Microsoft ask developers to not break the Internet with Xbox game updates

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak is starting to take its toll on the Internet, with Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, and many other tech giants being forced to reduce their bandwidth usage. Microsoft is being affected too, with the company announcing recently that it was adding some Office 365 service restrictions as usage soars.

Microsoft’s Xbox division is also willing to help during these challenging times. On March 15, Xbox head Phil Spencer tweeted that usage is up on almost everything, but Microsoft is well aware that huge game downloads could quickly break the Internet. According to an internal email seen by the New York Times, the software giant has recently asked game companies to not release big game updates during peak hours, when everyone else could use more bandwidth for critical activities.

Microsoft’s Xbox gaming business recently asked large gaming companies to release online updates of their games during off-peak hours while it helped focus on the critical internet needs of people involved in the coronavirus crisis, according to an Xbox email reviewed by The New York Times. Video game updates can require great amounts of bandwidth to download.

Xbox asked the companies to release updates in a four-hour overnight window in North America, and only from Monday through Thursday.

“Microsoft is actively monitoring performance and usage trends to ensure we’re optimizing service for our customers worldwide, and accommodating new growth and demand,” the company said. “At the same time, these are unprecedented times, and we’re also taking proactive steps to plan for these high-usage periods.”

During this console generation, we’ve seen AAA games like Gears of War 4 of Red Dead Redemption 2 reach a massive 100GB size, while service games like Fortnite or Call of Duty get new patches every two weeks or so. Whether you’re a gamer and remote worker, we’re probably all starting to realize that the Internet is just as essential as water at electricity, and any disruption of service could have devastating consequences. If you have any pending updates on your console, it may be a good thing to space them out a little bit, Internet users across the world will thank you.

Microsoft releases Power Platform solution for healthcare emergency response

With Covid-19 still impacting businesses globally, Microsoft has taken another step to help hospitals and healthcare providers to better manage communications across their organizations.  Today, Microsoft released a new Emergency Response Solution built using their Power Platform that allows any healthcare provider to download and track their scarce resources during an emergency, including an extended free 6-month trial for any healthcare, government, non-profit or education customer responding to Covid-19.

The new Emergency Response Solution was driven by Microsoft’s experiences working with Seattle-based healthcare organizations who needed the ability for their front-line works to track and gain visibility over their resources including beds, and supplies including ventilators and masks with nothing more than a mobile phone.  With these new solutions, organizations and hospitals have immediate access to a Decision Support Dashboard that displays aggregate information across their entire network and helps decisions on where and how their supplies should be distributed.

Microsoft indicates that this is just version one, and they are already working with hospitals to implement new improvements.

 

Xbox One error 0x87e107d1: Here’s how to fix it

Worried about the error 0x87e107d1 on your Xbox One? Some affected users are seeing this error message when they try to download content to their Xbox One console, especially with one game only.

The inability to enjoy a particular game doesn’t sound so frightening. However, things could turn into something a lot more serious as other users are reporting that the issue is spreading and affects every game that they purchased digitally.

That’s why it’s important to resolve it. Assuming that’s also your goal, let’s take a closer look at some effective solutions that may help you get back to a flawless Xbox One experience.

How can I fix Xbox One error 0x87e107d1?

1. Try again to download the content

Xbox One content

  1. From Home, enter into My games & apps > See all > Queue.
  2. Up next, highlight the game or app you’re trying to download.
  3. If the status shown is Queued or Paused, select the game or app.
  4. Then, press the Menu button.
  5. Finally, select Resume installation.

2. Physically power cycle your Xbox One

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  1. Turn off your console by holding the Xbox button on the front for 10 seconds. The console will turn off.
  2. Remove any headsets, wired controllers, or other accessories from the console.
  3. Turn it back on by pressing the Xbox button.

It’s that simple to power cycle your console. This helps to smooth out the performance by clearing out the cache from the Xbox and removing error codes such as 0x87e107d1.

Note that you may also restart the console from the guide. You just need to press the Xbox button to open it. Select System > Settings > General > Power mode & startup, then hit Restart now. A confirmation message will appear.

Confirm your intention to restart by selecting Yes. Your Xbox One will turn off and then turn back on.


3. Reset your console

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  1. Sign in. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open up the guide menu.
  2. Navigate to the System Menu and select Settings.
  3. Select System, followed by Console info.
  4. While here, access the Reset console button.
  5. You may choose to either Reset and remove everything or Reset and keep my games & apps.
  6. Select one of these options and wait patiently until the operation is finished.
  7. Once it is, your console will restart automatically.

Performing a soft reset could be the best solution when all other procedures already failed. However, do note that even if you keep your games and apps, all of your personal data will still be wiped from the system.

That’s why you need to sync up with Xbox Live or export your settings manually prior to the procedure if you want to keep them all safe. If you’re still seeing the error 0x87e107d1 on your Xbox One, move down to the final method below.


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4. Change Network settings to Offline Mode

it's time to Go Offline

  1. Sign in. Press the Xbox button to get to the guide overlay.
  2. Enter into Settings > System > Settings > Network.
  3. Access the go Offline section next.
  4. After you’ve managed to switch your console’s network mode to Offline, go back to the sign-in screen.
  5. It’s time to log in with your account.
  6. Launch the same game that was previously triggering the 0x87e107d1 error.
  7. To go back online, return to the Network Settings menu, into the Go online section.
  8. You may now re-launch the game and see if the issue has been resolved.

As a last resort, remember that you may use your Xbox One without being prompted to connect to Xbox Live. Thus, go offline and note that you’re free to play games, provided you’ve set this as your home Xbox in the past.

Other users also reported success while deleting their profile from the Xbox and re-downloading it again. What about you; have the above solutions proved to be helpful? If so, let us know in the comments section below.

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Windows 10 November 2019 Update reaches 28.2% usage share in latest AdDuplex survey

AdDuplex released its monthly report for March 2020, and the company’s latest data shows that the Windows 10 November update (or version 1909) is now close to the 30% percent mark. To no surprise, nothing has changed much since AdDuplex’s last report. Interestingly, the November 2029 update is now running on 28.2 % PCs. Moreover, the usage share of the May 2019 Update (version 1903) has dropped from 52.6% to 50.7% in a month.

AdDuplex Report March 2020

 

As usual, we remind you that the survey is based on approximately 100,000 Windows PCs running AdDuplex ads, so it’s possible that the actual statistics could be slightly different. Microsoft recently announced that 1 billion devices were running Windows 10, but unfortunately, the company doesn’t go into details about Windows 10 versions.

Microsoft is all set to release the next feature update (Windows 10 version 2004), probably in April or May this year. The update is currently accessible to Slow Ring insiders, and it’s likely hitting the Release Preview Ring soon.

What’s your take on the rapid increase in the Windows 10 version 1909 market share? Let us know in the comments section below.

Here’s how to get alerts when someone changes your files in SharePoint Online

When you’re sharing files with coworkers as part of your daily routine, you might want to stay on top of who is making changes to your files. This can be especially important in businesses where remote collaboration is key to day-to-day operations.

Luckily, if your company is subscribed to Office 365 and uses SharePoint to store files, there is an easy way to do this. To stay updated when your SharePoint documents or items on your site change, you can create alerts. In this guide, we’ll take a look at how you can do that.

Some notes

Before getting started, there are some important notes we want to mention. First off, you might see different options whenever you set up an alert. If you’re a more advanced user, you can also skip out on the manual work and automate your alerts with Power Automate with the SharePoint connector. There are also ways to see your file activity in a document library without creating alerts. With this method, you can see the changes that were made by just right-clicking on the file or folder,  select the details pane, and scanning the activity section.

How to get started

To get started with alerts in SharePoint Online, you’ll want to visit the file, link, or folder first. You can then tap the ellipses menu next to it, and choose Alert Me on the bottom. You’ll then get a new menu on your screen.

If you’re setting up an alert for a folder or library, they’ll be various options. For instance, you can set a custom Alert Title on the top, or change your delivery method from email to SMS. You also can change your alert type. You’ll be able to get alerts for the following: only when new items are added when existing items are modified, or when items are deleted.

You also can get a specific alert sent to you about if anything in the folder changes based on specific criteria. These include: if someone else changes a document, if someone else changes a document created by you, or if someone else changes a document last modified by you. There are even options to send out alerts, either immediately, or a daily or weekly summary.

How to cancel your alerts

If you end up changing your mind about alerts, you easily can cancel them. To view your alerts, you can go to any folder or library in SharePoint. Then, you can click the ellipsis menu in the top right corner of the screen and choose Manage my alerts. You can then select the alert you want to delete and select Delete Selected Alerts. You can then click OK to delete it.

Just one way you can collaborate with Office 365

SharePoint is just one way you can stay on top of your files and collaborate with coworkers. You also can collaborate in Word and Excel, use the new Office app on iOS and Android, as well as try out OneNote 2016 with Outlook. Do you have ant tips for collaboration? Let us know in the comments below, and check our Office 365 news hub for more features and stories.

 

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Tekken 7, and Risk of Rain 2 are free to play with Xbox Live Gold this weekend

Ahead of this week’s official Xbox Free Play Days announcement by Microsoft, Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play another trio of Xbox One games for free this weekend. As noted in a post on TrueAchievements, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Tekken 7, and Risk of Rain 2 will be the latest installment of Xbox’s Free Play Days.

For the uninitiated, Xbox’s Free Play Days are offered every weekend to allow gamers to get a chance to play three Xbox One games for free for the weekend. If you decide that you like the game and want to keep playing it past the free weekend period, you can buy any of the three Xbox One games at a reduced price through the Microsoft Store, Xbox.com, or through your Xbox One console. One thing you need to remember is that every weekend, Free Play Days is only offered to Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

Here’s a look at this week’s Free Play Days game discounts for Xbox One:

Another thing to remember about Free Play Days is that if you are an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, the Xbox One games that are offered for “free” that weekend may already be available as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription. For example, this weekend, Tekken 7 is already available for free as part of an Xbox Game Pass subscription, so subscribers do not need to buy the game.

If you are not already an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass subscriber, today is the best time to sign up!

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What are you going to play this weekend? Let us know in the comments.

Hacker leaks source code for Xbox Series X’s AMD GPU

A hacker who claims to have stolen the source code for a couple of high-profile AMD GPUs is currently causing some trouble for the chipmaker. According to a report from TorrentFreak (via Engadget), the hacker claims to have test files for AMD’s Navi 10 and upcoming Navi 21 GPUs, as well as the “Arden” GPU that will power Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Series X console.

AMD has already taken down some of the leaked data on GitHub, but the hacker is now asking for $100 million for not leaking the rest of the files online. In a statement published yesterday, AMD confirmed to have been contacted by the hacker back in December 2019, and after taking care of the previous leaks, the company apparently isn’t too worried about the rest of its stolen data that’s still in the hands of the hacker.

“While we are aware the perpetrator has additional files that have not been made public, we believe the stolen graphics IP is not core to the competitiveness or security of our graphics products. We are not aware of the perpetrator possessing any other AMD IP. We are working closely with law enforcement officials and other experts as a part of an ongoing criminal investigation,” the company said yesterday.

How to Fix a Corrupted Recycle Bin in Windows 10/11

Do you have problems in using your Windows 10 Recycle Bin? If you used to have a smooth Windows 10 platform that worked without problems, but now, when trying to access Recycle Bin, you receive only the “corrupted” error, apply the guidelines available below to troubleshoot your Windows system.

