Here’s how you can bring objects to front and back inside Paint 3D

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

If you’ve ever wanted to create a project in Paint 3D and you don’t know how to move 3D and 2D objects to the front and to the back of your scene, you came to the right place.

Paint 3D offers you all the tools you need to simply create complex scenes that contain both 2D and 3D objects. It is very important to understand how to move those objects to create the desired effects inside your Paint 3D projects.

In today’s how-to article we will explain how to achieve the desired effects in a 3D scene. Read on to find out more details.

Follow these steps to move objects to the front and to the back inside your 3D scene

Because the scenes created inside Paint 3D can be formed out of both 2D and 3D objects, it is important to know how to arrange them.

To get started, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. You can use the Doodle tool to create a 3D shape, or you can import a 3D shape in the FBX or OBJ format from other software.
  2. For this article, we explored the Microsoft Remix 3D webpage and we downloaded a 3D model of a Surface Pro laptop.
  3. To open it, visit the page mentioned above -> under the title Open this model in -> click Paint 3D -> then choose Open Paint 3D again in the pop-up.open 3D object in Paint 3D - Paint3D how to bring to front; paint 3d how to move to back
  4. Wait for Paint 3D to open the model -> and use the tools in the right side menu to resize it, move it, pan, etc.
  5. Open as many 3D objects as you want in this scene.
  6. In order to move the selected object to the front or the back of the scene, you will need to select the object -> click the Z-axis position to the left-side of your bounding box -> drag the object to the desired location.move 3D object back or to the front - Paint 3D how to bring to front; Paint 3D how to move to back
  7. While you’re dragging the selected object, a blue ”wall” will appear that will show you exactly where the 3D object is in relation to the other objects in your project. It will look like this:moving objects in space - Print 3d how to bring to front; paint 3d how to move to back

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Conclusion

In today’s how-to guide we explored how to bring an object to the front of your 3D scene, and also how to move it back.

We hope this guide offered you a comprehensive answer to your question.

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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Fix Power Bi expression.errors in Windows 10/11

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Microsoft Power Bi is a powerful interactive data visualization BI tool. While using the Power Bi desktop or web client you may come across some errors. One of the most common error is Power Bi expression.errors. The expression error usually comes with different error messages as reported in the Power Bi Community.

After numerous hours of researching this issue for 2 days, I am really stumped.
I have tried to create a simple function of either If or Switch and both return the above mentioned error.
I even created a sample based on the example supplied on MSDN for the IF Function, trying to use it both in the Power BI Desktop and/or Power Query for Excel 2013 (32 bit) environments. Without any luck.

In this troubleshooting guide, we have compiled a list of possible solutions to fix the Power Bi expression.errors.

Fix Power Bi expression.errors

1. Power Bi expression.error the name ‘if’ wasn’t recognized

Check the Power Query Syntax

Power Bi expression.errors

  1. This error usually occurs when there is an issue with the used power query syntax.
  2. If you are trying to use if-else query, make sure you are using the right power query syntax.
  3. Next, click OK. You will see the query editor.
  4. Now you can click on Add Rule and add more if needed.

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2. Power Bi expression.error a cyclic reference was encountered during evaluation

Check Two Tables for Dependency 

Power Bi expression.errors

  1. If you are working with two tables and the second table is dependant on the first table, then you join with Master PDB TEMP.
  2. What you can do is create a reference to MASTER PDB TEMP and editing Table 2 to the new referenced query.
  3. A new query should help you resolve the error.

3. Power Bi expression.error the name ‘left’ is not recognized

Use Power Query M


 

  1. Depending on the formula you are using, this error usually indicates that you need to use the Power Query (popularly known as M) in Query Editor.
  2. You can read more about the Power Query M formula language from the official Microsoft source.
  3. Microsoft Power Query offers a powerful data import experience with many features.

4. Power Bi expression.error the field already exists in the record

Check for Duplicate Names

  1. This is another common error and usually occurs if there are two entities with identical names in the table.
  2. For example, if you have a bucketed field and one of your field has an identical name, then Power Bi will show this error.
  3. Simply change the field name and check for any improvements.

5. Power Bi expression.error the name ‘format’ wasn’t recognized

Use Power Query Language 

  1. This error is similar to what we have discussed earlier in this article. This error usually occurs if you are creating a custom column in Query Editor with DAX syntax.
  2. What you need to do is use Power Query Language to write the formula in the Query Editor.

6. Power Bi expression.error the index is outside the bounds of the record

Check for Unallowed Characters

  1. The error, although not specific indicates that the file is outside the bounds of record.
  2. It usually means you have used characters that are not allowed. Check your table for column names that have any special character or upper case letters.

7. Power Bi expression.error value ‘preferred’ is not of the correct type

Uninstall ODBC Connector and Power Bi Client

Power Bi expression.errors

  1. This error seems to occur due to a conflict between Power Bi connectors like ODBC. It can also happen if the Power Bi client has developed a snag.
  2. To fix the error, uninstall any connection installed and also reinstall the Power Bi client.

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Fix my projector won’t connect to internet with these 3 tips

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

The modern projectors from Epson and Panasonic come with WiFi functionality. It allows the users to connect their Windows computers and other devices to the projector wirelessly. While having the WiFi functionality can reduce the hassle of wires, at times it can also lead to projector won’t connect to internet issue. One of the users has shared a similar problem in the Reddit Community.

I have a laptop and am in a place with a good wifi connection. The connection is good and works until I connect my laptop to a wireless Epson projector. As soon as I do that, the connection to the internet doesn’t work anymore. If I disconnect my laptop from the projector, the wireless on my laptop works once again.

If your projector won’t connect to the internet, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve this issue.

Projector won’t connect to wifi

1. Projector Can Connect to the Only Device

Projector won't connect to wifi

  1. The Wireless projector can connect to only one device at a time. So, if your Laptop is connected to the internet via the wireless network, your projector won’t able to able to establish a connection with the Laptop.
  2. To establish a connection with your laptop when the laptop is connected to a Wireless network, you need to use the physical HDMI cable connection to display the output.

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2. Install Wireless Projection Software

Projector won't connect to internet

  1. Manufacturer’s like Epson offers proprietary projection software for their Wireless projector to help you set up wireless projection.
  2. In case you are having difficulty setting up wireless projection on your projector, do the following.
  3. Epson users need to download EasyMP Network Projection software. If you use any other projector, check if the manufacturer offers any similar software.
  4. After installing the software, launch it.
  5. Inside, you should find all the functionalities to send display content to any networked Epson EasyMP projectors from any IP Network.

3. Change the Router Encryption

  1. Another reason why your wireless projector won’t connect to WiFi can be due to incorrect router encryption settings. Try to access your router encryption setting and change it to WPA2.
  2. Launch any web browser on your computer.
  3. Enter the home address for your router and press enter. The home address looks something like this:
    192.168.1.1
  4. In the login page, you need to enter the username and password for the router. Check the user manual in case you haven’t changed the log in details manually.
  5. Go to the Wireless Settings tab.
  6. Click on “Basic Security Settings / Security Settings“.
    Projector won't connect to internet
  7. Under WiFi Security, select WPA2.
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  8. Click Apply / Save to save the changes.
  9. Now try to connect your wireless projector the WiFi network and check for any improvements.

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Yammer error 500? Troubleshoot with these fixes

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Yammer is a popular enterprise social network service that helps the users improve engagement with the company employees in the organization through social networking. That said, Yammer error 500 has become a problem with many users complaining about the issue in the Microsoft community forums.

The first time every day I attempt to Invite a new user I get the following error.    This also happens other times in the day.
“This 500 error rarely happens, but even Yammer’s https don’t deliver sometimes.”
Anyone have any ideas as to why?    It is quite annoying especially when you have 20-30 people to invite and every few attempts the error comes up.

This error can occur due to many reasons. In this article, we have listed a couple of troubleshooting tips to resolve the Yammer error 500.

How to fix Yammer error 500

1. Try a different device

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  1. If you haven’t already, try to access the Yammer app on your smartphone or tablet.
  2. This will help you to diagnose whether the issue is device-specific or accounts specific.
  3.  If the Yammer service works fine on other devices, you may have an issue with the Windows Yammer service. If not, the issue could be related to the account or Yammer service itself.

2. Try to access with mobile Internet

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  1. The Yammer error 500 can also occur if the issue is with your office network.
  2. To diagnose the issue, turn on the mobile hotspot on your smartphone.
  3. Connect your system to mobile hotspot and try to access Yammer.
  4. Check if you are able to connect to Yammer service.
  5. If it works, ask your network admin to take a look at the office network.

3. Change the web browser

  1. If you are trying to access the Yammer web client, try changing the web browser.
  2. If you use Chrome browser normally to access Yammer, try to use Firefox or Edge Chromium. We have recommendations on the best web browser for social media if you don’t have an alternate browser installed.
  3. Try to access the Yammer web client on a different web browser and check if the error is resolved. If yes, try to clear the web browser cache.

Another browser that you should try is Opera. This browser is built on Chromium engine, so it’s quite similar to Chrome, with few differences.

First off, this browser is privacy-oriented, so it comes with many features that will protect your online security. You have an integrated VPN to increase your security over personal data.

Some of the most notable features include embedded social media or messaging apps, enhanced online security, or productivity services like pinboards and workspaces.

Overall, if you’re looking for a secure and reliable browser simply choose Opera.

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Clear Browser Cache Chrome

  1. Click the Menu icon (top right corner) and select Settings.
  2. Click the Advanced button to expand the section.
  3. Scroll down to Security and Privacy.
  4. Click on “Clear browsing data“.
    clear browsing data Yammer error 500
  5. Select a Time range (example: Last 24 hours).
    clear browsing data settings Yammer error 500
  6. Select other options such as “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files” option.
  7. Click on “Clear Data”.
  8. Relaunch Chrome and check if the Yammer error 500 is solved.

Conclusion

The Yammer error 500 is a very common error code and can occur due to many reasons. However, by following the steps in this article you should be able to fix the error in your Windows computer. Do let us know if it worked for you in the comments.

FIX: Taptiles not working on Windows 10/11

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Taptiles for Windows 10 is a popular puzzle game and is available on the Windows Store. However, several users have reported Taptiles not working Windows 10 issue in the tech community. You can find similar issues being reported in the Microsoft tech forums more often than not.

