lazy Bear Games is joining Xbox Games Pass today, the same day as it launches on Xbox One and Steam. The game lets you manage your own graveyard, but the developer’s dark sense of humor resulted in giving players many possibilities to make money, including recycling body parts for profit

The game also lets you make business alliances, explore villages and get a glimpse of the medieval folklore with dungeons, witches, and various monsters to kill.

In addition to Graveyard Keeper, Xbox Games Pass also picked up Bethesda’s critically-acclaimed shooters Doom and Rage last week. Overall, that’s 10 new games in the catalog in August, including Hitman: Season 1 and Ryse: Son of Rome. Xbox Games Pass is just $9.99/month, but you can get a 14-day trial to try the collection of over 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 games.

Windows Server 2019, Windows Admin Center get new Insider builds

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

In addition to a new Windows 10 Redstone 5 build for Fast Ring Insiders, Microsoft released Windows Server 2019 Insider Preview Build 17733 yesterday along with a new preview of Windows Admin Center. The new Windows Server 2019 build comes with new improvements for Cluster Sets, which the company describes as its “new cloud scale-out technology.” There’s also a new version of Microsoft Hyper-V Server in the available content.

Microsoft detailed what’s new in Windows Admin Center Preview 2018 in a separate blog post. The tool previously known as Project Honolulu is getting a new Apps & Feature extension to let IT admins control the apps and other components that are currently installed on the Windows machines they manage. This build also brings minor improvements to Task Scheduler, File Sharing, Azure Update Management support and more.

As usual, Windows Insiders can get the latest builds for Windows Server 2019, Hyper-V Server and Windows Admin Center from the Windows Server Insider Preview download page. Microsoft has been consistently releasing new Windows Server Insider builds every two weeks for quite some time now, so it’s safe to expect a new flight before the end of the month.

Microsoft is looking for “breakthrough ideas” with AI Idea Challenge

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Microsoft is looking to its community for “breakthrough ideas” with the AI Idea Challenge. As noted in a post on the Machine Learning blog, Microsoft is looking for “breakthrough AI solutions from developers, data scientists, professionals and students, and preferably developed on the Microsoft AI platform and services.”

The AI Idea Challenge allows users to share their creations on the Microsoft AI platform, so they are accessible for future Microsoft projects. Full terms and conditions of the contest are available here. Microsoft will judge submissions based on the following criteria:

  1. Originality: 50%
  2. Feasibility: 20%
  3. Difficulty to Implement: 30%

The top three entries for the Microsoft AI Idea Challenge will get great prizes for their efforts. The first place winner will get a Surface Book 2, the second place winner will get a Dji Mavic Pro drone, and the third place winner will get an Xbox One X.

If you are interested in entering, Microsoft has some requirements. Individuals or teams are required to submit a “working AI model, test dataset, a demo app and a demo video that can a maximum of three minutes long.” Microsoft invites you to take a look at AI Idea Challenge examples at AI.lab.

The Microsoft AI Challenge is accepting submissions until October 12th, 2018. Register your AI idea today.

Windows Insiders can no longer join Skip Ahead to get previews of the Windows 10 19H1 update

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

It’s been more than a few weeks now since Microsoft first allowed Windows Insiders to “Skip Ahead” to preview the next Windows 10 19H1 update. However, if you’ve been holding off on opting into this special ring of the Windows Insider program, you’re now out of luck as enrollment is now closed.

We’re not certain on the specific date when enrollment first closed, but we tried to enroll one of our Insider Machines to the Skip Ahead branch today and received the “closed” message seen in the featured image above (looks like MSPU noticed it, too). It is kind of surprising to see that it took this long for enrollment to close up, as enrollment previously shuttered up in under a week with the last Windows 10 development cycle.

At any rate, only those who did manage to opt to Skip Ahead will now continue to see new Windows 10 features and updates for stock apps like Sticky Notes, Mail, and Photos. Insiders on the other rings (who also opted into the Windows App Preview Program) will also still see updates for specific inbox apps, but will only likely get Redstone 5 bug fixing and quality builds moving forward.

The overall news should not be shocking, as Microsoft mentioned on multiple occasions that it will be closing off Skip Ahead once the maximum number of seats are filled. The company also specifically limited enrollment to Skip Ahead and “Forked” the Insider program in order to ensure quality feedback on 19H1 builds, but not shift attention away from Redstone 5 development.

Microsoft is now rolling out folder protection feature for OneDrive on Windows 10

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

A few months ago Microsoft rolled out a Known Folder Move experience for OneDrive to help business users automatically sync over their important their files to the cloud. Well, that same feature is now rolling out to all Windows 10 users, helping them sync and protect their important documents, pictures, and desktop folders to OneDrive (via The Verge.)

We’re not seeing this folder protection feature just yet, so it may be rolling out slowly to all users. Anyway, the settings option for folder protection can be found by clicking on the OneDrive icon in the Windows 10 system tray, and then going to the Activity Center. From there you can go to More, Settings, Auto Save, and then Update folders. You can then select all your important folders (like Documents, Desktop, Pictures, etc) for syncing and then click Start Protection.

As explained by a Microsoft spokesperson:

“This is a new feature we started rolling out broadly this week that is now available to OneDrive users with personal accounts…“It makes it easier to move content into OneDrive, have access to all your important files on all your devices, and keep more files protected with features like ransomware detection & recovery.”

There are a few limits on what can be synced up to OneDrive protected folders, but this feature makes life easier for those who have multiple PCs. All your folders should now be in sync regardless of which device you work on, and you’ll be able to fully recover your files in the event if your PC crashes or runs into trouble.

Disney Epic Mickey 2 & For Honor now free on Xbox with Games With Gold

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Xbox 360 video game, Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, and Xbox One’s For Honor are now both downloadable for free as part of the Games With Gold promotion for Xbox Live Gold subscribers.