So, if you want to fix the Windows 10 corrupted Recycle Bin error The Recycle Bin is corrupted. Do you want to empty the Recycle Bin for this drive? this step-by-step guide will be more than useful for you.

Now, this problem might happen due to various reasons, such as unexpected force close errors, DLL issues (learn how to fix any Windows 10 DLL error by using a dedicated tutorial), incompatibility problems, and more.

Anyway, the result is that you can’t access the Recycle Bin to remove your files or restore the same in case you have accidentally erased some files from your device.

As you might know, each of your Windows drive has a dedicated system folder dubbed $Recycle.bin. Of course, this folder is hidden, so you can’t see or access the same unless you check the “unhide” option under Folder Options.

Now, when the Recycle Bin gets corrupted the $Recycle.bin also gets corrupted, and in order to resolve your problem, you must fix $Recycle.bin. Doing the same is easy, as you only have to run a command in cmd window.

Anyway, check the steps below for the proper troubleshooting solution.

How to fix Windows 10 Corrupted Recycle Bin?

1. Clean Recycle Bin in Command Prompt

  1. Go to the Start Screen right click on your Start button and select “run cmd as administrator” like in the image from below.cmd
  2. Then in the cmd window type “rd /s /q C:$Recycle.bin” and press enter.
  3. Up next reboot your computer and enjoy your new and reset Recycle Bin.

2. Use the System File Checker tool

In addition, if that isn’t working for you, open the cmd window once more type sfc / scannow, and press Enter.

sfc scannow

The System File Checker feature will be launched on your device so just wait while your Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 system is being fixed – on that matter, learn how to fix chkdsk stuck on Windows. Moreover, there are methods of scanning and repairing automatically corrupt files, such as third-party repair tools.

3. Delete Recycle Bin in Safe Mode

  1. Hold down the shift key and click the on-screen power button
  2. Select the restart option while holding the shift key
  3. Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > hit Restartsafe-mode-windows-10
  4. Wait until Windows 10 reboots, and select Safe Mode.
  5. Now, try to repair your corrupted Recycle Bin again using the steps available above.

Sometimes, you may encounter an Access denied error when you want to perform the abovementioned actions on Windows 10. So, if your Recycle Bin corrupted Windows 10 and access is denied, try enabling Safe Mode.

4. Scan your computer for malware

Malware may cause various issues on your computer, including Recycle Bin corruption issues. Perform a full system scan in order to detect any malware running on your computer.

You can use Windows’ built-in antivirus, Windows Defender, or third-party antivirus solutions.

5. Update Windows

Quite a few Windows 10 users confirmed that installing the latest system and driver updates solved the problem. So, go to Settings > Update & Security > click on the ‘Check for updates’ button and install all the available updates.

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Good job! You have successfully fixed the corrupted Recycle Bin on your Windows 10 device. That was all for today, but stay close as we will update with similar and useful Windows tips and tricks.

Fixing the corrupted Recycle Bin can also prevent issues like the restored files missing issue; read this guide.

Also, if you’ve got additional tips and suggestions on how to fix corrupted Recycle Bin issues, you can list them in the comments below.

FIX: Slack doesn’t have enough storage

If you’re using the free version of Slack, you might run into a common problem: the storage used for your messages will run out.

Basically, there won’t be enough storage at a certain point to load everything in the app. For instance, you’ll have space for only 5 GB of files.

Here’s something you should know: If you’re looking for ways to expand your storage by changing settings or other characteristics of the app, you won’t be able to do that.

How can I get more storage on Slack?

1. Upgrade your account

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The first and easiest method to get more storage space for your Slack account is to upgrade to the premium version of the service. Here are the steps to do it:

  1. Go to Slack’s website
  2. Log into your account
  3. Click Upgrade Now
  4. Select a plan that fits your needs
  5. Enter the required information in the form
  6. Click Review Order
  7. Click Purchase to confirm your order

2. Sign up for a premium account

The second way to have a bigger storage space is to choose a premium plan from the very start.

This is almost the same as upgrading, the difference being that you choose a paid package when you sign up for Slack.

  1. Go to Slack’s website
  2. Log into your account
  3. Click on Get Started on one of the premium options
  4. Select a plan that fits your needs
  5. Enter the required information in the form
  6. Click Review Order
  7. Click Purchase to confirm your order

In terms of the extra space you receive, there is no difference between how much you get from subscribing to a premium program from the start or somewhere along the way.

However, if you plan on saving money and you know you won’t need too much space, you might as well go for the free version, and use the next method.


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3. Free up some of the space you already used

The great thing is that if you really don’t need the data saved on Slack, you can always delete the excess to save up some more space. Keep in mind that every document, video or picture sent over Slack counts towards this limit.

To delete items that you have uploaded, simply follow these steps:

  1. Click the  More Items icon in the top right
  2. Select Your Files
  3. Locate and choose the file you’d like to delete
  4. Click the three dots icon and select Delete File from Slack
  5. Click Yes, delete this file

If you plan on deleting someone else’s files, simply choose All files instead of Your Files in step 2.

By following any of the steps mentioned above, you should be able to gain more storage space over Slack.

If you have any more questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments section below and we’ll be sure to check them out.

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Microsoft acknowledges issues Windows insider build 19592 didn’t fix   

Windows Insider Preview Build 19592 introduced a bunch of features that will delight insiders in the Fast ring. A key highlight of the upgrade is the tablet posture tweaks that Microsoft is currently testing.

But the company acknowledged a broad array of issues that build 19592 did not resolve. These range from BattlEye/Windows 10 update incompatibility to hardware driver complications.

Persistent incompatibility issues

Insiders who use BattlEye repot this problem from time to time. Microsoft is admitting that some of them are unable to update to certain insider builds due to the incompatibility issue.

What complicates matters is the fact that a third-party software maker is involved. As such, the flaw is not entirely Microsoft’s to resolve.

The company said it put a compatibility hold on these machines, though. So, if you are using the anti-cheating app, you are current unable to update your PC with affected Windows 10 insider builds.

To safeguard Insiders who might have these versions installed on their PC, we have applied a compatibility hold on these devices from being offered affected builds of Windows Insider Preview.

Alternatively, you can upgrade if you uninstall BattlEye while counting on Microsoft and its partner to offer a lasting solution soon.

Driver incompatibility

According to reports, insiders using certain virtual machines receive compatibility warnings when trying to upgrade to a newer preview build.

Microsoft said it already started investigating the matter. Affected users can only hope that the company gets to the bottom of the issue before a compatibility block becomes the only option.

Screen reader problems

Some Narrator and NVDA users have reported difficulty reading specific web content on the new Microsoft Edge browser. Developers of these apps are liaising with the Windows 10 maker to solve the glitch.

It is in the best interests of Microsoft to fix that problem to expand the accessibility and usability of its Chromium-based browser.

Users of these screen-reading apps who are still on the old version of Edge are not experiencing the web navigation issues, though.

Bugcheck

Some insiders get the Green Screen of Death (GSoD) error when they reboot their system to install this update.

Stalling Windows 10 updates

Other insiders complain about the inability of their PCs to complete an upgrade.

Documents section icon

The Documents icon under Privacy does not display well for some users.

Screenshot shortcut

You cannot take a screenshot by pressing Win + PrtScn. The command does not save the shot in the right directory. WIN + Shift + S works, though.

Sticky Notes

There are reports of Sticky Notes windows failing to move.

 

Windows 10 Telegram Desktop app updates with new picture-in-picture feature and more

The Telegram Desktop app for Windows devices updated to Version 1.9.21 this week. This updated added several notable features including picture-in-picture mode for multitasking, video playback speed controls, media rotation options, and a new way to mark images as read.

This update also improves the in-app spellchecking for those Telegram users on Linux or still using Windows 7.

Here’s the full release notes:

  • Switch to Picture-in-Picture mode to watch your video in a small window while doing something else.
  • Change playback speed in the ‘…’ menu when watching videos.
  • Rotate photos and videos in the media viewer using the rotate button in the bottom right corner.
  • Mark new messages as read while scrolling down through them.
  • Improved spellchecking on Windows 7 and Linux.

Telegram is a free messaging app with a strong focus on privacy and security. It’s incredibly popular with cryptocurrency and tech enthusiasts but is quickly growing in popularity in other circles as well.

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Fix: Failed to Unlock with This Recovery Key BitLocker Error

BitLocker happens to be one of the best security features of Windows 10. It encrypts the data on your disk, thereby preventing others from eavesdropping on it.

That said, all the positives can quickly turn against you if you happen to lose the BitLocker key, or if something of the sort goes wrong.

But fret not, for here are some ways an order can be enforced in the chaos in the face of the usual Failed to unlock with this recovery key error message, the one most common message to have with BitLocker-related issues. And it is easy too.

How can I fix the Failed to unlock with this recovery key error?

  1. Under Active Directory Users and Computers, search for the container where your computer is located.
  2. Click on the container.
  3. Right-click on the computer, and in the menu that appears, click on ‘Properties’ to launch the Properties dialog box.
  4. Here, click on the BitLocker Recovery tab. This will let you see the BitLocker recovery passwords applicable to the specific computer.

The next step for you to do will be to copy the recovery passwords for the computer:

  1. Repeat steps 1 – 4 as described above to reach the section where the BitLocker recovery passwords are stored, that is the BitLocker Recovery tab within the Properties dialog box.
  2. In the BitLocker Recovery tab right-click on the BitLocker recovery password that you want to copy. From the menu that appears, click on Copy Details.
  3. Paste the copied text to a destination location (using either the key combo CTRL+V or right-click -> Paste. The destination again can be any text file, spreadsheet, and such.

So there you have it, the all-important recovery key to unlock your PC.

Access the computer as an administrator

However, just in case the above does not help sort your issue, like when the key fails to unlock the PC, here is another way to crack the situation. You need to have access to the computer as an administrator to perform the following. Here are the steps:

  1. Launch Control Panel. (You can simply ask Cortana to do that for you if you are not sure how to.)
  2. Click on System and Security.
  3. Click on BitLocker Drive Encryption. This will launch the BitLocker configuration panel.
  4. Select the drive that you want the BitLocker Drive Encryption to be turned off for and click on the Turn Off BitLocker tab.
  5. There is going to be a message flashed on the display informing you that the drive will be decrypted, and that it is going to take some time. Click on Decrypt the drive to start the decryption process. BitLocker will be turned off for the particular drive.

If you have lost the admin privileges

Things get messy once you have lost admin access to the PC. That said, there is still a way out. This would require access to another instance of Windows though.

  1. Start the PC but be prepared to press on Shift + F10 when the setup screen appears. A command line shows up.
  2. Here find out how the system drive has been set up, or which drive letter is assigned to a specific drive. You can do so using the following command: DISKPART> list volume
  3. Once you are sure which drive you have been locked out of (or wish to decrypt), use the following manage-bde command to decrypt the drive:
manage-bde -unlock C: -RecoveryPassword BITLOCKER-RECOVERY-KEY

Here ‘C’ refers to the system drive letter.

In case you want to keep your BitLocker key handy, the easiest way is to learn all about getting back the BitLocker Recovery Key through CMD; read this guide to learn more.

