safe mode

So your Windows 11 PC is acting up—random crashes, slowdowns, or just plain refusing to cooperate when you need it most. What’s a tech-savvy (or even not-so-tech-savvy) person to do? Enter Safe Mode—a stripped-down, no-nonsense version of your Windows operating system that runs only essential...

Picture this: you’re finally ready to tackle that mountain of work, or maybe kick back with a streaming marathon. You power up your PC, and then—bam! It restarts. Then it restarts again. And again. Frustration doesn’t begin to cover it when your Windows 11 device is trapped in an endless reboot...

Picture this: you're sipping your coffee, ready to tackle the day, and your Windows 11 machine decides it's stuck in a seemingly eternal game of "Restart Roulette." If you're here, odds are you're experiencing the bane of every modern Windows user—a frustrating reboot loop that traps your PC in...

Let’s be real: there is no sinking feeling quite like the moment you can’t sign in to your Windows device. Maybe it’s a forgotten password, a rebellious PIN, or Windows Hello shaking its virtual head at you. Whatever the issue, being locked out of your own PC is like standing outside your house...

In a feat that's making waves among tech enthusiasts, industrious developer NTDEV has managed to condense Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system down to a marvelously lightweight package, running it on a jaw-dropping 184MB of RAM. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the seemingly impossible...

Windows 11 has made headlines ever since its release, and not just for its features, design, or improved gaming capabilities but also for its somewhat stringent system requirements. Among those requirements is a hefty minimum of 4GB of RAM, a specification that many older PCs and low-powered...

Few scenarios in the digital realm are as frustrating as being greeted by a black screen instead of your familiar Windows 11 interface. This cryptic "black screen of death" is not just annoying—it can leave you scratching your head, wondering where to even begin. Fear not, fellow tech...

As Windows users, we all know that sometimes our trusty PCs act up. Whether it’s failing to load properly or launching in a state that feels more like a bad dream than a reliable operating system, the need to adjust startup behaviors can be crucial. Microsoft’s guide on changing Windows startup...

I recently upgraded from 22H2 to 22H3 and soon found out that when I right-click on Start, nothing happens! I then tried a lot of suggested fixes including replacing contents of WinX folder, DISM, SFC /scannow, Registry hacks - none of which did anything. I finally booted into Safe Mode and...

Windows 11 users have recently encountered a pervasive issue where the Start menu fails to function correctly, displaying a critical error message: "Start menu isn't working." This problem, emerging after the latest Windows 11 update or due to corrupted system files, has left many users...

Safe Mode is not just a buzzword; it’s a life raft for troubleshooting issues that plague your Windows 11 system. Whether your computer is crashing, showing the blue screen of doom, or just refusing to boot normally, understanding how to access Safe Mode can mean the difference between a quick...

Hi I downloaded Samsung Kies to enable me to read the messages on the computer, which were backed up by Smart Switch from my Samsung phone. After installation of the new program, the icon of many programs was replaced with its icon (Kies). Also the programs did not work as they were not...

When using a Windows PC, it's not uncommon to encounter the frustrating "File in Use" error message when attempting to delete a file that's actively being utilized by another program. This error can prevent the deletion, renaming, or moving of the file in question. Many users may see a warning...

The Error Not_Safe_Mode_Driver can be a significant obstacle for users attempting to troubleshoot their systems in Safe Mode. This issue often arises when drivers cannot load properly during this restricted operating environment, causing frustration and potential downtime. In this article, we...

A common issue faced by Windows users is the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE error, which can lead to a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). This error typically occurs when a device or driver attempts to transition into an invalid power state. It is identified by the stop code 0x9F, which signifies that a...

Windows users often find themselves in unexpected situations where they are tied out of their computers due to password issues. Occasionally, Windows may prompt you to input a password when you have never set one. This situation can arise due to various reasons such as security features, data...

The DEVICE_REFERENCE_COUNT_NOT_ZERO error is a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) issue that can disrupt your Windows experience, typically stemming from driver malfunctions. This error presents itself as a system crash, often displaying a code value of 0x00000036. Fortunately, there are multiple ways...

Hi, pulling my hair out with this one. I have a PC running Windows 11 Insider preview which has been fine for ages. I came to boot up and it's now asking for a password. None has ever been set. I've been into the registry and there is no password in there. I can boot in safe mode but cannot get...

Windows 10 PC suddenly started giving blue screens, nothing I tried would get the PC to boot up properly, couldn't get into safe mode or anything. Tried to install from USB but that didn't work. I removed hard drive and using a reader I was able to access files etc....so hard drive is not...

First of all, all components were bought brand new. During the Nvidia driver installation, my screen goes black and Windows reboots. In the event log I see the entry 1001 BugCheck. Error code 0x00000116 and 0x00000124, as well as WHEA-Logger 16 The system works without a graphics card without...