- Windows Networking
Fix: Problem with wireless adapter or access point
The first thing anyone will tell you to do when you encounter certain connectivity issues is that you should run…
- PC Games
Fix: Overwatch Failed to Connect to Server
Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer first-shooter game that is published by Blizzard Entertainment. It is one of another flagship games…
- Linux Troubleshooting
Fix: You don’t currently have permission to access this folder
If you’re using the Linux subsystem in Windows, cygwin or any of the other various ways to interface Unix and…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: msseces.exe High CPU Usage
Microsoft Security Essentials is an antivirus software program which aims to provide protection to Windows 7 and further builds. It…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Function keys not working
A function key is a key on a keyboard which is usually programmed to perform certain actions such as changing…
- YouTube
Fix: ‘Your client issues a malformed or illegal request’
Some users have been encountering the Youtube Error 400 when visiting some or any Youtube page from a Windows PC.…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Disk Cleanup Bug 3.99 TB Used by Windows Updates
If you’re using Disk Cleanup regularly, you might be scratching your head after applying the latest Windows 10 cumulative update.…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Documents.library-ms is not working
The error “Documents.library-ms is no longer working” is encountered when the user clicks on the default Windows library. This is typically…
- Virus & Malware Removal
Fix: Malwarebytes Real-Time Web Protection Won’t Turn on
Malwarebytes is one of those free antivirus tools which can be upgraded to a premium version. Malwarebytes is most well-known…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: This Disk is Write Protected
The error “this disk is write protected” usually occurs when either the system has locked a removable storage out of…
- Virtualization
How to Fix the Start PXE over IPv4
The “Start PXE over IPv4” error usually happens when the BIOS/UEFI boot order has network booting before the main storage…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Kernel-Power EventID 41 Task 63
This is one of the most exotic Windows errors which can occur on your computer and they usually have a…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Windows Media Player ‘Server Execution Failed’
Windows Media Player has been a built-in component of all Window operating systems for a long time now and it…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Windows Could Not Complete the Installation
Sometimes the installation of a new version of your current operating system or even an upgrade to a whole new…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: WPD FileSystem Volume Driver (Code 10)
The WPD FileSystem Volume Driver is one of the drivers your will never hear of before they start misbehaving and…
- Windows Tips
What is Takeown and How to Use it to take Ownership of Files and Folders
Windows has a pretty neat tool; all the way back from Windows 7 and onwards; that lets you take ownership…
- Windows Virtualization
How to Exit VirtualBox Scaled Mode?
While using VirtualBox to emulate another operating system, many users unknowingly enter full-screen or scaled mode. This can be frustrating…
- Windows DLL
Fix: fmod.dll is missing
The error “fmod.dll is missing” is typically encountered when the user tries to open certain applications and games that actively use…
- Windows DLL
Fix: AdbWinApi.dll is missing
The “AdbWinAPi.dll is missing” error is typically encountered by users when they try to unlock the bootloader on their mobile…
- Windows Tips
How to Enable Blue Light Filter on Windows?
You might be having some trouble in sleeping if you continuously use your smartphone or laptop especially at night. This…
- Windows DLL
Fix: QtCore4.dll is missing
The error “qtcore4.dll is missing” is typically received at computer startup. Most of the time, the issue occurs because the DLL…
- Windows DLL
Fix: binkw32.dll is missing error
The error “binkw32.dll is missing” is typically encountered when the user tries to open a game or other type of…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: High CPU and RAM usage caused by dllhost.exe
A lot of users are reporting high-usage problems associated with the dllhost.exe process. While most high-usage problems caused by dllhost.exe are…
- Windows General
How to Disable a Laptop’s Keyboard on Windows 10
Laptops have all the necessary parts built-in, like the keyboard, which is different from desktops where parts can be easily…
- Windows File Information
What is dnsapi.dll and how to Remove it?