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is a family-friendly 3D action adventure title with support for two-player co-op gameplay. It’s available to grab online here. Here’s its official description and trailer:

Unleash the power of the brush in an all new co-op adventure. Join Mickey and Oswald in an epic battle to save the magical world of Wasteland and change it forever. Interact with your favorite characters like never before in the most heroic adventure yet.

For Honor is a relatively new title that only launched on the Xbox One in February of last year. The game features a strong focus on online multiplayer battles and strategic gameplay and allows players to choose between a variety of factions such as viking, samurai, or knight.

Enter the chaos of war and choose your faction. Play as a bold Knight, a brutal Viking, or a deadly Samurai. Experience the thrilling story campaign solo or co-op, and fight in brutal PvP multiplayer modes, now on new dedicated servers. Choose a faction, grab your sword, and fight with your allies to survive in innovative PvP melee combat. Enjoy an evolved experience – with 12 base Heroes, 18 maps, new PvP and ranked modes, thousands of gear items, and more since launch. Dedicated servers provide a stable and seamless experience as you fight to claim victory for your faction. Earn rewards while you learn the art of combat with a brand-new training mode that takes you from Apprentice to Master.

Are you excited to play either of these Xbox titles? Let us know which one you’ll be playing first in the comments below.

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How to Pin Folders to Start Menu in Windows 10

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

How do I pin folders to the start menu in Windows 10?

  1. From the folder’s right-click menu
  2. Drag the folder
  3. Pin other Windows 10 elements to start menu

You will learn in this tutorial exactly how to pin your folders and also if you wish other applications to your Start menu in the new Windows 10 technical preview version. Doing the steps below is a very easy task and you will be ready to pin your folders to the Start menu in no time.
how to pin folders to the start menu in Windows 10
Pinning folders to the Start menu in Windows 10 is just one of the most useful features you have access to this new operating system. You can use one of two methods that we are going to explain a bit below but basically, you either have to drag and drop a folder to the Start menu or just right click on it and select the feature from there.

How to pin folders to Start menu in Windows 10?

1. From the folder’s right-click menu

  1. Open the Start menu in Windows 10.
  2. Find the folder you want to pin to the Start menu.
  3. Right click on the folder.
  4. Left click or tap on the “Pin to Start menu” feature.
  5. You should now have that specific folder in the Start menu.

2. Drag the folder

  1. Left click and hold on the folder you wish to pin to the Start menu.
  2. Drag the folder while holding the left click pressed all the way to the “Start” button.
  3. Wait for a “Pin to Start menu” message to pop up.
  4. Release the left click in order to place that folder in the Start menu.
  5. Now left click or tap on the “Start” button and you will see that the folder is present in the menu.

3. Pin other Windows 10 elements to start menu

While you have pinned already some folders on your Start Menu, you might have issues while pinning apps on that Start Menu. You will fix this problem from the link previously mentioned. You can also pin your favorite games in Windows 10, and here’s how to do that. Some interested users can see how they can pin Settings to the Start Menu.

This is the short and very quick tutorial on how to pin your folders to the Start menu in Windows 10. If you have any further questions on this subject don’t hesitate to write us below in the lower section of the page and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

READ ALSO: Fixed: You Cannot Open the Windows Store Without an Internet Connection

Select Xbox Insiders can now test a new Shopping Cart feature in the Xbox Store

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Xbox Insiders in the Skip Ahead, Preview Alpha and Beta rings can now test a new Shopping cart feature in the Xbox Store that syncs with the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 and the web. For eligible Insiders, All games and apps on the Xbox Store should now have an “Add to Cart” button, which is accessible by selecting first the “…” button next to the Buy button.

Once you add an item to the Shopping cart, you can access it from the dedicated icon at the top of the Xbox Store. The cool thing is that you can add items from your console and pick up where you left off on the web or the Microsoft Store app on Windows 10.

This feature was long overdue (as is a wish list feature) and it’s great to see some core Microsoft Store features being standardized across platforms. The Xbox team notes that it may take a couple hours before you see the new Shopping Cart in the Xbox Store, and you may need to hard reset your console to finally see it.

Microsoft releases “Patch Tuesday” build 17134.228 with additional Spectre protections, battery life improvements

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft has just released new “Patch Tuesday” updates for all supported versions of Windows 10, if you’re running the April 2018 update then you should be seeing the build 17134.228 (KB4343909) in Windows Update. This new build brings a fix for a new variant of the Spectre CPU security flaw that was discovered earlier this year, and Microsoft says that it also address an issue where previous Spectre fixes could cause hight CPU usages on PCs with certain AMD processors.

The release notes also mention a fix for an issue that could cause “significantly reduced battery life” after installing the April 2018 update, something that laptops and tablets users will likely appreciate. The full list of fixes is available below:

  • Provides protections against a new speculative execution side-channel vulnerability known as L1 Terminal Fault (L1TF) that affects Intel® Core® processors and Intel® Xeon® processors (CVE-2018-3620 and CVE-2018-3646). Make sure previous OS protections against Spectre Variant 2 and Meltdown vulnerabilities are enabled using the registry settings outlined in the Windows Client and Windows Server guidance KB articles. (These registry settings are enabled by default for Windows Client OS editions, but disabled by default for Windows Server OS editions.)
  • Addresses an issue that causes high CPU usage that results in performance degradation on some systems with Family 15h and 16h AMD processors. This issue occurs after installing the June 2018 or July 2018 Windows updates from Microsoft and the AMD microcode updates that address Spectre Variant 2 (CVE-2017-5715 – Branch Target Injection).
  • Addresses an issue that prevents apps from receiving mesh updates after resuming. This issue occurs for apps that use Spatial Mapping mesh data and participate in the Sleep or Resume cycle.
  • Ensures that Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge support the preload=”none” tag.
  • Addresses an issue that prevents some applications running on HoloLens, such as Remote Assistance, from authenticating after upgrading from Windows 10, version 1607, to Windows 10, version 1803.
  • Addresses an issue that significantly reduced battery life after upgrading to Windows 10, version 1803.
  • Addresses an issue that causes Device Guard to block some ieframe.dll class IDs after installing the May 2018 Cumulative Update.
  • Addresses a vulnerability related to the Export-Modulemember() function when used with a wildcard (*) and a dot-sourcing script. After installing this update, existing modules on devices that have Device Guard enabled will intentionally fail. The exception error is “This module uses the dot-source operator while exporting functions using wildcard characters, and this is disallowed when the system is under application verification enforcement.” For more information, see https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8200 and https://aka.ms/PSModuleFunctionExport.
  • Security updates to Windows Server.

