Install Windows 10/11 on Mac without Bootcamp [Full Guide]

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

If you’re using a Mac computer, but still want to see how Windows 10 looks like, we have some great news for you.

With Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac, you’ll be able to install Windows 10 on the virtual machine on your Mac.

Parallels announced that recently that its virtual machine software for Mac computers, Parallels Desktop 15 got a very important update in the form of experimental support for Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system.

You can use Mac and Parallels to reinstall Windows or to do a Windows job.

This software offers the best privacy settings for Windows 10 through Parallels 11 on Mac and will allow users to test the latest version of Windows 10.

All that without overwriting their existing Boot Camp or creating the new partition just for the system, but to safely install it on Parallels’ virtual machine.

This update will give you the ability to try the new preview of Microsoft Office for Windows 10, which includes the improved versions of Word, Excel , and PowerPoint, and other new features of Windows 10.

Parallels Desktop 15 also gives Mac users the chance to try Microsoft’s personal assistant, Cortana, and compare it with Apple’s VA, Siri, which is great if you like to experiment with your system.

Installing operating systems on the virtual machines before installing them on actual computers has become a trend lately.

But it is indeed a more practical way to determine which operating system fits you.

Maybe using Microsoft Windows 10 Technical Preview on Parallels Desktop 15 will not change your choice of the operating system, but it will certainly give you the insight in other OS and all it’s good and bad sides.

But unfortunately, Parallels Desktop 15 is not free, it is available to purchase from the Parallels’ website for $79.99.

There is also a special pricing plan for students and users of previous versions of Parallels Desktop. But you can always try a free trial version, which can be downloaded from here.

Best Rugby Analysis Software for Your Team [Great Picks]

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Rugby is played with an oval ball by two teams of 15 players (in Rugby Union play) or 13 players (in Rugby League play).

Both versions have their origins in the style of football player at Rugby School in England.

The basis of the game was well established by the early 1900’s, about the same time that the foundation was laid for baseball. Since then, the game has constantly evolved.

With the development of video cameras, the game has become an incredibly strategic sport thanks to video analysis software.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but when it comes to video, the information obtained by coaches and scouts is worth considerably more.

Video analysis uses motion recording in order to improve the techniques the players use, identify problems related to movement, and more.

Behind every successful athlete, there is whole team of professionals that make sure he/she always performs at top peak performance.

The data gathered through video analysis allow physiotherapists and rugby coaches to polish the skills of their athletes.

In this article, we will explore some of the Rugby analysis software for rugby matches analysis.

Which are the best 6 rugby analysis software?

NacSport Analysis Pro

NacSport Analysis Rugby

Another Rugby analysis software that offers a wide array of features no matter your level, budget, and sport.

NacSport Analysis offers a wide range of versions:

  • Basic suitable for ‘rookies’ in video analysis:
    • Basic customized analysis
    • Powerful video player
    • Add extra info to your clips
  • Basic + for in-depth analyses:
    • Advanced customized analysis
    • Easy access to detailed info
    • Dashboard and reports capabilities
  • Scout + for high-end features with the capability to use 5 different videos in your                                          presentation:
    • Customized limitless analysis
    • Big volumes of detailed data
    • Analyze without video source
    • Add extra info to your clips
    • Two video angles at a time
  • Pro + for high-end processes for professional analysts aimed at elite teams:
    • Panel Flows for templates (maximum 3)
    • Big volumes of detailed data – an unlimited number of videos
    • Dynamic matrix-based insights or submatrix with the capability to export to Excel
    • Analyzing without a video source
    • Adding extra info to your clips – text notes, ratings, draw, compare actions
    • Two video angles at a time
    • Dashboard and reports that can be shared with charts and labels in real-time
    • Powerful search tools
  • Elite offers all the features of Pro+ and some extras:
    • First-class video analysis
    • Unlimited video analysis options
    • Immediate feedback
    • Registration tools that allow you to compile a high amount of data
    • Richer perspective for your clips
    • Up to 4 angles at a time
    • Live stats and reports
    • Stream videos and data
    • Wirelessly share video and data

The software has multiple price plans but we have found a downloadable trial version for our readers and you can get it from the link below.

NacSport Analysis Pro

NacSport Analysis Pro

Nothing beats using a dedicated tool for any given job, and when it comes to sports analysis, NacSport Analysis Pro is the very best.
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Optapro Rugby SuperScout

OptaPro Rugby Super Scout

Opta is the global leader in rugby performance data and statistics, covering all major rugby competitions.

SuperScout allows you to search, view and create your own time-stamped video footage by collecting data about the ball event in each game, and assisting each action with a corresponding X, Y pitch co-ordinate.

The tool can import video and XML feeds to other analysis platforms with data from other sources like GPS. SuperScout has the ability to also recover 2D graphics data from the review video.

Opta has collated the most comprehensive database of player performance data across the major global rugby competitions for domestic and international level from : Aviva Premiership, Super 15, Top 14, Rabo Direct Pro 12, Heineken Cup, Amlin Challenge Cup, LV Cup, ITM Cup, RBS 6 Nations, IRB Rugby World Cup, Autumn Internationals, Summer Tours and selected age grade and Women’s International fixtures, Stobart Super League and NRL.

Multiple SuperScout licences are available that include some powerful features:

  • Summary match stats
  • Detailed home and away team reports
  • Season to date team
  • Player comparison reports
  • Tournament and referee reports
  • Video and SuperScout XML data
  • Player analysis and reports dating back to 2005
  • Performance data
  • Timestamp events
  • Plot kicking data on a 2D graphic
  • Video review

⇒ Get Opta

StatsPro

StatsPro Rugby

StatsPro offers a quality service regarding data gathering from any rugby match. You can also send the videos to them and have them analyzed or do it yourself by buying an annual licence to use this software.

You can use software for free if you want them to code the games for you.

StatsPro key features:

  • KPI Dashboard – one page overview of game data, ruckspeed, return to play time, etc.
  • Player match report and Player Matrix – feedback for your players with pass, kicks and tackles ratings
  • Line-out Analysis – feedback for lineout formations
  • Video Feedback – export selected clips, individual video clips of players

⇒ Download StatsPro

Rugby Assistant

Rugby Assistant

Rugby Assitant is a free software that allows you to redistribute/modify it under the terms of the GNU (General Public License).

Rugby Assistant  key features:

  • Future match analysis – discover recursive patterns in opponents
  • Matches made analysis – player stats and self-assessment
  • Medical stuff -take control of injuries and players availability
  • Ability to check the most involved playes with stats.

⇒ Download Rugby Assistant

Avenir Sports – Sportscode

Avenir Sportcode Rugby

Because video analysis is the first and most important step in improving your Rugby’s team performance, Avenir Sports offers a very powerful and easy to use software to fit any analysis situation, packed into a software called SportsCode.

With Sportscode, you can analyse rugby matches from 2 or more angles to give you a more informed insight into your team’s performance. You can analyze aspects of movement of players, running lines both on and off the ball, and more.

It is worth mentioning that 6000 Elite Sporting Organisations around the world currently use SportsCode.

Sportscode key features:

  • Easy to use coding/tagging templates
  • You can upload footage from anywhere – Digital video camera, TV, DVD, etc.
  • Multiple angle analysis using stacking feature
  • No limitations on how many code buttons can be included
  • HD footage support
  • Can generate a spreadsheet-style analysis report
  • Data link to video for qualitative analysis
  • Real time sharing for coded data and reports
  • Timeline feature that allows you to combine many games together in order to see patterns
  • Ability to play back video in slow motion, frame by frame, etc.
  • Drawing tools to highlight different aspects of play
  • Annotation feature with specific times chose by you
  • Capture video live
  • Review features without stopping the recording
  • Key-moments easy flagging
  • Offline analysis integration
  • HUDL  app – allows players access to the analysis information from any device.

⇒ Get Avenir Sports Sportscode

Coach Logic

CoachLogic Rugby

This coaching software improves the use of video in performance analysis. It brings the teams closer by offering engagement capabilities and combines the best coaching practice by making players central to the analysis process for optimum results.

Coach Logic key features:

  • Streamlined video analysis – easily accesible tools
  • Upload, view, analyse, discuss and share limitless match and training videos
  • User-friendly interface
  • Saves time by completing match analysis collaboratively
  • Upload, move and learn anywhere features by using cloud based phone and web apps
  • It allows players to access the information at any time and respond with comments
  • You can easily create playlists
  • Notifications that keep coaches and players up to date with any information needed
  • Video tagging, match review and video filters
  • Offline analysis integration

⇒ Download Coach Logic

We’ll end this list here. If you have any questions or suggestions related to this post, feel free to let us know in the comments below.

Steven Sinofsky is authoring a book about his time at Microsoft

Posted on by Kareem Anderson

The former head of Windows and Office, Steven Sinofsky, is working on an upcoming memoir titled Hardcore Software: Inside the Rise and Fall of the PC Revolution. Today, Fast Company released an excerpt from Sinofsky’s draft in a Q&A format on its site.

Reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the ILOVEYOU virus that ravaged the PC landscape, Fast Company published its inside account of how Sinofsky and the Office teams handled the crisis as well as other insights from his time at Microsoft.

Fast Company: The story of the Concept, Melissa, and ILOVEYOU viruses is sort of the end of the age of innocence when it came to security for businesses and consumers, and maybe a little bit for Microsoft, too. And yet it’s relevant today as companies wrestle with trade-offs between ease of use, power, and security, and get user pushback regardless of where they land. Given how much higher the stakes are now than they were in the 1990s, should the industry be better at anticipating threats and preventing them?

Steven Sinofsky: In many ways this was the earliest of the battle between “techie” computer people (a phrase popularized by The Wall Street Journal’s Walt Mossberg) and everyone else, whom we always just called “humans.” When we tried to make the PC safer, it inherently meant making it more difficult to do anything you wanted to the PC—such as run any code from anywhere or to script or customize every program. With each restriction we put in, techies would push back. The real tension for Office came about when these customizations were also used to do useful business functions—for example, most early CRM solutions were built as customizations on top of Outlook.

While the released excerpt was in the light of Sinofsky’s handling of the ILOVEYOU virus at Microsoft, there were some interesting reflections shared that include his new appreciation of trust earned. According to Sinofsky, the way Microsoft was able to navigate the ILOVEYOU virus was compounded by its waning trust with customers. Even seemingly transparent communication between Microsoft and customers was distorted by distrust, but that was only part of the issue. The other was the company’s inability to internalize its deteriorating position with its customers.

As reflected in the following years, Microsoft repositioned itself as mostly an enterprise company with a concentration on security, which incidentally, is the same view most people had already perceived it as. Since his departure following the company’s unfortunate Windows 8 debacle, Sinofsky has been among the staunchest critics of Microsoft’s consumer-facing decisions and perhaps justifiably so, as someone with insider experience into the former decision-making process as well as a new bird’s eye view of the computing market outside of the Microsoft garden.

Sinofsky hasn’t been afraid to point out where Microsoft’s recent computing efforts have fallen short with consumers, despite being head of the team that fumbled the company’s transition into modern computing interfaces. It’ll be interesting to see where Sinofsky delineates between the rise of the iPhone, his team’s mishandling of Windows 8, and the company’s Windows 10 predicament.

Monthly Xbox 20/20 series to start on Inside Xbox May 7 with Xbox Series X gameplay

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

If 2020 was already a very special year for the video games industry due to the launch of next-gen consoles, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is making it even more special. If game delays and the cancellation of in-person such as E3 are forcing developers and publishers to adapt, the number of people playing video games at home has been on the rise.

As you can expect, the Xbox team is well aware that more and more gamers have been impatiently waiting for some next-gen console news. After announcing the May 7 Inside Xbox episode last week that will focus on third-party games shipping on Xbox Series X, the Xbox team announced today that this first Inside Xbox livestream will be the first of a series of “Xbox 20/20″ monthly digital events.

