Force Blue Screen (For Testing System Response)
Sometimes you need to test how a system reacts to a kernel panic or a bug check, perhaps to verify monitoring systems or crash dump collection. This registry
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Safe Software Testing with Windows Sandbox
Downloaded something you're not sure about? Instead of risking your real computer, test it in Windows Sandbox - a disposable virtual machine built into Windows. Open
Export All Drivers Before Reformatting Windows
Before reinstalling Windows, export all currently installed third-party drivers. This saves you from hunting down obscure drivers later, especially for older hardware or specific laptop models. The Fix
Clean WinSxS Folder (Windows Component Store)
The C:\Windows\WinSxS folder can grow extremely large over time, consuming significant disk space. This command uses DISM to clean up superseded Windows components, safely reclaiming gigabytes.
Fix Office 365 Error 4wbr5 Authentication Cache Corruption
Outlook, Teams, or other Office apps show "Something went wrong" with error tag 4wbr5. This happens when the authentication token cache gets corrupted, often in shared
Disable UDP for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
RDP sessions can become unstable, freeze, or drop frequently over unreliable networks (like VPNs) due to UDP fallback issues. Forcing RDP to use only TCP can often resolve
Identify "Unknown Device" (Missing Driver)
Device Manager shows an "Unknown device" with a yellow exclamation mark. Instead of blindly guessing the driver, use PowerShell to quickly get its Hardware ID (VID/
Disable Web Search in Windows Start Menu
Typing into the Windows Start Menu search often pulls up unwanted web results from Bing. This registry tweak removes these online suggestions, keeping your search local and focused.
Nuclear Windows Update Reset
Windows Update is stuck, failing with cryptic errors, or constantly scanning. This performs a complete reset of the Windows Update components, often fixing persistent issues. The Fix net
Change Network Profile from Public to Private
Windows sometimes incorrectly identifies a network as "Public," blocking crucial services like RDP or file sharing. This command forces it to "Private" without using
Reset Network Adapters in PowerShell
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Fix "You have been logged on with a temporary profile."
When Windows logs you in with a temporary profile, you lose access to your documents and settings after reboot. This registry fix usually resolves the issue by clearing