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Restarting your Windows 11 PC is something most users take for granted—until it suddenly refuses to cooperate. When the restart button becomes more stubborn than a dial-up connection, it can leave you wondering where things went wrong. Fortunately, there’s a methodical path to restoring...

When your Windows computer shuts down mid-installation or uninstallation, it’s not just a minor hiccup—it’s a wake-up call that something isn’t quite right under the hood. Whether it’s a hardware malfunction or a software hiccup, diagnosing and fixing the issue requires a structured...

If you’ve ever been bummed out by Microsoft Edge crashing, refusing to open, or simply misbehaving, you're not alone. Whether you’re running Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or even Edge for Mac, there are several surefire ways to get you back browsing with confidence. In this...

Manually scanning specific files or folders for malware in Windows 11 isn't just a good idea; it can be a lifesaver to ensure your system remains safe from hidden threats. While the always-on Microsoft Defender Antivirus works hard in the background to protect you against viruses, ransomware...

If you’ve landed here, it likely means you’ve faced the dreaded "SqmApi.dll is missing" error. Fear not, fellow Windows user! You’re not alone, and more importantly, it’s fixable. Today, we’ll dive deep into what sqmapi.dll is, why this error occurs, and step-by-step measures to fix it. By the...

If you've stumbled across "ERROR_FLOAT_MULTIPLE_TRAPS" on your Windows system, you're dealing with an issue tied to computing's rather peculiar underbelly: floating-point operations. Code 631 (0x277), commonly displayed with this error, is essentially Windows waving a big red flag that says...

There’s no better feeling than knowing you can rewind time when your Windows 11 system throws a tantrum. System Restore has long been that magical safety net for many users. However, for some, it isn’t quite working its charm and is instead spitting out an intimidating error: 0x80073B01...

For many Windows 11 users, a mouse behaving like it’s possessed—jumping erratically across the screen—can turn a smooth computing experience into a frustrating mess. Whether you're gaming, working on a project, or simply browsing, a wayward cursor disrupts the flow like an out-of-tune instrument...

Is your mouse suddenly playing hide-and-seek in Windows 11? If your cursor has vanished into the void, you're not alone. This frustrating experience can happen to anyone, and it can disrupt your workflow faster than a toddler snatching up the TV remote. Luckily, I've got your back. Let’s dive...

In an era where cyber threats loom large over our digital lives, ensuring your Windows PC remains protected is paramount. Microsoft’s commitment to cybersecurity is robust, and with Windows 10 and 11, users have access to Windows Security—a built-in suite designed to guard against malware...

The UNEXPECTED_INITIALIZATION_CALL error, marked by the bug check code 0x00000033, is a rare yet formidable Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue that Windows users may encounter. Despite its infrequent occurrences, it can pose significant challenges leading to unexpected system failures. In this...

Hello, we are facing an issue where the domain admin accounts are becoming locked randomly. We have filtered out the event 4740 in the windows security log and we can see the PCs triggering this lockdown. ------------------------------------- A user account was locked out. Subject: Security ID...

I recently did two updates (Windows update [manually – I am Windows 8.1] and MS Office 365 update [automatically via ‘Update Now’ within MS Office settings]) that created a host of problems including: -- Office hanging/”Not Responding” -- Office not recognizing printers (despite the fact all...

Hello.I'm currently experiencing repeated BSOD followed by reboot with the message IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL ndis.sys error. The situation began shortly after getting the July update on my Windows 10 pro AND after updating my LAN Driver with driver booster to Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller...

So,recently run into this extremely annoying problem.Some time after i launch my pc a window "Install Shield" pops up and "disables" my internet.After the pop up all browsers give me " Proxy Server not responding " or such.Apps that need internet to work such as steam just give me connection...

I've come across a weird issue in Windows 10 Pro x64 1703. In C:\Users\ Windows 10 repeatedly shows 2 weirdly named User folders. I look in Control Panel>User Accounts and as expected I'm the only user. I delete these 2 bogus folders numerous times a day and they contantly re-appear...

After i installed some software, there is an .exe file that keeps executing in the background. Even after i unistalled that particular software this keeps happening. Any idea on how to find what it is and how to stop it? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. - Leo

This laptop has some boot issues about once every week or so and also locks up. I ran the usual virus and malware scans with very few results. I did a chkdsk /r and it found no problem. I then ran sfc /scannow and this is the message I received: "Windows resource protection found corrupt...

Hi My friend called a few minutes ago and that he is getting the message, "User Profile Service Cannot be loaded". I'm going to go over there tomorrow morning and see if I can fix it, I'll probably start by trying to load into safe mode and set up a new user profile and run anti malware scans...

I tried a bunch of fixes that I found but many of them require me to delete folders or download some fix toll which i can't seem to do.I tried scanning my computer with windows defender (Somewhere it said to get Windows Security Essentials but I got a window saying: "You don't need WSE, Windows...