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How to remove the search bar from Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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The search bar and Cortana integration was one of the most anticipated features of Windows 10. It doesn’t have universal appeal though and if you’re one of those who doesn’t like it or doesn’t want to lose so...

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How to import Android photos into Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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If you use an Android phone and a Windows 10 computer, it is quite straightforward to import your images from your phone to your desktop. Thanks to the inclusion of the Phone Companion app in Windows 10, it is...

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How to set up and join a Workgroup in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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Workgroups are similar to Homegroups in that they are how Windows organizes resources and allows access to each on an internal network. Windows 10 creates a Workgroup by default...

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Remove Recent Files from Windows 10 File Explorer

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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The Recent Files aspect of Windows Explorer is either going to work for you or it isn’t. I don’t like it much as I much prefer the traditional Explorer drive and folder view...

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How to open firewall ports in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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A firewall is an essential aspect of computing and no PC should ever be without one. That’s why Windows has one bundled and active as standard. Windows Firewall occasionally has...

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How to password protect a folder in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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If you share your computer with others, there is always the chance that someone will either accidentally delete your stuff or otherwise mess with it. You can prevent that by password protecting it. If you would...

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How to quickly switch desktops in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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If you use multiple programs in Windows 10, you will be very used to Alt-tabbing in and out of each one as you use them. But did you know there is a much easier way to work with multiple programs at once...

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How to write on PDF files in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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PDF files are now commonplace, as are tool to modify, create and publish them. So far, Windows 10 doesn’t have a built-in PDF editor. There are lots of Windows Store apps that can do it and lots of free and...

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How to solve Windows Error 0xc000007b

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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The Windows error ‘The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b)' is a message we never want to see. It means something has gone awry in either Windows or the application you’re trying to use and...

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How to fix Windows 10 error 0x803f7001

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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Windows 10 error 0x803f7001 is an activation error that can crop up after a clean install, a motherboard change or BIOS/UEFI update. Nobody outside Microsoft knows exactly how...

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How to fix Windows 10 error 0xc004f014

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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Windows 10 error 0xc004f014 is an activation error that indicates your computer cannot contact Microsoft’s Key Management Service (KMS) to validate your copy of Windows. There...

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How to fix Windows 10 error 651

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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Windows 10 error 651 is a network card error that has occurred quite a lot for upgraders. Fortunately, it is one of the easier errors to tackle. If you need to fix Windows 10 error 651, here is what you need to...

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How to fix Windows 10 Bad Pool Caller

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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The Windows 10 Bad Pool Caller is often caused by driver errors or by overclocking. A pool is Windows-speak for memory allocated to drivers. Pool errors are often where either the allocated memory cannot be...

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How to fix Windows 10 BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFO error

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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Windows 10 BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFO error can be either a registry error or a windows boot file error. It can result in a BSOD or failure for your computer to boot. Fortunately, there are a couple of ways to...

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How to fix the Windows 10 Bad System Config Info error

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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The Windows 10 BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFO error is less welcome that most other errors because it appears so serious. Usually caused by a file integrity error or corrupted registry or MBR, there are a few things we...

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How to fix Windows 10 error ‘Boot Device Not Found’

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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Seeing ‘Boot Device Not Found’ when you try to start your computer is not an error anyone wants to see. It means Windows cannot be loaded either because of a hardware failure, misconfiguration or file...

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How to fix Windows 10 error 0x800F081F

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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Windows 10 error f081f usually appears in recent upgrades or installs where the .NET framework 4.5 is installed by Windows but programs you later install require version 3.5. For some reason, version 3.5 isn’t...

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How to fix Windows 10 error DPC Watchdog Violation

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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DPC Watchdog Violation errors were very common when Windows 10 was first released. So much so that Microsoft had to release an update to tackle it. Originally it was caused by...

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Fix Windows 10 Driver Power State Failure Error

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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If you’re seeing the Windows 10 Driver Power State Failure error and want to know what to do, this tutorial is for you.

Driver Power State Failure errors are usually caused by a...

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How to fix Windows 10 error Event ID 41 ‘Kernel-Power’

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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The Windows 10 error Event ID 41 ‘Kernel-Power’ is about power and isn’t a Windows issue at all you’ll be pleased to know. What you may not be so pleased to hear is that it is usually a sign of a faulty PSU or...

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How to fix Windows 10 error ‘EXTERNAL EXCEPTION E06D7363’

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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The Windows 10 error ‘EXTERNAL EXCEPTION E06D7363’ occurs when a program tries to copy or move a locked file. It may be locked by Windows, your antivirus software or malware scanner, the error isn’t picky. If...

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How to fix Windows 10 Install Error 0xc004e016

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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The Windows 10 Install Error 0xc004e016 appears when there is a mismatch between either the Windows version or the key used to activate it. It usually only appears when upgrading from one version of Windows to...

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How to fix Windows 10 error igdkmd64.sys

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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The Windows 10 error igdkmd64.sys is predominantly a video driver conflict within Windows. That makes it a fairly straightforward issue to troubleshoot. If you need to fix Windows 10 error igdkmd64.sys, here’s...

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Windows 10 Error ID 10016

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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Windows 10 error ID 10016 is a notorious error that has been around since at least Windows 8. It is flagged when an application tries to start the DCOM server when it doesn’t...

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How to fix Windows 10 error ID 7031

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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Windows 10 error ID 7031 is a known bug within Windows that Microsoft are apparently in the process of fixing. It occurs on shutdown when the OneDrive sync service wants to start itself again even though your...