How I fixed the water bin of Roomba J7+ Combo

Error message:

Fluid sensor issue. remove and reinstall bit until you hear a click. Next, press Argjay's button for 10 seconds to reboot. (Error 1014)

Solution:

It's still flaky after the solution.

After several tries following instructions from Gemini and ChatGPT, I still could not find the "sensor" of which they speak.

So instead, I did a full wipe down of the internals of the bin, and the internals of where the bin connects inside the unit. 

I used a long wooden q-tip and a stick, mostly dry, which is important. Ultimately, it worked. No more sensor message. The vacuum cleaned, and then it failed again.

It still is flaky, and I have eject and re-secure the water bin in the unit sometimes. Sometimes it even gets confused and tells me it has lost its wifi connection, but it hasn't. 

But I do find the need to have 3 bins on hand. I bought two from ebay because Roomba doesn't offer one, even for a cost. 

When doing lookups, make sure you are specific about the "plus" in Roomba J7+ because the instructions are different, depending on the plus.

My other water bin works for consistently

Windows 11 Registry tweak to restore file explorer classic menu

The Problem

Windows 11 file explorer right click for cut, copy, rename, share and delete appears in a ribbon which changes location depending on where your file or folder is navigationally on the screen. This is a big usability issue. It causes:

1. Increased Cognitive Load
2. Broken Consistency
3. The "Middle Zone" Ambiguity

Microsoft has no plans to fix it or allow a setting, so the only way to get the classic menu back (from Windows 10) is a registry tweak. It's the most popular registry tweak for Windows 11.

Windows 11 File Explorer ribbon sucks -- I have to edit the registry

It shows a ribbon across the top for rename, delete, etc. And sometimes the ribbon is on the bottom. I don't like the ribbon. How can I fix this?

It sounds like you're finding the new interface in Windows 11's File Explorer frustrating. The "ribbon" you're referring to has undergone a significant change, and what you're seeing in different locations are actually two distinct elements. Let's clarify what they are and how you can change them.

Understanding the Changes in File Explorer

What you are experiencing is a result of a major redesign in Windows 11. The traditional, large ribbon from Windows 10 has been replaced by two new, more streamlined features:

• The Command Bar (at the top): This is the row of icons for actions like rename, delete, copy, and paste that you see at the top of the File Explorer window. It's a simplified version of the old ribbon.

• The Context Menu (appears on right-click): When you right-click on a file or folder, a new, shorter menu appears with common actions. To see all the options you might be used to from older versions of Windows, you often have to click "Show more options" at the bottom of this menu. This is likely what you mean when you say the "ribbon is on the bottom."

Unfortunately, there is no built-in setting in Windows 11 to simply switch back to the old File Explorer design. However, you are not alone in your preference for the classic view, and there are ways to restore it.

How to Restore the Classic File Explorer Ribbon

You can get back the familiar File Explorer from Windows 10 by making a change to the Windows Registry or by using a third-party application.

Method 1: Editing the Windows Registry

This method will restore the classic File Explorer, including the full ribbon and the old right-click context menu.

Important: Editing the Windows Registry can be risky if not done correctly. It's always a good idea to back up your registry before making any changes. This change might also be reverted by future Windows updates.

1. Open the Registry Editor:

   • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.

   • Type regedit and press Enter.

   • Click "Yes" at the User Account Control prompt.

2. Navigate to the following location in the Registry Editor: You can copy and paste this path into the address bar at the top of the Registry Editor window: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\

3. Create a new registry key:

   • Right-click on the CLSID folder in the left-hand pane.

   • Select New > Key.

   • Name the new key exactly as follows: {86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}

4. Create another new key inside the one you just made:

   • Right-click on the new {86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2} key.

   • Select New > Key.

   • Name this new key InprocServer32.

5. Finalize the change:

   • Double-click the "(Default)" value in the right-hand pane of the InprocServer32 key.

   • Without typing anything in the "Value data" field, click OK.

6. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

To undo this change at any time, simply delete the {86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2} key you created in the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

It sounds like you're finding the new interface in Windows 11's File Explorer frustrating. The "ribbon" you're referring to has undergone a significant change, and what you're seeing in different locations are actually two distinct elements. Let's clarify what they are and how you can change them.

Understanding the Changes in File Explorer

What you are experiencing is a result of a major redesign in Windows 11. The traditional, large ribbon from Windows 10 has been replaced by two new, more streamlined features:

• The Command Bar (at the top): This is the row of icons for actions like rename, delete, copy, and paste that you see at the top of the File Explorer window. It's a simplified version of the old ribbon.

• The Context Menu (appears on right-click): When you right-click on a file or folder, a new, shorter menu appears with common actions. To see all the options you might be used to from older versions of Windows, you often have to click "Show more options" at the bottom of this menu. This is likely what you mean when you say the "ribbon is on the bottom."

Unfortunately, there is no built-in setting in Windows 11 to simply switch back to the old File Explorer design. However, you are not alone in your preference for the classic view, and there are ways to restore it.

How to Restore the Classic File Explorer Ribbon

You can get back the familiar File Explorer from Windows 10 by making a change to the Windows Registry or by using a third-party application.

Method 1: Editing the Windows Registry

This method will restore the classic File Explorer, including the full ribbon and the old right-click context menu.

Important: Editing the Windows Registry can be risky if not done correctly. It's always a good idea to back up your registry before making any changes. This change might also be reverted by future Windows updates.

1. Open the Registry Editor:

   • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.

   • Type regedit and press Enter.

   • Click "Yes" at the User Account Control prompt.

2. Navigate to the following location in the Registry Editor: You can copy and paste this path into the address bar at the top of the Registry Editor window: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\

3. Create a new registry key:

   • Right-click on the CLSID folder in the left-hand pane.

   • Select New > Key.

   • Name the new key exactly as follows: {86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}

4. Create another new key inside the one you just made:

   • Right-click on the new {86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2} key.

   • Select New > Key.

   • Name this new key InprocServer32.

5. Finalize the change:

   • Double-click the "(Default)" value in the right-hand pane of the InprocServer32 key.

   • Without typing anything in the "Value data" field, click OK.

6. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

To undo this change at any time, simply delete the {86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2} key you created in the Registry Editor and restart your computer.