How to Repair Windows Activation Error 0XC004F009 – Grace Period Expired on Windows 10

Microsoft Windows is one of the most widely used operating systems in the world. While it is appreciated for its user-friendly interface, built-in troubleshooting, and customization capabilities, it is not error-free. It is an extremely complex system that relies on thousands of processes to keep it functioning properly. Bugs, glitches, errors, and other problems can occur, which is never a pleasant experience.

Some users have encountered the Windows 0XC004F009 activation error, also known as Grace Period error. This term means that all users who have installed a copy of the Windows operating system fall into a grace period. They can use Windows and all of its features without any restrictions. However, if you get a Grace Period Expired error, your system may stop working properly. read more

How to Troubleshoot Activation Error Code 0xc004f200 on Windows 10 PC

Many users complain about an activation error when trying to activate their copy of Windows 10. Such errors can occur if the Windows 10 product key you entered is invalid or already used on another computer. Microsoft does not allow you to activate multiple devices with the same product key. In this case, you should buy a new license from the official website.

Microsoft will only recognize an activated Windows if the hardware remains intact. Therefore, if you have made hardware changes, your PC may experience activation problems, including error code 0xc004f200. In that case, you should read and apply the solutions described in this guide. read more

How to Troubleshoot ‘Excel Won’t Open’ Issue on Windows 10

It happens regularly that we try to open an Excel file, but it won’t open. In most cases, instead of the Excel file you want to open, you see a blank sheet of paper. Not being able to open Excel files is a common problem reported by thousands of Excel users around the world.

When you double-click on a file to open it, it opens, but you see a blank or gray screen instead of the file’s contents. In this case, you just know that the Excel file cannot be opened. You need to know what to do if the Excel file cannot open. In this article, we will look at what you need to do if your Excel files won’t open. read more

How to Troubleshoot ‘Operating System is Not Presently Configured to Run this Application’ on Windows 10

If you recently upgraded and are trying to create a new user profile for Microsoft Office, you may get an error message “The operating system is not configured to run this application” when trying to access Microsoft Office and its applications.

Without wasting any time, let’s see how you can fix this error by following these troubleshooting steps.

What causes this error?

  • A corrupted file registry is the most common cause of the “The operating system is not currently configured to run this application” error message.
  • This is apparently caused by some Microsoft Office updates released in early September 2020.

How to resolve this error?

Launch the Windows update read more

How to Troubleshoot ‘Problem sending the command to the program’ on Windows 10

Typically, Windows users get the error message “There was a problem sending a command to an excel program“. So you’re not alone. Windows usually sends commands to MS Office via dynamic data exchange. However, if Windows can’t connect to Microsoft Excel, this annoying error occurs.

If you click OK, the problem is resolved. However, when you restart your computer, the error appears again. If the error occurs every time you open a file, you need to fix the problem.

What causes the “problem sending a command to the program” error?

When Windows sends DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) commands to Microsoft Office applications, but the operating system cannot connect to the application, an error occurs: there is a problem sending a command to the program. read more

How to Troubleshoot Outlook Error 0x80070002 in Windows 10 PC

Microsoft Outlook is users’ first choice when it comes to managing email and other data while communicating. It is a versatile and feature-rich platform that allows business users to complete their tasks with ease. However, sometimes Outlook does not work correctly and contains errors. One of the most common errors that users encounter is Outlook error code 0x80070002 in Windows 10, 8.1, 8, Vista, 7.

This error occurs when the file structure is corrupted or the directory where Microsoft Outlook wants to create PST or PST file becomes unavailable. Outlook errors always create problems for users and interrupt their workflow in MS Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 versions. To make it easier for users, we will present a step-by-step approach to fix Outlook error code 0x80070002. read more

How to Resolve “A problem caused the program to stop working correctly” Error Message

If you see the error message “A problem has prevented the program from working properly“, you are not alone. Many Windows users encounter this problem when trying to open any program.

It is a very annoying problem. And trying to fix it can be just as annoying, because you will spend a lot of time reading suggestions on the Internet, and most of them will not work.

Below are some very effective methods that have helped many other Windows users fix this error.

What causes the error message “A problem has prevented the program from working properly”?

  • Outdated DirectX
  • Compatibility problem
  • Screen resolution issue
  • EVGA Accuracy is enabled
  • Problem with antivirus firewall
  • Problem with KB3132372 update
  • Data execution prevention is enabled
  • Damaged or outdated graphics card driver
  • There is a problem with the Skype directory
  • Picture Acquisition Services (WIA) is not working

How to resolve the “Problem prevented the program from working properly” message?

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Recovering corrupted system files with SFC

  1. Type cmd in the search bar, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
  2. When the User Account Control window appears, click Yes.
  3. Enter this command: sfc /scannow and press Enter. The SFC will start scanning all system files and then restore corrupted system files.
  4. Reboot your computer after the process is complete.

Update video card drivers

  1. Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager to open it.
  2. Click on the Display Adapter to expand it. Right-click on the video card and select Update Drivers.
  3. Follow the instructions to update the drivers and reboot the device.

Restart your computer

  1. Press the Win + R key combination to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Then type MSConfig and press Enter to open the system configuration window.
  3. Click the Services tab, select the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox, and click Disable all.
  4. Then click the Apply button.
  5. Click the Startup tab, and then click Open Task Manager.
  6. Check Startup Effects One by One and click Disable to disable everything with High.
  7. Reboot your computer.

Uninstalling third-party antivirus software

  1. Right-click the Start menu and select Settings to open it.
  2. Click on Applications.
  3. On the right side, click on your antivirus program, and then click Uninstall.
  4. Click the Uninstall button to confirm the operation.
  5. Follow the instructions to complete the removal of all antivirus programs.
  6. Then check that the program is working again.

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Troubleshooting: Outlook Trusted Platform Module Malfunction Error Code 80090030 in Windows 10 PC

When you try to connect to Teams, the error code 80090030 may sometimes appear on the screen. This error indicates that “the device required by this crypto provider is not working”.

This usually happens when a Windows 10 computer cannot save or retrieve Microsoft credentials. One way to solve this problem is to remove all credentials from the Credentials Manager. Let’s dive in and find out what methods you can use to fix this error.

What causes the Outlook error code 80090030?

Upgrading to Office 365 Business: This problem mostly occurs to MS Outlook users when they upgrade from Office 2016 Standalone to Office 365 Business through the upgrade process. read more

How to Resolve Microsoft Word Stopped Working in Windows 10 PC

As Microsoft Office has grown in popularity, its applications, such as Word, have gained favor with users around the world. However, the more users, the more problems. “Microsoft Office Word stopped working” is one of the major problems for many worried Word users.

When the “Microsoft Word has stopped working” error occurs, you usually have two options: you can look for a solution online or close the application. If you choose to close the application, you may encounter the problem of Microsoft Word not opening. read more

How to Resolve: MS Outlook ‘The current mail client cannot fulfill the messaging request’ Error Message

Some users who have set Outlook as the default email client sometimes get the following common error message – Either there is no default email client or the current email client cannot respond to the message request, Please run Microsoft Outlook and set it as the default email client when trying to perform an email related action on their Windows 10 PC. In this article, we will explain the varieties of this error message, identify the cause, and then suggest a possible solution to mitigate this problem. read more