There is still one known issue with this new Windows 10 build, which was already present in the last two cumulative updates: Applications that rely on .NET Framework can fail to start after installing the July 2018 .NET Framework Security updates, and Microsoft is once again saying that it will provide a fix in an upcoming update. In the meantime, let us know in the comments if you encounter any issues after installing this new build.

Tomb Raider: Legend and Tomb Raider Anniversary now playable on Xbox One, get them while they’re on sale

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Following the additions of Prince of Persia, SINE MORA, and Earth Defence Force 2025 last week, Microsoft is bringing two Tomb Raider games to the Xbox One Backward Compatibility list today: Tomb Raider Legend and Tomb Raider Anniversary. The first one was released back in 2006 on the Xbox 360, while the second one (a remake of the 1996 original game) was released a year later on the 7th gen consoles.

Both episodes received critical acclaim, and if you have yet to play them they’re both available for $1.99 each on the Microsoft Store this week. All Tomb Raider Xbox 360 games except the 2013 reboot are now backward compatible on the Xbox One, as Microsoft previously added Tomb Raider Underworld and Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light in 2017 and 2018, respectively. You can check out the latest additions to the Xbox One Backward Compatibility list on Major Nelson’s website.

Microsoft unveils new Phantom Black and Grey/Blue Xbox controllers

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

There’s no shortage of Xbox One controller options these days, and today more new color schemes have entered the fray. Indeed, Microsoft has just announced new Phantom Black and Grey/Blue Xbox One controllers, giving you more ways to customize your gaming setup.

The Xbox Wireless Controller in Grey/Blue comes with a sleek, dark gray design, blue accents on the thumbsticks and base, and a monochrome ABXY, menu, and navigation buttons. The special edition Phantom Black controller, meanwhile, fades from a translucent matte black to a stunning metallic champagne gold. That controller also has textured grips, Black buttons, triggers, thumbsticks, and bumpers accented with a champagne gold D-pad.

Special edition Phantom Black controller

The Phantom Black Special Editon controllers will become available on September 11 in the USA for $69.99, and the Grey/Blue controller will follow on September 25 for $64.99. You can pre-order both controllers today at the Microsoft Store, and also at select retailers worldwide.

Grey/Blue Xbox One controller

For those not in the USA, the Grey/Blue controller will ship on October 9. The controllers come with 14-day trials for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass.

If you’re after some nostalgia, you might also want to check out the Green Xbox One ‘Duke’ controller. Though not designed by Microsoft or as flashy as these new controllers, it is a replica of the original Xbox Controller, but designed to work with a wired connection with Xbox One.

Microsoft brings Azure Stack to Azure Government

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft yesterday announced the availability of Azure stack for Azure Government customers. Azure stack for Azure Government should help address the challenges and regulations Microsoft’s federal government customers face and more.

According to Microsoft Azure Stack is an “extension of Azure to consistently run hybrid applications on-premises.” Per yesterday’s posting, Azure stack for Azure Government also comes with the necessary infrastructure and services for governments to “meet directives faster, and make strategic choices about where to run their workloads and applications.” Microsoft highlights the following other benefits:

  • Consistency means government customers get the same infrastructure and services with Azure Stack as they do with Azure — the same APIs, DevOps tools, portal, and more.
  • Government customers can develop and deploy applications in Azure Government and then deploy on-premises using Azure Stack to meet data compliance, regulatory, or policy requirements.
  • With Azure Stack for Azure Government, agencies can bring core and advanced cloud services to the edge —right to where they’re needed, making it possible to process data in the field without worrying about latency or internet connectivity
  • agencies can also efficiently modernize their on-premises legacy applications that are not ready or a fit for the public cloud due to cyber defense concerns or other requirements

Interested parties can get started with Azure government by checking out this webpage here. They also can download an Azure Stack development Kit. 

Inside Xbox will be live from gamescom next Tuesday

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

With E3 2018 behind them, it is now time for the Xbox crew to turn their attention to gamescom. It was promised that there would be new “new Xbox One bundles and accessories,” at the annual trades fair in Germany, and now Microsoft is now reminding you to tune into all the action in the next Inside Xbox webcast on August 21st.

As always, Inside Xbox will be streaming live on Mixer, Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter on Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30 a.m. PDT/10:30 a.m. EDT. The Xbox team promises that you’ll be hearing more about Forza Horizon 4, Sea of Thieves, and State of Decay 2 during the webcast. They even hint at new breaking news stories, exclusive interviews and never-before-seen content for many other games.

For those who are attending gamescom, you can expect multiple events at the venue. There will be the Xbox Fanfest on Thursday, August 23 on the Rhein River, an Xbox booth in Hall 8 of the Koelnmesse, and a Mixer Booth and Xbox Gear Shop. You can keep an eye out on Xbox social media for more on this, or check out this Microsoft website for the full schedule.

