Here’s how to change color in Paint 3D

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

If you found yourself asking the question ‘ How can I change color in Paint 3D? ‘, you came to the right place.

There is nothing better than being able to create your own art from the comfort of your own home. With the use of Paint 3D, you can now create elaborate 3D models and scenes to complement or replace your 2D art entirely.

In order to be able to create at your full potential, you will need to know how to apply and change the color of your 2D and 3D models.

For this reason, in today’s article, we will explore the best way to change colors of 2D shapes, specific selections in your project, and also 3D models. Read on to find out how to do it.

Steps to change the color of objects in Paint 3D

How to change the color of a 2D shape in Paint 3D?

As Paint3D was created in order to offer you a viable option to create using your Windows 10 PC, it was built to be easy to use.

As in the case of the ‘old-school’ Microsoft application, in order to change the color of a 2D object, you will need to first make a 2D object. Follow these steps to do so:

  1. Open Paint 3D.
  2. Select Create a new project from the start menu.
  3. Select the 2D Shapes button found in the top toolbar.
  4. Use the right-side menu to choose the desired shape of your 2D object -> click and drag the mouse on the canvas to create the shape.created 2D object - Paint 3D how to change color
  5. Inside the Fill section in the same right-hand side menu -> click the to activate the drop-down menu -> select Solid.Solid option Fill - paint 3d how to change color
  6. Click the square box next to the drop-down menu -> select your desired color.Fill color options - paint3d how to change color

Can I use Paint 3D to convert images to black and white?

How to change the color of selection inside Paint 3D?

In order to be able to change the color of a selection inside Paint 3D, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Select the 2D or 3D object you want to change the color to by clicking the Select tool.select tool - paint 3d how to change color
  2. Press the Brushes icon found inside the top toolbar.
  3. From the right-side menu select the Fill option.fill tool brushes menu - Paint 3D how to change color
  4. Click on the selection to fill it with the desired color.

Conclusion

In today’s How-to article we explored the best way to add color to your Print 3D project. We also discussed the easiest way to add color to a 2D object, and also how to add color to a selection.

Please feel free to let us know if this guide helped you to better understand how to use Paint 3D on your Windows 10 PC. You can do so by leaving a comment in the comment section below.

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How to fix Dropbox’s Export Failed error when exporting videos

Posted on by Matthew Adams

Some users utilize Dropbox cloud storage to transfer videos from Windows desktops and laptops to their mobile devices.

However, an “Export Failed” error might arise when users try to export videos saved in Dropbox to their mobiles devices.

The full error message states: Export Failed. Dropbox was unable to save to the Photo Library.

Consequently, users can’t export their videos from Dropbox to the mobiles.

The “Export Failed” error is usually due to video format incompatibility. The video formats users are trying to export aren’t compatible with their mobile devices.

However, users can fix the error by converting their videos to compatible mobile formats with various optimizer software before saving them to OneDrive.

How to fix Dropbox Export failed errors?

1. Try using the web version

Sometimes using the web version of Dropbox can fix this issue. You can use any web browser for this task, but we suggest trying Opera One.

Opera One browser is known for the fact that it is really fast and it comes with some really cool data compression features.

This browser comes with with unique features, such as workspaces, tab islands, built-in Ad blocker, VPN and AI. Also, it features a modular AI-ready Design for the integration of other AI technologies.

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Want to learn more about UR Browser? Here’s our in-depth review!

2. Convert videos to compatible formats with HandBrake

  1. Users can convert videos to compatible mobile device formats with the open-source HandBrake software for Windows. Click Download (64-bit) on Handbrake’s download page to save the installer for that software.
  2. Then open the installer for Handbrake to add that software to Windows.
  3. Open the HandBrake software.The Handbrake software dropbox error exporting files
  4. Click the File button, and then select a video to optimize.
  5. Press the Open button.
  6. Click the Presets button.
    The Presets button dropbox error exporting files
  7. Click Devices on the Presets sidebar.
    The preset Device category dropbox error exporting files
  8. Next, select an Apple, Android, or Windows Mobile preset that best matches the device you’ll export the video to.
  9. Click Preview, select Use system default video player, and press the Live Preview button to play a preview of the video.
    The video Preview window dropbox error exporting files
  10. Users can click the Browse button on the Summary tab to select an alternative folder path for the output file.
  11. Press the Start Encode button to initiate the conversion.
  12. Thereafter, users can upload their converted videos to OneDrive to export them to mobile phones.

Looking for a powerful video Editor? Check out our review of Movavi Video Editor Plus!

3. Update the Dropbox app

Some users might also need to update the Dropbox apps on their mobile devices to fix the “Export Failed” error. The best way to do that is probably to uninstall the apps.

Then open the Dropbox Google Play or iTunes pages to get the latest version of the app.

The Dropbox page dropbox error exporting files

So, that’s how users can convert their videos to compatible mobile device formats to fix the “Export Failed” error. Then users can export the videos from OneDrive to their mobiles. Aside from HandBrake, users can also convert videos to compatible mobile formats with Video Converter Ultimate, Video Optimizer Pro, and Format Factory.

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Mixer not showing the video stream? Do this to fix it

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

If you want to use Mixer and it is not showing the video stream, you are not the only user dealing with this.

This issue can cause some stress to people that want to stream a specific gaming session online, and the impact of this issue becomes even bigger if you’re streaming videos online professionally.

The Mixer not showing the video stream issue can be caused by a variety of issues. It depends on the details of your situation, therefore, the issue might be caused either by an issue with the streamer or with your streaming device.

In this article, we will try to fix this issue by using some of the proven methods we found by performing in-depth research on the forums that deal with troubleshooting Mixer issues. Read on to find out how to do it.

What to do if Mixer isn’t showing video stream on Windows 10?

1. Check the Mixer Service Health Dashboard

Mixer service health dashboard - mixer not showing stream/ mixer not showing video


Before you attempt to modify any of your PC‘s settings, first, you will first need to make sure that the Mixer servers are up and running.

To do so, please visit the official Mixer Service Health Dashboard, and check if the servers are online. If they are and everything works properly, follow the next methods.

2. Your browser might not work with Mixer


If you’re using Opera, we have bad news for you. Similarly, Vivaldi will encounter issues with Mixer as well.

Mixer doesn’t support your browser and the only way to fix it (for now), is to change your browser when trying to stream online.

If you need a browser to use with Mixer, we suggest using UR Browser. This browser is built on Chromium engine, and it’s privacy-focused.

The browser isn’t associated with Google in any way, so it won’t send your personal information to Google. In addition, it also has tracking, malware, and privacy protection.

If you need even more security, there’s a built-in VPN you can use.

⇒ Get UR Browser

3. Clear browser cache and refresh webpage

  1. Download CCleaner and install it to your hard-drive.
  2. Open CCleaner.
  3. Click on the Custom clean button.
  4. Tick the boxes next to the cache options for the browsers you’re using with Mixer.
  5. Click Run Cleaner.Clear caches firefox and chrome - mixer not showing stream/ mixer not showing video
  6. Check to see if the issue persists.

4. Change your stream settings

Broadcaster possible causes:

  • The encoder settings of the broadcaster might be set too high, and their hardware can’t handle it properly. Check the best settings here.
  • The CPU of the device the broadcaster is using might be reaching its limit while streaming.

Viewer possible causes:

Conclusion

We understand how important it is for you to be able to stream your favorite games properly, without any lag or buffering issues.

For this reason, in this article, we explored the best solutions to the possible reasons for you encountering this problem.

We hope this guide managed to help you fix your issue with the Mixer app not showing the video stream on Windows 10.

Please feel free to let us know if this article helped you, or if you have any other suggestions about how to fix this problem. You can do so by using the comment section below.

Hyper V Failed to Realize: 3 Ways to Fix it

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

Hyper V failed to realize error will prevent your virtual machine from running, and this can be a serious problem that needs to be addressed as soon as possible.

The issue is similar to the Hypervisor is not running problem that we covered in the past, and in today’s guide, we’re going to show you the best ways to fix the problem.

Why does the Hyper V failed to realize error appear?

  • You’re experiencing issues while copying files from a USB drive.
  • The directory that you’re copying to isn’t available.
  • Issues with your current virtual machine.

How can I fix Hyper V failed to realize error?

1. Copy the files you’re trying to import to your hard-drive

  1. Copy the files you’re trying to transfer from the USB to the host machine.
  2. After that, move the files from the host to the VM.
  3. Wait for the transfer to finish.

2. Make sure that the drives and directories being used exist

  1. Ensure that the drive to which you’re trying to import your files exists.
  2. If the drive exists, try the process again.
  3. Wait for it to finish.

After doing that, check if the error is gone.

3. Delete and re-create the Virtual Machine while keeping the VHDX file

To delete VM:

  1. Open the Hyper-V Manager.
  2. Select the VM you want to delete -> right-click it -> select Delete.

  3. Press again on Delete to confirm.

To create a new VM:

  1. Inside the Hyper-V Manager -> click on your desired host from the left pane.
  2. Click the New option found in the right-hand Actions pane ->select Virtual Machine.

  3. Follow the rest of the wizard and set the characteristics you had in your previous VM.
  4. Follow the next method when reaching the virtual hard-disk configuration window.
  5. Click the Browse button, navigate to the location of your VHDX file, and select it.
  6. Click Next inside the Wizard and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
  7. This should allow you to import your VM successfully.

The methods presented to you in this guide will cover all the required steps if you get Hyper V failed to realize message on your PC.

For more information, you might want to check our Not enough disk space error in Hyper-V guide.

Please let us know if this guide helped you by commenting below.

How to stop OneDrive’s sync pausing in battery saver mode

Posted on by Matthew Adams

The OneDrive cloud storage automatically pauses syncing when Windows 10 is in battery saver mode. A “This PC is in battery saver mode” toast notification pops up to inform users that OneDrive has paused syncing to preserve battery. Users can then select a Sync anyway option on that toast notification. However, some users would prefer if OneDrive didn’t pause syncing so they don’t need to manually enable it via the toast notification.

How can users fix OneDrive’s sync pausing?

1. Turn Off Battery Saver Mode

  1. Users who don’t need battery saver mode can stop OneDrive’s sync pausing by turning that mode off. To do that in Windows 10, click the Type here to search button.
  2. Enter ‘battery saver’ in the search box.
  3. Click Battery saver settings to open the window shown in the snapshot directly below.The Turn battery saver on automatically setting this pc is in battery saver mode
  4. Then deselect the Turn battery saver on automatically if my battery falls below option.

2. Deselect the Automatically Pause Sync Option

  1. Users who need to keep battery saver mode on should deselect the Automatically pause sync setting in OneDrive. Click the OneDrive system tray icon.
    OneDrive system tray icon this pc is in battery saver mode
  2. Click the More button shown directly below.
    The More button this pc is in battery saver mode
  3. Then click Settings to open the window shown below.
    Microsoft OneDrive window this pc is in battery saver mode
  4. Select the Settings tab on that window.
    The Automatically pause sync option this pc is in battery saver mode
  5. Then deselect the Automatically pause sync when this device in battery saver mode check box in the shot directly above.
  6. Press the OK button to exit the window.

Want to switch to a different cloud storage service? Here are some great OneDrive alternatives!

3. Edit the Registry

  1. Users can also stop OneDrive sync pausing by editing the registry. Launch Run with the Windows key + R hotkey.
  2. Input ‘regedit’ in the Open box, and click the OK button.
  3. Open this registry path: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\OneDrive.The OneDrive key this pc is in battery saver mode
  4. Select the OneDrive key on the left of the Registry Editor.
  5. If the OneDrive key doesn’t include a UserSettingBatterySaverEnabled DWORD, right-click an empty space on the right of Registry Editor to select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
    Then enter ‘UserSettingBatterySaverEnabled’ as the new DWORD title.UserSettingBatterySaverEnabled DWORD this pc is in battery saver mode
  6. Double-click UserSettingBatterySaverEnabled to open the Edit DWORD window.
  7. Then enter ‘1’ in the Value data box, and click the OK button.
    The Edit DWORD window this pc is in battery saver mode
  8. Close the Registry Editor.
  9. Users might also need to sign out and back in to their user accounts for changes to take effect.

That’s how users can stop OneDrive’s sync pausing in battery saver mode. Then the “This PC is in battery saver mode” notification won’t ever appear for users to restart syncing.

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Microsoft’s Ignite conference, set for November and full of Windows sessions, is sold out

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft’s Ignite conference, which will kick off on November 4 in Orlando, Florida, is now sold out, the company announced on Twitter today. If you already have a pre-existing registration code, you can still complete the process and get your ticket today. In case you didn’t pre-register, you may still have a chance to get in by joining the waitlist on this page.

The session catalog for Ignite 2019 went live last week, and there are 466 sessions as of this writing. Ignite is an event dedicated to IT Pros, so you can expect to learn a lot about Azure and Microsoft. You’ll also find sessions about the Windows Subsystem for Linux, the new Windows Terminal, Windows Sandbox, Windows Virtual Desktop, and many more Windows 10-related topics.

The event will last five days between November 4–8, 2019, and in addition to the various sessions Microsoft also promises to offer 200+ hands-on experiences to attendees. You can learn more about the event on the dedicated website.

Microsoft acquires cloud migration company Movere

Posted on by Kip Kniskern

Microsoft is continuing to bolster its Azure services through acquisition, this time with the addition of cloud migration company Movere to the arsenal. Movere seeks to make it easier for companies to move to the cloud, having learned some of the pitfalls over the last eleven years as it grew as a consulting company working to provide actionable data, “giving customers the power of the story that only data can tell.” Movere has been working closely with Microsoft over the years, and Microsoft is pushing hard to get more and more companies to make the move to the cloud, so this is a natural fit.

Microsoft sees the acquisition as a complement to both Azure Migrate and other 3rd party solutions in helping make the move, according to Jeremy Winter in an Azure Blog post announcing the acquisition:

Movere’s innovative discovery and assessment capabilities will complement Azure Migrate and our integrated partner solutions, making migration an easier process for our customers. We believe that successful cloud migrations enable business transformation, and this acquisition underscores our investments to make that happen.

Together, Azure Migrate, Movere, and our ecosystem of independent software vendor (ISV) partners’ solutions provide choice and a comprehensive set of capabilities from discovery, assessment, to migration and optimization. We aim to streamline our customers’ journey to the cloud, enabling them to bring innovation and transformation with the power of Azure.

Microsoft has been increasing its pace of Azure acquisitions lately, as it continues to build out what’s quickly becoming the center of the company’s focus as it moves beyond Windows and Office.

 

 

 

 

Korean carrier SK Telecom will leverage Microsoft’s Project xCloud to launch 5G-based cloud gaming service in the country

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Korean carrier SK Telecom announced at a press conference today that it has teamed up with Microsoft for delivering a joint 5G-based cloud gaming service in the country. According to the press release, the carrier will be “an exclusive operating partner of Microsoft’s cloud gaming service in Korea,” and it will leverage its 5G and LTE infrastructure to help Microsoft fine tune Project xCloud for mobile gamers around the world.

As you may know, Microsoft’s Project xCloud game streaming service will focus exclusively phones when it goes into public testing in October, and the software will really need to work hand in hand with carriers to make sure that Project xCloud can deliver a great gaming experience. Today’s announcement put the emphasis on the “super-fast speed and ultra-low latency” delivered by SK Telecom’s 5G network, and the Korean carrier currently has over 1 million 5G subscribers in the country.

There are still a lot of unknowns about Project xCloud, including details about supported phones. Beyond the latency issues that have often been talked about, it’s also the monthly data caps that most carriers still use today that could be more problematic for users, as streaming video games in high definition will likely consume a lot of data.

It also remains to be seen if carriers could soon use Project xCloud as an incentive to join their networks, just like T-Mobile is now offering free Netflix in the US, and Sprint is doing the same with Hulu. Anyway, with South Korea being the fourth largest gaming market in the world and an early adopter for 5G, this should be a great place for game streaming services to thrive.

This band is using Microsoft’s Windows Sonic technology to make an “audio-only music video”

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft has teamed up with with the American rock band X Ambassadors to create what they’re calling an “audio-only music video” especially for those who are blind or with low vision (via Engadget). The band worked with Microsoft technologists to create the pictureless music video thanks to the company’s Windows Sonic 3D technology.

Inspiration of the project comes from the band’s lead keyboardist, Casey Harris, who has had low vision since his birth. He noted that:

“As someone who’s been blind since birth, it was really important to me to make a video that the blind community could enjoy as much as the sighted community enjoys our visual content.”

Users will be able to take advantage of the new 3D audio experiences using the band’s new “Boom” app, which is available for Windows 10, Android, and iOS. Users will have two different experiences to choose from—Bushwick, Brooklyn where the band’s rehearsal studio used to reside, as well as Ithaca, New York where Casey and his brother Sam grew up.

Casey also mentioned that those who are blind or with low vision aren’t the only people who can enjoy the thrill of the 3D video. “I mean, I’d say the app is for everybody,” he said in the video above.

If you’d like to see for yourself, you can download it from any of the link below, depending on your platform. Be sure to leave your thoughts about the app in the comments area below.

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How to set up and manage your email account in Outlook in Office 365

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Emailing is one of the core experiences of any business operation. With an Office 365 subscription, you can typically access your email from the Outlook web app, or set up your email account with various email clients across different phones or PCs. One of those clients happens to be the Outlook desktop app, as included with many Office 365 subscriptions.

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll give you a look at how you can set up and manage your email account in the Outlook desktop app. The process is simple and straight forward. In as little as 5 minutes, you can be up and running and sending emails from your computer or laptop, without having to visit the web.

Setup via the File option

Typically, Outlook will greet you with a first-time step-by-step wizard to set up an email account if you’ve never used it before. This is the easiest way to get started with Outlook. However, in some rare cases, the wizard might not appear. In this case, you’ll need to manually set up your email by visiting the file menu. The manual set up process is very similar to the initial setup, and the steps are below.

  1. Head to File in Outlook and click on the Add Account button.
  2. Type in your email address in the pop-up Outlook box
  3. Press the blue Connect button
  4. If you’re using an Exchange account, Google, or a POP account which requires advanced security settings, choose the Advanced Options drop down menu. If your account is POP or IMAP, you’ll then want to choose the Let me Set up my Account Manually option and input the appropriate fields. Microsoft has a list of suggested settings here.
  5. Sign in with your password

Once you sign in, Outlook will auto-fetch most of the content from your email account. That will include all of your emails from the inbox, folders, and more. You’re now free to email from the Outlook desktop app!

Managing your new email account in Outlook

With your email account set up in Outlook, you’ll likely now want to know how you can manage it. This just involves a visit to the File option once more. From there you’ll see a drop-down menu listing the names of any accounts you’ve added. You’ll also see the ability to add more accounts. Some other options for managing Outlook accounts are explained below.

  • Account Settings: This first setting allows you to add or remove accounts, switch and manage Outlook profiles, or change account settings. Other options here allow you to download your contacts, set up SMS alerts for emails, and more. There’s even an option to change your profile picture, and access your email from the web
  • Automatic Replies: This setting will let you set up Automatic Replies if you’re out on vacation, sick, or not avaiable for answering messages.
  • Tools & Mailbox Settings: If you’re concerned about storage space of Outlook, these tolls allows you to manage the size of your mailbox. It also can help you clean up your mailbox by emptying the deleted items folder. Finally, it also can help you move old items to an Outlook file.
  • Manage Rules and Alerts: This option is for setting up rules for email messages, and alerts for whenever items are auto-moved.
  • Manage Add-Ins: This final tool is for managing your add-ins for Outlook

The wrap-up and other tips and tricks

As you can see, setting up your email account with the Outlook desktop app as part of Office 365 is easy. You just need to follow a few easy to understand prompts, and then visit the File menu again to manage your account. We have previously explained how you can attach files in Outlook, recall an email, and even given a look at some of our favorite Outlook tips and tricks. Fell free to check it out, and let us know how Outlook is working for you by dropping us a comment below.

New Microsoft mouse and keyboard have been revealed by FCC filings

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

A new wireless keyboard as well as a mouse to go with it have both been passed though the FCC, likely designed primarily for new Surface hardware Microsoft could be set to announce next month (via MSPU). Given these documents have just recently passed less than a month ahead of the upcoming Surface hardware event it’s possible for them to show up during the event.

As seen in the diagrams in the FCC listing, the wireless keyboard—with 1898 as the model number—will include a battery chamber along one of the corners of the device. The mouse going under model number 1929 won’t include a removable battery cover according to its diagram, potentially suggesting it might be charged via a cable.

The company is set to announce a multitude of new additions to the Surface lineup, including Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and a Surface Book 3. A few media outlets are also suggesting these devices could include the newest 10th generation Intel CPUs as well as USB type-C support. We’ll just have to wait and see.

Would you buy a new Surface wireless keyboard combo so go along with your new/existing Surface device? Share your thoughts in the comments area below.

How to fix Origin error code 16-1 in Windows 10/11

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

EA’s Origin is one of the most popular game stores that allows you to purchase and manage games from anywhere. That said, Origin like most of the Windows software has its fair share of errors that can occur to anyone.

One such error is Origin error code 16-1.  This error usually occurs when you install or update the Origin client.

In case you are also troubled by this error, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips that you can try to fix the origin error code 16-1 in Windows computers.

How to fix Origin error code 16-1

1. Update Graphic Card Driver

  1. Origin may require you to have an update to date graphic card driver installed. Check if any update is pending for your graphic card in the Device Manager.
  2. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  3. Type devmgmt.msc and click OK to open the Device Manager.
  4. In the Device Manager, expand the Display Adapter section.
  5. Right-click on your graphics card device name and select Update Driver.
    Origin error code 16-1
  6. In the new window, click on “Search automatically for updated driver software“.
    Origin error code 16-1
  7. Wait for Windows to download and install any pending update.
  8. Once the driver is installed, reboot the computer.
  9. Launch Origin and check if the Origin error code 16-1 is resolved.

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2. Disbale Antivirus and Firewall

  1. if the issue persists, try disabling your antivirus temporarily and the Firewall as well.
  2. To disable antivirus, right-click on the Antivirus icon in the taskbar and select Exit or Disable.
  3. To disable the Firewall, do the following.
  4. Click on Start and select Settings.
  5. Go to Update and Security.
  6. Click on Windows Security.
  7. Click on Firewall and Network Protection.
    Origin error code 16-1
  8. Select the currently active network (Private or Public Network).
    Origin error code 16-1
  9. Under Windows Defender Firewall, toggle the little switch to turn off the Firewall.
  10. Try to run the Origin installer again and check if the Origin error code 16-1 is resolved.

3. Uninstall and Reinstall Origin

  1. If the issue persists, try to uninstall and reinstall the Origin client.
  2. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  3. Type control and click OK to open the Device Manager.
  4. In the Control Panel, go to Programs > Programs and Features.

  5. Select Origin and click on Uninstall. Click on Yes to confirm.
  6. Once the Origin client is uninstalled, you need to clear the Origin folder as well.
  7. Open File Explorer and navigate to the following location:
     C:\ProgramData\Origin
  8. Delete the Origin folder.
  9. Download the Origin installer from the official website again and proceed with the installation.
  10. This should help you to fix the Origin error code 16-1 in Windows.

If you are unable to delete the Origin folder in the above steps, try to boot into Safe Mode and then delete the folder.

  1. Press Windows Key + R.
  2. Type msconfig and click OK.
  3. In the System Configuration window, open the Boot tab.
  4. Under “Boot Options”, check the “Safe boot” box.
  5. Click Apply and then click OK.
  6. Restart the computer and delete the Origin folder again.
  7. After that run the Origin installer again.
  8. Make sure you uncheck the Safe Boot option after deleting the Origin folder.

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Power Bi authentication error? Fix with these steps

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Microsoft Power Bi is a powerful data visualization solution with both desktop and web services. Sometimes, while working with the API feeds you can encounter API authentication error.

The Power Bi authentication error can occur due to many reasons including incorrect API configuration.

You can find more such errors in the Microsoft Power Bi community.

I have a couple of API feeds which I connected through the web connector. These require an api key for authentication, I added this in the header using the advanced section.
The data refresh works fine on the desktop version but I have tried to set up a scheduled refresh and I am getting an authentication error. It seems as though it isn’t pulling through the api key in the header:

If you are also troubled by this error, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the Power Bi authentication error in Windows 10.

How to Fix Power Bi authentication error

1. Check your API Feed

  1. If the data refresh with the API is working fine in Power Bi Dekstop client and the error is only occurring while accessing Power Bi web client, the issue could be with the API feed.
  2. Cross-check your API for any errors. Or post it in the Power Bi community forums for more elaborative answers.

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2. Whitelist Power Bi Domains

Power Bi authentication error

  1. If the error is related to Proxy authentication, the most likely reason for the error is that the proxy authentication server on your network is blocking the web requests from Power Bi desktop.
  2. In case you are not the network admin, check if your network uses a proxy authentication server. If so, ask the network admin to add the following domains on the proxy authentication server whitelist.
    app.powerbi.com
    api.powerbi.com
    domains in the *.analysis.windows.net namespace
  3. After that, reboot the computer and launch the Power Bi Dekstop client and check if the error is resolved.

3. Collect a Trace in Power Bi Dekstop

  1. If the issue occurs on your desktop only, you can help your network admin find the causes of the error by analyzing the error log. For this, you need to enable tracking in Power Bi Desktop.
  2. In Power Bi Dekstop, click on File and select Options and Settings.
  3. Click on Options and select Diagnostics.
  4. In the current pane, check the “Enable tracing” box under “Diagnostic Options”.
    Power Bi authentication error
  5. Once done, now you need to follow the steps so that the error can be reproduced.
  6. After encountering the error again, navigate the Trace Folder on your local computer which is by default in the following location:
    C:\Users/<user name>/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Power BI Desktop/Traces
  7. Locate the most recent trace file and send it to your administrator to facilitate quickly identifying the error.

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Fix Power Bi error microsoft.ace.oledb.12.0 with these solutions

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

The Microsoft Windows comes in 32-bit as well as 64-bit editions. However, the 32-bit application does not always work well with the 64-bit applications. You can also witness this issue while trying to access Microsoft Power Bi client. The error Power Bi error microsoft.ace.oledb.12.0 provider is not registered on the local machine occurs while importing data in to Power Bi. Many users have reported similar issues in the Microsoft Community.

I get this error message whenever I try to connect to an Access database (PowerBI.accdb for example), but I can connect to Excel spreadsheets just fine. I don’t know what this error message means.  Later, I followed the link shown and installed the latest version of Power BI Desktop as it instructed

If you are also troubled by this error, follow the steps in this article to fix Power Bi error microsoft.ace.oledb.12.0 error.

How to Fix Power Bi error Microsoft .ace.oledb.12.0

1. Download and Install Power Bi Dekstop 64-bit and Access Database Engine

  1. One solution for this error is to install the 64-bit version of Power Bi Desktop. The 64-bit version works with Office 32-bit so that is not an issue. If you already have a 64-bit Power Bi client installed, jump to step 8.
  2. First, create a restore point. This will help you in case something goes wrong and you need to restore the system.
  3. Go to the Microsoft Download Center.
    Power Bi error Microsoft .ace.oledb.12.0
  4. Click the Download button and then select the x64-bit Power BI Desktop installer.
  5. Click Next to begin the download. Run the installer once the download is complete.
  6. After the installation is over, run the Power Bi desktop. However, when you try to import any data, you may get Power Bi error microsoft.ace.oledb.12.0 error.
  7. To fix this you need to download the Data providers.
  8. Go to Microsoft Download Center again and download the 64-bit version of the Data Provider.
    Power Bi error Microsoft .ace.oledb.12.0
  9. Click the Download button and select AccessDatabaseEngine_X64.exe and click Next.
  10. Run the installer once the downloading is complete.
  11. Launch Power Bi Dekstop and try to import the data and check if the error Power Bi error Microsoft .ace.oledb.12.0 still exists.

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2. Uninstall and Reinstall Power Bi

  1. If the issue persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling Power Bi desktop client.
  2. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  3. Type control and click OK to open the Control Panel.
  4. In the Control Panel, go to Programs > Programs and Features.
  5. Select Power Bi Dekstop client click Uninstall. Click Yes if asked to confirm the action.
  6. Once the Power BI client is uninstalled, restart the computer.
  7. Go to Power Bi download page.
  8. Make sure you download either 64-bit or 32-bit version of the Desktop Client and install the app.
  9. Launch Power Bi app and try to import some data. Check if the error Power Bi error Microsoft .ace.oledb.12.0 is resolved.

Conclusion

The Power Bi error Microsoft .ace.oledb.12.0 error can be resolved by installing the Access Database Engine. However, in case that does not work, follow other steps and see if that helps.

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How to fix an HTC Vive not connecting to PC

Posted on by Matthew Adams

Steam’s HTC Vive is one of the best virtual reality headsets users can utilize with their Windows PCs.

However, some users have posted about an error 108 “headset not found” (or not detected) error that arises with their Vive headsets.

A blinking red light might also flash on the headset. The headset doesn’t connect with users’ PCs when that issue arises.

How can Users Fix a HTC Vive Headset That Doesn’t Connect?

1. Reboot the Vive Headset

  1. First, try rebooting the Vive headset. To do that, open the SteamVR app.
  2. Click the SteamVR menu.
  3. Then select Devices on that menu.Reboot Vive headset option htc vive not connecting
  4. Select the Reboot Vive headset option there.

2. Power Cycle the Link Box

  1. Power cycle the Link Box to ensure that it’s fully connected. To do that, close all Steam software in Windows.
  2. Unplug the Link Box’s HDMI and USB cables from PC.
  3. Unplug the Link Box at the wall.
    Link Box htc vive not connecting
  4. Wait a minute or two, and then plug all the Link Box’s cables back in.
  5. Then run the SteamVR app again.

3. Plug the Vive Into an Alternative USB Port

Error 108 can be a USB port issue. So, try connecting the Vive with an alternative USB slot. Valve recommends that users plug their Vive USB cables into USB 2.0 slots if they can.

So, switching from a USB 3.0 connection to a USB 2.0 port might make a difference.

A USB slot htc vive not connecting

4. Reinstall SteamVR

  1. Some users have confirmed they’ve fixed their Vive headsets not connecting by reinstalling SteamVR. Users can reinstall SteamVR by opening Library in the Steam software.
  2. Click Tools in Library.
  3. Right-click SteamVR to select the Properties option.
  4. Select the Local Files tab.
  5. Then users can click a Delete Local Tool Content option and select SteamVR to reinstall SteamVR.

5. Reset the Vive Headset

  1. Performing a factory reset can resolve various issues with Valve headsets. To do that, unplug the Link Box first.
  2. Luanch the SteamVR software.
  3. Then click the SteamVR menu.
  4. Select Settings to open the Settings window.
  5. Select the Developer tab on the Settings window.
  6. Then click the Remove all SteamVR USB Devices button, which will reinstall the drivers for Vive headset.Remove all SteamVR USB Devices option htc vive not connecting
  7. Thereafter, users will need to restart Windows.
  8. Plug the Link Box back in again.

Those resolutions might fix error 108 so users can connect their Vive headsets. If further resolutions are needed, however, users can generate a system report by clicking the Create System Report button on the General tab in SteamVR’s Settings window. Then send that report to [email protected].

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Seeing the Hyper-V Assembly not found error? Fix it

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

If you’re seeing the Assembly not found error inside Hyper-V, you are not the only user with this issue. This error seems to occur on a variety of system setups.

This makes us conclude that the issue is with a missing or corrupted file either inside your Hyper-V software or inside your Windows 10 operating system.

Here is what one user had to say about this issue on the Superuser forums:

I’m trying to install Docker but unfortunately, Windows decided that I’m not going to do that. In order to get it working, I have to activate the Hyper-V feature. The referenced assembly could not be found. Error 0x80073701. How do I fix that? 

Read on to find out what to do to fix this issue once and for all and get back to using Hyper-V normally.

Try these methods to fix the Assembly not found error inside Hyper-V on Windows 10

1. Run DISM command inside PowerShell

  1. Press the Win+X keys on your keyboard -> select PowerShell (Admin).
  2. Copy-paste the following command inside the command prompt window: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
  3. Press Enter.powershell command - hyper-v assembly not found
  4. Wait for the process to complete.
  5. Run the following command in the same command prompt window: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  6. Press Enter to run the command.powershell command 2 - hyper-v assembly not found

2. Run System File Checker command

  1. Press Win+X -> choose PowerShell (Admin) from the list.
  2. Inside the PowerShell window -> copy paste this command: sfc /scannow -> press Enter.powershell sfc command - hyper-v assembly not found
  3. The process of checking your PCs system files will take some time.
  4. Wait for the process to complete and move on to the next method.

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3. Uninstall any extra language packs from your Windows 10 OS

  1. Press Win+X keys -> select PowerShell (Admin) from the menu that opens.
  2. Inside the command prompt -> type the command: Lpksetup /u -> hit Enter.powershell command lpk - Hyper V assembly not found
  3. This will open the Install or Uninstall display languages panel.
  4. Select the language pack you want to remove -> click the Next button.
  5. After your system loads the uninstaller, you will need to restart your PC to complete the process.

4. Repair your Windows 10 OS using ISO file

Downloading a Windows ISO:

  1. Download a Windows 10 ISO file.windows iso - hyper-v assembly not found
  2. Mount the ISO file to your PC and open the partition.

Runnin the Windows Setup:

  1. Scroll through the list of files -> run the setup.exe file to start the Windows 10 setup.
  2. Click Yes on the UAC prompt.
  3. Windows will now start preparing the installation.
  4. Click on Change how Windows Setup downloads updates link.
  5. Select Not right now from the Updates window that opens next.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  7. Select the Keep personal files and apps option.
  8. Wait for the process of repairing Windows to complete, and then check to see if the issue is resolved.

The methods presented in this fix article were proven to be effective by a good number of users. We hope this guide helped you as well.

Please feel free to let us know if it did, or if you have any suggestions, by using the comment section below.

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Game not installed error launching in Origin? Try this

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

Users have complained on the EA Answers webpage that they see a Game not installed error launching inside Origin, even though the game looks like it is installed.

This issue has caused users a lot of frustration, especially in those cases in which the users waited a long time to play a newly released game on Origin.

Because we understand how important it is for you to be able to access the games you downloaded on Origin, in today’s article we will explore some of the best methods to try and fix this problem. Read on to find out more.

Here’s how to handle the Game not installed error launching in Origin

1. Run the application with administrator privileges

laptop with coffee - origin error launching game not installedIn some cases, Origin stops downloading the game because of a glitch that thinks that your privileges are not enough to make changes to your hard-drive.

To test this method out, run the Origin executable file as an administrator by right-clicking it -> Run as admin.

2. Reset the Origin caches

laptop on desk with apple - origin error launching game not installed

  1. Open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del.
  2. Click End task for each of these processes: Origin.exe and OriginWebHelperService.exe.
  3. Open the Run dialog by pressing Win+R -> type %ProgramData%/Origin -> press Enter.
  4. Delete all the files and folder but DO NOT delete the LocalContent folder.
  5. Press Win+R-> type %AppData% -> Enter.
  6. Delete the Origin folder.
  7. Click AppData -> open the Local folder -> delete Origin -> reboot PC.

3. Add Origin and the game with the issue to Firewall exceptions

  1. Click on Cortana on the taskbar -> type Windows Defender.
  2. Select Firewall & network protection.
  3. Click Allow an app through the firewall -> Change settings.allow an app through firewall - Origin error launching game not installed
  4. Select Origin and the game from the list.
  5. Allow both Private and Public connections for these apps by ticking the corresponding boxes.
  6. Click Ok to save the settings.

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4. Enable Safe mode downloading inside Origin

laptop with user at desk - Origin error launching game not installed

To enable Safe Mode downloading, you will need to open Origin and click the Origin icon. After this, click on Application Settings.

You will be able to find the Safe Mode Downloading option inside the Diagnostics tab.

Activate it and try to see if this fixes your issue.

5. Uninstall the game and re-download itlaptop on desk with coffee - origin error launching game not installed

  1. Copy the entire game folder to another location on your hard-drive.
  2. Uninstall the game.

To uninstall: 

  1. Right-click the game inside Origin -> select Uninstall.
  2. Press Win+X keys on your keyboard -> select Apps and features -> check to see if the game is gone from the list.
  3. If it’s not -> select it -> click Uninstall.

To recover the downloaded game and reinstall:

  1. Start game download in Origin -> pause it as soon as it starts.
  2. Exit Origin -> copy the game folder back to the original location.
  3. Start Origin -> start the download.

Conclusion

In today’s article, we explored the best proven method to fix the Origin error launching game not installed error. We hope this fix managed to resolve your issue.

Please let us know if you found this guide helpful in any way by using the comment section found below this article.

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How to fix the Application resources could not be loaded error

Posted on by Matthew Adams

“Application resources could not be loaded” is an error message that pops up for some McAfee users. That error arises after users have seemingly uninstalled McAfee antivirus software. The error message also states, “Please reinstall McAfee Security Center.” However, users don’t want to reinstall the software when they’ve just uninstalled it. The error arises as the Windows uninstaller doesn’t fully uninstall McAfee software and its leftover files.

How can Users Fix the “Application Resources Could not be Loaded” Error?

1. Remove Leftover Bits With McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool

  1. Users have fixed the “Application resources could not be loaded” error with the McAfee Consumer Product Removal utility, which deletes McAfee software leftovers. To do that, click Download Now on Softpedia’s McAfee Removal Tool page.
  2. Then open the folder that includes MCPR.exe.
  3. Right-click MCPR.exe and select Run as administrator.
  4. Click the Yes and Next buttons.
  5. Select the Agree option for the EULA.
  6. Then enter the characters displayed on the validation picture MCPR shows to users.McAfee validation code application resources could not be loaded successfully mcafee
  7. Press the Next button to initiate the cleanup.
  8. Thereafter, select the Restart option when MCPR requests that users reboot Windows.McAfee removal complete application resources could not be loaded successfully mcafee

2. Uninstall the McAfee Software With a Third-Party Uninstaller

  1. Users can also try uninstalling McAfee software with third-party uninstallers that will delete all file and registry leftovers. To do that, users will first need to reinstall the McAfee software they uninstalled.
  2. Then add a third-party uninstaller to Windows. To thoroughly uninstall McAfee software with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, click Try for free on that software’s webpage.
  3. Open the Advanced Uninstaller PRO installer to add it to Windows.
  4. Open the Advanced Uninstaller PRO window, and click General Tools > Uninstall Programs.Advanced Uninstaller PRO application resources could not be loaded successfully mcafee
  5. Select the McAfee software to uninstall.Uninstall Programs application resources could not be loaded successfully mcafee
  6. Click the Uninstall button.
  7. Then select the Use leftover scanner option, and press the Yes button.Advanced Uninstaller PRO dialog box application resources could not be loaded successfully mcafee
  8. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall the software, and then show users a list of remaining registry and file entries to delete. Select all the leftover entries listed on the Application uninstall window and click Next to erase them.
  9. Restart Windows after uninstalling McAfee.

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Those are two resolutions that will probably fix the “Application resources could not be loaded” error for most users. Then the “Application resources” error message won’t pop up again during the Windows startup.

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Our Guide to the Office 365 Dashboard

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Once you’re up and running with a Microsoft Office 365 subscription, the central hub for all your activities will be the Office 365 Dashboard. Accessible by visiting Office.com and logging in with your account, the dashboard is home to all the apps, activities, and services that you need to be successful. In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the features of the Office 365 dashboard, and help you get the most out of it.

App Launcher

One of the first noticeable areas when visiting the Office 365 dashboard is the App Launcher. Available right on the top of the page, you’ll find that this will link to the web versions of any apps or services that are covered under your subscription. In our case, some of those include Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams, Yammer, Dynamics 365, Flow, and Planner.

You also can access all your apps by clicking the All Apps link on the side. As a shortcut, there’s also the Start New button, which lets you start a new Office document, or upload one to get started. Finally, if your subscription allows it, you should also be an Install Office button, which will let you manage and install physical versions of the Office apps.

Our Guide to the Office 365 Dashboard

Search Bar

At the very top of the Office 365 Dashboard, you’ll notice a search bar. As the name suggests, this lets you find any content across all of Office 365. That can be a specific document or file you were working on, a specific contact, or even a specific app. It is designed to make your life easy, skipping out on visiting links manually.

Our Guide to the Office 365 Dashboard

Pop-out Menu

At the top left side of the Office 365 Dashboard, you’ll notice that there is an icon that looks like 9 tiny squares. If you click this icon, it will summon a pop-out menu. This menu is typically accessible across any of the Office 365 online apps and is a mini version of the dashboard. On the top, you’ll see a list of apps. Then, in the middle, you’ll see a list of documents. You can create a new document from this pop-out menu by clicking on New.

Our Guide to the Office 365 Dashboard

Documents Section

Next up, in the middle section of the Office 365 Dashboard is the documents section. Here, there will be a few tabs for certain Office content. These include Recent, Pinned, Shared with me and Discover. 

Recent is a great way to access some of the files you’ve most commonly accessed across Office 365. Pinned, meanwhile, allows you to pin Office documents for quick access. You can do this by right clicking anything on the Recent list, and choosing Add to pinned. Third up, with Shared with me, you’ll be able to see some of the Office files shared with you via email, without having to go into Outlook or OneDrive. Finally, with Discover, you’ll be able to access some of the files on your SharePoint.

If some of the files that you’d like to see aren’t showing up in this section, then you can always click the More in OneDrive link at the bottom of the screen to navigate to OneDrive and download or view files.

You also can choose an alternate view for these files, by clicking the icon in the top right corner. This will let you see it as tiles, or as a list.

Our Guide to the Office 365 Dashboard

OneDrive and SharePoint Sections

The third area of the Office 365 Dashboard is the OneDrive section. This area is home to your most recently used OneDrive folders. It gives you quick access, without having to manually visit OneDrive.com to access. Of course, you can always head to OneDrive from the dashboard too, simply click on the Go to OneDrive link in this section.

Finally, all the way on the bottom of the Office 365 Dashboard is the SharePoint section. This section will give you a look at some of your most recently visited SharePoint websites. It’s a quick way to get the SharePoint content you need, without having to manually launch the app from the web. But, if you do need to launch SharePoint, the Go to SharePoint link on the bottom will make it easy.

Our Guide to the Office 365 Dashboard

Feedback

Microsoft is always tweaking on Office 365, and the Office 365 Dashboard just so happens to be an area that is always seeing improvements. If you feel lost in the dashboard, or if you have an idea for something new, you can always click on the Feedback link at the bottom of the dashboard. This will give you a pop-up with a list of options. You can either choose from liking something, not liking something, or a suggestion. Your input is valuable and will help shape the future of Office 365.

At the end of the day, the Office 365 dashboard is particularly useful. It’s home to many quick shortcuts and can give you a quick look at all your important information at a brief glance. Fell free to explore, and let us know how useful you’re finding the Office 365 Dashboard in the comments section below.

There was a problem displaying this link in Dropbox [FIX]

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Nowadays, sharing and storing documents is as easy as breathing. So, developers created some great tools that allow users to share their data efficiently.

One of these apps is Dropbox. Still, this tool is affected by many issues. Quite a few users encountered “There was a problem displaying this link” error message when trying to download a file.

It is worth mentioning that you can’t fix this error if you sign out and then sign back in.

Luckily, there are some solutions available that will help you fix this issue.

Unable to open a shared file in Dropbox? Here is how you fix this

1. Clear cache

Sometimes, all you need to do is clear the temporary internet files. Here we will show you how to do that for Google Chrome, but the procedure is somewhat similar for other browsers as well.

  1. Go to the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the window.
  2. Go to More tools and select Clear browsing data.chrome more tools clear browsing data
  3. In the Advanced tab, select All time and check the first four boxes.
  4. Click on Clear data.chrome clear browsing data

2. Try another browser

If the solution above didn’t work, you might try a different browser. We recommend Opera One browser to completely avoid Dropbox problems.

It is a lightweight and reliable tool that allows you to surf the Internet without worrying about errors. In this way, Dropbox will be issue-free.

Not to mention that Opera One has useful integrations with specific apps like Whatsapp or other social media. Plus, regarding the shared files you have an integrated VPN and AI.

Therefore, you can trustfully go with such a browser to navigate securely and avoid compatibility problems with other apps.

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Conclusion

Dropbox is popular among users for its simplicity. However, this app is plagued by many errors. The message “There was a problem displaying this link” is one of them.

For other errors, check out our comprehensive article.

Remember to clear your browsing data and try UR Browser for an issue-free online experience.

Also, if you decide it’s time for a change, check out these cloud software with encryption. Not only you will send, receive and store files easily, but your data will be protected.

Did you find our solutions helpful? What’s your take on UR Browser? Do let us know in the comments section below!

[Updated] Latest optional update for Windows 10 version 1903 causes CPU spikes for some users

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Last Friday, Microsoft released an optional update for the latest version of Windows 10, the version 1903 (or May 2019 Update) in the form of the build 18362.329. This patch brought a lot of quality fixes and the release notes didn’t indicate any known issues, but some users have since been complaining about some unusual CPU spikes after installing this update.

In two separate Reddit threads spotted by Windows Latest, users have been discussing these high CPU usage problems, and some of them identified Cortana’s background process (SearchUI.exe) as the culprit. For these users, uninstalling the patch seems to be the only sure way to make things back to normal. It’s hard to know if this is a widespread issue, and we haven’t been seeing unusually high CPU usage after installing the build 18362.329 on one of our PCs.

Interestingly, it seems some Windows Insiders in the Release Preview ring who got access this new optional patch ahead of everyone else noticed that Cortana could cause CPU spikes of between 30% and 40% in this build, even when the digital assistant isn’t being used. Several Feedback Hub items about this issue have been submitted since August, but Microsoft apparently didn’t act on them, maybe because they have remained buried under many other items in the Feedback Hub

As of this writing, Microsoft has yet to acknowledge any problems with this optional update, but the reason these optional “C” and “D” patches that Microsoft ships later in the month (after the “B” releases happening on Patch Tuesday) is because they’re preview-quality updates. “The intent of these releases is to provide visibility into, and enable testing of, the non-security fixes that will be included in the next Update Tuesday release,” explained Mike Fortin / Corporate Vice President, Windows, in a blog post from December 2018.

We’ll update this post if Microsoft acknowledges this high CPU usage issue in this latest optional patch, but in the meantime we remind you that you can roll back to previous build if you’re seeing unusual CPU spikes in the Windows Task manager. Keep in mind that optional Windows 10 updates can be buggy, and it’s fine to keep them as all the new quality fixes will eventually ship in the next Patch Tuesday Update.

Update: Microsoft has finally acknowledged the issue and said that a fix will be available in an upcoming release.

FIX: Raw-mode is unavailable courtesy of Hyper-V in VirtualBox

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

VirtualBox is great if you want to run a virtual machine on your PC, but many users reported Raw-mode is unavailable courtesy of Hyper-V error in VirtualBox.

Here’s how one user described the issue on VirtualBox forums:

Hi, I am getting the famous error when trying to boot a VM:
“Raw-mode is unavailable courtesy of Hyper-V. (VERR_SUPDRV_NO_RAW_MODE_HYPER_V_ROOT)”

In this article we’re going to show you the fastest and the simplest solutions for this error, so let’s get started.

What to do if Raw-mode is unavailable due to Hyper-V in VirtualBox?

1. Turn off Core Isolation feature in Windows Defender

  1. Open the Settings app. You can do that quickly by using Windows Key + I shortcut.
  2. Navigate to the Update & Security section.
  3. In the left pane, select Windows Security. In the right pane, select Device security.
    device security raw-mode is unavailable courtesy of hyper-v windows 10
  4. Select Core isolation details and disable Memory integrity option.
  5. After doing that, restart your PC to apply the changes.

2. Disable Hypervisor

  1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.
  2. Now run the bcdedit command.
  3. List of data will appear. Look for hypervisorlaunchtype.
  4. If hypervisorlaunchtype is set to Auto, disable it by running the following command:
    • bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off
      bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off raw-mode is unavailable
  5. Restart your PC and check if the problem is resolved.

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3. Make sure that Hyper-V is disabled

  1. Press Windows Key + R and enter optionalfeatures.exe. Press Enter or click OK.
  2. Windows Features window will now appear.
  3. Locate the Hyper-V on the list and disable it. Click OK to save changes.
    hyper-v disable raw-mode is unavailable courtesy of hyper-v windows 10
  4. Restart your PC to apply the changes.

4. Make sure that virtualization is enabled in BIOS

enable virtualization BIOS raw-mode is unavailable courtesy of hyper-v windows 10

  1. Restart your PC and enter BIOS.
  2. Now look for Virtualization option and enable it.
  3. Save changes and restart your PC.

Note: Each version of BIOS is different, and in order to see how to properly find and enable Virtualization in BIOS, we advise that you check the manual.

There you go, four quick and simple solutions that will help you fix Raw-mode is unavailable courtesy of Hyper-V error in VirtualBox.

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Looking for the best email drip campaign software? Here are our top picks

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic
Because email is still used by the majority of people, using email to set up your drip marketing campaigns is still extremely useful when it comes to reaching your target audience/ potential customers. The drip marketing tactic is also called lifecycle emails, automated email campaigns, or marketing automation. This process involves the setting up of a system that allows you to quickly respond to any queries, and distribute relevant information to your customers. This process can be very useful for individual use as well, but it is especially important if you’re running a company that has to deal with thousands of emails per day. Hiring somebody specifically for the task of answering emails still isn’t practical because of the time involved in this process. For these reasons, in this article, we will explore some of the best software options that allow you to create efficient drip campaigns. Read on to find out more.

What’s the best tool to create effective email drip campaigns?

Drip

Drip - email drip campaigns software

Drip is a great software option that can help you in every aspect of CRM ( Customer Relationship Management), and it also allows you to create comprehensive and great looking email drip campaigns based on the data stored on your server.

Drip is compatible with a wide range of applications, making sure you never have to transfer information from the programs you already use. Drip seamlessly integrates with apps like Shopify, WooCommerce, Thrivecart, etc.

Here are some of the best features found in Drip:

  • Flexible API that can adapt easily to any business size
  • Ability to automate email campaigns based on your company’s database
  • Very powerful tracking code that gives you valuable information about your clients
  • Ability to set custom fields, create events, and add tags
  • Easily customize content based on what’s relevant on the web
  • Can generate comprehensive reports with detailed activity and usage statistics of your customers
  • Easily export reports to any application

Pros:

  • Easily understandable user interface
  • Great set of features for drip email campaigns

Cons:

  • Email templates are basic
  • HTML support for emails is not very efficient

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SendLoop

SendLoop - email drip campaigns

SendLoop is another great software option that gives you all the tools you need in order to set up a professional email drip campaign.

Beyond being able to send automated emails, you will need to be able to gather objective and exact information about the way your clients interact with your website and products. This is where SendLoop excels.

This software can gather an incredible amount of data that then can be applied to the email campaign.

Here are some of the best features found in SendLoop:

  • Great Facebook app, and other plugins and code snippets with easy setup and usage
  • Can set up complex drip campaigns based on the collected data
  • Can import your existing HTML email templates to send messages
  • Great migration assistant – allows you to import email newsletter subscribers from MailChimp, Campaign Monitor, etc.
  • Great WordPress widget

Pros:

  • Easy to use and set up
  • Great service and support
  • Very exact email campaign settings

Cons:

  • Segmenting feature may be difficult to understand at first
  • GUI can be improved

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Customer.io

Customer.io - email drip campaign

Customer.io is another great software option that can easily adapt to your company, and send comprehensive drip campaign emails based on the information gathered from the activity of your customer.

Because it is very important that your customers don’t feel like you’re spamming them as soon as they used your site, Customer.io allows you to set custom email sending targets spaced out in time depending on how your customers interact with your website/online store.

Here are some of the best features found in Customer.io:

  • Easily set up custom schedules
  • Real-time site monitoring with intelligent data gathering
  • Can be used free for up to 200 contacts
  • RESTful API – allows you to create, update and manage people and events from one application
  • Supports multiple languages – Ruby, Python, Go, etc.
  • Seamless integration with Segment, Zapier, and mParticle
  • Workflow automation with great timing settings

Pros:

  • Easy management of all data collected
  • Can easily create workflows that can be modified at any time
  • Great set of built-in email templates

Cons:

  • Can’t export data
  • Not very easy to manage onboarding
  • Docs are very technical and can become confusing for beginners

Try Customer.io 

Conclusion

In this article, we explored some of the best software options on the market that allow you to easily create, edit, and manage every aspect of your email drip campaign.

Please feel free to let us know what software option you chose and how it worked for you by using the comment section below.

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Here’s how Microsoft’s redesigned Start Menu could look like

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

We all know by now the plans that Microsoft has for Windows 10 20H1 in terms of UI changes.

The overhauled Windows 10 UI to come in the Spring of 2020

With the accidentally leaked Windows 10 build 18947, a big part of the company’s changes to the Start Menu and Action Center were revealed.

If you like the new Microsoft will probably go with the new one and its Fluent Design elements.

Of course, the leaked version was in early stages, and you could expect many other changes to be implemented before its full release.

Just a month ago we showed you how Windows 10 could look like through the eyes of a concept designer, and now, another design of the Start Menu has surfaced up, this time by @Scoots37.

New Start Menu concept design with Fluent Design elements

new Start Menu concept design
This new design is based on the leaked build and is very close to what Microsoft wants to implement.

As with the original leaked design, the concept has split the Windows community in two: users who love it and users who hate it.

Check out a couple of opinions and concerns expressed by Windows 10 users:

I hate it and will not replace my old start

Nope, if this comes out without an option to revert the design imma hate it. Don’t need to mess around with the start menu. Remember Win8??

Most users share the opinion that the new design looks more like a mobile version, and the current version is much better:

Ugh. Now Windows is butt ugly like Android.

A UI only an iPhone fan could love.

Keep in mind that this is only a concept design, and Microsoft’s overhaul of the UI might look a little different.

What’s your take on the new design changes that are coming to Windows 10 next year?

Leave your thoughts in the comments section below and we’ll continue the talk.

Windows 10 ARM is almost ready to run on your Lumia 950

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

Earlier this year, a project to bring Windows on ARM to the Lumia 950 family was started by a group of dedicated developers.

The task of bringing the full version of Windows 10 designed for ARM chipsets to mobile phones that are supposed to run only on Windows 10 Mobile seemed almost impossible.

Windows 10 on ARM comes to Lumia 950

But with time and a lot of work, the team lead by Gustave Monce succeeded in adding more and more features and managed to make the majority of the phone’s sensors to work.

The new list of sensors that are working on Lumia 950 is almost complete.

Despite that, there are still things that don’t work properly, but the team said that all the functionality and fixes will be available in a future update:

Not too sure when we will release this yet, maybe in the middle of the month, maybe next month, I don’t want to make too many releases since we have no real update way

After things like Camera and the USB-C will be sorted out, the project will come to an end and you’ll be able to test it on your Lumia 950, if you so choose.

What do you think of this initiative? Would you be interested to try it out?

Power Bi added index error? Fix with these steps

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Power Bi is a popular BI business analytics solution from Microsoft that allows you to visualize your company’s data. However, at times while using the Power Bi desktop or web client, you may encounter Power Bi added index error. This error usually occurs when the users try to refresh the data as reported in the Power bi community forums.

I am not sure how to debug these errors. Is there a log to view? Unless someone has any idea as to what it is. In the applied steps i deleted “reordered columns”, “kept errors”, “added index” then applied and closed. Still getting the issue. Any help would be great!

If you are troubled by this error, here is how to fix Power Bi added index error in Windows systems.

How to Fix Power Bi added index error

1. Check the Data Type

Power Bi added index error

  1. The Power Bi added index error can occur if the data types in each column are not defined correctly.
  2. To resolve it, go back to the table in Edit Queries and format the columns to a number or text.
  3. Make sure that the data type is defined correctly to avoid any error.

Disable focus mode in Power BI in 3 easy steps

2. Check the Error Log

Power Bi added index error

  1. If the issue persists, try checking the log to understand the error better.
  2. Look in the left Queries pane of the Edit Queries window.
  3. Here look for a new query that will have a dated log of the error.
  4. The error log works similar to other power queries in your client. You can simply step through it and see what is wrong.
  5. In the log queries, look into the Data view tab and check the fields with an Error tag in them.
  6. Click the error-tag to get more information.

Conclusion 

The Power Bi added index error usually occurs due to incorrect data type in the table columns. Follow the steps in this article to troubleshoot the problem in your Power Bi client.

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Power BI Mobile’s revamped UI helps you access things easier

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

Power BI got a lot of updates recently, including URL parameters for paginated reports, a new set of capacity settings, and features like grouping and Analytics.

Power BI Mobile gets a revamped interface

Power BI mobile look redesignedNow, Microsoft has released the public preview of a new look for Power Bi Mobile:

Today, we’re excited to announce the public preview of the “new look” now available on Power BI Mobile. We’ve refreshed our app and introduced new experiences, adding a home page that provides quick access to your commonly used content and includes your organization brand theme, and new navigation bars that give you an easy way of navigating through the app. With the new and refreshed experiences, it’s now quicker and easier to find what you need, when you need it.

All these new features aim to improve how users interact with their content on the go.

With the new look, the first thing that you’ll see at the top of the page will be your organization’s branding, so it will feel more like Power Bi.

New Power BI Mobile features for quick and easy access

Power bi mobile public preview new lookIn addition to that, the home page will now have two new tabs: Quick access and Activity.

In the Quick access tab you’ll find you’re most frequent accessed items in Power BI, so you’ll never have to look for them again.

You’ll see content cards and metadata for the content itself, like the last refresh time. In the Frequents section you’ll be able to look for your items and keep them organized by the number of times you viewed them.

Activity will keep you connected with events that are relevant to you from your Power BI account, through a feed. This way, you’ll stay up to date with the latest comments and activities.

This feature is not yet available, but Microsoft said that it will come soon and more info will be revealed with its release.

Finally, the re-built app navigation makes it easier to go through pages and items on mobile. There’s a new bottom navigation bar for that.

And also a new top bar that allows you to access the notification center and search for Power BI content.

If you’re interested in trying the new look of Power BI Mobile, you’ll have to manually opt-in by turning it on through the introduction banner, side panel, or app settings.

During the preview period, new capabilities will be added based on user feedback, and you can vote on new feature ideas.

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How to Fix the Origin Access Error on Windows 10/11

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

A significant number of Origin users have reported seeing an error whenever they tried logging into Origin Access.

This error appears even if the Internet connection is running correctly. Some users have said they can even download files from Origin but still can’t log into Origin Access.

At first glance, this issue seems to be caused by a server-side error, but our team has searched for the best troubleshooting methods for this situation. Read on to find out what the methods are.

What can I do to avoid an Origin Access error while signing in?

1. Run Origin with administrator privileges

To make sure that the issue appearing while singing into Origin Access is not caused by a lack of permission on Windows 10, it is recommended that you follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the location of your Origin launcher.
  2. Right-click it -> select Run as administrator.

Note: If you want to set these settings permanently, right-click the .exe file -> select Properties -> Compatibility tab -> tick the box Run this program as administrator -> click OK.

2. Make sure your system’s clock and date are correct

  1. Click Cortana -> type Control panel -> open it.
  2. Select the Clock, Language, and Region option -> Date and Time.
  3. Inside the Internet Time tab -> click on Change Settings.
  4. Make sure the Synchronize with an internet time server option is enabled.
  5. Click OK to close the time settings.

3. Deactivate any VPN software

Using VPN software when trying to connect to the Origin Access platform will cause an error to appear.

Please close any VPN software entirely and check if the issue is resolved.

4. Remove the Origin temporary file

  1. Right-click your taskbar -> click on Task Manager.
  2. Inside the Task Manager -> find Origin.exe and OriginWebHelperService.exe -> End task.
  3. Press Win+R keys on your keyboard -> type %ProgramData%/Origin -> Enter.
  4. Delete all the files and folders at that location but DO NOT delete the LocalContent folder.
  5. Open the Run dialog by pressing Win+R again -> type %AppData% -> hit Enter.
  6. Inside the folder -> delete the Origin folder.
  7. Click AppData the location link to open that folder -> open the Local folder -> delete Origin.
  8. Restart your computer and check to see if the issue persists.

5. Contact EA support to get help with the Origin Access error

If all the methods mentioned above have failed to solve the problem, then it is recommended that you contact EA Support.

  1. Visit the EA Support page.EA Help - Origin access error
  2. Select your country -> select Origin from the menu -> click Next.
  3. Select the platform you’re using and click Next.
  4. Choose the topic -> Next.
  5. Choose a contact option and ask for help from EA.

We would love to know if this guide helped you solve your issue and if you were able to connect to Origin Access normally.

If you have additional problems, check our guide for detailed EA anti-cheat service error solutions.

Let us know by using the comment section below.

Bing search box is back, this time on Windows 10 build 18970

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

Microsoft is not giving up on the Bing-powered search box in the Windows 10 lockscreen.

The Bing search box is still coming on Windows 10’s lockscreen

We’ve already reported a couple of months back that the tech giant is working on adding a new Bing search tool to the Windows 10 lockscreen with Windows 10 20H1 build 18932.

Now, the feature was spotted again in Windows 10 build 18970:

The Bing search box in the bottom left corner seems similar with the search box from the Taskbar and because of its positioning, the time and date have been move to the top left corner.

We don’t know very much about the new search box, as Microsoft didn’t shared any details about it.

Windows 10 users hate the idea of a Bing search box

The most interesting thing is if the search results will be displayed on the lock screen or you’ll have to login to see them. We’ll just have to wait and, hopefully soon, see how it works.

The Bing-powered search box on the Windows 10 lockscreen seen in build 18970 raised a lot of eyebrows in the Windows community, as the majority don’t like the implementation and use scenarios:

The old one on bottom is always better. Designers nowadays design just for the sake of change.

Maybe they are experimenting with an option to search the internet from the lockscreen? If so I can’t imagine the search box staying there. Either way seems a little pointless?

What do you think of a Bing search box on Windows 10‘s lockscreen?

Share your thoughts in the comments section below and we’ll continue the talk.

New Power BI update lets you add parameters to a URL

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

After receiving a new set of capacity settings to give more control to admins, Power BI‘s August update brought new features like grouping and Analytics.

Power BI gets URL parameters for Paginated Reports

Now, Microsoft has released a new update to introduce the support for URL parameters for paginated reports in the Power BI service.

In other words, report authors now have the ability to send commands to paginated reports in Power BI by just adding a parameter to a URL.

When you create a report parameter in Power BI Report Builder, you set a parameter name. If you want to use report parameters, you’ll have to add rp: in front of the parameter name for Power BI to recognize it in the URL.

For example, to set a report parameter in an URL, you’ll have to use rp:parameter=value.

Here’s how Christopher Finlan, Principal Program Manager for Power BI is describing the use of URL parameters:

So if I want to specify a value for the “Salesperson” parameter for my report in an app, I’d use the following URL: https://app.powerbi.com/groups/me/apps/xxxxxxx-c4c4-4217-afd9-3920a0d1e2b0/rdlreports/b1d5e659-639e-41d0-b733-05d2bca9853c?rp:Salesperson=Tiggee

If “Salesperson” was instead a multi-value parameter that accepted multiple values, I can use an & to add an additional parameter value to my URL like so – https://app.powerbi.com/groups/me/rdlreports/xxxxxxx-abc7-40f0-b456-febzf9cdda4d?rp:Salesperson=Tie+Bear&rp:Salesperson=Mickey

The new Generate Link feature easily integrates with URL parameters

Furthermore, Microsoft also announced the introduction of a new feature this week called Generate Link.

This feature aims to help with the discovery of the parameter names by generating a link of the current report with the parameter values appended to the URL.

Also, besides report parameters, you can set the export format of your report in the URL. Using the rdl: prefix will allow you to set the output format in which the report can be downloaded directly into the URL.

Here’s how it should look like if the output format is designated as PDF:

https://app.powerbi.com/groups/me/apps/xxxxxxx-c4c4-4217-afd9-3920a0d1e2b0/rdlreports/b1d5e659-639e-41d0-b733-05d2bca9853c?rp:Salesperson=Tiggee&rdl:format=PDF

If you want to learn more about URL parameters and see more examples, be sure to check Microsoft’s official documentation page.

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Latest Office build adds new features in Excel and PowerPoint

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

Microsoft has released a new Office build for for Insiders in the Fast Ring.

The new Office version 1909, build 12026.20000, brings a lot of fixes and improvements, but also some new features for Excel and PowerPoint.

You can now use XLOOKUP and save slides as SVG files

Excel gets a new XLOOKUP function that comes as an improvement for the older VLOOKUP. It has the ability too look vertically, but also horizontally, which means that it replaces HLOOKUP, as well.

With XLOOKUP you’ll only need three arguments: lookup_value, lookup_array, and return_array.

As for PowerPoint, from now on you’ll have the ability to save an illustration or a slide as SVG.

Because SVG is a vector-based image that does not use pixels to render and instead uses vectors, you’ll be able to save charts, shapes, icons, or slides as a scalable vector graphic (SVG) for a cleaner and sharper image.

New Office v1909 build 12026.20000 brings a lot of changes

Here’s the full list of fixes and improvements to all the Office suite apps:

Excel

  • We fixed an issue which prevented CSV from appearing as a supported file type
  • We fixed an issue that occurred while working on a shared workbook when trying to save.
  • We fixed an issue when Excel only lists the first 16 addins located in the ‘\Excel\Add-in Manager’ registry values.
  • We fixed an issue where the function Frequency returns incorrect results.
  • We fixed an issue for Surface users where moving the mouse could be interpreted as a mouse click event.
  • We fixed an issue where the name of some fonts were not displayed correctly.
  • We have significantly improved the performance of filtering by color.
  • We fixed an issue which prevented keyboard navigation in the Find/Replace dialog box.
  • We fixed an issue where the keytip for Sensitivity was conflicting with another keytip.
  • We fixed an issue to prevent GeometryCommand from putting a non-connector shape type in the Geometry of a Connector.
  • We fixed an issue that caused a problem  when using dock/undock from multiple external displays.

PowerPoint

  • We fixed an issue which would affect the rotation orientation of a 3D Turntable.
  • We fixed an issue which prevented some hyperlinks from working if they contained special characters.
  • We fixed an issue to prevent GeometryCommand from putting a non-connector shape type in the Geometry of a Connector.
  • We fixed an issue that caused a problem  when using dock/undock from multiple external displays.

Project

  • We fixed an issue which could sometimes cause a crash after printing a Team Planner view.

Word

  • We fixed an issue where Japanese post card and greeting card related add-in resources are not found when the user takes action in the add-in wizard.
  • We fixed an issue where multi-byte characters in vertical text box are shown overlapped in reading view.
  • We fixed an issue where Word would occasionally crash in AListMarkerUtility.SetListDomAttributes.
  • We fixed an issue to prevent GeometryCommand from putting a non-connector shape type in the Geometry of a Connector.
  • We fixed an issue that caused a problem  when using dock/undock from multiple external displays.

Outlook

  • We fixed an issue which prevented HTML content from appearing for some POP3 users.
  • We fixed an issue to remove non-functional ‘Planner’ link from the overflow menu in the contact card when working in environments where it is not available.

Access

  • We fixed an issue where users could receive an “inconsistent state” error when using a shared database.
  • We fixed an issue which could cause the date picker to appear when it shouldn’t.

It’s worth mentioning that OneNote and Visio didn’t get any new changes. Also, there are no known issues with any of the Office apps.

The update should roll out automatically, but you can also manually check for updates to see if you’re on the latest version.

High CPU usage on the latest KB4512941? Cortana is to blame

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

After a brief time in the Release Preview ring, Microsoft released Windows 10 v1903 build 18362.329 (KB4512941) to Windows 10 users as an optional update.

At the time of release, KB4512941 did not have any known issues, but it seems like after installing it, a lot of users experience high CPU usage even when the PC is idle.

Windows 10 v1903 build 18362.329 causes high CPU usage for many

The cause of the high CPU usage seems to be Cortana, and here’s how some Windows 10 users are describing the issue:

After installing the below updates (KB4512941), the CPU usage is high and remains high even when the machine is idle.

I got a similar problem after Windows 10 update and this was because of ” BingSearchEnabled” which was set to 0.

I just updated from 1809 to 1903 and had the exact symptoms that you described. It was driving me nuts.

