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How to Troubleshoot ‘Unable to Initialize Steam API’ on Windows 10

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One of the most common errors in Steam is the message “Unable to initialize the Steam API”. This error occurs after launching the game from the library and doesn’t allow you to play the game on your computer.

The worst thing about this error message is that it does not specify the exact cause of the problem, which makes it difficult to troubleshoot. Fortunately, the “Unable to initialize Steam API” error message is quite common, and there are several known solutions to this problem. read more

How to Troubleshoot “Invalid Depot Configuration” Error Message on Steam

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As one of the most popular gaming platforms in the world, Steam is used by a large number of users to download, install, and update video games. However, things don’t always go smoothly with the Steam client. According to some reports, the “Invalid storage location configuration” error can occur during the installation of a game.

The Steam “Invalid storage location configuration” error is not specific to a particular game or Windows version. It can appear randomly due to various factors, such as DNS cache, activation of the Steam client loader, etc. But you don’t have to worry about it. Here are some solutions that have effectively solved the problem for some users. You can also try. read more

How to Troubleshoot Steam “Stuck on Allocating Disk Space” Problem on Windows PC

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Steam is a well-known online platform that allows you to get and play your favorite computer games instead of going to the store and buying a physical copy. You can easily download a game directly to your computer. Although it is a stable platform, it can happen that when you download a game through Steam, you get an “Allocating Disk Space” message, and this message persists for too long while the game is being installed.

In this article, we will look at the problem of Steam Stuck On Allocating Disk Space on Windows 10 PC. 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?

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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 Windows Update 0x80070012 in Windows PC

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Windows updates are essential for Windows 10 systems, especially because they deliver security updates to your computer. However, sometimes users encounter the Windows Update 0x80070012 error when trying to update Windows 10. In such a situation, you should read this article to find a solution.

What causes Windows Update 0x80070012?

  1. Disability Services.
  2. Faulty software installed
  3. Hardware or driver conflicts
  4. A corrupted update has been downloaded.

How to resolve the problem with Windows Update 0x80070012?

Launch the Windows Update troubleshooter

  1. Run the Run utility by pressing Windows + R.
  2. Type ms-settings:troubleshoot in the text box and press Enter. The Windows Update troubleshooting screen opens.ms-settings troubleshoot
  3. Now go to the troubleshooting screen. Scroll down the list of suggestions and click on Windows Update.
  4. Select Run Troubleshooting.ms-settings troubleshooting
  5. Wait for the troubleshooting tool to find any possible problems with the Windows Update utility.
  6. Once the tool completes its analysis, click Apply and fix.
  7. Finally, wait for the process to complete.
  8. Then reboot your computer.

Running Windows Update on reboot read more

How to Troubleshoot VT-x Is Not Available (VERR_VMX_NO_VMX) in Windows PC

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This tutorial contains instructions for fixing the following error in VirtualBox: “Failed to open session for virtual machine <VM MachineName>. VT-x is not available (VERR_VMX_NO_VMX).

The VirtualBox “VT-x not available” error occurs on a Windows 10 Pro computer with a Gigabyte Z370 HD3P motherboard and an Intel Core i7-8700 processor that supports Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x). In addition to the “VT-x not available” error message in VirtualBox, the SecurAble tool also reports that hardware virtualization is not available on the system. read more

Troubleshooting: Windows Updates Error 0x8024401c in Windows PC

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The 0x8024401c error occurred to many users when Microsoft introduced Windows 10 Technical Preview and allowed users to test it. However, the problem was not limited to Technical Preview but also occurred to Windows 10 users and users of previous versions of Windows.

If you are facing the problem of Windows Updates on your computer and want to fix it, this article, as well as this Restoro review, can help you a lot.

What causes Windows Updates error 0x8024401c?

Error 0x8024401c usually occurs when you have problems installing or downloading Windows Updates on your computer. read more

How to Eliminate Zeus Trojan From Your Windows PC

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The Zeus Trojan virus was first detected in July 2007. Its main purpose is to steal information from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Zeus is also known as Zeus and Zbot. It is part of one of the world’s most successful botnet programs and has infected millions of computers from its first release until today.

In addition, its code has been used for other similar malware such as Floki Bot. The Zeus virus is a sophisticated threat that can cause huge damage to computers and gain access to important private data. read more

How to Resolve VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR on Windows 10

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The VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR error occurs if you have recently installed new hardware or software that causes a conflict between the video drivers and Windows 10. An internal video scheduler error is a blue screen of death (BSOD) that indicates that the video scheduler has detected a serious problem. The error is usually caused by the video card and its drivers and has an error code 0x00000119.

When the VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR error appears, the PC usually reboots, and the PC probably shuts down for several minutes before this error occurs. The screen seems to constantly freeze, which seems to frustrate many users. But before we move on to solve this problem, we first need to understand what is causing this VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR and then we can fix this error. read more