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Troubleshooting ‘Desktop Window Manager stopped working and was closed’ Error Message

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When performing some tasks, such as playing a video or launching a program, or even when using Windows Explorer, you might get this dialog box telling you that the Desktop Window Manager has stopped working and has been closed.

You may not know what happened, and even being able to solve the problem online would not have made a difference. Of course, getting these dialog boxes is frustrating because they severely limit the user’s options.

Read on to find out how to solve this problem with some very simple methods. read more

How to Troubleshoot Camera Error Code 0xa00f4243 in Windows 10

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Error code 0xA00F4243(0xC00D3704) is a Windows camera error that causes users to get confused on phones, laptops, and other devices. As you can see, the error prevents users from using the camera app by restricting access to video recording, photos, and other features.

In most cases, the occurrence of the error indicates that there is a break in communication between the two programs that use the built-in camera on the Windows device. Typically, the error code 0xA00F4243(0xC00D3704) is displayed with the following message, which appears when you try to use the webcam: read more

How to Resolve ‘Nvidia Control Panel Won’t Open’ in Windows PC

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The NVIDIA Control Panel provides easy access to NVIDIA graphics card settings. Many users have complained that the NVIDIA Control Panel does not open in Windows, preventing them from accessing important graphics card settings.

If you’ve encountered a problem like this, you’ve come to the right place. Here we have described some solutions to the “NVIDIA Control Panel doesn’t open” problem.

Why won’t the Nvidia Control Panel open?

For Nvidia Control Panel to work, your computer must be running certain services. Usually, your computer starts these services automatically when you turn it on. However, it is possible that for some reason these services stop working, preventing you from opening the Nvidia Control Panel. read more

How to Resolve Taskbar Showing In FullScreen in Windows 10

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You double-click to display the content in full-screen mode, but unfortunately, the taskbar is not hidden! The taskbar distracts you when you’re watching a movie on your computer. Many Windows 10 users have complained about the taskbar appearing in full-screen mode. The taskbar usually hides automatically, but if auto-hiding doesn’t work properly, the methods described here will help.

Hopefully, if you follow the solutions described here, this problem will be solved when the taskbar is also displayed in full-screen mode in Windows 10. read more

How to Troubleshoot: Taskeng.exe Keeps Popping Up Randomly on Windows PC

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Taskeng.exe (Task Scheduler Engine) is a system file in Windows 10/8/7 operating systems. It is not a virus if it is located in the System32 folder. The legitimate file is responsible for keeping track of tasks to be executed at the time specified by the user. However, many attackers use this file or misuse its name to infect your computer.

If the file is in another folder, it may be malware and you should have it scanned. If the Taskeng.exe popup appears on your computer all the time, you should pay attention to several things. read more

How to Resolve: Epic Games Launcher Won’t Open in Windows 10

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The Epic Games Store is one of the most popular online stores where consumers can purchase digital versions of their favorite computer games and install them on their computers. This is a convenient way to purchase games, as it saves time compared to buying in a physical store.

Although it is a reliable platform, there can be some problems, which we will look at today. In this final episode of our troubleshooting series, we’ll take a look at the problem of the Epic Games launcher not opening. read more

How to Repair: Can’t Eject External Hard Drive in Windows 10 PC

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Some users have complained about not being able to eject external hard drives on their Windows computers. There are several reasons for this, including outdated or faulty USB drivers that don’t allow the drive to be ejected, or other processes that access the contents of the drive.

You can disconnect the drive without first closing the applications accessing it, but this runs the risk of corrupting the data. You can use a data recovery tool to repair and restore damaged files, but there is no guarantee that this will work. read more

How to Repair “The task image is corrupt or has been tampered with” Error Message

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If you get an error message Error code 0x80041321 The task image is corrupt or has been corrupted, it is due to a faulty scheduled backup task. The problem is that the task service checks several things when it schedules a task. If it detects an integrity issue or registry corruption, it marks those tasks as corrupt. The good news is that there is a way to fix this problem.

What causes “The task image is corrupt or has been corrupted”?

This error usually occurs when you try to back up your Windows 7 operating system. If you don’t fix the problem, you won’t be able to get very far because the task scheduler will recognize that the image is corrupt and refuse to do anything with it, causing you to get stuck and the image to become unusable. read more

How to Resolve Microsoft Word Stopped Working in Windows 10 PC

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As Microsoft Office has grown in popularity, its applications, such as Word, have gained favor with users around the world. However, the more users, the more problems. “Microsoft Office Word stopped working” is one of the major problems for many worried Word users.

When the “Microsoft Word has stopped working” error occurs, you usually have two options: you can look for a solution online or close the application. If you choose to close the application, you may encounter the problem of Microsoft Word not opening. read more

Troubleshooting a Slow and Lagging Windows 10 System

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What’s the best way to speed up your computer when the system slows down and unresponsiveness and long boot times become the norm? Fixing lag problems on your computer may seem like a daunting task, but it’s not. Our guide will show you how to fix a slow and sluggish PC, with steps you can follow in a few minutes and get immediate and lasting results.

What are the causes of slow and sluggish Windows 10?

Damaged or insufficient RAM: Damaged or insufficient RAM can affect computer performance, cause random reboots, blue screens, etc. If the RAM is damaged or defective, the system memory cannot process processes and services properly. This causes your computer to slow down. read more