Disk surprise removal is usually a cause for alarm, but not in the case of Windows gaming disks it seems. I have noticed stuttering when they occur, so it’s annoying, hopefully Microsoft is looking into it.
Year: 2019
Starlink: “Sorry this application cannot run in a Virtual Machine” while running with Windows Defender Application Guard enabled.
What: Starlink is a game on Uplay. I don’t get it: This could also be phrased “What is the negative impact of Windows Defender Application Guard?”. Caveat Emptor or something: Disabling Windows Defender Application Guard isn’t a good solution. A ticket is open with the developers to resolve this weird detection of virtualization. This post… Continue reading Starlink: “Sorry this application cannot run in a Virtual Machine” while running with Windows Defender Application Guard enabled.
You see “Enter the user for this data collector set.” when you attempt to modify a Performance Monitor data collector set. (confirmed bug in Perfmon – Resolved in April 2020 rollup)
Impacts: Windows 10 1903, probably older versions too. Cause: somehow SYSTEM doesn’t have rights to performance profile the machine Fix: Resolved March 2020 Seriously. I messed with User Rights Assignments, which I shouldn’t even have to do for SYSTEM in the first place, no dice. Google had 3 hits on this, all are just listing… Continue reading You see “Enter the user for this data collector set.” when you attempt to modify a Performance Monitor data collector set. (confirmed bug in Perfmon – Resolved in April 2020 rollup)
How to boot trace Windows 10 using the in-box wpr.exe (no install needed) [edited 12/26]
Applies to: Windows 10+, Windows Server 2016+ Target audience: People I support primarily. Anyone who wants to perf like a pro? Starting the trace Simply open an administrative command prompt. Then make a directory (if required) to save your recording in. Enter the command, as you would for a normal WPR trace, but using the… Continue reading How to boot trace Windows 10 using the in-box wpr.exe (no install needed) [edited 12/26]
I tried to play a game and all I got was this suspended/not responding process.
I think I’ll rerun the game and see if I can debug it, Cataclysm.exe (the binary for Homeworld: Emergence) did a fun dance for me today. The first time I tried to end process (not caught on video) TaskMan said that the process didn’t exist. Kinda odd.
RunAsRadio guest appearances
Forgot to publicize this when it happened last time, so just posting a general “hey look I was there!” RunAsRadio spots I’ve done. Richard Campbell is awesomesauce and a joy to get on Skype with and talk tech.
Why does EpicGamesLauncher hook into every process on my machine? (and keep them open after they close?)
EDIT: FIxed as of 4/13 So venting here. Everyone wants their own game store, everyone wants a piece of the gamer pie. I get it. But for the love of all that’s holy, please code it right. This is not how to do it folks; Here’s the RAM I get back by killing their… Continue reading Why does EpicGamesLauncher hook into every process on my machine? (and keep them open after they close?)