A lot of users have been reporting issues with the dnsapi.dll file. While some users turned their attention towards the…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Input Signal Out of Range
Setting up your computer to run peacefully and to be optimized maximally is a difficult thing to achieve, especially when…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Windows Update Error Code 80070308
Naming all Windows update error codes would definitely require a full page just name them all one by one and…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Windows Resource Protection Could not Start the Repair Service
This error is quite an annoying one because it usually appears when you are trying to run certain services which…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Insufficient System Resources Exist to Complete the Requested Service
Even though this error code may lead you to a deduction that you are indeed running out of memory or…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Can’t See Other Computers on Network
Windows enables you to connect to other people’s computers easily just by sharing the same network. Setting up this process…
- Windows Networking
Fix: Netgear Wireless Adapter won’t Work
It’s a real issue when the wireless adapter simply won’t work on your computer as Wi-Fi is sometimes the only…
- Windows Updates
Fix: Windows Update Error 800B0100
Various Windows update error codes are hard to even put down on a list since there are quite many of…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: System Restore Error 0xc0000022
System Restore is quite a useful Windows feature which lets you revert your PC back to any restore point created…
- Social Media
How to Unfollow Everyone on Twitter
Twitter is considered as one of the most crowded social media platform with more than 2 Billion users. If you…
- Instagram
How to Mass Unfollow on Instagram
Instagram is a social networking website with a focus to let its users upload photos/ short videos and apply a…
- Windows Setup
Windows 10 Offline Installer
Windows 10 has been the best and the most admired upgrade by Microsoft. After its launch, Microsoft has progressively started…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Outlook Error “Your Organization’s Policies are Preventing”
When trying to open links in Outlook, users might see the error message: “Your organization’s policies are preventing us from…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: RunDLL error at Windows startup
A RunDLL error at Windows startup typically occurs when a program is uninstalled or removed by antivirus but it’s registry…
What is Hal.dll and what is used for?
The hal.dll file is often associated with BSOD crashes, but in reality, the file is rarely solely responsible for crashing…
- Windows DLL
Fix: api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll is missing
The error “api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll is missing” is typically encountered when the user tries to open an Office application, Origins or iTunes.…
- Windows DLL
Fix: sqlite3.dll is missing fom your computer
Some users have been reporting getting the “sqlite3.dll is missing from your computer” error when opening various programs. Most of…
- Windows DLL
Fix: vcomp110.dll is missing error
The error “vcomp110.dll is missing” is typically encountered when the user tries to open a graphical application such as Photoshop, AutoCAD,…
- Windows DLL
Fix: d3dx9_39.dll is missing
The “d3dx9_39.dll is missing” error is usually encountered after an application or game refuses to open. Almost all errors that…
- Windows DLL
Fix: d3dx9_38.dll is missing or not designed to run on Windows
A lot of users have been reporting problems associated with the d3dx9_38.dll file. Most of the time, errors associated with d3dx9_38.dll are triggered when…
- Windows DLL
Fix: D3D11.dll is not designed to Run on Windows
The error “C:\Windows\SysWOW64\D3D11.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error” is usually encountered when…
- Windows DLL
Fix: MSVCP140.dll is missing
Some users are complaining that the WordPress app refuses to start with the “MSVCP140.dll is missing” error. Although this symptom has…
- Windows DLL
Fix: Run DLL BackgroundContainer.dll Error
Some users are reporting receiving Run DLL errors at startup or when opening certain applications (especially web browsers). While the…
- Linux Troubleshooting
Fix: Could not open file /var/lib/dpkg/status
You might get a nasty “could not open file /var/lib/dpkg/status” error or something similar if you’ve been poking around the…
- Linux Troubleshooting
Fix: Cannot find a valid baseurl for repo: base
If you’re on any of the Linux distributions that use the yum package manager, then you might end up seeing…
- Linux Troubleshooting
Fix: Could not open lock file /var/lib/dpkg/lock
Getting the could not open lock file /var/lib/dpkg/lock error message can be confusing because it might very well ask if…
- Linux Troubleshooting
Fixed: No Matching Key Exchange Method Found
When you’re trying to use ssh to get in touch with a remote server, you might receive an error that…
- Linux Troubleshooting
Fixed: sudo: no tty present and no askpass program specified
The no tty present and no askpass program specified output line is one of those ssh error messages that really…
- Linux Tips
How to View the Contents of a Text File from the Linux Command Line
What command lets you view the contents of a file has to be one of the most commonly asked questions…
- Linux Troubleshooting
Fix: No targets specified and no makefile found.
