Fix Steam Says Game Is Running

We have plenty of fixes for you we will mention easier and simpler fixes first so you don’t have to change many things on your computer then we will work our way up to other solutions. Close the Game Properly First of all, pay attention and check whether the game has finished closing yet. If you just exited a previous gaming session and you want to continue playing, the game might not have closed properly....

December 19, 2022 · 5 min · 858 words · Kristina Travelstead

Fix Steps To Fix Critical Structure Corruption

If you have installed a program recently, then uninstall that program to check if that resolves the issue. Also remove all USB devices and other external device except your keyboard and mouse, and check and connect each one by one. A hardware fault can also be responsible for this error – if these general suggestions do not help; then proceed from e start Solution 1. Solution 1: Update SPTD Driver SCSI Pass Through Direct (SPTD) driver is used by programs as an access layer to storage devices including many other features....

December 19, 2022 · 5 min · 882 words · Julio Holland

Fix System Service Exception Rtkvhd64 Sys

The SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (rtkvhd64.sys) error message that you get with a Blue Screen of Death will crash your computer. Since BSODs are usually associated with hardware and driver issues, you should know that this is no exception. You might get this error doing anything from watching a video or listening to music, to heavy gaming. It tells you that the Realtek audio device in your system has in some way malfunctioned....

December 19, 2022 · 3 min · 557 words · Robert Settle

Fix This App Cannot Open In Windows 10

One of those issues is related to the Microsoft Store apps which Microsoft released along with Windows 10. Some of these apps which are causing this error are Maps, News, People, Microsoft Office Touch Preview, Photos, and Store etc. So, whenever users open these apps, they get an error message saying This app can’t open and it asks to close the error window restricting the apps to launch. Reasons Behind this Issue: The major reason causing this problem in Windows 10 has been pinpointed by Microsoft and it is related to Windows Store licensing Service....

December 19, 2022 · 3 min · 479 words · Ethel Bowdre

Fix Unable To Reach Windows Activation Servers Windows 10

You might also encounter this issue on Windows 10 if you had your motherboard replaced after you activated Windows on your PC successfully. This typically happens after applying the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (version 1607). This occurs because the Anniversary Update does not include a motherboard replacement improvement fix that was later included with the Creators Update. Here are some other reasons why your Windows 10 might be failing to activate:...

December 19, 2022 · 4 min · 666 words · Don Padilla

Fix Unable To Reset Your Pc A Required Drive Partition Is Missing

One of the problems which occur on Windows machines is an impossibility to Reset your PC because of error: Unable to reset your PC. A required drive partition is missing. Why this issue occurs? There are different reasons including corrupted boot configuration, not active partition, faulty HDD or SSD, and others. This issue occurs on Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. We created seven methods that will help you to solve the issue with Reset your PC....

December 19, 2022 · 2 min · 407 words · Wilma Keitsock

Fix Unable To Sign Into Groove 0Xc00D11Cd 0X80004003

Using the Groove app requires you to Sign-in using your Microsoft account. So, a lot of users are unable to sign-in into Groove and it displays a hex-decimal error code i.e. 0xc00d11cd (0x80004003). It happens quite often whenever users try to sign-in on their computer inside the built-in groove app. Reason Behind the Error 0xc00d11cd (0x80004003): The main culprit restricting you from signing-in to Groove music app might be your own network....

December 19, 2022 · 3 min · 492 words · Lloyd Black

Fix Usb Mouse And Keyboard Not Working Windows 10

You can also toggle on-screen keyboard if your keyboard isn’t working. Make sure that you have a wireless/PS2 mouse connected to your computer. Right-click on the taskbar and select “Show touch keyboard button”. This will launch the on-screen keyboard and you can use to type till we fix the problem. Solution 1: Checking PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Before we resort to more complex solutions, we will try to fix the problem using simple fixes which worked for people....

December 19, 2022 · 6 min · 1196 words · Whitney Kline

Fix Validation Task Deadline

Task ValidationTaskDeadline: The task image is corrupt or has been tampered with.Task validation task: the task image is corrupt or has been tampered with.Task image is corrupt or has been tampered with. The error seems to occur solely on Windows 7 computers after a failed activation or failed upgrade to Windows 10. After doing some investigations on the issue, it turns out that the problem is caused by the Windows Activation Technologies folder....

December 19, 2022 · 3 min · 435 words · Tina Ramirez

Fix Video Freezes During Playback On Windows 10

Method 1: Create a New Administrator Account The first method that we are going to share will involve the removal of the administrator account that you are currently on and then re-addition of it again. IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you have made a back-up of all the documents and important files present on the current administrator account before you proceed: Firstly you will have to login with another administrator account. If you don’t have an administrator account, then you can make one by following these steps: Go to Settings by pressing “Windows key + A” and selecting “All settings” Now go to “Accounts” and move over to the “Family and other users” tab....

