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People using Windows 11 started reporting problems with High GPU and Memory Usage. In particular, complaints have been related to Desktop Window Manager (dwm.exe) - a process working in the background by default. It is not new and has been a subject of talking in previous Windows versions as well. While the process itself is designed for maintaining proper display of visual effects (e.g. folder transparency, smoother animation, live taskbar thumbnails, etc.), its operation sometimes leads to an overwhelmingly high amount of GPU and Memory usage. The reason for that is uncertain - it is definitely not supposed to be that way. Desktop Windows Manager's abnormal behavior can be stemmed due to a bug or malfunction of certain segments within a system. Recent discussions concluded that it is often a graphics card driver being outdated or bugged. Whatever it actually is, we advise you to try each solution below until the right one is found.

"The program can’t start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer." "There was a problem starting vcruntime140.dll. The specified module could not be found." "Error loading vcruntime140.dll. The specified module could not be found." "The code execution cannot proceed because vcruntime140.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem." "vcruntime140.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support." The reasons why some users encounter one of these messages can be for various reasons - lack of Visual C++ Redistributable elements, file corruption or bugged software being attempted to run. Due to one of these causes, users are unable to run specific applications that require the file. It is possible to face the same or similar error like MSVCR110.dll or CONCRT140.dll in any Windows OS. In essence, this error should not be a big challenge to solve on whatever Windows version you use (be it 7, 10, or 11). We have compiled a complete tutorial with solutions that might potentially work down below.

MATILAN belongs to the category of ransomware infections. It uses strong encryption algorithms to lock privately stored databases. The main target of MATILAN Ransomware is business networks that store important financial, customer, contact, and other types of data subject to getting abused by cybercriminals for reputational damage in the future. Once data encryption occurs, all affected files are changed with the .MATILAN extension. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.MATILAN and lose its original icon as well. Then, ransomware creators urge victims to pay the so-called ransom using instructions presented in the RESTORE_FILES_INFO.txt note. It is said that the only way to decrypt files and avoid the public leakage of important data (which will happen within 3 days of inaction) is to collaborate with cybercriminals. Victims are guided to contact developers via the anonymous qTox messenger and follow guidelines on how and how much should be paid to revert the ransomware damage. Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid all the possible damage should victims refute working with cybercriminals. Although encrypted files may be recovered if there is a backup stored on another machine, it does not ensure the publication of data will not happen eventually.

WINKILLER is a disruptive ransomware infection recently reported by MalwareHunterTeam. Instead of encrypting specific types of data, WINKILLER blocks access to the entire computer making users unable to use it. After successful penetration, the virus starts displaying a console window with instructions on what should be done to restore access. Cybercriminals say performing manual shut down or restart will deliver permanent damage to the Master Boot Record (MBR), which is a sector responsible for loading the system. After this, users will no longer be able to load their system and will most likely lose their entire data stored on a PC. To avoid this and successfully recover the compromised system, developers demand victims to pay a monetary ransom of 100 Renminbi (about 15$). Payment instructions can be obtained by contacting the diskkiller@winkiller.cf e-mail address. Unfortunately, recovering access to the PC might be almost impossible without paying the ransom. The infection makes it difficult due to limited room for action as any misstep can lead to irreversible loss of data. Although paying the ransom is usually not recommended, it could be considered in this case to avoid the above-mentioned effects.

Error 0x80073712 is a common update-related issue encountered by many Windows users. The problem appears when trying to download or install pending updates for the operating system. Users experiencing problems with it are often subject to seeing such messages: "There were problems installing some updates, but we'll try again later." or "Some update files are missing or have problems. We'll try to download the update again later. Error code: (0x80073712)". Error code 0x80073712 may occur with different update releases. It usually does when there is a missing, bugged, or corrupted update component preventing the process. In other cases, the reason could be that the Windows Update service stopped working properly and has to be reset. Luckily, error 0x80073712 is not a very complicated issue, which can be resolved using basic instructions. Follow them down below and let us know how it went in the comments under the guide.

Recently, users owning iPhone 13 Pro Max started reporting a new problem. At any point of usage, the screen may go pink for a couple of seconds, and restart the device immediately. Some experts elaborate saying the glitch starts prompting its presence after an iOS update delivered to iPhone 13 Pro MAX. Although the majority of cases were related to experiencing problems with this iPhone specifically, not excluded that some similar issues could have a glimpse in other models as well. Unfortunately, the problem is now less likely to be resolved forever. You can try some methods we listed below, but they are less likely to give you a long-term solution. Since iPhone 13 Pro MAX is new and fits in the frame of at least a 1-year warranty, it would be more reasonable to visit the Apple center where your smartphone was purchased and ask them for help or even device replacement. As of now, you can try the solutions in our tutorial below.

Bozon is one of many ransomware infections. This type of malware uses strong encryption algorithms to encipher system-stored data and make victims pay money for its return. To highlight the no longer accessible data, cybercriminals use the .bozon extension added at the end of the files while also making original icons change blank. After the encryption process is done, swindlers start extorting money from users. This is done through the FILE RECOVERY.txt text note.

It is obvious that the digitalization era has revamped our thinking and developed a new way of storing information. We call them files - a computer resource able to store various kinds of data ranging from music, pictures, or videos to important records and docs. Let's be honest, nobody likes losing important data either due to accidental misclicking or unintentional system corruption. Today our topic of focus is ways of recovering deleted files on Mac - an operating system used worldwide by millions of users. Alike it's main competitor Windows, Mac offers a number of methods to restore data even when it seems to be deleted forever. The difficulty of recovering files often depends on whether you emptied the Trash Bin upon deleting a file. If the Trash Bin is emptied, it may require help from third-party tools or advanced Mac features. Below, we will show all the methods covering both third-party and manual steps to recover lost files on Mac.