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  1. Fixing COMCTL32.dll Missing Error in Windows 10 & 11

    If you've stumbled upon the dreaded "COMCTL32.dll is missing or not found" error while using your Windows 11 (or 10) system, you're not alone. This error can throw a wrench into your work, preventing applications from launching or behaving as intended. But fret not—there are several...
  2. How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80073713: Troubleshooting Guide

    Introduction Encountering errors during a Windows update can be an all too familiar experience for many users of the platform. One such error, known as 0x80073713, typically arises when system components have become corrupted. This error disrupts the installation of crucial updates, hampering...
  3. Fixing Windows.applicationmodel.store.dll Errors on Windows 10 & 11

    If you've encountered the Windows.applicationmodel.store.dll error on your Windows 11 or 10 PC, you’re not alone. This Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file is primarily associated with the Microsoft Store, enabling it to manage purchases, downloads, and updates. Here's a comprehensive guide that will...
  4. Resolve DATA_COHERENCY_EXCEPTION BSOD: Expert Fixes and Insights

    The DATA_COHERENCY_EXCEPTION (bug check 0x00000055) presents itself as a troublesome blue screen error in Windows, often manifesting abruptly and leaving many users in distress. This error usually arises from corrupt system files, disk issues, conflicting third-party applications, or even...
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    Windows 11 Semi-automatic Creation of Windows ISO

    This guide is to automate many manual and error-prone steps of "How to create a Windows 10 ISO image for clean, in-place upgrade and repair install" when is used to prepare Custom Windows 11 ISO with pre-installed software, no user accounts. This guide is only applicable to Windows 11 (both...
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    DISM Restorehealth source files can't be found

    Hello all, I'm new to the forum and I was hoping if someone could help. I have a user who's windows 10 machine's SSD has gone bad. Because of that parts of Windows 10 is not working such as windows update and start menu. I would love to just clone him over to a new SSD and just be done with it...
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    How to backup and restore Windows Server 2022 using DISM?

    I've got an HP Proliant server running Windows Server 2022 Standard that I need to replace all the disks in the servers array and I would prefer not to have to install from scratch. Most imaging software for Windows Server is fairly expensive but I saw a post by someone who said that there's a...
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    Why are Credentials never working properly on Win 10 Pro?

    I have a need to network two very large desktops together, both running Win 10 Pro 22H2, both fully updated. They are both X570 machines, both overclocked AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, both with 64Gb of 3600 CL18, (2x32, 4x16), one with an RX6950 XT, the other with a plain old RX600. Storage is Seagate...
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    Windows 11 Windows Critical Process Has Died 23H2

    Hello, Im Trying to update my PC from 21H2 to 23H2 but every time I attempt to update I'm getting a BSOD at 75%. I've tried updating all the possible drivers I can but its still giving me this error, I don't want to do a clean install so any help would be appreciated. Ive Tried DISM, SFC...
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    Resource issues

    Hello all, hope no rules are broken. Windows 10 22H2 - 19045 32 bit, 4Gb memory Ran Chkdsk, DISM and Scannow - all come up clean Increased page file size, increased non-paged pool and services\null increased IRP stack size - resource monitor shows good memory resources Restart usually...
  11. Windows 10 Patch Tuesday April 2023 Issues

    Hello All, I'm running Windows 10 Pro version 22H2, OS build 19045.2364. I attempted to update my computer on April 15. There were a host of security updates as well as the update to 19045.2846. It seemed to go well, but I noticed that Windows Explorer seemed laggy. I'd try to click and drag a...
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    Windows 10 update error 0x800f081f

    Hello, I constantly get the error code 0x800f081f when I try to update my Windows 10 computer to the most recent version. I've tried a few other troubleshooting techniques, such as utilizing the DISM tool and the Windows Update troubleshooter, but nothing appears to be working. Has this...
  13. Windows 10 BSOD w/ fresh Win10

    Hello all, been having some trouble with Win10 as it's been BSOD often. Had to put it off until recently and I had thought I fixed it with some outdated drivers for my Scarlett 2i4 and some graphic drivers but it has come back in full force. Decided to start fresh with a new Win10 22H2 install...
  14. Windows 10 Windows Settings>Recovery keeps crashing

    I want to perform a clean re-install of my Windows OS on my computer, but my settings app keeps crashing ONLY when I try to access "Recovery" under the "Updates & Security" tab. I can open any other setting in the settings app, except for the one I actually need. Here is a list of solutions on...
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    Windows 10 How to best make image of pc to use on another PC

    I have a laptop... acually I have 20 lenovo T420 laptops. Same type but probably with some small differences. Diks are all SSD but diff. kinds. I have installed one of the laptops as I like it. Now I will install all the others so they are similar. I used MS system image which works fine, but...
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    Windows 10 ODBC32.dll problem

    I cannot open PDF files in Foxit Reader because of apparently a problem with file ODBC32.dll in the Windows System folder, error 0xc000012f. I tried uninstalling and re-installing the program but the same result. I tried installing Adobe Acrobat Reader but it will not install. I thought I could...
  17. Windows 10 Lock Screen resetting repeatedly

    Hey all! I'm working on a computer atm. It boots just fine, but once it gets to the lock screen it will go to the sign-in, flash the theme color, then reset back to the lock screen. If i mash enter I can usually force it to sign in properly, but I suspect t the computer will be unusable if...
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    SERVER 2012 R2 Cant list roles and features

    Goodday! Suddenly my Server 2012 R2 roles and features list is gone. The dism cant get his host services: 2021-01-14 08:34:15, Error DISM DismHostLib: Failed to create dismhost.exe servicing process. 2021-01-14 08:34:15, Error DISM DISM Manager: PID=8180...
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    Hyper-V not running

    I have been using Hyper-V on a W-10 Pro 64b for four years, with two virtualized OS: a] Windows XP-SP3 b] Windows 10 Pro satisfactorily for testing, in a Lenovo laptop P70 (Xeon 2.8, 64GB RAM) with Windows 10 Pro. Just updated the OS a week ago to v:20H2 built 19042.685. Today the two virtual OS...
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    Windows 8 Unexplainable obstacles Im facing with my Windows...

    Some basic info first.. Windows 8.1 Core (N) version 6.3.9600 Build 9600 This is a new Windows installation.. And I have to add Ive experianced similar problems with a W10 system like a year ago, but i dismissed it because i just thought I had little knowledge of W10 and that I was just...