I have not been able to open Taptiles for 2 years now. I was hoping with the newest update to Windows 10, somebody might have fixed this problem. There is no longer a forum on Xbox where one can get help with this app so I’m hoping someone here might be able to give me some help.
When I first bought my computer, it had Windows 8.1 and Taptiles worked but shortly there after, Taptiles said I needed to update the app and from then on, I’ve never been able to open it. The splash screen shows on my computer for a few seconds and then disappears, taking the game with it.

If you are also troubled by this issue, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve Taptiles not working Windows 10 snag.

How to fix Taptiles not working Windows 10

1. Run Taptiles in Compatibility Mode

  1. If you haven’t already, try running the Taptiles game in compatibility mode in Windows 10.
  2. On the Desktop, right-click on the Taptiles game’s shortcut and select Properties.
  3. Click the Compatibility tab.
    Taptiles not working Windows 10
  4. Check the box “Run this program in compatibility mode for:”.
  5. From the drop-down menu, select the OS version.
  6. Click Apply to save the changes.
  7. Close the Properties window. Launch Taptiles and check for any improvements.

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2. Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

  1. Run the Windows Store apps troubleshooter from the Settings page to fix any issues with app.
  2. Click on Start and select Settings.
  3. Select Update and Security.
  4. Click the Troubleshoot tab.
    Taptiles not working Windows 10
  5. Scroll down and click on Windows Store Apps.
  6. Click on “Run the Troubleshooter” button.
  7. The troubleshooter will now scan the system apps for any issues and recommend appropriate fixes.
  8. Apply the fixes and restart the computer. Open the Taptitles games and check if it works.

3. Restart Taptile Game Manually

  1. If the Taptiles game opens and you are able to see the Dash option on the main screen, try to restart the game manually.
  2. From the Taptile’s main screen, click on Dash and select Menu.
  3. Select the Restart option in the lower right corner.
  4. Click on Continue.
  5. Taptiles will restart now and should open without any errors.

4. Uninstall and Reinstall Taptiles

  1. If the game has issues with the internal files that the Apps Troubleshooter cannot fix, you may have to reinstall the game from the Windows Store.
  2. To uninstall the app, click on Start and select Settings.
  3. Go to Apps > Apps and Features.
  4. Search for Taptiles app and click on it.
    Taptiles not working Windows 10
  5. Click on Uninstall. Click Yes if asked to confirm.
  6. After uninstalling the game, open Microsoft Store.
  7. Search for Taptiles and install the app.

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FIX: Origin download failed error message

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

Some users have encountered the Origin download failed error message when trying to download their favorite games.

This issue has caused a lot of anger on the official EA forums. This is understandable considering that people pay for a service in order to get access whenever they want to.

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

My games won’t actually start downloading, they will get stuck in the preparing download phase, and then fail to download. I get a message saying my download failed, and that I should try in a few minutes.

After researching the online forums, we have compiled the best methods to apply to fix this issue. Please follow the instructions carefully so no new issues can arise.

Here’s how to fix the Origin download failed error message on Windows 10

1. Run the Origin client with administrator privileges

laptop on desk with apple - origin error download failed;origin download error check internet connection
It is very important that you make sure Origin is started with administrator privileges. Doing this will allow the software to gain access to create folders and write files on your PC.

To do so, you need to simply navigate to the Origin.exe file on your hard-drive -> right-click it -> choose Run as administrator.

2. Allow Origin through anti-virus and firewall

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In order to fix the issue mentioned above, you will need to make sure that you added both Origin.exe and OriginClientService.exe to the whitelist of both your firewall and anti-virus software.

3. Restart your router and start a Network troubleshooter

To restart your router, you will need to either press the Reset button (if the model has one), or just unplug it from the wall socket, wait for 30 seconds, and then plug it back in.

Follow these steps to run the Network troubleshooter:

  1. Press Win+X keys on your keyboard -> click Settings.windows settings - origin error download failed; origin download error check internet connection
  2. Select the option Network & Internet -> click on Status.
  3. Under the Change your network settings section -> select Network troubleshooter.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

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4. Check your file system partition format

laptop on desk with notepad - origin error download failed ; origin download error check internet connection
A large number of users have reported that they identified the reason for the Origin download failed error message.

It seems that the issue is caused by your download partition being set to FAT32. This format does not allow downloading of files larger than 4GB.

To solve this issue, set the download location of your games to another partition that is not formatted as FAT32.

5. Remove Origin from your hard-drive and re-install it

laptop on desk - origin error download failed; origin download error check internet connection

  1. Navigate to the Origin installation folder on your hard-drive. (default location is C: \Program Files (x86) \Origin).
  2. Right-click the Origin folder -> select Delete -> click Yes.
  3. Re-download the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

We hope that now you are able to download your games normally.

Please feel free to let us know if this guide helped you solve your Origin download failed error by using the comment section below.

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Windows 10 news recap: Microsoft Edge classic to lose ePub support, even more Surface devices experience battery issues, and more

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Welcome back to our Windows 10 news recap, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system.

Microsoft Edge classic will soon discontinue support for ePub books

The classic version of Microsoft Edge is dropping support for e-books using the .epub format. Users trying to open e-books of this nature are presented with a notice that invites them to use the Microsoft Store to find alternative apps to open them in.

Microsoft Edge classic will soon discontinue support ePub books

Microsoft’s Sticky Notes app for Windows 10 is getting new localized names in select markets

The Sticky Notes app for Windows 10 now has its name localised in different languages to help users find it easier using terminology that they are more likely to use. As an example, it is called “Memo” in Italy.

Some Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 4 devices also seem to be affected by battery issues

Last week it was reported the Surface Pro 5 and 6 devices were experiencing battery issues, now the issues extend to other Surface devices, including the Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 4, according to user reports.

That’s it for this week. We’ll be back next week with more Windows 10 news.

5 cross-platform habit apps to change or boost your habits

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

Looking to break off a bad habit or acquire new ones? You might want to employ the service of habit apps. In this article, we are going to be reviewing some of the best cross-platform habit apps, for Windows, macOS, Linux, and other notable operating platforms.

Habit apps are special-purpose tools, designed to help you monitor your habits, by analyzing your behavioral patterns and routines. These tools are basically designed to facilitate the acquisition of new habits or more significantly, get rid of an existing one.

Essentially, habit apps are designed to make you more productive in your daily endeavors.

While habit tracking can be carried out with a paper diary, habit apps are much better, as the whole tracking process is automated, devoid of bias and generally more effective.

There are numerous types and kinds of habit apps today. However, many of these apps are relatively low in quality, and most of them host single support for either Android or iOS.

Nevertheless, there are still a few habit apps that host cross-platform support for multiple operating systems.

In the next section, we’ll be outlining five of the best cross-platform habit apps in the market. Read on!

Best cross-platform habit apps for detailed introspection

everydayCheck

everydayCheck best cross platform habit appseverydayCheck is a web-based habit app that allows you to create new habits and/or break off old ones. This tool, as a web-based platform, hosts cross platform support for all internet-enabled devices, including Windows PC, Macbook, Android and iOS smartphones (and tablets). Also, there are designated mobile apps for iOS and Android.

This habit app is very easy to use, as it provides you with a visual display of your progress, in your habit-forming or habit-breaking endeavor.

The app allows you to set goals and develop new habits that are vital to the realization of those goals.

Basically, everydayCheck can be said to be a productivity tool, as it seeks to help you gain control over essential habits or tasks.

These mind mapping tools will help you organize your thoughts and ideas better.

Notable features of everydayCheck include cross-platform compatibility, visual dashboard, reminders, browser extension, calendar, free trial, and more.

everydayCheck is available on a free trial for 30 days, after which you would be placed on a subscription rate of $12 per year.

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Y-Productive

Y-Productive best cross platform habit appsY-Productive is not a conventional habit app, but rather a productivity monitoring and enhancement program. It hosts cross-platform support for Windows and Mac computers.

The tool is an advanced habit tracker, which is designed to help you ward off distractive habits and focus squarely on productive tasks.

Y-Productive is an all-around personal productivity tool, specially designed to help you gain control of your habits, especially during working hours.

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Basically, the tool, while blocking distractions, also tracks time spent on each project, productive or otherwise. And it ensures that you are provided with real-time feedback on your progress.

Other key features of Y-Productive include focus mode, website blocker, comprehensive behavioral analysis, productivity charts, task categorization, productivity reports, free trial and many more.

Essentially, Y-Productive, as a habit app, affords you the opportunity of analyzing behavioral patterns (especially work-related), to generate accurate reports on productive and less productive endeavors.

With this, you are afforded the opportunity of correcting your flaws, towards developing more productive habits.

Y-Productive is available at a license rate of €6 per month. You can also make an outright purchase at a price of €59 (lifetime license).

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Strides

Strides best cross platform habit appsStrides is a cloud-hosted goal and habit tracking platform, designed to run on all web-enabled devices. As such, it can be used on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS (with designated app) devices.

With such flexibility, Strides stands out as one of the best cross-platform habit apps out there.

This web-based habit app affords you the flexibility of choosing from four unique options.

These options include:

  • Target tracker; enables you to set goals and work towards meeting those goals.
  • Average tracker; helps you determine your average or mean worth/value.
  • Milestones; helps you monitor the progress and pace of your workflow.
  • Habit tracker; helps you form and break habits.

Other key features of Strides habit app include on-track pace setup, progress bar, visual dashboard, tracker template, line charts, log notes, calendar, success rates, daily goals, streaks, online support, and more.

The Strides is offered for free, albeit with limited features. The full version – Strides Plus – is offered at a license rate of $5 per month.

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Lifetick

Lifetick best cross platform habit apps

Lifetick is a popular habit tracker and productivity application. It is a cloud-based program, which can be used on all web-enabled devices, including Windows PC and Macbook, as well as Android and iOS among others.

Lifetick is a versatile productivity tool, designed for both individuals and teams. Typically, the tool can be employed as a study scheduler, training/fitness scheduler, and financial manager among others.

Some key features of Lifetick include charts, widgets, journals, S.M.A.R.T methodology, personal diary, unlimited goals, comprehensive reports, checklists, email reminders, custom branding, data export, and customizable data analysis among others.

