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Windows 11 is a new system, but already facing some errors while using and opening apps. Users reported having problems with initiating applications installed on Windows 11. The error is usually followed by a message box saying The program can't start because MSVCR110.dll is missing from your computer. Such a message prevents people from opening and therefore using a number of different apps. DLLs are often components of Microsoft Visual C++ packages. In fact, a similar situation may happen on all Windows versions even with other DLL names. Many applications need Visual C++ Redistributable to operate properly. In the majority of cases, it is enough to install these components from scratch and have the corresponding issue resolved, however, there are some other solutions that might work out as well. Make sure you follow all of them in the tutorial below until the right one is found.

Youneedtopay is a type of virus categorized as ransomware. It functions by encrypting personal files and demanding money for their return. During this process, ransomware assigns the .youneedtopay extension to all blocked data. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will be changed to 1.pdf.youneedtopay and reset its original icon. After appending these changes, the virus creates a text note called READ_THIS.txt which is meant to explain decryption instructions. Desktop wallpapers get altered as well. Take a closer look at what is the content there.

It was a long time ago when Android users came down to witness their smartphone die and remain stuck refusing to boot. The screen showed a dead Android with a red exclamation triangle popping out of its chest. Unfortunately, this error touched and continues to do so with owners of older smartphone models manufactured by all popular vendors (Samsung, Huawei, HTC, Motorola, Asus, Lenovo, etc.). Users have been reporting this issue appears when trying to boot up a smartphone or enter Recovery mode. Although it is less likely to show its presence on new generations of smartphones, the solutions listed in our guide will be useful for them as well in case such an error appears. Make sure you try each solution until the right one is found and finally deals with the issue.

Admin Locker is the name of a ransomware virus that started its spread in December 2021. It uses a combination of AES+RSA algorithms to write secure cryptographic ciphers over the stored data. This affects files' access and their visual appearance. Admin Locker appends one of the following extensions to all blocked data - .admin1, .admin2, .admin3, .1admin, .2admin, or .3admin. It does not matter which one of them was applied to you. Their only function is to show files have been encrypted and make victims see it. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.1admin (or other extension) and become no longer accessible. After encryption is done, Admin Locker explains how to recover the data in its text note (!!!Recovery File.txt) and on its web page that can be accessed via the TOR link.

Noway is a ransomware infection that encrypts all important data using AES-256 algorithms. It also renames the blocked data with randomly-generated symbols and .noway extension. To illustrate, a file like 1.pdf will change to 611hbRZBWdCCTALKlx.noway and lose its original icon upon successful encryption. As a rule, the majority of ransomware-encrypted files cannot be decrypted without the help of cybercriminals. Despite this, Noway Ransomware is one of few that can be officially decrypted using the Emisoft tool for free. You can download it further in our guide below. We encourage you to not rush with the decryption process as you must delete the virus first (also guided in this tutorial). In addition to running encryption over personal data, Noway issues a text note called Unlock your file Instraction.txt. The note shows how to recover your data with the help of ransomware developers. The crooks give 72 hours for deciding to pay the ransom. Should victims exceed this given deadline of payment, swindlers claim your data will become inaccessible forever. This is not true as Emisoft developers managed to crack open the ciphers and help victims decrypt files of Noway for free.

Some people face problems while trying to update or download new apps from Google Play Store on Android. They receive an error saying "'App Name' could not be downloaded due to an error (963)". The first discussion upon this issue started a long time ago in 2016 when many users owned LG, Samsung, and HTC smartphones. Despite the error is likely to touch users of older smartphones, some modern devices of current years may deal with this problem as well. The 963 error code is usually related to corrupted cache data, SD card incompatibility, and malfunction of settings. Luckily, there is a set of versatile solutions that will help you get rid of this issue and download or update the application you need. Follow our tutorial below to perform them and fix the error.

RL Wana-XD is a ransomware infection that encrypts important data stored on a PC. To highlight it, the virus ads its own .XD-99 extension to all the affected filenames. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.XD-99 and reset its original icon. As a result, victims will be no longer able to access the file and browse its content. To revert these implications, developers of RL Wana-XD offer their victims to read special decryption instructions inside of a text note (Readme.txt). The text note is short, yet specific - developers claim the only way to return your data is to pay for unique decryption software and key. In order to do this, victims are guided to contact the swindlers through Wana-XD@bk.ru or RL000@protonmail.ch e-mail addresses. Unfortunately, keys used by RL Wana-XD Ransomware to encipher your data are often secure and stored in the ONLINE mode. This means manual decryption with the help of third-party tools is likely to give no fruit or manage to decode only some part of the data. Unless you have your personal ID ending with t1, third-party decryption will be less likely to help. At the same time, paying cybercriminals is always associated with risk as they can fool their victims and not send any promised decryption.

Razer is the name of a ransomware infection that runs encryption of data requesting victims to pay money for its return. Users infected with this virus will see their file names changed with a random string of characters, cybercriminals' e-mail address (razer1115@goat.si), and .razer extension at the end. For instance, a file named 1.pdf that went through these changes will look something like this 1.pdf.[42990E91].[razer1115@goat.si].razer and reset its icon to blank. In order to decrypt the data, virus developers offer to follow their instructions provided within the readme-warning.txt text note. It is said victims should contact the frauds using one of the e-mails (razer1115@goat.si, pecunia0318@tutanota.com, or pecunia0318@goat.si) and pay the ransom in bitcoins. To convince victims that they can be trusted, cybercriminals offer the so-called guarantee option where victims are allowed to send 2 files with simple extensions (max 1MB) and receive them decrypted for free. Many ransomware creators use this trick to prompt victims into paying the ransom and staying in contact with them. We highly recommend you avoid meeting the requests of the developers and recover your data using a backup, instead.