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February 26, 2014

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Common Windows Update Errors and

How to FixThem

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In almost every troubleshoot that weve covered, Free Windows 8 &

Windows Update has always managed to squeeze Windows 10 Registry
through to establish a prominent position. And after Cleaner

all, why shouldnt it; This is a handy OS utility used to How to Fix Windows

Defender Error Code

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advancements, and repair troubling programs using How to Enable/Disable

the latest fixes/patches, automatically. In fact, a safe Speakers in Windows 8

Windows user runs this tool regularly and ensures he Install DirectX 11.2 in
doesnt lag behind on the hottest happenings Windows 8.1

surrounding the app arena. However, what if the tool How to Fix Limited Wi-Fi
Connectivity Issue in

runs into perplexing errors itself and fails to continue Windows 8.1
any further? Let alone the original troubleshoot, you
might find yourself fixing this program instead.
Fortunately, we have discovered a list of common
messages that you are most likely to run into, and

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have developed easy steps to fix the specific concern. Common Windows
But first, make sure you run the Windows Update

Update Errors and How

to FixThem

Troubleshooter and Free Windows 8 Optimizer How to Add Reset,

Shutdown, Lock, and
before indulging into further resolutions.
Code 1: 0x8024401C

Sign Out Options in

Windows 8(8.1)

How to Fix Windows

Defender Error
This error means that your PC is unable to connect to
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the Windows Update servers. Here is how you you

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Name by Adding a
Tagline in Windows8.1

Check Internet Connection

Make sure your PC is connected to the internet. You How to Protect Your
can run Internet Connection troubleshooter to

System againstViruses

demonstrated below:

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automatically

fix

network

problems.

This

is Windows 8.1 does not

Open Charms bar by pressing Windows + C keys

Choose Search

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Interface from Windows
8 (8.1) FileExplorer

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Click Identify and repair network problems
Internet Explorer (IE)11

Type Identify and repair in the search box

from the results

Code 2: 0x80070103
This situation may either result if you are trying to
install a driver that is already found on your system,
or when you are attempting to integrate a driver that

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is less compatible than the one you already have. To

address this problem, you can proceed with hiding A M A Z I N G C O M P U T E R

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the update so its not offered again:

Drag the mouse down from the top edge of your

screen to choose Search
Enter Hide or unhide updates and click the icon

Select any of the two links depending upon your

choice
1.
2.

Important updates are available

Optional updates are available

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Locate the update you want to hide and rightclick it

Choose Hide update
Code 3: 0x80240016
If you see this error while running the update

software, it typically means that you have some

installation process running in the background that is
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hampering the update. This can be fixed by restarting

the computer and starting anew.
Code 4: 0x80073712
This is a critical error that implies one, or multiple
Windows Update files to be corrupt or damaged. To
fix this, use Windows in-built troubleshooting tools.
Run DISM tool
Open Search bar formerly described

Enter cmd and notice Command Prompt

appear at the results
Right-click the icon

Choose Run as administrator from the menu

below

In the elevated window, run the following

commands individually

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image

/Scanhealth

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image

/Restorehealth

Restart Windows Update and see if the error

persists. If it does, perform a PC Refresh
PC Refresh
Press Windows + I keys to open the Settings
menu
Click Change PC settings

Navigate to Update and recovery

Click Recovery

Under Refresh your PC without affecting your

files, choose Get started
Follow on-screen instructions
Code 5: 0x80246002

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Similar to the aforementioned error, this problem

means that Windows Update files need to be

repaired before advancing forward. However, this

can often be corrected by renaming the Windows

Update download folder. To do this, refer to these

steps:

Open Start Screen by pressing Windows key

Type notepad and hit Enter

In the Notepad window, copy and paste the

following command

net stop wuauserv

cd %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution
ren Download Donwload.old
net start wuauserv
Open File menu and click Save as

Dropdown Save as type to All Files

Set File name to Rename.bat
Save file to Desktop

Right-click Rename.bat file and choose Run as

administrator to rename the Download folder
Try to install updates again

If your update was interrupted by an error not listed

in this article, Google the code and see what

Microsoft has to say. Update problems should not be

left unresolved at any cost.

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February 7, 2014

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How to Add Reset, Shutdown,

Lock, and Sign Out Options in
Windows 8(8.1)

Apart from the removal of handy options from the

desktop interface, Windows 8 has been widely

accepted by the larger majority. However, what if

there was a way to bring the famous oldies back and

allow all users, discontented or satisfied, to work

through their frequent tasks in a more comfortable

way? Youd love that, wont you!

Well, here is an article that mentions an easy way to

modify

the

Registry

and

incorporate

Reset,

Shutdown, Lock and Signout options manually into

the Desktop context menu. So now, let the

revolutionary journey begin!