And here’s the OPs screenshot: high cpu usage cortana Windows 10 v1903

The problem with SearchUI.exe is caused by a Cortana bug that pops up when users have disabled the ability to send local searches to Bing.

How can I fix high CPU usage on KB4512941?

If you’re experiencing high CPU usage in Task Manager because of the SearchUI.exe process, you’ll be happy to know that there’s a fix.

Just open the Registry Editor, navigate to

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search

, and set the BingSearchEnabled value to 1.

If you can’t edit your Windows 10’s registry, read this handy guide and find the quickest solutions to the issue.

Can’t access the Registry Editor? Things aren’t as scary as they seem. Check out this guide and solve the issue quickly.

After that, restart your PC and the problem should be solved. Keep in mind that this is only a temporary fix.

Microsoft hasn’t acknowledged the problem and we’ll probably have to wait sometime for an official fix. Until then, be sure to try the previously mentioned one to keep things in check.

Have you encountered high CPU usage with the latest Windows 10 v1903 cumulative update?

Share your experience in the comments section below.

Windows Firewall is Blocking File Sharing: How to Allow it

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

File Sharing is an essential feature for users with multiple PCs in a Homegroup (Workgroup). Once it’s configured, the file exchange should work seamlessly. However, some users reported that Windows 10 Firewall is blocking File Sharing.

Ideally, after enabling File Sharing, your Windows Defender Firewall should allow the feature to communicate freely. But when problems appear, you need to allow file sharing in Windows Firewall manually. Keep reading to find out how!

How do I stop my firewall from blocking?

1. Enable File and Printer Sharing

  1. In the Windows Search bar, type Sharing and open Manage advanced sharing settings.
  2. Under Network discovery, select Turn on network discovery.
  3. Under File and printer sharing, select Turn on file and printer sharing.windows 10 firewall blocking file sharing
  4. Click on Save changes and reboot your PC.

The quickest solution when Windows Defender Firewall is blocking file sharing is to enable Network Discovery and File and printer sharing.

2. Allow File and Printer Sharing to communicate through Firewall

  1. In the Windows Search bar, type Firewall and open Windows Defender Firewall.
  2. Open the Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
  3. Click Change settings.
  4. Navigate to File and Printer Sharing and File and Printer Sharing over SMBDirect.
  5. Make sure to check both the Private and Public boxes next to these entries.windows 10 firewall blocking file sharing
  6. Click OK to save the changes and try sharing files on the local network again.

For those who want to enable File and Printer sharing over SMBDirect, adding a Windows Firewall exception to allow file and printer sharing should do the trick.

We hope this guide has solved things when Windows Firewall is blocking file sharing.

Before you leave, find out all about Network Locations in Windows and how these work.

If you want to share your experience with us or have any suggestions, feel free to contact us by using the comment section below this article.

How to fix Origin error code 9:0

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Origin is one of the most popular game stores that allows you to play games and manage your purchases from anywhere. However, the platform is not immune to common errors just like other Windows apps. One such error is Origin error code 9:0 that occurs during update or installation. Several Reddit users have complained about the same in the community forum.

how do i solve error 9:0 during Origin update or installation?
So that seems to be a complete mystery. I just read an article from a major PC magazine that said, it is a major error, and nobody knows the solution.
If you are also troubled by this error, in this article we have shared a couple of troubleshooting tips to fix the Origin error code 9:0 in Windows.

How to fix Origin error code 9:0

1. Update NET Framework

Origin error code 9:0

  1. The Origin error code 9:0 can occur if the current version of your NET Framework installation is not compatible with the Origin client. Try to install the latest version of the Framework to resolve the error.
  2. Go to the Microsoft Download Center.
  3. Click the Download button. Run the installer and finish the installation. The installer may be required to download additional data to install the app.
  4. Once done, restart the computer.
  5. Try to install the Origin client or update it and check for any improvements.

If the issue persists, make sure that .NET Framework is enabled. Here is how to do it.

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  2. Type control and click OK to open the Control Panel.
  3. Go to Programs > Programs and Features.
  4. From the left pane click on “Turn Windows Features on or off” option.
    Origin error code 9:0
  5. Locate and check “.NET Framework 4.7 Advanced Service” box.
  6. Click OK to save the changes.
  7. Restart the computer and check for any improvements again.

Origin won’t start games on Windows 10

2. Disable Antivirus Temporarily

  1. If your antivirus is preventing the Origin update client or the installer from installing on your system, it may result in Origin error code 9:0.
  2. If you have any antivirus software installed, disable it temporarily. You can disable the antivirus easily by right-clicking on the Antivirus icon in the System Tray.
  3. Also, try to disable the firewall if required. Run the installer again and check for any improvements.

3. Clear Origin Data Cache

  1. The bad cache can create an issue with the installation of the client or update installer.
  2. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
    Origin error code 9:0
  3.  Type %Programdata%/Origin and click OK.

  4. In the Origin folder, delete all the files except the LocalContent folder. The LocalContent folder keeps your game data, so make sure you don’t delete it.
  5. Press Windows Key + R again.
    Origin error code 9:0
  6. Type %Appdata% and click OK.
  7. In the Appdata folder, delete the Origin folder.Origin error code 9:0
  8. Now go back to AppData folder and open the Local folder.
  9. Delete the Origin folder.

5. Uninstall and Reinstall Origin Client 

Origin error code 9:0

  1. Press Windows Key + R.
  2. Type control and click OK.
  3. Go to Programs > Programs and Features.
  4. Select Origin and click Uninstall.
  5. Reinstall Origin from the official website. Your game data won’t be deleted during the uninstall process.

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Fix:2100 Detection Error on Storage Device (M.2)

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

You may get the 2100 detection error on the storage device M2 when trying to turn on your machine.

This is a common SSD error and can occur due to a faulty SSD or the improper installation of the drive in the M.2 slot.

Follow the steps below to fix it fast:

How can I fix the 2100 detection error on the storage device (M.2)?

1. Run Hardware Scan

  1. If you are using a Lenovo laptop, run a hardware scan to identify any issues with the SSD or any other system component.
  2. Launch the Lenovo Vantage software on your system.
  3. Click on Health and Support option.
  4. Scroll down and click on Run a Hardware Scan.SSD error 2100
  5. Click on the Run Quick Tests option.
    SSD error 2100
  6. Lenovo Vantage will execute the hardware scan. Wait for the test to conclude.
  7. On the result page, scroll down to the Storage section.
  8. If your SSD has passed the test with a green checkmark, then the issue is not with your SSD.
    SSD error 2100
  9. Check if any other major component has failed the test.

2. Check if the SSD is seated firmly

Another reason why the SSD error 2100 can occur is if the SSD wasn’t seated firmly in the M.2 slot. The SSD requires a screw to be seated firmly in the slot. However, the SSD manufacturers don’t offer any screw with the SSD.

If you haven’t properly screwed the SSD to the slot or if it wasn’t pushed down, the system may have difficulty accessing the drive resulting in this error. Make sure you open the back panel and remove the SSD.

Then reinsert the SSD into the slot and make sure it is properly placed and screwed. Restart the computer and check for any improvements.

3. Contact Support

If the SSD error 2100 started to occur after upgrading your Windows version or BIOS, contact Lenovo support or the SSD manufacturer if you installed the SSD.

The company should be able to replace the faulty drive with a new drive. You can also request data recovery in case your SSD is bricked and you cannot recover any data.

We can now conclude this detailed guide on how to fix the 2100 detection error on the storage device (M.2). The issue should now be gone for good, provided you follow our instructions.

Similarly, if SSD is showing RAW file system, check our detailed guide to fix it.

Were you able to fix this issue? Feel free to let us know in the comments below.

Is your 4K TV blurry while using Windows 10/11? Try this

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

In case you’re using your 4K TV as a monitor on your Windows 10 platform, you will see that the image is blurry. This is caused by the incompatibility of your Windows 10 OS with high-resolution monitors.

This causes the image to look very small, and if you change the DPI scaling to 125%, it will just make it worse. The way the applications can be seen on a 4K TV depends on the specific app you’re trying to use.

For these reasons, in today’s fix article we will discuss the best methods to make your 4K TV image look sharp on Windows 10. Read on to find out how to do it.

Here’s what you can do to fix the blurry image on your 4K TV on Windows 10

1. Update Windows 10 to the latest version

Some important updates regarding the DPI scaling of your Windows 10 OS have been released within the Creators Update version.

In order to fix the issue caused by the image being blurry on your 4K TV, you will need to update your OS. Follow these steps to do so:

  1. Click the Cortana search button -> type Windows Update -> choose the option Windows Update settings.Windows Update - windows 10 4k tv blurry
  2. Inside the Update window -> click the Check for updates button.
  3. Wait for the process of searching for updates finish and install any available files.
  4. Restart your PC and check to see if the issue is improved. If it’s not, please follow the next method.

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2. Change high DPI settings for specific apps

desktops with mug - Windows 10 4k tv blurry

  1. Right-click on the executable file of your app -> click Properties.
  2. Inside the Properties window -> select the Compatibility tab.
  3. Click the option Change high DPI settings -> enable the Override high DPI settings behavior option -> press Ok.
  4. Press Ok again to close the Properties window and apply the settings.
  5. Check to see if this method fixes your issue. If it doesn’t, please try the next method.

3. Use the XPExplorer – Windows 10 DPI Fix app

screenshot - Windows 10 4k tv blurry
Note: This application will allow you to fix the blurry image on your 4K screen TV. In case you are worried that this app might contain a virus or another online threat, that is not the case.  Please follow this VirusTotal link analysis for the results.

  1. Download the XPExpolorer installer -> run on your PC.
  2. Adjust the DPI Scale settings to modify the quality of the image on your 4K TV.
  3. Press Apply for the settings to take effect.

Conclusion

We explored some of the best methods to deal with your 4K TV screen looking blurry while using it with a Windows 10 PC.

We hope you found this guide helpful. Please feel free to let us know if you did by using the comment section below.

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