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Troubleshooting tutorials on various types of system errors, application errors, caused by virus infection, registry corruption or any other type of malfunction in Windows operating systems.

How to fix Windows 11 Update error 0x80070103

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0x80070103 is an update error that has gained substantial popularity across many Windows 11 users. It occurs when users are trying to install the latest pending update in their system. The error becomes evident when the following message comes up on the screen: "There were some problems installing updates, but we’ll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help – (0x80070103).". The reason why this issue appears is usually related to driver incompatibilities. This can be if Windows Update is attempting to install an already installed driver, if you have an incompatible driver version installed, or if the driver is being used by some other program while Windows tries to update it. The guilty driver can be related to any piece of hardware like graphics, audio, and so forth. Luckily, there are a couple of simple solutions that may resolve the issue and get you to install the update successfully. Use our guide to try them.

How to fix “DLLRegisterServer Was Not Found” error on Windows 11/10

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DLLRegisterServer Was Not Found is a message error that makes its presence known when users are trying to manually register a DLL (Dynamic Link Library) or OCX (OLE Control EXtension) file via Command Prompt. It has also been reported to occur on both Windows 10 and 11. While there is no single reason that drives users to see this error, it can be related to a lack of certain permissions in registry keys, corrupted/missing system file elements, problematic DLL files, or even incompatibilities caused by the side of third-party software (such as antivirus). Trying to find the exact reason and solution immediately is like a shot in the dark, so we advise you to try each method we wrote down below until the issue gets resolved eventually. The instructions are almost the same on both Windows 10 and 11 operating systems.

How to fix “Service Host Local System Network Restricted” High CPU usage

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Service host: Local System (Network Restricted) is a Windows process often reported to cause high CPU or Disk usage. Users may see svchost.exe processes that stack in Device Manager and consume a lot of system resources. This, therefore, leads to various lags and generally slower PC performance, putting convenient system usage at a significant risk. Note that such a problem is not entitled to one single cause. Different users can have different reasons for why it occurs. Most of the reported cases have been diagnosed to originate from problems with Windows Update, Windows Audio, and other system services. Luckily, there are a couple of ways you can try to resolve the issue. Follow our institutions below to learn what may be the reason behind extremely high resource usage and apply potential solutions to fix it.

How to watch YouTube when it’s blocked

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These days, YouTube has by far become the main source of watching various video content, be it a cartoon, movie, or videos from your favorite blogger/channel. Unfortunately, some videos or even the entire platform can be restricted in certain areas of the world due to various reasons, such as specific regulations set by country authorities, copyright issues, or intentional blockage by the video creator himself. In rarer cases, access to YouTube may be hampered by schools or other organizations to ensure a stable internet connection and prevent the distraction of students or employees. Luckily, there are a number of ways that one can capitalize on to trick the system and watch a blocked or non-available video regardless of your location.

How to fix “Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed)” error in Windows 11

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Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) is a type of issue that occurs when the system is unable to read a connected USB device, usually a mouse or keyboard. This consequently prevents people from using their devices on a Windows laptop or computer. As a rule, users find out about this issue after taking a look into Device Manager under the section of Universal Series Bus controllers. The most common causes for this problem are obsolete/corrupted drivers, enabled USB selective suspend feature wrong power management settings, or even damaged USB device itself. Whatever it is, it may hard to identify the root of the issue without trying various methods. Try each solution we offer below until one of them finally resolves the problems and lets Windows recognize your USB device again.

How to fix Microsoft Store Not Working in Windows 11

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Windows users tend to face problems with using Microsoft Store. The application may refuse to open or crash later on within some time of its usage. Unfortunately, there is no single reason for why such a problem occurs and therefore no specific solution for it. It can even be a temporary issue, say when Microsoft is facing connection difficulties on their servers. Despite this, quite many cases are often user-related, and it is worth trying some dedicated solutions to address the issue. This will also help you find out whether the problem is on your or Microsoft's side. Wrong time & date settings, corrupted cache, lack of system updates, insufficient permissions, and others are usually the most common reasons for having to deal with difficulties in Microsoft Store operation. While this article is specifically focused on Windows 11, problems with Microsoft Store can occur in Windows 10 too (the instructions are almost the same for both Windows versions). Follow our tutorial below to try each solution we offer and potentially revive your Microsoft Store back to its flawless operation.

How to fix missing VCOMP140.DLL error in Windows 10

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DLL files are key elements of Windows libraries necessary for ensuring the proper operation of different programs. Such files are countless and have their own correlation with each program you use. When one of the files becomes corrupted or missing, the associated program can run into a fault at the early start or later down the road. The reason why this could happen is ambiguous, however, various information collected from internet resources often comes down to a lack of compatible Visual C++ Redistributable packages on the system. Some users facing problems with VCOMP140.DLL reported the error when trying to use a media player by Sony called Media Go, however, not excluded that this error can occur with other programs as well. Here are some examples of what messages users may get when dealing with this DLL problem.

How to fix “Windows Could not Automatically Detect Network’s Proxy Settings” error in Windows...

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Windows Could not Automatically Detect Network’s Proxy Settings is a type of error message users may receive when trying to find out why their Internet is running so slow. Indeed, this problem becomes evident when people launch Windows Troubleshooter to address connection speed issues. It has been reported that many receive severe internet lags, making online experience virtually impossible. Therefore, people struggle to play online games, watch movies, and do various other internet-related activities. Unfortunately, there is no single reason for why this is happening. The issue may occur due to a number of causes, including wrong network configuration, third-party antivirus conflict, corrupted or missing system files, improperly configured proxy settings, and other possible culprits as well. In this guide below, we are going to show 8 solutions that may resolve this issue eventually and bring your internet back to flying again. Try each method we offer until you determine the one that puts an end to the problem.