Windows Errors

When trying to launch certain games or programs, users may encounter a message stating that the system is unable to find the vulkan-1.dll file, or that it is missing from the computer. Vulkan-1.dll is part of the Vulkan Runtime Libraries, which can be used in various games for Windows 11, 10, or 7. Usually, games containing this file are based on engines from Valve. Thus, it is more common to see this error while launching games from Steam. Below, we will show you a couple of ways to potentially restore the missing vulkan-1.dll file and remove the error respectively. As a rule, the Vulkan Runtime Libraries package is supplied and installed with video card drivers by default. However, if the drivers were automatically installed by the system, it is recommended that users manually download-install the latest drivers from the official websites of Nvidia GeForce, AMD Radeon, and Intel. After doing so, the missing file should be restored to the correct locations to start the problematic game/program.

Failed to locate Framework.dll is a kind of message that users may face while trying to launch or even install some program. The issue indicates that the Framework.dll (Microsoft.Build.Framework.dll) file could not be located by the program to run correctly. DLL files are tied to certain programs/games and play an important role in making sure the software launches and runs correctly. 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 most common reasons for the "Failed to locate Framework.dll" error have been reported to be damaged/missing system files, a program corruption, disabled .NET Framework, and other possible causes. Below, we have compiled a couple of solutions that will most likely alleviate the issue and help you launch and use the necessary program without previously experienced issues. The first thing we advise to begin with is to check whether there are any missing files within the system. To do this, you can use SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) utilities, which will detect and restore absent components if any will be eventually found. Make sure to use both utilities as they may have a different impact on solving the problem.

0x800f0806 is a popular error code that marks itself known while trying to install an update on Windows 11. According to most reported issue scenarios, the error is triggered when failing to install Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 (KB5017321). The most common reasons for this update problem are often related to corrupted system files, damaged update components, bugged Windows Update service, incompatibilities caused by antivirus software, and other possible causes as well. To fix the 0x800f0806 error and install the problematic update, try each solution from our guide until one of them finally bypasses the issue. If you have not tried this alternative yet, we suggest beginning your fixing journey with the in-built Windows Update Troubleshooter. Although it may not have a high success rate for resolving such issues, cases when this feature can still be effective and save you quite a significant amount of time. Follow the steps below to try this feature and rectify the detected issues.

Some users happen to see the "Bad Request" error code 400 while trying to launch Roblox in their browser(s). The issue indicates there is a connection issue between the game's client and server that receives the request. Here is a full error message that users can see: "Bad Request 400 | There was a problem with your request". This issue may be related to corrupted browser files, incorrect network settings, damaged DNS server cache, and even problems on the side of the server itself. You can check whether Roblox severs experience any issues at the moment using the official Roblox Server Status or DownDetector. If everything seems fine with the server, then the connection issue may originate from your PC and should be resolved individually. Follow our guide below to try each solution and potentially fix the "Bad Request" error code 400.

Some people get unlucky to encounter connection issue VAN 135 (usually in Windows 10 or 11), which essentially prevents playing Valorant. As a rule, there are many error codes starting with VAN (like 1067, 57, 9001, etc.) and all of them frequently indicate some connection problem. This is the kind of message players tend to receive when seeing this error appear at the launch of the game: "CONNECTION ERROR VALORANT has encountered a connection error. Please relaunch the client to reconnect. Error Code: VAN 135". It can be either a server issue on the Valorant end (for example, temporary maintenance or shutdown) or an individual issue on a player's PC. In case there is something wrong with the Valorant server, the responsibility does not lie on you, and you should wait until the issue gets resolved on their end. You can check whether something is wrong with the server itself using the official status checker by Riot or DownDetector. If everything seems fine with the server, and you continue to stumble upon the same VAN 135 or similar connection issue, try solutions from our guide to resolve this issue. It is possible that there is a problem with your connection specifically.

This Device Cannot Start. (Code 10) is an error that indicates Windows failed to run some devices. It can appear on both Windows 11 and Windows 10, and possibly older versions as well. Usually, this error applies to peripheral hardware, such as USB drives, printers, and other kinds of plug-in-type devices. Users can see spot this error after its sudden interruption right on the screen or as a "Device status" message mainly while inspecting various hardware in Device Manager. The effect of this error is that it prevents the proper operation of the malfunctioned device and therefore disallows users to use it. The most common reasons for its appearance are often reported coming from problems with drivers, outdated systems, badly plugged cables, third-party apps incompatibility, and other possible causes. Before you move to our solutions below, try to perform simple fixes like rebooting your PC, reconnecting the problematic device again, or trying to plug it into other USB ports/hubs. If this does not resolve the issue, feel free to take on the solutions below.

A number of users raised concerns towards the 0xc190011f error, which appears when trying to download and install new Windows updates. This issue has mostly been evident in affecting Windows 10 users. As a rule, the error is accompanied by the following message: "There were problems installing some 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: [update name] – error 0xc190011f". The most common reasons for its appearance are usually rare system update glitches, corrupted integral file elements, faulty Windows update components, incorrect regional settings, or third-party software conflicts. If you are facing the 0xc190011f issue, it is likely that you will fix it by the end of this guide. Simply try each solution in the sequence below until the issue becomes resolved eventually.

In this guide, we will cover a number of ways to update graphics drivers (and other drivers) on Windows 11 – both manually and automatically with the help of third-party software like Driver Booster. Keeping drivers updated is a crucial task that should be on the list of each user working on any Windows version. Graphics drivers, which are especially important for ensuring better and flawless performance in video games, thus deserve a significant reason for getting updated. Although our guide is dedicated specifically to updating graphics drivers, some presented instructions can be equally used for keeping other drivers up-to-date as well. The guidelines are also quite similar to other Windows versions with only slight differences, so feel free to use them there as well. With that said, let's explore the alternatives to update your drivers down below.