Windows

PunkBuster is an anti-cheat program that is installed by some PC games. It contains two processes – PnkBstrA.exe and PnkBstrB.exe – that work in the background on your computer. PunkBuster monitors your system for signs of fraud in online games. However, PunkBuster can sometimes turn against you and cause all kinds of problems, even for users who do not use cheaters. You simply get the message “Kicked by PunkBuster” without explanation.

ERROR MESSAGE:

Game disconnected: you were kicked by PunkBuster. Stated reason: PunkBuster kicked player ‘Erundo’ (for 0 minutes) … RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrA.exe read more

Macs have a thriving software ecosystem, but some applications still only support Windows. Whether you use management software or want to play Windows PC games, there are many ways to run Windows programs on your Mac.

Some of these methods are similar to how you can install Windows software on Linux or run Windows programs on a Chromebook.

Boot Camp

Apple’s Boot Camp was the first supported option that allowed Mac users to run Windows on Mac, and if you need to get the absolute maximum speed of your Mac hardware while running Windows, Boot Camp is always the way to go. A Mac running Windows via Boot Camp runs at the same speed as a dedicated Windows computer with the corresponding hardware specifications – in fact, Macs have often built high-end Windows mainframes, and compatibility is generally not a problem (as long as Apple supports the version of Windows you need). read more

Users are getting this error message all over again, the error is always the same:

The backup failed.

Windows Backup encountered an error when writing data to the backup target. (0x80780166)

Additional information:
Incorrect function. (0x80070001)

Check Volume Shadow Copy Service

In return, I suggest that you check that the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) is working properly.

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run command, type Services.msc and press Enter.
2. Search for Volume Shadow Copy Service, right-click on it and start the service.
3. Also set the start type to Automatic.
4. Log out of the current user account, restart, log in again and check that the problem persists.

Deleting the WindowsImageBackup folder

It appears that this particular problem can occur in cases where the disk on which the user is trying to back up the backup already contains residual files from a previous backup. In most cases, this error code occurs when the previous backup operation was interrupted or when disk space was insufficient. read more

Some users report that although they may have initially run the system restore utility and selected the appropriate system restore point, the boot error procedure with error code 0xc0000020 does not work the next time the computer is started.

Error message:

Bad Image Error Status 0xc0000020

Install all current updates.

It turns out that the special reason for the error code 0xc0000020 is the error that still exists in Windows 10 versions that did not apply the Automn version update. Several interested users who have experienced similar behavior have reported that they have finally managed to solve the problem by installing each pending update on their version of Windows 10. read more

The problem occurs when the context menu appears randomly, even if the computer is inactive and nothing is touched. This only happens when the browser is open.

Sometimes the problem may go away and the computer will behave normally, but then it will come back for no apparent reason. On some days, users can even work all day without the problem occurring.

It is difficult to say whether it is a PC or software problem.

This may be due to the swelling of your battery. Press the trackpad to cause these ghost clicks. read more

The error “A graphic device could not be created” usually occurs when the computer does not find the graphic device on your computer. Depending on the error message, this usually occurs if you have more than one graphic hardware (integrated and external) in your system.

Error Message:

Failed to create a graphics device

As indicated in the error message, there is a problem with the configuration of your video card or with the graphics programs.

This error is also displayed as “Graphic device could not be created” or “Graphic device could not be created”. read more

The Alt+130 outputs character 130 from the DOS/OEM character set (yes, DOS). Your regional settings are important in this case. By default, the numeric keypad can only access the first 256 characters for entering characters by code. If you enter the code defined for the character using the number pad while holding down the Alt key, characters that cannot be entered using the keyboard will be displayed on the screen.

However, many Windows 10 users complain that they cannot use ALT codes in their computer. Some of the reasons why Alt codes do not work on Windows 10 are due to third-party interference, the registration of some special characters is corrupted, and your mouse buttons do not work when NumLock is enabled. read more

DirectX is the technology used by almost every task you perform on a computer system. Microsoft DirectX plays a very important role, from multimedia to games. When you try to execute a game or other action, you are usually asked for DirectX errors, one of which is known to be a DXGI_ERROR_NOT_CURRENTLY_AVAILABLE error.

DXGI_ERROR_NOT_CURRENTLY_AVAILABLE means that the resource or request is currently unavailable, but may become unavailable later. This may interfere with your game or application, so it is best to solve the problem. read more

If you create an Avast white list and choose the option to add the avast add exception, then you are certainly roaming through each type of firewall of that particular product. This white list is the list that excludes and stops the firewall or antivirus that works on your PC. And speaking of false positives, almost all antivirus software has this feature. In the past, many programs were simply blocked by Avast and reported as false positives.

Avast exceptions always correct the blocking of your programs by searching the list for authorized applications or programs. So, with this list, you can authorize anything you want, regardless of all antivirus program blocks. Avast has blocked some of the most popular programs (e. g. Steam) for a short period of time. read more

Getting restrictions on your access on Windows is frustrating. However, our users will see that the error “Access Control Entry is Corrupt” appears in a yellow field after clicking OK to save the changes, which means that your access to a file or folder is not allowed.

One of the reasons this happens is that the system file is corrupted. Sometimes, when one or more system files have been corrupted and prevent the change from being forced, the error “Access control entry is corrupt” occurs. Another reason is that your file has a generic owner. No owner is being asked, so Windows will report an error. Finally, your Universal Windows Platform application interferes with your permissions. read more