Lifetick is available in three license editions. These include:

  • Individual Free option: $0
  • Individual Paid: $39 per Year
  • Teams: $10 per Month

All paid plans are subject to an initial 14-day free trial.

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42goals

42goals best cross platform habit apps

42goals is a simple cloud-based habit tracker, designed to help tailor your habits towards achieving your goals. As an online tool, 42goals can be used on any OS platform, be it desktop/laptop (Windows, Mac, and Linux) or mobile (Android and iOS).

With 42goals, you can set daily goals, track progress, visualize achievements and share them with friends and family.

Basically, the web-based program helps you break off old habits and/or acquire new ones. Furthermore, 42goals keeps you regularly updated on your progress, via a visual dashboard.

With this, you are constantly reminded of what you seek to achieve and how close you are to achieving it.

Other notable features of 42goals include preset templates, intuitive user interface, charts, cross-platform support, technical (user) guide, CSV data export, group goals, email support and more.

42goals is available in three pricing variants: Free, Premium ($5 per month) & Corporate (by quote).

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Closing Note

Most of the top habit apps in the market today are specially designed for mobile platforms. However, in the midst of these smartphone-exclusive programs, there are few versatile ones, which are supported across multiple OS platforms.

These apps make up our list of best cross-platform habit apps.

Hence, if you are looking for a versatile habit tracker for your computer and smartphone/tablet, the above-outlined tools are the recommended ones for you.

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FIX: Integrity Violations Error on Windows 10/11

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

The Windows 10 OS comes with a System File Checker tool that allows you to check the system files for any corruption or serious problems and fix it. The System File Checker tool is particularly helpful if some Windows functions are not working. However, after running the System File Checker tool, some users have reported the Windows 10 resource protection found integrity violations error. Similar reports can also be seen in the Microsoft community forums.

I ran a system file checker scan and the results provided the following error message: “windows resource protection found integrity violations”.  I did look at the cbs log but cannot find out the problem.  Any ideas before I reimage the machine.

If you are also troubled by the Windows 10 resource protection found integrity violations error, this troubleshooting guide will help you resolve the problem.

How to fix Windows 10 resource protection found integrity violations

1. Run System File Checker Tool

  1. The error message hints at a possible corruption of some of the system files. To fix this you need to run the System File Checker tool again with some additional tools to fix the problem.
  2. Type cmd in the search bar.
  3. Right-click on Command Prompt option and select Run as Administrator.Windows 10 resource protection found integrity violations
  4. In the Command Prompt type, the following command and press Enter.
    SFC /scannow
  5. Wait for the System File Checker to scan your system for any errors.
  6. When the scan is complete, enter the following command one by one and hit enter.
    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
    DISM /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
    DISM /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
  7. Once the repair process is over, restart the computer and check for any improvements.

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2. Fix Windows Updates Errors with DISM

  1. If the error occurred after updating your Windows 10 PC to the latest version, the DISM tool can help you to fix some Windows corruption errors.
  2. Type cmd in the search bar.
  3. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
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  4. In the command prompt type the following command and hit enter.
    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  5. The above command uses Windows Update to provide the files that are required to fix corruptions. However, if your Windows Update client is already broken, then you need to use Windows DVD or Windows 10 Bootable USB Drive.
  6. If you are using a bootable UBS drive, use the following command instead:
    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:\RepairSource\Windows /LimitAccess
  7. In the above command, replace C:\RepairSource\Windows path with the location of your repair source (that is your bootable USB drive or Windows DVD).
  8. Once the repair process is over, type the following command and hit enter.
    sfc /scannow
  9. Wait for the System File Checker to finish scanning. Close the command prompt and run Windows Update again.

If the issue persists, try to perform a repair upgrade using the Windows ISO file. Simply download the Windows 10 ISO and mount it to your PC. Double-click on the mounted ISO and select Change what to keep option during configuration to repair Windows installation without deleting your files and programs.

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There was a problem completing this request in Dropbox [FIX]

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Dropbox is used by many people to share and store data online. However, the application is affected by many errors.

We covered many issues with Dropbox. Bookmark this article in case you need it later.

One of these issues is pretty severe. Quite a few users encountered the “There was a problem completing this request” error message in Dropbox.

So, people who encounter this error can’t do anything in Dropbox.

Fortunately, there are a few easy solutions available that will solve this issue in no time.

What to do if Dropbox fails to load

1. Clear cache

A simple solution to the “There was a problem completing this request” is to clear the temporary internet files.

Also, this is one of the easiest operations and here we will show you how to do this for Google Chrome.

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

2. Clear the space in the Dropbox account

The error “There was a problem completing this request” could appear if you don’t have enough space available in your account.

So, clear some space in your Dropbox by removing items you no longer need.

Moreover, even if you have enough space, the person you sent the file (or the files) might not. Contact the one you try to send data to make sure this is not the case.

3. Try another browser

Several users reported that changing your browser solved the issue. We recommend Opera Browser This is a very stable and user-friendly tool to surf the Internet.

Also, you will navigate without any concerns regarding your privacy, thanks to the free embedded VPN for safe surfing, downloading and streaming. There includes a discreet sidebar, built-in privacy features such as ad blocker, cookie blocker, and workspaces to manage tabs.

Opera offers a simple UI, Opera Turbo, and access to both Opera and Chrome extensions, all while consuming less memory than Chrome, Firefox, or Explorer.

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Conclusion

As this article shows, you can solve the “There was a problem completing this request” error message quite easily. Clear your browsing data or open Dropbox with another browser.

Also, we recommend UR Browser for its enhanced reliability. Open Dropbox with this browser to avoid such issues in the future.

Did our solutions help you? Did you solve the problem in another way? Do let us know in the comments section below!

Origin update error code 11:0: Here’s how to fix it

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

A large number of Origin users have reported encountering an Update error code 11.0 when trying to get the latest version of the software.

This issue can prove itself to be very annoying, especially if the missing update you’re trying to apply to Origin is stopping you from running the software normally. Seeing this error message also means that you won’t be able to buy new games, or go online.

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

Origin cannot update no matter what.  At first, I’ve opened and closed the app and tried to update it, and it wouldn’t work.  I also uninstalled it and reinstalled the latest version but it would always say “whoops- the installer encountered an error” and shows the error code 11:0.  Please help I cannot go online, buy new games, or update them because of this.

In this fix article, we will explore some of the best troubleshooting methods to deal with this issue. Read on to find out more.

Here’s what to do to fix the Origin update error 11:0

1. Clear Origin cache

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Note: To successfully apply this method, please first make sure that all running Origins software has been closed. You can do so by opening the Task Manager and searching for Origin.exe, and OriginWebHelperService.exe, and ending these tasks.

  1. Press the Win+R keys on your keyboard -> type %ProgramData%/Origin -> hit Enter.
  2. Delete all the files and folders in that location but do not delete the LocalContent folder.
  3. Press Win+R keys again -> type %AppData% -> press Ok.
  4. Delete the Origin folder found inside the Roaming folder.
  5. Navigate to the AppData folder by clicking it in the address bar -> open Local folder -> delete the Origin folder found at that location.
  6. Restart your PC and check to see if you can update Origin.

2. Run Origin as administrator

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Some users have reported that running the Origin with administrator privileges before trying to update the software solved their issue. To do so, right-click the Origin.exe file -> select Run as administrator.

Check to see if you can update your software normally. If you still can’t, please follow the next solution.

Is your Origin client having loading issues? Fix it for good

3. Check your antivirus and firewall software

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You will need to make sure that the antivirus software or Windows Firewall is not stopping Origin from accessing the web. It is recommended that you allow both incoming and outgoing connections for Origin.exe.

4. Move your install pathway to another partition

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Some users have had success fixing the Origin update error code 11:0 by moving their installed games pathway to a partition that did not have a third-party antivirus software installed on it.

After you performed the above-mentioned solution, it is recommended that you also uninstall and reinstall Origin based on the same criteria (no antivirus on that partition).

Conclusion

In this article, we had a look at the best methods to try and fix the Origin code 11:0 update error.

Please feel free to let us know if this guide helped you. You can do so by using the comment section below.

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FIX: Origin client won’t sign in on Windows 10/11

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

A large number of Origin users have reported that the Origin software won’t sign in. This issue can be extremely frustrating, especially if you can’t get access to the games that you paid for.

Here is what one user had to say about this issue on the EA Answers website:

Okay. So I’ve logged into my Origin account MANY times. But now it’s saying that I can’t because my origin isn’t in “online login” mode. And it’s not letting me log in. So does anybody have any solutions?

After long hours of researching hundreds of online forums for a solution to this error, we have identified some of the best-proven methods.

Here’s what methods to try if the Origin application won’t sign in

1. Change your PC’s proxy settings

  1. Click on Cortana search box -> type in Control Panel -> click the first option.
  2. Select Internet Options.internet options control panel - Origin won't sign in
  3. Inside the Connections tab -> click LAN Settings.
  4. Deselect the option Use a proxy server for your LAN.
  5. Click Ok and Apply -> restart your PC.

2. Check your firewall and antivirus settingslock on keyboard - Origin won't sign in

In order to make sure that your firewall or antivirus software is not stopping Origin from running properly.

It is recommended that you either add the Origin application to the whitelist in both these software options or close the software entirely and check to see if that fixes your issue.

Can’t add friends on Origin client? Here’s how you can fix that

3. Run Origin app with administrator privileges to fix origin won’t sign in

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In some cases, the reason for Origin not being able to sign in normally can be caused by not running the application with enough privileges.

To try this method, you can simply navigate to the location of the Origin executable file on your hard-drive -> right-click it -> choose Run as administrator.

In case this method didn’t solve the login issue, please try the next method.

4. Check if your PC’s clock in synchronized with the real-time

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A wide range of conflicts can arise from not having your system’s date and time set to sync with an online clock.

Follow these steps:

  1. Press Win+X keys -> select Settings.
  2. Click on Time & Language.
  3. Select Date & Time.
  4. Make sure both the Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically options are enabled.

5. Reset the hosts file

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Sometimes resetting of the hosts file can fix the problem with Origin client. Your hosts file can become altered by a certain application or a malicious user, and that can lead to various errors, so it’s advised to reset it to the default.

