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Sorry, this application cannot run in a virtual machine.

Starlink: “Sorry this application cannot run in a Virtual Machine” while running with Windows Defender Application Guard enabled.

December 7, 2019 jeffstokes2014 0

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 […]

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 now)

October 11, 2019 jeffstokes2014 0

Impacts: Windows 10 1903, probably older versions too. Cause: somehow SYSTEM doesn’t have rights to performance profile the machine Fix: lets talk about your backup/restore […]

How to boot trace Windows 10 using the in-box wpr.exe (no install needed)

September 20, 2019 jeffstokes2014 0

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 […]

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I tried to play a game and all I got was this suspended/not responding process.

July 13, 2019 jeffstokes2014 0

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 […]

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RunAsRadio guest appearances

May 19, 2019 jeffstokes2014 0

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 […]

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Why does EpicGamesLauncher hook into every process on my machine? (and keep them open after they close?)

March 20, 2019 jeffstokes2014 0

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 […]

Logitech software fails to save settings? Fix here.

September 9, 2018 jeffstokes2014 0

Logitech software fails to save settings for the mouse or keyboard or notification settings. Fix documented here.

Windows 10 N and Removable Storage Access Policies…not working as expected.

September 6, 2018 jeffstokes2014 0

So I was doing some troubleshooting, answering questions, being helpful, the typical Wednesday afternoon, when I found that the policies for Removable Storage Access on […]

Troubleshooting: Tracking down what executed updates in Windows 10

July 21, 2018 jeffstokes2014 0

“Why did I get an update installed on my Windows 10 machine?” At first blush, this sounds like an easy-peasy kinda question to answer. But […]

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What does “A referral was returned from the server” on Windows mean?

May 23, 2018 jeffstokes2014 0

It turns out, it can mean the binary you are running has a bad certificate. Bust this. I downloaded the latest insider preview for the […]

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  • 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 now)
  • How to boot trace Windows 10 using the in-box wpr.exe (no install needed)
  • I tried to play a game and all I got was this suspended/not responding process.
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