 

Full Fix: Error x80070002 on Windows 10, 7

Posted on by Madalina Dinita

When you are thrilled about upgrading your Windows version for an all-new OS experiences and promising features offered by the latest versions, you might come across some bugs and glitches that will stop you in the process. In this post, though, we will specifically talk about the error code x80070002 that sometimes stops people from moving forward with their updates on Windows.

Let’s talk about this error code first and see why it happens. The cause of the error – the error x80070002 or x80070003 occurs due to corrupt or missing files on Windows after an update.

How to fix error x80070002 on Windows 10?

Error x80070002 can be problematic and prevent you from installing the latest updates. Speaking of this error, here are some similar issues reported by users:

  • Error 0x80070002 Windows 10, Windows 7 – This error can appear on almost any version of Windows, and if you encounter it, you should be able to fix the problem using one of our solutions.
  • Windows Update service not running – This message is frequently related to this error, but you can fix this problem simply by enabling the Windows Update service on your own.
  • Installation failed with error 0x80070002 – Sometimes you might get this error message on your screen. If that happens, reset Windows Update components and check if that helps.

1. Reset Windows Update components

According to users, error x80070002 can appear while trying to install updates. This issue can occur due to problems with Windows Update, and in order to fix the issue, it’s advised to reset Windows Update components.

You can do this manually, but this can be a tedious task, therefore it’s better to use the command line for such a task. To do that, follow these steps:

  1. Press Windows Key + X to open Win + X menu. Choose Command Prompt (Admin) or Powershell (Admin) from the list.
    Error 0x80070002 Windows 7
  2. When Command Prompt starts, run the following commands:
  • net stop wuauserv
  • net stop cryptSvc
  • net stop bits
  • net stop msiserver
  • Ren C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
  • Ren C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 Catroot2.old
  • net start wuauserv
  • net start cryptSvc
  • net start bits
  • net start msiserver

After running these commands, check if the problem is resolved.

2. Rename CBS.Log file

Sometimes error x80070002 can appear due to CBS.Log file on your PC. The file can get corrupted, and the best way to deal with it is to rename it. This is quite simple to do, and you can do it by following these steps:

  1. Press Windows Key + R and enter %systemroot%LogsCBS. Now press Enter or click OK.
    Windows Update service not running
  2. Locate CBS.Log file and rename it to anything else.
    Installation failed with error 0x80070002

After renaming the file, check if the problem is resolved.

Several users reported that they are unable to rename this file. If that’s the case, first you’ll need to stop a couple of services manually. To do that, just follow these steps:

  1. Press Windows Key + R and enter services.msc. Press Enter or click OK.
    Installation failed with error 0x80070002
  2. When Services window opens, locate Windows Modules Installer service and double-click it.
    Error 0x80070002 Windows 7
  3. Set the Startup type to Manual and click Apply and OK to save changes.
    Error 0x80070002 Windows 10
  4. After your PC restarts, you should be able to rename CBS.Log file.
  5. Go back to Services window and set the Startup Type of Windows Modules Installer to Automatic and restart your PC.

3. Download the update manually

Error x80070002 usually occurs while trying to download Windows 10 updates. This can happen due to various issues, and if you can’t fix the problem, you can always download the update manually.

Before you do that, you need to find the number of your update. You can do that from the Windows Update section. The update code will have KB at the beginning followed by the array of numbers.

Once you find the update number, you need to do the following:

  1. Go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
    Error 0x80070002 Windows 10
  2. In the search box enter the code of your update.
  3. List of matching updates will appear. Select the update that matches your architecture and click the Download button next to it.
  4. After you download the update, run the setup file to install it on your PC.

Keep in mind that this solution will install the missing update, but it might not fix the core problem, so you’ll have to do that manually.

4. Check your antivirus

Installation failed with error 0x80070002

Another common cause for error x80070002 can be your antivirus software. Sometimes the antivirus can interfere with your system, and that can cause this and other errors to appear.

To fix the issue, it’s advised that you disable certain antivirus features and check if that helps. If that doesn’t work, you might have to disable your antivirus completely.

In case that doesn’t work, your next step would be to remove your antivirus. If removing the antivirus solves the problem, you should consider switching to a different antivirus solution. There are many great antivirus applications on the market, and if you want an antivirus that won’t interfere with your system while providing maximum protection, you should consider Bitdefender.

5. Make sure that Windows Update service is running

If you keep getting x80070002 error, you should check if Windows Update service is running properly on your PC. To fix this problem, you need to make a couple of changes in the Services window. To do that, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Services window.
  2. Locate Windows Update service on the list, right-click it and choose Start from the menu.
    Windows Update service not running

After starting this service, check if the problem is resolved.

6. Make sure that your time and date are correct

According to users, error x80070002 can occur due to problems with your date and time. If your date or time isn’t correct, you can encounter this error. However, there’s a way to fix this problem:

  1. Right-click the clock in the bottom right corner and select Adjust date/time from the menu.
    Installation failed with error 0x80070002
  2. When Settings app opens, turn off Set time automatically option. After a couple of moments, turn this feature back on again.
    Error 0x80070002 Windows 7

Alternatively, you can also click the Change button to adjust date and time manually. Once your date and time are correctly configured, the issue should be resolved.

7. Run Windows Update troubleshooter

Error x80070002 usually occurs while trying to download Windows Updates, and in order to fix it, you need to run Windows Update troubleshooter. Sometimes your system might not be properly configured, and that can cause this issue to occur. However, you can easily fix that by running the troubleshooter:

  1. Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app.
  2. Navigate to the Update & Security section.
    Windows Update service not running
  3. In the left pane select Troubleshoot. Choose Windows Update from the right pane and click Run the troubleshooter button.
    Windows Update service not running
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the troubleshooter.

Once the troubleshooter is finished, check if the problem is still there.

