Learn how to create, import, and export .reg files to add, modify, or delete registry subkeys and values on Windows-based computers. A .reg file is a text file that contains registry data and instructions for Regedit.exe.

Learn how to use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to scan and restore missing or corrupted system files in Windows. Follow the steps to run the tool, view the details, and manually replace the corrupted files if needed.

Learn how to use text functions in Excel to manipulate, format, and convert text values. Find the description, syntax, and examples of each function, such as CONCAT, UPPER, and TEXTJOIN.

Learn how to use the Regsvr32 command-line utility to register and unregister OLE controls, such as DLLs and ActiveX controls in Windows Registry. Find common solutions and error messages for Regsvr32 errors in different versions of Windows.

Learn how to use Command Prompt and Windows Powershell in Windows 11 22H2, which uses Windows Terminal as the default console host. Find troubleshooting solutions and registry settings for compatibility issues.

Learn how to use various built-in tools to manage Windows, such as Control Panel, System Configuration, Registry Editor, and more. Find out how to access and customize each tool for your preferences and requirements.

Learn how to use Log Parser 2.2, a powerful tool that provides universal query access to text-based data, such as log files, XML files, and CSV files. See examples of parsing large text files, finding the 10 largest files, and creating a GUI for Log Parser queries.

Learn how to install an update for Universal C Runtime (CRT) in Windows to enable applications that depend on Windows 10 CRT to run on earlier Windows operating systems. Find out the prerequisites, download links, and update details for different Windows versions.

Important: Reassigning a combination of keys means that you can no longer use the combination for its original purpose.For example, pressing CTRL+B changes selected text to bold. If you reassign CTRL+B to a new command or other item, you will not be able to make text bold by pressing CTRL+B unless you restore the keyboard shortcut assignments to their original settings by selecting Reset All ...

Learn how to protect Windows clients against silicon-based microarchitectural and speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities, such as CVE-2017-5715 (Branch Target Injection). See the default mitigation settings, CPU microcode requirements, and registry key settings for each vulnerability.