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How to Troubleshoot ‘Windows Cannot Find Steam.Exe’ Error Message

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Steam is probably the most popular game distribution service in the world. Its user interface is top-notch, and it’s pretty easy to use. However, it has a few weaknesses and problems. One of the most common errors that occur with Steam is the “Windows can’t find steam.exe” error.

This error usually occurs when users try to run the Steam exe file directly from the desktop or from the installation folder. Although the file can be invoked without any problems, the error still occurs. In this article, we will list a few possibilities to get rid of this error permanently. read more

How to Troubleshoot Steam ‘Remote Play Not Working’ Issue on Windows 10 PC

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The Remote Play feature can stop working for many reasons, but the most important ones are using an outdated version of the Steam client and a beta version of the Steam client. Also, incorrect network settings such as IP settings, including IPv6, may prevent this feature from working.

A slow internet connection can also be the reason why Steam In-Home Streaming cannot connect to the remote computer. This remote play problem can also occur if you have multiple network connections.

If Steam Remote Play Together cannot connect, you will get an error message “Failed to connect to the remote computer“. Sometimes the game runs for the host, but not for guests. In some cases, the host gets a black screen. read more

How to Troubleshoot “Discord Keeps Freezing” on Windows PC

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Discord is kind of like Slack/Skype for gamers – it allows you to chat and communicate with other people while playing online. The service works on both computers and mobile devices, making it one of the best applications for gaming communication.

As with any other online service, Discord can have connectivity issues. Discord keeps crashing? It can happen. It could be Discord’s fault, a problem with your Internet service provider, or something on your end.

What causes Discord to “freeze”?

  • Keystrokes: Keystrokes are a very useful way to assign a key pattern to a particular task. Most applications allow you to use this feature, including the Discord application. Unfortunately, the Discord app may hang because of keystrokes.
  • Compatibility issues: This problem may be caused by compatibility issues with the Discord app. If you run the application in compatibility mode, the problem is usually resolved.
  • Hardware Acceleration: In most cases, this is a hardware acceleration issue. Hardware acceleration is the use of computer hardware to perform certain functions more efficiently than is possible with software running on a general-purpose processor.

How to solve the “Discord keeps freezing” problem?

Launch the Discord application as an administrator

  1. Navigate to the Discord icon on your desktop or locate the Discord app in Windows 10.
  2. Right-click it and select Run as administrator.
  3. The Discord app now opens and launches as administrator.

Enable compatibility mode

  1. Navigate to your desktop or wherever the Discord icon is located.
  2. Right-click on the icon and select properties.
  3. If you can’t find the shortcut icon, simply follow the steps below.
  4. Open the Run window by pressing Window + R and type “shell:AppsFolder” in the dialog box.
  5. This will open a window with all the applications installed on your computer.
  6. Navigate to the Discord application icon, right-click it and select Create shortcut.
  7. In the properties window, select the Compatibility tab.
  8. Click the Compatibility Troubleshooter or click “Run this program in compatibility mode for” and select your operating system from the list.
  9. Click Apply and then OK to save your changes.

Cleaning the Discord cache

  1. First, close the Discord app.
  2. Then open the Run command window by pressing Window+R.
  3. In the dialog box that opens, find %appdata%.
  4. In the window that opens, locate the Discord folder.
  5. You will simply delete the entire folder by right-clicking on it and deleting it.

Reinstall Discord

  1. First, uninstall Discord from your computer.
  2. Go to Control Panel – Programs – Uninstall Program – find Discord and uninstall Discord.
  3. After uninstalling Discord, go to the official Discord app website, download it and install it again.

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How to Troubleshoot “Discord Screen Share Audio Not Working” Issue on Windows 10

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Discord is a very popular VoIP application used mainly by gamers. It is an ideal choice for PC gamers because it can be run in a browser, with the ability to change the microphone levels of individuals and offer voice chat with low latency, which is useful for communicating with people around the world.

