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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

Bug fix: The Mapped Drive is Disconnected After Rebooting

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Bug fix: The Mapped Drive is Disconnected After Rebooting

A mapped network drive is one of the most useful things a computer user can do. Think of it as a storage device that is not technically integrated and not part of your installation, but allows you to store and access your data as if it were hosted locally. It works like a storage drive that you have full access to but is physically stored on another computer.

The ability to map devices is present in most modern computer setups – whether it’s computers or phones. These mapped drives are widely used by people to store files that take up a lot of space on a network with a lot of disk space, while still being able to use them locally. read more

Fix: Empty area at the top of the screen when maximizing the window

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Fix: Empty area at the top of the screen when maximizing the window

Some Windows 10 users have reported that when maximizing an application window, such as a browser (Chrome, IE, etc.) or program, a blank or black area appears at the top. The rest of the screen looks and behaves normally. This problem bothers many users, and if you are one of them, here is the solution to fix it.

In this article, we will look at some of the best methods to solve the empty area at the top of the screen problem.

What causes a blank area at the top of the screen in a maximized window?

What causes a blank area at the top of the screen in a maximized window?

If your user profile is corrupted, you may get a blank/empty area at the top of the maximized window when setting up multiple monitors. In addition, the protected view and hardware acceleration of Office applications can also cause the error in question. read more

How to fix the error 0x80240061 when installing the Intel Management Engine Interface driver

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error 0x80240061 when installing the Intel Management Engine Interface driver

Many Windows users report crashes and errors when updating Windows 10. One of the most common errors that users often encounter is Windows 10 update error 0x80240061. There can be several reasons for the occurrence of this error. Here, we will take a look at the solutions to fix this problem.

If you are also facing this error, here are some troubleshooting tips to help you fix Windows 10 update error 0x80240061.

What is the cause of error 0x80240061

What is the cause of error 0x80240061

WU can’t choose the latest version: As some modified users have already reported, Windows Update can’t always choose the latest available version of the Intel Administration Engine interface. If this is indeed the case, you can solve the dilemma by configuring it manually (either with the Driver and Service Assistant application or by simply installing a driver variant). read more

How to fix an iPhone or iPad that cannot be synced. Unknown error -39 has occurred

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iPhone or iPad that cannot be synced. Unknown error -39 has occurred

Many iTunes users encounter one of the most common problems with iTunes – error 39 with the message “Unable to sync iPhone (iPad/iPod). An unknown error has occurred (-39).

How does this unknown error occur? The iTunes 39 error usually occurs when syncing or restoring an iPhone iPad iPod using iTunes. Many Apple users suffer from iTunes Error 39, especially when trying to delete photos or videos from their iOS devices or download photos or videos from the iTunes library to their iOS devices. read more

How do I fix Android File Transfer not working in MacOS

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Android File Transfer not working in MacOS

Android File Transfer is a data transfer service between your Mac and Android devices. It requires you to download and install the app, Android File Transfer, on your Mac, connect your device to Mac, then you can browse files and folders on your Android device and copy files.

However, there seem to be some problems with the Android File Transfer service. For example, users on an Android forum reported, “I installed Android File Transfer on my Mac. Although it detects that my phone is connected, I get the following error message: “Android File Transfer cannot connect to the device, or Android File Transfer cannot access the device’s storage.” read more

How to troubleshoot the 0x00000bcb network printer error

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0x00000bcb network printer error

Error 0x00000bcb is a printer problem that some users have reported on the Microsoft forums. This error occurs when some users try to connect printers to the local network.

When these users try to add a shared network printer, they get a “Connect to Printer” error message with code 0x00000bcb. Does this error message mean anything to you? If so, check error 0x00000bcb with these possible solutions.

Windows error 0x00000bcb can’t connect to a printer is an error name that contains detailed information about the error, including why it occurred, what system components or applications were faulty to cause the error and other information. The numeric code in the error name contains data that can be deciphered by the manufacturer of the faulty component or application. read more

Bug fix: Screen Time Limits not Working on MS Family Account

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Microsoft has installed a family security feature to limit underage users’ use in various ways, including limiting the amount of time they spend on the system. If you find that Screen Time Limits is not working on your Windows 10 PC or Xbox One, this post may be of interest to you. In this article, we will describe what actions you can take to solve the problem.

To find out the total time your child spent on each of their devices, Screen Time Limits shows when and how much time your child used their devices during the week. You will see a list of the total time your child spent on their devices each day, as well as the time they spent on each device during the week. read more

Resolved: Windows Update KB4579311 crashes Explorer repeatedly when trying to log in

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Windows 10 users are experiencing numerous problems installing the latest KB4579311 cumulative update, and those who manage to install it are reporting various bugs, including performance issues.

Microsoft released the Windows 10 cumulative update KB4579311 on Oct. 13, 2020, and since then users have been reporting problems installing the update, crashes, performance issues, and startup problems.

Because of the different hardware and drivers that Windows 10 runs on, there will always be issues when a new cumulative update is released, but the reports seem to increase with this particular update. read more