About this tag
The software reset tag on WindowsForum.com covers methods for resetting Windows applications and system components to resolve issues. Discussions include resetting Metro-style apps like Cortana and Microsoft Edge by renaming their package folders in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages and using PowerShell commands. Other topics involve troubleshooting Windows Media Player playback problems and clearing stuck backup processes in Windows 7. Common themes include using PowerShell, modifying app data folders, and restarting services to perform a software reset without reinstalling the operating system.
  1. Neemobeer

    Windows 10 Resetting Metro style application

    This tutorial will help you reset any metro style application, this includes Cortana and Microsoft Edge Open Windows Explorer (Windows Key + e) Navigate to C:\Users\<username>\Appdata\Local\Packages Shortcut: Type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages in the address bar The folders should be in the format...
    • Neemobeer
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    • appdata application application issues appxpackage computer tips cortana elevated prompt file explorer file management metro style microsoft edge package powershell registry reset software reset troubleshooting tutorial user guide windows key
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  2. FLanDre

    Windows 7 WMP 12 Won't Play mp3 files below 320 kbps

    Hello dear Win7 comunity! Please help me with this problem: I have about 300+GB music files (mp3, ogg, wav, flac,...) and have k-lite codec 6.9.0 installed. Until some time ago my WMP working just fine and have no problem playing all my music files, but somehow now my WMP can't play mp3...
    • FLanDre
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    • audio issues bitrate codec file format k-lite codec media library media player mp3 music files performance plugins reinstall software reset stuttering troubleshooting variable bit rate video playback windows 7 wmp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  3. W

    Windows 7 Backup locked up, and can't clear it

    That's the situation, I tried to do a backup, it would not let me save to the network folder I always use, because Microsoft has decided to force us to use passwords even if we don't need or want them. So, I tried to use the dvd option, it said incompatible media(?(it said dvd, I used a dvd but...
    • wt.pm
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    • action center backup dvd flash drive incompatible microsoft network password software reset task manager
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support