Locked files can be annoying since you can't delete, edit or move them, and it is often unclear why they are locked. This article outlines several methods to remove locked files and folders. A locked file or folder is a computer file that can be used only by a single program or process concu
If you're getting the "Default getaway is not available" error and can't connect to the Internet, this article will show you how to fix it. A default gateway allows devices in one network to communicate with devices on another network. If your computer is requesting an Internet webpage, the
The CRITICAL PROCESS DIED (CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED) error occurs when a process necessary to run the Windows operating system ends. This guide will show you how to fix this error. Stop Code CRITICAL PROCESS DIED is a type of Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error. This error is accompanied by a mes
The "Getting Windows ready" loop is ubiquitous and annoying, especially if you have urgent work. In this guide, we present several possible ways to fix it. The "Getting Windows ready. Don't turn off your computer" screen appears when you are trying to restart or turn on/off the computer afte
Windows 10 allows you to configure wired and wireless connections to be Public or Private network locations. This article will show you several ways to change network location type in Windows 10 and Windows 7. Public networks connect computers to the Internet while traveling - visiting pub
Sometimes, Windows updates can get stuck in the "Searching for updates" or "downloading updates" phase, failing to install or configure a particular update. This article will show you several general techniques how to fix Windows 7 and Windows 10 Update problems. Windows updates are essentia
Using Homegroup makes file sharing easier, but many computers running different Windows versions sometimes can't join or create a HomeGroup on their local network. In this article, you will show you several possible solutions for the "Windows can't set up a homegroup on this computer" error.
Not being able to use the right-click function of your mouse can be and limiting. Problems with the right mouse button can be caused by incompatible drivers, hardware issues, or corrupted system files. In this article, we show how to fix mouse right-click problems. The right mouse button (or
When connecting a device to your home network, you may get the "The DNS server isn't responding" error. The troubleshooting steps in this article are dedicated to helping you fix this issue. The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical decentralized naming system for computers, services, a
If you noticed that Service Host: Local System (Network Restricted) is using a lot of your CPU, Disk, or Memory, this article is going to show you several ways how you can fix this problem. Some time ago, Microsoft started changing the Windows functionality from internal Windows services (th