However, in the unfortunate scenario of the above steps not working as well, you will be left with no option but to reset your PC or do a backup.

Windows 10 Fast ring insiders to test new tablet experiences

Now that Windows 10 Preview Build 19592 is out, Fast ring insiders have an opportunity to test the new tablet experiences it introduces.

The build comes with numerous enhancements and fixes. There are multiple issues it does not resolve, however.

New tablet experiences

Select Windows insiders in the Fast ring can now test tablet/laptop postures for PCs that offer the best of the two form factors.

Microsoft has tried to explore the idea of tablet experiences for 2-in-1 convertible computers before. The first time, it released that feature for insider testing in 20H1 Build 18970.

The concept is back to beta now, the Windows Insider team announced earlier today. However, the feature has a couple of improvements that insiders have not tested before.

This feature was previously rolled out as an experiment to Windows Insiders in 20H1 Build 18970 and ended in Build 19013. After some refinement, we’re reintroducing it to Windows Insiders in this build and plan to deliver this experience to customers in a future Windows 10 update.

Just in case you have got used to the existing Windows 10 Tablet Mode, do not worry. Microsoft is not taking away your experience with this update.

Instead, it is introducing a new way to seamlessly transition to the tablet posture within the regular desktop experience.

New tablet UI tweaks

You will notice a couple of minor changes to the user interface while exploring the new tablet mode. For starters, the update increases the spacing between Taskbar icons.

It also collapses the search feature on the left bottom corner of the screen into icon-only mode. This modification creates more space on the Taskbar, letting you add more app shortcuts.

Tapping the collapsed Search box should open it up for use, though. Additionally, you can now quickly access the touch keyboard by tapping a text field.

There is also some extra padding coming to File Explorer elements to enhance your touch experience with the UI.

Microsoft wants you to explore much more than the new tablet experiences that are available by default. That is why it is giving you the ability to customize the redesigned Tablet UI. You can do that by going to Settings>System.

Not all insiders in the Fast ring get to test the improved tablet posture in the meantime. The updates first go to beta testers that have never removed their keyboard before.

You can also participate in the experiment if you have applied the Don’t ask me and don’t switch tablet mode setting.

How to utilize emoji reactions in Slack

The Slack instant-messaging app has a plethora of emoji for you to add to your own messages. You can also add emoji reactions to other user messages. For example, you could add a laughing emoji reaction to a hilarious joke within a channel.

Emoji reactions provide a quick and simple alternative to entering text all the time, and it’s easy to utilize them in Slack.

How can I use emoji reactions in Slack?

1. Add an emoji reaction

  1. To add an emoji reaction to somebody’s message, hover the cursor over it. Then the bar shown below will appear in Slack.
    Add reaction button slack how to see who read, reacted and liked your messages
  2. Click the Add reaction button on the menu bar to open the emoji panel below.Slack's emoji panel slack how to see who read, reacted and liked your messages
  3. Select an emoji there to add it to the message. The emoji reaction is included within a blue circle.
    An emoji reaction slack how to see who read, reacted and liked your messages
  4. Note that you can also add multiple emoji reactions to alternative paragraphs within the same message. Hover the cursor over another paragraph to add an emoji reaction to it.

2. Remove an emoji reaction

To remove an emoji reaction, click the emoji. That’s all you need to do to erase it. You can’t delete emoji reactions added by other members.


3. Check who attached an emoji reaction

  1. You can check who attached an emoji reaction to your own message by hovering the cursor over it. A black label will then tell you who added the emoji reaction to the message as shown directly below.An emoji reaction label slack how to see who read, reacted and liked your messages
  2. To open a full list of recent emoji reactions attached to your messages, click the Show Activity button in the shot directly below.The Show Activity button slack how to see who read, reacted and liked your messages
  3. To jump to the channel that includes the emoji reaction within the Activity sidebar, move the cursor to the top right of the activity box for it and click the Jump button.The Jump button slack how to see who read, reacted and liked your messagesf

Overall, emoji reactions are both a fun and handy Slack feature. They can sometimes provide an alternative to entering text into Slack. You can also decorate your own messages with emoji reactions.

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Fix Error Code 0xc00000e9 in Windows 10/11 in a few easy steps

Have you gotten the error code 0xc00000e9 in Windows 10? This error usually appears from a hardware malfunction and most of the time is because of a communication error between the hard drive and the system.

You will see by reading the lines below how you could fix this and also how you managed to get this error in the first place.

Because there could be a software issue as well as a hard drive failure in Windows 10 we will see below what we could do for bought of them and fix our Windows operating system.

Also as a reminder follow the tutorial posted below in the order presented to lower your troubleshooting time and get back to your daily activity.

How can I fix Error Code 0xc00000e9 in Windows 10?

1. Check peripheral connections

USB ports
  1. Shut down your Windows 10 PC.
  2. After the shutdown process is completed take a look at the USB ports into your device and disconnect all USB cables except the one for your keyboard and the one for the mouse.
  3. Start your device as you normally do.
  4. Check and see if you still get the error code 0xc00000e9.
  5. If the error code does not appear anymore then you will need to plug in one device at a time respecting the same procedure above.
  6. If you notice that after you plugged in the Printer, for example, you get this error code then you will have to change the USB cable to the printer in this case and also update the driver for the printer to support the Windows 10 operating system.
  7. You can also try to update your drivers automatically in order to avoid permanent damage to your system. We strongly recommend using a dedicated tool to automatically download all the outdated drivers on your PC.

2. Repair your PC from Advanced Startup feature

  1. Move the mouse over to the lower right side of the screen.
  2. You will have the charms bar open.
  3. Left-click on the Settings feature in the Charms bar.
  4. Left-click on Change PC settings feature in the Settings menu.
  5. On the left side of the window, you will have to left-click on the Update and Recovery feature.
  6. Left-click on the Recovery feature.
  7. On the right side in the window, you will have Advanced startup.
  8. In the Advanced startup feature, you need to left-click on the Restart now button.
  9. Now you will have to wait for the Windows 10 device to reboot.
  10. After the reboot, it will take you directly to the Advanced startup feature.
  11. Now in the Advanced startup feature, you will have to select the Automatic repair feature and follow the instructions on the screen.
  12. After the Automatic repair feature is finished then you will need to reboot your Windows 10 device and see if you still have this issue.

Note: Another way you can access the Automatic repair feature is to place in your DVD device the Windows Media disk and access it directly from the CD.


3. Check your hard drive

You will have to take into account that the hard drive in your device may be damaged. You might find yourself wondering: How do I know if my hard drive is damaged?

Disk errors, frequent error messages while running software, or strange noises such as humming from the drive are all signs to take into consideration.

In this case, if you have another hard drive, then you can try to plug it in and see if that is the error code 0xc00000e9 is appearing because of the old hard drive.

Can a hard drive be repaired? Yes, it can. We’d suggest taking it to a specialized repair shop and telling them exactly what the issue with your device is and what error code you get when you try to boot into the system.


4. Fix the MBR with Windows PE

  1. Connect a hard drive or external hard drive with Windows PE on it to your PC.
  2. Launch Windows PE and set your Disk C as Master Boot Record.
  3. Reboot your computer, reinstall Windows and see if the problem gets fixed.

Another fix try is fixing this issue using Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE). Sometimes when Windows OS is installed the Master Boot Record (MBR) is not set correctly (C drive).

Be careful as the procedure shown above requires a certain skill level.

Please let us know in the comments section if this tutorial was helpful for you and also write us any questions regarding this issue and we will see how we can help you further.

8 Simple Solutions to Fix the Xbox Error E68

Although your Xbox is an amazing gaming console, sometimes it can encounter certain errors. One error that users reported is Xbox error E68, and this error will prevent your console from starting.

Since this error can be serious, we will show you how to fix it today.

How can I fix Xbox error E68?

1. Remove your hard drive

According to Microsoft, this error can occur due to a hardware problem. Sometimes, the problem can be your hard drive, while in other cases, some other component can be faulty.

To fix this problem you need to remove your hard drive from the console and check if that solves the issue. To do that, follow these steps:

  1. Turn off your Xbox and unplug all accessories that you have attached.
  2. Position your console horizontally and open the hard drive cover release.
  3. Remove your hard drive.
  4. After doing that, reconnect each accessory.
  5. Close the hard drive cover and turn your console back on without inserting the hard drive.

If the problem persists while your hard drive is removed, it means that some other component is faulty and you’ll have to repair or replace your Xbox.

On the other hand, if there’s no red light around the power button when you start your console, you can turn it off again and reinstall the hard drive.

If the problem appears after reinserting the hard drive, it means that your hard drive is faulty, and you should replace it to fix this problem.

Many users reported that replacing the hard drive fixed the problem for them. Therefore, be sure to check your hard drive first, since it’s the most likely cause of error E68.

2. Remove all USB devices from your console

According to users, USB devices such as thumb drives, cooling fans, and, in rare cases, controllers can cause this error to appear, especially if they are faulty or not connected properly.

To check if USB accessories are the problem, remove your hard drive, as we showed in the previous solution.

After that, disconnect all USB accessories from your Xbox and try to turn it on without a hard drive or any accessories.

If the problem appears again, it means that your console is faulty. If the problem is resolved, it means that one of your accessories or hard drives isn’t working correctly.

To find out which accessory is causing this issue, we advise you to try using them one by one until you find the one that is faulty.

3. Check your video cable

Few users reported fixing this issue simply by moving the switch on their video cable. According to them, you can move the switch on your video card to the TV or HDTV position.

To fix error E68, simply move the switch to the HDTV position and back to the TV position. After doing that, Xbox error E68 should be fixed.

4. Remove unnecessary USB accessories

Sometimes, this error can be caused by USB accessories attached to your console. If you have multiple accessories attached, you might want to consider removing some of the unnecessary devices.

It seems that many accessories are putting too much stress on your Xbox, and after removing the devices you don’t need, the issue should be resolved.

5. Format your hard drive

There are a few reports by users saying that they fixed error E68 on their Xbox simply by removing the hard drive, attaching it to their computer, and formatting it.

Keep in mind that you’ll need a special accessory to attach Xbox hard drive to your PC.

Formatting the hard drive will remove all your files from the hard drive, therefore we advise you to back them up.

Some users claim that they can’t see the Xbox hard drive in This PC section, but the drive is available from the Disk Management tool.

To open Disk Management tool on Windows 10, do the following:

  1. Press Windows Key + X to open Win + X menu and choose Disk Management.
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  2. When Disk Management opens, you should see your Xbox hard drive. Sometimes it might be listed as Unallocated hard drive.
  3. Right-click it and choose the Format option.
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  4. Set the format options and click the OK button to start the format process.

After formatting the drive, connect it again with your Xbox and check if the error is resolved.

Keep in mind that formatting will remove all files from your hard drive, therefore be sure to back up your saved games and downloaded content.

Users reported that this is just a temporary solution, so you might have to perform it again in the near future.

6. Delete and redownload your profile

If everything’s alright with your hard drive, we’ll go and re-download your Xbox profile, just in case. Here’s how to do that:

  1. Press the Guide button on your controller.
  2. Go to Settings and select System Settings.
  3. Go to Storage > All Devices > Gamer Profiles.
  4. Select the gamertag that you want to delete.
  5. Select Delete.
  6. Select Delete Profile Only. (This deletes the profile but leaves saved games and achievements.)