We already explained in detail how to reset your hosts file on Windows 10 in one of our previous articles, so be sure to check it out for detailed instructions.

Conclusion

We hope this guide managed to help you log into your Origin account without any issues.

Please let us know if it did by using the comment section below.

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First person horror game Blair Witch launches on Xbox Game Pass for PC and console today

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Blair Witch, a new horror game based on the popular film franchise is launching on Xbox One and Windows today, and it’s also available on Xbox Game Pass for PC and console right now. Blair Witch is the latest game from Polish game studio Bloober Team, which gained fame for creating a couple of popular psychological horror games such as Layers of Fear and Observer.

Blair Witch is a first person game where you’ll play a former police officer joining the search for a young boy that disappeared in the the Black Hills forest near Burkittsville, Maryland, which is the same location from the original The Blair Witch Project movie. You’ll be exploring the cursed forest with your dog and a flashlight, and it probably won’t be long before you start feeling fear and stress. Take a look at the gameplay trailer below to get better sense of what to expect.

It’s pretty great to see such a game launching on Xbox Game Pass on launch day, in addition to being a console launch exclusive for Microsoft. If you don’t have Xbox Game Pass, the game is a $29.99 purchase on the Xbox

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The Printer Doesn’t Print in Color: 5 Ways to Fix it

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Printers are affected by various issues. One major problem we will address today is why a printer doesn’t print in color.

Fortunately, this problem is pretty easy to fix, unlike most other issues like a printer printing black shades.

Why won’t my printer print in color?

Below are some of the reasons you can’t print in color on your printer:

  • Faulty cartridge – If you can’t print in color from your laptop or desktop, it might be due to problems with the cartridge. Your printer should show an error message to notify you in this case.
  • Wrong drivers – Sometimes, this problem might be because you are using a faulty or outdated printer driver. The solution to this is to reinstall or update your drivers.

Now that we know the possible causes, let’s go to the actual solutions to fix this problem.

How can I fix my printer if it doesn’t print in color?

1. Check the cartridge

Many users reported that this issue appears because of a cartridge malfunction. Also, the printer might be out of ink. Usually, the device shows a notification if these situations occur.

To solve the problem, you should install a new color cartridge. If the problem persists, see the next solutions.

2. Set up your device to print color

If you installed the driver correctly, you need to confirm that your printer can produce color documents.

  1. Click on the Print button.print button
  2. Check if the option is set to Color.select color print

3. Update your print drivers

The issue with your printer might arise due to problematic drivers on your PC. Hence, this is how to update them right away:

  1. Go to Device Manager from the Windows search box.
    windows 11 device manager search
  2. Scroll down to find the print drivers and right-click on your driver.
  3. Now, select Update driver from the list to start the process.
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  4. Select the Search automatically for drivers and wait for the installation.

This process may or may not detect the suitable driver version for your printer, so you might consider a tailored driver updater solution to deal with this.

All you have to do is press the update button and the tool will run automatically to install the official print driver.

⇒ Get Fortect Driver Updater

4. Use the correct driver

If your printer doesn’t print in color, make sure you installed the correct driver for your device.

Search on the internet by typing the name of your printer along with the word “driver”. See if the result matches the driver from your computer.

Alternatively, go to the manufacturer’s support page to find out the driver for your printer.

5. Check the printheads

Sometimes, the printheads are clogged with old ink, so your printer might malfunction.

If that’s the case, you should clean these components.

Usually, printers have a special utility program to clean them. Afterward, try another document with color ink to see if this solution worked.

Printing color documents is one of the main features of a printer. So, not being able to do this operation is a major issue for many users.

As you can see, this problem can be solved in no time with a few easy solutions. If you are also facing other issues, like printer printing yellow instead of red, or printing incorrect colors, check our detailed guide to fix it.

Did our article help you fix the issue? What kind of color documents do you print? Do let us know in the comments section below!

How to see which apps are using your microphone in Windows 10

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Windows 10’s May 2019 Update added a small but useful privacy feature. It’s now possible to see when apps are using your microphone, so you’re always informed when sound is being recorded.

Checking which apps have used microphone in Windows 10

You’ll see a microphone icon appear in the system tray once an app starts recording. It will remain present until all apps have finished recording. You can hover over the icon to see a tooltip with the name of the app.

To obtain an historical list of apps which have used your mic, open the Settings app. Click the Privacy category and then the “Microphone” page under “App permissions.”

Checking which apps have used microphone in Windows 10

The page is divided into two sections. First, you’ll see a list of all Microsoft Store apps which can access your microphone. You can use the toggle buttons to prevent individual apps from recording sound.

Below each app’s name, you’ll see the time when it last used your microphone. If no time is displayed, the app hasn’t recorded sound yet. Apps which are currently accessing your microphone will have “Currently in use” beneath their name in bright yellow text.

Checking which apps have used microphone in Windows 10

At the bottom of the page, there’s a separate section for desktop apps. Because desktop apps access your microphone through different methods, you can’t prevent them from using your device. You’ll only see a list of all apps which have recorded sound in the past. “Currently in use” will still display against apps which are recording now.

Microsoft warns that desktop apps can record sound without ever notifying Windows. Because they’re not subject to the sandbox restrictions of Microsoft Store apps, a desktop program can directly interface with your microphone hardware. This means malicious software could record without Windows being aware, so it won’t show up in the list or display the microphone icon in the system tray.

Microsoft 365 scores Pentagon DEOS contract while waiting on JEDI annoucement

Posted on by Kareem Anderson

Microsoft got a tangential win with the Pentagon recently where its contract partner General Dynamics convinced the United States Defense Department to use Microsoft’s 365 productivity software and solutions.

While not the $10 billion, multi-year white whale JEDI contract the company has been vying for, this new $7.6 billion agreement does put Microsoft and General Dynamics comfortably within the Department of Defenses’ zeitgeist.

Thanks to a rather obscured bidding platform called the GSA IT Schedule 70, the agency’s eBuy platform, this contract has been relatively shielded from the same sort of public scrutiny the DoD’s JEDI contract has undergone. Adding to the fact that Amazon oddly declined to bid for the contract, it appears it should have been a relatively easy sell for Microsoft’s contractors.

The new Defense Enterprise Office Solutions (DEOS) agreement would consist of GDIT, a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corp. and its partners, Dell Marketing LP and Minburn Technology Group LLC splitting the duties of transitioning the DoD to Microsoft 365 powered cloud-based solutions over the next 10 years with a option for renewal baked in during the 5 year of the contract, according to reports from the Washington Business Journal and Bloomberg.

“DEOS will streamline our use of cloud email and collaborative tools while enhancing cybersecurity and information sharing based on standardized needs and market offerings,”  DOD Chief Information Officer Dana Deasy said in a statement.

More specifically, Microsoft 365 software and services will be dished out to over 3 million DoD employees and customers over the next 10 years. Brian Herman, an official with the Defense Information Systems Agency spoke with SiliconANGLE and explained that the department plans to migrate 1.5 million users to Microsoft’s productivity suite within the first 18 months of the contract which includes use of Office 365’s productivity suite, various messaging and chat services, content management tools, analytics software, collaboration interfaces and more.

According to Herman, the real heavy lifting will come from just moving personnel off the DoD’s aging custom Enterprise Email System and onto more modern communication tools.

Despite the odds weighing heavily in Amazon’s favor for awarding of the DoD’s JEDI contract, this recent DEOS agreement validates Microsoft’s commitment to security as requirements for the contract included a DoD Impact security Level 5 and 6 clearance, to which only Amazon and presumably Microsoft software have managed to pass.

Ideally, Microsoft could leverage the use of Microsoft 365 to revamp and produce an even more vertically integrated bid for the JEDI contract over the next few weeks while solicitations are on hold during its watchdog review.

 

Outlook.com is getting a new Groups feature

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft has started rolling out a new Groups features in its Outlook.com webmail, which should be familiar for those of you already using Office 365 groups. By adding contacts to a group, you’ll be able to send them messages, share files, schedule events on a group calendar, and more, and it’s worth noting that you can add group members using other emails services than Outlook.com

This new feature is available in the left panel of the Outlook.com web app. If you’be been invited to different mutiple Outlook.com Groups, there’s also a “Follow in inbox” option which will send all group conversations and calendar events in both the group mailbox and your personal Outlook.com inbox.

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We are rolling this out worldwide on Outlook.com and expect all users to have access by the end of August 2019 with expanded support to create a group in mobile in Fall of 2019, the company said yesterday in the blog post announcing the new feature. You can learn more about how to get started with Outlook.com Groups on this support page.

Lost Windows 10/11 after installing Ubuntu [FIX]

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Both Windows 10 and Ubuntu have their cons and pros. This is why many users decide to get both operating systems on their computers.

However, people encountered several issues when trying to get them on the same machine. Users reported that they lost access to Windows 10 after installing Ubuntu.

This is a major problem for many users and today we will show you how to solve this issue.

What to do if you can’t access Windows 10 after installing Ubuntu?

1. Make some changes in the GRUB loader

  1. Insert the installation disk to boot with Windows.
  2. Select Recovery, and then select Command Prompt.
  3. Type the following commands:
  • bootrec /FixMbr
  • bootrec /FixBoot
  • bootrec /ScanOs
  • bootrec /RebuildBcd

4. Reboot the operating system.

Encountering dual boot problems in Windows 10 and Linux? We prepared this guide for you!

2. Set up partitions

If the method above didn’t work, try to set up your partitions. Open again the Command Prompt.

Enter the commands below. These command lines will select the first disk along with a list of all the partitions from this disk.

  • diskpart
  • sel disk 0
  • list vol
  1. Search the volume item with the Fs column FAT32 (you should format the EFI partition under FAT32).
  2. Type the command “sel vol x”, where “x” is the volume number of your EFI partition.
  3. Choose a letter for this partition. It is worth mentioning that this letter must be different from those already chosen for other partitions.
  4. Type this command to assign the letter: “assign letter=z:”
  5. After the success message appears, type “exit” to quit DiskPart.
  6. Type this command in Command Prompt: “cd /d z:EFIMicrosoftBoot“, where “z” is the letter for your new partition.
  7. Type the following command to repair the volume: “bootrec /fixboot”.
  8. Backup the old BCD with this command: “ren BCD BCD.backup”.
  9. Create a new BCD with the following command: “bcdboot c:\Windows /l en-us /s z: /f ALL”. Here, Windows is on “c:”. Replace if necessary.
  10. Reboot.

