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How to Repair: Apps are Greyed Out and Underlined in Windows 10 PC

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After updating Windows on your computer, some apps from the Windows Store may stop working and you may see grayish icons in the Start menu. This bug mainly affects common utilities like Mail and Calendar. They suffer from their application’s tile and icon appearing grayish. If you click on them, they stop immediately.

Why are apps grayed out and underlined in Windows 10?

One thing is for sure: this problem is caused by corrupted Windows or Windows Store files. When you update Windows, some apps can’t handle updates properly, so this problem occurs. read more

How to Repair .Docx Files Not Showing Word Icon on Windows 10

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It is very easy to identify the type of file by looking at its icon. This feature helps users quickly identify the right file type from a stack of different file types. If the Word icon does not appear for .doc or .docx files on your computer, this is very problematic for you. To solve the problem, follow these step-by-step solutions and you will see a normal Word icon on .doc and .docx file types.

Why do .docx files not display the Word icon?

This type of problem is usually caused by a conflict with the default program settings in Windows, so you do not see the Microsoft Word icon on .docx files. So, if you suddenly find that the Microsoft Word icon is empty or missing and not displaying properly on Office .doc and .docx document files on your Windows 10 computer, you can try the possible solutions listed below. read more

How to Resolve a Corrupt Opencl.dll on Windows 10 PC

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After updating Windows 10 to the latest version, a new problem occurs: users report that the opencl.dll file is corrupted. The problem seems to only affect users with NVIDIA graphics cards. Every time a user installs or updates NVIDIA drivers for a video card, the installer automatically overwrites the existing opencl.dll file in Windows 10 with its own version, corrupting the opencl.dll file.

The main problem associated with a corrupted opencl.dll file is that your computer sometimes restarts randomly after 2 minutes or sometimes after 3 hours of continuous operation. Users can check if the opencl.dll file is corrupt by using an SFC scan because it notifies the user about the corruption, but sfc will not be able to repair the file. read more

How to Resolve Missing or Not Working Live Events in Microsoft Teams

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Microsoft Teams is an important collaboration platform that organizations use to share information between their employees. With the Live Active Events feature, employees can easily get the latest tasks and assignments on a single dashboard.

However, many users report that the Microsoft Teams Live Events feature has problems and stops working. So if you too have encountered this problem, you are not alone. Countless users are reporting the same problem. This problem can be caused by faulty internet or outdated software. read more

Solution: Windows update error code 80244010

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It is not uncommon for the Windows operating system to give an error when updating. Many PC users encounter error code 80244010 when upgrading Windows. Here we will discuss how to fix this error.

Microsoft Windows is the most common operating system in the world. However, the operating system is not free from problems and errors. Below are the causes and different solutions for the Windows Update error code 80244010 that you have encountered.

What is the cause of Windows Update error code 80244010?

Common error: Common error is quite common on Windows endpoints. Microsoft already has a set of built-in repair strategies ready to use. We can try to fix the error by running the built-in Windows Update troubleshooter and applying their recommended fix. read more

Troubleshoot: HDR Black Screen After Adjusting the Volume

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Troubleshoot: HDR Black Screen After Adjusting the Volume

In Windows 10, you can play HDR (High Dynamic Range) content on an HDR10-enabled built-in display or an external monitor (or TV) connected to your computer.

HDR is a technology designed to improve the contrast and color of the content you see on the screen. Unlike standard dynamic range (SDR), the high dynamic range provides brighter, richer colors and a wider range of detail for better image quality in supported videos, games, and applications.

While HDR technology works easily on powerful smart TVs, it doesn’t work as well on desktops and laptops running Windows 10. You have to make sure your device meets the minimum requirements. You’ll have to manually enable HDR on the screen and in the operating system, and you may run into several problems. read more

Solved: Sticky Notes Get Stuck When `Loading`

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Solved: Sticky Notes Get Stuck When `Loading`

Your Sticky Notes may not load if the installation of the Sticky Notes app is corrupted. In addition, competing applications (such as OneNote) may also cause the aforementioned error.

Users encounter this problem (usually after upgrading their operating system or application) when they try to start Sticky Notes and it freezes on startup (or the screen turns gray/closes) and they have to close it via the Task Manager.

Before you get to the solutions to fix Sticky Notes in Windows 10, be sure to close the Sticky Notes app through Task Manager and back it up to keep your notes safe. read more

Fix: Explorer.exe does not start on Windows 10 startup

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Fix: Explorer.exe does not start on Windows 10 startup

A corrupted Windows registry can cause all sorts of problems. Some of you may have encountered a problem where after logging in, only a blank screen appears on your computer. No desktop, no taskbar!  This may be because explorer.exe, which should have started automatically, did not start at all.

While some registry errors can cause this problem, it is also possible that the problem is caused by a virus infection that is preventing Windows File Explorer from running.

Why explorer.exe doesn’t start when you start Windows 10?

Why explorer.exe doesn't start when you start Windows 10?

If explorer.exe doesn’t load when you start your computer, it could be a sign of file corruption, a system error, or the presence of a virus. The problem is usually limited to this file and can often be solved by removing viruses from your computer and using system scanning and recovery utilities. You can also try to solve the problem by turning to a registry editor. These tools are available to anyone with administrator privileges. Therefore, you may need to contact your system administrator before making changes. read more

Troubleshooting Remote Desktop: Your Credentials Did Not Work

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Troubleshooting Remote Desktop: Your Credentials Did Not Work

Problems logging into Remote Desktop are common. When trying to connect to the Remote Desktop network, many users get the following error message: “Your credentials did not match, login attempt failed.” When you encounter this problem, the first step is obviously to verify your credentials.

However, many users found that the credentials were correct and in many cases worked without problems. Users have reported this problem in new versions of the operating system and immediately after reinstalling Windows. read more