7. Clear the system cache

Clearing the system cache is basically a solution for everything, so we’re going to try it here, as well. Here’s how to clear the Xbox One system cache:

  1. Press the Guide button on your controller.
  2. Go to Settings and select System Settings.
  3. Select Storage or Memory.
  4. Highlight any storage device, and then press Y  on your controller (you can select any storage device, because the system will clear the cache for all of them).
  5. Select Clear System Cache.
  6. Confirm the action.
  7. Restart your console

8. Power cycle your console

If other solutions don’t work, you might want to perform a factory reset. This option usually deletes all files from your console and resets it to its original state.

This means that you’ll delete all your accounts, saved games, settings, and files.

If you want to keep your files, we strongly suggest that you back them up to a USB flash drive before starting the reset process. To reset your Xbox to factory settings, do the following:

  1. Open the guide by scrolling left on the Home screen.
  2. Select Settings and go to All Settings.
  3. Choose System > Console info & updates.
  4. Select Reset console.
  5. You should see two options available: Reset and keep my games & apps and Reset and remove everything. We suggest that you use the first option since this option will only reset your console and delete potentially corrupted data without deleting games and other large files.
  6. If that option doesn’t work and the problem still persists, be sure to use Reset and remove everything option. This option will delete all downloaded games, saved games, accounts, and applications, therefore if you want to preserve some of your files, we suggest that you back them up before using this option.

In most cases, the cause for error E68 is usually your hard drive.

If your hard drive is working properly, it means that there’s some other hardware malfunction and you might want to consider sending your Xbox to Microsoft’s repair center.

For more useful solutions, take a closer look at our guide dedicated to fixing system error code E106 on Xbox One.

Windows 10 build 19592 updates file indexing logic

The Windows Insider Program has released the first preview build with its new lead, Amanda Langowski, in charge.

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19592 is now live in the Fast ring. It introduces a whole bunch of enhancements and fixes for beta testers to explore.

Updates to the Windows 10 Indexer

Build 19592 comes with only a single general improvement, which relates to the way the Windows Search Platform works. According the build’s release notes, one objective of the update is to improve the logic behind file indexing.

The Windows Search Platform (Indexer) has been updated with improved logic to help find better times to perform indexing of your files and avoiding heavily indexing while you are using your machine.

Indexing runs in the background as you use your computer, except for when you are executing it for the first time.

The updated Indexer will now be finding an optimal time to index files, ensuring that the process does not consume unnecessarily high proportions of CPU resources.

Also with the update, the Indexer will not be paying a lot of attention to content that does not affect your search experience.

Hopefully, these improvements will make your Windows 10 searches a lot faster.

Fast ring insiders will also be testing multiple fixes that build 19592 introduces. These include:

ARM devices bugcheck

According to Microsoft, some ARM devices would get a bugcheck in the middle of an upgrade. Such glitches, especially the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) error, are common when trying to update Windows 10 on an incompatible device.

This update fixes that problem. Microsoft has also lifted the block on this build. That means insiders using ARM devices can upgrade without a problem.

Corruption repair

From now, affected Windows 10 machines can be running corruption repair (DISM) to completion. The process will no longer be stalling at 84.9%.

Update, Shutdown, and Restart

Updating Windows 10 never ended well for some insiders.

After a successful installation and rebooting their PCs, they would still see Update and Shutdown and Update and Restart on the Start Menu. The issue is no more, thanks to build 19592.

Error code 0x80070003

Windows 10 updates would fail for some Fast ring insiders. They would get error 0x80070003 instead. The latest preview build has fixed the issue.

Settings crashing

This build resolves an issue that would cause Settings to crash when you paused updates.

Black Window

The update solves the problem of a dark Window coming up while the user is sharing an app in Microsoft Teams.

FIX: Xbox error PBR9002

You can purchase all sorts of content on your Xbox, including movies, shows, games, and DLCs, but sometimes certain errors can occur while purchasing content online.

Users reported Xbox error PBR9002, and today we’re going to show you how to fix this error.

  1. Add a different payment option
  2. Add a new account
  3. Make sure that your region settings are correct
  4. Contact Microsoft support
  5. Delete and redownload your profile
  6. Clear the system cache
  7. Power cycle your console

Fix – Xbox error PBR9002

Xbox error PBR9002, how to fix it?

Solution 1 – Add a different payment option

Error PBR9002 can prevent you from buying content online, but you should be able to fix that simply by adding a new payment method. This is a simple procedure, and in order to do it you need to follow these steps:

  1. Login to your Microsoft account using any web browser.
  2. Navigate to Services & subscriptions section.
  3. In the Xbox Live section, locate Paid with and choose Change how you pay option.
  4. Now select Add a new way to pay and then click Next.
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen to add a new payment option.

To add a new payment option on Xbox 360, do the following:

  1. Make sure that you’re signed in to your Xbox with a Microsoft account.
  2. Go to Settings and choose Account.
  3. Select Manage Payment Options.
  4. Select Add Credit Card or Add PayPal option and follow the instructions on the screen to add a payment method.

To add a payment option on Xbox One, do this:

  1. Sign in to Xbox One with your Microsoft account.
  2. Scroll left on the Home screen to open the Guide.
  3. Select Settings > All Settings.
  4. In the Account section choose Payment & billing.
  5. Select Add credit card or Add PayPal.
  6. Follow the instructions on the screen and enter your billing information.

After adding new payment option for Xbox Live this error should be resolved completely.

Solution 2 – Add a new account

According to users, one potential workaround is to create a new account and use it to purchase the desired content.

This isn’t the best solution, but according to users, it allows you to purchase items from the Store, so you might want to consider creating a new account.

Solution 3 – Make sure that your region settings are correct

According to users, error PBR9002 occurs due to region locking, and you might encounter it if you try to purchase content that isn’t available in your region or if you change your region.

To fix this problem, you need to make sure that your region settings and billing information are correct. To change your region settings on Xbox One, do the following:

  1. Make sure that you’re signed in to your Microsoft account.
  2. Scroll left on the Home screen to open the Guide.
  3. Select Settings > All Settings > System.
  4. Choose Language & location.
  5. Select your new location from the list and choose Restart now.

To change the region on Xbox 360, do the following:

  1. Sign in to your Microsoft account on your Xbox 360.
  2. Open Settings and choose System.
  3. Go to Console Settings > Language and Locale > Locale.
  4. Select the locale that you want to use.

Keep in mind that certain services such as Xbox Live won’t work unless they are supported in the new region.

Although your Xbox profile information will be preserved if you choose to change your region, the money from your Microsoft account will not, so you might want to spend it before changing your region.

You should know that you won’t be able to change your region if you did so in the last three months, or if your account is currently suspended or if you have a balance due on your Xbox subscription.

To change your billing information, do the following:

  1. In any web browser log in to your Microsoft account.
  2. Select Payment & billing and select Billing info.
  3. Now select Edit profile and make changes to your billing address.

To change the billing address on Xbox One, follow these steps:

  1. Scroll left on the Home screen and select Settings.
  2. Select All Settings > Account > Payment & billing.
  3. Now select Change billing address.
  4. Edit your billing information.
  5. If you don’t need to update certain billing information, you can simply press B and choose Next.
  6. After you’re done, select Save info.

You can change the billing information on your Xbox 360, by following these instructions:

  1. Make sure that you’re signed in to your console.
  2. Go to Settings and select Account.
  3. Select the payment option that you want to update.
  4. Update the billing information and select OK to save changes.

After making sure that both your region and billing information is correct, try to make the purchase again.

Solution 4 – Contact Microsoft support

Sometimes it can happen that your card is flagged, and in order to fix this problem you might have to call Microsoft support and ask them if they could fix the issue.

Solution 5 – Delete and redownload your profile

The next thing we’re going to try is re-downloading your Xbox profile. Here’s exactly what you need to do:

  1. Press the Guide button on your controller.
  2. Go to Settings and select System Settings.
  3. Go to Storage > All Devices > Gamer Profiles.
  4. Select your gamertag that you want to delete.
  5. Select Delete.
  6. Select Delete Profile Only. (This deletes the profile but leaves saved games and achievements.)

Solution 6 – Clear the system cache

Clearing the system cache is a universal solution for all sorts of issues in Xbox One, so it might be helpful when resolving this problem, as well. Here’s how to clear the cache data in Xbox One:

  1. Press the Guide button on your controller.
  2. Go to Settings and select System Settings.
  3. Select Storage or Memory.
  4. Highlight any storage device, and then press Y  on your controller (you can select any storage device, because the system will clear the cache for all of them).
  5. Select Clear System Cache.
  6. Confirm the action.
  7. Restart your console

Solution 7 – Power cycle your console

If other solutions don’t work, you might want to perform a factory reset. This option will usually delete all files from your console and reset it to the original state.

This means that you’ll delete all your accounts, saved games, settings and files. If you want to keep your files, we strongly suggest that you back them up to a USB flash drive before starting the reset process.

To reset your Xbox to factory settings, do the following:

  1. Open the guide by scrolling left on the Home screen.
  2. Select Settings and go to All Settings.
  3. Choose System > Console info & updates.
  4. Select Reset console.
  5. You should see two options available: Reset and keep my games & apps and Reset and remove everything. We suggest that you use the first option since this option will only reset your console and delete potentially corrupted data without deleting games and other large files. If that option doesn’t work and the problem still persists, be sure to use Reset and remove everything option. This option will delete all downloaded games, saved games, accounts, and applications, therefore if you want to preserve some of your files, we suggest that you back them up before using this option.

Xbox error PBR9002 will prevent you from purchasing content online, but you should be able to fix it by using one of our solutions.

If the problem still persists, you might want to call Microsoft support and ask them to unblock your card.

  • What happens when you reset your Xbox One?
The simple reset will simply refresh your console. The factory settings reset will delete all user data, including accounts, games and apps, saved games, settings etc. 

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What to do if your Xbox One eject button is not working

There have often been instances of the Xbox One eject button getting stuck.

This might be outright frustrating when you need to change your disks in a jiffy though the thing to keep in mind is that the solution to this is really simple and easy.

And it does not take much time either.

So, let’s get started right away.

Solution for Xbox One eject button issues

How to release the eject button manually

  • Before you start, you will do good to know the process is similar to how you release the disk of a CD ROM drive using a detangled paper clip. Using the same, look for a tiny hole just beside the Eject button. It’s marked out with a yellow or orange lining to help locate the spot.
  • Now insert the clip and press gently. You can use any other thin but long object for the purpose though it has to be thin enough to fit into the tiny hole while stiff enough to be able to withstand some amount of pressure.
  • When you press into the hole, the clip (or anything else that you are using) sinks into the hole a little and you will know that’s it. The CD too gets ejected simultaneously.

However, it is happening way too frequently, that is the Eject button is failing quite often and you are having to resort to the workaround described here to release the disk.

Try restarting the device and see if the issue has been resolved.

Also, keep your Xbox One updated with all the latest updates

Else, this might be a hardware issue that needs attention. Get in touch with the service guys in that case to get it resolved.

Then again, this shouldn’t too big a deal as the disk drive release mechanism might be at fault if it isn’t with the Eject release button on the gaming console’s casing.

This should be it. Hope you are able to release your disks if using the method described here just in case the eject button on your Xbox One isn’t working.