One feature is screen sharing, which allows users to share their screen with other players. While this feature works well, in some cases there may be problems. In this final part of our troubleshooting series, we will look at the ‘Discord Screen Share Audio not working‘ problem. read more

How to Resolve Update Error 0X800F0982 on Windows 10

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Today in this article we will discuss Windows 10 update error 0x800f0982, its probable causes, and some ways to fix this error. The above error message appears mostly when using the latest builds of Windows 10. This error can also occur when installing the latest cumulative updates (certain KBs) on x64 and x84-based PCs.

What causes the Windows 10 update error 0X800F0982?

Damaged WU component: A rare but possible scenario that could cause this problem is a corrupted system file affecting a WU component.

WU process pending completion: This error code may also occur when one or more important WU services are pending completion. read more

How to Troubleshoot ‘MSVCP100.dll is Missing’ Error on Windows PC

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Some Windows 10 users are complaining on the forum about a problem with a missing DLL file. They report that they get an error message “MSVCP100.dll not found” when they try to run a variable set of applications on their computer. Reinstalling the program may solve this problem.” If you find yourself in the same situation and don’t know what to do, just follow the suggested solutions below for your computer and the problem will be solved very easily.

What is the reason for missing ‘MSVCP100.dll’?

Msvcp100.dll errors occur when the msvcp100 DLL file is removed or damaged in some way. Sometimes they may indicate a Windows registry problem, a virus or malware problem, or even a hardware error. Your particular errors may be caused by a virus or other malware making the DLL file unusable. read more

How to Troubleshoot Windows 10 Update Error 0x80240016

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Error code 0x80240016 is an error that occurs when the Windows Update tool fails to complete its process. Although it occurs most often in Windows 10, there are variants of this error in earlier Windows systems as well. The steps to fix the error are the same for each of these systems.

What causes error 0x80240016?

  • Common WU error.
  • Badly cached WU data
  • Damaged system file
  • Firewall under protection

How to repair the error 0x80240016?

sfc-command

Launch SFC scan

  1. Run the command line as an administrator.
  2. When the UAC window appears, click Yes.
  3. In the expanded console, type “sfc/scannow” and press Enter.
  4. Allow this tool to find and repair corrupted system files that it detected during the scan.
  5. The whole process may take 15-20 minutes, so wait patiently.
  6. Reboot your computer immediately after the process is complete.

Using system restore points

If you created a restore point on your computer some time ago, you can use that backup to restore your device. If you haven’t backed up your personal files or folders, you have no choice but to reinstall Windows 10. read more

How to Troubleshoot Error 0x800700DF (File Size Exceeds Limit) in Windows PC

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Error 0x800700DF is a typical error that occurs when you download or move a large file to SharePoint, a Windows computer, or an external drive. Since the service’s default web client size is 47 MB, you will get an error message 0x800700df if you try to upload a file that exceeds the limit.

When error 0x800700Ddf occurs, the system often checks the current limit for downloading files. However, if the quota is not an issue, the error may be caused by a local restriction in the web client service. read more

How to Troubleshoot ‘Windows Store Won’t Open’ Problem

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The Windows Store, now known as the Microsoft Store, is the official digital storefront included by default in Windows 10. Here you will find apps, software, business and personal devices, resources and games that you can download and use on your Windows device.

However, a problem arises when you need certain Windows apps that are only available in the Microsoft Store, but the Windows Store doesn’t open. We’ve put together some helpful tips to show you what to do if the Windows Store won’t open. read more

How to Troubleshoot ‘File Picker UI Host is not Responding’ on Windows 10

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Today we want to discuss a common problem that occurs when working with the Mail application. When you try to attach a file to an email, the file picker window may open but freezes, and the only way to close it is to close the application itself.

We know how annoying this can be. That’s why we have developed solutions that will help you solve this ‘not responding‘ problem in a few simple steps.

What causes “File Picker UI Host not responding”?

In most cases, this problem occurs when problematic applications are outdated. This can cause problematic apps to no longer be compatible with the operating system. Install the latest Windows update and update your programs and applications to the latest versions to resolve the problem. read more