“Starting with the May 7 episode of Inside Xbox, we will be showcasing what happens next in the world of Xbox, every month, which is why we’re calling it “Xbox 20/20.” These monthly moments will take place throughout the rest of the year and will be a way for us to engage, connect and celebrate with you about what’s in store for the next generation of gaming, including what’s next for Xbox Series X, Xbox Game Studios, Xbox Game Pass and Project xCloud. Every month will bring something different,” explained Jerret West, CVP, Gaming Marketing.

As a teaser for tomorrow’s digital event, Microsoft published today the following video showing what appears to be the new boot up screen and sound for the company’s upcoming Xbox Series X console:

As expected, this new Inside Xbox episode on May 7, which the Xbox team has now rebranded the “Xbox 20/20 May Update”, will showcase gameplay videos of next-gen titles such as Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. West also added that “We’ll be confirming games that utilize our new Smart Delivery feature, which ensures that you always play the best version of the games you own for your console, across generations.” In case you missed it, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Cyberpunk 2077 are one of the first confirmed cross-gen titles to support Smart Delivery on Xbox Series X and Xbox One.

While this week’s livestream will focus on third-party games, the Xbox 20/20 July Update will finally provide some details about next-gen first-party games. “A number of our studio teams are looking forward to sharing first looks at new gameplay, insights from development teams being optimized for Xbox Series X, and brand-new game announcements,” West said, without naming specific titles such as Halo Infinite. We’ll have to wait and see, but the new Halo game has been announced as a launch title for Xbox Series X, so we definitely expect to see some gameplay footage during the Xbox 20/20 July Update.

In the meantime, we invite you to mark your calendars for the first Xbox 20/20 on May 7 at 8 a.m. PDT. As usual, the event will be live-streamed on several platforms including Mixer, Twitch, and YouTube, and we plan to cover it live on OnMSFT.

Facebook Gameroom not working in Windows 10/11 [FULL GUIDE]

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Facebook Gameroom is a Windows-native application that lets you experienceand play a variety of both native games and web-based games.

In order to enjoy the gaming experience from the application on Windows, you first have to download it, then access the games on the platform.

Facebook Gameroom promises players an exclusive, and immersive gaming experience, while developers who would want to upload their games on the platform benefit from better app launch timings, memory consumption, and tailored solutions to issues like threading, debugging, and networking.

As always, with every invention, there are bound to be some troubleshooting issues.

Users have noted concerns specific to the application not opening, downloading or installing on their devices.

The app is available for download by Windows users. Once you’re on the site, click Install now, then follow the download and installation instructions. All the games will appear in the Gameroom with both levels and rewards.

There’s no need to get worried about the safety of download or installation as the app is whitelisted by most anti-virus programs.

Facebook Gameroom not working: How to fix it

  1. How to troubleshoot Facebook Gameroom install issues
  2. Facebook Gameroom won’t open or load games
  3. What to do if the game download process doesn’t complete

Troubleshoot Facebook Gameroom not installing

If Facebook Gameroom won’t install, here’s what you need to do:

  • If you use Windows 7, install Microsoft .NET Framework 4, then download the Facebook Gameroom application. To fix the installation error, right-click the Facebook Gameroom installer then click on Run as administrator.
  • Windows 10 users need not install Microsoft .NET Framework 4 in the event the app won’t install. You need to download the setup files again and run it as administrator.

Note: if you’re using an office PC, check with your network administrator first because some organizations have restrictions against software installs on their computers, so if such a policy exists, you won’t be able to install Facebook Gameroom.

Troubleshoot: Facebook Gameroom won’t open or load games

Sometimes the problem is not the download or installation, but the launching of the application. In the event games do not run on the app, try to download Facebook Gameroom again, then do the following:

  • Go to Downloaded Games section
  • Click on the X next to the game itself, which will stop the ongoing download or delete the game
  • Click on the game again to download it again
  • Right-click on Gameroom to close it completely
  • Open it again

There are errors you may get in the event the app doesn’t open or load games such as “the game crashed”, or “Failed to initialize Direct3D”. These errors can be resolved by checking your graphics card driver. Speaking of which, if you run Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, check out this article where we list a series of quick troubleshooting steps to fix common game issues.

Ensure you have installed your graphic cards driver because it enables you to play 3D games such as those on Facebook Gameroom.

Check that you have prerequisites such as DirectX 9.0c installed, and 3D acceleration is enabled under your display settings.

Troubleshoot: Game download doesn’t complete

If the issue isn’t downloading the app, but a game or games, here’s what you can do to resolve it:

  • Go to Facebook Gameroom home

Facebook Gameroom

  • Look for the game and try to access it again
  • If this doesn’t resume download, go to Downloaded Games list
  • Click the X next to the particular game
  • Remove the game
  • Try accessing it again

If none of these resolutions to each troubleshooter works for your PC, try updating your internet browser to the latest version.

Otherwise, you can head over to Facebook Gameroom and drop them a message, or use ‘Report a Problem’ link from your Facebook profile to reach the support team over your issue.

If you want to uninstall Facebook Gameroom altogether, including all its plug-ins, without losing the progress of all your games, do the following:

  • Right-click Start
  • Select Programs and Features

Facebook Gameroom

  • Locate Facebook Gameroom from the list
  • Right-click and select Uninstall

Once you select to uninstall Facebook Gameroom, you’ll get a feedback form that launches in your current browser after uninstall is complete, which will request for your feedback about the app.

We hope that the solutions listed above helped you to fix the FB Gameroom issues that you encountered. Use the comment section below to tell which solution worked for you.

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Fix: FFXIV unable to complete version check or update

Posted on by Matthew Adams

Some Final Fantasy XIV players have discussed an unable to complete version check error on Steam’s forum. That error arises when players open the FFXIV launcher’s window.

Consequently, players can’t play FFXIV when that error arises. If you need to fix that same error, check out some of these resolutions for it.

How do I fix the FFXIV unable to complete version check error

1. Restart your router

First, restart your router after the error arises. To do that, turn off the router; and then unplug it. Wait for about five minutes before plugging your router back in. Then turn the router on again.

Router ffxiv unable to complete version check / update

2. Turn off Windows Defender Firewall

Some users have said they’ve fixed the FFXIV unable to complete version check error by turning Windows’ firewall off.

  1. Press the Windows key + S hotkey to open the search utility.
  2. Next, input firewall to search for Windows Defender Firewall.
  3. Click Windows Defender Firewall to open the Control Panel applet for it.
    The Windows Defender Firewall applet ffxiv unable to complete version check / update
  4. Click Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off to open the settings shown directly below.
    The firewall settings ffxiv unable to complete version check / update
  5. Select the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall options, and click OK to exit.
  6. Then try opening the FFXIV launcher with WDF disabled.

3. Disable third-party antivirus software

Users with third-party antivirus software will need to disable those utilities instead of WDF. Right-click the system tray icon for your antivirus utility to select a disable option for it.

If your antivirus software includes an option for disabling the firewall, select that setting as well.

Norton Security's context menu ffxiv unable to complete version check / update

4. Run an adware scan

The FFXIV unable to complete version check error can be due to adware. So, scanning for adware with AdwCleaner might fix the issue for some players.

Click Free Download on the AdwCleaner page to save the setup wizard for that software, with which you can install it. Then open Malwarebytes AdwCleaner, and click Scan Now to initiate an adware scan.

Malwarebytes AdwCleaner ffxiv unable to complete version check / update

5. Verify the game’s file integrity

If you’ve installed FFXIV via Steam client, verify the integrity of the game’s files.

  1. Open the Steam window.
  2. Right-click Final Fantasy FFXIV in your Steam’s game library to select Properties.
  3. Select the Local Files tab on the properties window.
    Local Files tab ffxiv unable to complete version check / update
  4. Click the Verify Integrity of Game Files option.

6. Connect to VPN

Some users have resolved the FFXIV unable to complete version check error by connecting to VPN and then opening the game’s launcher. If you don’t have VPN software installed, check out our best VPN client guide.

Download and install one of those VPN clients. Then open the FFXIV launcher when connected to your VPN.

VPN software ffxiv unable to complete version check / update

7. Edit FFXIV’s boot file

Editing the game’s boot file might fix the FFXIV unable to complete version check error for some users.

  1. Open File Explorer with the Windows key + E hotkey for it.
  2. Open this folder path in File Explorer:
  3. %userprofile%/Documents/My Games/FINAL FANTASY XIV – A Realm Reborn.
  4. Right-click the FFXIV_BOOT file to select Open with > Choose another app.
    • Then select to open the file with Notepad.
      Open file program list ffxiv unable to complete version check / update
  5. Edit the BootVersionCheckMode value in the FFXIV_BOOT file from 0 to 1.
  6. Adjust the B4EulaAgreement value to 1 if it’s not already.
  7. Click File and the Save option.

Those are some of the resolutions players confirm can fix FFXIV’s version check error. Note that this issue can also arise due to server maintenance for the game. You can check if the FFXIV server is undergoing maintenance at the game’s forum.

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How to change default font in Windows 10 Registry Editor

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

The latest Preview build for Windows 10 brought improvements to the Registry Editor. More precisely, the Registry Editor in Windows 10 now has the address bar.

But that’s not all, you probably didn’t know that you’re also able to change the font type in the Registry Editor, and customize this tool even more.

Well, you are able to change the default font type of the Registry Editor, and the only thing you’ll need for that is the tool itself, as it requires creating a string that will change the font.

Before we begin, keep in mind that you need to run at least build 14942 of Windows 10 Preview, as this option is not available to the general public, yet.

We don’t know precisely when Microsoft will introduce it to all users, but we assume it will be with the next major update for Windows 10.

How can I change the Registry Editor font in Windows 10?

Here’s exactly what you need to do, to change the font type in Registry Editor:

  1. Go to Search, type regedit, and open Registry Editor
  2. Paste the following Registry path in the address bar (since you can now): HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion 
  3. Right-click CurrentVersion, and select New > Key.
  4. Name that key Regedit.
  5. Now, right-click Regedit, and select New > String.
  6. Name the String ‘FontFace’.
  7. Double-click on FontFace, and add the name of  a font that is installed on the system as the value. If you’re not sure which font type to add, return to Search, type fonts, and open Fonts. From here, you’ll be able to find info about any font installed on your computer
  8. Restart the Registry Editor.

There you go, next time you open the Registry Editor, the font type will be changed.

If you have any comments or questions, just let us know in the comments below.

Fix: Window 10 won’t play MOV files

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

Can’t playblack .mov files? Is your video application continuously crashing in the middle of a movie or perhaps just after you run it? This issue is due to the update to Windows 10 but you can read below some useful tips on how to fix the video application if it stopped playing after the update to Windows 10.
Can't play movie files ever since upgrade to windows 8.1, Windows 10 Fix
Now it also depends what video application you are using to play your .mov files in Windows 10 because either you have some errors within the video app and you will most likely need to update that as well to a version compatible with Windows 10 or perhaps you have issues with all your video apps in which case this is most likely a graphics driver issue and we will need to update that as well.

Note: Before we get started if Windows 10 won’t play MOV files, make sure that the .mov file you are trying to play isn’t the issue. Check if the .MOV file is corrupted and read the guide on how to repair mov files.

How do I see MOV files if Windows won’t play?

  1. Install the latest necessary drivers
  2. Update graphics drivers manually
  3. Check for problematic applications
  4. Change your media player

1. Install the latest necessary drivers

  1. On the start screen of your Windows 10, you need to move the mouse cursor over to the upper right side of the screen.
  2. You should have in front of you the Charms bar.
  3. Left-click or tap on the Settings feature.
  4. After you are in the Settings menu left-click or tap on Change PC settings.
  5. Left-click or tap on the Update and Recovery feature.
  6. Left-click or tap on the Windows updates feature.
  7. Now you will need to select the Choose how updates get installed option.
  8. You will have there a topic that says Important updates and under that topic left-click or tap on the Install updates automatically (recommended).
  9. After a reboot of the Windows 10 system, this change should take effect and install any necessary drivers that you might need.

2. Update graphics drivers manually

If the steps above did not work we are going to update the graphics driver manually.

