Windows Errors

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.

0x80071ab1 (ERROR_LOG_GROWTH_FAILED) is a Windows error that makes its presence known after trying to install updates related to .NET Framework 3.5. It is known to occur on Windows 11 - a new OS edition released by Microsoft quite recently. Users may see this error abruptly at any point of update installation. Retrying to perform the process again is likely to keep resulting in exactly the same error with no further development. Alike many other issues of such nature, the 0x80071ab1 code can be caused by corrupted or missing system files, glitched or damaged Windows update components, and other system issues as well. Below, we shed some light on all potential reasons along with solutions for them. Follow carefully as some methods will require extra attention and dedication as well.

0xc1900101 is a Windows error that pops while trying to install new updates or upgrade to Windows 11 using Installation Assistant. Failed installation is sometimes followed by messages like "Attempting to recover installation" and "Undoing changes made to your computer". It is also worth mentioning that 0xc1900101 may be presented with different suffixes when using Installation Assistant. This issue has no single reason for its occurrence. A broad spectrum of reasons has been involved in causing 0xc1900101 to pop - old drivers, insufficient disk space for OS upgrade, third-party conflicts, corrupted system elements, disk errors, and even outdated BIOS firmware. All of these causes are quite individualistic having a different impact on each person facing the error. In most cases, the error has been successfully solved using basic and non-complicated methods. We hope it will be no different for you. Follow our guidelines below to try each available method until it resolves the 0xc1900101 error.

ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED is quite a popular error related to accessing websites in Chrome. The issue prevents users from loading pages and respectively browsing content on them. It is often accompanied by messages like "This site can’t be reached" or "This webpage is not available" in focus on the error page. If the domain is entered correctly and this is the only page you are unable to access, then it is likely the problem is server-related and there is nothing you can do about it yourself. Otherwise, it is a user's problem that can be potentially solved using manual steps. Due to a lot of attention drawn by the community, this error has gained a wide database of working solutions that one can apply to fix it eventually. You can use our guidebook below to do it.

The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned is an error message that one may receive while plugging a USB device on Windows 11. As a result, users become unable to read what's on their external drive, use a mouse, keyboard, or other peripheral devices. This issue was also quite popular and frequently seen in previous Windows generations. Unfortunately, there is no single reason why such errors tend to appear. The range of possible causes usually narrows down to malfunctioned/outdated drivers, corrupted USB ports, and unpartitioned USB drives. As a rule, fixing this error should not be a huge deal with the help of effective instructions. If simply replugging your device into a PC does not remove the issue, then follow our solutions in the tutorial below.

DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_IN_FREED_SPECIAL_POOL is a BSOD error that may appear anytime while using a PC. some users reported it crashed the system when simply browsing the internet using Chrome. Others faced it when playing a video game or running any other resource-demanding process. Reasons that trigger this error are usually related to problems with drivers and memory. Usually, many of such issues can be solved on a software level without replacing hardware or something. Is also distinguished by various codes like 0x000000D5, 0xb10BBD9E, 0x0D82DA24, 0Xfecd479D, 0x779827CB. Use our guidelines below to solve the issue and prevent your PC from crashing again.

0x800f0922 is a Windows error that occurs while trying to install the latest pending updates. Some users reported this was the issue with KB5003173 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 21H1, 20H2, and 2004 as well. Usually, it happens due to deactivated .NET Framework components or connection problems that interrupt the successful completion of updates. The error is also frequently-seen after incorrectly uninstalling Microsoft Edge. Some cumulative updates including KB5003173 are meant to upload additional components for Edge result in failure while detecting empty C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\ folder. There are also some other reasons that could trigger the same 0x800f0922 error - firewall blockage, missing system files, and corrupted update components. Below, we discuss all the possible solutions related to each of the reasons that will potentially fix the issue.

This guide is dedicated to resolving issues related to the 0x800f0950 error. This code has been reported by users to happen while installing .NET 3.5 Framework or booting apps or videogames on both Windows 10 and 11. The error message contains this text "The changes couldn’t be completed. Please reboot your computer and try again. Error code: 0x800F0950" preventing users from proceeding with a successful setup. Reasons for such a malfunction are hard to define blindfolded. The overall error is pretty uncertain and might appear for no obvious reason. Despite such confusion, many experts come up with basic triggers that cause error 0x800f0950 to occur. Some of them are corrupted remnant files after previous .NET 3.5 Framework uninstallation, lack of system updates, disabled .NET Framework, damaged system files, and other causes as well. It may be hard to identify which one of them led to the problem, thus, we encourage you to try each step we listed below until you find the right solution that fixes the error.