How-To guides for Windows users

How to Fix ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND Error in Chrome
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How to Fix ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND Error in Chrome

You can get the ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND error on Google Chrome while surfing the web. Basically, this error message means that you’re running into a resource or file that Chrome cannot access. However, in most cases, it doesn’t mean that the resource isn’t there. The issue is that Chrome is unabl

How to Fix ERR_SOCKET_NOT_CONNECTED Error on Chrome
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How to Fix ERR_SOCKET_NOT_CONNECTED Error on Chrome

Google Chrome users report getting an ERR_SOCKET_NOT_CONNECTED error when trying to access websites. The most common cause for this error is related to the socket pools on your PC, but there are other reasons as well. This article will discuss the causes of this error and show how to fix it.

How to Fix "gpedit.msc not found" Error on Windows 11
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How to Fix "gpedit.msc not found" Error on Windows 11

The Local Group Policy Editor is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) that allows users to manage local Group Policy settings on a Windows computer or computer network. However, if you get a "gpedit.msc not found" error when trying to open the Local Group Policy Editor, it may be because it's disa

9 Ways to Open Group Policy Editor on Windows 11
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9 Ways to Open Group Policy Editor on Windows 11

When troubleshooting various issues on Windows 11, you may have to open and configure specific group policies using the Local Group Policy Editor. This article will show you multiple ways to open it. The Local Group Policy Editor is a system utility that allows you to edit local group poli

How to Fix DistributedCOM Event ID 10016 Error on Windows 11
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How to Fix DistributedCOM Event ID 10016 Error on Windows 11

Event ID 10016 is logged when Windows tries to access DistributedCOM (DCOM) components with a preferred set of parameters but is unsuccessful. You can ignore Event ID 10016 since Windows should access DCOM components using a second set of parameters that don’t impact functionality. However, if you

8 Ways to Fix Missing WiFi Icon on Windows 11
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8 Ways to Fix Missing WiFi Icon on Windows 11

Many Windows 11 users reported that the WiFi icon disappeared from their taskbar. Fortunately, there are ways you can fix this problem yourself. In this article, we have put together a list of the best methods to fix it. A faulty WiFi adapter driver. Your WiFi icon may be missing due to

How to Turn off Background Apps on Windows 11
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How to Turn off Background Apps on Windows 11

Background apps are programs that can perform actions even when not actively used. Sometimes, these apps are unnecessary, and users want to know how to stop apps from running in the background to divert system resources to more important tasks. This article will explain more about background apps

How to Fix Event ID 1014 Error on Windows 11
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How to Fix Event ID 1014 Error on Windows 11

Event ID 1014 is an error code you see when your system fails to connect to its DNS server. This article will explain the causes of this error and provide several ways to fix it. According to our research, you can get this error when your ISP-provided DNS server (Domain Name System) fails