Whether you’re working with Ubuntu, Debian or Red Hat, you might see an error that reads make: *** No targets…
- Linux General
Which Linux Distribution is Considered the Most Cutting-Edge Distribution?
Linux has a reputation for being extremely conservative, which could be due to the fact that it doesn’t always support…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Astro A40 Mic not working
Astro A40 is a professional headset used by gamers and broadcasters all around the world. It has support for multiple…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Excel Formulas not working
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application which has been around for more than three decades and is used by millions…
- PC Games
Fix: Pixel format not supported
Minecraft is happening to be one of the hip and happening game for almost a decade now. Originally founded in…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Middle Mouse Button not Working
The middle mouse button on modern mice has been there for quite a while now. It allows you to turn…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Logitech H111 Mic not Working
Logitech has been proving its worth in providing efficient and cheap computing accessories in the past years. Its main focus…
- Windows Networking
FIX: Windows Could Not Find a Driver For Your Network Adapter
When troubleshooting a missing network driver, you may encounter the ‘Windows could not find a driver for your network adapter’…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Spell Check not working in Word
Microsoft Word is a word processor developed by Microsoft. It has been around for decades and is the most used…
- Netflix
Fix: Netflix Full screen not Working
Netflix is an entertainment company which provides streaming media, video-on-demand online and DVDs. As time progressed, it also became a…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Operation did not Complete Successfully because the File Contains a Virus
There are a lot of antivirus tools available online but none of them can be called perfect and there will…
- Windows Updates
Fix: Windows Update Error 80240016
Windows Update errors are a difficult thing to deal with when you are a Windows users but it appears that…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Only one instance of wusa.exe is allowed to run
This type of Windows update error is mostly associated with the older versions of the Windows operating system and it’s…
- Windows EXE File Errors
Fix: Explorer.exe Error System Call Failed
Explorer.exe is probably one of the most important processes to casual Windows users and this process represents the main part…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Windows Host process RunDLL32 has stopped working
Random error codes which don’t usually tell much about what or who caused are the worst kind because you never…
- Windows Troubleshooting
[Fixed] This app has turned off and not monitoring your computer
Windows Defender is the default security and antivirus tool which comes preinstalled on Windows 10 and most people would agree…
- Windows Updates
Fix: Windows Update Error 8024402c
Windows update errors are one of the worst errors to experience because Windows constantly forces you to install and download…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: Avast Service High CPU Usage
Antivirus tools are usually resource-demanding because they perform plenty of real-time operations such as background scanning, virus removals, and computer…
- Windows Tips
How to Delete the windows.old folder on Windows?