8. Modify your registry

Sometimes error x80070002 can occur due to issues in your registry, but you can fix that by following these steps:

  1. Press Windows Key + R and enter regedit. Press Enter or click OK.
    Installation failed with error 0x80070002
  2. When Registry Editor opens, navigate to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionWindowsUpdateOSUpgrade in the left pane.
  3. In the right pane, right-click the empty space and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
    Error 0x80070002 Windows 10
  4. Enter AllowOSUpgrade as the name of the new DWORD and double-click it to open its properties.
    Windows Update service not running
  5. Set Value data to 1 and click OK to save changes.

After making these changes, check if the problem is resolved.

9. Perform an in-place upgrade

According to users, error x80070002 can occur because your Windows installation is damaged. This can be a big problem, however, you don’t have to reinstall windows in order to fix it. To fix this problem, you just have to perform an in-place upgrade.

In case you’re not familiar, an in-place upgrade will reinstall Windows 10 and force it to upgrade to the latest version while keeping all your files and applications intact. To perform an in-place upgrade, you just need to do the following:

  1. Download and run Media Creation Tool.
  2. When Media Creation Tool opens, select Upgrade this PC now option.
  3. Wait while the setup prepares the necessary files.
  4. Select Download and install updates (recommended) and click Next.
  5. Wait for setup to download the necessary files.
  6. Follow the instructions on the screen. On Ready to install screen click Change what to keep.
  7. Be sure to select Keep personal files and apps and click Next.
  8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

Once the setup is finished, you’ll have the latest version of Windows installed and all your files and applications will be preserved. This is a bit drastic solution, so use it only if other solutions can’t fix your problem.

These are some solutions that can help you with this error, so be sure to try them all. If you still have any queries then shoot them in the comments below.

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Fix: Your Account Wasn’t Changed to This Microsoft Account

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

Do you want to learn how to fix your Windows 10 if you get the Your account wasn’t changed to this Microsoft account error message? By following step by step the instructions posted in the tutorial below you will quickly fix this issue and get back to your work.

You can very easily stumble upon this message after you upgrade your Windows 10 PC and it is usually followed by the 0x80070426 error code. You get the Your account wasn’t changed to this Microsoft account message in Windows 10 because you most likely updated your Windows operating system logged in with your Microsoft account and for that matter, some registry keys need to be adjusted.

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What can I do when getting Your account wasn’t changed to this Microsoft account message in Windows 10?

As a good safety step you are advised to make a copy of your operating system before doing these steps or perhaps create a system restore point before you try applying these changes.

  1. Press and hold the “Windows” button and the “R” button.
  2. Write in the run box the following: “regedit”.
  3. Press the “Enter” button on the keyboard.
  4. Now you have the “Registry Editor” window in front of you.
  5. Press and hold the “Ctrl” button and the “F” button in order to open the “Find” box.
  6. In the “Find” window you need to place a check mark next to “Keys”, “Values” and “Data” features.
  7. In the box next to “Find what” you will need to write in there your Microsoft account.
    Example: [email protected]
  8. Left click or tap on the “Find” button.
  9. Your “Find” feature should get you two results that include your Microsoft account name.
  10. On the right side you will need to left click or tap on the registry key that includes your Microsoft account and then left click or tap on the “File” menu in the upper left side of the window.
  11. Choose the “Export” feature from the “File” menu and save it to the desktop or some other place but be sure to know where it is.
    Note: Export the other registry key that the “Find” feature showed you exactly how you did above.
  12. Now you will need to delete these two registry keys from this “Registry Editor” menu by right clicking on them and choosing the “Delete” option.
  13. After you deleted them you will need to close the “Registry Editor” window and reboot your Windows 10 device.
  14. After the device is powered up you should have no issues with the above error message anymore.

Account-related problems in Windows 10 can be a real headache. You might also have other annoying issues such as This alias cannot be added to your account that you might want to fix.

We propose you to check first of all the guide unable to login with my Microsoft account. This is a common issue that appears often on different Windows 10 PCs. Also here’s a great guide that fixes You need to fix your Microsoft account.

Was that hard? I think anybody can do it in just five or ten minutes of their time and fix the Your account wasn’t changed to this Microsoft account message in Windows 10. Also you can write us below if you have any other questions regarding this subject and we will help you as soon as possible.

How to Check Clock Accuracy in Windows 10

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

We all want to have our clock in Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 to be very accurate but what if you want to find out how to check the clock accuracy in Windows 10 or Windows 8.1? This check is done very easily and then you will rest assured that your clock is working at the most precise time.
How to check Windows 8.1, Windows 10 clock accuracy
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 has a feature called Windows Time Service and it is specifically made to check the time and also synchronize the time and date once every seven days. We will check the clock accuracy by comparing it with the atomic clock and see if it is as precise as it should be.

Check in Windows 10 the clock accuracy: how to do it?

  1. Open your clock in Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 device by clicking or tapping on it in the Windows taskbar and let it run.
  2. Now go over to the link below in order to display the application that has time accuracy between 0.02 and 0.08 seconds.
    Access application for time accuracy (Time.is)
  3. Check and see your clock accuracy by comparing it to the atomic clock displayed in the link above.

You can also adjust your clock by modifying the Internet Time Server by doing the short steps below:

  1. Double click or tap on the time displayed in your Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 taskbar.
  2. Left click or tap on the “Change date and time settings”.
  3. Left click or tap on the “Internet Time” tab situated in the upper side of the window.
  4. Left click or tap on “Change Settings”.
  5. You have there, next to “Server” a drop-down menu where you can choose the time server as you see fit.
  6. After you chose the server you can left click or tap on the “OK” button and close the windows you have opened.
  7. Check and see how your clock accuracy works with a different time server by comparing it with the clock posted in the link you accessed above(Time.is).