  1. Move the mouse cursor over to the upper right side of the screen.
  2. Left-click or tap on the Search feature.
  3. In the search box, you will have to write the following: Device manager.
  4. After the search is finished left-click or tap on the Device Manager icon.
  5. On the left side in the Device Manager window you will need to double-click on the Display adapters category and expand it.
  6. Now you will need to double-click on the name of the graphics card you have installed in your Windows device.
  7. Left-click or tap on the Driver tab.
  8. Left-click or tap on the Update Driver button.
  9. From here you will have to follow the instructions posted on the screen.
    Note: If you cannot install the drivers from here you will have to go on the manufacturer’s website and download the latest graphic card driver compatible with Windows 10 and install it on your system.

3. Check for problematic applications

In this method, we will do a clean boot and see if any other application you are running on Windows 10 is preventing your video player from working properly.

  1. Move the mouse cursor over to the upper right side of the screen.
  2. Left-click or tap on the Search feature.
  3. In the search box write the following: msconfig .
  4. After the search is finished you will need to left click or tap on the msconfig icon.
  5. In the System Configuration window that you have in front of you, left-click or tap on the Services tab situated in the upper side of the window.
  6. In the Services tab you need to check the box next to Hide all Microsoft services
  7. Left-click or tap on the Disable All button.
  8. Left-click or tap the Startup tab situated on the upper side of the System Configuration window.
  9. Left-click or tap on the Open Task Manager feature.
  10. You will have to left click or tap on the Startup tab in the Task manager window.
  11. Left-click or tap on all the applications you have there and left-click again on the Disable button in order to stop them from running when the Windows 10 device starts.
  12. Close the Task Manager window.
  13. Left-click on the OK button in the System Configuration window.
  14. Reboot your Windows 10 device.
  15. Now after the reboot of the operating system you need to try and play a movie.
    Note: If you manage to open and successfully play a movie file then it means that one of your applications you had running before you did the clean boot was interfering with the video application.

4. Change your media player

These days, media playback is pretty well supported in the latest version of Windows. However, certain special file types require more than what Windows has to offer. Check out the list of best media players for Windows 10 and choose one from the list. They should be able to play the .mov file without issue. As a side benefit, the new media player comes with a lot of useful functionalities that can make your life easier.

So there you have it, you got above a couple of ways to make your Windows 10 play the .mov files you want. You can also write to us in the comments section of the page if you have any other questions on this subject.

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FIX: Razer Synapse not detecting mouse or keyboard

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Razor makes some of the most premium computer gaming peripherals, including keyboards and mice. And to make the most of these premium devices, it also offers the Razer Synapse software to the users. However, at times the Razer Synapse software may fail to detect the mouse and keyboard connected to the computer.

Several users have reported the Razer Synapse not detecting mouse/keyboard issues in the Reddit forum.

So I have a razer black mamba mouse and it won’t appear in the razer synapse 3 application but I do see my Keyboard (Razer Blackwidow)

In this article, we have listed all the possible solutions to help you fix the Razer Synapse 3 not detecting mouse/keyboard issues in Windows.

What can I do if Razer Synapse does not detect mouse/keyboard?

1. Check for hardware issues 

  1. Let’s begin by diagnosing the mouse for hardware issues.
  2. Disconnect the mouse or keyboard from your computer.
  3. Connect the Razer mouse to a different computer that has Razer Synapse installed.
  4. Check if Razer Synapse detects the mouse.
  5. If the mouse is not detected, you may have to contact Razer support to get the device repaired or replaced.

Run keyboard troubleshooter

Razer Synapse not detecting mouse
  1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
  2. Click on Update & Security.
  3. From the left pane, click on Troubleshoot.
  4. Scroll down and click on Keyboard.
  5. Click the Run the troubleshooter button.
  6. Follow on-screen instructions and apply any recommended fixes.

2. Reinstall device drivers

Razer Synapse not detecting mouse
  1. Press Windows Key + R.
  2. Type devmgmt.msc and click OK to open Device Manager.
  3. Expand the Mice and other pointing devices category.
  4. Right-click on your Razer mouse and Uninstall Device. Click Yes to confirm the action.
  5. Next, repeat the steps to uninstall your keyboard driver as well after expanding the Keyboard category.
  6. Restart the computer, and Windows will reinstall the device driver.

Reinstalling the device drivers will fix any issues the Razer Synapse app may be experiencing due to a temporary glitch or driver corruption.

3. Reinstall Razer Synapse

3.1 Check for updates

Razer Synapse not detecting keyboard
  1. Launch Razer Synapse if not already running.
  2. Expand the system tray and right-click on the Razer icon.
  3. Select Check for updates from the options menu.
  4. Razer will scan for any pending updates and install them.
  5. Relaunch Razer Synapse and check for any improvements.

3.2 Repair Razer Synapse 

Razer Synapse not detecting keyboard
  1. Press the Windows key, type control, and open Control Panel.
  2. Click on Uninstall a program.
  3. Select Razer Synapse and click on Change.
  4. Click the Repair button.
  5. Razer Synapse will scan the app for file corruption and fix them if required.
  6. Relaunch the app and check if it detects your keyboard and mouse.

3.3 Reinstall Razer Synapse

Razer Synapse not detecting keyboard
  1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  2. Type appwiz.cpl and click OK.
  3. In Control Panel, go to Programs > Programs and Features.
  4. From the list of installed programs, select Razer Synapse.
  5. Click Uninstall and then click Yes to confirm the action.
  6. Once uninstalled, reboot the computer.
  7. Download the latest version of Razer Synapse from the Razer website.
  8. Run the installer and install the app.
  9. Connect your Razer mouse and keyboard to your computer and check the Razer Synapse detects the devices.

The Razer Synapse not detecting mouse/keyboard issues usually occurs if you are running an outdated version of Razer Synapse. In that case, updating to the latest version of Razer Synapse should help.

However, the issue can also occur due to other reasons, such as corrupt installation or hardware failure. Follow the steps in this article to fix mouse and keyboard detection issues in Razer Synapse.

FIX: Razer Synapse not detecting DeathAdder or Kraken

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Razer makes some of the most premium gaming peripherals and offers the Synapse software to customize these devices. However, sometime you may experience the Razer Synapse not detecting Deathadder, Kraken issue after installing a new Razer device.

Just downloaded Synapse 2.21 for Windows 10 for the first time. I have a Kraken 7.1 V2 headset that Synapse detected no problem. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to recognize my mouse.

This issue is usually fixed by installing the latest version of Razer Synapse. If that does not work, we have other workarounds as well.

Follow the steps in this article below for the step by step guide to fix Razer Synapse not detecting DeathAdder Elite mouse and Kraken headset issue in Windows.

What to do if Razer Synapse does not detect mouse or headset?

1. Install Razer Synapse 3

Razer Synapse not detecting Deathadder

  1. If you are running Razer Synapse version 2, try updating to Razer Synapse version 3.
  2. The latest version of Synapse brings support for more devices and should be able to detect your gaming peripheral from Razer without any issues.
  3. Launch Razer Synapse.
  4. Click the Gear icon on the top right corner.
  5. Open the About tab.
  6. Click on Check for updates.
  7. Download and install any pending update in the My Apps section.
  8. Reconnect your Razer device and check if the device is detected.

2. Repair Razer Synapse

Razer Synapse not detecting Deathadder

  1. Press Windows Key + R.
  2. Type control and click OK to open Control Panel.
  3. Go to Programs > Programs and Features.
  4. Select Razer Synapse from the list of installed apps.
  5. Click on Change. It will open the Razer Synapse installation wizard.
  6. Under What would you like to do? section, Click the Repair button.
  7. The troubleshooter will repair the Razer Synapse files in case any files are found missing or corrupted.
  8. Once repaired, close the troubleshooter and reboot your computer.
  9. Launch Razer Synapse and check if it detects Deathadder Elite and Kraken headset.

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3. Reinstall Razer Synapse

Razer Synapse not detecting Deathadder, Kraken

  1. Press Windows Key + R.
  2. Type control and click OK to open Control Panel.
  3. Click on Uninstall a program.
  4. Select Razer Synapse and click Uninstall.
  5. Click on Uninstall again.
  6. Once uninstalled, download the latest version of Razer Synapse from the Razer website.
  7. Disconnect all the Razer devices connected and reboot the computer.
  8. Launch the app and check for any improvements.

4. Uninstall and reinstall the Razer devices

Razer Synapse not detecting Razer device

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  2. Type devmgmt.msc and click
  3. In Device Manager, expand the Mice and other Pointing Devices category.
  4. Right-click on your Razer device
  5. Click on Uninstall Device.
  6. Unplug your Razer Deathadder mouse and wait for a minute.
  7. Reconnect the device and restart your computer.
  8. Windows will scan for any hardware changes and reinstall the device.
  9. Upon restart, open Synapse and check for any improvements.

The Razer Synapse not detecting Deathadder, Kraken issue can occur due to a glitch in the software or due to other temporary issues. Follow the steps in this article, and you should be able to resolve the error in Windows.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game updates on Xbox One consoles with new free content

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

A surprise update for the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game was announced yesterday on May the 4th (aka Star Wars Day) and is now live for owners of the game on Microsoft’s Xbox One consoles and other platforms.

This update adds several new skins for both Cal and BD-1 and a new Game Plus mode which includes two new challenge modes that can be accessed via the meditation mechanic and the ability for Cal to appear as the Inquisitor version of himself with a red lightsaber (see above image) as glimpsed in a vision within the main game.

“From the day we first announced the game to right now, it’s been an absolutely wild ride and a truly humbling experience to see how much so many of you have enjoyed this game,” the announcement on the official EA website reads. “We’ve thoroughly enjoyed seeing many of you react so positively to the game, from your screenshots, videos, fan art, cosplay, live stream reactions, and more!

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being such a supportive community! It means the galaxy to us. Your passion has moved us so much that we felt we just had to do something extra as a thank you, and that’s where this update comes in.”

While most fans of Jedi: Fallen Order likely would have preferred new story content or another planet to explore, these extra play options should add quite a bit of replayability to the title, something it noticeably lacked until now.

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Here’s how to hide your IP address in Windows XP

Posted on by Aleksandar Ognjanovic

Windows XP support was discontinued a long time ago and this once beloved Windows system is out of the picture for the majority of users.

However, there are still some nostalgics that find it the best-suited for the job, due to low requirements and compatibility with antiquated components. And those folks need their privacy boxes checked, too.

One of the main reasons why even the most faithful followers are considering upgrade lies in the fact that Windows XP isn’t all that safe to use anymore.

Security-wise, you’ll have a hard time to protect your data and privacy while using Windows XP. However, there are ways to, at least, improve it. The first step is to hide your IP address.

For that purpose, we prepared a few instructions on how to hide your IP address in Windows XP. Make sure to check them out below.

But first, let’s not skip on the importance of this procedure and how much it means in the modern-day web surfing. By hiding your IP address, you prevent ISP or other trackers to take a hold of your personal data and location.

With some tools, like VPNs, you switch your ISP-provided IP address with any given servers’ IP.

What’s an IP address? It’s the randomly generated identification provided by your ISP. It’s different for every user. Your IP address leaves traces wherever you go while surfing.

Some sites will track your IP and use your geo-location and online behavior to create a profile or pattern if you will, of your online endeavors. And some folks (including us) don’t like to share personal data with corporate snoops.

In addition, some sites provide geo-restricted content. In case you’re not from the supported country or a region, you won’t be able to access that content.

Luckily, with VPN, proxy, or Tor, you should be able to hurdle over those restrictions and enjoy free internet like it’s supposed to be.

How can I hide my IP address in Windows XP?

  1. Use VPN service
  2. Hide your IP with the Command Prompt trick
  3. Give the Proxy server a go
  4. Try Tor browser

1. Use VPN service

Now, this here is a touchy subject. We’re all aware of the massive growth of the VPN services market. However, not many top-rated solutions support Windows XP. The industry is just giving up on Windows XP for obvious reasons.

Even Microsoft discontinued the support for Windows XP.hide ip address windows xp

For the apparent reasons, you can choose to upgrade to a later Windows version or check out the scarce number of VPNs that support Windows XP.

