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How to fix application error 0xc0000142 in Windows 11

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Error 0xc0000142 relates to problems with opening some applications in Windows 11. While this error might be an unexpected phenomenon for many users who migrated to Windows 11, similar problems took place in previous Windows versions as well. This is due to the same root of occurrence - most often corrupted or missing .dll files. Such files are designed to store instructions that other programs can call upon to do certain things. If there is no such file operating correctly, the program will have no proper instruction to open itself and operate as required. As a result, users encounter a message saying “The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). Click OK to close the application.”. Sometimes issues like 0xc0000142 are caused by incompatible software that raises a conflict. Whatever it actually is, trying each method in the sequence below should eventually lead to a successful resolution of error 0xc0000142.

How to fix Android “No command” error

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The No command message is quite a popular error reported by many Android users. While this issue appeared a long time ago, it may still forward its presence in newer generations of smartphones. The problem itself has been long-time researched to merge while trying to update or factory reset a smartphone. It is therefore accompanied by an uncommon screen displaying a lying-up android with an "exclamation mark" popping out of the belly. Some people give it the name of "Dead Android Screen" as well. The reason why Android runs into that screen remains unclear. It may be a glitch, bug, or else prompted by some applications or other hard-to-define causes. Despite this, there are methods that showed enough capacity in resolving the "No command" error and letting users get back to normal experience. Follow these methods in our instructions below.

How to remove DeezNuts Crypter Ransomware and decrypt .deeznuts-crypter files

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DeezNuts Crypter is a type of virus usually categorized as ransomware. It uses the .deeznuts-crypter extension to rename successfully encrypted data. For instance, a file named 1.pdf will change to 1.deeznuts-crypter.pdf becoming no longer accessible. While this is incredibly rare for ransomware attacks, files affected by DeezNuts Crypter can be in fact decrypted for free. Cybercriminals demand literally zero Bitcoin to buy a special decryption key. The key is already publicly known and it is 123. Victims have to simply enter these digits into the pop-up window that opens automatically after users' data ends up encrypted.

How to remove 7even Security Ransomware and decrypt your files

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Recent forum discussions have shown some users got a ransomware attack on PCs connected to NAS (Network Attached Storage). The virus encrypts NAS-stored data, wraps it in archives, and puts up a password on them. This prevents victims from accessing artificially created archives and viewing what files have been affected by the infection. Unlike many other ransomware infections, 7even Security does not use any extension to modify file appearance. It does though create a text note called Please Read Me !!!.txt containing instructionы on how to return the encrypted data. According to the above-mentioned note, cybercriminals demand 0.04 BTC for file decryption. This amount has to be sent to the attached crypto address. Victims are also guided to notify swindlers about successful payment through their e-mail address (team.seven@zohomail.eu) and include a personal ID. Should victims refuse or ignore to pay the demanded ransom, cybercrooks threaten to sell all important data to interested figures. Because the infection is recent, there is not a lot of information on whether files can be decrypted or not. At the moment, the only best way to recover data completely is via backup copies of files. Otherwise, attempts to decrypt data alone are likely to turn in permanent damage of data and therefore loss.

How to fix Finder error code 36 in MacOS

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"The Finder can’t complete the operation because some data in "FileName" can’t be read or written. (Error code -36)" - is the type of error message one can receive while copying, deleting, or transferring data on Mac. The error message usually contains a file with the .DS.Store extension. The .DS.Store files are known as hidden cached files created by macOS. The error 36 indicates they are more likely corrupted, which leads to problems with performing different file operations. In most reported cases, it appeared when trying to copy or transfer files from external storage units like SSD, HDD, microSD, and other USB drives. However, it is not excluded that the same error may pop when trying to delete files as well. Error 36 is normally categorized as an Input/Output error. It means there is likely to be some file corruption or incompatibility with the file system used by Mac and the file being transferred - just as we mentioned above. Usually, the reasons mentioned above are most common to cause issues like error 36. The question of how such incompatibility and corruption problems occur may have different causes. We will discuss them with corresponding solutions in our tutorial below.

How to remove Explus Ransomware and decrypt .explus files

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Explus is a common file-encrypting virus. It assigns strong encryption keys to render files inaccessible until a ransom is paid. Software with such capabilities is often referred to as ransomware. During encryption, Explus Ransomware adds the .explus extension to the end of filenames. This is done to draw victims' attention to recognizing their files have been encrypted. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.explus, and so forth with other affected files. After all data becomes no longer usable, the virus starts its attempts to blackmail victims into paying money for data return. Developers do it through the RECOVERY INFORMATION.txt text file that is created immediately at the end of encryption.

How to remove Soviet Locker Ransomware and decrypt your files

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Soviet Locker is a ransomware program. Ransomware is a type of malware usually designed to encrypt system-stored files and blackmail victims into paying money for its return. Soviet Locker is a surprisingly different instance - the virus does not demand any money for decryption. Instead, it shows a pop-up window claiming the restricted files can be unlocked using a password. This password cannot be retrieved from cybercriminals due to a lack of contact information. The reason for that might be that Soviet Locker is still under development and can be updated with real demands for payment in the future. For now, files affected by Soviet Locker can be decrypted without the help of cybercriminals. Virus researchers managed to match the right password that works for the majority of victims. The password is c819381734f8s2748a8239j872hdhc7c8 and has to be entered into a field within the pop-up window. Once entered, all previously blocked data will become fully usable again. Note that after recovering access to files, it is also very important to make sure the virus is no longer operating inside of your system. Otherwise, it may continue encrypting other files or download more infections as well. Follow our instructions below to remove it and restore a safe computer experience eventually.

How to remove SunnyDay Ransomware and decrypt .SunnyDay files

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SunnyDay is the name of a devastating ransomware infection. It was developed to cause encryption of personal data and help its developers capitalize on it. After restricting access to files using the .SunnyDay extension, the virus starts blackmailing victims into paying a fee for decryption. This information is presented inside of a text note (!-Recovery_Instructions-!.txt) created upon encrypting targetted data. Victims are guided to contact developers using e-mail communication (restoreassistance_net@wholeness.business or restoreassistance_net@decorous.cyou) and pay for special decryption software. Cybercriminals warn that trying to use any third-party software to decrypt the data will result in the immediate damage of files. It is also stated that all encrypted files have been uploaded to servers of cybercriminals, which, in case of refusing to pay, will be forwarded (sold) to parties potentially interested in it. Additionally, victims are offered to send 2 or 3 non-important and get them decrypted for free. This is used by swindlers to show they are actually able to decrypt the data. Unfortunately, decrypting data without the help of cybercriminals is more likely to corrupt data and make it no longer decryptable. It is very possible that ransomware developers incorporated protection that detects any unauthorized attempts to modify data. Users can recover their data using a copy of files backed up on uninfected storage. Unfortunately, this does not abolish the threats of having collected data leaked to online resources.