In this example, 03 is the month, 11 the day, 20 the year, and -01 the number of the dump file. Windows 10 creates only a minidump file If you notice that your Windows 10/8 device that uses SD eMMC memory creates only a minidump file then this post will help you. The term eMMC is short for “Embedded Multi-Media Controller” and refers to a package consisting of both flash memory and a flash memory controller integrated on the same silicon die....

For some HP users, it is causing BSOD because of driver incompatibility issue, while those who are using SST or Intel Smart Sound Technology (ISST) Driver is not able to hear any sound post-1809 update. There is noting wrong with your system, and only patches from the OEMs will help. Meanwhile, there are some workarounds that may help you. Some HP Laptops see WDF_VIOLATION Blue Screen This is a remote issue where HP users receive the blue screen error....

Windows 11 Shutdown box keeps popping up randomly If you are experiencing the issue where the shutdown box (Alt+F4) on your PC keeps popping up randomly, don’t panic because troubleshooting it is straightforward. Before you begin, you might want to check if the Alt, Fn and F4 keys are physically clean and working smoothly. Else, here are 5 solutions that may help you: Read this troubleshooting guide to the end carefully....

Windows 7 features removed in Windows 8 The first thing any Windows user will notice is that the Start Button has been removed. The Start Menu too has been removed and replaced with instead the Start Screen, which is the first thing you see when you log in to Windows. Desktop Gadgets have been removed too. And along with it the Sidebar. While the Sidebar existed in Windows 7, it was not ‘on’ by default....

Windows 11/10 closes all apps when going to Sleep You could be faced with this issue because the recently installed update made a change in system settings or corrupt power plan settings or conflict with any third-party apps. Try our following suggestions: 1] Run Power Troubleshooter To resolve this issue – first, try to run the Power Troubleshooter. Power Troubleshooter will automatically fix some common issues with Power Plans. Run the Power troubleshooter to adjust your computer’s power settings....

Windows 11/10 freezes when Idle Here are the suggestions that you can try to resolve the issue where your Windows may be freezing or hanging after remaining idle for a while: Let’s discuss these methods in detail. 1] Restart Computer Rebooting your PC may help you resolve this error. It is a general method to fix various problems on your computer and hopefully, it fixes this issue as well....

Windows could not start Windows Defender Service The full error message is as follows: Windows Defender Error 577, Cannot verify the digital signature The error usually occurs when you turn on Windows Defender, and that’s when the conflict happens with existing software. It’s not just any software, but security software that may be causing the problem. Error 577: Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file. A recent hardware or software change might have installed a file that was signed incorrectly or damaged, or that might be malicious software from an unknown source....

How do I install Windows Mixed Reality? PC users that want to install or set up Windows Mixed Reality on their device can simply insert the HDMI cable on the WMR headset into the HDMI port in your PC’s graphics card. Insert the USB 3.0 cable on the WMR headset into your PC’s USB 3.0 Port – the Windows Mixed Reality app will automatically launch. Why does my VR headset go black?...

Fix Windows Update Error 0x80200053 At times, Firewall filtering causes invalid responses to be received by the Windows Update Client. You need to ensure that there are no Firewalls that filter downloads. The Firewall filtering may lead to invalid responses being received by the Windows Update Client. 1] Disable the Firewall You may disable Windows Firewall or your third-party firewall temporarily and see if that helps. 2] Run the Windows Update troubleshooter Running the Windows Update Troubleshooter could be the ultimate fix for the situation....

Free Computer Monitoring Software for Windows Bear in mind that this software is not capable of forcing you to stop from getting yourself distracted, but it can help an deliver information on the amount of time you’ve chosen to go off the rails. With it, you’ll get to learn about the number of minutes wasted on social media. How to use WorkTime Personal 1] Start and Stop OK, so once the app is launched for the first time, you’ll realize that it begins to track your movements right away, and that’s due to tracking being set to automatically commence at startup....

Xbox One keeps disconnecting from the internet Usually, internet issues occur due to an unstable internet connection. Therefore, we suggest you check the speed of your internet connection. If despite having a stable internet connection, Xbox One keeps disconnecting from the internet, use the solutions provided below to fix the problem. Before you proceed, we also suggest you connect your Xbox One to the router via an ethernet cable. Wired connections are always more stable than wired internet connections because packet loss is less in wired network connections as compared to wireless ones....

Xbox Remote Play not connecting or working If Xbox Remote Play is not connecting or working on your mobile gaming device, you can try our recommended solutions presented below in no particular order (start off with the initial checklist for possible swift resolution) and see if your problem is resolved on your device. Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions....

Why is my Internet access blocked on Google Chrome? Getting an error while working on Google Chrome can be frustrating. Here are a few reasons why you may be getting it. Using the internet in a restricted area: If you are using the internet at your workplace, any public place, or any educational institute, there may be restrictions on the access of certain websites. To get access, you may have to contact the authorities....

Starting with Windows Vista, the operating system attempts to fix the problem on its own in most cases, but if it cannot recover on its own, it will show a blue stop error screen. When Windows encounters a condition that compromises safe system operation, the system halts. This condition is called a ‘Bug Check’. It is also commonly referred to as a System Crash, a Kernel error, a System fault, or a Stop error....

Security Features in Windows 7 Fundamental security features such as Kernel Patch Protection, Service Hardening, Data Execution Prevention, Address Space Layout Randomization, and Mandatory Integrity Levels continue to provide enhanced protection against malware and attacks. Windows 7 is built upon the security foundations of Windows Vista while improving auditing and UAC experience.* Windows 7 helps IT control what software can run in their environment with AppLocker™.* Windows 7 enhances the core features of BitLocker™ Drive Encryption with the introduction of BitLocker To Go™ for removable storage devices....

Today, we will be checking out how to fix this issue on your Windows 11/10 computer. \server is not accessible, You might not have permission to use this network resource If this error just started to occur and you have a System Restore Point created already, you can use it to revert it to your earlier settings and configuration. We will be undertaking the following fixes to try and get rid of this error:...

Skip Windows Media Center start-up animation Open Start Menu > All Programs. Right-click on Windows Media Center icon and open its Properties box. Here in the Target box, you will see the target as: Add the switch, /no startupanimation after it. That is, make it: Click Apply > OK. This will turn off the start-up animation in Windows Media Center.

Slow WiFi connection speed on Surface In an answer to a question on Microsoft Answers, a Microsoft Support Engineer has said: The workaround suggested is as follows: From the WinX Menu, Run regedit to open the Registry Editor: Navigate to the following key: Look for the key called TXAMSDU. Double click or tap on it. Now modify its value from 1 to 0. Exit the Registry Editor and restart your device....

Some updates were canceled Well, Microsoft is aware of this issue and is working on releasing a fix; but till such a time as it is released, you may want to try this workaround that they have posted. Before you begin Backup your registry first or create a restore point. Run regedit to open the Registry Editor, and navigate to the following registry key: If you see it, select the key, right-click on it and then select Delete to delete this registry key....

Fix Sorry, There was a socket open error in Epic Games If you are seeing Sorry, There was a socket open error in Epic Games then try the following solutions. Let us talk about them in detail. 1] Check Epic Games Server Status Let us start by checking the server status of Epic Games. You can use our list of free down detectors and can use any one of them to know the status....