Conclusion

As you can see, this is a serious issue that requires some technical operations.

Nevertheless, if you follow our step-by-step instructions, you will solve the problem in no time and you will recover your Windows 10.

Also, it is worth adding that this issue appears if you don’t include the Windows 10 entry in the GRUB loader when you installed Linux.

Did our solutions work for you? Do let us know in the comments section below!

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Fix: The Specified Account does not Exist on Windows Server

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Sometimes while trying to connect to a specific server on your Windows server machine, the request may fail with an error.

One such error is the specified account does not exist, verify the username ad try logging in again. If the problem continues, contact your system administrator or technical support.

This error can occur due to many reasons, including faulty Windows updates, as reported by other users. Follow the steps in this article to troubleshoot the specified user does not exist error in Windows Server systems.

How can I fix the specified account does not exist error?

1. Check for NAS for Permissions

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If the error is occurring while trying to set up backup to disk folders in backup exec, you may want to check if the appropriate permissions are given to the folder on the NAS.

Similar to EMC, you need to specify folder permissions on the NAS folder itself to make it work without any errors.

Check the resources related to Exec Backup to check for the required permissions.

2. Specify the User for the Service

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One of the obvious yet common mistakes people do is not specifying the username for the service accounts in the form of a domain/username where you had the username.

When the server fails to find the username for the account, it will show the specified user does not exist error.

To fix this, check if you have specified usernames for the service accounts and then check for any improvements.

3. Delete and Create a New Account

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If the error on the login level, you may want to create a new user account with administrator rights.

Make sure you use a different variation of your first name to create the new account. Using the same name as the old one may not resolve the issue completely.

After creating a new account and signing in, make sure to add yourself to some groups in AD to access to necessary things.

If the error occurs again, remove your account from all the non-essential groups one by one and try to login in between. The issue can be due to one of the groups that you are a member of.

4. Clear Windows Password Vault

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  1. If you save all of your credentials with Windows Password Vault / Credential Manager, try to remove all the credentials related to the server.
  2. Now try to log in again, and the Windows server will ask you to enter the password. Make sure you don’t select the save password option this time.
  3. Manually entering the credentials should help you resolve the specified user does not exist error.

We have reached the end of this guide on how to fix the specified account does not exist error. In the same vein, if you are dealing with the specified log session does not exist error, our guide will help you fix it.

Do let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

What are the best cross-platform encrypted messaging apps out there?

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

Are you looking for the best cross-platform encrypted messaging app for your devices? Windows Report has got you covered.

Cross-platform chat app allows you to send/messages on your devices (whether mobile or desktop) on supported Operating Systems such as Windows OS, Mac OS, Blackberry, Linux, iOS, Android, Nokia Symbian and more.

If you have any of the cross-platform chat apps installed on your device, you will be able to reach your communication with your contacts even while on-the-go without restriction.

On the other hand, Windows Report team has compiled this definitive list of the best cross-platform & encrypted messaging apps just for you.

Check out these versatile cross-platform encrypted chat tools

Whatsapp Messenger

Whatsapp Messenger best cross platform encrypted messaging appsWhatsapp Messenger is the most popular cross-platform chat app with more than 1.5 billion users worldwide. WM allows you to communicate with your contacts securely via the internet.

It was originally designed for mobile devices but now available on desktop devices.

In addition, Whatsapp Messenger allows users to send unlimited media files such as images, audio, and video messages. Also, this app allows you to make a video or audio call from your devices.

Nevertheless, Whatsapp Messenger is free to use on any platform making it our best cross-platform & encrypted messaging app.

Download Whatsapp Messenger on Windows | Windows Phone | Web | Mac | iPhone | Android Phone 

Skype

Skype best cross platform encrypted messaging appsUnlike Whatsapp Messenger which is ideal for personal communication, Skype is a cross-platform chat app which is designed for the business community.

With Skype, you can send private messages, send/receive any kind of media files, make a video call, create groups, schedule calls, create polls and more.

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In addition, Skype is free but only requires a Microsoft account which is also free as well. However, other Skype features such as Skype phone number and call credits are available on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Besides that, Skype utilizes encrypted messaging protocols which ensure that your conversations on the platform are highly secure.

Download Skype on Windows| Windows Phone | Linux | Mac | Android |

Telegram

Telegram best cross platform encrypted messaging appsTelegram is an instant messaging cross-platform app which is easy-to-use, super-fast and free. With Telegram, you can send unlimited messages, audios, images, videos, and other file types.

In addition to the basic messaging functionality, Telegram allows you to create groups with up to 200 people.

Interestingly, Telegram comes with a “Secrets Chats” feature which automatically self-destructs messages from both participating devices. Therefore, a Telegram user can send any form of secret chat messages or media files to other users securely.

Just like other cross-platform apps on our lists, Telegram is fully supported on various OS such as Windows, Windows Mobile, iOS, Mac, Linux, Android, etc.

This definitely makes Telegram one of the best cross-platform & encrypted messaging apps.

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Viber

Viber best cross platform encrypted messaging appsViber is one of the best cross-platform & encrypted messaging apps which allows you to make free calls, send messages and media files to your contacts from anywhere in the world.

It is a cross-platform app which is readily available for all kinds of platforms whether mobile, desktop or even tablets.

In addition, Viber allows you to sync your messages, call history, and contacts across all connected devices. Also, you can transfer calls from your mobile devices to your desktop devices.

Moreover, this cross-platform app allows you to animate your conversations with stickers and GIFs from the Viber library without cost.

Furthermore, Viber allows you to delete seen (or unseen) message which is one of the unique features of encrypted messaging apps. With Viber, you can stay on top of conversations with your contacts or group chat members.

Download Viber on Windows | Windows Phone| Mac | Linux | Android | iOS | Nokia

WeChat

WeChat best cross platform encrypted messaging appsWeChat just as its name implies is one of the best cross-platform chat apps in the world which allows you to communicate with your friends and family across the world for free.

This cross-platform chat app made in China allows you to send SMS/MMS, media files, as well as make voice and video calls, and play games.

Furthermore, WeChat comes with a real-time location functionality which enables users to toggle whether they want other users to know their location or not.

Besides that, conversation history and media files shared on the platform are highly secured although WeChat admits to compliance with Chinese data regulations.

Download WeChat on Windows | Windows Phone | Web | Mac | iOS | Android 

Line

Line best cross platform encrypted messaging appsLine app allows you to bridge the gap of communication with your friends and family at any location in the world. This cross-platform app allows you to engage in real-time conversations with your contacts from your PC, tablet, or even mobile devices.

With Line, you can make real-time voice & video calls with your friends without having to purchase credits. Also, you can share media files such as images, videos, audios as well as location and contacts with your friends.

Besides that, Line comes with several Line games such as Line Disney Tsum Tsum, Line Rangers, Line Pokopang, Line Bubble, and more; hence, you can easily have fun while using this cross-platform chat app.

Furthermore, Line has a dedicated Store which allows you to buy items for Line games that you download.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, cross-platform & encrypted messaging apps allow you to engage in secure communications with your contacts from any devices whether PC, mobile, or tablet.

Do you have any question regarding any of the above-mentioned cross-platform chat apps? Or do you know of any app which did not make our definitive list?

Let us know by commenting below.

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Fix: Origin Application Error when Shutting Down PC

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

A large number of the Origin application users have complained to EA about encountering an error when the shutdown of the PC is initiated.

This error can be extremely frustrating, especially if you set up your computer to enter Sleep mode after a certain amount of time, or to automatically turn off at a specific hour. This Origin error will not allow your PC to follow the instructions. This happens by displaying the error message inside a pop-up mentioned above, which stops the process.

Even though the developers at EA didn’t release any information regarding trying to solve this issue, let alone an official fix, we will discuss the best methods today.

The methods mentioned in this article have been compiled after hours of research on different forums, and they have worked for some users. Read on to find out more.

Here’s what you can try to fix the Origin app error on PC shutdown

1. Clean your computer’s registry by using a third-party tool

The Windows registry is the core of a large number of error types. To solve the Origin app error you need to use an automated registry cleaner, which is a tool that can fix all the damaged settings inside your PC.

These types of tools are easy to use. They scan your PC for registry issues and other problems such as unnecessary files. They can remove and repair all issues they find in bulk which can significantly improve your PC’s performance.

2. Test the RAM memory on your PC

Because the error mentioned above could be caused by an issue with your PC‘s RAM memory, it is important that you check for any problems.

Follow these steps to do so:

  1. Click on Cortana search box -> type in mdsched.exe -> press Enter.mdsched executable file - Origin application error on shutdown
  2. Choose between restarting the computer now to run the tool, or schedule the tool to run when your PC will be restarted next.
  3. Windows will now run Memory Diagnostics.
  4. When the testing is completed, your PC will restart automatically.
  5. Check to see if the issue persists. If it does, try the next method.

3. Close the Origin app before shutting down your PC


Even though this is not an actual fix, but a workaround for this issue, to avoid getting the above-mentioned error message, you can close Origin before attempting to shut down your PC.

You can simply open the Origin app -> go to File -> select Exit, or use the Task Manager to close the process. To use the latter option follow these steps:

  1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys on your keyboard to launch Task Manager.
  2. Search for the Origin application -> select it -> press the End Task button to close it.

4. Reinstall the operating system


Even though this workaround is recommended only in the most extreme cases, some users have had enough of getting the Origin application error on shutdown, so they fixed it by re-installing their OS.

Visit this link for more information regarding the process of reinstalling your OS.

We hope this guide offered you a good solution to deal with the Origin application error on shutdown message.

It is recommended that after each of the methods you check to see if the issue persists. This will allow you to solve the problem without diving too deep into the guide.

Even more, fixing the Closing 1 App and Shutting Down error on Windows is possible thanks to our detailed guide.

Please feel free to let us know if this guide helped you by using the comment section found below.

