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Diagnose App Crashes & Startup Issues with Event Viewer and Custom Views (Win10/11) Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20-30 minutes Introduction When an app crashes or Windows takes forever to start, the first place to look is the Event Viewer. Event Viewer records system, application...

If you manage Windows Server, the three quickest and most reliable ways to answer the simple-but-critical question “When did this machine last reboot?” are the Command Prompt (systeminfo), PowerShell (Win32_OperatingSystem / Get-CimInstance), and Event Viewer (System log Event IDs). Each method...

Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to Windows reliability and transparency was front and center yet again with its recent handling of a peculiar Windows Firewall error that perplexed both IT admins and everyday users of Windows 11 24H2. The June 2025 preview cumulative update, which was initially...

Windows 11’s reputation has been a mixed bag among both everyday users and IT professionals since its release. While Microsoft promoted the new operating system as a modern, secure, and visually appealing successor to Windows 10, many users have cited concerns related to performance...

It is no secret that Microsoft’s collection of telemetry data has long been a contentious issue among Windows users, with debates simmering for years about where to draw the line between legitimate diagnostics and invasive monitoring. Especially since the release of Windows 10, “telemetry” has...

In an assertive new move aimed squarely at remedying persistent Windows 11 performance woes, Microsoft is openly seeking the help of both users and developers—signaling a shift towards community-powered diagnostics and refinement for its flagship operating system. Since the highly anticipated...

Microsoft’s commitment to enhancing the performance of Windows 11 has taken a new turn in its latest development and beta builds, with the introduction of dedicated telemetry designed to monitor and log sluggishness within the operating system. This shift marks a distinct move towards...

When Microsoft releases a significant update for its flagship operating system, Windows 11, users and IT professionals usually expect improvements, greater stability, and added features. However, the post-update reality doesn’t always match the anticipation. One recent example perfectly...

For many Windows 11 users—particularly those running older hardware or struggling with resource constraints—complaints of sluggish performance have become all too familiar. Despite a modern user interface and ambitious AI features, Windows 11 has in some configurations felt less responsive than...

Windows 11 users expecting relief from frustrating Event Viewer errors in the July 2025 cumulative update, KB5062553, were left disappointed when it became clear that Microsoft’s official patch notes had overstated their success. Instead of eliminating the persistent “Windows Firewall With...

Here’s a summary of the issues described in the BornCity blog post "WSUS has synchronization problems (July 9, 2025)": What Happened? Since July 9, 2025, administrators have reported that WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) is unable to synchronize with Microsoft’s update servers. Attempts to...

As Windows 11 matures, Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday updates continue to have a profound impact on both everyday users and IT professionals, not only delivering critical security enhancements but also resolving perplexing bugs that can erode trust in the platform’s reliability. The latest...

Windows administrators and IT professionals tracking the steady cadence of Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates will have taken particular interest in the July release, which has brought significant news for Windows 11 users. While Patch Tuesday typically focuses on crucial security updates and...

Microsoft’s update release strategy for Windows 11 has sparked recurring debate among the OS’s vast user base, especially when peripheral features or system logs suddenly become focal points for concern. The late-June roll-out of the KB5060829 non-security preview update—a release explicitly...

Microsoft's recent release of Windows 11 update KB5060829 has introduced a notable issue concerning the Windows Firewall. Users have reported encountering a recurring error in the Security event log, specifically Event ID 2042 labeled "Config Read Failed" with the message "More data is...

When it comes to efficiently maintaining, repairing, and optimizing Windows systems, administrators are often challenged by the breadth and complexity of tools available. For decades, Windows has provided a deep toolkit of built-in utilities such as DISM, SFC, and Chkdsk, while a parallel...

Hello, I enabled Audit Policy through the following method: Open the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc). Navigate to Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> Object Access. Open the Audit File System policy and check "Success". Update Group Policy...

(Unable to Find Resource:) ReportingEvent.Client.167; Parameters: 2024-11 .NET 6.0.36 Update for x64 Server (KB5047486) This is the error on the WSUS server Update Services Console. On the client, under the softwaredistribution download folder, I can see the correct filename but it is 0 kb. I...

The model "DELL Inspiron 5379 2-in-1" does not officially support Windows 11. However, I upgraded anyway, and the result is so far, so good in most parts. However, the USB Ethernet adapter is getting disconnected once in a while. I tried a TP-Link UE300 and an Amazon Basic, and the two adapters...

Brand new Lenovo. Minidumps shows: Minidump 1: DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE (9f) A driver has failed to complete a power IRP within a specific time. Arguments: Arg1: 0000000000000003, A device object has been blocking an Irp for too long a time Arg2: ffffae88e022f360, Physical Device Object of...