Warning: Tampering sensitive registry files can cause

serious consequences to the system. It is advised you

backup all items before proceeding forward. To backup
your registry, right click the file on the menu, and click

Export and save it in a desired place. You can also use

Registry Recycler (its totally free) to scan registry, fix
Windows errors, and backup the registry.

Start the procedures by opening Run box. This

can be done by pressing the Windows + R keys.
Next, type regedit in the text field and press
Enter. Notice the Registry Editor box pop up on
the screen. If you do not know it yet, this is
where all the magic will happen.
Expand HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT from the hive
displayed on the left section. Scroll down until
you find DesktopBackground. This is the key
that contains the context menu that is accessed
by right-clicking on the desktop. Proceed by
expanding this entity and right clicking on Shell
that now appears. Hover over New and select
Key
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This will generate a new key under the menu

DesktopBackground. Name this
creation Lock
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Computer, Reset, Shutdown, or Sign Out, based

on your preference. We will move forward by
naming it Lock Computer.

Highlight Lock Computer and right-click the

blank screen on the right pane. Click New, and
then String Value. Repeat this step to generate
two strings. Name one icon, and the other
Position.

Now, right-click icon and choose Modify. Under

Value data, enter the appropriate text according
to your need:
For Lock Computer, type shell32.dll,-48
For Shutdown, type shell32.dll,-28
For Restart, type shell32.dll,-290
For Sign Out, type shell32.dll,-45
Once done, click OK.

Next, Modify the position value to Bottom.

Click OK to confirm the changes.

Now, create a subkey under Lock Computer

using the same method as formerly described.
Name this key as command and highlight this
entry.
Notice Default string in the right pane. Rightclick on it and choose Modify. Under Value
data, enter the following strings:
For
Lock
Computer,
rundll32.exe,LockWorkStation

type

For Shutdown, type shutdown.exe,-s t 00 -f

For Restart, type shutdown.exe,-r t 00 -f
For Sign Out, type shutdown.exe,-L

Youre all done! Close the registry and press

Windows + D keys to access the Desktop. Right-click

to verify your results. Notice any changes?
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How to Fix Windows Defender Error

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Windows Defender is an essential part of Windows

which keeps your system protected against viruses

and malware attacks. However, the problem seems

to initiate when itself is being attacked due to

misconfigured files, viruses, or corrupt files data.

Luckily, there are several ways you can try out to fix
Error Code 0x80073b01 of Windows Defender. Given
below are a few methods to resolve it:
Edit Registry
The error code 0x80073b01 generally appears due to
corrupted installation of security of essentials. To
resolve this corruption, do the following method:

Open Windows Registry Editor: Press Windows

Key + R to open Run, Type Regedit and hit
Enter

Now navigate to following keys and delete

msseces.exe:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\Current Version\Image File Execution
Options\ and delete the entry msseces.exe
and

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current
Version\Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun
and
delete the entry msseces.exe.
Restart the computer and now you will be able to
open Windows Defender/Security Essential
Repair Registry
Since you have made changes to the registry, it is

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and it is free from any orphaned entries. For that

purpose, it is useful to scan through entire registry

and fix any errors present in it. Using a useful free

tool such as Free Registry Recycler can help this
cause. Use it to find and fix errors in the registry. This

would not only repair the corrupted entries but also

give boost to PC performance.
Run System File Checker
The System file checker scans through windows files

and verifies the integrity of files important to system.

Running it not only finds through the problem but

automatically repairs. To run System File checker do

as directed:

From a search window type cmd, right click cmd

and select run as administrator

In the command window, type sfc/scannowand

enter

The scan should hopefully complete and advise it

has fixed some corrupt files
Try opening Windows
Control Panel again

Defender

from

the

Remove Malware or Other Infections

The error originally appears due to an undetected

virues or malware that stops defender or security

essential serivce to initiate any further. In such

scenario, the ultimate solution is to remove the

infection using any other reliable security program.

We suggest you either Kaspersky or McAfee to

completely scan the system against malwares and

viruses. But be sure you scan your system while in

SAFE MODE.

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January 31, 2014

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Pimp Out Your Account Name by

Adding a Tagline in Windows8.1

God made us all different, right? Then why should

Microsoft use the same profile settings for every

Windows 8.1 user!

Ever since the release of Windows 8.1, there have

been fascinating discussions on how to optimize the
Metro UI, Desktop Screen, File Explorer, and what
not. However, little has been said on how to pimp out
the rather, insipid account name field greeting you

the moment you launch your Start Screen. Whats

more? Its the same for every person, giving you no

extra tagline to distinguish your identity from the

others!

Well, all this monotony is about to change. Read this

article and decorate your account field to become

glossier, fancier, and primarily, more expressive.

While many may not consider it necessary, I suggest
you do not either! Instead, do it as a fun act, and

notice your Windows 8.x experience flourish through

in the process.