FIX: Intel Services Manager crash in Windows 10/11

We all know that after updating to Windows 10 it is possible to experience various bugs and issues due to system incompatibility problems.

Similar and by keeping this in mind, we might also get an Intel Service Manager Crash Report alert which will basically prompt us to make some changes within our system in order to address this problem.

So, in case you have recently received the Intel services manager crash error on your system, then you should follow the steps from below in order to learn how to easily address this stressful and annoying issue.

Basically, you will be able to fix your problem by applying a few updates, though if the error persists you will have to dig deeper in finding what’s the real cause; anyway, we will talk more about this during the guidelines from below.

Now, usually, the Inter-Services Manager Crash Report error is being displayed after a reboot of your system or after you apply a new Windows 10 update.

You might get numerous alerts on that matter, or you should be able to temporarily address the problem by restarting your device. Anyway, for a proper troubleshooting solution, check the lines below.

How do I Fix Intel services manager crash error?

1. Update your system drivers

As was have already pointed out, in Windows 10 most of the problems are related to incompatibility issues. Well, in this case, the problem might be caused due to some reasons or by a driver’s corruption in your system.

So, the best way in which you can fix your errors will be in getting the latest drivers and updates from your manufacturer’s official website. Also, it is recommended to update your BIOS chipset driver too, as there might be some problems related to the same.

We advise also considering opting for specialized software that can scan for updates as antivirus scans for threats on your behalf.

Once your drivers are up to date, check if the problem is resolved. Usually, this process is fixing the Windows 10 Intel Services Manager Crash errors; but if on your device you are still experiencing the same alert, then try to apply the next guidelines.

A computer cannot handle video cards, computer programs, sound cards, or other hardware; they must be managed by a driver. You can manually update drivers if you have a thorough understanding of the drivers your PC requires.

The Fortect Driver Updater utility is the best alternative to ensure you are set up with the most needed recent drivers.  

Fortect Driver Updater can assist you in automatically updating drivers and preventing PC harm caused by installing the incorrect driver version. It keeps up with the latest modifications, preventing the system from experiencing latency, system failures, and BSoD issues.

2. Disable Intel App Center

  • Go to your Start Screen.
  • From there press Wind + R dedicated keyboard keys.win + r
  • The Run box will be displayed.
  • On the same enter msconfig.
  • Go to the Startup tab and just uncheck the Intel App Center box in order to disable the same.
  • Apply the changes, click Ok and then reboot your device.

3. Scan your computer

In rare situations, the Intel-related crash error might be caused by malware. Well, in that case, you should download an anti-malware program (such as Malwarebytes) and install the same on your device. Then run a full scan and wait while the antimalware program is removing infected files or tools from your system. Finally, check to see if the problem is still there.

In addition to the guidelines from above, you can anytime send a report of your problem to the Intel official support page by using this link. So, that was all for now as those were the troubleshooting solutions to apply when dealing with Intel services manager crash Error in Windows 10.

Let us know which of our solutions helped you best by leaving us a message in the comments section below.

What to do when Xbox One guide won’t open

If you’ve been using your Xbox controller and then out of nowhere, the Xbox One guide won’t open, it can be frustrating.

The Xbox One guide lets you review and change settings, check messages and notifications, update your profile, see the latest in your activity feed, check progress and/or achievements, start and join parties, track your clubs, find out what your friends are doing, and broadcast your game with Mixer.

When the guide won’t open, then you may not be able to fulfill these tasks.

Here’s what to do when your Xbox One guide won’t open and you really need to get gaming again.

Xbox One guide won’t load? Try these 3 fixes

  1. Perform a full system reboot
  2. Check Xbox Live status
  3. Check with a technician

1. Perform a full system reboot

If your Xbox One guide won’t open, performing a system reboot usually fixes the chop as it is really the first line of action you can take, especially when you don’t know what else to do.

Usually, when you turn off your console, it goes to a standby mode, which means the next time you want to use it, you simply boot and it will awake fast.

The full system reboot works in a rather similar way to how you reboot your computer when it has a problem – you shut it down and start again.

This usually solves some problems because like the Xbox One, your computer, too, gets slowed by other programs running in the background so a refresh is a good thing.

The Xbox One needs a refresh after all the gaming, too, right?

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Rebooting, however, doesn’t solve all problems like if a game or app stops working, but it should be your first line of action when your Xbox One guide won’t open.

However, it’s not every day that the normal happens, so here’s how to perform a full system reboot when your Xbox One guide won’t open:

  1. Hold the power button down for several seconds to turn off the Xbox One completely. If you want to know that it has shut down, the light on the power brick turns to amber, not white.
  2. Turn on the Xbox One again. You can use the power button on the controller to do this.

Try and check whether the guide is working again.

Did a full system reboot help restore your Xbox One guide to normal functioning? If not, try the next solution.


2. Check Xbox Live status

Sometimes the status of Xbox Live could affect the Xbox One’s system functions. In order to check the status of Xbox Live, whether it is running or not, go to the Xbox support page, which shows you the status at the top left corner of the webpage.

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Did this help fix the chop? If not, see the next solution.


3. Check with a technician

If performing a full system reboot, or full power cycle, doesn’t help, and you’ve checked that the Xbox Live status is okay, yet Xbox One guide won’t open, you can take it for repair.

Check with a qualified technician who understands the Xbox One system so that you don’t end up with worse problems.

Some users also go online to the Xbox forums to check whether problems similar to what they’re experiencing exist and see if they got extra solutions to resolve the issue such as when the Xbox One guide won’t open.

You can also check the Xbox Support page online to set up a repair for your Xbox One.

There you go, you should be able to load your guide by now. Do share your experience with us in the comments section below.

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Xbox error code 0x82d40003 [FIXED by EXPERTS]

The Xbox One error code 0x82d40003 is one that can appear for some players when they try to launch digitally distributed games.

Consequently, users can’t play Xbox One games, due to the lack of usage rights, particularly when the Game Share feature is enabled.

We found a multitude of reports stating that error prevents them from playing the games they own or they got through the Game Share feature.

I am receiving the error 0x82D4003 on a few of my Xbox‘s. I have the family sharing enabled.
Here is the scenario:
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#1 – My Home Xbox
XBOX #2 – Child 1’s Xbox – SEE’S THE ERROR
The XBOX #3 – Child 2’s Xbox – SEE’S THE ERROR
The game we are launching is Fortnight….although other’s would probably have the problem. Does anyone know the proper configuration and/or limitations with this setup?

Learn how to fix the error by following the solutions below.

How can I fix error code 0x82d40003?

1. Is Xbox Live down?

  1. Note that error 0x82d40003 might be due to Xbox Live service outages. To check if that’s the case, open the Xbox Live Status page in a web browser, here.
  2. That page highlights the Xbox Live status with a series of ticks. If Xbox Live is currently down, users will need to wait for Microsoft to resolve the service outage.

The Xbox Live status page

2. Sign in with the account that purchased the game

  1. The error 0x82d40003 error message states, Sign in with the account that purchased the game or app, which is a suggested resolution for fixing usage rights. To log in with the profile that downloaded the game, press the Xbox button on the console’s controller.
  2. On the Sign-in menu, select to sign in with email, Skype, or mobile.
  3. Then enter the required password for the account that purchased the game.
  4. Select one of the sign-in preference options.
  5. Users who utilize Kinect will need to select the Sign-in manually option.
  6. Next, open Settings to select the All Settings option.
  7. Select the Personalization tab on the left.
  8. Select the My home Xbox option.
  9. Then users can select the Make this my home Xbox setting.
  10. Thereafter, users can log in to their regular accounts again.

3. Reinstall the Xbox Game

  1. Some Xbox One players have confirmed that they’ve fixed error 0x82d40003 by reinstalling the games the issue arises for. Users can reinstall Xbox games by pressing the Xbox button to open the guide menu.
  2. There select Games & apps to open the game library.
  3. Select a game that doesn’t launch, and press the Start button.gamepad xbox one Xbox error code 0x82d40003
  4. Next, select the Manage game option on the menu that opens.
  5. Select the Uninstall all option to thoroughly uninstall the game.
  6. Select Uninstall all again to confirm.
  7. Thereafter, navigate to Ready to install on the Manage game menu.
  8. Press the Install all button to reinstall the game.
  9. Thereafter, try launching the game.

Those were 3 solutions that should fix the Xbox One error code 0x82d40003. Tell us in the comments section below whether they helped you or not.

How to fix State of Decay 2 bugs on Windows 10/11

State of Decay 2 is one of the most popular games of the moment. This open-world zombie survival game is available on Windows 10 computers, as well as Xbox consoles.

Unfortunately, various errors and technical issues may sometimes limit your gaming experience preventing you from fully enjoying the game.

In this post, we’ll list a series of solutions that you can use to fix common State of Decay 2 bugs on your Windows 10 computer.

State of Decay 2 bug fixes

  1. State of Decay 2 won’t download or install
  2. State of Decay 2 crashes with error 0x803F8001
  3. State of Decay 2 crashes after launch
  4. Error ‘You must sign in to continue’
  5. Multiplayer is unavailable

1. State of Decay 2 won’t download or install

  1. Restart the Microsoft Store app, especially if the download process suddenly stops halfway through.
  2. Check the system requirements: Make sure that your computer meets at least the minimum system requirements necessary to run the game:
    • OS: Windows 10 x64
    • Integrated Keyboard
    • Integrated Mouse
    • DirectX Version 11
    • Memory: 8 GB
    • Video Memory: 2 GB
    • Processor: AMD FX-6300 | Intel i5-2500 2.7GHz
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 | AMD Radeon HD 7870
  3. Update your Windows 10 computer: Install the latest OS version on your machine to benefit from the latest improvements and fixes.
  4. Opt-out of the Windows Insider Program: If you’re enrolled in the Windows Insider Program, the best solution is to temporarily opt-out of it and install a stable version of the OS. Microsoft is aware that some Insiders may experience issues with State of Decay 2 and is working on a fix.
  5. If you preordered the game, make sure that your purchase was not refunded. Back in April, some preorders were cancelled and refunded following a general issue. If this is the case, then you need to purchase the game again.

2. State of Decay 2 crashes with error 0x803F8001

If error 0x803F8001 prevents you from launching the game, try installing any free app from the Microsoft Store. Then restart your computer and launch State of Decay 2 again.

3. State of Decay 2 crashes after launch

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If the game crashes on launch or soon after launch, here are a few suggestions to fix the problem:

  1. Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements to properly launch the game.
  2. Install the latest display drivers (outdated display drivers may cause your Windows 10 games to crash).
  3. Check your antivirus settings: If your antivirus blocks the game, make sure to add it to the list of exceptions in order to whitelist it. Keep in mind that certain antivirus solutions may blacklist the game again when you update the title.
  4. Switching from a local account to a Microsoft account may also help you fix the problem.
  5. Uninstall and reinstall State of Decay 2: If nothing worked, maybe re-installing the game will help you fix the problem (especially if you encountered pre-order issues).
  6. Set your keyboard layout to English (US) and install the English (US) pack.
  7. Run the Windows 10 Store App Troubleshooter: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > select Windows Store Apps > run the troubleshooter.
  8. Reset State of Decay 2: Go to Apps & Features > locate and select State of Decay 2 > click on Advanced Options > select Reset.
  9. Move the game to a different drive: Keep in mind that low disk space may prevent you from launching the game. Free up some space on the drive where you initially installed the game or move it to a different drive. To move the game, simply go to Apps & Features  > select State of Decay 2 > select the Move button > choose the new driver.
  10. Open the installation folder for State of Decay 2 > right click on the game executable file > Properties > Compatibility > tick the box next to Run this program as an administrator

4. Error ‘You must sign in to continue’ blocks the game launch

Sometimes, Windows 10 may ask you to sign in to continue using the game, although you already signed in. Here are a few solutions to fix the problem:

  1. Launch PowerShell, enter the following command and hit Enter: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)AppXManifest.xml”}
  2. Run SFC to fix corrupted or missing file systems: Launch Command Prompt > enter sfc /scannow >hit Enter.

