How-To guides for Windows users

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

How to Fix UNEXPECTED KERNEL MODE TRAP
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How to Fix UNEXPECTED KERNEL MODE TRAP

The UNEXPECTED KERNEL MODE TRAP error occurs when the CPU generates a condition the kernel cannot catch, or the condition is an unrecoverable error. If you’re getting this error, the methods provided here will help you fix it. As mentioned in the introduction, this error occurs when the CP

How to Fix THREAD STUCK IN DEVICE DRIVER
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How to Fix THREAD STUCK IN DEVICE DRIVER

THREAD STUCK IN DEVICE DRIVER is a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error you can get due to faulty or corrupted device drivers. This article will explore this error in more detail and offer several ways to fix it. The THREAD STUCK IN DEVICE DRIVER error can occur on any Windows version, includin

How to Fix "docs.google.com refused to connect" Error
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How to Fix "docs.google.com refused to connect" Error

Google Docs is a valuable tool that allows you to create, edit, and share documents online and access them from any device. However, in some instances, you may get a "docs.google.com refused to connect" error when trying to open an add-on in Google Docs. This article will explain the potential cau

How to Fix Outlook Hyperlinks Not Working on Windows 11
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How to Fix Outlook Hyperlinks Not Working on Windows 11

Microsoft Outlook users report an issue where they can’t open hyperlinks in Outlook. This issue can occur on any Microsoft Outlook version. This article will delve deeper into this issue and provide several ways to fix it. This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on t

How to Fix Error Code WOW51900118 in World of Warcraft
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How to Fix Error Code WOW51900118 in World of Warcraft

Error code WOW51900118 in World of Warcraft usually occurs when its servers are down, but it can also occur due to an issue on your end, such as misconfigured network settings or a bad DNS server. You have been disconnected. (WOW51900118) In most cases, this error occurs due to unsche