Tricking Windows
It wouldnt be wrong to say that this article basically

tricks Windows because technically, there is no

tagline field, only firstname and lastname. But,
that is all technically speaking. There is always a flaw

in the system, and that is what we evil geniuses are

here to exploit.

Start by logging into your Windows using your

Microsoft Account. Next, click your name in the top
right corner and choose Change account type.

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Once in your personal account settings screen, click

More account settings online colored in blue,

located upfront. This link will transport you to your

browser, letting you log into your Microsoft

account to change your display name. To do this,
choose Edit display name from the right pane.

Here is where you let your creative mind flow. Enter

your full name under the First name field, and the
leave the Last name column for the tagline. Put up

anything! Like fixin stuff in 2014, or Registry Recycler

a day keeps Windows 8.1 smoother, or awesome tips

for awesome people, or simply ANYTHING else you
want to wake up your computer to. Also, keep

experimenting with random apostrophes, dashes,

symbols, etc. till you hit the jackpot. Once done, click
the Save button.
Making It Work
To make it all work, what you need to do is reboot

your system and login with a local account. Then you

need to logout from that account and sign back into

your Microsoft account. Sounds stupid right? I know,
but that is apparently the only way to make Microsoft
realize of the recent name changing activity.

Now you are all set to view your change. Enter your

Start Screen by pressing the Windows key and notice

the set tagline underneath your name. Immediately,

you have become cooler, pimper, and loads more

unique.

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January 20, 2014

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How to Protect Your System

againstViruses

Regardless of your specific objective, keeping your

computer safe from all malware is a crucial step

towards PC optimization. Malware is a malicious

software designed specifically to disrupt computer
operations,

considerably.

and
In

unsettle

direst

system

processes

circumstances,

these

unwelcomed guests can go on to manipulate

sensitive computer files and break down the host
machine almost entirely. Therefore, it is of foremost

importance that you realize the gravity of this issue

and perform counteractive procedures right away.

Accordingly, this article mentions effective security

tips that deal with combating one of the more

infamous types of malware, i.e. Virus, and prevent
your system going berserk anymore.
Viruses
While there are different types of viruses, such as
worms, macro-viruses, Trojans, or back-doors, each
are consumed by the same motto; damage system

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device largely through Internet and Removable

Storage Media, and work by reading, corrupting, and

deleting data. Eventually, the machine chokes on

limited system resources and dies out.

To keep your computer healthy by fighting these

enemies, the most proven method is to use Anti-Virus
software.

This is a computer program that specializes in

identifying, preventing, and removing malicious

software from the PC. They have the ability to

perform an in-depth computer scan, and eradicate

any threatening menaces instantly. However, to gain

full advantage of this tool, you should follow these

tips that guide you for a proper usage:

Do not run multiple anti-virus software

simultaneously. This can not only conflict with
their individual operations, but also burden your
PC significantly. Consequently, you will start
experiences countless system lags, extending to
sudden crashes. If you have two security tools,
immediately uninstall one
Make sure you register your software or
purchase full version (if necessary) to allow it
receive updates. However, it would be
recommended that you install one that supports
free updating

Ensure your virus-fighting is enabled to check

for updates automatically. New viruses are
scripted every day, exposing your computer to
unknown threats with every fresh release.
Updates will allow it to equip itself with better
information and greater strength to remove
malware
Always keep you software in the ON state. This
ensures real time protection throughout the day,
destroying any encountered danger, at any time

Perform regular scans, preferably once a week to

obliterate any buildup of harmful ingredients
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After scanning and removing viruses, do not

forget to run a registry scan through reliable

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registry software to remove remnants and empty

keys of viruses. For that purpose, you can use
Registry Recycler, which is free to use and fix
registry issues.

Download only the most trusted security

software from known developers. Among the list
of famous programs, Avast has certainly gained
more respect from anti-virus experts. However,
you can also use alternative programs including
programs among which Norton Anti-Virus is
considered the best.
Appreciating the phrase, prevention is the best
medicine, it would be my recommendation that you

adopt certain precautionary guards, and block any

infections entering your system in the place. These

steps include:

Verify source of content before downloading

Refrain from opening fishy emails

Scanning USB for any infections before opening

the application
Prevention is better than cure which is why you are
requested to keep your pc up to date to prevent any
sort of threat entering the system.
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January 16, 2014

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While Windows 8.1 has hit the most numbers of

downloads as compared to Windows 8, it has also

posed a high number of errors and issues to those

having it on their systems. Microsoft forums are
flooded with complaints of having different type of
performance issues with Windows 8.1.

One of these issues, most people are facing is

Windows 8.1 not waking up from sleep. Many
people seem to be complaining where PC does not
wake from sleep at all no matter what keyboard

button you hit. And thus, requires them to

unplug/shutoff the system to restart in the normal
functioning mode.
Causes
Though, the issue has aroused in former versions

too, but with Windows 8.1 users it is frequent.

