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General Computer Support / Re: How to fix missing services descriptions, maybe add this fix?

« on: April 28, 2014, 02:21:34 pm »

I'm running Windows 8.1, but I believe the fix also applies to at least Windows 8 as well.

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General Computer Support / How to fix missing services descriptions, maybe add this fix?

« on: April 26, 2014, 01:16:14 am »

When I have the services console (services.msc) open, most of the descriptors for the services read:

<Failed to Read Description. Error Code: 2 >

A quick Google lead me to this page:
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/failed-to-read-description-error-code-2

I did what is suggested (added the registry key), and the problem was fixed. The issue was actually fixed instantly, no reboot required, which was nice . Maybe that could be an additional fix you could add to your excellent program.

Thanks!

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Feedback & Suggestions / Unmarshalers fix

« on: April 26, 2014, 12:56:49 am »

In the last day or so I have had major annoyances with Windows. It wouldn't shutdown, applications loaded at startup took a very long time to load (and were slow in doing so), and general other annoyances. I'm fairly knowledgeable with computers and Windows, but this issue perplexed me. I was thinking I had to reinstall Windows again, something which I would prefer not to do considering the install is only a few weeks old (a fresh install with update 1).

Searching through the internet I came back across your application. I had seen it a while ago and forgot all about it! I saw what you wrote about the unmarshalers registry key, I had a look and noticed mine was missing! I repaired this and now everything is working as it should! I let the other repair options run through as well, since I know it's generally safe to do so.