Now you will be able to see the WindowsApps folder in the C:\Program Files folder. Access or open the Windows Apps folder Before you read further, we suggest you create a system restore point first. Now, if you try to click on it to open it, you will not be allowed to, but you will instead see the following road-block. Clicking on Continue will open the following warning box, saying that you have been denied permission to access this folder....

Where are My Documents in Windows 11/10 My Documents Folder You should know that My Documents folder is now called as Documents folder. Just like in Windows 7, it is the default save location for documents like text files, or any Microsoft Office files. So where is this Documents folder located in Windows 11/10? 1] Accessing it via File Explorer 2] Using Run prompt If you cannot see it by this method, then, in the Run prompt, type %userprofile%\Documents and hit the enter key....

They are termed as Data Brokers, and their job is to collect all kinds of information that includes your name, address, place of work, hobbies, interests, family, and things that you do online. You will be surprised to know that much of this data collection trade has existed for decades. Today, what has changed is the volume and nature of the data being extracted from the Internet. First, it was just the PCs and Laptops, now handheld devices like smartphones have become the target of all data broker companies....

Windows 10 Start Menu Features As is expected, the Start Menu, or simply Start, gives you access to your User Documents, Oft-used and pinned software and apps, File Explorer and so on. Something notably new here is that the Start now includes Live Tiles too. You can: Let us now have a look at the Start Menu and some of its settings in detail. Live Tiles & Groups The Start now includes Tiles....

Microsoft would be delivering updates in two ways for benefit of consumers of Windows 11/10. The first type of consumer set was called Current Branch (CB) and would receive updates as soon as the updates are published. The second type of consumer set was named Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) and they would be able to defer updates to reduce downtimes. In its blog post, Microsoft has mentioned the third set of consumers – Current Branch for Business (CBB), which will be able to wait for a while, like 4 months, and check the adaptability of the new Windows 10 updates before implementing them in their network....

Windows 11/10 signing me out immediately after logging in The reason behind the problem is that these new users have their default folder corrupted or damaged. It’s an important folder for first-time sign-in, and since Windows doesn’t find a place, it simply logs out the user. It is also possible that an important file—NTUSER.DAT—might be corrupt. It is a user-specific file that keeps user configuration data read when you log in to your computer....

Ashampoo Windows 11 Check & Enable This simple and free tool from Ashampoo quickly analyzes your PC hardware and reports if your PC is compatible with Windows 11 or not, and it also reports possible compatibility issues. Furthermore, this tool lets you bypass the TPM requirements and install Windows 11 on your PC. For those who don’t know what TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is, is a chip, a technology that provides hardware-based, security-related functions on your PC....

Keep in mind that this might not be an issue per se, because Microsoft doesn’t push Windows 11 to all PC users at the same time. The Windows Upgrade is usually throttled – so If your computer doesn’t receive Windows 11 in Windows Update, it usually means that your device is not ready for Windows 11 – however, you can get Windows 11 immediately if you want by any of the following ways:...

Windows Audio Service needs restart If the Windows Audio Service needs to be restarted manually at login to get the sound back, you can try the following suggestions to fix the issue: Let us look at these solutions in more detail. 1] Check dependencies of the Windows Audio Service Windows Audio Service manages audio for Windows-based programs. If this service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start....

Windows cannot find C:\Windows\regedit.exe Regedit.exe is a file that runs the Registry Editor. The Windows Registry system contains information about installations of software or hardware, their updates, and removals from your computer. This tool is usually used for resolving various problems and faults within the system. Although this is a rare case, there’s a chance that you may encounter some problems with this tool, which prevents users from opening the Registry Editor....

Computer taking forever to restart If your Windows 11/10 computer is taking forever to restart, try the following suggestions: Update your Windows OS and all the installed software, including the Device Drivers.Troubleshoot in Clean Boot StateRun the Performance/Maintenance TroubleshootersCheck the Power Settings In such a situation, the only way to perform any troubleshooting is to disconnect all peripherals and power down your desktop or laptop. If starting afresh does not make the problem go away, try the following solutions sequentially:...

Windows DefenderThe Service couldn’t be startedThe requested resource is in use.Error code: 0x800700aa. Even starting it manually has no effect. Read what steps you should take to fix Windows Defender error 0x800700aa. Windows Defender error 0x800700aa, The Service couldn’t be started The message clearly says that a required Windows Service could not be started. Here are the areas you need to take a look at o fix this Microsoft Defender error: Let’s explore the above methods in a bit of detail!...

Windows did not detect any networking hardware Try the following solutions to resolve this issue. Let’s see all these fixes in detail. 1] Run Network Adapter Troubleshooter This is a networking issue. Therefore, the Network Adapter Troubleshooter can fix your problem. Windows operating system has different kinds of troubleshooters. All these troubleshooters are dedicated to solving different problems. You can run the Network Adapter Troubleshooter when you experience networking issues on your system....

Windows DVD Player app for Windows 11/10 Users who are upgrading to Windows 10 from Windows 7 Ultimate, Professional, Home Premium or Windows 8.1 with Media Center would get this application for free for a limited time as an automatic Windows Update. The Windows DVD Player app requires a DVD-capable optical drive in order to function. Those who are not in the advantage of getting this for free, can get this app via Windows Store on their Windows 10 machine which has been priced at $14....

New Accessibility Features in Windows 10 2004 and Windows 11 Here is the list of all the new features in Windows 11/10 when it comes to Accessibility. Those with special needs will be able to read more, know more, and understand a lot more compared to the previous version. Make sure to update to Windows 10 v2020 to experience the change. 1] Text cursor improvements You can now easily find text cursor by making it more comprehensive and an indicator....

Windows Installer Service is missing or not available If you’re faced with this issue, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the issue. Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions. 1] Enable Windows Installer Service If you’re encountering this Windows Installer Service missing issue on your Windows 10 PC, It’s possible that the Windows Installer Service is disabled....

Cortana or Windows Search not finding desktop applications Before you begin, make sure that the system is updated to the latest version and has all the Windows Updates installed and create a system restore point. Also remember that Cortana has been separated from the Search in recent Windows 11/10 versions. 1] Re-install Cortana using PowerShell Cortana isn’t easy to reinstall, and it certainly cannot be done like a usual program. It has to be reinstalled using PowerShell....

Windows Security Troubleshooter The Troubleshooter will automatically diagnose and fix the following problems with security in Windows, such as: User Account Control – UACWindows FirewallData Execution Protection (DEP) to prevent security threats. The Troubleshooter will automatically: Check Windows security features and enable them if neededFix Phishing or SmartScreen filtersFix and reset User Account Control (UAC)Fix Data Execution Prevention (DEP)Reset and fix Windows Firewall. Think you need to run this Troubleshooter?...

To be honest, that’s quite strange, and something we’ve never come across before. What we have here is a huge problem because an Xbox One S should never be automatically shutting down every two seconds after boot. Is this issue fixable? Well, it all depends. There’s a chance it can be solved, and then the other half chance the user might have to replace the system entirely. We can’t say for certain, so let’s talk about ways to get the issue under control before taking drastic actions....

Add Retro and Vintage effects to photos XnRetro comes with 20 different retro effects which are unique in themselves. In addition to the retro effects, there are 15 light effects that add a light overlay to images. Five vignette effects are also available to make the image look better. 30 different frames are available that can be added to the image. The frames are quite good and they also look great when applied to different photos....