Server 2012: Could Not Create SSL/TLS Secure Channel [Fix]

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

If you encountered The request was aborted: Could not create SSL/TLS secure channel error in Windows Server 2012 when trying to show a document in WebView, you are not the only one. A few saw it when a request was made to an https endpoint on Cloudflare.

This issue can be extremely frustrating, and it will not allow you to create an SSL/TLS secure channel, so your server setup can not be completed accordingly. So, let’s find out how you can fix Could not create SSL/TLS secure channel.

How do I fix SSL TLS secure channel error?

1. Set ServicePoint to TLS 1.2

  1. Find the global.asax file inside the root of your site.
  2. Right-click it -> select View code.
  3. You should be able to find an Application_Start method inside the file mentioned above.
  4. Add these lines to the code to force TLS 1.2:

     

    namespace YourApplication
{
    public class WebApiApplication : System.Web.HttpApplication
    {
        protected void Application_Start()
        {
            //**Add these lines**
            if (ServicePointManager.SecurityProtocol.HasFlag(SecurityProtocolType.Tls12) == false)
            {
                ServicePointManager.SecurityProtocol = ServicePointManager.SecurityProtocol | SecurityProtocolType.Tls12;
            }
            //**Add these lines**

            AreaRegistration.RegisterAllAreas();
            GlobalConfiguration.Configure(WebApiConfig.Register);
            FilterConfig.RegisterGlobalFilters(GlobalFilters.Filters);
            RouteConfig.RegisterRoutes(RouteTable.Routes);
            BundleConfig.RegisterBundles(BundleTable.Bundles);
        }
    }
}

Some users reported that setting the ServicePoint to TLS 1.2 solved things when they came across could not create SSL/TLS secure channel in Windows Server 2019.

2. Download the Security Advisor update manually

  1. Visit the official Microsoft webpage, scroll down, and expand Microsoft Download Center.
  2. Download the installer that corresponds to the version of Windows you’re running.Security advisor update -windows server could not create ssl/tls secure channel
  3. Run the setup and follow the on-screen instructions to install it.

When you see The request was aborted: Could not create SSL/TLS secure channel in Windows Server 2016, installing the security advisor update should fix things!

3. Enable SSL3 and TLS and add TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2

3.1 Enable SSL3 and TLS

  1. Access the App Server Instances, and select the server by using the left pane.
  2. Click on HTTP Server and HTTP Server Listeners on the left side.
  3. Select the required HTTP listener.
  4. Under the section SSL/TLS settings, activate the options you require.

3.2 Add TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2

  1. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter.regedit
  2. Navigate to the following location:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v4.0.30319.
  3. On the empty portion, right-click, select New, choose DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it SchUseStrongCrypto.dword to fix could not create ssl/tls secure channel windows server 2012
  4. Now, double-click on the DWORD, set the Value data to 1, and click OK to save the changes.
  5. Once done, restart the computer.

We hope the methods mentioned above have helped you fix the Windows server 2012 error Could not create SSL/TLS secure channel.

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We would love to know if this guide helped you. Please feel free to leave a comment.

Windows logon server isn’t available: Here’s what to do

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

In case you’re trying to logon your PC and see the error Windows logon server is not available, you came to the right place.

This issue can be extremely annoying, and it seems that it affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 Essentials and Windows 8 Pro as well.

Here is what one user from the SpiceWorks forums had to say:

When attempting to login to Windows 7 computer, receive the following message “there are currently no logon servers available to process your logon request” This only happens at the first attempt to login. able to login successfully after 2nd or 3rd attempt. How do I stop receiving the message at the first login attempt?

In today’s article, we will explore some of the best troubleshooting methods to apply to this error message. Please follow the steps presented here closely to avoid causing any other issues.

What to do if Windows logon server is not available error

1. Make sure the Local Admin option is not disabled

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  1. Navigate to the Control Panel -> select Administrative tools and computer management.
  2. Click the option Local Users and Groups to expand it -> select Users.
  3. Inside the right pane -> double-click on the administrator account.
  4. Un-tick the Account is disabled option -> press Ok to save the settings.
  5. In case your Local Admin option is not disabled, please follow the next method.

2. Make sure that your PCs clocks are synched

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  1. Click the Start button -> open the Control Panel.
  2. Inside the Control Panel -> select Clock, Language, and Region -> click Date and Time.
  3. Select the Internet Time tab -> click on the option Change settings.
  4. Activate the option Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server -> select the specific time server -> click Ok.

3. Connect to the Internet using an ethernet cable

network-cable - Windows logon server is not available


In some situations, using the Wi-fi to connect to the Internet can cause a conflict inside your system that can show you the error Windows logon server is not available.

To avoid the conflict mentioned above, it is recommended that you disconnect from the Wi-fi network, connect an Ethernet cable to your router, and plug it into the Network Card of your PC.

Some users have reported that this has solved their logon issue. If in your case it didn’t, please follow the next method.

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4. Run network troubleshooting

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  1. Click the Start button -> Select Control Panel -> Network and Internet.
  2. Select the Network and Sharing Center link.
  3. Click the Fix a Network Problem option, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting steps.

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5. Remove and re-add the domain

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  1. Right-click My Computer -> select Properties -> click Computer Name -> Change.
  2. Change the name of the workgroup to ABC -> use network logon ID -> click Ok.
  3. Restart your PC.
  4. Log in as an administrator.
  5. Follow step 1 of this method again.
  6. Change the domain -> select Ok -> logon with ID and click Ok.
  7. Restart PC.

Conclusion

In this article, we explored the best-proven troubleshooting methods to deal with the Windows logon server is not available error message.

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Microsoft’s Surface lineup still has battery drain issues

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

Microsoft’s Surface lineup isn’t done with battery problems.

Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 4 are plagued by battery drain issues

After some battery drain problems affecting the Surface Pro 5 and 6 devices, now it seems that Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 4 are plagued by the same bug.

Here’s how some affected users are describing the problem on Microsoft’s community forum:

Lately, after I shutdown (full shutdown, not sleep or hibernate) my fully charged Surface Laptop 2 at night, I turn it on in the morning and find that the battery has lost around 25% power overnight! What’s going on and how can I fix this? 

I am having the same issue.  Was plugged in at the office @ 100%.  Drove home which was about 25 minutes and powered it up and was @ 75%.  Surface Laptop 2.  This started after the last firmware update.

The cause for this battery drain bug seems to be the latest firmware updates.

If you’re having battery drain problems on Surface Pro 6, check out this guide and solve them in no time.

Microsoft might release a new update soon

Other users reached to Microsoft on Twitter. The tech giant responded to many, recommending troubleshooting steps and trying to fix the problem, with no success:

As we already mentioned, the Surface Pro 4 is also having battery drain issues. The cause isn’t sure yet, but it’s likely to be the latest cumulative updates:

Due to all these battery problems, we may see some Surface and Windows updates sooner rather than later, as Microsoft hinted in a tweet response:

Please continue to check for Surface and Windows Updates to make sure that your device has the most current firmware and software available.

If you’re having the same problem, share your experience in the comments section below.

Want to send a mass email? Here’s how to create email merges in Publisher

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

If you own a small business, one of the most useful things is sending mass emails out to potential customers or clients. Services like Mailchimp offer up the opportunity for mass marketing emails but at a extra price. You also can typically send out mass emails and marketing materials by using the mail merge features in Outlook, or Microsoft Word.

Microsoft Publisher, however, lets you create much more professional looking and stylish mass-email messages or newsletters. We’re still diving into features of each of the Office apps, and today, we’ll show you how you can create a professional-looking email merge with Publisher for no extra cost with your Office 365 subscription.

Launch Publisher and head to the mailings menu

To get started, you can create your own publisher file from scratch with the Blank 8.5 x 11″ option, or by using one of the templates. If you’re not sure how to begin, you can search for online templates from the new file page. A nice suggestion for starters for a mass email is the “newsletter” template, which has many areas of texts and photos that you can swap out or customize with your own company material.

Once you’ve customized your file or template with your own company information, you can head to the menu on the top. From there, you’ll want to choose the Mailings option. You should then see an option on the left for E-mail Merge. You’ll want to click on the down arrow next to that and choose Step by Step Wizard. 

Want to send a mass email? Here’s how to create email merges in Publisher

Choose your recipient options

From the wizard, you’ll see a list of options, and an explainer on how the process of an email merge works. For this first step, you’ll want to pay attention to the Create Recipient List. From there, you can either use an existing list of contacts, select your contacts from Outlook, or choose to type out a new list. Typically, it’s best to choose contacts from Outlook, which will already be home to most people you’ve want to contact. If you opt for that, you can select choose a list of contacts and choose your contacts, then skip to the next step.

Otherwise, you can choose to type out a new list. as we are here. To do so, you can head back to the Mailings Tab and click on Select Recipients and then choose Type a New List. Once the names and personal information are typed out, you can then find a location to save the Address List, and click OK, followed by Yes and then Yes to have it on hand for future reference.

Want to send a mass email? Here’s how to create email merges in Publisher

Prepare your document for the e-mail merge

Next up, you can head back to the e-mail merge wizard by clicking on it from the ribbon on top. In the wizard, you’ll want to make sure your contact list is selected. If it is not, you can go back a step and click on Edit Recipient List.  From there, you can then click under Select an existing list to upload the list you’ve previously created.

Once selected, you can head to step 2 by clicking through the wizard. You’ll need to prepare your document for the e-mail merge. As part of the process, you’ll see a list of options appear in the wizard, including names, numbers, and email addresses and other types of information. Be sure to put your cursor where these are needed in the document and then click to insert. In our case, we’re just going for the name. or address. There are options for some personalized links, as well as pictures, but we won’t touch on those.

Want to send a mass email? Here’s how to create email merges in Publisher

Get ready to send your mass email

Once you’ve finished inputting fields into the Publisher field, it’s time to send that email! You’ll see an option to preview the email, just to make sure it’s right. You’ll also notice that there will be an alert if there are potential issues. You can click this to correct. Otherwise, you can just click Send Email to procced.

From the pop-up box, be sure to click on To and scroll down and choose the Email Address option from the list. You can then type in your own subject matter. For ultimate customization, you also can click Options and choose to CC, BCC, and set the priority of the email. You also can attach files.

Once satisfied, you can press Send to send your message. Publisher will alert you to who you’re sending the email too, so you’ll want to press OK to confirm. Once you do, your mass e-mail will be sent.

