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Windows Errors

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 “CONCRT140.dll is missing” error in Windows 11

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CONCRT140.dll is missing is quite a popular error related to Microsoft Visual Studio software. The issue restricts users from opening certain applications and videogames with an error message. Here is the list of all types of messages one can receive when facing this error. CONCRT140.dll is a DLL (Dynamic Link Library) installed by Visual C++ Redistributable Packages. These components are very important and widely applicable with many Windows apps. Should one of them be missing or damaged, no application based on Visual Studio will open. Luckily, it is often quite easy to fix such errors fast and long-term at the same time. We have prepared a separate guide to help you recover the file and open the software you need. Scroll down below to see all of the fixes.

How to fix “MSVCR110.dll is missing from your computer” error in Windows 11

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Windows 11 is a new system, but already facing some errors while using and opening apps. Users reported having problems with initiating applications installed on Windows 11. The error is usually followed by a message box saying The program can't start because MSVCR110.dll is missing from your computer. Such a message prevents people from opening and therefore using a number of different apps. DLLs are often components of Microsoft Visual C++ packages. In fact, a similar situation may happen on all Windows versions even with other DLL names. Many applications need Visual C++ Redistributable to operate properly. In the majority of cases, it is enough to install these components from scratch and have the corresponding issue resolved, however, there are some other solutions that might work out as well. Make sure you follow all of them in the tutorial below until the right one is found.

How to fix “You don’t currently have permission to access this folder” error in...

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If you opened this guide, then you are likely to be a victim of You don't currently have permission to access this folder - an error that pops while trying to open some folder directory. Many users started facing this issue after migrating from older versions to Windows 10. As a result, this error became a huge bottleneck preventing users from opening folders, running deletion, or even affecting some plain changes. The symptoms are quite similar to "Access denied", which is another popular message deteriorating users' experience. Usually, the most common reasons for problems with accessing folders are related to user permissions. If some of them are disabled or run into conflict, users may have restricted access to some directories including files and folders located within. Luckily, the problem is more than solvable with a couple of simple steps. Make sure to follow them down below to resolve the "You don’t currently have permission to access this folder" error.

How to fix error code 0xc00000f in Windows 10

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0xc00000f is quite an unpleasant error able to pop any time during your PC experience. It shuts down your system displaying the BSOD (Blue Screen of Death). As a result, Windows tries to gather some data and restart your PC back to normal usage. Unfortunately, this is hardly the case with 0xc00000f. This error often prevents users from booting the system and trying to address the causes straight from the desktop. Usually, being unable to boot due to the 0xc00000f error means there is something wrong with Boot Configuration Database as Windows fails to read it. In other words, Windows states that some Boot file is corrupted or missing. The reason for that could be a shortage of power, malware intervention, disk errors, and even problems with physical cables. It is impossible to define which one of them relates to your situation, thus, it is necessary to try all available solutions until you find the culprit. You can do it using our instructions with dedicated steps to each method below.

How to fix “Error 1719. Windows Installer service could not be accessed” in Windows...

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Windows Installer service could not be accessed had been quite a popular error stumbled on Windows 7 and 8 since 2010. The message popped unexpectedly while trying to install or delete a program in Windows. This prevented users from running adequate PC experience and installing software they like. There are two types of messages users can see while facing the error. Unfortunately, the same error has been transported to Windows 10 with the same root of appearance. The main problem why you receive this error lies in the badly configured or corrupted Windows Installer service, which is responsible for the proper installation and deletion of apps. Overall, the majority of older solutions work with Windows 10 only differing in their steps. If you are the one constantly facing this problem, follow our tutorial below.

How to fix Svchost.exe (netsvcs) high network usage in Windows 10

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Also known as netsvcs, Svchost.exe is a Service Host process designed to assist Windows in hosting various services at once. The majority of operations and other processes are well-orchestrated thanks to the svchost.exe service. There is actually more than one Service Host process running at the same time. You can see a number of them in Task Manager operating at the same time. Each of them is highly important to distribute responsibilities and keep a variety of system segments in order and flawless operation. In other words, the entire Svchost.exe service is meant to help your system function the right way. Unfortunately, many users report that svchost.exe and its multiple processes eat a high level of network resources while using the system. As a result, users become unable to browse and watch online content smoothly. A similar rise may also happen with CPU, RAM, and other resources consumed by the system. Svchost.exe may pump usage of network resources to transfer data related to Automatic Updates and other services linked with the Internet connection. As we mentioned already, netsvcs is very important and cannot be disabled by users as it would cause your system to crash. However, you can run a couple of steps from our tutorial that will reduce excessive consumption and boost up your internet experience significantly. Follow them down below.

How to fix “System and compressed memory” high CPU or memory usage in Windows...

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Some users reported they have too high CPU, Disk, or Memory usage due to the System and compressed memory process. In such a case, it is easy to see this process hanging around the top of resource monitors in Task Manager and consuming the biggest percent. Initially, the process you are having problems with is related to RAM function and compression of existing files and folders. While its function is important indeed, it should not be taking too many resources to run successfully. Usually, no background process takes so much memory and CPU to process the function. However, there are still some cases when process behavior goes off the road and starts acting up crazy. As a result, users hear their cooling system spin at its fastest to prevent excessive temperatures and save their PC from overheating. In addition to this, high CPU or memory usage means you are guaranteed to experience problems with system performance like lags or even forced termination of PC. Such a stability fault may be related to various factors like wrong configuration settings, compatibility conflicts, malicious presence, or even physical memory issues. Whether you have them or not, it is important to check and not go into solving the problem blindfolded. Manual attempts to fix the problem may give no fruits or even deteriorate the existing issue. This is why it is better to designate this task to guides with already established solutions that will get rid of the issue. If you are the victim of high CPU and memory usage coming from the "System and compressed memory" process, follow our tutorial below.

How to fix Windows Update error 0x80070020 in Windows 10

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Today we are going to take a look at another Windows 10 error known by this code 0x80070020. Many users complained it comes up when trying to install new updates pending in the Update Center. The error was first spotted in 2015, just at the time Windows 10 was released. Soon after a couple of patches, Microsoft managed to address the issue and wave it eventually. Unfortunately, this effect did not last forever as users Windows 10 Creators update brought the 0x80070020 error back to its previous life. We are lucky that the community has had enough time to research the problem and find working solutions to fix it despite the appearance. The most common reasons turned out to be corrupted or missing system files, bugged update configuration, third-party conflicts, disk damage, and other causes like that. While all of these reasons may sound quite intimidating to handle, there is nothing too complex about their solution. Just follow our guide below to revert your PC back to normal life without update errors.