Some users have been complaining of the inability to delete the Windows.old folder. This is an extremely common problem with…
- Windows Display
How to Fix Brightness Won’t Change on Windows 10/11
When brightness adjustment stops working on Windows, moving the brightness slider or using function keys has no effect, leaving the…
- iTunes
Fix: Can’t install iTunes on Windows 10
A lot of users have reported problems when installing or updating iTunes. Most of them are reporting that the issue…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Can’t find the name of the Intel ICD OpenGL driver
Some Windows users have been receiving the “Can’t find the name of Intel ICD Open GL driver” when opening a…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Can’t Right Click on Windows Taskbar Icons
Some users have been experiencing a very peculiar Windows 10 behavior after upgrading from an older version (Windows 7 or…
- Google Chrome Errors
Fix: Can’t Uninstall Google Chrome
Some users are reporting being unable to uninstall Google Chrome from their Windows computers. Most of the time, users report…
- Printers
Fix: Canon printer not responding
A lot of Canon printer owners are receiving the “printer not responding” error while trying print a document under Windows…
- Steam
Fix: Steam voice chat not working
Some Steam users have reached us after suddenly losing the ability to use the voice chat function. After investigating the issue…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Cannot Install Notefolio on Windows
A lot of users are reporting problems installing Notefolio and NoteFolio Creator on the latest Windows versions. While the issues seem virtually…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: ‘Sign In Required’ on OneNote in Windows 7
As a lot of users have reported, there seems to be a long-lasting error going around with the Windows 7…
- Windows File Information
What is spoolsv.exe?
Some users have been wondering the spoolsv.exe process is indeed legitimate or if it merits additional investigations in order to exclude…
- Windows File Information
What is msfeedssync.exe?
Some users have been wondering if msfeedssync.exe is legitimate or not. Their suspicions usually arise when after they get regular errors associated…
- Windows File Information
What is LSM.EXE
Some users have been wondering if lsm.exe is genuine or malicious after discovering that the process is a constant presence…
- Android
How to FRP Bypass Samsung Devices – Android 5.0.1 to 7.0.1
Samsung phones have a security featured called FRP – Factory Reset Protection. Basically, if you factory reset your phone while…
- Consoles
Fix: Xbox App Party Chat Error 0x89231806
Some Windows-based gamers have been reaching us with questions after receiving the 0x89231806 error after failing to connect to a party…
- Windows Updates
Fix: Windows Update Error 0x80240017
The 0x80240017 error typically appears after a failed update performed by WU (Windows Update) or after a failed installation of Visual C++ Redistributable…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Can’t Log in to OneDrive from OneNote
Some users have been complaining about suddenly losing the ability to log into OneDrive directly from OneNote. Most of the…
- Safari Errors
How to Set Google as Search Engine on Safari
When typing words in the Safari URL/Search field and hitting enter it automatically uses your default search engine (Yahoo, Google,…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Windows Mail not Working
Windows 10 included dozens of new applications to the operating system which changed the Windows outlook forever. The applications are…
- Google Chrome Errors
Fix: Can’t print from Google Chrome
Some users have been complaining about using the ability to print directly from Chrome. Almost all affected users are reporting…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Lenovo Touchscreen not Working
Lenovo has come up with its line of all in one monitor and touchscreen laptops such as Yoga. These products…
- Windows Tips
How to Duplicate a Page in Word
Microsoft Word is arguably the best word processor available for not only Microsoft’s line of Windows Operating Systems but also…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Razer Kraken Mic Not Working in Windows?
The Razer Kraken microphone might appear in audio settings but not pick up sound due to incorrect audio settings or…
- Windows File Information
What is sttray64.exe? Should it be deleted?
Some users reached us with questions about the validity of the sttray64.exe after discovering that the process is a constant presence in…
- Consoles
Fix: Xbox One Wireless Adapter not Working
Xbox wireless adapter has been on the market for a while with a lot of potential for people who use…
- File Conversion
How to Convert WLMP to MP4
WLMP files aren’t actual video files – a file with the .WLMP extension is a movie project file created by…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Epson Scan “Cannot communicate with the Scanner”?
