How to create a keyboard shortcut to open the Windows Registry Editor

The Windows Registry is a graphical application that manages the database of all configuration settings and stores information about hardware and system options. In other words, the Windows registry is nothing more than a collection of configurations and settings that allows users to view and modify advanced settings. It gives a clear idea of how your system memory is configured and which programs support the operating system boot process. Users can view and edit the Windows registry using the Windows Registry Editor. read more

SetupDiag.exe helps you diagnose Windows 10 upgrade errors

Windows updates are usually installed on your PC without problems. But there are times when it takes a little work, especially when it comes to compatibility and fixes. If you encounter such failed update errors, you must first manually search for the error code, then search for the steps to follow to correct them. All this takes time. Microsoft has therefore found a simple solution – SetupDiag.exe.

SetupDiag.exe is a standalone diagnostic tool that you can use to find out why an upgrade to Windows 10 could not be installed. If you know that the update process in Windows 10 has been completely streamlined, but that does not mean that there is not always a problem, so the tool. read more

How to prevent or allow applications to access the file system under Windows 10

When you install applications on your Windows 10 PC, they need access to your file system, i.e. hard disk space, to store files regularly. However, it is a problem to give them full access to memory. Windows 10 v1803 or later, you can prevent installed applications from accessing the file system. This ensures that applications are not able to access files of your documents, images, OneDrive, etc. without asking you.

This is part of the privacy enhancements that Microsoft provides for Windows 10 so that you can control each individual privilege set. Let’s see how you can control it. read more

The Microsoft management console has stopped working

The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) represented by process mmc.exe handles administrative snap-ins for Windows. If one of the affected snap-ins such as Device Manager, Group Policy Editor, Disk Management, etc. fails, it is quite possible that the MMC is responsible. In such a situation, an error dialog box may appear saying:

Microsoft Management Console no longer works

Such crashes may refer to incompatible application DLLs attached to the process mmc.exe.

The first step when this error occurs should be a system reboot. There’s a chance it could help. Try updating Windows and rebooting the system if it helps. If this is not the case, we can continue with the following troubleshooting steps : read more

Windows 10 Font Settings: To download fonts from the Microsoft Store

Fonts finally have a special place in Windows 10 settings. I’ve been using Windows for years, and fonts are one of my favorite features for playing with themes. We all love having our own favorite font anywhere on Windows, and with Windows 10 v1803 Microsoft has made it easier.

Windows Font Settings 10

Open Settings > Custom > Fonts. This is the new font focus, allowing you to see all fonts as they are, and you can even manipulate them. When you get here, you’ll see:

  • A list of fonts available on your PC with information on the number of font areas for each one.
  • Name font search bar.
  • Sort by language possible.

For details, press one of the fonts. I would suggest choosing one with at least two fonts. Here you can: read more

How to exit or close pre-installed system applications from Windows 10 settings

Microsoft extends the functionality of the Windows Preferences window, which opens by clicking the ‘Win+I’ button. If you are using Windows 10 v1803, you may not need to open Task Manager to close an application that is not responding because you can close preinstalled system applications yourself using Windows 10 settings.

The task manager is probably the best way to close a non-reactive process or other application that you want to close. Microsoft has now added a new option in the Windows settings that allows you to close any preinstalled application in a few moments. If you want to try something new, do it. read more

Network computers that are not displayed under Windows 10

If, after upgrading to Windows 10 v1803, you discover that Network Discovery is not working because workgroup computers or network seats are missing or not displayed, this message will show you how to fix the problem.

Networked computers not displayed

Try the following solutions one by one and see if they help you.

1] Update the network adapter driver

Press Win+R to open the Run field and enter the command devmgmt.msc. Press Enter to open the Device Manager window. read more

Administrative templates (.admx) for Windows April 10, 2018 Update v1803

Administrative Templates (.admx files) for Windows April 10, 2018 Update are now available for download from Microsoft Download Center. The update management models in Windows April 10, 2018 support Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, Windows Server 2008, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, and Windows 10; the Group Policy Object Editor in versions prior to Server 2008 and Windows Vista cannot display ADMX files.

Administrative templates for Windows 10 v1803

Group policy tools use administrative template files to fill policy settings in the user interface. These are primarily registry-based policy settings that appear in the Local Group Policy Editor under Administration Templates in the Computer and User Configuration nodes. This allows administrators to manage registry-based policy settings. read more

Windows 10 v1803 creates an additional hard disk partition

Windows 10 v1803 April 2018 The update brought many new and improved features. However, many users have reported that it creates additional OEM or recovery partitions . It is essentially a WinRE partition. They cannot be deleted immediately because they are assigned a logical drive letter.

This excess partition is visible in both File Explorer and Disk Management and occupies (at least virtually) disk space. In some cases, the system starts with the message that the disk is full. Also, when you check the disk usage in Task Manager, you can see that it is approaching 100%, which slows down the system. read more

How to use Proximity Sharing under Windows 10

Short distance communication between computers has always been a hot topic. With different communication channels, we always try to find the best combination between transmission speed and installation speed. Bluetooth is fast for small files, but you have to pair the devices and go through the setup each time. Wi-Fi is faster, but you need to make sure all devices are on the same network. There could be a better way, couldn’t there? With Windows 10 v1803, a new feature called Nearby Sharing has been added. Read on to learn how you can use this feature. read more