Mar 1, 2022 Post comments count6 Post likes count0 How does Windows decide what instructions to provide for unlocking the PC? Raymond Chen It sniffs around at your hardware capabilities.
Jan 25, 2022 Post comments count11 Post likes count0 I deleted a file from Explorer, but it came back when I refreshed, and I get Access Denied if I try to delete it again Raymond Chen The file is circling the drain, but it's not gone yet.
Jan 4, 2022 Post comments count4 Post likes count12 My Excel spreadsheet doesn’t scroll even though I can use the arrows to move around Raymond Chen Freeze, and put your hands up!
Dec 21, 2021 Post comments count3 Post likes count0 You thought Windows drivers from 2006 were old, wait’ll you see the Intel drivers from 1968! Raymond Chen It's the same driver date hack, just even more extreme.
Oct 12, 2021 Post comments count2 Post likes count0 The happy hand: A puzzle about odd names in Azure DevOps Raymond Chen Who's renaming everything into something cute?
Sep 21, 2021 Post comments count9 Post likes count0 The CertUtil program will decode Windows error codes, and in a variety of formats Raymond Chen Even more versatile than NET HELPMSG.
Aug 31, 2021 Post comments count6 Post likes count0 What are the consequences of increasing the per-process GDI handle limit? Raymond Chen Striking a balance.
Aug 17, 2021 Post comments count2 Post likes count0 Is it expected that custom default pinned taskbar items via LayoutModification.xml keep coming back each time the user logs on? Raymond Chen Yes, so you need to plan accordingly.
Feb 23, 2021 Post comments count16 Post likes count0 Why does Task Manager tell me that I have a Startup program named Program? Raymond Chen It's a program that didn't register itself properly.
Feb 22, 2021 Post comments count0 Post likes count3 How do I reset my PIN complexity requirements after removing a work account from Windows 10? Raymond Chen You need to remove the PIN and add it back.