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How to Repair .Docx Files Not Showing Word Icon on Windows 10

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It is very easy to identify the type of file by looking at its icon. This feature helps users quickly identify the right file type from a stack of different file types. If the Word icon does not appear for .doc or .docx files on your computer, this is very problematic for you. To solve the problem, follow these step-by-step solutions and you will see a normal Word icon on .doc and .docx file types.

Why do .docx files not display the Word icon?

This type of problem is usually caused by a conflict with the default program settings in Windows, so you do not see the Microsoft Word icon on .docx files. So, if you suddenly find that the Microsoft Word icon is empty or missing and not displaying properly on Office .doc and .docx document files on your Windows 10 computer, you can try the possible solutions listed below. read more

Configuring the Send “Do Not Track” Requests Option on Microsoft Edge

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Online advertisers rely on tracking data to target their advertising and marketing campaigns. This tracking data usually consists of cookies, browsing history, location information, and other information that is often shared with users.

Just as there is a Do Not Call registry for telemarketers, users can ask Web sites to hide their data from marketers, advertisers, and other intermediaries.

Do Not Track is a privacy setting available in most Web browsers, such as Microsoft Edge. This setting is an HTTP header field that is sent to websites by the web browser. The DNT header tells servers that the user reflects one of three value commands: read more

How to Troubleshoot: Invalid Drive Error 1327 on Windows 10

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Most people complain about error 1327, which occurs when you install or uninstall Microsoft Office on your computer. However, it can also occur in other programs such as Adobe, Epic Games, Minecraft, Autocad, and others.

Error 1327 can occur if the disk specified in the message is invalid. It can also occur when a Windows installer tries to terminate at an unassigned network location. Whatever the cause, there is always an effective solution.

Today’s article will tell you how to fix the error 1327 Invalid drive when you try to uninstall Microsoft Office or another program. read more

How to Troubleshoot: Error 0x800710FE when Trying to Delete a File in Windows 10

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A very common error that Windows users encounter when trying to delete a file from their computer is “Unforeseen error not allowing to delete file” or when trying to copy a file: “Unforeseen error not allowing to copy file”.

This error is followed by an error code, which is different in normal situations, but in most cases this code is 0x800710FE, and it can also indicate that your hard drive is in use. This is a simple error that can be fixed in a short time.

What causes error 0x800710FE in Windows 10 PC?

Some Windows users report that they encounter error 0x800710fe: The file cannot currently be used on this computer when trying to delete a file or folder. This is a really common problem. This error 0x800710fe often means that the offline cache is corrupt or that Remote Storage Services cannot currently access the file. read more

How to Disable Error Reporting on Windows 10 PC

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The Windows Error Reporting feature generates these alerts after certain program or operating system errors and prompts you to send information about the problem to Microsoft.

You can disable error reporting to avoid sending sensitive information about your computer to Microsoft because you’re not connected to the Internet all the time, or just to avoid receiving these annoying warnings.

Error reports are enabled by default on all versions of Windows, but you can easily disable them through Control Panel or Services, depending on your version of Windows. read more

How to Repair: Error Occurred While Windows was Synchronizing

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Windows provides an automatic time synchronization feature that allows users to automatically synchronize time by connecting to an NTP server from the Windows menu. However, users may get a message that an error has occurred during Windows synchronization.

This problem often occurs with some NTP servers, including time.windows.com and time.nist.gov. And there can be many reasons for this problem. Fortunately, you can easily fix it using the following methods.

What is causing the “Error Occurred While Windows was Synchronizing” issue?

Windows Time Server stuck in a limbo state: A common reason that causes this error is that Time Server is stuck in a state between open and closed (commonly referred to as “limbo state”). If this scenario applies, you can solve the problem by changing the startup state to automatic on the service screen and restarting the service. 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