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How to Repair: Black Screen with Cursor (KSOD) in Windows PC

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Windows is a very popular operating system, but for some reason, we encounter many unpleasant problems or issues and don’t understand why the problem occurs on our PC.

During my computer troubleshooting work, I have encountered many Windows issues and tried to solve them, and one such issue is called “Windows 10 black screen“.

What are the causes of a black screen with a cursor (KSOD)?

How to fix the black screen with the cursor (KSOD)?

Uninstall the VGA/display driver in safe mode

  1. While holding down the Windows key, press R
  2. Type hdwwiz.CPL and press OK.
  3. Expand Display Adapter. (Note the name of your display adapter).
  4. Right-click on it and select Uninstall.
  5. After uninstalling, restart your PC in normal mode and download the latest drivers again.

Restore System in Safe Mode

  1. Click the Start button and type “System Restore” in the search function of the Start menu and press Enter OR open Run and type “rstrui.exe” and click OK.
  2. You can also open Run by holding down the Windows key and pressing R.
  3. Click the System Restore option in the search.
  4. Once loaded, check the box for Show other restore points and click Next.
  5. Select a restore point by looking at the dates when your computer was running normally.
  6. Click Next and Done. This will start the system restore, and your computer will reboot after it completes.

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How to Repair: Error 0x80070005 in Windows Store

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Windows 10 users can’t install or update apps in the Windows Store or Microsoft Store. The error message 0x80070005 meets them every time they try to install or update an app.

Technically, this error means that permissions are denied or access is denied for some reason. Therefore, many other Windows programs and services may also display this error when they find that permissions are denied.

In this post, we will focus only on this error related to Windows application updates when the application fails to update due to permission issues. read more

How to Troubleshoot Error 0x80070035 – Network Path was Not Found

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Microsoft allows computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system on the same network to wirelessly access files and data on other computers. But the initiating user may see an error code message: 0x80070035. The network path is not found.

What is the cause of error 0x80070035 ‘Network path not found’?

There are many possible causes for this error. One reason is that the name of the computer (to which you are trying to connect) is too long. Try renaming the computer you are trying to connect to a shorter name and try again.

Actually, error code 0x80070035 network path not found can be caused by several reasons. Typically, it can be caused by a firewall or an anti-virus program. read more

How to Resolve: Windows Update Error 80072ee2

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If you get Windows Update error code 80072EE2 when checking for updates, chances are the Windows Update storage folder is corrupt and needs to be re-created or there is a policy in the Windows registry that defines an automatic update server.

Problem description: Error code 80072EE2 was received when Windows tried to check for updates through Windows Update.

In this article, you will find detailed instructions on how to fix the error “Code 0x80072EE2” in Windows Update.

What causes Windows Update error 80072ee2?

This error probably means that your Windows Update folder is corrupted. This error occurs when the Windows update process fails. This type of error message can occur when you try to install new updates on your Windows PC. When you try to update your Windows PC, the update fails and this Windows Update error code 80072ee2 is displayed. read more

Error Fix: Windows Cannot Install Required Files – Error 0x80070570

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Error code 0x80070570 means ERROR_FILE_CORRUPT and occurs on computers running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7. It usually occurs when installing Windows operating systems or system updates, or when accessing certain files and folders. Many errors can occur while working with your computer.

It is recommended that you do not put them off, but fix them quickly. Failure to fix these errors can affect computer performance and prevent certain operations such as freezing, locking, damaging your computer, etc. Error code 0x80070570 is one of the most common and now most important problems occurring on your computer. read more

How to Resolve: CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT BSOD in Windows PC

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The CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT error is related to your system’s hardware and specifically indicates a communication problem between your system and your processor.

When you ask your computer to do something, the operating system tells the processor that it is “interrupting” to let it know what is happening. This is a system-level process called a “system interrupt,” and it is a perfectly normal function of Windows. However, if the system lingers too long in the interrupt phase, which is called the interrupt request level (IRQL), a “blue screen” error occurs. 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 Output Not Plugged In” Error in Windows PC

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Some NVIDIA users complain about the problem when they see the “Not Connected” message on the soundbar for NVIDIA highlighted outputs. If you also encounter a similar problem on your computer, just follow these simple solutions to resolve the issue. This problem can either be caused by a corrupted graphics driver or disconnected sound ports.

What causes the NVIDIA output not to connect?

This problem can be caused either by outdated drivers that don’t work well with your device, or by newer drivers, as some users have reported. 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

Troubleshooting ‘Acrobat failed to connect to a DDE server’ in Windows 10

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Many Acrobat users have recently encountered an error. Usually, an error message is displayed indicating that Acrobat was unable to connect to the DDE server.

If this has happened to you as well, you’re probably very upset, but the good news is that you can solve this problem quite easily. We’ve put together some suggestions to help you fix this bug. Here are some effective solutions you can try.

Why can’t Acrobat connect to the DDE server?

When users try to open or merge PDF files, this error can occur. So, let’s find out the possible reasons for this problem. read more