Generally, such type of errors can be solved easily by executing SFC /SCANNOW command with an administrative Command Prompt. The reason behind this kind of error is many times due to the usage of third-party antivirus on the system. Usually, the antivirus program marks the file as a virus and puts them into the quarantined items list, and thus the associated services with these files get affected. Well, here is how you can rid of this issue, suggests a post at Answers....

Windows Setup couldn’t create a new partition or locate an existing one If you get the We couldn’t create a new partition or locate an existing one when you try to clean install Windows 11 or Windows 10 on your device, you can try the recommended solutions in the order presented below to resolve the issue on your system. Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions....

Windows Desktop Search Tips Well, if you want to be more efficient in locating your files and e-mails in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP using Windows Search, then Advanced Query Syntax (AQS) can help you do just that. You can get the desired results using AQS, as it allows you to quickly define and narrow your searches. To make your searches specific, you can use a variety of keywords, or search parameters, which can restrict your query to specific locations, specific file types or properties within those types, or specific “file kinds”....

The accompanying message could be: Access is deniedThis device cannot start (Code 10). Windows encountered a problem installing the Driver software for your Device The only solution to this problem is that you need to either update the driver or if that does not work, uninstall and reinstall the device driver. For that, you have to use Device Manager. You will be able to open it via the WinX Menu, ie, after right-clicking on the Start button....

Windows is still setting up the class configuration for this device (Code 56) 1] Disable VPN connection When you install a VPN or virtual machine (VirtualBox, VMware) on your Windows computer, a new set up gets added in the ‘Network Connections’ settings of Windows. This helps your computer use that adapter setting when the corresponding VPN or virtual machine is turned on. Let’s assume that you are using an ethernet connection – but your system is trying to use another adapter or settings....

Windows Security does not detect 3rd party antivirus You need to disable the AV check. If you are using Windows 11/10 you will have to edit the Registry as follows: Run regedit and navigate to the following key: Under Feature key, in right-side pane, right-click > New > DWORD. Name it as DisableAvCheck and change its value to 1. Restart your PC and see. If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista and have antivirus software installed on your Windows 7, and still the Windows Security Center or Action Center does not detect it as being installed, you may want to apply this Hotfix and see if it helps you....

If you receive a Windows Store Cache may be damaged error after running Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter, you may have to reset the Windows Store as well as the cache folder in the App Directory. Windows Store Cache may be damaged In the case of a damaged Windows Store Cache, the troubleshooter is helpful in just identifying the problem. Beyond that, it is not really of much use in resolving the issue....

WinMouse for Windows 10 Some of the essential features and options are mentioned below- ScreenWrap: You can transport your mouse from one edge to the opposite edge instantly – horizontally or vertically.Pointer Speed: Although Windows has some in-built options to manage the mouse pointer speed, you can do the same with the help of this tool as well. It is also possible to show mouse trails so that you can find the mouse cursor instantly and quickly....

WMI Repository reset failed, Error 0x80070005, 0x8007041B, 0x80041003 These errors occur either due to the DCOM-level permission issues or WMI permission issues. Before we discuss the possible solutions to fix these errors, let’s have a look at complete error messages: The above error messages display the error code along with Facility and Description. WMI repository verification failedError code: 0x80041003Facility: WMIDescription: Access denied WMI repository reset failedError code: 0x80070005Facility: Win32Description: Access is denied....

Xbox Error Code 0x97DD001E when connecting to Xbox Live Depending on your gaming device, if you’re faced with this issue, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to fix the Xbox Error Code 0x97DD001E when connecting to Xbox Live on your Xbox console or Windows 11/10 gaming rig. Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions....

Not too long ago, a few users have been complaining about problems facing Xbox Game Pass for Windows 11/10. It’s nothing completely out of the ordinary to the point where it’s unfixable, but nevertheless, very annoying. From what we’ve come to understand, folks are claiming that when using the Xbox Game Pass app for Windows 11/10, they find it difficult to sign-in. Apparently, the app refreshes back to the main page, and that can be quite irritating....

When you get this error, first of all simply reboot. Another thing you can try here to set up a new user account and switch it to a Microsoft account. But if you’re the one who doesn’t want to set up a new user account and then switch to Microsoft account, you can try the following steps. We suggest you create a System Restore point before proceeding. Your account wasn’t changed to this Microsoft account, Code 0x80070426 Press Windows Key + R combination, type put regedit in Run dialog box and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor....

Your Firefox profile cannot be loaded, It may be missing or inaccessible If you are not aware, Firefox, by default, stores your user data and settings in a special profile folder. The browser pulls information from this folder every time you choose to launch it. The default Firefox profile folder location is under the %APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles folder. Repair the error by deleting the profiles.ini file If you are experiencing issues while accessing the Profile Manager, you can choose to create a new default Firefox profile by deleting the profiles....

Role of AntiMalware & Auto Play The first, foremost, and most important tool to protect your computers from being infected by USB drives or anything else is your antivirus. There are dozens of ways to protect your computers from being infected. There are numerous methods to infect the same, with the number of methods increasing each day. Though there are third-party tools, you need anti-malware that gives you good protection....

Aero Peek feature in Windows 10 If you press on that panel, all the open windows get minimized and your desktop is shown. With Aero Peek, you can also choose to preview any particular open window, while hiding all the others. To do so, move your cursor to the taskbar button which you want to preview. A taskbar preview, ie a small windows will appear. Move your mouse over this small taskbar preview....

We have already seen how Microsoft Sysinternals Sigcheck Tool helps us check for dangerous certificates. The command-line tool is great but lacks a user interface. SigcheckGUI is a freeware that acts as a GUI and makes Sigcheck much easier to use. Most new anti-virus software products depend on identifying the signatures, verifying them, and allowing the process they approve. But there are various free software products that check suspicious root certificates as well....

Software as a Service (SaaS) Before we check out some examples of SaaS, here are some general rules about what a SaaS should offer: Keeping the above in mind, let us check out some examples of SaaS (Software as a Service): the basic and most popular form of cloud services. Office Web Apps The best example of Software as a Service (SaaS) I could think of is Microsoft’s Office Web Apps....

This can occur because we unknowingly press certain pairs of StickyKeys/Hotkeys. Any of these incidents can activate the High Contrast mode in Windows 10. This mode not only changes the display color scheme of your system but may also lead to disabling multiple personalization options as well. In this article, we will learn how to resolve the issue in Windows 11/10. High Contrast mode is a special mode that is available in Windows for Accessibility or Ease of Access use....

Steam Achievements not unlocking [Fixed] If Steam achievements are not unlocking on your PC, then here are working suggestions to resolve the issue: Steam can’t get Achievements? 1] Restart the Steam client In most situations, simply closing the Steam client and rebooting it may fix the issue. All you have to do here, is click on the X button to close the window.Right-click on the Steam icon via the Hidden Icons section, then select Exit....

If you are getting the same error while sending a chat message in Steam, the suggestions listed in this article may help you fix the problem. Steam failed to send chat message If you receive the above error message while sending a chat message on Steam Client, wait for some time and try again later. Sometimes the errors occur due to server issues. Therefore, it might be possible that you are not able to send chat messages due to the Steam server issues....