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Cortana not connecting to the Internet on Windows 10

Cortana is one of the most sophisticated of AI assistants in the market. However you may at times face issues with Cortana, one of which is that Cortana doesn’t connect to the Internet- even though you can access the Internet […]

Fix The requested operation requires elevation, Error 740

If you try to run a program or open a folder or delete a file and you receive a message – Error (740), The requested operation requires elevation on your Windows 10/8/7 computer, here are some simple troubleshooting suggestions that […]

Fix wdf01000.sys BSOD on Windows 10

Wdf01000.sys is a file associated with Windows Driver Framework which in turn handles the system drivers. Corruption of this file/process means that the drivers would start giving trouble eventually leading to a Blue Screen of Death error. The error descriptions […]

Toggle to turn Bluetooth On or Off is missing in Windows 10

Windows 10 has always included support for Bluetooth hardware. Well, this support has been here for a while now. And with support for the latest version of Bluetooth 5.0 LE, it keeps getting even better. But at times some users have […]

Do not automatically encrypt files moved to encrypted folders in Windows 10

If you prefer keeping your files and folder encrypted, you might have run into the EFS or Encryption File System algorithm. This is an inbuilt feature of Windows 10 and helps the user in securing their precious data. There is […]

How to increase dedicated Video RAM in Windows 10

The computer memory plays a vital role in having quick access to applications and programs. The computer memory or RAM is used by the system processor to store the data. It is a volatile memory on a motherboard that stores […]

How to reset Windows 10 without using the Settings app

The Settings app plays a very important role in fixing Windows 10 issues as it offers access to Troubleshooters, Reset function and more. If you want to Reset a Windows Store app or Reset this PC, you need to use […]

How to setup and use your new Microsoft Surface Headphones

Microsoft made its debut in audio space with the new Surface Headphones. The accessory sports a simple look but accommodates several features that you’ll spend time admiring. For instance, its on-ear dials allow you to adjust the level of noise […]

How to fix Error 0xc0000005 on Windows 10

Error 0xc0000005 is an error which is caused due to Access Violation. This means that whenever a user tries to launch a program, he/she will see an error if Windows is not able to correctly process the files and the […]

What is Disk Signature Collision? How to fix Disk Signature Collision problem on Windows?

Storage devices are an important part of the computer system for saving, porting and extracting data files. In order to differentiate between storage devices on your computer system, each storage devices are tagged with a unique number called Disk Signature […]

Troubleshooting MAK Activation errors and issues

MAK or Multiple Activation Keys is a type of Volume Licensing from Microsoft for Windows. You can activate multiple computers with the same key. However, there is a limit on the count. That said, there is one drawback with MAK […]

Computer could not be activated with a Volume license Product Key 0xC004F035

While a Volume Licence makes sure the Enterprise can get Windows Keys for cheap, it also makes sure that those keys are not misused. If you are receiving an Activation Error code 0xC004F035, then its because the computer is being activated […]

What is a Device Driver? What is its purpose?

Device Drivers are the software through which, the kernel of a computer communicates with different hardware, without having to go into the details of how the hardware works. It is a software that controls a hardware part attached to a […]

Windows 10 Night Light not working or wont turn on

Windows 10 Night Light is a great feature which helps consumers to use their computer for a longer duration. It makes the screen color warmer which is especially helpful when you work in the dark or at night. That said, […]

What is Windows Setup Remediation? Can I remove it?

If you actually saw Windows Setup Remediation installed on your Windows 10 computer, you must have sharp eyes. Let’s clear one thing, this is not a trojan or virus that has just installed on your Windows computer. Since this program […]

MEMORY_MANAGEMENT Blue Screen due to Chrome browser

If when you launch Google Chrome, it starts connecting to the internet and then immediately your Windows 10 PC crashes with MEMORY_MANAGEMENT blue screen then this post will help you. What has happened here is when Chrome request for more […]

Fix dxgkrnl.sys Blue Screen of Death Error

The file dxgkrnl.sys is related to Microsoft DirectX driver. Microsoft DirectX is a suite of technologies developed by Microsoft to provide hardware acceleration for heavy multimedia applications such as 3D games and HD videos. The Blue Screen errors for this system […]

Makecab.exe running at startup & consuming high CPU

At times the makecab.exe process causes high CPU usage in a system and slows it down. Users have reported that the Process Monitor shows multiple instances of the makecab.exe process. So, what is the makecab.exe process that is running on […]

Black border or bar on Monitor in Windows 10 or Surface device

If you have started seeing a black border around your computer display then maybe you are wondering why this has happened and what you can do to fix this problem. The black bar could also appear on just the sides […]

What are Intel Modern Windows Drivers for Graphics

Microsoft not only initiated Universal Windows Apps, but it also brought the same concept to Drivers as well. It started with Universal Audio Architecture to standardize class driver architecture for audio. Fast forward today, a lot of OEM have now […]