5. Multiplayer is unavailable

The multiplayer button is unavailable if you signed in to another PC using the same account. Make sure that you’ve signed out everywhere else and then hit the multiplayer button again.

If you encountered other State of Decay 2 issues, let us know in the comments below and we’ll try to find a solution for you as soon as possible.

Xbox Live error code 0x800c0005 on Xbox One [TECHNICIAN FIX]

Some users have said that a 0x800c0005 error code appears when they try to join the Xbox Live party.

That error can also arise when users try to play music videos or songs on their Xbox One consoles.

Error 0x800c0005 is often a net connection issue between Xbox and other service or due to incompatible NAT (Network Address Translation) types.

One user stated on the Microsoft’s Xbox Support Forum:

It never shows me who is in the party or give me an option to join. I then tried to start my own party where I got the error code 0x800c0005.

Find out how to resolve the error below.

How do I fix Xbox One Party encountered an error 0x800c0005?

1. Restart the Xbox

  1. Users can refresh the NAT type by restarting the Xbox console. So, try restarting the Xbox by pressing the Xbox button to open Guide.
  2. Select Settings on the Guide.
  3. Select the Restart console option.
  4. Then click Yes to confirm the restart.
  5. Users can then check their NAT Type by pressing the Xbox button and selecting Settings > All Settings.
  6. Select Network to open a Network Settings screen that displays the NAT Type within the Current Network Status column.
  7. If the NAT Type is Open, further fixes will not usually be required.

Xbox's Network settings xbox live error code 0x800c0005

2. Adjust the Router’s IPv6 Settings

  1. Error 0x800c0005 can arise when the Xbox console can’t get a Teredo IP address, and users can fix that by enabling Teredo tunneling on their routers’ settings pages. To do that, press the Windows key + S hotkey.
  2. Input cmd in the search box, and click Command Prompt to open the CP.
  3. Enter ipconfig in the Command Prompt, and press the Return key.The ipconfig command xbox live error code 0x800c0005
  4. Copy the Default Gateway number with the Ctrl + C hotkey.
  5. Open a web browser.
  6. Then paste the Default Gateway number in the URL bar with the Ctrl + V hotkey to open the router configuration site.
  7. Log in to the router configuration site. Users who aren’t sure what login details to enter can check the router’s manual and web support site for further details.
  8. Thereafter, look for Allow Teredo tunneling and Allow IPv6 tunneling settings. Enable both those settings if the router configuration site includes them.

3. Refresh the NAT Table

  1. Refreshing the NAT table, by turning the UPnP protocol off and back on, is another potential resolution for error 0x800c0005. To do that, log in to the router’s configuration site with an IP address as outlined above.Talk Talk router configuration login page xbox live error code 0x800c0005
  2. Then turn the Enable UPnP setting off within the UPnP settings section. Users can refer to their router manuals for more specific details on where exactly the UPnP setting is within their router configuration UI.
  3. Save the new settings.
  4. Then unplug the network router.
  5. Restart the Xbox console if it’s on.
  6. Log back into the router configuration site to turn the UPnP setting back on, and save the changed settings.
  7. Check that the Zero Config setting is on if there is one.
  8. Thereafter, plug the network router back in to restart it.
  9. Alternatively, make sure that the router’s firmware is up to date and stick to a wired connection.

Those are some of the resolutions that might fix error 0x800c0005 for some users.

However, if further resolutions are required, check out the Virtual Agent on Microsoft’s Customer Support page for the Xbox.

  • What is error 0x8004005?
Error 0x80004005 is an unspecified error and appears usually when you cannot access Shared Folders, Drives, Virtual Machines, and also when the Windows Updates cannot be installed.
  • What can I do if my Xbox account has been locked?

First, check if the Xbox Live servers are online. Then, delete your profile and perform a power cycle. If the problem persists, we have the perfect guide to help you fix this problem.

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How to see who is in a channel and online on Slack

Slack is an instant-messaging app that enables users to organize discussions within more specific channels. Thus, Slack channels are like forum threads that you can set up for more specific topics.

Each Slack channel includes invited members. This is how you can see who the invited members of a channel are and if they’re online in Slack.

How can I see channel members and their status?

1. Open the channel member list

  1. The View member list provides an overview of users within a channel. To open that list, select a channel on the left of Slack.
  2. Then click the View member list button shown directly below.
    View member list slack how to see who is online and who is in a channel
  3. After clicking View member list, an About this channel sidebar opens on the right of Slack. Click Members on that sidebar to expand that category as below.
    About this channel slack how to see who is online and who is in a channel
  4. That list shows you all members within the channel. Click a user to open a box for them from which you select Call and Message options.
  5. There is a status indicator beside each member in the list. A green dot highlights that a user is online. A gray circle highlights that a user is currently unavailable (away).

2. Search the member list

  1. You can search the member list by clicking the See All Members button at the bottom of it. That button will open the search window in the snapshot directly below.
    Slack members search box slack how to see who is online and who is in a channel
  2. Enter a keyword in the search box, and press the Return key.
  3. The search utility will then display users that match the keyword. Thereafter, you can click a user to open a profile box for them.

3. Set a status

  1. You can also configure your own status in Slack via the member list. To do so, open a channel member list you’re in.
  2. Then double-click your user name there to open the profile window.
    The profile window slack how to see who is online and who is in a channel
  3. Click the Set status button to open the options shown directly below.
    Set a status window slack how to see who is online and who is in a channel
  4. There you can select status icons for things like vacationing and in a meeting.
  5. To set up a custom status, click the emoji button on the left of the text box.
  6. Select an icon from the panel shown below.
    Set a status window slack how to see who is online and who is in a channel
  7. Then enter some status text for it.
  8. Click the Save button.

So, the members list in Slack provides a handy overview of users within a channel. There you can check who is in the channel and whether a member is active or not. In addition, you can configure your own status from there.

Need help locating your workspace address? Check our guide on how to find your Slack workspace URL for quick access tips.

If you have any other questions and suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below and we’ll be sure to check them out.

Is Project Scarlett compatible with Oculus Rift S?

For those of you who don’t know, Project Scarlett is a new console revealed at E3 2019.

Among the mind-blowing 120 FPS, 8K resolutions, and the elimination of load speeds, the console is reportedly based on custom Ryzen Zen2 CPU and Navi GPU architecture.

Because there’s still plenty of time until the console’s launch, a lot of speculation has started emerging regarding other features this next-gen console may have.

One burning question is whether or not Project Scarlett is compatible with Oculus Rift S.

As most of you may already know, Oculus already has heavy support from Valve’s Steam and they have already made their claim on the VR market so far.

Project Scarlett and Windows Mixed Reality

While logic may dictate that Microsoft may try to push their own Windows Mixed Reality into the VR market more, that doesn’t necessarily mean that Project Scarlett would support Windows Mixed Reality exclusively.

The difference between the current Xbox hardware and Project Scarlett is that Project Scarlett will run using a universal OS called Windows Core OS.

Windows Core OS is essentially a modular platform, so any function and any device Microsoft builds for it will be compatible.

This shift from Windows API to a universal OS is due to the game industry’s tendency to shift towards building games and apps for consoles, PCs, xCloud, and VR simultaneously.

Thus, they save time by building the base software framework and applying small tweaks depending on the supported hardware, rather than creating the software on PC, then spending months porting the data to all the other platforms.

So, is Project Scarlett compatible with Oculus Rift S?

Since Oculus Rift S requires Windows 10 as an OS and as long as Project Scarlett will run using the Windows Core OS, there should be no issue with the two of them being compatible with each other.

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Fix Xbox 360 Kinect Red Light issues [STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE]

The Kinect is an Xbox 360 accessory that enables users to utilize the console without a game controller.

However, that accessory seemingly occasionally displays a red light instead of green on startup. When it does, the Kinect might not work as it’s supposed to.

One Xbox 360 user had issues with it and shared concerns on the official Microsoft Xbox Support forum.

My xbox360 kinect sensor is not starting up, when i power up the console, the sensor has a blinking green light and on screen i see a message starting up sensor.., this remains for about 2-3 minutes post which the light tu’rns into steady red and the message on screen is kinect could not start sensor, please make sure sensor is at room temperature.

My room temperature is fine and there is no issues there, have tried connecting/reconnecting multiple times but with no success. Can someone help here ?

Learn how to fix Xbox 360 Kinect red light issue by following the troubleshooting steps below.

How can I fix Xbox 360 Kinect not starting?

1. Place the Kinect on a Level Surface

  1. The Kinect displays a red light and a C0051209 error code when it’s not on level surfaces. Users can fix that error by turning off the Xbox 360.
  2. Then make sure the Kinect is on a flat, level surface.Xbox Kinect xbox 360 kinect red light
  3. Turn on the console after placing the Kinect on an alternative surface.
  4. The red light might also come on if the room’s too hot or cold for the Kinect. The ideal temp for the Kinect is about 70°F (21°C ), so adjust the heating as required to ensure it’s about 70°F.

2. Update Xbox 360 Software

  1. Kinect red lights might come on when users need to update their Xbox 360 software. Then an Update Required error message will appear when users try to run games.
  2. When that error message appears, select the Yes and Restart options to update the game console.

A disc xbox 360 kinect red light

3. Check the Kinect’s Cables

  1. The Kinect might light up red when it’s loosely connected. To check the cable connections, turn off the Xbox 360 console.
  2. First, check the console’s power cord is fully plugged in.
  3. Then check that the USB cord is fully connected with the console. Pull the USB cord out and plug it firmly back in if it’s seemingly already connected.
  4. Xbox 360 S and E users plug the Kinect cable into the console’s AUX port shown directly below.Xbox 360 E xbox 360 kinect red light
  5. There should be a green light on the USB cord when it’s fully connected. If not, users might need to get a replacement USB cord for the console from the Xbox Online Service Center.
  6. Thereafter, turn on the Xbox 360.

The above resolutions will usually fix Microsoft Kinect red light issues. However, if those resolutions don’t fix the red light, users might need to return their Kinects for repairs.

Those repairs will be free of charge for Kinect that is still within warranty periods.

Xbox Live error 800704DC on profile download [EXPERT FIX]

Downloading the profile on your Xbox console allows you to keep your data synchronized between the consoles irrespective of where you play.

Sometimes while downloading your Xbox Live profile you see an error code. The error reads Sorry, Xbox Live profiles can’t be downloaded right now. Please try again later. Status Code: 800704DC.

Fix it by following the steps we provided below.

Why do I get an error code when downloading profile on Xbox?

