Deleting Thousands of Files Takes Forever? Use rd /s /q
Deleting a folder of thousands of small files takes forever in Windows? In our test, rd /s /q in Command Prompt deleted 20,000 files in about 4.6 seconds.
Snipping Tool Pop-Up Not Showing? Check Do Not Disturb
No pop-up after Windows Shift S? The snip is on your clipboard, but Do not disturb or a notification switch hides the banner. Reset the app if not.
Unpinned Apps Come Back on the Taskbar? Find the Layout File
An app you unpinned is back on the taskbar after every restart? A layout file or policy pins it again. Look for LayoutModification.xml in both profiles.
Hosts File Not Working on Windows? Test It With Ping First
Hosts file changes ignored on Windows? Ping the name to see whether Windows or the browser is at fault, check for hosts.txt, and watch for Defender resets.
Wake on LAN Fails After Shutdown? Turn Off Fast Startup
Wake on LAN works from sleep but not after a shutdown? Fast startup leaves the network card unarmed. Turn it off or hibernate, then check the adapter settings.
Chrome Asks to Open an App Every Time? Get the Checkbox Back
Chrome or Edge asks to open an app on every link with no Always allow box? The page must be https and no policy may hide the box. Or allow the protocol.
Typing Deletes the Next Letter? Press the Insert Key
Typing or the space bar deletes the letter after the cursor? That is overtype mode. Press Insert, or use Fn or the On-Screen Keyboard on a laptop.
Arrow Keys Moving Your Mouse Pointer? Close Paint First
Arrow keys moving the mouse pointer or making it jump to a corner? Paint left open in the background does it. Close every copy, then check Mouse Keys.
Photo Viewer Says Not Enough Memory? It Is a Color Profile
Windows Photo Viewer says there might not be enough memory? It is a color profile clash. Switch the display to Agfa Swop Standard or strip the picture profile.
Remote Desktop Keeps Freezing? Turn Off UDP on Your PC
Remote Desktop picture freezes while your typing still gets through? Turn off UDP on the PC you connect from, then try bitmap caching and audio off.