
How To Fix THESE Errors
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Sign up for Private Internet Access VPN at privateinternetaccess.com What should you do about these common Windows error messages? Registry entries for Windows Update error: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX] "IsConvergedUpdateStackEnabled"=dword:00000000 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings] "UxOption"=dword:00000000 Commands for Wi-Fi error: netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group="Network Discovery" new enable=Yes reg delete HKCR\CLSID\{988248f3-a1ad-49bf-9170-676cbbc36ba3} /va /f netcfg -v -u dni_dne Leave a reply with your requests for future episodes, or tweet them here: twitter.com GET MERCH: lttstore.com SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg Get Private Internet Access VPN at lmg.gg Get a Displate Metal Print at lmg.gg Nerd or Die Stream Overlays & Templates: geni.us Support a Creator code LINUSMEDIAGROUP on Epic Games Store: lmg.gg Get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime at lmg.gg Our Test Benches on Amazon: lmg.gg Our Production Gear: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv FOLLOW OUR OTHER CHANNELS --------------------------------------------------- Linus Tech Tips: lmg.gg TechLinked: lmg.gg ShortCircuit: lmg.gg LMG Clips: lmg.gg Channel Super Fun: lmg.gg Carpool Critics: lmg.gg
The video opens by acknowledging that Windows is ubiquitous but far from perfect, and it then dives into a practical guide addressing several of the most common and irritating Windows errors. The presenter begins with the classic “access is denied” problem when opening folders, explaining that the fix centers on proper ownership and permissions. He walks through a step by step procedure: ensure the user account has administrator rights, use the Security tab to access Advanced, change the owner to the username, verify with Check Names, and apply the changes so that subfolders inherit the new permissions. The segment emphasizes caution about applying these settings to critical system folders, balancing accessibility with safety. Next, the video tackles a long-standing Windows Update error, describing a fix that involves renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder and rebooting before attempting updates again. For users who still see the error, the presenter points to registry entries that should match the ones shown in the video description, underscoring the need for exact values. Finally, the guide covers a networking annoyance where a preferred Wi‑Fi network does not appear, noting that VPN software can interfere with Windows networking; the recommended steps are to disable the VPN temporarily, ensure the VPN client is up to date, verify the wireless adapter driver is current, and use administrator command prompts to execute specific network commands. Across these sections, the video blends practical, copyable commands with cautions about system stability and driver compatibility, and it invites viewer engagement by asking for future topic requests in the comments. The overall takeaway is a structured, repeatable approach to diagnosing permission issues, update failures, and connectivity problems, with concrete, executable steps rather than generic troubleshooting, plus a light promotional note about the sponsor at the end.
Topics · technology · computing · troubleshooting · windows
Questions answered
- What should you do when you encounter the access is denied error on a folder?
- Ensure your user account has administrator rights, open the folder properties, Security, Advanced, change the owner to your username, and give yourself full control, applying to subfolders as needed.