With the reliable VPN solution, you should be able to replace your IP address with various different dedicated servers based in various locations. When it comes to the dilemma of whether to use paid or free VPN solutions, make sure to check our insight on the matter here.

Install ExpressVPN

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One highly-rated solution available for Windows XP is no other than ExpressVPN, a trusted leader in the VPN industry that guarantees to offer you supreme privacy without taking a toll on your PC’s performances.

Speaking about performances, we all know that XP is no longer the latest and greatest OS for a long time now. This is why speed is quintessential and ExpressVPN brings unlimited-bandwidth, and ultra-fast servers with global coverage.

ExpressVPN hides your IP address and encrypts your network data so that you can stay secure and anonymous every time you go online, plus it does so for every single device you own under a single subscription.

Packed with the best-in-class encryption and leak proofing tools, this VPN is your trusted partner in fighting hackers and spies. Additional security-oriented tools like DNS Leak Test, WebRTC Leak Test, Password Generator, and a 10-Step Security Check are included.

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2. Change your IP with the Command Prompt trick

Back in the days, when Windows XP was at its peak, some knowledgeable users found the way to hide your IP address with a few simple steps in Command Prompt.

However, there’s a limitation to a number of times you can switch your IP address to an alternative. This probably won’t work on later iterations of Windows OS, but it seems that it did well for XP users in the not so distant past.

Follow the instructions below to change your default IP address with a new one that’s randomly generated in Windows XP:

  1. Navigate to What’s My IP site to find out your current IP.
  2. Open Start and then the Run elevated console.
  3. In the command line, type cmd and press Enter.
  4. In the input line, type the following command and press Enter:
    • ipconfig /release
  5. Close the Command Prompt and open Start > Connect to > Show all connections.
  6. Right-click on Local Area Connection and open Properties.
  7. Right-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and open Properties.
  8. Check the Use the following IP address and insert these values in the IP address and Subnet mask fields:
    • 111.111.111.111
    • 255.0.0.0
  9. Click OK and wait for approximately 30 seconds.
  10. Now, get back to Local Area Connection > Properties > Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > Properties.
  11. Check the Obtain IP address automatically box and confirm changes.

That’s it. Your personal IP address should change after these steps.

3. Give the Proxy server a go

Besides VPNs, there’s also a proxy server that can come in handy. To get things straight, Proxy isn’t the same as a VPN.

Virtual Private Network covers the whole device connection, while proxies are mainly linked with browsers. Nonetheless, due to a lack of choice in the VPN department, you might want to reconsider using a proxy instead of VPN.hide ip address windows 7

Proxy is the middleman between you and the site you want to access. It takes your IP address and replaces it with the public one which makes tracking almost impossible.

There are plenty of Proxy servers out there, both free and premium versions. In comparison to VPN solutions, you can most certainly use the majority of proxy solutions.

Here’s the list of the most popular ones:

Need a hand to set up a global proxy server in Windows 10? Check out this step-by-step guide.

4. Try Tor browser

Finally, we can’t overlook the most secure browser out there you’ve probably heard of whenever someone brings privacy into the conversation.

Yes, it’s the Tor browser. Tor (The Onion Router) is the open-source internet privacy project packed in one multi-functional browser.hide ip address windows 7

It does slow down your connection a bit but it provides users with almost complete anonymity. Furthermore, you can use it for accessing the Dark Web (or Deep Web) if you’re into that.

Nonetheless, this program is completely free and should work on the Windows XP platform without any issues. You can download the Tor browser here.

Check out this guide and learn how to download and use the Tor Browser on Windows 10.

That should do it. If you’re still a proud owner of Windows XP and want to keep up with the times and protect your privacy, these instructions should do you justice.

Also, don’t forget to share your thoughts and questions in the comments section below.

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How to repair broken PowerPoint files on Windows 10/11

Posted on by Madalina Dinita

PowerPoint is one of the most reliable tools that you can use to create, edit, and run presentations. However, sometimes unexpected things happen and you can’t run your presentation due to broken PowerPoint file issues.

In this quick guide, we’re going to show you how you can repair your broken PowerPoint files so that you may go on with your presentation.

How can I repair broken PowerPoint files?

1. Use the repair option in Office

PowerPoint is part of the Microsoft Office suite. There is a built-in Office option that allows you to automatically repair problematic PowerPoint files.

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.
  2. Select the Microsoft Office version installed on your PC.
  3. Click Change and then select Quick Repair.repair office 2016

Check if this quick solution solved your problem. If this is the case, go to the second solution.

2. Uninstall add-ons

You’d be surprised to learn how many technical issues and errors Office add-ons may cause. As a matter of fact, most users don’t even need add-ons.

PowerPoint already sports all the features and options that you need to create and run amazing presentations.

Moreover, certain problematic add-ons may even break your PowerPoint files. In this case, removing the respective add-ons may fix your problem.

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Go to Start > type PowerPoint /safe > hit Enter.
  2. Go to the File menu, click Options > go to Add-Ins.
  3. Select COM Add-ins > hit Go.
  4. Clear all the checkboxes (Disable the Add-ins) > hit OK.
  5. Restart PowerPoint and check if your broken files are now fully functional.

If you disable absolutely all your add-ons and you notice that the issue no longer persists, you can enable your add-ons back on one by one.

In this manner, you’ll identify the culprit. You can then remove only the problematic add-on and use the other ones if you really need them.

3. Insert the broken PowerPoint file into a blank presentation

Another solution that worked for many users is to simply use a blank presentation and insert the problematic file there.

These are the steps to follow:

  1. Create a blank PowerPoint file.
  2. Go to Home > New slides > Reuse Slides.
  3. Go to Browse > select the broken PowerPoint presentation.
  4. Click Open.
  5. Select one of the slides in the Reuse Slides pane.
  6. Select Insert All > hit Save.

4. Move the PowerPoint file to a different location

Sometimes, the location where you saved your PowerPoint file may break your files due to incorrect settings or compatibility issues.

So, in order to cross this off your list of potential causes of the issue, save your PowerPoint file to a different location.

For example, move it to another drive. You can even save it on an external storage device and try to run it from there.

5. Use PowerPoint Online

If nothing worked and you are running out of time, you can use PowerPoint Online to open and run your presentation.

As a quick reminder, PowerPoint Online is a free tool that you can use to open any PowerPoint files — even corrupted, damaged, or broken ones.

Simply go to PowerPoint Online’s website and upload your broken PowerPoint file. The platform should display the presentation content in a few seconds.

There you have a few quick solutions that everyone can use to repair broken PowerPoint files.

If you’ve got any suggestions about other potential fixes, feel free to list the steps to follow in the comments below.

You should also rule out a virus infection, so check out some great antivirus picks.

  • How do I fix a corrupt PowerPoint file on a Mac?

To fix a corrupt PowerPoint file on a Mac, you may try importing the slides to a new PowerPoint or copying it to a different location.

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Panos Panay wants to accelerate Windows 10 innovation, confirms Windows 10X’s single-screen devices focus

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Panos Panay, Microsoft’s Chief Product Office Officer and new head of both Windows client and hardware shared some important news about the future of Windows 10 today. In a blog post titled “Accelerating innovation in Windows 10 to meet customers where they are,” the exec mentioned the release of the Windows 10 May 2020 Update later this month (without sharing a firm release date), but he had more important things to say about what to expect in the second half of 2020.

While we still don’t know if we should expect another Service Pack-like update for Windows 10 20H2, Panay said today that “in this holiday and the next, we are going to accelerate innovation in Windows 10 to ensure that Windows devices are the best way to work, learn and play. We are going to make important improvements in every one of those areas.” This suggests that 20H2 could be a bigger update than the November 2019 Update (19H2) was, though Panay didn’t give more details today.

However, the exec was a bit less ambiguous about Windows 10X, Microsoft’s new lightweight version of Windows 10 initially designed for dual-screen devices, such as the company’s upcoming Surface Neo. Well, Panay pretty much said today that Microsoft now has other priorities than dual-screen devices. “The world is a very different place than it was last October when we shared our vision for a new category of dual-screen Windows devices,” wrote the Chief Design Officer.

Because Microsoft needs to “focus on meeting customers where they are now”, Panay pretty much suggested that Windows 10 is once again becoming a priority for the company. On the other hand, the exec confirmed today that Windows 10X will now ship first on single-screen devices, meaning laptops and probably Chromebook-like devices.

“With Windows 10X, we designed for flexibility, and that flexibility has enabled us to pivot our focus toward single-screen Windows 10X devices that leverage the power of the cloud to help our customers work, learn and play in new ways. These single-screen devices will be the first expression of Windows 10X that we deliver to our customers, and we will continue to look for the right moment, in conjunction with our OEM partners, to bring dual-screen devices to market,” Panay said.

The exec didn’t say anything today about Microsoft’s dual-screen Surface Neo, but it looks like it has been delayed to give room to the aforementioned single-screen Windows 10X devices. This confirms a previous report from ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley Microsoft explaining that neither Surface Neo nor Windows 10X would ship this year.

Microsoft’s shipped a Windows 10X emulator earlier this year, but so far news about Windows 10X have been pretty scarce. However, the Android-powered Surface Duo, which Panay didn’t mention today, could be a different story. According to recent reports, the device could ship as soon as this summer.

Do you think it’s good news that Microsoft now wants to accelerate Windows 10 to meet its customers where they are, even though that means the company’s ambitious plans for Windows 10X are changing? Let us know in the comments below.

Google reportedly considered acquiring Zoom after Microsoft passed

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

With the coronavirus outbreak forcing many workers to communicate through digital means, the popularity of apps like Zoom and Microsoft Teams pretty much exploded over the past few months. However, Zoom isn’t the only company competing in the video conferencing space, as Google has already jumped in to announce that Google Meet is now free for everyone with a Google account.

If Google has already started opening its video conferencing app to all users starting this week, a new report from The Information reveals today that Google once considered acquiring Zoom before making a push to beat it. The report reveals that Google had cordial relations with Zoom to the extent that thousands of Google employees preferred Zoom over Google Meet. Notably, some Google Cloud engineers even started discussing Zoom’s acquisition plans back in 2018.

“They went so far as to evaluate what would be a reasonable price to pay and calculated the unit economics for the service if it ran on Google’s servers, according to a person who has worked at Google Cloud. Zoom was one of several companies the Google engineers evaluated in this way, said the former Google Cloud employee. The internal discussions didn’t get very far,” the report reads.

A Google Cloud spokesperson told The Information that Google has now stopped its employees from using Zoom since the desktop application doesn’t meet Google’s security standards. However, the security team recommended its employees should either use Zoom on a browser or mobile phones (if they need to).

It is noteworthy that Google isn’t the only company that was interested in an acquisition. Over the past couple of years, Microsoft made several attempts to acquire Zoom. However, Recode has previously reported that “the talks never grew serious”. In fact, the founder of Zoom, Eric Yuan has been repeatedly declining the offers, since he’s not interested in the idea of selling the company.

In response to these reports, a Google Cloud spokesperson stated “the company has never seriously evaluated acquiring Zoom” and there has never been a “large-scale agreement” for Google employees to use Zoom.” On the other hand, Zoom declined to comment on this matter.

Fix: Python Runtime Error

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Programming is pretty fun, but at some point, when you try to run the program, unfortunately, and inevitably, errors will show up. So, causing, understanding, and fixing errors is integral to programming.

There are three significant types of errors that you can get in Python, but here we will talk about how to solve Python runtime errors.

A run-time error happens when Python understands what you are saying but runs into trouble when following your instructions.

How can I fix the Python runtime error?

So you’ve written everything correctly. In other words, your syntax is correct, but Python still doesn’t understand what you’re saying. Let’s have a simple example of a Python runtime error:

  • print(solution)

If you try to run this simple line, you will receive a runtime error simply because you didn’t define the solution variable. The line doesn’t make sense.

To understand better that conundrum, let’s make an association with English grammar. Let’s take this sentence, for instance.

  • Please eat the door.

Grammatically, there is absolutely no problem with this sentence. Everything is there; we have all the syntax elements correct.

