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How to Repair Windows Store Error Code 0x80072ee7 – The server has stumbled

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Microsoft Store is the official marketplace for downloading and updating apps and games on Windows 10. And with regular updates, the company adds new features and improvements to the Microsoft app. But sometimes, when you open the Microsoft Store app to download your favorite game or update an existing app, you may have a problem: Microsoft Store doesn’t connect and displays the error code 0X80072EE7 “The server stumbled“.

Here are some solutions to troubleshoot Windows Store issues on Windows 10. read more

How to Repair Windows Defender Error 0x800106ba in Windows PC

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Windows Defender is free anti-virus software from Microsoft. It is known for its reliability, efficiency and stability, but sometimes Windows Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials stops working and displays this error code Microsoft Defender 0x800106ba with a brief description – The Windows Defender application failed to initialize.

What causes Windows Defender error 0x800106ba?

  • System infected with malware
  • Outdated Windows Defender firewall
  • Damaged, corrupted, or missing Windows Defender update files
  • Incorrect registration of important Windows Defender files in the system.
  • Conflict with third-party antivirus programs.

How to fix Windows Defender error 0x800106ba?

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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

Troubleshooting Windows Defender error 0x800700AA – The service couldn’t be started

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A corrupted system file may cause Windows Defender to fail to start automatically and display an error message with the following description:

Windows Defender
Service could not be started.
The requested resource is in use.
Error code: 0x800700aa.

A manual launch also has no effect. Read the steps below to fix Windows Defender error 0x800700aa.

What causes Windows Defender error 0x800700AA?

Damaged files in the system: This can happen to system files as well as any installed program. Conflicts arise that prevent us from using applications normally or even opening them, such as Windows Defender error 0x800700aa. read more

Troubleshooting: Chromium Won’t Uninstall on Windows 10

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Google’s Chromium underpins many modern web browsers, from Chrome itself to Vivaldi, Opera, and Brave. But Chromium can also be used as a standalone browser as well as others. However, because it does not always behave like a regular browser, some users have encountered problems and found that Chromium cannot be uninstalled like regular browsers.

If this applies to you, don’t worry. Although malware and other issues may prevent you from uninstalling Chromium on Windows 10, it is not impossible to remove it. With a few tips, tricks, and tools, you can remove Chromium permanently. read more

Troubleshooting: SysMenu.dll Issues on Windows 10 Startup

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SysMenu.dll is part of an advertising program that displays pop-up ads and advertisements on sites you visit. These ads are displayed as blocks with various available coupons, underlined keywords, pop-up ads, or banners.

The adware that runs the SysMenu.dll process appears as a program that displays coupons for the sites you visit and low prices when you visit product pages on sites such as Amazon. Although seemingly a useful service, the SysMenu.dll program can be intrusive and show ads whether you like it or not. read more

How to Repair Error 42102 (Exception in macro viruses code) on Windows 10

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Usually IT specialists and support staff are aware of error 42102 in Avast! Antivirus as a form of “runtime error”. The developers at AVAST Software rate Avast Antivirus with several industry-standard error correction modules. Like everything in life, problems like error 42102 sometimes go unnoticed.

Avast antivirus users may encounter error 42102 if they use the program regularly. It is also called “AVAST_MACROVIR_EXCEPTION [exception in macro virus code]”. When error 42102 occurs, the software user has the option to report this problem to the developer. AVAST Software will then fix the errors and provide an update file for download. This situation occurs because an update of the Avast antivirus program is one of the solutions for error 42102 and other problems. read more

What is `winrmsrv.exe` and How to Eliminate It?

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This application is originally needed for internal Windows purposes. Microsoft itself does not disclose all the information about this application and it is quite difficult to understand its purpose. However, it is easy to notice that the process is not used very often. It runs in the background when the operating system needs to perform certain internal actions, and then disappears again.

Many users complain that the process winrmsrv.exe requires firewall access for some reason. The original version of this process does not require firewall access to the network. It performs tasks using what is still on your system, so there is no need to connect to the network. A suspicious process called winrmsrv.exe that requires network access is definitely a virus. In most cases, this name is used by Trojans as a disguise. read more

How to Troubleshoot “Virus Definitions Update Failed” problem in Avast Antivirus

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Avast is popular antivirus software available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It is available in free and paid versions, both of which can effectively protect your data from unauthorized access. It can detect and remove all malware and other threats, making it one of the most recommended third-party antivirus solutions.

When using Avast to protect your computer from viruses, you should regularly check for new virus definitions. This is a database of virus types that antivirus software uses to detect threats to your system. Sometimes an error occurs when you try to download this database. read more

How to Repair SS3svc32.exe Popping Up on Startup Error

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SS3svc.exe is a common adware that is usually installed on computers without users’ knowledge. It causes various nuisances, including annoying ads and promotional offers that appear every time you launch your browser and tries to make changes to your PC without your consent.

Sometimes adware changes the settings of web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, and others and replaces the current home page with another site containing a myriad of banners, special offers, and annoying ads. read more