Author: Bob Lin

A Windows 11 desktop taking 15 minutes to boot up is usually caused by a combination of hardware and software issues. Here are the most common factors and fixes:

1. Too Many Startup Programs: Excess startup programs can delay booting. To check and manage them, go to Task Manager > Startup tab and disable unnecessary programs from launching at startup.
2. Outdated or Corrupted Drivers: Outdated drivers, especially graphics or storage drivers, can slow down the boot process. Open Device Manager, locate and right-click on hardware components, and select “Update driver.” It’s particularly important to update your graphics card, storage, and motherboard drivers.
3. Full or Fragmented Hard Drive: If your system drive is nearly full or fragmented, it can significantly slow down boot times. Check disk space by opening Settings > System > Storage, and free up space if needed. If you’re using an HDD (hard disk drive), run a disk defragmentation from Defragment and Optimize Drives.
4. Windows Update Issues: Unfinished updates or errors during updates can cause delays. Go to Settings > Windows Update and ensure that all updates have been installed. Sometimes, an update reset can help, which can be done via Command Prompt with the command:shellCopy codenet stop wuauserv net stop bits net stop cryptsvc ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old net start wuauserv net start bits net start cryptsvc
5. Corrupted System Files: System file corruption can cause various boot issues. To check and fix, open Command Prompt as an administrator and run:shellCopy codesfc /scannow This command will scan and repair corrupted system files.
6. Malware or Viruses: Malware can slow down boot times. Run a full scan with Windows Defender or a third-party antivirus tool to check for infections.
7. Slow or Failing Hard Drive: If you’re using an HDD instead of an SSD, consider upgrading to an SSD for much faster boot times. If the HDD is old or failing, it might be worth testing it using a disk health tool (like CrystalDiskInfo) to check for any errors or signs of failure.
8. Fast Startup Feature: Though Fast Startup is generally useful, it can cause issues on some systems. To toggle this feature, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power button does > Change settings that are currently unavailable and uncheck Turn on fast startup.

These steps address most causes of slow boot times on Windows 11. Starting with Task Manager to disable unnecessary startup programs and running checks on hardware health and drivers can provide immediate insights and improvements.

If you’re experiencing issues with Excel and need to repair it, Microsoft provides several methods to fix the application. Here’s a step-by-step guide to repair Excel:

Method 1: Quick Repair or Online Repair via Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel:
   • Press Windows + S, type Control Panel, and select it from the list.
2. Navigate to Programs:
   • Click on Programs (or Programs and Features if using a classic view).
3. Locate Microsoft Office:
   • Scroll down and find Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 (depending on your version).
   • Right-click on it and select Change.
4. Choose Repair Option:
   • A dialog box will appear with two options: Quick Repair and Online Repair.

Quick Repair:

4. Fast and doesn’t require an internet connection.
5. Attempts to fix issues without reinstalling the entire suite.

Online Repair:

4. More comprehensive but requires an internet connection.
5. Fixes deeper issues by reinstalling and repairing the complete set of Office files.
6. Select the Repair Option:
   • Start with Quick Repair. If this doesn’t fix the problem, repeat the steps and choose Online Repair.
7. Follow the On-Screen Instructions:
   • After selecting the repair option, follow the prompts. It may take several minutes depending on the repair type.

Method 2: Repair Excel via Microsoft Settings (Windows 10/11)

1. Go to Settings:
   • Press Windows + I to open the Windows Settings app.
2. Navigate to Apps:
   • Click on Apps and then Installed apps.
3. Find Microsoft Office:
   • Scroll down and select Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365.
   • Click on Modify.
4. Choose Repair Option:
   • Similar to the method above, you’ll be prompted to choose between Quick Repair or Online Repair. Choose the one that suits your needs.
5. Complete the Repair Process:
   • Follow the on-screen instructions and let the repair process complete.

Method 3: Reinstall Microsoft Office

If repairing Excel doesn’t resolve the issue, you may need to reinstall the entire Office suite.

1. Uninstall Microsoft Office:
   • Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
   • Right-click on Microsoft Office and select Uninstall.
2. Reinstall Microsoft Office:
   • After uninstalling, reinstall Office by either downloading it from your Microsoft 365 account or using the installation media.

Method 4: Update Excel

Sometimes updating Excel to the latest version can resolve issues.

1. Open Excel.
2. Go to File > Account.
3. Click Update Options > Update Now.
   • This will ensure you have the latest version of Excel, which may fix bugs and issues you’re encountering.

Method 5: Disable Add-ins

Excel Add-ins can sometimes cause Excel to crash or freeze. You can disable them temporarily to see if they are causing the issue.

1. Open Excel.
2. Go to File > Options > Add-ins.
3. At the bottom, select COM Add-ins from the drop-down list and click Go.
4. Uncheck any Add-ins that are enabled, and click OK.
5. Restart Excel and see if the issue is resolved.

Method 6: Run Microsoft Office Troubleshooter

If you’re using Office 365 or Microsoft Office, you can use the built-in troubleshooter to identify and fix common issues.

