When you do this, users cannot install a USB storage device on the computer. To assign a user or group Deny permissions to the Usbstor.pnf and Usbstor.inf files, follow these steps: Start Windows Explorer, and then locate the %SystemRoot%\Inf folder.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.

Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder. If you choose to “Keep nothing” when you upgrade to Windows 8.1, or if you reset, refresh, or reinstall Windows, your personal files are temporarily saved to the Windows.old folder for 28 days (unless you formatted your hard drive before installing).

There are 2 basic modes you can use to recover files: Regular and Extensive. Recover your Documents folder from your C: drive to the recovery folder on an E: drive. Don’t forget the backslash (\) at the end of the folder. Winfr C: E: /regular /n \Users\<username>\Documents\.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter.

You see the following error code when you try to install, update, or launch an Xbox Game Pass game on your Windows device and are directed to the Microsoft Store page for Gaming Services: 0x87e00196. This means that there’s an issue with your Gaming Services package.

USB-C ports are used for data transfer and problems with data transfer speed, file corruption, or device recognition can occur with the USB-C port. Follow the below troubleshooting steps: Check USB connection: Ensure that the USB cable is securely connected to both the USB port on your computer and the USB device.

If it doesn't, try the following solutions: Make sure your Windows device is connected to the internet. Make sure Windows is up to date by going to Windows Update on your device and checking for available updates. Reboot your device and try again. Ensure your USB ports are not disabled in Device Manager.

If your Windows device is running low on storage, here are a few ways to free up some drive space. Select Start > Settings > System > Storage . Turn on Storage Sense to have Windows delete unnecessary files automatically. Select Start > Settings > System > Storage > Cleanup recommendations.

This update includes a fix for an incorrect device driver (“Microsoft – WPD – 2/22/2016 12:00:00 AM - 5.2.5326.4762”) that was released by a third-party on March 8, 2017 that affected a small group of users with USB connected phones or other media devices that rely on Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).