Want to send a mass email? Here’s how to create email merges in Publisher

How will you leverage the power of Microsoft Publisher?

While we’ve explained how you can use Microsoft Publisher to send mass emails or newsletters, there are many other uses for it. This Office 365 application is great for creating Thank You cards, birthday cards, banners, posters, labels, business cards, and more. The possibilities are endless, and you can do almost anything with Publisher to make your business shine! Feel free let us know how you’re using Publisher by dropping us a comment below.

If you’re not a fan of Publisher, why not visit our latest guide that shows you how to mail merge from Excel to Microsoft Word?

Windows Server 2019/2022 Mount ISO not Working? 7 Easy Fixes

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

According to some users, it seems that the Windows Server 2019/2022 mount ISO is not working. This issue is frustrating and affects many users.

In today’s article, we’ll show you a few methods that you try in order to fix this issue for good.

What can I do if Windows Server can’t mount ISO files?

1. Make sure to open the file with Windows Explorer

  1. Locate the ISO file on your PC.
  2. Right-click the file and choose Open with > Chose another app from the menu.
  3. Select Windows Explorer from the list. Now check Always use this app to open .iso files and click OK.
    always use this app windows server can't open ISO files
  4. After doing that, just double-click the ISO file, and it should be mounted without any problems.

2. Make sure that the ISO file is completely downloaded

A corrupted download can sometimes cause this problem with ISO files. To avoid this issue, here are a few simple guidelines to follow in the future:

  1. Check if the file is completely downloaded.
  2. Check if the file size of the ISO file is correct.
  3. Try downloading the ISO file using a download manager.
  4. Check MD5 checksum if possible and check if the file is completely downloaded.

3. Switch to the administrator account

Many users reported that Windows Server can’t mount ISO files on their PC. If possible, check if this issue exists with the administrator account.

If not, it’s most likely that you don’t have the necessary privileges as a regular user, so you might want to contact your administrator.

4. Use PowerShell

  1. Start PowerShell as administrator.
  2. Enter the following command: Mount-DiskImage -ImagePath 'C:\path_to_iso_file\file.iso' -StorageType ISO -PassThru | Get-Volumemount-diskimage powershell windows server could not mount iso
  3. Press Enter.

5. Move the ISO file to another location

  1. If you’re having problems mounting ISO files, try moving the file to a different location.
  2. After doing that, double-click the file and check if it works.
  3. If it doesn’t, try moving the file to the root directory, such as C: or D:.

6. Use 7-zip

  1. Download and run 7-zip.
  2. Use the application to open the ISO file.
  3. Once you open the file, extract it to the desired location.

7. Copy the file or change the sparse flag

  1. Open Powershell as administrator.
  2. Run the following command: fsutil sparse queryflag <PathToYouISO>
  3. If the file is set as sparse, run this command: fsutil sparse setflag <PathToYouISO> 0
  4. If you don’t want to use the command line, you can just create a copy of the ISO file, and the problem will be fixed.

There you go, several simple solutions that will help you if Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 cannot mount ISO.

If you want to know how to fix Windows 10 errors when mounting ISO files, check our detailed guide.

Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

How to save Mixer streams on Xbox

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

The Mixer has become a popular alternative to Twitch, although not at that stage, the clean user-friendly interface makes it a go-to streaming app for many beginner streamers. Streaming with Mixer is a pretty straight forward affair irrespective of whether you are broadcasting from PC or Xbox. If you are on Xbox, like other streamers you may want to save Mixer streams on Xbox.

Having your past streams saved is useful when you want to learn from your gameplay and identify the mistakes to make your gameplay better. Or if you simply want to show off your Chicken Dinner in PUBG or sick moves in Apex Legends to your friends. In any case, here is how to save mixer streams on Xbox.

How to save Xixer streams on Xbox

Enable Save Streaming Option in Mixer

The option to save your stream is built into the Mixer streaming service. However, the users need to enable it manually from the settings page to be able to download their streams for future use. Here is how to do it.

  1. Visit Mixer.com and login to your Mixer profile.
  2. Once signed in, click the User icon in the upper right corner of your screen.
  3. Now select the Broadcast dashboard from the drop-down menu.
    How to save mixer streams on Xbox
  4. In the Preferences section, toggle the switch to enable “Keep a recording of my streams“.
  5. Scroll down again and click on Save.
  6. Now launch the Mixer app on your Xbox console and start streaming.

What you should know about Mixer Stream Saves?

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  • All the saved streams are available for 14 days from the date of streaming. However, in some cases, the  Mixer partner can keep their saved streams for up to 90 days. The time period is even more for some esports channels.
  • The stream must be at least 5 minutes long and under 48 hours to be saved.
  • The saved streams will be available for public view as soon as the processing is finished.
  • At times, you may not see your first few streams, but continue to stream with the option enabled and eventually it will appear in your profile.
  • Past streams with blue thumbnail mean it is still processing. So, wait for the processing to finish before you can watch it.
  • In case, Mixer is still not saving your streams even after enabling save the past stream option, contact stream support.

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Fix That account is not linked with any Mixer account

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Mixer is another emerging streaming platform for game streamers. Being a Microsoft service, Mixer comes integrated with Xbox console. However, some users have reported “That account is not linked with any mixer account” error when the users try to sign in or sign up for Mixer. Several users have reported similar issues in the Microsoft Community forums.

I’ve used mixer for about 2 years now and have never had any problems logging in. About a week ago I was signed out on all of my devices and can’t get back in. My password has not changed so that’s not the problem. Whenever I try to sign into mixer with my Microsoft account, it says that my account isn’t linked with a mixer account. I don’t know how all of the sudden my account could just disappear like that.

If you are also troubled by this error, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you fix That account is not linked with any mixer account error in Xbox.

How to Fix that account is not linked with any mixer account

1. Sign in using a Different Device

that account is not linked with any mixer account

  1. As a workaround, you can try to fix the issue by signing into your Mixer account using a different device.
  2. Use your smartphone or tablet or PC to access the Mixer web page.
  3. Login to your Profile and try to link your account with Mixer.
  4. If the linking goes through, the error on your Xbox could be a temporary problem and should be resolved in time.

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2. Unlink and Relink your account

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  1. If you are using another account on your Xbox, you may need to unlink and relink your account.
  2. Go to Mixer.com.
  3. If you already have a Mixer account, click on Login and select Microsoft.
  4. Enter your Microsoft account credentials that you used on your Xbox console to sign in.
  5. Click the Profile in the upper-right corner and select Account > Unlink your Microsoft Account.
  6. One signed out, you need to link your preferred Mixer account to your Microsoft Account.
  7. At Mixer.com, log in with the Mixer account you want to use.
  8. Click the Profile icon in the upper-right corner and select Account > Link your Microsoft Account.
  9. Now enter your Microsoft account info and save the changes.
  10. Get back to your Xbox console and try signing into your Mixer account again and check for any improvements.

3. Contact Support

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  1. First, try to connect your Xbox to your smartphone’s hotspot if possible. Users have reported that they were able to login to their Mixer account using a mobile access point.
  2. If not, contact Mixer support. The support should be able to help you better in case the issue has only affected your account.

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Windows Server AppFabric is Not Correctly Configured [Fix]

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

If you encountered the error message Windows Server AppFabric is not correctly configured, you are not the only user experiencing this issue.

Today, we will explore the best way to deal with this problem. Keep reading to find out how to fix an error when configuring AppFabric on Windows Server 2012.

Why do I see Windows Server AppFabric is not correctly configured?

The error occurs in the following situations:

  • No Internet access: You are not connected to the Internet and tried to install Windows Server AppFabric manually (double-clicked installer file).
  • Incorrect package installation: You have an Internet connection, and you tried installing SharePoint Server 2013 RTM on Windows Server 2012 R2.
  • Server configuration: In the case that your server is configured as a Workgroup.

How do I fix Windows Server AppFabric is not correctly configured error?

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In case you installed Windows Server AppFabric by double-clicking the installation file, you will need to navigate to the Apps and Features menu inside Windows and uninstall it. After the uninstall process, please restart your server and follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Move the AppFabric app installer and open PowerShell

  1. Navigate to the location of the WindowsServerAppFabricSetup.exe file on your server‘s drive C:/.
  2. Press Windows + X, and then select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
  3. Paste the following command and then hit Enter: .WindowsServerAppFabricSetup_x64.exe /i CacheClient,CachingService,CacheAdmin /gacPowershell admin command - Windows Server appfabric not correctly configured
  4. If you get a command-line syntax error, then run this command instead:.WindowsServerAppFabricSetup.exe/i CacheClient'',''CachingService'',''CacheAdmin /gac
  5. Wait for the AppFabric installation to complete.

When you find that the AppFabric installation failed, try the PowerShell commands to install it.

2. Install the update package for Microsoft AppFabric 1.1

  1. Install the Cumulative Update Package 1 for Microsoft AppFabric 1.1.
  2. If you’re using SharePoint 2016, install the Cumulative Update 7 (3092423) for Microsoft AppFabric 1.1.Cumulative update 7 download - Windows server appfabric not configured correctly
  3. Reboot your server, and then re-run the SharePoint installation.

Remember, SharePoint Server 2013 RTM is not supported on Windows Server 2012 R2. In order to install SharePoint 2013, try these two methods:

  • Install SharePoint Server 2013 with SP1 on Windows Server 2012 R2.
  • Install SharePoint Server 2013 RTM on Windows Server 2012.

That’s it! You know now how to fix the Windows Server AppFabric is not correctly configured error message.

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Please feel free to let us know if this fix article helped you solve your issue.

Disable focus mode in Power BI in 3 easy steps

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Focus mode is a useful feature in Power BI. Still, in a presentation, the function may pose some problems for those who view the report.

So, many people want to know if there is a way to disable focus mode. One user reported the following on the official forum:

Is there a way to turn off “Focus mode” in presentations?  I have slicers that the filter, focus mode, and more options become available after selecting something within that slicer. There is no reason for the person viewing the report to select any of these option so was wondering if these options can be hidden somehow.  

The main issue here is that some options are not hidden while presenting a report. A person viewing the presentation doesn’t need to select the options listed above by the OP.

