FixMy10

There are all sorts of small things that go wrong on a computer, and, while it's nothing serious, it can be quite annoying. You may install some new applications and remove them later, only to find out that an option is missing from the context menu or a certain file type is no longer associated with your preferred software. If you keep running into these issues and don't know how to fix them, you can get FixMy10 and solve everything with just a few clicks.

FixMy10 is offered completely free of charge, and you can have it up and running in no time. It comes in a ZIP archive, and you only need to extract and run an executable, instead of going through an installation process. As the name suggests, the application is intended for Windows 10, but you can use it on Windows 8 as well.

The software is designed to fix specific issues, and it takes a single click to do so. Everything is categorized on a tabbed user interface, to make finding the right options faster and easier. You can fix file associations for numerous extensions, including BAT and EXE, as well as virtual image files, just by clicking a button next to one of these extensions. It is also possible to scan for restrictions and fix them, so you can finally get around those annoying "Insufficient permissions" messages you occasionally get even if you're logged in as an admin.

Advanced issues are listed on the last tab, along with separate buttons for fixing them on the spot. If you take your time and look over the list, you will discover that there's a lot you can do with this application. Those moments when explorer.exe doesn't start automatically, devices that are not detected when you plug them in, faulty network settings or issues related to icons are just a few examples of the problems you can solve.

For safety reasons, the software comes with an option for creating system restore points, so you can always revert to your current settings if something goes wrong, though it's hard to imagine what could go wrong when using this application. You also get options for fixing corrupted system files and the component store items, which takes longer to complete, but it can save you from some serious headaches.

Whenever you encounter those small, but aggravating issues that result from new apps being installed or just Windows being Windows, you can rely on FixMy10 to solve your problems at a moment's notice.