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Microsoft Visual C++ Minimum Runtime Error Starting a Game
Gaming

Microsoft Visual C++ “Minimum Runtime” Error

When trying to install or play a certain game, in many cases, you might be prompted to install the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime, because the game requires it. It should usually be a [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to Remove English US Keyboard from Windows 11 Taskbar
Microsoft

Remove English (US) Keyboard from Windows 11 Taskbar

This guide will show you a powerful PowerShell command line that you can use to remove the English (United States) keyboard layout, or literally any other keyboard layout, that you want from [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Explorer.exe Blocked by Windows Defender or Firewall
Malware

Explorer.exe Blocked by Windows Defender or Firewall?

When you see the “Protected folder access blocked” message from Windows Defender, it usually means that Controlled Folder Access (CFA) has detected an app or a process attempting to [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 welcome lock screen ads
Microsoft

How to Stop Shop Ads on Windows 11 Lock Screen

Are you seeing those random annoying Microsoft Shop ads on your Windows 11 welcome lock screen when you start up your PC? Well, they can sometimes be quite distracting because these ads often [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Add Open with code to Windows 11 Context Menu
App

Add “Open with code” to Windows 11 Context Menu

If you just switched to Windows 11, you will see a new layout when you right-click a file or folder. Back in Windows 10, the “Open with Code” button was pretty easy to find because [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to Uninstall VS Code and All Extensions Completely
Microsoft

How to Uninstall VS Code and All Extensions Completely

If you need to get rid of Visual Studio Code (VS Code) completely from your Windows 11 or 10 computer, along with all its settings and extensions, simply uninstalling it through the Control [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Deleting or Hiding Default Folders in Outlook
Microsoft

Deleting or Hiding Default Folders in Outlook

Microsoft Outlook comes with several default folders like Conversation History, Junk Email, Archive, Suggested Contacts, and RSS Feeds. These folders are actually there to help organize things [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago