Windows Errors

Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed) is a popular error that can be encountered on both Windows 10 and 11 operating systems. In the majority of cases, it indicates that Windows could not detect and recognize the connected USB device. To get more information on the appeared error, users can enter the Device Manager and see a device named Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed). If you open this device, you might see the device status saying "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems (Code 43). A request for the USB device descriptor failed.". This, therefore, prevents users from using their USB devices for transferring or reviewing files. The reason why such errors occur is not binary, however, it is more likely to merge due to an outdated or corrupted driver, missing system components, or hardware malfunction. Below, we have compiled a list of solutions potentially able to address the issue. Note that all solutions presented are compatible with both Windows 10 and 11 and even older versions of the OS.

ERR_NETWORK_ACCESS_DENIED is a Google Chrome error sharing almost identical symptoms with other issues like ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED and ERR_INTERNET_DISCONNECTED. All of them reflect the disability to open certain pages while surfing the web. In essence, such problems are network-driven meaning there are certain internet frictions restricting due access to websites. Unfortunately, trying what the error page offers does not work out in all the cases. Some users might require other solutions as well. Although there is no panacea fix to errors like this, one of the solutions presented in our guide below is likely to sort out the problem eventually. Try out each method until one of them resolves the ERR_NETWORK_ACCESS_DENIED error.

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.

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.

0xc0000098 is a BCD-related (Boot Configuration Data) issue. It was reported to prevent users from booting Windows 11 all the way to the desktop. The reason why such an error occurs indicates the BCD file is corrupted and lacks booting entries on it. Once error 0xc0000098 appears, users are presented with the following text. Despite being unable to boot up the system completely, it is still possible to fix the issue using a Windows 11 Bootable USB Drive or DVD Installation Media. Make sure to get yourself ready with this and hop straight to the solutions down below.

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.

Some users who upgraded their system from Windows 10 to Windows 11 started facing problems with opening certain applications. The error they get is complimented with the following message: "There was a problem starting [filename]. The specified procedure could not be found.". While some issue victims struggle to open a third-party app, others experience troubles with accessing files like videos and photos via "Photos" and "Movies & TV" apps. It was also reported by some to face the same error while trying to open native Windows Defender to perform a scan. The information we gathered indicates there are a couple of fundamental reasons why such an error occurs - corrupted system file system, malware intervention, system bug, and other glitches as well. Based on this, we have collected all the solutions that other users proved to successfully resolve the issue. Before trying them out, we should also note that many users complained these solutions had only a temporary effect on fixing the error message. The problem disappeared but then re-occurred within the time after solution. Many suspect it is up to Microsoft themselves as they should release an update to address some internal glitch and eliminate the error respectively. Before that happens, try the solutions below.