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KB5034441 Update error 0x80070643

Last Updated on: January 14, 2024 by Ramesh

On many Windows 10 systems, the update KB5034441 (Windows Recovery Environment update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2) failed with the error code 0x80070643. 0x80070643 (“ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE”) is a generic error code which means “Fatal error during installation.” The DISM log may show the following entries: [16088] ImageUnmarshallHandle: Reconstituting wim at C:\$WinREAgent\Scratch\update.wim. [15624] Received unmount request … Read more

Windows Security Icon Missing from Tray and the Task Manager Startup Tab

Last Updated on: January 20, 2023 by Ramesh

The Windows Security tray icon provides a convenient way to run a quick scan, check for definition updates, or launch the Windows Security app quickly. However, in some systems, the icon may be missing from the notification area.Read more

Generate a System Information Report using MSINFO32

Last Updated on: November 8, 2022 by Ramesh

The built-in Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe) tool in Windows gathers information about your computer. It displays a comprehensive view of your hardware, system components, and software environment, which you can use to diagnose computer issues.Read more

Fix for Windows Update Error 0x800F0922 in Windows 10/11

Last Updated on: April 8, 2024 by Ramesh

When installing an update, especially a Cumulative Update or .NET Framework package in your Windows 10 or 11 computer, the update installation may fail with an error code 0x800F0922 (“CBS_E_INSTALLERS_FAILED“) or 0xc1900104 or the error message “Something didn’t go as planned”.Read more

Latest Cumulative Update Direct Download for Windows 10

Last Updated on: April 10, 2024 by Ramesh

This post contains the most recent Windows 10 Latest Cumulative Update’s (LCU) direct download .msu/.cab links generated via the Microsoft Update Catalog.Read more

How to Download Windows 10 or 11 ISO

Last Updated on: January 25, 2024 by Ramesh

This article explains how to download the official Windows 10 or Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft servers using different methods. The Media Creation Tool downloads the latest version of Windows 10/11 by default. You can also use Rufus or other third-party tools to accomplish the task.Read more

How to Reset or Repair a Windows 10/11 App When it Fails to Work

Last Updated on: July 22, 2022 by Ramesh

Windows 10/1 includes a feature where you can quickly reset or repair a store app without having to uninstall and reinstall it. Universal Apps store their settings in per-app registry hives, and resetting the app is probably the only way you can clear the settings.Read more

How to Clear Customize Notifications (Taskbar Corner Overflow) Icons

Last Updated on: May 6, 2023 by Ramesh

taskbar notification overflow icons windows 11

Over time, many invalid or obsolete taskbar notification icons may appear on the “Customize notifications” or the “Select which icons appear on the Taskbar” page with duplicate, invalid or missing icons.Read more

“Keep personal files and apps” is Grayed Out During Setup

Published on: April 23, 2024 by Ramesh

keep files and settings - grayed out - wrong iso

When you attempt to perform an in-place upgrade of Windows 10 or 11, the “Keep personal files and apps” option may be disabled. The following message appears at the bottom of the dialog:

Your files, apps, and settings can't be kept because you've chosen to install Windows 11 using a different language than you're currently using.

Error “Access is Denied” when running “Bootrec /Fixboot”

Published on: April 23, 2024 by Ramesh

When you run the “bootrec /fixboot” command from Windows RE, the error “Access is denied” occurs: Bootrec /FixMbr — writes the master boot record of the system partition using the master boot record compatible with Windows. This operation does not overwrite the existing partition table. Bootrec /FixBoot — write a new boot sector onto the … Read more

How to Replace Task Manager with Process Explorer

Published on: April 22, 2024 by Ramesh

Windows Sysinternals Process Explorer is an advanced process management utility often called “Task Manager on steroids”. If you want to replace Task Manager with Process Explorer, this article is for you.Read more

[Fix] Windows Update (Wuauserv) Service Error 1058

Published on: April 18, 2024 by Ramesh

When you attempt to start the Windows Update service via Services MMC or command-line, the following error may occur:

Windows could not start the Windows Update service on Local Computer.

Error 1058: The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.

How to Move EFI System Partition to Another Drive in Windows 10 or 11

Published on: April 18, 2024 by Ramesh

The EFI partition is created automatically when you install Windows. However, after adding a second HDD/SSD and installing Windows on that disk, you may realize that the EFI system partition remains on the old hard disk. You wonder how to move the EFI partition from the old hard drive to the new one.Read more

You can’t install Windows on a USB flash drive using Setup

Published on: April 17, 2024 by Ramesh

You can't install on a USB flash drive using Set-up

When you try to reinstall Windows 10 or 11 or do an in-place upgrade using the ISO, USB setup disk, or Media Creation Tool, the following error may occur:

This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 10/11 system requirements:

Here's why:

You can't install Windows on a USB flash drive using Set-up.

Sorry, we’re having trouble determining if your PC can run Windows 11

Published on: April 17, 2024 by Ramesh

When you attempt to install or reinstall Windows 10 or Windows 11 using the Media Creation Tool or ISO, the following error may occur:

Sorry, we're having trouble determining if your PC can run Windows 10. Please close Setup and try again.

How to Fix the EFI Boot Partition’s ID Using DiskPart

Published on: April 17, 2024 by Ramesh

fix EFI partition id using diskpart's set id command.

Each partition type is strictly identified by a GUID number. For example, the data partitions (“Basic data partition”) are identified by the GUID ebd0a0a2-b9e5-4433-87c0-68b6b72699c7. The EFI partition has the GUID c12a7328-f81f-11d2-ba4b-00a0c93ec93b.

However, on some systems, the EFI partition may have an incorrect ID assigned for unknown reasons. As a result, the EFI partition may appear as a “basic data partition” when you open Disk Management.Read more

What is “Mobile Devices” in Task Manager Startup tab

Published on: April 15, 2024 by Ramesh

When you open Task Manager and click on the Startup tab, an entry named “Mobile Devices” may be seen. You wonder what this startup entry means and if it is safe to disable this entry.Read more

Error 21: Windows Search Service Could not Start on Local Computer

Last Updated on: April 23, 2024 by Ramesh

windows search service could not start - error 21

When you attempt to start the Windows Search (WSearch) service via the Services MMC, the following error may occur:

Windows could not start the Windows Search service on Local Computer

Error 21: The device is not ready.