As it happens, there is a simple solution to this. Today we will show you how to disable Focus mode in Power BI.

Steps to disable Focus mode in Power BI

  1. Go to the Format pane in Visualizations.
  2. Select Visual header.power bi visual header
  3. Turn off Focus mode icon.power bi focus mode icon

It’s worth mentioning that if you are in editor mode (in Power BI Desktop), the changes will appear after publishing, in the reading mode.

Focus mode or full-screen mode? Which one will you choose?

Choosing focus mode over full-screen mode (or the other way around) depends entirely on the context. If you want to remove all the panes around your content, then the full-screen mode is the right choice.

The full-screen mode allows you to have a broader image of your data, but the interaction is lacking. Simply put, you just read charts, diagrams, numbers, and anything relevant to your data.

However, if you want to interact with the information, then the focus mode will definitely help you. For example, it will let you expand a visual or tile to see more detail.

Conclusion

Fortunately, unlike so many cases, this issue has a very simple solution that you can find it in Power BI‘s options.

Also, if you want to go back to focus mode, you simply follow the same steps to turn on the function.

Did the solution work for you? Which mode do you use more often? Do let us know in the comments section below!

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How to set up a free NFS server on Windows 10

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

If you’ve ever wondered if you can set up a free NFS server on Windows 10, you came to the right place.

A Network File System is a file that allows the storage and gathering of data from a multiple-disk setup and directories on a shared network.

We all know that mounting an NFS (Network File System) share on a Unix-like OS is an easy task to accomplish. On a Windows 10 PC, things are not so straight-forward, but the operation can still be successful with the right guidance.

In today’s article we will discuss how to mount a free NFS share from a UNIX system, but on a Windows 10 running computer. Please follow the steps presented here carefully to avoid any issues. Read on to find out more.

Steps to set up a free NFS server on Windows 10

1. Install the NFS Client

  1. Click on the Cortana search box -> type in Control Panel -> choose the first option from the top.
  2. Click the Programs and Features option.Programs and features - windows 10 free nfs server
  3. Click the option Turn Windows features on or off from the left side menu.
  4. Inside the Windows Features window -> scroll down and check the box next to Services for NFS  -> press Ok.
  5. This will start the installation process.
  6. After the process is completed, you can Close the Windows Features window and follow the next method.

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2. Enable Write permissions for the Anonymous User (default)

  1. Press the Win+R keys on your keyboard -> type Regedit -> press Enter.hkey local machine registry editor - windows 10 free nfs server
  2. Navigate to:
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ClientForNFS\CurrentVersion\Default
  3. Open the Default folder by double-clicking on it.
  4. Right-click the right-side pane -> create a New DWORD (32-bit) Value -> name it AnonymousUid -> assign the UID found on the UNIX directory (shared by the NFS system).
  5. Create a new NEW DWORD (32-bit) Value -> name it AnonymousGid -> assign GID found on the UNIX directory.
  6. Reboot your PC.

3. Mounting a free NFS share server on Windows 10

For the sake of this example, we will assume that your NAS device is located on the same network as your Windows 10 PC and the IP address is xx.x.x.xxx.

Follow these steps to mount the NFS share:

  1. Press Win+X and launch the PowerShell (Admin).PowerShell admin - windows 10 free nfs server
  2. Type the following command C:\Users\windows>mount -o anon xx.x.x.xxx\mnt\vms Z:
  3. Press Enter
  4. After the command is entered, your NFS share server is ready to be accessed by visiting the Z: drive.

Note: It is worth knowing that the first time you will try to write to the NAS device, the share takes a long time. Please be patient.

In today’s article, we answered the question ‘how to set up a free NFS server on Windows 10 ‘.

Please make sure to follow the steps presented in this list carefully, as modifying any registry data incorrectly can affect the overall health and performance of your PC.

We would love to know if this guide helped you set up a free NFS server on Windows 10. If it did, please let us know by using the comment section below.

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FIX: Origin error Entry point not found

Posted on by Aleksandar Ognjanovic

Seemingly, a hefty number of Origin users are getting the Origin error Entry point not found. It happens when they try to run the client. With that said, the error mostly bothers Windows 8 and Windows 7 users. Although, there are some instances where Windows 10 users are unable to run the Origin client.

Here’s what one user said about the error on the EA support forum:

I get an error message saying”The procedure entry point_except1 could not be located in the dynamic library…”. I have uninstalled and re installed and it still is giving me this message.

If you have had a hard time with this error, learn more about the ways to solve it with the steps provided below.

How do I fix Entry point not found on Origin?

1. Install VC++ Redistributables

  1. Make sure your Origin client is closed.
  2. Navigate to Microsoft’s support page, here, and download Visual Studio 2013. Additionally, you can download Visual Studio 3-in-1 for 2015, 2017, and 2019.
  3. Install the Visual Studio redistributables.vc++ redistributables install origin error entry point not found
  4. Reboot your PC and try running the Origin client again.

2. Run the Origin client as admin

  1. Right-click on the Origin desktop shortcut and open Properties.
  2. Select the Compatibility tab.
  3. Check the Run this program as an administrator box.run Origin as admin entry not found
  4. Confirm changes and try again.

We’ve written extensively on Origin client issues. Check out these guides for more information.

3. Temporary disable antivirus

  1. The procedure, albeit similar, differs based on your antivirus solution. The usual steps are to expand the Hidden icons on the taskbar > Right-click your antivirus > click Disable.
  2. If you are running Windows Defender, here’s how to temporarily disable it.
  3. In the Windows Search bar, type Windows Defender.
  4. Open Windows Defender and then Virus & threat protection.
  5. Click on Manage settings.
  6. Disable Real-time protection.disable windows defender origin error entry point not found
  7. Try running the client again and, hopefully, the Origin error Entry point not found won’t appear. Just don’t forget to re-enable the antivirus later.

4. Reinstall the Origin client

  1. In the Windows Search bar, search for Control Panel and open Control Panel.
  2. Click Uninstall a program.
  3. Select Origin and remove it.
  4. Navigate to your system partition (usually C:).
  5. Click View in the Toolbar and check the Hidden items box.
  6. Open the ProgramData folder and delete the Origin folder.program data enable
  7. Open Program Files and delete the Origin folder. Do not delete Origin Games folder.
  8. Reboot your PC.
  9. Navigate here and download the Origin desktop client.
  10. Install it and look for improvements.

And on that note, we can wrap up this article. Hopefully, you were able to resolve the Origin error Entry point not found with these steps. In case you have any questions or suggestions, do tell in the comments section below.

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Install Docker on Windows Server 2016 or Newer [How to]

Posted on by Aleksandar Ognjanovic

Docker is a useful tool, and many are wondering if it is possible to Install Docker on Windows Server 2016. Join us while we try to answer this question.

Is Docker supported on Windows Server?

Yes, Docker Community Edition/Moby is supported on Windows Server. You can also install containerd, or the Mirantis Container Runtime version.

How do I install Docker on Windows Server?

Install Docker Community Edition or containered

  1. Open PowerShell.
  2. Run the following commands: Invoke-WebRequest -UseBasicParsing "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/microsoft/Windows-Containers/Main/helpful_tools/Install-DockerCE/install-docker-ce.ps1" -o install-docker-ce.ps1
    .\install-docker-ce.ps1
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the process.

For containered, the steps are the same but you need to use the following commands instead:
Invoke-WebRequest -UseBasicParsing "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/microsoft/Windows-Containers/Main/helpful_tools/Install-ContainerdRuntime/install-containerd-runtime.ps1" -o install-containerd-runtime.ps1
.\install-containerd-runtime.ps1

Is Docker free for Windows Server 2016?

Yes, Docker is free on Windows Server and Docker Enterprise comes included with with Windows Server license.

As you can see, it’s pretty simple to install Docker on Windows Server 2016, but issues with it can occur, and we wrote about Docker CLR error 8000405 and Docker Desktop unexpected WSL error.

Issues can appear on Windows 11 as well, and we have a guide on what to do if the Docker Desktop is starting forever, so don’t miss it.

Did you manage to install Docker? Let us know in the comments.

Epson Printer is Skipping Lines? 3 Ways to Fix it

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Epson printers are amazing, but even the greatest things are not perfect, and many reported that their Epson printer is skipping lines.

There are many printer issues you can encounter, and we already wrote about issue with printer not printing full page in a separate guide, so you might want to check it out.

Today we will show you what to do if your Epson doesn’t print all the lines.

Why is the Epson printer skipping lines?

  • Your cartridges are clogged, and they are causing the issue.
  • Dirty electrical contacts can sometimes lead to various problems.
  • Issues with the black cartridge on your printer.

How do I fix a missing line on an Epson printer?

1. Run the utility for cleaning cartridges

  1. Connect your printer to the computer.
  2. Open Control Panel.
  3. Open Devices and Printers.control panel devices and printers
  4. Select Printing preferences.printing preferences
  5. Select Service this Device from the Services tab.
  6. Click on Clean the Print Cartridge and follow the instructions.
  7. Print a test page to see the results.

2. Clean the electrical contacts

  1. Turn off the printer and disconnect it from the power source.
  2. Remove the cartridges. The nozzle plate should be facing up to avoid ink leaks.
  3. Identify electrical contacts. They’re copper-colored.
  4. Clean them with distilled water and lint-free cloth.
  5. Clean the electrical contacts from the carriage as well.
  6. Let the contacts dry for several minutes.
  7. Put the cartridges back and start the printer.
  8. Print a test page to see if the problem persists.

Keeping your contacts clean can help with Epson printer missing lines, so be sure to give it a try.

3. Remove the black ink cartridge for a few hours

  1. Turn off the printer and disconnect it from the power source.
  2. Remove the cartridge that carries the black ink.
  3. Put the component on a piece of paper with the nozzle plate facing up.
  4. Wait for a few hours.
  5. Reinstall the cartridge and check if the problem persists.

Usually, this problem appears if the ink gets stuck somewhere along the way. Also, there might be an electrical issue. This is why it is necessary to clean the contacts as well.

Moreover, keep in mind to clean your printer regularly. Even if you don’t have anything to print for several weeks, print a test page to prevent ink clogging.

For more solutions, we suggest reading our guide on printer printing blank pages in between.

Did our solutions help you? Let us know in the comments section below.