But when you are trying to understand the sentence, when you piece up the words, it doesn’t make sense because you know you can open and close the door, even shut it or taking it out but eating it?

In programming, this will be called a run-time error because it shows up before you start the program. There are a few types of runtime errors. In this article, you will learn how to solve them.

1. Use an undefined variable or function

This can also occur if you use capital letters inconsistently in a variable name:

callMe = “Brad”
print(callme)

Traceback (most recent call last):
  In line 2 of the code you submitted:
    print(callme)
NameError: name 'callme' is not defined

In this case, the program returned the undefined variable error. You defined the variable callMe, but you tried to print another variable, callme. You must use the variables precisely as you define them, case sensitive.

2. Dividing by zero

Guess what? Python cares about math, and dividing by zero makes no sense in math. 

print(1/0)

Traceback (most recent call last):
  In line 1 of the code you submitted:
    print(1/0)
ZeroDivisionError: division by zero

So this line returns a runtime error as Python can read it properly, but when it comes to executing it, he refuses to do so as it has no mathematical sense.

3. Use operators on the wrong type of data

print(“you are trying to add text and numbers” + 20)
Traceback (most recent call last):
  In line 1 of the code you submitted:
    print("you are trying to add text and numbers" + 20)
TypeError: can only concatenate str (not "int") to str

This line returns the runtime error because you try adding text with numbers, crayons, oranges, chairs with pigeons, etc. It just doesn’t make sense to perform operations with different types of variables.

You also need to know that Python runs the program in two steps. It first checks the syntax and if the syntax is correct, it goes to the second step of executing the program. That’s where he stumbles on possible runtime errors.

To better handle errors such as these in the future, we have a great guide on how to use try-except-print in Python for error handling.

If you are facing another issue with Python, such as python setup.py bdist_wheel did not run successfully; we have a separate guide to how to use it.

In case you’re having problems with Python, we also have a guide on _xsrf argument missing from post error, so feel free to check it out. Our latest guide covers Cannot open shared object no such file or directory error, so don’t miss it.

Before you leave, why not check our latest guide and see how to fix python27.dll is missing error? If you encounter the Python error OXZEP7 software, follow our step-by-step fixes to resolve it quickly.

We hope this guide answers all your questions, but if you have any others or you run into other problems, please throw them down in the comments section below, and we will get back to you.

How to rearrange items and pins in the Microsoft Team sidebar for a more custom look

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

There’s a couple of ways that you can customize Microsoft Teams. You can add new apps, try a dark theme, enable read receipts, and more.  Another method, though, is to rearrange the items in the sidebar or pin different things to match your own tastes. This will let you put the focus on the aspects of Teams that you use most, be it the calendar, chat, Planner, or any other app or service for Teams. In our latest Office 365 guide, we’ll show you how you can do that.

Step 1: Find and Pin the apps or features you want

Before getting started, there are some notes to better help you understand what a “pin” does in Microsoft Teams. First off, there is the definition of a “pin” itself. Pins are just shortcuts to certain apps and key aspects of Teams like chat or activity.

The Microsoft Teams Sidebar will only show you a certain number of pins all at once. Once you reach above a threshold, other pins go into an overflow area, accessed by clicking the … on the bottom of the screen. You can pin an app or a Teams feature by clicking the … at the bottom of the screen, find your app, right-click it and then choose Pin. Pins should also save across the web and desktop versions of the app so you don’t have to change them manually.

Step 2: Rearrange your pins by clicking and dragging them

Once you’re pinned the apps or aspects of Teams that you want to use in the sidebar, you’ll be able to rearrange them. You can do this by simply holding down your click on the icon for the pin you want to move, and then dragging it up or down in the list. You should see a line appear, showing you where it will be “dropped” once you let go of your click. This will allow you to put it in your own order and put a better focus on whatever you want to use more often.

It’s really as simple as that. There are no menus to navigate or extra buttons to press. Just simply hold down, and drag. If you’re unsatisfied with how your pins are looking, you always can unpin by right-clicking and choosing Unpin. 

There’s so much more Teams can do for you!

Pins are just one cool area of Teams. There is a lot more that Teams can do, including background images during calls, keyboard shortcuts, online presence, and much more. Our dedicated Teams news hub has you covered, so feel free to check it out for additional Teams news articles, how-tos, guides.

FIX: MapleStory runtime error abnormal program termination

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

MapleStory is a free-to-play, 2D, side-scrolling massively multiplayer online role-playing game. However, sometimes the game displays the runtime error abnormal program termination during the launch.

Several users have reported similar issues in the official MapleStory. This error can occur due to a corrupted Microsoft Visual C++ installation or a glitch in the Nexon launcher.

If you are also troubled by this error, here a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the MapleStory runtime error abnormal program termination error in Windows.

How do I fix the MapleStory runtime error?

1. End maplestory.exe process

  1. When the error occurs, and you get a black screen, do the following.
  2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on your keyboard.
  3. Select Task Manager from the options.
  4. In the Task Manager, open the Process tab.
  5. Select maplestory.exe and click End Task.
  6. Close the Task Manager and restart MapleStory.

Ending the MapleStory.exe process from the Task Manager and then restarting the game seem to have resolved the error for many. If the issue is resolved, repeat the steps 3-4 times before proceeding with other steps.

2. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++

Uninstall Microsoft Visual C++

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  1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  2. Type control and click OK to open Control Panel.
  3. Under Programs, click on Uninstall a program.
  4. Select Microsoft Visual C++ 2015.
  5. Click on Uninstall and click Yes to confirm the action.

Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++

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  1. Download the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable update.
  2. Run the installer and install the package.
  3. Reboot the computer and relaunch MapleStory.

One of the common reasons for the runtime error when launching MapleStory is an outdated Microsoft Visual C++ version installed on your computer. Reinstalling the same seems to have resolved the issue for many. If the issue persists, do the following.

Install DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer

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  1. Go to the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer page and click the Download button.
  2. Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions to install runtime libraries.
  3. Reboot the computer and check if MapleStory runs without any error.

3. Reinstall Maple Story with a patcher

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  1. Download the MapleStory game client. 
  2. Next, download the MapleStory Manual Patcher.
  3. Once both the files are downloaded, open Control Panel.
  4. Press the Windows key, type control, and click on Control Panel.
  5. Next, click on Uninstall a program.
  6. Select MapleStory and click Uninstall. Click Yes to confirm.
  7. Once uninstalled, restart the computer.
  8. Open File Explorer and navigate to the following:
    • C:Program Files
  9. Locate and delete the WIZET folder.
  10. Install MapleStory, but don’t run it yet.
  11. Install MapleStory manual patcher.
  12. Run MapleStory and check for any improvements.

The MapleStory runtime error abnormal program termination can occur due to several reasons. The Nexon developers recommend installing the latest Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable package to fix the issue.

However, if the issue persists, follow other steps in this article to fix the problem.

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FIX: Logitech SetPoint runtime error

Posted on by Matthew Adams

SetPoint is customization software for Logitech mice. Some SetPoint users have posted on Microsoft’s support forum about a Logitech SetPoint runtime error shown in the shot directly below.

That recurring runtime error arises when the SetPoint software is running, and it causes the program to restart. If you’re wondering how to fix that runtime error, check out some of these potential resolutions for it.

How do I fix the Logitech SetPoint runtime error?

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1. Install missing Visual C++ libraries with Visual C++ Runtime Installer

Some users have said they’ve fixed the Logitech SetPoint runtime error with the Visual C++ Runtime Installer. That software will reinstall existing Visual C++ runtime libraries on your PC and install all missing ones.

Click Download Now on Visual C++ Runtime Installer’s Softpedia page to get the installer for that software. Close any other open software before utilizing this command-line utility.

When you have that software up and running, press the Y key to confirm and install Visual C++ runtime libraries.

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2. Delete the msvcp110.dll file

Another confirmed fix is to delete the msvcp11.dll file for SetPoint.

  1. To do that, launch File Explorer, which you can do by pressing the Windows key + E hotkey.
  2. Open the SetPointP folder in Explorer, which the default path for is: ProgramFiles > Logitech > SetPointP.
  3. Select the msvcp110.dll in the SetPoint folder.
  4. Click the Delete button on Explorer’s Home tab.The Delete button logitech setpoint runtime error

3. Run Logitech SetPoint in compatibility mode

Some users have also confirmed that running Logitech SetPoint in compatibility mode can resolve the runtime error.

  1. First, open File Explorer’s window.
  2. Next, open your SetPointP folder.
  3. Right-click the setpoint.exe and select Properties.
  4. Click the Compatibility tab shown in the shot directly below.
    Compatibility tab logitech setpoint runtime error
  5. Click theRun this program in compatibility mode for check box.
  6. Select Windows 7 on the drop-down menu.
  7. Select the Apply option, and click OK to exit.

4. Clean boot Windows

Runtime errors can arise from conflicting programs.

  1. To ensure there aren’t any programs conflicting with SetPoint, press the Windows key + R hotkey.
  2. Type msconfig in the Open box, and click the OK button. Then the MSConfig window will open from which you can configure a clean boot to fix program conflicts.
  3. On the General tab, select Selective startup.
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  4. Uncheck the Load startup items check box to deselect that option.
  5. Next, select the Load system startup and Use original boot configuration options if they’re not selected.
  6. Click the Services tab shown directly below.
    The Services tab logitech setpoint runtime error
  7. Select the Hide all Microsoft services option, and then press the Disable all button.
  8. Select the Apply button.
  9. Click OK to close MSConfig.
  10. Thereafter, a dialog box opens. Click Restart on that dialog box window.
  11. If SetPoint runs ok after cleaning booting, you’ll need to figure out what program or service is conflicting with it.

5. Reinstall SetPoint

As a final fix, try reinstalling SetPoint.

  1. Type appwiz.cpl in Run’s Open box and click OK to open the uninstaller window.
  2. Select Logitech SetPoint in the software list.
    The uninstaller logitech setpoint runtime error
  3. Select the Uninstall option, and click Yes on any confirmation prompts.
  4. Restart Windows when you’ve uninstalled Logitech SetPoint.
  5. Click Download SetPoint on the program’s webpage to get the installer for latest software version.
  6. Then reinstall SetPoint with the setup wizard.

Those are some resolutions users have fixed the Logitech SetPoint runtime error with. In most cases, the issue is due to missing Visual C++ runtime components or an incompatible msvcp110.dll for the software.

So, installing missing Visual C++ runtime libraries and deleting SetPoint’s mscvcp110.dll are the most probable fixes.

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FIX: Hulu playback failure error code runtime -2 -5

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Hulu is a U.S. based video-on-demand service that offers TV shows and movies on subscription. However, at times when watching a TV show or Live TV, Hulu displays the playback failure error code runtime -2.

The error can occur on streaming devices such as Fire TV, Roku device as well as your smart TV. Hulu doesn’t seem to have any official statement on the playback failure as of yet and only recommends some common troubleshooting tips to fix the problem.

If you are also troubled by this error, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the Hulu playback failure error code runtime -2.

How do I fix the Hulu playback failure error code runtime -2?

1. Clear cache and data

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Android TV 

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Go to Applications.
  3. Select Hulu from the list of apps.
  4. Select Clear Cache and data.
  5. Once the data is cleared, launch the Hulu app and check for any improvements.

Android phone and tablet

  1. Open Settings from the home screen.
  2. Go to Apps > Hulu > Storage.
  3. Tap on Clear cache and Clear data.
  4. Tap Yes if asked to confirm the action.

Apple TV 

  1. Apple TV does not offer an option to clear the Hulu app cache.
  2. To clear the cache, uninstall and reinstall the app.

Fire TV and Fire TV Stick

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Go to Application and select Manage Installed Applications.
  3. Select Hulu from the list of apps.
  4. Select both Clear Cache and Clear Data.

Clearing the cache can help you fix the playback failure error in the Hulu app. If you are using any other device, refer to the Hulu‘s official page.