If you checked your clock and it does not display the right time, you might want to fix it. You can try out to fix it by yourself and set the time at a certain period of time, or you can choose one of our guides in order to fix your clock. Lately, WIndows have received some fixing updates from Microsoft, but, you never know.

That is it, a very quick method on how to check your Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 clock accuracy. Please write us below in the comments section of the page if you have any other questions regarding the check on the clock accuracy in Windows 8.1, Windows 10.

READ ALSO: Why your computer clock falls behind, and how to fix it

Star Wars Battlefront II video game is just $9 this week on Xbox One

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Star Wars Battlefront II has had its price reduced to just $9 on Microsoft’s Xbox One consoles as part of this week’s Deals With Gold discounts for Xbox Live Gold subscribers. That’s an 85% discount from its usual price.

Star Wars Battlefront II received a lot of controversy when it first launched in late-2017 due to its crates which many claimed made the title a pay-to-win game. The game has since replaced the crates with a more traditional levelling system and, in general, Star Wars Battlefront II has now become a pretty impressive major video game with stunning graphics, solid gameplay, and a praiseworthy eye for detail when it comes to Star Wars locales, characters, and weapons. The game will also be getting a large number of content updates over the coming months as well which will be completely free for all players.

Other Xbox One games discounted this week as part of Deals With Gold include Blood Bowl 2 (75% off), Locks Quest (80%), Mordheim: City of the Damned (75%), and WWE 2K18 Digital Deluxe Edition (70%).

Are you going to take advantage of this Games With Gold promotion or do you already own Star Wars Battlefront II? Share your thoughts with the community in the comments below and then follow us on Pinterest for more Xbox One content.

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Windows 10’s Twitter Progressive Web App gains image descriptions

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Twitter’s Patrick Traughber announced today on, well, Twitter that the Lite, mobile, and Windows 10 Progressive Web App (PWA) versions of the social network have now gained support for image descriptions.

This new feature essentially allows users to type in a text description for their tweet’s image attachments which can be used in Twitter searches and for those unable to see the images properly due to a disability.

Despite Traughber saying the feature is now live, it doesn’t appear to be showing for all Windows 10 users just yet which suggests that a rollout is in effect.

Are you seeing image descriptions in your Twitter PWA app yet? Let us know in the comments below and then follow us on Twitter for more Windows 10 app news.

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Check Disk Command

Posted on by Robert Neagoe

CHKDSK (or Check Disk command) is a system tool in DOS, OS/2, and Windows Command Prompt that can check the integrity of your hard disk and can fix various file system errors.

Sure, you can use a software that checks your hard disk health. To choose the best one, check out our list of HDD health check software for PC users.

In this post, you will find out how to run and use the CHKDSK utility tool for related issues in Windows 10.

How to run CHDSK

Follow these steps to run CHDSK from Command Prompt:

  • Press the Windows key+X to open the Start Menu
  • Select Search (or press S) and type: cmd to open the Command Prompt
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  • Right-click on Command Prompt from the search results list
  • Click Run as administrator
  • Log in as an Administrator
  • When Command Prompt launches, type the command:
    chkdsk C: /f /r /x
    Check Disk command in Command Prompt

chkdsk /f C: When you use this command, Check Disk performs an analysis of the disk and then repairs any errors it finds, provided that the disk isn’t in use. If the disk is in use, Check Disk displays a prompt that asks whether you want to schedule the disk to be checked the next time you restart the system.

chkdsk /r C: When you use this option, Check Disk will locate bad sectors and proceed to recovery any readable information.

chkdsk /x C: When using this command parameter, Check Disk will force the dismount of the volume you’re about to work on before the utility begins the scan.

Fix CHKDSK issues in Windows 10

The Check Disk Utility or Chkdsk.exe is used for detecting and fixing errors in your hard disk and the file system. But it also can cause some problems. As users reported, here are some of the errors that occurred and the solutions to help you fix them:

Fix error 0x802A0002: Shutdown was already called on this object

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

What to do if you get error 0x802A0002 in Windows 10?

  1. Use SFC scan
  2. Use Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
  3. Update device driver
  4. Reinstall driver
  5. Run System Restore
  6. Run Windows Updates
  7. Replace the affected Device

Did you get the error 0x802A0002: Shutdown was already called on this object or the object that owns it? Do not worry, we will show you how to fix this problem.

Many Windows users encounter this prompt when a hardware devices such as mice, keyboard, USB, thumb drives, mobile devices, etc are connected to the system.

The error prompt is followed by a foreclosure from ‘Device Manager’ which indicates that the hardware has issue. However, the problem can be traced to either the hardware or the hardware driver.

If you are looking for the best solutions for solving the ‘shutdown was already called on this object or the object that owns it’ crisis; we’ve listed the best workarounds available for you:

SOLVED: Shutdown was already called on this object

Solution 1: Use SFC Scan

Malware or virus infection may overwrite the hardware driver thereby resulting in the error problem. Meanwhile, SFC checks for and repair corrupt system file violations; this is also applicable in solving the ‘shutdown was already called on this object or the object that owns it’ issue.

Here’s how to run SFC scan in lower Windows 10 OS:

  • Go to Start > Type ‘command prompt’ > Click on ‘Command Prompt run as adminstrator’
  • In the command line type sfc /scannow.skype error 0xc00007b
  • Wait for the process to be completed.
  • Afterwards, close the Command Prompt

Alternatively, you can use proactive tools such as CCleaner or other PC cleaning tools to repair corrupt system files in Windows registry.

If after trying this method, you’re still experiencing the ‘shutdown was already called on this object or the object that owns it’ prompt, you might want to proceed to the next method.

Solution 2: Use the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

Another simple way of resolving this error is to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. This troubleshooter checks for potential issues and fixes them. Also, it enables new hardware devices installation with ease.