1. Re-Associate the Child Account to the Parent Account

  1. Sign into your Microsoft Account, here.
  2. Go to the Family tab > Add a Family Member.
  3. Select Add a child.
  4. Now you need to enter the email address of the child account that you want to re-associate with the parent account.
  5. Click on Send an Invite.
    Add a Child - Xbox Profile Download error
  6. Sign out of your Microsoft account and sign in to the Child account.
  7. Click on Sign in and accept.
  8. Now on your Xbox try to download the profile and check if the error is resolved.

The above solution should help you resolve the Xbox Live error code 801540A9.



2. Remove your Profile From all Xbox Consoles

  1. Go to Xbox.com  website and click on Sign in.
  2. Find and select My Account (look in the upper right corner).
    My Account - Xbox Live Profile Download error
  3. Under the Safety section, click on Remove my profile from all Xbox 360 consoles.
  4. Under the Visited Console section, select Require profile download.
  5. Now on your Xbox consoler, try to download the profile again and check for any improvements.

3. Reset Microsoft Account Password

  1. Go to the Microsoft account password reset page.
  2. You need to select a reason for resetting the password.
  3. Enter your Microsoft Account email password and also fill the captcha.
  4. Click on Next.
    Remove Xbox Account - Profile Download error
  5. Now you need to verify that the account belongs to you. Select one of the methods and send the security code.
  6. Enter the 4 digit security code you received from Microsoft and click Next.
  7. Enter your new password and click on Next to reset the password.
  8. On your Xbox close, try to login with your new password and check for any improvements.

4. Remove Any Existing Profile

  1. On your Xbox Home Screen, go to Settings.
  2. Select System.
  3. Select Storage and select Profiles.
  4. Now select the Xbox profile you want to delete.
  5. Select Delete and select one of the two options below:
    Remove Profile Xbox Profile Download error
    Delete
    Profile Only – This deletes the Xbox profile but leaves saved games achievements.
    Delete Profile and Items – This deletes the profile and the game data associated with it.
  6. Select  Delete Profile only option and delete your profile.
  7. Now try to login with your primary profile again and check for any improvements.

There you go, you should have eliminated the error code 800704DC safely by using one of these solutions.

Do you know any other methods to clear out issues while downloading your Xbox profile? Feel free to share them in the comments section below.

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Fix the Xbox error code 0x80a40008 like a PRO

Many Xbox One users reported an issue regarding the ability to sign in to their account on the console.

Error message Try Again Later. There was a problem and we couldn’t connect.(0x80a40008) pops up, denying access.

Apparently, this error message is related to a connectivity or account issue.

One user shared his concerns on the official support forum.

It now seems the only people that get this code are the ones with the Xbox One Update Preview. I still after 2 days cannot access my account without it prompting me Try Again Later.

There was a problem and we couldn’t connect.(0x80a40008). I’ve contacted Xbox Support and they sent me an email to a thread that’s non-existent. If anyone has a solution, please put it down below. 

Attempting to fix this Xbox issue requires you to follow our solutions, listed below.

What can I do if I can’t sign in to Xbox Live?

1. Review your log in details and check the Xbox server status

  1. Make sure to input a valid email and password. If you’re not sure if your password is correct, try resetting it and then attempt to sign in.
  2. Check the server status on the official Microsoft Xbox website, here.

Check Xbox Live status Xbox error code 0x80a40008


Did you know that you need to open certain router ports to access Xbox Live? Do that with these configuration tools.


3. Check your network connection

  1. Press the Xbox button > open Settings.
  2. Choose All settings > Network > Network settings.
  3. Select the Test network connection option.test network Xbox error code 0x80a40008
  4. If you get the Everything is good message, try signing in again.
  5. Use a wired connection instead of Wifi.
  6. Contact your internet provider if your internet is running slower than usual.

4. Remove and add your account back to Xbox

  1. Press the Xbox button > select System
  2. Access Settings > Account > Remove Accountsremove account xbox Xbox error code 0x80a40008
  3. Choose the account to remove > select Remove
  4. Select Close and restart your console
  5. Turn off the console from the Xbox Power button of the console
  6. Leave the console off for about 10 seconds
  7. Turn the console back on
  8. Press the Xbox button on your Controller
  9. Select Sign in > then choose Add & manage 
  10. Enter the account login information and check the privacy settings
  11. Choose a color for the profile > then select Next
  12. Confirm the gamerpic > choose Next
  13. Choose between Save my password or Keep asking for my password

We hope that our tutorial helped you fix the Xbox One connectivity issue. If you know other working solutions, please share them in the comment section below.

Fix Xbox One error 0x87dd001e with these easy steps

A number of people have reported seeing the Xbox One error 0x87dd001e after the console lost its axes to wireless. If you’re also experiencing this issue, you’re no doubt very frustrated. But don’t worry, it can be fixed.

Before moving forward and trying repair solutions that work in situations where the problem occurs locally, make sure you aren’t facing a temporary issue with the Xbox server. Once this option is ruled out, network status glitches and corrupted temporary folders step in as potential culprits.

Therefore, waste no more time and use the following solutions to resolve this problem.

What can I do when getting Xbox One error 0x87dd001e?

1. Perform a full power cycle of your console

perform a full power cycle

Firstly, you should power cycle your console. This procedure will successfully help you to eliminate the majority of temporary files that might cause this sort of issue, so you know what you have to do.

Immediately hold the Power button on the console for 10 seconds or until the power shuts down completely. Unplug the power cord from the back of the console. Plug the power cord back in after waiting around 5 minutes to ensure that the procedure is successful, then restart the console.

Do so by pressing the Xbox button on your console to turn it on and you should now see the green boot-up animation.


2. Reset the alternate MAC address

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  1. Press the Xbox button to bring up the guide overlay.
  2. Then, select System > Settings.
  3. Choose All Settings from the context menu.
  4. Once you manage to get inside the Settings menu, go to Network settings.
  5. From the Network menu, move to the Advanced Settings menu on the left-hand side.
  6. With the Advanced settings menu selected, choose the Alternate MAC address from the list of available options.
  7. Don’t hesitate to hit the Clear button.
  8. Up next, hit the Restart button to apply the changes.
  9. At the next startup sequence, log-in with your account once again and see if the error persists.

So, if you still get the Xbox One error 0x87dd001e, then we strongly recommend that you clear the alternate MAC address from the Xbox One settings menu. This solution is effective if the ISP that’s being used is providing a dynamic IP.


You can’t open Xbox One guide? Take a look at this step-by-step procedure to find a solution.


3. Factory reset your Xbox One

how to reset console

  1. Press the home button on your Xbox One controller.
  2. Navigate to the System Menu and select Settings.
  3. Go to System > Console info.
  4. Select Reset console next.
  5. At this point, you have the option to either Reset and remove everything or Reset and keep my games & apps (you may also cancel and back out if you’re undecided).
  6. Select the Reset and keep my games & apps section.
  7. Hit the X button to start the procedure.
  8. Once you’ve selected that, the console will proceed with erasing content, which could take several minutes.
  9. Your console will eventually restart automatically.

We have also managed to identify several user reports in which a factory reset resolved the issue entirely. The best part is that Microsoft makes this very easy to do, whether you want to keep your games and apps installed, or give your console a fresh start.

Anyway, if you choose to keep them installed, note that the procedure will still remove all personal files and associations from the console. All your saved games, achievements, settings, and accounts are though synced up with Xbox Live.

This happens automatically when connected to the Internet, so be sure to go online before initiating the reset. That’s a procedure you can apply any time things go awry, so bookmark this page as you never know when you might need to apply it again.

If you have any other questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments section below.

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Xbox error code 0x80a40019 [STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE]

Some Xbox One users encountered an issue when trying to connect to Xbox Live. The error code 0x80a40019 occurs, leaving the user unable to sign in.

Apparently, this is a common network connectivity issue.

One user was vocal about the problem on the support forum.

Did anyone figure out why? Error code(0x80a40019) an how to fix problem..been not able to play. An not very happy..need help..ty

In order to fix this issue, you should follow our simple steps presented below.

How do I resolve Xbox Live sign-in errors on Xbox One?

1. Check the Xbox Live status and perform a hard rest on your console

  1. Check the server status on the official Microsoft Xbox website, here.Xbox error code 0x80a40019
  2. Press the Xbox One power button for 8 to 10 seconds until it shuts down.
  3. Unplug the console from the power socket for at least 3 minutes.
  4. Turn the Xbox back on.
  5. Attempt to sign in to Xbox Live.
  6. If it still doesn’t work, try again in a few minutes.

2. Test and improve the network connection

  1. Press the Xbox button > open Settings.
  2. Choose All settings > Network > Network settings.
  3. Select the Test network connection option.Xbox error code 0x80a40019
  4. If everything seems to be fine, try connecting to Xbox Live again.
  5. Use a wired connection instead of a wireless network.
  6. Perform a hard reset on your modem/router.
  7. Contact your internet provider if you notice that your internet is running slower than usual and let them know about the issue.

We’ve written extensively about Xbox Live issues on Xbox One. Check out these guides for more information.


3. Perform a system update

  1. Press the Xbox button on your controller > open Settings.
  2. Go to All Settings > System.
  3. Select Console info & updates.
  4. Choose Update console.
  5. If there is any available update found, perform the update and restart the console.Xbox error code 0x80a40019

4. Change the system language to English

  1. Press the Xbox button on your controller > open Settings.
  2. Go to All Settings > System.
  3. Select the Location section > open Language & location.
  4. Open the Language settings and choose English.
  5. Restart the console and see if it fixed the issue.Xbox error code 0x80a40019

We hope that our guide on fixing the Xbox One error code 0x80a40019  helped you surpass this issue. If you liked this article, let us know in the comment section below.

  • How can I fix Xbox error code 0x80a40019?
Start by checking the Xbox Live status and perform a hard rest on your console. If that doesn’t work, follow our expert guide to fix the 0x80a40019 error.
  • How do I check my Xbox service status?

To check the status of Xbox Live, open a browser on your computer or smartphone and go to the Xbox Live Service Status page. You will see there if the service is down.

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FIX: Windows 10/11 install error 0x0000005D in VirtualBox

Are you trying to install Windows 10 in VirtualBox and you are getting the following error: Your PC needs to restart. Please hold down the power button. Error Code: 0x0000005D?

This error occurs when you are trying to run or install a version of windows that is not supported by your system’s processor.

To install Windows 10 on your PC, the processor must support the Physical Address Extension (PAE), NX and SSE2 features.

Most of the systems support these features, so if this error occurs it is likely because the NX (No eXecute bit) feature is not activated on the system. You will find this feature as XD (eXecute Disabled) within the BIOS settings.

How can I fix error code 0x0000005D to install Windows 10?

1. Change BIOS settings

  1. You need to reboot your computer.
  2. After reboot, you need to press the F2 key to access the BIOS.
  3. In the BIOS section, select the Advanced feature.
  4. Select the CPU Configuration feature.
  5. Check for the No-Execute Memory Protection option and click on it.
  6. Change this feature to Enabled (by default, it is disabled).
  7. Reboot your system and begin the process of installing Windows 10 in VirtualBox normally.

