Updating your software often solves compatibility issues because updates usually include the latest DLL files. DLLs (Dynamic Link Libraries) are files containing codes for various programs. All third-party apps on your Windows computer use these codes for different functions. So, if the DLL files get damaged or deleted from your system, the apps relying upon them will crash and not start. Although Windows makes it easy to uninstall apps or programs you no longer use, there can be times when the process does not go as expected. If you can’t uninstall msvcp100.dll missing the Epic Games Launcher or Epic Online Services from your PC, we have listed some potential solutions that will help.
Malware will modify the registry to make sure it can launch itself after a reboot, to better hide, or to integrate with an existing legitimate process. So, it makes sense to monitor registry areas that are often manipulated by malware. In certain sensitive business situations, reminding users of their legal responsibilities with regard to enterprise information technology and systems can be just as important as other security measures. In Microsoft Windows 10, one of the most effective ways to regularly communicate legal obligations to users is with a login message. Until Windows 10, version 1803, Windows used to automatically back up the system registry to the RegBack folder (\Windows\System32\config\RegBack). On the other hand, when you take a backup of Windows Registry yourself, you have the option to choose where you want to save it.
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However, to use the command lines, you need to have access to the command prompt, which you cannot because you are unable to boot into desktop. EasyBCD is one more boot repair tool that you can use if you are experiencing boot problems with Windows. It lets you boot from and into USB drives, ISO images, virtual disks, etc., create a bootable USB stick with repair utilities, edit the Windows bootloader, repair the bootloader, and do much more. To use it, you can simply boot into Advanced Startup options and then choose the Troubleshoot option. After that, click on Advanced Options, and on the next screen, press the Automatic/Startup Repair option. It will then prompt you to choose the user account; do that and follow the other prompted instructions to let it repair boot problems.
- For instance, it claims to deter and remove spyware, optimize your PC, manage your Startup items, and remove junk files.
- However, be careful while changing registry keys as it could drastically damage your operating system.
- Mind you, not all the errors will pertain to the registry, but with this, you can fix issues you didn’t even know existed.
- After the scan, a report shows a list of the categories of errors, from those with the highest (registry errors) to the lowest (log files).
- Only to be met with an error message that their PC wasn’t good enough.
- Once you’re booted up in Safe Mode, press Win + R to open the RUN dialog box.
This is another case where you’re out of luck if you didn’t export anything from the registry before you wanted to reset it. This will give you the option to only reinstall Windows while keeping your files, or nuke everything and start from scratch.
If your computer is more than 4 years old, there’s a good chance that it’s not supported by Windows 11. Windows 11 is snappier than Windows 10, but the differences are small in real-world use. The various optimizations in Windows 11 help it to run faster on weaker laptops, but you’re not giving up a ton of performance with Windows 10. In February, Windows 11 received an update that boosted solid-state drive (SSD) speeds, for example. Voice navigation is also improved in Windows 11, allowing you to use your voice to launch apps, enter keyboard and mouse inputs, control the operating system, and basically anything else you could need.
Outside of the main visual change, Windows 11 comes with rounded corners on windows, new app icons, and new Fluent Emojis, which are exclusive to Windows 11. Still, Windows 11 hasn’t seen the 3D emojis Microsoft teased during the initial launch. But if you want to pin your Taskbar to the right or the left of the screen, then we have bad news. You can no longer do that natively, as in Windows 11, the Taskbar only stays on the bottom. Paid third-party apps like Start11 can change it if you want, however. We’ll call it a draw when it comes to performance, although Windows 11 will pull ahead in the real world on modern hardware as it’s more optimized for the latest technology.
Search the Start Menu or screen for “Create restore point” and you’ll be presented with the option real quick. Changes made to keys and values that aren’t included in the backup will not be affected during the restoration process. They correspond to the same keys underneath the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder. You can create a new Key, which will show up as a folder on the left-hand side, or a new value, which will show up on the right-hand side. Those values can be a little confusing, but there are really only a couple of values that are used regularly. Right-clicking on any key in the left-hand side of the window will give you a set of options, most of which are fairly straightforward and easy to understand.
He joined MUO in 2022 and has since been creating how-to guides on Windows troubleshooting, apps, and its new features. His interests extend to Android OS, artificial intelligence, cyber security services, and productivity tools like Office 365. Currently, he’s pursuing Bachelor of Commerce (BCom Hons.) at Punjab University, India. In his free time, he explores the world of custom ROMs and kernels.