Here’s how to run the troubleshooter:

  • Go to Start > Select Control Panel.
  • Now, go to “View by” option at the top right corner, click the drop-down arrows, and then select “Large icons”.
  • Click Troubleshooting > Click on the View all option at the left pane.view all - troubleshooting
  • Click on “Hardware and Devices”.hardware devices troubleshooter windows 10
  • Follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter.

If the ‘shutdown was already called on this object or the object that owns it’ hardware problem still persists, proceed to the next method.

Solution 3: Update the device driver

Obsolete or old device drivers may cause error 0x802A0002. Therefore, you should update the device driver.

Follow the steps below to update the driver:

  • Go to Start > Type “Device Manager” and hit “Enter” key.
  • Click on the category of the affected device (such as USB, mice, keyboards, etc) to expand it.
  • Right-click on the affected driver and click on “Update Driver Software”.
  • Follow the prompts to update the device driver.

Alternatively, you can use a third-party tool (approved and tested by our team) to automatically update the outdated hardware drivers (and any other drivers) on your PC.

⇒ Get Fortect Driver Updater

Solution 4: Reinstall the driver

Reinstalling the hardware can also fix the ‘error 0x802A0002: ‘shutdown was already called on this object or the object that owns it’ problem.

Here’s how to do this:

  • Right-Click on Start > Select “Control Panel”
  • Double-click System > Click on the Hardware tab, and then select Device Manager.
  • Click on the category of the affected device (such as mice, keyboards, USB, etc) to expand it.
  • Right-click on the affected driver > Click “Uninstall”, and then follow the prompts.
  • Restart your PC. Windows automatically detects the change in your hardware.
  • Download and install the hardware’s driver from the official manufacturer’s website or Microsoft’s driver download center.

— READ ALSO: FIX: Windows cannot connect to all network drivers

Solution 5: Run System Restore

Sometimes, this problem takes place as a result of recent program installation. System restore is a feature that reverts your system back to a certain restore point, probably before the recent program installation.

Here’s how to run system restore on your Windows 10 PC:

  1. Press down the power button until the Automatic Repair message appears.
  2. Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore.
  3. Now, select your username and enter your password.
  4. Click on Next, select the desired restore point and follow the instructions on the screen to restore your PC.
  5. After your PC is restored, check if the problem still appears.

If you are have not created a restore point earlier or maybe ‘system restore’ did not resolve the issue, then you might need to proceed to the next solution.

Solution 6: Run Windows Updates

Windows Updates reportedly fixed error 0x802A0002: Shutdown was already called. This is because the missing or outdated hardware drivers are automatically installed. Therefore, you can try running Windows update to resolve the issue.

Here’s how to run Windows update:

  • Go to Start>type “update” in the search box and then click on “Windows Update” to proceed.
  • In the Windows Update window, check for updates and install the available updates.skype error 0xc00007b
  • After the update is complete, restart your Windows PC.

Solution 7: Replace the affected Device

Some external hardware devices cannot be easily fixed due to technical deficiency and their micro state. For instance, a faulty USB drive cannot be easily repaired by some computer technicians.

Replacing the affected device is an ultimate solution; this is because the new hardware is installed afresh after connection. Also, the affected device may have micro-issues which may not be easily fixed.

If the hardware device in question does not have a warranty for replacement, you can purchase a new one from Amazon, or from your local computer store.

These solutions should fix ‘Error 0x802A0002: shutdown was already called on this object or the object that owns it’.

Do you have in mind any workarounds which we did not mention in this post? In case you have any questions or suggestions, the comments section is below.

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How to Get Touch Internet Explorer in Windows 10

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

Unfortunately, in Windows 10 technical preview builds, the touch Internet Explorer is not installed. But you don’t have to worry because there are a couple of methods that you can use to fix this. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly what you need to do in order to get back your touch Internet Explorer in Windows 10 operating system.
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So if you want to use your Windows 10 operating system with a touch screen device, you only need to use the methods posted below. If you follow the instructions in the order they are lists, you should be able to install the touch Internet Explorer for Windows 10 in no time.

How to enable touch Internet Explorer in Windows 10

Solution 1 – Run this script

  1. Go to your desktop in the Windows 10 operating system.
  2. Right click or hold tap on an open space on your desktop.
  3. Left click or tap on the “New” feature in the menu that appears.
  4. Left click or tap on the “Text Document” option from the “New” menu.
    Note: you can also open a notepad document by going on the “Start” menu and typing “notepad”. Left click or tap on the “Notepad” icon that shows up.
  5. Now name this document “touch internet explorer” .
  6. Press the “Enter” button on the keyboard.
  7. Open this notepad document and copy paste the following lines posted below.

    “$code = @"
    using System;
    using System.Runtime.CompilerServices;
    using System.Runtime.InteropServices;
    namespace Win8 {
    [ComImport, Guid("2e941141-7f97-4756-ba1d-9decde894a3d"), InterfaceType(ComInterfaceType.InterfaceIsIUnknown)]
    interface IApplicationActivationManager
    {
    IntPtr ActivateApplication([In] String appUserModelId, [In] String arguments, [In] UInt32 options, [Out] out UInt32 processId);
    }
    [ComImport, Guid("45BA127D-10A8-46EA-8AB7-56EA9078943C")]//Application Activation Manager
    public class ApplicationActivationManager : IApplicationActivationManager
    {
    [MethodImpl(MethodImplOptions.InternalCall, MethodCodeType = MethodCodeType.Runtime)/*, PreserveSig*/]
    public extern IntPtr ActivateApplication([In] String appUserModelId, [In] String arguments, [In] UInt32 options, [Out] out UInt32 processId);
    }
    }
    "@
    add-type -TypeDefinition $code
    $appman = new-object Win8.ApplicationActivationManager
    $appman.ActivateApplication("DefaultBrowser_NOPUBLISHERID!Microsoft.InternetExplorer.Default",$null,0,[ref]0)]
  8. Left click or tap on the “File” menu situated in the upper left side of the notepad window.
  9. Left click or tap on the “Save menu item” or “Save As..” feature.
  10. Save this file as “modern ie.ps1” with the quotes included in the name.
  11. Now you will need to close this notepad file.
  12. Go on your Windows 10 desktop and right click on it or hold tap.
  13. Left click or tap on the “Run with Powershell” feature.
  14. This will immediately open your touch internet explorer.
    Note: You must have the internet explorer set as your default browser.
    Note2: If this does not start your touch internet explorer reboot your Windows 10 operating system and run again the modern ie.ps1 file you made on your desktop.

