Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 350
P
Paj Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
P
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 350
This is the second Win10 tip that has prevented me from doing bodily harm. A few months ago, for whatever reason (I was doing a relatively large number of software installations/upgrades), I lost my File Explorer Favorites folders and the ability to pin anything to the favorites pane in File Explorer, by any means. This two step solution worked where there usual "Restore" process did not, and completely restored my favorites folders and pinning functionality. It was sent to me by Microsoft after a posting to their community:

Open up your Command Prompt window (Start Menu-->Windows System-->Command Prompt) and type and run:

sfc /scannow

After the error report, even if nothing is found, type and run:

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth


I hope that the same magic occurs for you that occurred for me---everything was back as it should be. Also, I noticed no recent data losses (but I can't swear to that).

Paj
8^)




Last edited by Paj; 10/10/16 08:03 AM.
Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,539
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,539
Does this do something other than fix a File Explorer problem? Your post implies it does, but what does this all do, exactly? Thanks.


BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 350
P
Paj Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
P
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 350
I don't know. The first program scans for something. It must be even more serious than the bindings within File Explorer, because it reported to me it found nothing but, as per the MicroSoft tech's instructions, I then ran the second program and, voila, the system was restored and operating normally---just like doing a system restore with a restore point (with the exception that no recent data appeared to be lost or recent drivers removed). I persued this approach with MicroSoft because using restore and restore points didn't work for me. I asked them about the System Repair feature that used to be on Windows OS discs, which I couldn't find under Windows10.

Paj
8^)

Last edited by Paj; 10/10/16 03:09 PM.
Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 350
P
Paj Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
P
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 350
I guess nobody has used this tip because it won't work unless you run it via the Command Prompt AS ADMINISTRATOR

Open up your Command Prompt window AS ADMINISTRATOR (Start Menu-->Windows System-->Right Click on "Command Prompt"-->select "More"-->Run As Administrator)

-Or-

[Windows]-[x] and select Command Prompt(Admin)

-Or-

If you're running cmd.exe from the System directory or from a Command Prompt icon on your desktop, right-click and select "Run as Administrator".

Then typing in the sfc and Dism commands should work fine.

Sorry for any inconvenience this omission caused.

Paj
8^)

Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,539
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,539
I didn't try it yet. I should.

I think others who enter command line instructions generally know to do it as administrator so someone may have tried it.

EDIT: I ran these scans. No errors, but very reassuring. Thanks again.

Last edited by Matt Finley; 11/30/16 08:46 AM.

BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 350
P
Paj Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
P
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 350
My latest Win10 emergency disk had options like my Vista and Win7 system disks had. Maybe it was part of the anniversary update?

Paj
8^)

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To

Moderated by  Andrew - PG Music, PeterGannon 

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows® Today!

If you’ve already purchased Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®, great news—a new update is now available! This update introduces a handy new feature: a vertical cursor in the Tracks window that shows the current location across all tracks, and more.

Discover everything included in this free update and download it now at https://www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1124

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Boot Camp: The AI Lyrics Generator

With Band-in-a-Box 2025® for Windows®, we've introduced an exciting new feature: the AI Lyrics Generator! In this video, Tobin guides you step-by-step on how to make the most of this new tool.

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Boot Camp: The AI Lyrics Generator video.

Check out the forum post for more information.

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Using VST3 Plugins

Band-in-a-Box 2025® for Windows® now includes support for VST3 plugins, bringing even more creative possibilities to your music production. Join Simon as he guides you through the process in this easy-to-follow demonstration!

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Using VST3 Plugins

Join the conversation on our forum.

Video: Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows: Using The BB Stem Splitter!

In this video, Tobin provides a crash course on using the new BB Stem Splitter feature included in Band-in-a-Box 2025® for Windows®. During this process he also uses the Audio Chord Wizard (ACW) and the new Equalize Tempo feature.

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Using the BB Stem Splitter

Check out the forum post for some optional Tips & Tricks!

Congrats to Misha (Rustyspoon)…downloaded/installed a full Audiophile 2025!

Breaking News!

We’re thrilled to announce that Rustyspoon has made PG history as the very first person to successfully complete the download and install of the full Band-in-a-Box 2025 Windows Audiophile Edition (with FLAC files)—a whopping 610GB of data!

A big shoutout to Rustyspoon for stepping up to be our test "elf!"

Thank you for your support, Rustyspoon!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows Videos

With the launch of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows, we're adding new videos to our YouTube channel. We'll also share them here once they are published so you can easily find all the Band-in-a-Box® 2025 and new Add-on videos in one place!

Whether it's a summary of the new features, demonstrations of the 202 new RealTracks, new XPro Styles PAK 8, or Xtra Styles PAKs 18, information on the 2025 49-PAK, or detailed tutorials for other Band-in-a-Box® 2025 features, we have you covered!

Reference this forum post for One-Stop Shopping of our Band-in-a-Box® 2025 Videos - we will be updating this post as more videos are added!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows is here, packed with major new features and an incredible collection of available new content! This includes 202 RealTracks (in Sets 449-467), plus 20 bonus Unreleased RealTracks in the 2025 49-PAK. There are new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 4, two new sets of “RealDrums Stems,” XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAK 19, and more!

Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 with savings of up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special—available until December 31, 2024! Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.

2025 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK
with some incredible Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Windows 2025 packages, but for even more Add-ons (including 20 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.

If you have any questions, feel free to connect with us directly—we’re here to help!

Forum Statistics
Forums65
Topics83,517
Posts758,779
Members39,140
Most Online3,932
Nov 19th, 2024
Newest Members
easonlee, Guutaa, sadsad12, JulioSax, mmoalem
39,140 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
jpettit 192
Noel96 141
musocity 135
MarioD 131
Jim Fogle 127
DC Ron 122
Rob Helms 120
Today's Birthdays
alabastrino, gabrielbadillog, LoBo
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5