1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
2. Scroll down and select Windows Store Apps or Other troubleshooters and run the troubleshooter.
3. Follow the steps to identify and resolve any issues with Excel.

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Situation: The user uses Firefox to edit his PDF file. Sometimes, he has a problem to print.

Troubleshooting 1: switch the Open with from Firefox to Adobe Reader.

Troubleshooting 2: If he can print paper size 8.5″X11″ but not A4, go the properties of the printer to change the paper size.

The error you’re encountering, “server or share name specified in the path may be invalid,” typically occurs when the Exchange server is unable to access the network share where you’re trying to save the PST file. This could be due to a number of reasons, such as incorrect permissions, an inaccessible network path, or incorrect formatting of the file path.

Here are some steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Verify the Network Share Path:

• Make sure that the path you’re using is correct and accessible from the Exchange server.
• The path should be in UNC format (e.g., \\ServerName\ShareName\filename.pst).
• Test the Path:
  • From the Exchange server, open File Explorer and try to manually navigate to the path.
  • Ensure that the server name and share name are correct and that you can create a file in that location.

2. Check Permissions:

• Ensure that the “Exchange Trusted Subsystem” group has Read/Write permissions on the network share.
• To set permissions:
  • On the file server, navigate to the shared folder.
  • Right-click the folder, choose Properties, and go to the Sharing tab.
  • Click Advanced Sharing and then Permissions.
  • Add Exchange Trusted Subsystem with Full Control permissions.
• Verify that the share permissions and the NTFS permissions both allow access.

3. Use the Exchange Server’s FQDN:

• Sometimes, using the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the server in the UNC path can resolve the issue.
• Example: Instead of \\FileServer\PSTExports\UserMailbox.pst, use \\FileServer.Domain.com\PSTExports\UserMailbox.pst.

4. Ensure the Exchange Server Has Access to the Share:

• If you’re using multiple Exchange servers, ensure that the server processing the request has access to the network share.
• You can force the export request to run on a specific server by specifying the -MailboxServer parameter when using PowerShell:powershellCopy codeNew-MailboxExportRequest -Mailbox "UserMailbox" -FilePath "\\FileServer\PSTExports\UserMailbox.pst" -MailboxServer "ExchangeServerName"

5. Test the Path with PowerShell:

• You can try running a simple command to test if the Exchange server can write to the share:powershellCopy codeTest-Path -Path "\\FileServer\PSTExports\test.txt"
• You can also try creating a test file:powershellCopy codeNew-Item -Path "\\FileServer\PSTExports\test.txt" -ItemType "file"
• If these fail, the issue is likely with permissions or the network path.

6. Check for Typos and Format Errors:

• Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces in the path.
• Double-check the share name and folder structure.

7. Restart the Exchange Server:

• If you’ve verified the above steps and are still encountering issues, try restarting the Exchange server. This can sometimes resolve permission or network issues.

8. Consider Local Export:

• As a last resort, you could export the PST file to a local drive on the Exchange server and then manually move the file to your desired location:powershellCopy codeNew-MailboxExportRequest -Mailbox "UserMailbox" -FilePath "D:\Exports\UserMailbox.pst"
• After the export, you can manually copy the PST file to the network share.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and successfully export the PST file from Exchange 2016. If the problem persists, double-check all network configurations, or consider engaging your network or system administrator to assist with the file share setup.

Q: Recently, when I click on a link people sent to me n Microsoft Teams, it always redirects to https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html. Why?

A: The link you provided appears to be related to Microsoft’s Safe Links feature, part of Microsoft Defender for Office 365. Safe Links is designed to protect users from malicious links in emails and other Office 365 communications, such as Teams. When you click a link in a Teams message, email, or document, Safe Links checks the URL for any potential threats, such as phishing or malware. If the link is safe, it will redirect you to the intended destination. If it’s not, Safe Links blocks access or warns you about the potential danger.

If you find that your Teams links are consistently redirecting through Safe Links, it could be due to the following reasons:

1. Organization Policy: Your organization may have Safe Links enabled by default for all Office 365 applications, including Teams, to provide an extra layer of security.
2. Malicious Link Detection: Safe Links is checking the URL to ensure it’s safe before allowing access, even if the link is legitimate.
3. URL Rewriting: Safe Links may rewrite the URLs to route through its service for tracking and security purposes, which is why you see the Safe Links URL instead of the original one.

If this behavior is causing issues or if you believe it’s unnecessary for certain links, you can reach out to your IT administrator. They can adjust the Safe Links policies based on your organization’s security requirements.

Hi everyone! Today, we’re diving into troubleshooting Microsoft Teams issues. If you’re experiencing problems with Teams, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with some easy solutions. Let’s get started!

1. Check Your Internet Connection

First things first, make sure your internet connection is stable. Teams relies on a strong connection to function properly. Try resetting your router or switching to a different network to see if that resolves the issue.

2. Update Microsoft Teams

Outdated software can cause problems. To update Teams, click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the app and select ‘Check for updates.’ Teams will download and install any available updates automatically.