Solution 2 – Download ModernIE

  1. Left click or tap on the link posted below.
  2. After the file is saved to your Windows 10 operating system, double click on it to open.
  3. Extract the contents of the archive on your desktop.
  4. Double click or tap on the ModernIE.exe file in order to open the application.

Fix touch screen issues in Internet Explorer

If you followed the instructions listed above yet touch screen is not working in Internet Explorerdownload the troubleshooter, you can run the Modern UI App troubleshooter. You can from Microsoft’s official webpage. Once downloaded, double-click on the .exe file to install and run the tool.

Another quick solution is to run IE in no add-ons mode. Open the browser > go to Tools > Internet Options > Programs >Manage add-ons > disable the add-ons > restart the browser.

This is all you need to do in order to bring back your touch Internet Explorer on your Windows 10 operating system. If you did not manage to start the touch Internet Explorer, let us know in the comments below and we will help you further to solve this issue.

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Delete Files From Guest Account on Windows 10 [How to]

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

Do you want to delete files from the guest account in Windows 10? You will be pleased to know that there is a very simple solution to this situation.

We already wrote about how to enable a guest account on Windows 10, but once you’re done with it, you might want to delete its files. This guide will surely help you accomplish that.

Can a guest account access my files?

  • A guest account is severely limited, and it can’t access the files of other user accounts.
  • It can only create files on the Desktop and on its user folder.

How do I delete Guest account files on Windows 10?

Delete them from the Users folder

  1. Make sure you’re logged in as an administrator.
  2. Open File Explorer and go to your C drive.
  3. Next, go to the Users folder to open it.
  4. Navigate to the user account whose data you wish to remove.
  5. Select all files and folders, except App Data. Right-click them and choose Delete.
  6. Confirm that you want to remove the file.

If you mistakenly deleted certain files and want to restore them, you can go to Recycle Bin and check if they’re still there. For more information, you can check out our guide on how to recover deleted files from Recycle Bin.

Simple, isn’t it? Now you have a quick method on how to delete all these files for good on your PC.

We also have a great guide on how to recover the Guest account in case you encounter any issues, so you might want to check it out.

If you run into any issues along the way while following this tutorial let us know in the comments below and we will help you further as soon as possible.

How to Enable the New Tray Clock UI on Windows 10

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

Well after Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Technical Preview build 9926 it also implemented some nice to have features in the system and one of those features is the new tray clock user interface but by default this feature is not enabled so you will have to follow the tutorial below and bring your new tray clock user interface to the surface in your Windows 10 Technical Preview.
How to enable the new tray clock UI on Windows 10 build 9926
Also if you follow the lines below you will have to make some changes to the registry keys available in Windows 10 so be very careful and follow the instructions to the letter because if you change something else in the Registry Editor by mistake it could damage your Windows 10 Technical Preview operating system to a point where you might have to reinstall it.

Enable the new tray clock user interface in Windows 10 build 9926: how to do it?

  1. Move the mouse cursor over to the lower left side of the screen where the start button is situated.
  2. Right-click or hold tap on the start button.
  3. From the menu that pops up, you will have to left click or tap on the “Run” feature.
    Note: Another way to bring up the “Run” window is by pressing and holding the “Windows” button and the “R” button.
  4. In the run dialog box, you will have to write the following: “regedit” without the quotes.
  5. Press the “OK” button on the run window or just hit the “Enter” button on the keyboard.
  6. Now you should have in front of you the “Registry Editor” window.
  7. On the left side in the “Registry Editor” window you will have to look for a folder called “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE”.
  8. Left click or tap on “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE” to expand it.
  9. In the “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE” folder find and left click on the “Software” folder to expand it.
  10. In the “Software” folder left-click or tap on the “Microsoft” folder.
  11. In the “Microsoft” folder left-click or tap on the “Windows” folder.
  12. In the “Windows” folder left-click or tap on the “CurrentVersion” folder.
  13. In the “CurrentVersion” folder left-click or tap on the “ImmersiveShell” folder.
  14. On the left side, you will have to create a DWORD.
  15. Right click on an open space on the right side window in the Registry Editor screen.
  16. Left click or tap on the “New” button.
  17. Left click or tap on the “DWORD (32-bit) value”
  18. Now name the DWORD that you created “UseWin32TrayClockExperience” or just copy paste it from here.
  19. After you created the DWORD close the Registry Editor Window.
  20. Reboot your Windows 10 Technical Preview system.
  21. After your device starts, check to see if you got the new tray clock user interface available for you in Windows 10 Technical Preview.

Windows 10 clock useful tips

The Clock feature in Windows 10 has received many updates and has been improved through the years. These updates occurred after the Clock feature started having problems. One of the most common issues was Clock displaying the wrong time. After this issue received a fix, the clock was updated with vibrate and custom alert functions. Finally, for those who schedule their agenda from their Windows 10 PC, the Clock now integrates with Calendar.

That’s it folks, a quick and easy way on how to enable the new tray clock UI in Windows 10 Technical Preview but if you have any other questions related to this article please write us in the comments section of the page below and we will get back to you in the shortest time possible.

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