How to Repair COM Surrogate Has Stopped Working (dllhost.exe) on Windows 10 PC

The error message “COM Surrogate has stopped working” or “DLL host is not responding” is a strange and frustrating event. COM Surrogate errors are not catastrophic, but if these errors occur often enough, they can be very annoying.

COM Surrogate is a general term for processes called dllhost.exe that separate Windows Explorer from individual DLL hosts that are prone to failures. In particular, DLLs that work with multimedia thumbnails. There are many others, but this is one of the most common. read more

How to Troubleshoot ‘The dependency service or group failed to start’ on Windows 10

A service or dependency group that failed to start is a very common error that Windows users have encountered since Windows 7. It continues to appear in Windows 10 as well. What is the error ‘Service or dependency group could not be started’ in Windows 10? When a user cannot connect to the Internet, this error appears in the Network and Sharing Center. It affects all types of connections, whether wireless or Ethernet.

What causes the “Failed to start service or dependency group” message?

The Windows file seems to be mistaken for a virus that corrupts it and brings it into conflict with the Windows Network Location Awareness service. The main function of this service is to collect and store network configuration information and notify the window when this information changes. read more

Troubleshooting Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error on Windows 10 PC

The Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime error appears from time to time. It occurs when software installed on your computer conflicts with one or more Microsoft Windows components.

Fortunately, there are fairly simple solutions to fix the problem: you need to reinstall Visual C++ or find out which Windows process is not working with your software. With a little time and patience, your computer will run smoothly again.

What causes Microsoft Visual C++ runtime library error?

This error can be caused by installing new software, and was reported after installing the latest Windows updates. The most likely cause is missing or corrupted Visual C++ runtime library components. read more

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

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 Resolve: Error 0x80041003 in Windows 10 PC

0x80041003 is an event 10 error in the event viewer. According to the Event Viewer, it is related to WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation). This error informs you that events cannot be passed through this filter until the problem is resolved.

This error can occur for a variety of reasons. In general, error 0x80041003 is not dangerous and you can leave it alone. However, if your computer is having problems due to this error (such as Windows hanging up), you can try the following remedies.

What causes the error 0x80041003?

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How to Repair Standard VGA Graphics Adapter Driver Problems in Windows 10

If you see the entry “Standard VGA Graphics Adapter” in the “Display Adapters” category of the Device Manager, it means that the driver for the specific graphics card is not installed or is corrupt. The entry “Standard VGA Graphics Adapter” under “Display Adapters” also means that your computer is using a built-in graphics driver.

In some cases, you may also see a yellow exclamation mark on the standard VGA graphics adapter, indicating a problem with the graphics driver. One of the disadvantages of the standard VGA graphics driver is that it can only display one screen resolution. read more

How to Resolve: “NVIDIA Installer Failed” Error Message on Windows PC

The “NVIDIA Installer Failed” issue is the most common among Windows 10 users because Windows 10 seems to have a rather complicated relationship with NVIDIA GPU drivers. Fortunately, there are many ways to solve the “NVIDIA Installer Failed” issue and install the drivers successfully. Here are the most effective ways to resolve the “NVIDIA Installer Failed” issue and successfully install drivers for NVIDIA GPU.

What causes the “NVIDIA Installer Failed” problem message?

After updating your system to Windows 10, Windows Update will try to load and install the GPU drivers in the background. Sometimes this can take up to 5-10 minutes. If you try to install the NVIDIA driver at the same time, you will most likely get this error. read more

How to Repair: DNS Server Unavailable in Windows 10

When you want to visit a certain website, your web browser looks for a domain name and the router sends a request to the DNS server. If the domain name has been registered, the system sends the corresponding IP address. In this way, the download process goes smoothly.

This process is controlled by the DNS configuration and in most cases goes smoothly. However, sometimes the system fails, gets damaged, or stops working for various reasons. When this happens, the DNS server fails to establish the necessary connection and you get an error message like this: read more