2. Perform a power cycle

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  1. If the issue persists, try performing a power cycle.
  2. Power off the device you are using to watch Hulu.
  3. Power off the modem and router.
  4. Unplug the equipment from the power source.
  5. Leave all the device idle for a few minutes.
  6. Connect all the devices back to the power sources.
  7. Restart your modem as well as your TV/stream devices.

 Check your connection 

  1. If the issue persists, you may want to check your internet connection as well.
  2. Hulu recommends running a speed test and comparing results with its recommendations.
  3. You can check the internet speed test using a web browser on your TV or the apps on your smartphone.

3. Check for app and system updates

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Android phone & tablet

  1. Open Google Play Store.
  2. Search for the Hulu app.
  3. Tap on the Update button to install the available updates.

Android TV

  1. On the Home Screen, open Apps.
  2. Select Google Play Store.
  3. Open My Apps and check for any pending updates for Hulu.

Fire TV and Fire TV Stick 

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Go to Application.
  3. Select Manage Installed Applications.
  4. Select Hulu.
  5. Download and install any pending updates for the app.

4. Reinstall Hulu

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For Android phone and tablet

  1. If the issue persists, try reinstalling the app.
  2. Open Settings > Apps.
  3. Hulu.
  4. Tap on Uninstall.
  5. Reboot the device.
  6. Open Play Store and reinstall the app.

Fire TV and Fire TV Stick

  1. Open Settings from the menu.
  2. Go to Applications > Hulu > Uninstall.
  3. Turn off the device for 1 minute.
  4. Turn on your Fire TV and reinstall Hulu.

Roku 

  1. From the Roku home screen, highlight the Hulu app.
  2. Press the asterisk * button on the remote.
  3. Select Remove channel.
  4. Once uninstalled, reboot the Roku device.
  5. Reinstall the Hulu app from Channel Store.

5. Try an alternative streaming service

Some of the content available on Hulu can also be accessed through Disney+. If you continue to face issues with the Hulu app, you can give Disney+ is a streaming service that could be a good alternative for your preferences.

  1. Go to the Disney+ website
  2. Pick a subscription plan.
  3. Enter your details and create your account.
  4. Start browsing the library.

⇒Get Disney+

The Hulu playback failure error code runtime -2 error code can occur due to several reasons. We have listed the general troubleshooting steps that can help you to fix the error while streaming Hulu contents.

FIX: Xbox One controller runtime error

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Xbox One controller is fully compatible with your Windows 10 system out of the box. However, at times after connecting the controller, you may encounter the Xbox One controller runtime error.

The error occurs occasionally but still annoying. Several users have reported this error in the Microsoft community forum.

This error started popping up after I started using the XBOX ONE controller on Windows 8.1.
I had the driver’s from Mayor Nelson’s blog installed a long time ago, but only after ACTUALLY plugging the controller in via micro USB cable this error occurs.

This error can occur due to incompatible drivers or issues with the Visual C++ package. Follow the steps listed in this article to fix the Xbox One controller runtime error in Windows.

How do I fix the Xbox One controller runtime error?

1. Install Xbox One controller PC driver

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1.1 Uninstall Xbox 360 drivers

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  2. Type control and click OK to open the Control Panel.
  3. Under Programs, click on Uninstall a program.
  4. Select Microsoft Xbox 360 drivers from the list of installed programs.
  5. Click on Uninstall. Click Yes to confirm the action.

1.2 Install Xbox One controller driver

  1. Once the drivers are uninstalled, download the latest version of Xbox One Driver.
  2. Run the installer to install the driver.
  3. Once the driver is installed, reboot the computer.
  4. Connect your Xbox One controller and check if the error is resolved.

Note that, Microsoft has stopped providing the direct download links for its Xbox One controller as it comes pre-installed with Windows 10. However, you can still manually download the drivers from third-party sources with a little research.

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2. Perform a clean boot

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  1. Press Windows key + R.
  2. Type msconfig.msc and click OK.
  3. In the System Configuration window, open the Services tab.
  4. Check the Hide all Microsoft services box.
    • This will hide all the essential Microsoft services so that you don’t disable any of them accidentally.
  5. Once all the Microsoft services are hidden, click the Disable all button.
  6. Keep the System Configuration window open.
  7. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
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  8. Open the Startup tab.
  9. Disable all the apps enabled in the Startup tab and close the Task Manager.
  10. In the System Configuration window, click Apply and OK to save the changes.
  11. When prompted, click on Restart now.

Windows will now restart with bare minimum Windows services. Try connecting the Xbox One controller to the PC and check if the error occurs.

If the error does not occur in the Clean Boot mode, it is possible that third-party software is triggering the error. You need to find and remove the software to fix the issue.

Make sure you disable Clean Boot by enabling all the disabled services and reboot the computer before proceeding with other troubleshooting steps.

3. Update Microsoft Visual C++

Xbox One controller runtime error

  1. Go to the Microsoft Visual C++ download page.
  2. Click the link to download the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++.
    • Make sure you select the right edition of the software (32/64bit).
  3. Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions to finish the installation.
  4. Reboot the computer and connect your Xbox One controller.
    • Check if the runtime error is resolved.

3.1 Update Windows OS

  1. Press Windows Key + I.
  2. Go to Update & Security.
  3. Download and install all the pending updates for your Windows build.

The latest build of Windows 10 comes pre-installed with the latest Xbox One controller drivers. So, installing the updates can fix the issue with your controller.

4. Run System File Checker tool

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  1. Press the Windows key and type cmd.
  2. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
  3. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and hit enter:
    • sfc /scannow 
  4. When the scan is complete, the System File Checker tool indicates whether integrity violations were found.
  5. If integrity violation are found, the System File Checker tool will allow you to fix the issues.
  6. Once the issues are fixed, reboot the computer and check if the error is resolved.

The Xbox One controller runtime error can occur due to several reasons. To fix the problem, start by installing the latest Xbox One controller drivers. If the issue persists, try other steps in this article to see if that helps.

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FIX: Orcs Must Die Unchained runtime error

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Orcs Must Die is an action-tower defense video game that takes a more modern approach with a third-person viewpoint. That said, several users have reported the game to be buggy resulting in the Runtime time error when launching the game.

I just started up the game and got a runtime error saying to contact the support team what can i do to fix it ?

The developer recommends installing the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ error. However, the error can also occur due to corrupted Steam files.

In this article, we have listed a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you fix the Orcs Must Die Unchained runtime error in Windows.

How do I fix the Orcs Must Die Unchained runtime error?

1. Verify integrity of Steam files

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  1. Launch the Steam client. Right-click on the  Steam app icon in the System Tray and select Library.
  2. In the Game Library tab, right-click on the game title.
  3. Select Properties.
  4. Open the Local Files tab.
  5. Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files button.
  6. Steam will validate the Steam files and show a success message.
  7. Click Close.

Relaunch Steam and try to launch Orcs Must Die Unchained and check for any improvements. If the issue persists, repeat the steps again for a few times. Verifying the integrity of Steam files a few times has helped some users resolve the issue.

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2. Disable Use Desktop Game Theatre in Steam

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  1. Launch the Steam client.
  2. Open the Game Library tab.
  3. Right-click on your game title and select Properties.
  4. In the General tab, uncheck Use Desktop Theatre while SteamVR is active option.
  5. Click Close.
  6. Relaunch Orcs Must Die Unchained and check if the runtime error is resolved.

3. Reinstall or update Microsoft Visual C++

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  1. Go to the Microsoft support page to download Visual C++.
  2. Scroll down to the Visual Studio 2015, 2017, and 2019 section.
  3. Click the vc_redist.x86.exe file link to download the latest version of Visual C++ to your computer.
  4. Make sure you select the correct version that is compatible with your Windows edition.
  5. Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  6. Reboot the computer before launching the game.

Once installed, launch Steam and open the game with the runtime error and check for any improvements. If the issue persists, uninstall and reinstall Visual C++.

3.1 Remove and Reinstall Visual C++

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  1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  2. Type control and click OK.
  3. In Control Panel, go to Programs > Programs and Features.
  4. From the list of installed apps, select Visual C++ 2017 or 2015.
  5. Click on Uninstall > Yes to confirm the action.
  6. Once uninstalled, visit the Microsoft Visual C++ download page and download the installer.
  7. If you have the installer downloaded, you don’t need to download it all again.
  8. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

If the issue persists, uninstall Visual C++ 2010 (both 32-bit and 64-bit) version, restart the computer and reinstall Visual C++ 2010 again to see if that helps you resolve the issue.

The Desktop Theatre Mode allows the users to play any Steam game with their Vive VR headset. However, the feature is most likely causing issues with the game launch resulting in a runtime error. Disable the feature and that should fix the problem.

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Microsoft news recap: 75 million daily active Microsoft Teams users, Build 2020 free to attend online, and more

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft news recap is a weekly feature highlighting the top Microsoft news stories of the past week. Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy the read!

Microsoft Teams now has more than 75 million daily active users

As more and more businesses turn to remote working in the face of the global pandemic, Microsoft Teams was able to cross the 75 million daily active users milestone this month.

Build 2020 will reportedly be free to attend online (updated: free registration now open)

Microsoft’s annual Build conference is going online this year. What’s more, it will be free to attend, with registrations now open.

New details about Surface Earbuds and new Surface headphones leak

Information on Microsoft’s upcoming audio devices, Surface Earbuds and Surface headphones, has leaked. A manual for the Surface Earbuds is reportedly listed on an FCC listing, and gives information on touch gestures, whilst a separate report shows that the Surface headphones could support Bluetooth 5.0, have 20 hours of battery life, and more.

Microsoft rebrands Visual Studio Online as “Codespaces”

This month has seen the announcement that Visual Studio Online will be rebranded to become Visual Studio Codespaces. Amongst the news, Microsoft is also lowering the pricing for Codespaces Azure Compute.

Visual Studio Codespaces

That’s it for this week. We’ll be back next week with more Microsoft news.

How to Fix Hl1000 Error Code in Spectrum: 4 Easy Ways

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Are you also dealing with the Spectrum On Demand error hl1000? We got you covered

The hl1000 error is most likely a sign of a wrong startup attempt of your device or a data issue on the receiver. Sometimes, an outdated version of the app itself may mess things up.

Let us point you toward some working solutions.

How can I fix Spectrum On Demand error hl1000?

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The steps detailed here are specifically for the Android operating system, and the steps vary a bit based on the device. Nevertheless, they should work.

1. Restart both your receiver and your streaming device

  1. First of all, sign in to your Spectrum account using the ID and password of the associated email account.
  2. Select the Services tab.
  3. Choose the TV tab.
  4. Select Experiencing Issues? next.
  5. Finally, choose the option saying Reset Equipment.

2. Reset the receiver data

  1. Press the Menu button on the original remote control. This will immediately open a new menu window.
  2. Select the Settings and support tab and press the OK button.
  3. Up next, go to the Account overview section and select it.
  4. Find the Equipment section and tap the OK button to choose it.
  5. Finally, go to the Reset data option and press the OK button to select the same.

In case you already restarted both your receiver and your streaming device to no avail, try resetting the receiver data as well.

Chances are it wasn’t configured correctly from the start, yet the above steps will fix the issue in no time.

3. Check for any new Spectrum TV app updates

  1. Select the Apps option on your TV.
  2. Choose the Google Play Store option.
  3. Click on the Settings option and select the Auto Update Apps.
  4. Finally, click on the Auto Update Apps at any time and wait for the process to be completed.

If you’re still having trouble, your next troubleshooting attempt would be to update the Spectrum TV app. Check to see if the Spectrum On Demand error hl1000 persists even after the TV is updated.

Perform the same on your Android/iOS smartphone, Xbox One, or Roku device.

4. Reinstall the app

  1. Enter the Google Play Store and search for Spectrum TV.
  2. After locating it, click on the Install button to start the download procedure.
  3. Once the installation process is over, sign in to the Spectrum TV account by providing the necessary username and password.
  4. Confirm that the issue has been fixed.

If you have encountered the Spectrum remote volume not working error, it could be due to an outdated app version; read this guide to learn more.

The evidence you’ve gathered should have narrowed down possible root causes and helped you fix the Spectrum On Demand error hl1000 for good.