3. Clear the Teams Cache

Sometimes clearing the Teams cache can fix various issues. Press Windows + R, type %appdata%\Microsoft\Teams for Classic Teams, and press Enter. If you are using new Teams, type %userprofile%\appdata\local\Packages\MSTeams_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Microsoft\MSTeams. Delete everything in this folder to remove old settings and cached data.

4. Verify Permissions

Check if Teams has the necessary permissions. Go to Settings, click on ‘Privacy,’ and ensure that Teams has access to your camera, microphone, and other relevant permissions.

5. Reinstall Microsoft Teams

If none of the above steps work, try reinstalling Teams. Uninstall the app from your device, then download the latest version from the Microsoft Teams download page and reinstall it.

And there you have it—some quick and easy solutions for common Microsoft Teams problems. If this video helped you out, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more tech tips. If you have any questions or need further assistance, leave a comment below.

Getting an error “The file is too large for the destination file system” when copying a large file to your USB drive? This common issue has a simple explanation.

Most USB drives use the FAT32 file system, which has a 4 GB file size limit. If your file is larger, you’ll hit a wall.

To fix this, reformat the drive to NTFS or exFAT, which supports larger files. Remember to back up your data first!

And that’s it! Now you can transfer large files without any problems. Thanks for watching!

To fix the “Out of Memory” error in an Internet Browser, you can follow these troubleshooting solutions:

Solution 1: Disable Browser Extensions.

Some extensions consume excessive memory. To disable unnecessary ones go to Settings, then Extensions Remove the Extensions you don’t want.

Solution 2: Clear Browser Cache and Cookies. Cached files and cookies can bloat the browser. To clear them, go to Settings. Under Settings, click on Privacy and security. Click on Delete browsing data. Select the data you want to delete such as Browsing history, Download history, Cookies and other site data, Cached images and files. Click on Delete data.

Solution 3: Update the Browser. Ensure your browser is up to date as updates r use 64 bit version, which may fix memory management issues. Go to the Settings. Click on Help.  Then About to check for updates.

Solution 4: Disable Hardware Acceleration. Disabling hardware acceleration can sometimes reduce memory usage. Go to Settings. Click on System. > disable “Use graphics acceleration when available”.

Solution 5: Turn On Memory Saver. Go to Settings. Click on Performance. Then disable Memory saver.

Solution 6: Reset the Browser. Keep in mind that Reset will sign you out of your accounts, remove extensions, and reset personalized settings to the default settings. Go to Settings. Click on Reset settings. Then Restore settings to their original default.

Solution 7: Delete Temporary Files. Press the Windows key once and search for “storage”. Open “Storage settings” from the search results. Open “Temporary files”. Here, select everything, particularly “Temporary Internet Files” and “Temporary files”. But make sure to leave “Downloads“. Now, click on “Remove files”.

Solution 8: Increase Virtual Memory (Paging File). Go to Control Panel. Click on System. Click on Advanced system settings. Click on Settings under Performance. Click on Advanced tab. Change (under Virtual memory). Adjust the size manually by unchecking Automatically manage paging file size for all drives. Then check Custom size. Test by assigning recommended paging file size.

Solution 9: Scan for Malware. Run a Windows Defender to check any virus and malware.

Solution 10: Install Windows update.

This issue where clicking an app icon in Windows opens a different app could be due to several reasons, such as a corrupted user profile, a problem with the Start menu, or issues with the app shortcuts. Here are some steps to troubleshoot and fix the problem:

1. Restart Your Computer Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue.
2. Check for Windows Updates Make sure your system is up to date:

• Go to Settings > Update & Security.
• Click Check for updates.

3. Rebuild the Icon Cache Rebuilding the icon cache can often fix icon-related issues:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each command:
  • ie4uinit.exe -show
  • taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F
  • DEL /A /Q “%localappdata%\IconCache.db”
  • DEL /A /F /Q “%localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\iconcache*”
  • shutdown /r /f /t 00

4. Reset the Windows Start Menu Open Windows PowerShell as an administrator. Run the following command:

• Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

5. Recreate the App Shortcuts Sometimes, the shortcuts themselves may be corrupted. Recreate the shortcuts:

• Delete the existing shortcut.
• Navigate to the app’s installation directory.
• Right-click the app’s executable file and select Create shortcut.
• Move the new shortcut to the desired location.

6. Check for Malware Malware can sometimes cause unexpected behavior. Run a full system scan using Windows Defender or your preferred antivirus software.
7. Create a New User Profile If the issue persists, try creating a new user profile:

• Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
• Click Add someone else to this PC.
• Follow the prompts to create a new user account.
• Log in with the new account and see if the issue persists.

8. System Restore If the problem started recently, performing a system restore might help:

• Go to Control Panel > System and Security > System.
• Click System protection in the left pane.
• Click System Restore and follow the prompts to restore your system to an earlier point.

9. Reinstall the Problematic Apps If specific apps are causing the issue, try reinstalling them:

• Uninstall the problematic apps.
• Download and install the latest versions from the official websites.