If you faced a strange error code 0xc0000017 while trying to install Windows 10, it might be confusing as Setup does not provide any more information about this issue. The setup program just stops and shows this Error 0xc0000017. There isn't enough memory available to create a ramdisk device. Here is how to fix this annoyance and install Windows 10.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Download Enable the Windows 7-like calendar for systray clock in Windows 10
Enable the Windows 7-like calendar for systray clock in Windows 10.
Using this tweak you will be able to enable the Windows 7-like calendar for systray clock in Windows 10
How to change menu row height in Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8
Earlier Windows versions like Windows Vista or Windows 7 had very flexible appearance settings. Unlike the latest versions including Windows 10 and Windows 8, they allowed you to change desktop icon spacing, window border size, scrollbar width and a lot of other options which you can no longer modify. One such option is menu bar height for apps which have a menu bar. Increasing the height of the menu bar can be very useful if you use a touch screen device. Taller menus are much easier to tap with your finger. There is a Registry tweak which can serve as a workaround for such a case.
Windows 10 build 11097 “Redstone” is in testing, does not have user interface changes yet
As it was clear from the previous post, Microsoft has begun working actively on new Windows 10 builds to release them to Windows Insiders. Microsoft's Gabe Aul, VP of Engineering Systems in Windows and Devices Group shared again some details about the progress of those builds via his Twitter.
Microsoft has refined Cortana, added filters for PC search results
Microsoft is actively working to improve the new capabilities of Windows 10 and make it more useful and more welcomed by users. The next major update, known as Redstone, will be focused on improving the Action Center, Start Menu, Cortana and Edge browser user experience. Here are some backend changes which have already made it to Cortana, the digital user assistant in Windows 10.
Add classic personalization Desktop menu in Windows 10
If you are using Windows 10 for a while, you definitely know that the classic Personalization options were removed in one of the pre-release builds. All options to personalize are now there in the Settings app, which is a Metro app designed for touch screen users and has controls which are poorly designed or have limited functionality. If you are not satisfied by this new way to tune up your OS appearance, you might be interested in accessing the classic Control panel applets. Thankfully, it is still possible.
How to import Favorites from Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge
If you decided to switch from the Internet Explorer browser to the new Microsoft Edge app which is promoted by default in Windows 10, you might face the issue that your Internet Explorer bookmarks do not appear in Edge. To solve this issue, you need to follow the instructions described in this article.
How to change Desktop icon spacing in Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8
In earlier Windows versions like Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, the user was able to adjust the distance between icons on the Desktop. There was an option in Advanced appearance settings which was eliminated in Windows 8 and above. If you need to adjust the icon spacing but your operating system does not offer a GUI option for this task, here is how can do it.
How to show app version and other properties in details pane of Explorer
When you select a file in File Explorer, it shows some properties in the Details pane like date, size and offline availability. When a program EXE or DLL is selected, it shows some other info. In Windows XP, the Details pane contained more useful information like the app's version. In this article, we will see how to make the Details pane of Explorer in modern versions of Windows show more useful information and how it can be customized.
Microsoft to release a new Redstone build next week
The Windows Insiders program went quiet after the release of Windows 10 build 11082. Although this build was released for the Fast Ring, new builds are not coming regularly enough. Here is some news from Microsoft which Gabe Aul, VP of Engineering in Windows and Devices Group shared via his Twitter.
