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How to Solve: Windows 10 Updates Failed – Error 0X80242FFF

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Error 0x80242fff usually occurs when Windows users try to install a Windows update. Given the importance of Windows updates, users must be aware of the corresponding errors.

Error 0x80242fff occurs most often when users try to upgrade from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 or when Windows Update components are damaged. Since the error window doesn’t show much information about its origin, finding and fixing the error can be a bit tricky.

So today, we are going to discuss a few quick ways to fix Windows 10 updates failed error 0x80242fff that you can try if you encounter it while installing Windows Update. read more

How to Resolve: DLLRegisterServer Failed with Error 0x80070715 in Windows PC

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DLLRegisterserver failed with error code 0x80070715″ usually occurs when users try to access Windows Security or System Restore, among other tasks on Windows 10. This indicates that the “DLL” file is either corrupt or completely missing. There are several other reasons for this error, depending on the program or function that is causing it.

The details of the error may seem a bit complicated, but the solutions are very simple and easy to implement. Follow the fixes mentioned in the article in the order given until the error is fixed. read more

How to Repair “This update is not applicable to your computer” Error Message

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Installing Windows Update using the offline (or “offline”) installer is a very convenient process because it gives users choices, download and installation times, etc. However, when installing the latest Windows update, you may get the message “Update not applicable to your computer”. This problem causes the update process to stop on your system.

What causes the “Update not applicable to your computer” message?

In general, the error can be caused by an unsuitable update package, an already installed update, a problem with Windows Updater, an uninstalled update, corrupt system files, etc. read more

How to Resolve ‘Outlook data file cannot be accessed’ in Windows 10

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Recently, many people have reported the error “Cannot access Outlook data file” when using Outlook. This is an important issue, and we’ll look at it today.

How to fix Outlook data file error on Windows 10? You can easily fix this problem by creating a new Outlook profile. If that doesn’t solve the problem, use the Repair option or create a new pst file.

For more information, see the following instructions.

What is the cause of the “Cannot access Outlook data file” message? read more

How to Troubleshoot ‘Host Application Has Stopped Working’ on Windows 10

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Catalyst Control Center is the application software for your graphics driver. It is a component of the AMD Catalyst software engine. This application provides video configuration capabilities to adjust display settings, display profiles, and video performance.

The error for Catalyst Control Center is related to the graphics card installed in your computer. You can contact AMD to see if there are updated drivers for your video card that you need to install to resolve the problem.

What causes the “Host application has stopped working” message?

There are several explanations for this error, such as a malware infection, outdated drivers, or a program that cannot access the files needed to operate, etc. read more

Troubleshooting the Unknown HResult Error Code 0x87e10bc5 on Windows 10

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0x87e10bc5 is an error that affects apps downloaded from the Windows Store, indicating that the Windows Store and app files are corrupt. It can also occur if your device is not ready for Windows Store apps. It will display an error message that says Unknown HResult Error code: 0x87e10bc5 and will not allow you to run the apps you downloaded from the Store. The error does not depend on a specific app, but applies to all apps.

This error occurs in Windows 10 users who have installed the Anniversary Update, released on August 2, 2016. The update brought a number of new features to the Windows 10 operating system, but it also disrupted many things for some users, such as downloading and using apps in the Store. You’ll get this error message when you try to launch such an app and can’t get it to run. read more

How to Troubleshoot: Windows 10 Update Failed (Error Code 0x80070013)

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0x80070013 is another Windows 10 update error. After perusing the Microsoft forums and other online forums, it seems that this particular error is a very common problem that thousands of Windows 10 users have been experiencing lately. The bug appeared along with the Windows Anniversary Update, so it is a new bug, but fortunately, there is already a solution on how to fix it.

Very often such errors are caused by virus/malware infection, software, registries, startup programs, updates, and similar problems. In this case, error code 0x80070013 is caused by a driver. Two driver issues can prevent you from updating Windows 10: Either you are trying to install an existing driver, or it is not compatible with the hardware (or less compatible than the driver already installed on your system). Until you fix error 0x80070013, you won’t be able to update Windows. read more

Troubleshooting the Error: A required privilege is not held by the client (Error 0x80070522)

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Error 0x80070522: User does not have the required permissions usually appears when a user tries to copy or change a file that should not be changed. Sometimes this error also appears when trying to add a new file to the root folder.

This is good in that it serves as a warning before making changes to the operating system. However, there are times when you just want to copy a file to a specific folder without any restrictions. In this case, you will have to bypass error 0x80070522: The user does not have the necessary permissions. read more

How to Repair BSOD 0xDEAD039E in Windows 10

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Blue Screen of Death (BSoD), officially called shutdown error, exception error, or blue screen error, is an error screen displayed by the Windows operating system when a fatal system failure occurs. It indicates a system failure in which the operating system has reached a critical state in which it can no longer function safely, such as a hardware failure or the unexpected completion of an important process.

Recently, several users reported that a blue screen of death with error code 0xDEAD039E suddenly appeared on their computer screen. When we looked into this problem, we found that the error under discussion can be caused by various reasons. read more

How to Solve Windows 10 Update Error 0x800705B3

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It’s hard to expect your system to work properly if your drivers aren’t up to par. You used to have to install the drivers provided by the hardware manufacturer, but with Windows 10, system updates take care of that.

And all too often, this is fertile ground for many problems. One common error resulting from inappropriate drivers is known as 0x800705b3. This error occurs when Windows Update fails to install the appropriate software for the hardware counterparts.

So, if you are facing this error and your updates are stuck, you should check the list below where we have listed the most suitable workarounds. read more