If interested, you can check out the Spectrum internet charges and the professional installation charges to sort it out; read this guide to learn more.

Don’t hesitate to drop us a line in the comments if you’re aware of any other working solutions.

Fix Spectrum error code WUC-1002 with ease

Posted on by Loredana Harsana

Spectrum has a great arsenal of bundles and standalone telecom services for those looking for popular cable networks and high-speed Internet. What about the Spectrum error code WUC-1002?

You never saw it coming. However, that bold message stating Service Unavailable. We’re sorry, something didn’t work quite right. Please try again. If you contact us, please provide this error code: WUC-1002 is there to stay.

Once you encounter it, chances are you cannot stop yourself from developing theories related to the root cause of the issue.

To save you the trouble, let us be clear from the start that the problem is reported to occur while you attempt to stream multiple contents at the same time.

Moreover, it’s also related to trying to access a channel that you are not subscribed to. Now that you’ve gathered basic background info, let’s see how to make the Spectrum error code WUC-1002 go away.

How can I fix Spectrum error code WUC-1002?

1. Make sure the channel you are trying to view is part of the package

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This may sound childish, but double-checking that the Spectrum package you are subscribed to includes the channel you are trying to access cannot hurt.

Spectrum does offer a wide range of package options, so it’s only natural to get confused.

Moreover, do note that your viewing package must include not only the exact channel but precisely the same viewing resolution too.

If you discover nothing suspicious in this regard, you may also restart the channel.

2. Reboot your Spectrum receiver

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If you’re experiencing this issue regularly and you’ve already ruled out the possibility of an entitlement error, this is another fix confirmed to work by users encountering the Spectrum error code WUC-1002.

You may also try to reboot your receiver by unplugging the power cord. Then, allow at least 60 seconds before plugging it back in.

Don’t hesitate to also reboot your streaming device.

3. Reinstall the Spectrum TV app

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If the procedures you tried made no difference, you should take into consideration uninstalling and installing the Spectrum TV app again.

In order to do that on your Roku device, go to the Channel Store and locate the Spectrum TV application. Then, hit the Install button.

After the installation process is complete, you may launch the Spectrum TV channel using your ID and password. Don’t forget to click the Agree button on the licensing terms page.

Since the Spectrum TV app is available for a variety of smartphones and tablets running on Android 5.0 or higher, Roku, iOS, and Amazon devices, consider applying the appropriate installation steps.

These are a few methods that should get the Spectrum error code WUC-1002 fixed in no time.

If you do have further questions regarding this subject, don’t hesitate to use the comments area below.

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Get Microsoft Internet Checkers on Windows 10/11

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina
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Play the Checkers game in Windows 10 with the best apps by bringing back Internet Checkers.

Pretty much like Outlook Express, Microsoft has decided not to support Internet Checkers in Windows 10, . We’ve also talked about the disappearance of Windows Live Messenger in Windows 10, . is the first operating system from Microsoft to support touchscreen, so playing checkers can become a real fun activity. However, sadly, Microsoft has decided not to support Internet Checkers inside , Windows 10 or Windows RT, so we are being left with quite a few options to get it back.

What you need to understand is that Internet Checkers is GONE from Windows 10, by default and will never return, most likely. It’s pretty hard to imagine that Microsoft will bring it back, but who knows.

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The single solution that we here, at WindowsReport have found, to play Internet Checkers in Windows 10, exactly as it was in Windows 7 is to download it from the BetaArchive forum, but we can’t guarantee that it will work for sure. You’ll just have to deal with the fact that it no longer works and try the following alternatives.

Personally, I can guarantee you these are some awesome checkers apps and you won’t regret a single minute having tried them. However, we will be working on a post to cover even more similar apps, so stay tuned.

Checkers alternatives to Internet Checkers in Windows 10

Thanks to the Microsoft Store that is constantly populated with more and more apps, we can find a lot of good apps, only if we search good enough. We did this for you and compiled a list with some of the best checker apps so you won’t be nostalgic for Internet Checkers. Here they are:

Internet checkers games

If you’re into puzzle and mind games, then most likely you’ll also enjoy our collection of chess apps for Windows 10. We hope that you’ll find the checkers apps for Windows 10, good enough and that you’ll be able to get over the lack of support for Internet Checkers. It might sound stupid for some, but I know how can one get “attached” to something, even if we’re talking about a game here.

From new Edge features to natural language queries in Excel, here’s our recap of the Microsoft 365 April updates

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft has published its monthly roundup of all the new features and changes to Microsoft 365, including the official rebranding of Office 365 for consumers that happened on April 21. Many of this month’s updates focus on helping companies and users stay connected, productive, and secure as many users transition to working remotely full-time.

Microsoft Edge improvements

Microsoft Edge received multiple updates this month including InPrivate Search with InPrivate browsing, which will not record Bing searches when a user is browsing in an InPrivate window. When using InPrivate mode, Bing also won’t allow you to sign into your Microsoft account so that your searches won’t be saved to Bing or the Microsoft browsing history.

Microsoft also announced several upcoming Edge features like smart copy that lets users select content and it into a document or e-mail with the same formatting, and new vertical tabs to make it easier for users to organize their existing open tabs. Microsoft Edge will also add some notable security improvements with a new Password Monitor, which will let users know when their passwords may have been compromised and appears to be similar to Firefox’s Monitor service.

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New copy and paste between tabs with smart copy

Excel adds natural language queries, Outlook gets calendar improvements

For Excel users, the new natural language queries are now generally available on the ribbon inside the Ideas pane. Once added, the new natural language query option lets any user search for data using natural language by simply opening the “ideas” pane in Excel and entering a question in the query box. Excel

New natural language queries in Excel

Outlook will also receive a new feature in the calendar settings that lets the user end meetings early to help avoid creating upcoming scheduling conflicts. The goal of the new calendar feature is to try to give users 5, 10, or even 15 minutes back from every meeting.

Yammer for Teams and mobile app update

In terms of what’s new this month, Microsoft has placed a lot of emphasis on the new Yammer Communities app now available for Microsoft Teams. In addition to their new integration with Teams, Microsoft also released a redesigned Yammer mobile app that brings a new experience for live events, comments, and improved upload times.

Yammer for Microsoft Teams
New Yammer integration for Microsoft Teams

 

Visio adds new features

For Visio users, the web app received multiple improvements and capabilities. Users can now replace a specific shape in a diagram with a different one while allowing the user to retain the connectors, formatting, and everything else the original shape had. There is also a new feature to add images to diagrams across documents, as well as a pinch-to-zoom gesture to make it easier to focus on a specific part of a diagram.

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Visio for the web received several new updates.

Microsoft 365 Premium

Microsoft 365 Business Premium now includes a full Azure AD Premium P1 license that gives businesses greater flexibility when it comes to letting employees access work apps securely. “With this addition, customers will now get features like Cloud App Discovery, application proxy, dynamic groups, and more, which help employees maintain secure access to work apps from home,” the company explained.

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New remote work capabilities with Microsoft 365 Business Premium

As more companies embrace employees working remotely, Microsoft added a new feature to the Microsoft 365 usage reports that will let let businesses see more into employee activity including calendar and app activity. There’s also a new card in the usage report homepage that specifically looks at how remote work tools are being used during this time, such as whether e-mail or Teams usage has increased or decreased.

MIcrosoft 365 usage reports

With Microsoft announcing this week that Microsoft Teams now has 75 million daily active users, Microsoft is committed to improving the applications and services for remote workers, and this month’s updates add new user experiences, integrations, and security improvements to make working remotely just a little easier.

The Game Awards creator announces Summer Game Fest digital event with support from Xbox, other publishers

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Geoff Keighley a former video games journalist known for creating The Game Awards ceremony announced a new 4-month digital event named Summer Game Fest today. With E3 being cancelled this year, the Summer Game Fest aims to bring video games fans “a season of breaking news, in-game events, and free playable content.”

Keighly will serve as a curator for the event, which will act as a hub for major game announcements planned for this spring and summer. The organizer has managed to get the biggest game publishers and board including Microsoft, Sony, Bethesda, Activision, EA, Square Enix, and more. Interestingly, Xbox is one of the partners that will give fans access to some playable demos during the event, though details are still unclear at this time.

The cancellation of E3 2020 in June has certainly left a big void to fill this year. IGN, one of the biggest video games website moved first by announcing its own Summer of Gaming event in June, and it will be interesting to see if IGN’s initiative could be overshadowed by Keighley’s four-months long Summer Game Fest.

PSA: Wunderlist is shutting down on May 6, but you can import all your tasks into Microsoft To-Do

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced its plans to sunset Wunderlist, the task manager app it acquired in 2015 that has now been replaced by Microsoft To-Do. Wunderlist will finally shut down on May 6, and the Redmond giant has started sending emails to Wunderlist users to remind them to import their tasks into Microsoft To-Do as soon as possible.

If you have yet to make the transition to Microsoft To-Do, here’s a step by step guide to help you import your Wunderlist tasks into the app:

  1. Download the Microsoft To Do app on Windows 10 or macOS
  2. Sign in with your Microsoft account, or create one if you don’t already have one
  3. Go into Settings, and click on the Wunderlist button to import your tasks

Microsoft To Do now offers plenty of power-user features including list sharing, subtasks, folders, reminders and due dates, file attachments, as well as a dark mode. Since Microsoft has recently added Microsoft To Do to the Microsoft Mobile Apps and Experiences org, you should expect this app to get even more attention in the future.

Even though Wunderlist will stop syncing tasks starting May 6, users will still be able to migrate tasks and lists into Microsoft To Do until June 30. Do you think Microsoft To Do has already surpassed Wunderlist, or will you miss using the latter? Let us know in the comments below.

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Schools can now use Microsoft Teams for free to hold host virtual graduation ceremonies

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

In response to more schools and universities banning all in-person and drive-through graduation ceremonies amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Microsoft has announced a free limited-time virtual graduation plan for schools, allowing students to celebrate their graduation on Microsoft Teams during the lockdown. The company announced the limited-time offer for the holders of a Microsoft Office 365 A1 faculty license on its Educational blog yesterday, adding that the offer would be only valid until July 1.

“Users with the Microsoft Office 365 A1 faculty license, which is free for educational institutions, will have the ability to host and broadcast Teams live events for a limited time. That means users with A1 faculty licenses can host a virtual graduation, alumni summit, or any live event for up to 20,000 attendees, at no extra cost,” the company explained.

To cope with the increasing need to communicate virtually, the software giant has also extended the maximum length of live events to 16 hours, along with the ability to hold 50 concurrent live events through May 2020. Furthermore, Microsoft understands that graduations and celebrations come in various forms. The company suggested a couple of ways you can celebrate your accomplishments:

  • Celebrate with photos and videos: Use FlipGrid, PowerPoint or Microsoft Sway for a simple online celebration.
  • Create a pre-recorded digital graduation: A pre-recorded event may be ideal if you are not considering a live event or if you’ll have attendees in multiple time zones.
  • Host a digital graduation with Microsoft Teams live events: If a live event is preferred, consider incorporating both live and pre-recorded content including speeches by faculty and students, graduate slideshows, and even musical or other artistic performances.

With this virtual graduation opportunity, Microsoft has once again proved that it has students in mind during these unprecedented times. Even though a virtual event may not be as exciting as a physical gathering, it’s hopefully a good enough initiative for the thousands of students expected to graduate this year.

Microsoft opens up about how Teams made the 2020 NFL Draft successful

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

In a new blog post, Microsoft is opening up about how its Teams service made the three-day-long 2020 NFL Draft possible. The company explained the major hurdles faced by the league due to the Coronavirus, and how Microsoft was in a unique position to help ensure teams could still pick from their pool of upcoming stars for the new NFL season.

According to the blog post, using Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft products to ensure the NFL draft could go on in virtual form was “the ideal solution.” The company highlighted its seven-year partnership with the league, which has helped NFL teams “transform their technology both on-field and off.”

