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Can’t Open Device Manager or MMC applets Due to Restrictions

Last Updated on: July 15, 2023 by Ramesh

In Windows 10 or Windows 11. when you try to Device Manager from the Command Prompt (admin) window, the Device Manager doesn’t run. The following error message comes up when you do so: Read more

WaaSMedicSvc – Failed to Read Description – Error Code 2

Last Updated on: August 5, 2023 by Ramesh

In your Windows 11 computer, when you open the Services console, the Windows Update Medic Service may be missing from the list. When you scroll the services list, you may note that it is listed as WaaSMedicSvc instead of its actual display name — Windows Update Medic Service.Read more

[Fix] Chrome Launches Default Apps (Settings) Everytime

Published on: April 14, 2023 by Ramesh

After installing the April 2023 quality updates on some Windows 10 or 11 computers, the Default Apps window may open when Chrome is launched. Resetting default apps or reinstalling Chrome does not fix the issue.Read more

New “Text Document” missing from Right-Click menu in Windows 11

Last Updated on: June 2, 2023 by Ramesh

When you right-click on the desktop and click “New,” the New menu may not contain the “Text Document” option on your Windows 11 computer. This article tells you how to bring the “Text Document” option back.Read more

Remove “Scan with Microsoft Defender” Right-click Menu Entry

Last Updated on: August 6, 2023 by Ramesh

When you right-click on a file, folder, or drive, you’ll see the “Scan with Microsoft Defender…” option. It’s a useful option to custom scan a specific file/folder/drive. However, if you want to remove the option to declutter the right-click menu, this article tells you how. The “Scan with Microsoft Defender…” option is powered by the … Read more

McpManagementService Error Code: 15100 – Failed to Read Description

Published on: January 25, 2023 by Ramesh

When you open Services MMC and double-click “McpManagementService”, the properties dialog may show the error 15100.Read more

How to Make UAC Always ask for Password on Admin Accounts

Published on: January 17, 2023 by Ramesh

When you’re login to an admin account and initiate an action that requires administrative rights (elevation of privilege), the UAC will ask for consent (instead of the username and password.) You select either Yes (“Permit”) or No (“Deny”) in the consent dialog. This operation will happen on the secure desktop. However, Windows binaries will be allowed to perform an operation that requires elevation without consent or credentials. This is the default behavior for admin-approval mode in Windows.Read more