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Note: While some users are reporting receiving an installation error when opening the iTunes installer, others are saying the installation wizard simply refuses to appear. If you’re currently struggling to install iTunes, we the following fixes will most likely help. We managed to extract a few viable fixes that other users in a similar situation have used to resolve the issue. Please follow each method in order until you manage to manage to resolve the issue and install iTunes....

Apple by default has the capabilities to play a MOV video file, but when it comes to Windows Media Player codecs are needed to play .MOV and other types of video files. Codecs are the set of instructions that allows the non-supported video files to be played by Windows Media Player. If codecs are not installed, you will be presented with the following error “required video codec is not installed”...

The reasons for the sequence not working are very generic. It may either be your keyboard or some malware on your computer which prevents the initiation of the command. In some cases, the antivirus proved to be a culprit too. We will go through each of the solutions one by one starting from the most effective one. Note: If you are attempting to open the task manager, you can use the following methods too:...

The second is due to some unforeseen error that the computer is not telling you about and that’s because it’s not really an error that will cause a massive problem in the computer due to the fact that it has a device that it can change to in order to remove the problem. In either case, the two methods below will help you sort this issue out. Method 1: Disable “Let Windows Manage My Default Printer” In the newest Windows 10, it is given permission to defaultly control your printer....

The error usually occurs when the system files of ‘explorer.exe’ are corrupt or there is some wrong configuration. Your system files may also be corrupted as there were users who reported that due to virus/malware, their antivirus software deleted the associated antivirus files along with some system files as well which caused the error. We have outlined various fixes for you to solve the problem. Start with the first solution and work your way down accordingly....

This is definitely one of the most mysterious errors on Windows and it infuriates users who are trying to edit properties of one of their files There are some fixes for this problem and we will try to present them all today and he hope the problem is solved by the end- Solution 1: End the COM Surrogate Process Ending the COM Surrogate process in the Task Manager helped some users but it didn’t work for others....

One such problem is the touchscreen not working in Lenovo. This problem can occur due to many reasons such as the touch driver corrupted, or some Windows update conflicting with module, etc. We have listed various workarounds for you to try. Start with the first one and work your way down. Solution 1: Running Hardware and Device Troubleshooter Hardware Troubleshooter is a utility present in the Windows operating system. It detects problems with your existing hardware and tries to resolve it after following a series of steps....

There are no universal fixes to the problem and you will unfortunately have to really follow through all of the methods which were reported to be working by the users. Note that not all solutions are related to the same operating system and good luck! Solution 1: Visual C++ Issue Some folks were on the phone with Microsoft regarding the problem and it appears that a series of steps is needed to fix the problem....

What causes the No Sound on Netflix issue on Windows 10? Well, not many users get to face this issue, however, when they do, it is usually because of the following factors — Before you get into the workarounds, make sure that your Windows is updated and the volume on your system as well as the video player volume is turned up. Also, try watching a different movie or TV show and see if you get any sound....

What causes the limitation on Metered Connections in Windows 10? The main reasons for this issue are: If the issue appeared out of nowhere and your devices were working fine just a day ago then the most likely cause must be a Window Update. Window Updates sometimes reset the settings. Method 1: Change Settings There is an option under your devices settings that allows Windows to download the drivers or other application info of your devices....

You can even launch OneNote by clicking its top button and use it as a mouse. It allows users to have a truly customizable feel when using their Surface Pro. However, recently there have been many scenarios where users are unable to operate their Surface Pen. It either is totally unresponsive or some of its buttons are not working. What causes the Surface Pen Driver error? This problem has been there with Surface Pens for quite some time....

Hardware interrupts are a core part of any computer and they are used to effectively manage and run many activities simultaneously. There are hundreds of processes executing simultaneously on your computer. Interrupts are used as a mechanism to execute an important instruction right away by suspending the activity of some other processes or they are used by processes to alert the CPU that they are ready for execution. Although its important use in the operating system and on your machine, the process System Interrupts shouldn’t go beyond 2-3% in any normal conditions....

Lately, there have been reports of VirtualBox not opening especially in Windows. This issue started to surface shortly after the recent Windows updates. The reason why this issue might occur is because of irregularities in the configurations, the older version installed, and corrupt installation files. We will go through all the solutions one by one starting with the easiest. What causes VirtualBox not to open? The issue of VirtualBox not opening essentially means that you cannot make any virtual machine and get it to run....

Naturally, Windows 7 users hold the ability to grace their desktop with a wallpaper of their choosing quite dear. So when the KB4534310 update broke a function in the user32.dll file making it so any desktop backgrounds that were configured to use the Stretch option were replaced by a solid black background, users were understandably outraged. Much like how having a non-genuine copy of Windows prevents you from changing your desktop background and gives your desktop a permanent black background, this little hiccup does the same thing....

Whilst the cursor is frozen, you will need to make use of Keyboard While you search for a solution, you will need to rely on your Keyboard and navigate using it. Use Windows key on your keyboard to access the Start Menu. Use Tab to navigate to different items in applications or your web browser. For example, Tab key will take you to next link in a web browser. Use Shift+Tab to reverse the navigation order....

Sometimes while updating Windows 10, users might experience a bug where their network connectivity is limited and they are unable to access the internet properly. This occurs even when you have a stable internet connection and it is working perfectly on other devices. This problem can be traced back to third-party applications or some configurations. We have put together a guide to help you solve this problem. Start with the first solution and work your way down....

For more clarity, the write protection mode is also known as a Read Only mode, which you can easily switch by following the method below. You may see this error if your drive is damaged or corrupted. Therefore, you might need to use the CHKDSK commands to check for bad sectors or corrupted files in the drive. 1. Clear Ready Only Attributes The error often occurs when the disk is attributed to Read Only....

Error 0x80070490 is mostly encountered when applying a system update via WU (Windows Update) or when updating an app downloaded from the Microsoft Store. The issue is also known to appear when upgrading from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. Some users have reported seeing the error 0x80070490 when trying to purchase an application or game from the Microsoft Store. The causes that might trigger the 0x80070490 are multiple, but here’s a quick list of the most common culprits:...

This error mostly appears when a user tries to install Windows Essentials or when the computer is trying to install some updates. It simply means that you need to turn on Windows Firewall. Some users prefer to use other antivirus products rather than the security programs that come with the Windows operating system; and in the process automatically disable the firewall and Windows Defender. These users are the ones most likely to run into the above problem....

As it turns out, there are several different common scenarios that might end up triggering this particular error code. Here’s a list of potential culprits that are known to cause this issue: Now that you are familiar with every potential reason that might cause your pending Windows Update to fail with the 8007371B error, here’s a shortlist of fixes that other affected users have successfully used: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter If you want to save yourself the hassle of troubleshooting manually 8007371B error, start this troubleshooting attempt by deploying the Windows Update Troubleshooter and applying the recommended fix....