More importantly, though, the post explains the technical aspects of how Teams was used during the April 23-25 event. There were apparently 32 separate private Teams channels within the NFL organization for each NFL team, where guests could join. Each club was then able to communicate from within their own organization and also with the NFL in this private channel, without seeing the other clubs’ activities. In Microsoft’s words:

“Each club would be given access to a form, where they could fill in the draftee’s name, college and other information. If the team “on the clock” submitted incorrect information, the club’s private channel would be notified of the error; if everything was in order, the NFL would authenticate the pick, then a Microsoft tool called Power Automate would automatically post it on the private “Head Table” channel and simultaneously relay it to Commissioner Goodell’s Surface tablet so the pick could be transferred to the paper card and announced on-air.

To ensure Teams was able to handle all this traffic, Microsoft spent a few weeks with a team of people from the NFL to do a dry run and a mock draft of 100 people. “Teams is a very flexible collaborative tool, It was a coming together of Microsoft Teams as the shell, private channels for security, Forms for a simple way to submit the picks, and Power Automate to make sure all this routing is enforced,” said Jeff Teper, Microsoft Teams corporate vice president.

Microsoft’s post also explains how some NFL teams like the Jaguars and the Kansas City Chiefs easily became familiar with Teams. The app was apparently used behind the scenes by these teams before the draft, too, with features like screen sharing, meeting recordings, and more coming handy.

The 2020 virtual NFL Draft was watched by over 15.6 million people. It was an all-time high, up 37% from 2019, passing the NFL’s previous high of 12.4 million viewers in 2014.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Yakuza 0, and Sonic Mania are free to play with Xbox Live Gold this weekend

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can enjoy another Free Play Days event this weekend. The open-world RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance, the action-adventure game Yakuza 0 and the retro platformer Sonic Mania are all free-to-play through Sunday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

All three games are also discounted during the event, and all your progress will be saved if you decide to purchase them. However, it’s worth noting that both Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Yakuza 0 are currently free to play with Xbox Game Pass.

Microsoft’s Xbox Free Play Days event have been pretty regular in the past couple of weeks, and the company seems well aware that more people have been playing games at home since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week, the company announced that the number of active Xbox Live active users had grown to nearly 90 million during the past quarter.

Microsoft explains how to work with multiple Edge profiles

Posted on by Don Sharpe

Microsoft built the new Chromium-based Edge to stand out in different areas, including security and privacy. Today, the company is talking up the browser’s ability to support multiple user profiles.

It has actually gone ahead and published something of a how-to guide regarding that feature. If you downloaded Edge for both personal and business or official use, continue reading.

Multiple Edge profiles help to separate browsing data

Microsoft said that the objective of creating multiple profiles in Edge is to separate browsing data.

The feature comes in handy when you need to work from home using your personal device from time to time. It ensures that your private browsing data does not mix up with official data when you are accessing business or company files.

Microsoft Edge’s “Profiles” feature is a great way to do this, whether you’re switching between work and personal browsing, juggling your job and freelancing business, or managing your tasks as an admin alongside other responsibilities.

How to set up more than one user profile

To create multiple profiles in Edge:

  • Locate the profile icon to the right of your browser’s address bar and click it
  • Click add profile
  • Click add on the confirmation window that comes up

Each profile you create will get a desktop icon. Clicking the icon opens a window separate from other user profiles.

Also, each profile icon functions as any other Windows 10 app shortcut. So you can pin it to your Taskbar for quicker access.

How to transition between profiles

There are three ways to manually do this:

  1. You can open any user profile by clicking on its desktop or taskbar shortcut, or
  2. Go to the profile flyout and click the appropriate profile icon, or
  3. Copy and paste the address edge://settings/profiles to the URL bar and access the profiles page

Accessing websites through the right user profile

Microsoft has already updated Edge with an automatic way to switch between private and business profiles. The feature prompts you when you are about to open a website link or access a web portal in the wrong profile.

The other option is to set a default profile. This capability is available to users of Edge 81 and higher.

Edge is playing catch up to more established browsers like Chrome and Firefox. It is gaining popularity because of its unique features, though. Plus, Chrome extensions can work in the new Chromium-based Edge. So, it is already popular among some Chrome users.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla video game listing goes live for Microsoft’s Xbox One consoles

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

The Microsoft Store listing is now live for the Xbox One version of the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla video game just a day after its full official reveal.

While this latest entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise isn’t available to pre-order digitally just yet, this listing does re-confirm that it will support HDR10 and 4K Ultra HD when played on an Xbox One X console and there is an official game description which offers some further details.

In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, become Eivor, a legendary Viking raider on a quest for glory. Explore England’s Dark Ages as you raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power.

  • Lead epic Viking raids against Saxon troops and fortresses.
  • Dual-wield powerful weapons and relive the visceral fighting style of the Vikings.
  • Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of enemies ever in Assassin’s Creed.
  • Shape the growth of your character with each choice and carve a path to glory.
  • Explore a Dark Age open world, from the shores of Norway to the kingdoms of England.
  • Personalize your experience by growing your clan’s settlement.

The listing, as expected, doesn’t show a release date but the game has been confirmed for a 2020 holiday release on both the Xbox One and next gen Xbox Series X.

Are you excited for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla or are you unimpressed with what you’ve seen so far? Share your thoughts with the community in the comments below and then follow us on Pinterest and Facebook for more Xbox gaming news.

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Fix: Blackberry Link not working [Windows 10, Mac]

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

BlackBerry Link, previously known as BlackBerry Desktop Manager, or BlackBerry Desktop Software, is software used on desktop computers so as to communicate seamlessly with BlackBerry 10 devices.

BlackBerry Link is easy to set up and use, but when it’s not working on your Windows 10 computer, it may be more of a drag than its usual hassle-free nature.

If you’re experiencing BlackBerry Link issues, you’re in the right place.

Prior to using any of the solutions below, please check on the following issues which may hinge upon the effectiveness of the solutions:

  • What is the version of BlackBerry Link software on your computer?
  • How is your BlackBerry device connected to your PC – via USB cable, or Bluetooth?
  • Do you have third-party security on your computer?
  • What status does your device show in the Device Manager on your computer? Is there a yellow triangle next to it? This may indicate a problem.

Here are solutions to fix the BlackBerry Link when it isn’t working on Windows 10.

1. Rename the iTunes file

In case you updated iTunes and then tried to use BlackBerry Link but it opens with the error: BlackBerry Link has stopped working, rename the iTunesPrefs.xml file, and then re-launch BlackBerry Link.

Here’s how to rename iTunesPrefs.xml file:

  • Turn on Show Hidden Files and Folders
  • Navigate to C:Users<userid>AppDataRoamingApple ComputeriTunes
  • Rename the iTunesPrefs.xml file to old

Once completed, turn off Show hidden files and folders.

Note: renaming the file may affect the iTunes application’s functionality such as iTunes sync, which won’t be available within BlackBerry Link.

Here’s how to uninstall and then re-install the latest version of BlackBerry Link:

  • Right click Start
  • Select Run
  • Type appwiz.cpl
  • Press Enter
  • In Programs and Features, select BlackBerry Link (or BlackBerry Desktop Software)
  • Click Change/Remove
  • On the Install Shield Wizard, select Remove
  • Click Next
  • Under Uninstall Options, select Remove all user settings for BlackBerry Link
  • Click on Ok
  • Click Finish
  • Restart your computer

Download and install the latest version of BlackBerry Link after you restart your computer.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation, then check whether the BlackBerry Link works.

3. Check your device’s status on Device Manager

Here’s how to do this:

  • Right click Start
  • Select Device Manager
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  • Go to the USB device you are experiencing issues with
  • Right click on it
  • Select Properties
  • Click General tab
  • Check Device Status box to see if it has detected problems with your device

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4. Run the Hardware Troubleshooter

Sometimes this error can be generated in Device Manager due to one of these reasons:

  • Device Manager can’t start the BlackBerry device
  • One of the drivers needed by your device doesn’t start
  • Device Manager has less sufficient information to recognize the error from the device’s driver

If you’re experiencing problems with BlackBerry Link, then run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to resolve the issue. This checks for commonly occurring issues and ensures any new device or hardware is correctly installed on your computer.

Here’s how to go about it:

  • Right click Start
  • Select Control Panel
  • Go to View by option on the top right corner
  • Click the drop down arrow and select Large icons
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  • Click Troubleshooting
  • Click View all option on the left pane
  • Click Hardware and Devices
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  • Click Next

Follow the instructions to run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.  The troubleshooter will begin detecting any issues, and you can use the troubleshooting report’s suggestions to resolve the issue.

5. Remove Kaspersky program

Sometimes the BlackBerry Link may not work owing to Kaspersky 2014 blocking access to your BlackBerry device. In this case, remove Kaspersky 2014, then upgrade to Kaspersky 2015.

6. Upgrade Microsoft.NET framework

If you upgraded to BlackBerry 10 OS version, and the BlackBerry Link is not working, your PC and device may no longer connect to each other.

This indicates a problem with the current version of the Microsoft.NET framework that causes BlackBerry Link not to work when the program’s regional settings are set to some languages.

The solution here is to upgrade the Microsoft.NET framework to version 4.5 or a later version.

Did any of these solutions work for you? Let us know in the comments section below.

BackgroundTransferHost.exe [Windows process explained]

Posted on by Matthew Adams

Backgroundtransferhost.exe is a service process that syncs Windows settings across devices that share the same Windows account. The service can download and upload quite a bit of data. So, some users prefer to turn off backgroundtransferhost.exe’s syncing as it can hog system resources. One user stated in a Microsoft forum post:

Every time I turn on the PC or wake it up from the standby a file called Backgroundtransferhost.exe starts to download a large file. I have a slow internet connection (512 Kb/s) and with this speed sometimes it takes up to 15 minutes to finish… What is that and how to stop it?

How Can Users Reduce Backgroundtransferhost.exe’s System Resource Utilization?

1. Turn Off Sync Settings

  1. Turning the Sync settings option off is one way to deactivate Backgroundtransferhost.exe. Open the search utility by pressing the Windows key + S hotkey.
  2. Enter ‘sync settings’ in the search box.
  3. Click Sync your settings to open the window in the snapshot directly below.Sync settings option backgroundtransferhost.exe
  4. Then turn off the Sync settings option.

2. Block Backgroundtransferhost.exe With the Firewall

  1. Users can also try blocking Backgroundtransferhost.exe syncing with the Windows Defender Firewall. To do that, open Windows 10’s search utility.
  2. Enter the keyword ‘firewall’ in the text box to search for Windows Defender Firewall. Click Windows Defender Firewall to open its Control Panel applet.Windows Defender Firewall window backgroundtransferhost.exe
  3. Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall on the left of the window.firewall app settings backgroundtransferhost.exe
  4. Press the Change settings button.
  5. Click Allow another app to open the window shown directly below.Add an app window backgroundtransferhost.exe
  6. Then click the Browse button.
  7. Select Backgroundtransferhost.exe in the Windows > System32 folder, and click the Open button.
  8. Press the Add button.
  9. Then deselect the left checkbox for Backgroundtransferhost.exe in the Allowed apps and features list.
  10. Press the OK button.

3. Turn Off the Time Broker Service

  1. Users have also confirmed that turning the Time Broker service off, via the registry, can drastically reduce Backgroundtransferhost.exe’s system resource utilization. Open the Registry Editor by pressing the Windows key + R, entering regedit in Run, and clicking OK.
  2. Open this registry path: 
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesTimeBrokerSvc
    The TimeBroker key backgroundtransferhost.exe

    .

  3. Select the TimeBrokerSvc key, and double-click the Start DWORD to open the window shown below.The Edit DWORD window backgroundtransferhost.exe
  4. Select the Hexadecimal option if it’s not selected.
  5. Enter ‘4’ in the Value data box.
  6. Click the OK button.
  7. Then restart Windows.

So, that’s how users can turn off Backgroundtransferhost.exe’s syncing or the Time Broker service to reduce Backgroundtransferhost’s system resource utilization. Note that uninstalling antivirus utilities might also reduce Backgroundftransferhost’s system resource utilization.