Windows 10: Check the state of the OS and proceed accordingly.

I am at the end of testing customisations for my Win 10 and I thought it would be a nice idea to have the health etc and repair for Win 10 in one location.

I am intending on setting up a folder within my customised TaskBar folder with a shortcut for each item to allow me to have at hand everything needed for this to be achieved. I might even setup a .CMD file for this! This could also be adapted to include it into the Contect Menu as a single menu.

I have tried to include below the CMD and PowerShell commands in case anyone wants the option. I have numbered these in the order that I think they are relevant. I intend to use CMD rather than PowerShell where possible as I am more comfortable with CMD.

If there is anything wrong with any of the below, or you think the order is incorrect, or there is anything else that could be included, then please let me know.

[01] Analyze The Windows WinSXS Component Store_Directory:
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[02] Delete WinSXS Obsolete Items:
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[03] Remove ALL WinSXS Superseded Component Versions:
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[04] Remove ALL WinSXS Service Pack Backup_Files:
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[05] CheckHealth of the Win Image - Basic scan to determine if there are any corruptions - [ Live OS ]:
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[06] ScanHealth of the Win Image - Advanced scan to determine if there are any problems - [ Live OS ]:
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[07] RestoreHealth of the Win Image - Advanced scan that repairs any problems - [ Live OS ]:
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[08] chkdsk - Read-Only Mode + Detect Mode:
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[09] chkdsk /F - Repair Mode:
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[10] chkdsk /R - Repair Mode + Scan for Bad Sectors:
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[11] Run sfc /scannow Command at Boot - Allows better repair because files are NOT in use - [ Offline OS ]:
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[12] Run sfc /scannow from within Windows - Repair files - [ Live OS ]:
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[13] SFC Scan Details Log - View Only the SFC Scan ERROR Results from the CBS.LOG [ Live OS ]:
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Thanks in advance.

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Missing operating system. Please remove any drives that dont contain an OS- Factort reset

Hi Daniel,

We understand your concern and we will provide the assistance required to help resolve the issue.

Before we proceed, I would like you to provide the information stated below:

• Have you erased the Recovery drive that was allotted to your PC by the manufacturer during the time of purchase?
• Have you created a recovery drive for your PC?

The above error states that the Recovery drive that was created by the computer manufacturer is missing/removed. Thus, not enabling you to perform Factory Reset as the information required for your old OS to install is unavailable.

I suggest that you create an ISO image of the old OS or Windows 10 and install the OS and check if you still get the same error.

Your reply is very important to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information to assist you accordingly.

 

Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

Here's a quick laundry list:

List of software to use for overclocking and testing
Examples:
Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
Fan speeds
Power limit
Temp limit
Voltages
Core speeds
Memory speeds

 

Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
3. Select add someone else on this PC.
4. Enter a user name and hit next.
5. Click on Finish.
6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.