When the error “Epson Scan cannot communicate with the scanner” happens, it usually stops the user from scanning documents, even…
- Windows Audio
How to Make Windows Media Player Default
For as long as Windows users can remember, Windows Media Player has always been the default playback program for audio…
- Windows General
How to Get to Desktop on Windows 10
On the ever-changing canvas that is a Windows computer, the Desktop is the single point of consistency. If a Windows…
- Windows General
How to Validate Windows 7
For a Windows 7 user to have access to Microsoft goodies such as consistent and integral system updates (and for…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Open ACSM Files
Files that have the .ACSM extension are Adobe Content Server Message files. ACSM files are designed specifically to be used…
- Windows Blue Screen
Fix: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (ntoskrnl.exe) BSOD
Some users are struggling with a BSOD (blue screen of death) crashes with the IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL when running demanding applications or when…
- Windows File Information
What is hkcmd.exe
Some users have been reaching us with concerns regarding the hkcmd.exe process. Most users express concerns after noticing that the…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: iexplore.exe runs after closing Internet Explorer
Some users are complaining that the iexplore.exe (iexporer.exe) process are still showing up in Task manager after Internet Explorer is closed.…
- Windows File Information
What is wermgr.exe
Some users have been wondering if the wermgr.exe process is legitimate after discovering that the process keeps restarting and using a noticeable…
- Windows File Information
What is igfxEM.exe? Should it be deleted?
Some users have been reaching us with questions about the validity of the igfxEM.exe process. Their suspicions regarding igfxEM.exe usually…
- Windows Networking
Should I Grant Network Access to Akamai NetSession (netsession_win.exe)?
Some users are confused whether the Akamai NetSession client is malicious or not after the built-in (or external) firewall has blocked some of…
- Windows File Information
What is cimmanifest.exe
Some users have been struggling to understand the purpose of the cimmanifest.exe process, especially after seeing the “Unsupported 16-bit application”…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: High Usage by RdrCEF.exe
Some users have been reaching us with questions about the RdrCEF.exe process. From what we gathered, the executable is often…
- Windows File Information
What is DipAwayMode.exe
We received some questions about the legitimacy of the DipAwayMode.exe. Because the process is a constant presence in Task Manager and seems to…
- Windows File Information
What is iusb3mon.exe
Some users have been wondering whether the iusb3mon.exe process is genuine or malicious. Most suspicions arise after the users discover…
- Windows File Information
What is au_.exe?
A lot of users are suspecting the au_.exe process of being malicious after seeing the amount of system resources that…
- Windows Display
Fix: Input Not Supported
The error “Input not supported” occurs when the computer’s resolution doesn’t match with the monitor. This error usually comes forward…
- Windows Troubleshooting
OneDrive Won’t Sync? Try these Solutions!
If the files are not updating across all the devices where your OneDrive account is logged in, it means your…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: External Hard drive not showing up Windows 10
With the advancement in technology and the increase in research and development, external hard drives are becoming more viable options…
- Windows Networking
Fix: Sorry we couldn’t connect to Skype
Many users who use Skype’s desktop application face an error where the application refuses to connect to Skype servers even…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Wacom Pen not Working
Wacom produces high-end graphics tablets and other accessories targeting designers and people who like to be creative by using a…
- Windows Audio
Fix: Skype Microphone not Working
There is a bizarre problem where the microphone fails to register with Skype even if it is working perfectly with…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Could not complete your request because of a problem parsing the JPEG data
Adobe Photoshop is a graphics editor which is developed by Adobe Systems for Windows and Mac OS. It is probably…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Scroll With a Touchpad
Desktop computers and laptops are worlds apart in terms of hardware configuration. Among the many differences between desktop computers and…
- NVIDIA
How to Uninstall GeForce Experience
GeForce Experience is an application that comes bundled with the graphics drivers for all NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics cards. The…
- Windows Setup
How to Transfer Windows 10 to a New Hard Drive
Hard drives always have an expiration date – one may last you a couple years or even five if you’re…
- Windows General
How to Turn Off Touchpad Windows 10
On a laptop, the in-built input device for the mouse pointer is known as a touchpad. Touchpads are completely usable…
- How To's
How to Open APK Files
An APK file is an application package file designed for the Android Operating System – Google’s OS for Smartphones and…
- Windows General
How to Make a File Smaller
In today’s day and age, disk space is just an important a resource as copper or natural gas to anyone…
- Windows Tips
How to Get Rid of AdChoices
Adware is among the most taxing and incessant foreign invaders that exist in the world of computers. Advertisements are widely…
- Android Troubleshooting
How to Replace Samsung Galaxy S4 Screen
If you have a cracked or non-working screen on your Samsung Galaxy S4, you can replace it by yourself using…
How to Build a Custom Android Kernel
If you’ve ever wondered “how to build an Android kernel”, this guide is for you. Building your own kernel can…
- Android Rooting
How to DIY Port TWRP for Android
Appual’s hosts many “how to root Android” guides, but root guides do not exist for every device on the planet…
- Windows Updates
Fix: Windows 7 Updates Not Downloading
Even though Windows 7 is quite an old OS, plenty of people still choose to keep on their PCs and…
- Windows EXE File Errors
What is agent.exe and Should I Delete it?