Following can be the most likely reasons why laptop
refuses to wake up from sleep:

1. Any recently installed third party program/app

2. Outdated drives of chipset drivers
Solutions
Following are the recommendations to try as a fix to
this issue:

Update Chipset Drivers

Foremost thing is to try bringing up to dated chipset
drivers from the manufacturers website or from
Windows Update and check if it helps.
Set Power Management

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Adjust power management of mouse and keyboard

by unchecking the Allow this device to wake the

computer. Here is how to do it:.

Press Windows + X and select Device Manager

from the list

In Device Manager, look for Network Adapter,

Mice and Keyboard (Select One by One not at a
time).

Right click the Network Adapter and click

Properties.
Click Power management.

Uncheck the option: Allow this device to wake

the computer.
Click Apply and Ok.

Clean Boot Windows 8.1

As said before, the issue can be cause of any third
party

program/app

waking/starting

up.

preventing

In

the

system

Clean

Boot

from

State,

apps/programs are disabled. Therefore, starting

Windows in a Clean Boot State would help you

determine if it is because of any third party app. If

the problem does not persist in clean boot state, it

confirms any of your program is causing the issue.

Consider the following method to clean boot in
Windows 8.1:

Press Windows Key + R to open Run dialog box

Now type, msconfig and hit enter to launch

System Configuration tool
On the General tab, uncheck, Load Startup
Items

Now go to Services tab, Click on Hide All

Microsoft Services, and then click Disable All.
Apply the settings and Reboot your system

Now check if the problem is resolved or not. If your

system wakes up from sleep normally, then it is time

to check one by one which app is causing the issue.

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For that, from System Configuration Startup tab,

enable one app at a time and narrow down your
search to identifying the problematic app.

Alternatively, you can use Registry Recycler as it

features a Startup Management tool as well. Simply
go to its Startup tab, and disable all startup apps.

Also, we recommend, you to scan and fix registry

using this software as such issues can initiate from

Windows registry settings. Fixing registry might also

help in relieving your nerves to fix performance

issues.

Note Upon each resolution, do not forget to reboot

your system to effectively apply the changes made.
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January 13, 2014

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How to Remove Ribbon Interface from

Windows 8 (8.1) FileExplorer
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Unveiling itself in Microsoft Office 2007, the Ribbon

Interface has marked its entry in Windows 8 File

Explorer, but with mixed reviews. While some may

like the quick-access functions provided by this

menu, others criticize its messy nature. If you

belong to the latter and want to manage this

cluttered tool better, Ive got good news! Mindful of

your concerns, Microsoft has made the Explorer
Ribbon optional in Windows 8, throwing the ball at
your court. Want to learn more? Read this article and

create a cleaner, neater File Explorer look. First, lets

familiarize ourselves better with this thing weve been
talking about.

Windows 8: Basic Ribbons

By default, Ribbon view consists of four tabs,
namely File, Home, Share, and View.

The File menu gives the user additional options

of opening up a new window, navigating to
command prompt screen, deleting file navigation
history, asking for Help, or closing the opened
Window.

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The Home ribbon gives the user instant access to

various commonly used commands such as
copy, paste, move, rename, and numerous other
handy options.

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 Next in line is the Share ribbon. As the name

suggests, this allows for sharing files and folders
with multiple users.
Finally, the View tab lets you customize how you
view data. For example, you could opt for
thumbnail instead of details view, choose larger
tile size in place of smaller, etc.
While it all seems too quit at the moment, things get

dirty when you start surfing through different files

and adding up extra ribbons as you proceed forward.

Some of these can hinder your view completely

owing to their larger size, making your tasks

increasingly unpleasant/slow requiring you to find

some tweaks to run Windows 8 (8.1) faster . If you

are caught up in a similar situation, customize your

Ribbon Interface and enhance your viewing point.
Steps to Clean Up Ribbon Interface
Firstly, open your File Explorer by clicking the
Folder icon from the taskbar menu.

Next, notice a set of icons displayed either

above, or below the Ribbon menu depending
upon your enabled settings. This small set of
icons is known as the Quick Access Toolbar, or
simply QAT. Click the downward arrow shown on
this menu, and notice a list of available options.
These include incorporating various functions
into the toolbar, specifically Undo, Redo,
Delete, Properties, New folder, and Rename.
In addition, see the option Minimize the
Ribbon. Go ahead and click this choice. And
there you go! You have banished the extra
wordings, extra tools, extra functions, and
shortened the menu to a more viewable state.
Enjoy the cleaner environment and customize your

Explorer to the fullest. However, if at any point of

time you want to revert to the older settings, dont

fret! You can still bring back the menu simply by

deselecting Minimize the Ribbon. Yes, its that easy.
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