December 19, 2022 · 2 min · 407 words · James Calloway

Fix Vss Error 0X8004231F Failed To Create Volume Snapshot Appuals

We had a look into this issue and discovered that it can be caused by a number of factors such as: VSS id disabled – If the service is disabled, you won’t be able to create snapshots or perform any relevant function.Low storage space – If you have allocated low storage space to VSS, it will not be able to create snapshots above a certain limit. Listed below are several troubleshooting steps that you can follow to resolve the issue in no time....

December 19, 2022 · 2 min · 336 words · William Pastian

Fix Vt X Is Not Available Verr Vmx No Vmx

What is causing the vt-x is not available (verr_vmx_no_vmx) error We investigated the issue by trying to recreate the issue and looking at various user reports. From what we were able to gather, several scenarios will lead to the apparition of this error message: VT-X is not enabled in the BIOS settings – VT-X can be disabled from the BIOS settings manually or remotely by some 3rd party applications.The machine’s CPU doesn’t support VT-X – Although these cases are rare, there are instances where the error is occurring because the PC in question is simply not equipped to support the VT-X technology....

December 19, 2022 · 3 min · 625 words · Norma Ott

Fix Windows Resource Protection Could Not Start The Repair Service

That is why you should give it extray attention and try to solve it using any of the methods displayed below. The problem is no stranger to any version of the Windows operating system and the methods below can be applied to all of them. Solution 1: Start the Windows Installer Service (sometimes called TrustedInstaller) The Windows Modules Installer or TrustedInstaller service enables installation, modification, and removal of Windows components....

December 19, 2022 · 4 min · 777 words · Ruby Campbell

Fix World Of Warcraft Was Unable To Start Up 3D Acceleration

It’s usually related to graphical settings or drivers on your computer but there are other culprits as well. Follow the steps below in order to get rid of this problem on your Windows PC. Good luck! Solution 1: Disable Fullscreen Optimizations Disabling certain graphic settings is the proper way to handle this problem and that is something which can be deduced from the error message. This method has resolved the problem for countless users on the World of Warcraft forum and we hope that you fill benefit from it as well....

December 19, 2022 · 4 min · 762 words · Tiffiny Hinds

Fix Your Microsoft Account Wasn T Changed To A Local Account 0X80004005

When installing Windows 8/8.1/10, you are required to login with a Microsoft account. However, you have the option to skip this, and sign in with a local account, but that isn’t very clear. Having a Microsoft account tied to your PC will give you a lot of advanced functionality, such as syncing settings across devices, integrated cloud storage, downloading apps from the Store etc. However, if you don’t intend to use any of these features and would rather stick to a local account, you can switch to one from the Account settings....

December 19, 2022 · 3 min · 630 words · Robert Pippen

Fortnite X Eminem Collab Is Happening Pretty Soon

Fornite to Collab With Eminem Soon? The news was recently confirmed for the in-game Icon Radio Station via a well-known Fortnite leaker by the name of HypeX. This comes after the fact that several days ago, the Icon Radio was playing a plethora of Eminem songs which is a sure hint that the collaboration between Eminem and Fortnite is well on its way. It was last week that another Fortnite leaker by the name of iFireMonkey took notice of the fact that Icon Radio played nearly 53 minutes of Eminem Songs....

December 19, 2022 · 3 min · 477 words · Curtis Miller

Foxconn S Main Factory Sees Violent Protests From Staff

Video from Foxconn’s main iPhone assembly factory in Zhengzhou, China, shows violent altercations between iPhone employees and police. Workers claim that the corporation is failing to adequately distinguish diseased and uninfected personnel, that promised incentives have not been paid, and that there is not enough food or medical supplies for the workers confined inside the facility. Conflicts between Foxconn employees and others wearing white suits are shown in the video footage....

December 19, 2022 · 2 min · 400 words · Peter Peters

How To Export Drivers Using Powershell In Windows 10

PowerShell makes exporting and then backing up all of the drivers that are installed on your computer a piece of cake. If you want to use PowerShell to export all of the drivers installed on your computer to a safe location so that you can back them up, the following is what you need to do: Hold the Windows Key and Press X. Choose Command Prompt (Administrator). In the black command prompt window, type powershell and Press ENTER....

December 19, 2022 · 2 min · 303 words · Ted Willert

How To To Transfer Files From Pc To Pc

Networked In this scenario, both computers are connected to the same router/network. Non-Networked In this scenario, computers are not networked to the same router. They can be in two different locations as well. Transferring Files from PC to PC Use a USB Flash Drive OR an External Drive This method works for both networked and non-networked, because it is simply copying the data onto a external drive, connecting it to the other PC and copying it from there....

December 19, 2022 · 5 min · 882 words · Mary Bailey

How To Bring Back The Language Bar On Windows 10

This issue is not related to any anti-piracy measures enforced by Microsoft and is typically caused a glitch or system file corruption. What causes the Language bar disappearing issue? After recreating the issue and looking at various user reports, we identified a series of scenarios that might potentially trigger this particular issue. Here’s a list of culprits might be responsible for the language bar disappearing issue: System file corruption – System file corruption might break the language bar and prompt your OS to stop display it in the taskbar....

December 19, 2022 · 4 min · 844 words · Evelyn Wilson