The executable file agent.exe can originate from a lot of different applications. Most of the time, agent.exe can be traced…
- Windows File Information
What is Catalyst Control Centre ‘ccc.exe’
Some users have been reaching us after discovering the ccc.exe process in Task Manager. Because it seems to consistently take…
- Mac
How to Print Mirror Image/Text on a Mac
Many Mac users need to print mirror images or documents. If you are not familiar what mirror image or text…
- Mac
How to Print Black and White on Mac
If you are a new Mac user and need to print a color page in black and white, or in…
- Microsoft Edge Errors
How to Reinstall Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is Microsoft’s latest attempt at giving the premiere internet browsers of this day and age a run for…
- Windows Privacy
How to Remove Password from Windows 10
Generally, you need a combination of a username (or email address, if you have a Microsoft account) and a password…
- Windows File Information
What is consent.exe and should I delete it?
Some users have been reporting freezes & hanging periods related to the Consent executable. Other reports are claiming that whenever…
- Consoles
How to Fix PlayStation “An Error Has Occurred” (no error code)?
The “An Error Has Occurred” message usually occurs during login and stops you from accessing PSN. This error is often…
How to Fix PS4 DNS Error NW-31250-1
Despite having issues with a certain game, the PlayStation console sometimes tends to throw different error codes to the user…
- Windows Tips
How to Reinstall DirectX on a Windows Computer
Microsoft DirectX is a suite of programming interfaces capable of allowing software to communicate with a computer’s hardware. DirectX has…
- Windows File Information
What is USOCLIENT.EXE and How to Disable it?
Most users get interested in the usoclient.exe process after noticing a brief CMD popup every time they start Windows 10.…
- Windows File Information
What is dw20.exe and How to Disable It?
Some users have been reporting getting random dw20.exe error pop-ups and where wondering if the process is removable and if…
- Windows File Information
What is conime.exe and should I remove it?
The legitimate conime.exe is the Microsoft Console IME (Input Method Editor). However, there are reports of malware (W32, Slurk A…
- Mac
How to Disable Xfinity Wi-Fi on a Mac
Many MacBook users have a problem with unwanted automatically and continually joining Xfinity Wi-Fi whenever it is available. This happens…
- Mac
How to Convert M4A to MP3 on a MacOS
If you are trying to convert an audio recording made with QuickTime or any other m4a files to MP3s or…
- Mac
How to Strikethrough using a Keyboard Shortcut on a Mac
If you use StrikeThrough a lot in text documents on your Mac, it would be very helpful to have a…
- Windows General
How to Remove a Microsoft Account from Windows 10
When you create a user account on a Windows 10 computer, you can either create a local user account (which…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Uninstall Skype for Business
The folks at Microsoft caught on to the fact that Skype was used as a mode of internal coammunication by…
- Windows Tips
How to Check CPU Temp on Windows
All kinds of people use computers on the daily – there are those who have no idea processors are even…
