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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 Kernel-Power Critical error

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Kernel-Power is an unexpected error displayed in Windows Event Viewer as critical. Windows describes this error as a result of your system being rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. It also states that this error may be associated with system crashes, loss of power, and other unexpected problems erupting for unexplained reasons. In log details of the error, users can see a number of metrics helping to pinpoint the problem. The Kernel-Power issue has Event ID 41, which means there is a problem of incorrectly shutting down your system. It usually pops when Windows cannot finish the session correctly and forced to restart after the last shutdown. As a rule, such problems emerge when there is an improper power supply. This can be related to hard disks, memory, and other additional devices that have destabilized power supply. In order to fix it, there is a couple of basic solutions that helped a lot of people resolve the problem. Follow our detailed instructions to do them below.

How to fix Windows Update error 0x800f0984

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0x800f0984 (PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING) is an update-related error that appears on Windows 10. Such issues pop up quite often when trying to install incoming updates or patches. As statistics show, such problems are faced due to corrupted files or settings, incompatible software, and other reasons that conflict with the update center. Below, we will walk through all of the steps that are more likely to resolve the 0x800f0984 issue.

How to fix Windows Update error 0x80073701

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Error 0x80073701 is usually seen when trying to install fresh Windows updates. The error is followed by failure messages stating that Windows did not manage to install the update. Forum users reported it is related to Cumulative update patches released for Windows 10 Version 1903/1607 x64 or x86-based Systems. A list of updates causing such issues have been KB4512508, KB3206632, KB4507453, KB3213986, and other similar patches. Error 0x80073701 is also transcribed as ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING, which means it is related to problems with system files. There is a chance that some of them are falling off their proper location, which leads to update malfunctions. In order to find the right solution to the update problem, make sure to perform each step of instructions down below.

How to fix Windows Update error 0x800f081f

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0x800f081f is an update error associated with KB5000842 or KB5001391 patches that were released to fix previous issues with printing. The pending update is meant to upgrade your system to the new Windows 21H1 Build resolving previously existed errors. Unfortunately, despite its importance, many users have not been able to download it correctly as there is an error getting them stuck. Waiting until Windows gets around this issue itself is totally senseless as there might be a problem that requires manual steps. As investigation showed, error 0x800f081f is usually caused by disabled or malfunctioned .NET Framework software that does not implement proper communication with Windows Updates. Normally that is the major reason causing the 0x800f081f code, however, there are also some other reasons that should be discussed in the instructions below.

How to fix Windows Update error 0x8007025d0

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0x8007025d0 is one of many Windows update errors that occurs whilst trying to install KB5001330 or KB4343909 patches. These patches have been released by Microsoft to fix previous security and printer-related issues. Whilst they are important to fix various bugs, some users are unable to install them correctly up to this point still. The abrupt error pops stating that Windows failed to install the corresponding update. Sometimes such failures may lead to system crashes reflected in BSoD (Blue Screen of Death). The presence of such an error may leave a trace of dismay on many users as they are unable to keep their PC updated. Despite this, we are happy to say that 0x8007025d0 is easy to solve using our tutorial below. Along with solution instructions, you will also understand the fundamental reasons why such errors appear across various systems.

How to fix Windows Update Error 0x8009001d

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0x8009001d is one of many Windows update errors that may appear whilst installing cumulative patches delivered to your system. If you are the one coming across this annoying issue that hinders you from updating the system, then we will help you address the error down below. 0x8009001d may pop for many reasons. Most popular causing the issue are usually related to malfunctioned/outdated software, missing or corrupted system components, and other small, yet significant problems that erupt the error code. Solving update-related problems should not be a huge problem to tackle regardless of your experience. We have prepared a range of steps that will help you get rid of 0x8009001d and similar errors below.

How to fix Windows Update error 0x8000ffff

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Update errors are quite a ubiquitous thing touching every Windows user. Once upon a time, whoever used Windows regularly would see some issues arriving along the way. It is just the nature of all operating machines, which target the vast majority of users. When new updates occur, it is quite hard to forecast the problems that emerge on different systems. After the problem has struck, it becomes a thorny task to get over without professional and advanced help. This time around Windows has dawned another update problem on users - the error code 0x8000ffff preventing the successful installation of updates. Some users reported that this issue appears when trying to download and install a cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1709 (KB4058258). Also, this error can be seen when trying to open Windows Store and install apps. Luckily, it should not be hard to solve. More than enough methods listed below will help you get rid of the problem and update your system eventually. So just follow the guided walkthrough presented down below.

How to fix Windows Update error 0x800f0900

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With the installation of Cumulative Update (both KB4493437 and KB4499167) for Windows 10 Version 1803 x64-based Systems, some users were forced to witness the error code named 0x800f0900 after failing to install the pending update. Usually, such updates are meant to fix previously existing bugs or errors, however, there are many cases when fresh patches bring new problems instead of solving the old ones. In most cases, users struggle to get rid of the issue for such reasons: missing or corrupted files, malfunctioned services, configuration issues, and other problems prompting the error. To solve it, we have prepared a list of instructions approved in rectifying the 0x800f0900 issue effectively.