2. Change settings in Motherboard menu

  1. You need to set up the Base memory to 4096 MB.
  2. In the Boot order section, you need to check the boxes next to the CD/DVD and Hard Disk features.
  3. Switch the Chipset to PIIX3.
  4. Set up the Pointing device feature to PS/2 Mouse.
  5. In the Extended features section, you need to check the box next to the Enable I/O APIC feature.

Find all about the best virtual machines for Windows 10 in this simple guide.


3. Change settings in Display tab

  1. Video Memory has to be set to 256 MB.
  2. Toggle Monitor count to 1.
  3. Go to the Extended features section, check the boxes next to the Enable 3D Acceleration and Enable 2D Video Acceleration features.
  4. In the System tab, navigate to Acceleration menu, look for the Hardware virtualization section, then check the boxes next to the Enable VT-x/AMD-V and Enable Nested Paging features.
  5. Go to the System tab, navigate to the Processor menu, then set the Processor(s) to 4 CPUs (or how many you have in your system) and set the Execution Cap to 100%.
  6. Finally, check the box next to the PAE/NX feature in the Extended features section.

If all these settings are correct, you should be able to fix the error code 0x0000005D and install Windows 10 in VirtualBox.

If you have any other questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments section below.

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Fix error code 0x90010108 on Xbox One with these steps

Many Xbox One users are recently reporting getting the error code 0x90010108. Assuming that’s your case as well, you are going to need a couple of pieces of information to fix this.

Firstly, there are times when this error is essentially triggered by a Microsoft Server issue. Your console isn’t able to validate your library media due to a server issue. If that’s the case, the only thing you can do is to have patience and let the Microsoft engineers do their job.

However, you may address firmware glitches and OS corruption scenarios. Here is a brief list of solutions that appear to be working for the 0x90010108 error, so don’t postpone applying them.

What can I do when getting 0x90010108 Xbox error?

1. Perform a full reboot of your Xbox One system

reboot Xbox One system

Press and hold the Power button on your console for about 8-10 seconds while the system is on. Do so until the console shuts off. Then, you may hit the same button again and it will start and display the green start-up screen.

This process never erases any of your games or data, so there’s nothing to worry about. If the manual button reboot doesn’t work for any reason, then you may also power cycle it the old-fashioned way.

Quickly power down the console, unplug it, wait for at least 10 seconds, plug everything back in and power it back on. Just cross your fingers and hope the error code 0x90010108 goes away!


2. Hard reset your console

hard reset console

  1. With your console fully turned on, press the Xbox button to open the guide.
  2. Navigate to System > Settings > System > Console Info.
  3. While inside the Console Info menu, select Reset console.
  4. On the Reset your console? screen, choose Reset and keep my games & apps.
  5. Hit the X button and the console will begin the process of resetting itself to the default settings.
  6. As soon as it’s finished, your Xbox One will restart automatically.

If the power cycle method doesn’t work, or it works for a while and the error code 0x90010108 reappears, don’t worry. There are other solutions you may apply next. Hard resetting your console is also an effective fix.

Applying a full reboot means that your data is preserved and this procedure doesn’t have to be any different. You’re about to reset your console’s OS to its factory defaults, but you may keep your games and apps safe.


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3. Check the Xbox Live Service Status

Xbox Live

  1. At first, go to the official Xbox Live Service Status page.
  2. The page will show if the service is down, as well as the status of your account, Social and Gaming, Xbox TV, Music or Video, Apps, and more.
  3. Make sure all Xbox Live services are labeled Normal.
  4. Depending on the duration of the outage, you can check it every 30 minutes for a new update.

Are you receiving the same error? Then, consider the option of a server issue preventing any of the fixes above from working. To confirm that, check the status of Xbox Live and see if the core services are currently working fine.

Hopefully, one of the solutions above worked for you. If you have any questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to leave us a comment below!

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How to fix c101ab80 playback error on Xbox [EXPERT FIX]

Renting digital movies is something that added another layer of service to the Xbox console. Users can rent the movie from the Microsoft Video app and play it on a big screen via the console.

However, not if the c101ab80 playback error appears. Namely, certain users who rented movies were met with this error and unable to play.

Here’s how one user explained the problem on the Microsoft’s Support forum.

Hi, I rented a movie thought Microsoft video on my xbox and when I try to play it I get the error code c101ab80. Can anyone tell me how I can either play the movie or get my money back? Thank you

Learn how to fix this error by following the instructions below.

What can I do if Xbox is not playing movies?

1: Reinstall the app

  1. Open Home.
  2. Choose My games & apps.
  3. Select the Movies & TV app.
  4. Press the Menu button and choose Uninstall.Xbox c101ab80 Playback Error
  5. Confirm uninstall and reboot your console.
  6. Navigate to Store and choose the Movies & TV section.
  7. Install Movies & TV.

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2: Test the Xbox Live services

  1. Press the Xbox button and open System.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Select Network.
  4. Open Network settings.Xbox c101ab80 Playback Error
  5. From the Troubleshooting menu, select Test network connection.

3: Delete your profile and re-download it

  1. Press the Xbox button and open System.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Select Accounts.
  4. Select Remove accounts.
  5. Highlight your account and remove it.
  6. Reboot your console.
  7. Press the Xbox button and open Sign in.
  8. Choose Add & manage.
  9. Choose to Add new account.
  10. Accept the Terms of Use and choose Privacy options.
  11. Configure your account and try playing rented movies again from the Movies & TV app.

If none of the suggested steps helped you, consider contacting support or asking for a refund.

Fix Access Denied When Editing Hosts File in Windows 10/11

Sometimes in order to fix a certain problem or to block a certain website on your Windows 10 PC, you have to edit the hosts file. Editing hosts file is a relatively advanced procedure, and a number of users reported Access denied message while trying to edit the hosts file on Windows 10.

The hosts file is located in your Windows 10 installation directory, and it’s protected from unauthorized access, but if you need to edit the hosts file, you can avoid “Access denied” message by following one of our solutions.

What can I do if I have no permission to edit hosts file?

1. Run Notepad as administrator

  1. Press Windows key + S, enter Notepad. Right-click Notepad from the list of results and choose Run as administrator.
  2. Once Notepad opens, choose File > Open.
  3. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc folder and make sure to change Text Documents (*.txt) to All Files. Select hosts and click Open.
    hosts-open
  4. Make the changes you want and save them.

If you use Notepad as your text editor, you need to run it as administrator before you can edit the hosts file. To run Notepad as administrator and to edit the hosts file, do the following:

We have to mention that this solution should work with any other text editor, so if you don’t use Notepad, just run your desired text editor as administrator and you should be able to edit hosts file without any problems.

Alternatively, you can start Command Prompt as administrator and use it to start Notepad and edit the hosts file. To do that, follow these instructions:

  1. Click the Start button, type cmd and select Run as administrator from the results.
  2. Once the Command Prompt opens, enter the following lines and press Enter after each line:
    • cd C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
    • notepad hosts
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  3. Notepad will now open the hosts file, and you should be able to make the necessary changes.

2. Copy the hosts file to a different location

  1. Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc and locate hosts file.
  2. Copy it to your Desktop, or any other folder that you can easily access.
  3. Open the hosts file on your Desktop with Notepad or any other text editor.
  4. Make the necessary changes and move the hosts file back to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc directory.

3. Make sure hosts isn’t set to Read-only

  1. Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc.
  2. Locate the hosts file, right-click it and choose Properties from the menu.
  3. Go to the Attributes section and make sure the Read-only option isn’t checked.
    read-only
  4. Click Apply and OK to save changes.

Now you should be able to make the necessary changes to the hosts file. After you’re finished, it might be a good idea to set hosts file back to Read-only mode again.

Sometimes, all your documents are read-only, including your hosts file. If you want to change them properly, you can find more info about that in this quick guide.

4. Change the security settings for hosts

  1. Press Win + E to open File Manager and navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc.
  2. Locate hosts file, right-click it and choose Properties.
  3. Navigate to the Security tab and click the Edit button.
    hosts-edit
  4. You should see the list of users and groups on your PC that have access to the hosts file. If your user name or group is on the list, click it and make sure that it has Permissions set to Full control. If your user name isn’t on the list, click the Add button.
  5. Enter the user name or the group name in the Enter the object names to select the field and click Check Names and OK.
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  6. A new user or group will be added to the list. Now you need to select the newly added group or user and check the Full control option below.
  7. Click Apply and OK to save changes.

5. Use the hidden administrator account

  1. Click the Start button, type cmd and select Run as administrator from the results.
  2. When Command Prompt opens, enter net user administrator /active:yes and press Enter. This will activate the hidden administrator account.
    cmd-admininistrator-enable
  3. After you have activated the administrator account, you can switch to it, and try editing the hosts file.

Most system files are protected, therefore you need an administrator account in order to make changes to them. Since hosts are one of the system files, it requires an administrator account in order to edit it.

If you don’t use an administrator account, you can enable a hidden administrator account and use it to make the changes to the hosts file.

After you made the changes to the hosts file, you can come back to your original account, start Command Prompt as administrator again and enter net user administrator /active:no to disable the hidden administrator account.

Here are some more examples of this problem:

  • Can’t edit hosts file Windows 10 – If you can’t edit the hosts file in Windows 10, it’s probably because you don’t have required permissions. We’ll explore that problem here
  • Hosts file being used by another process  – This is another common issue that prevents users from editing the host file.
  • Don’t have permission to save hosts file Windows 10 – This is the same case as the first error message.

The hosts file is a system file, so it’s protected, and usually, it’s not advised that you edit it, but if you decide to do so, it’s always good to know how to reset hosts file to default in Windows 10 in case anything goes wrong.

If you have any more questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.

Slack Won’t Update: How to Check and Install Updates

Seeing that Slack won’t update is no joy. It doesn’t appear to be a widespread problem, yet such cases do occasionally.

The point is that the company is gradually rolling out various updates to ensure your experience gets a lot snappier and free of any broken features. And when Slack is not updating, you will miss out on a few of these. So, keep reading to find out the fixes!

What can I do when Slack won’t update?

1. Check your Internet connectionSlack will not update check Internet

  1. Sign in to your Slack workspace.
  2. Visit https://my.slack.com/help/test.
  3. Now, note the results for WebSocket (Flannel [Primary]) and WebSocket (Flannel [Backup]).
  4. Here you should see a checked circle icon.

The Slack client for Windows and Mac automatically checks for updates from time to time. Therefore, a reliable and fast Internet connection is required.

Your job is to make sure it has one or correct the issue if you see the warning icon with the error message, Slack does not connect to the Internet.

2. Manually look for Slack updates

  1. Launch Slack.
  2. Click the hamburger menu at the top left, choose Help, and click on Check for Updates.check for updates to fix slack won't update

If you’d like to skip the waiting and manually update Slack, there’s a dedicated option. Remember, the above steps are for the Windows Slack client.

3. Keep track of the updates

Older versions of the Slack desktop app can result in connection issues and bugs of all kinds but don’t overthink it.

Slack usually announces updates that are rolling out gradually over a few weeks, so venturing on a wild goose chase and trying to find one that doesn’t even exist isn’t the best thing to do.

Make sure instead to keep track of the updates by heading over to the Updates and Changes page for each of its clients. Here’s where you may find them, depending on which client you’re using.

Updates bring several improvements and make bugs less frustrating, so it isn’t pleasant to see that sometimes Slack won’t update. If that’s the issue you’re also dealing with, try the above tips as they work every time.

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