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Destiny 2 will go free-to-play in September, cross-save functionality also announced for Xbox, PC, Stadia, and even PS4

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Destiny 2 developer Bungie has just announced some major news for the game after recently breaking free from publisher Activision. Now in full control of the game’s destiny (no pun intended), the developer has announced the game’s new major expansion named Shadowkeep, as well as a free-to-play edition launching in September.

Destiny 2: New Light is the name of the free version of the game that will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on September 17, and it will include “all of its foundational modes, activities, and rewards.” The PC version of the game will also move away from the Battle.net launcher to join Steam, a change that should be welcomed by most PC gamers.

Interestingly, Bungie is also dumping its marketing deal with Sony, which means that there will no longer be timed-exclusive content on the PlayStation 4 version of the game. Another blockbuster news is the game’s upcoming release on Google Stadia, and Bungie will also launch a cross-save functionality this Fall that will allow players to play all of their Guardians on their platform of choice.

This cross-save feature will work between Xbox One, Steam, Google Stadia, and even the PlayStation 4 version of the game. According to a report from Kotaku, Sony agreed just yesterday to support cross-save on PS4, and it’s safe to assume the former crossplay opponent probably dodged another bullet by joining the party.

About to graduate? Here’s how to save your Office 365 school account files

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

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It’s coming up to graduation time, which means many students will soon lose access to their school-provided Office 365 accounts. If you’re currently using Office 365 at your school, you should consider how you’ll offload your files to a personal account. Microsoft has provided a plan of action for you, in its recently-published “Take your files with you when you graduate” guide.

Files

You’ll have been storing your school files in the OneDrive cloud storage which comes with your educational Office 365. The easiest way to keep these accessible in the cloud is to move them all to a personal OneDrive account.

Get started by making sure all your school files have synced to your PC. In the system tray, the white OneDrive icon represents your personal account, while the blue one is your school Office 365 account. If you see blue sync arrows, files may still be downloading from the cloud.

If you haven’t added your school OneDrive to your PC (you don’t see the blue icon), right-click the white one and choose “Settings.” Switch to the “Account” tab in the popup which appears. Press the “Add an account” button and enter the login details for your school Office 365. You’ll be asked which folders you’d like to synchronise; make sure to select them all if you want to retain everything in your account. Now wait until the sync process has finished, when the blue arrows disappear from the OneDrive tray icon.

With all your school files available on your PC, it’s time to move them to your personal OneDrive. Double click the personal (white) OneDrive icon to open your OneDrive folder. Create a new folder and name it “School Files,” or a name of your choice.

Next, double-click your school (blue) OneDrive icon to open the contents of your school OneDrive. From here, simply copy and paste (Ctrl+C then Ctrl+V) the files into your personal account. You’ll need to wait while the files are uploaded to your own OneDrive; again, when the sync arrows disappear from the OneDrive icon, everything is complete.

That’s all there is to it. Naturally, you could also copy your files to any other destination on your PC – you don’t have to use OneDrive. However, keeping them in the cloud ensures they’re still accessible from all of your devices. Login to OneDrive on each PC or phone you use to see your files.

Email

You may also have school emails which you’d like to retain copies of. The simplest method to keep these is to import them all into your own email account.

Login to Outlook.com on the web. Click the Settings cog icon in the top-right and then press the “View all Outlook settings” link at the bottom of the pane.

In this popup, click the “Sync email” button in the navigation bar. Under “Connected accounts,” click “Other email accounts” and provide the details for your school email account. Give the account a display name of “School” and enter your school Office 365 email address and password.

You can choose whether to import your school emails directly into your inbox, or to keep them within a new sub-folder. The choice is yours, although we recommend sticking with the default and creating a new folder – this will keep your school email separated from your personal messages.

Press the “OK” button to start the import process.

OneNote notebooks

Finally, you’ll need to copy any OneNote notebooks separately to your regular files. The OneDrive sync client won’t automatically download OneNote notebooks, so you’ll have to use the OneNote web app.

Login to onenote.com with your school email. When the OneNote interface loads, find the notebook you want to save using the tabs at the top of the menu. Right-click the notebook you want to use and press “Save a copy.”

In the dialogue which appears, click “Save to a Microsoft account” and enter your personal account details. The notebook will then be copied to your personal OneDrive – it should show up in OneNote next time you login with your own account.

You can also download notebooks directly from OneDrive using OneDrive.com – navigate to the folder containing the notebook, click it and delete it.

Migrating away from your school email isn’t too complicated, provided you’ve got a plan for handling it. If you get stuck at any point, you may find it helpful to consult Microsoft’s own graduation guidance. Alternatively, contact your school’s Office 365 administration team, who should be able to help you archive your data – including any files created within school SharePoint sites that you might want to retain.

Women in Cloud accelerator, backed by Microsoft, expands to 9 countries

Posted on June 6, 2019 by davew

The Microsoft Cloud Accelerator Program will expand to include women-led cloud startups. Presented at the third annual GeekWire Cloud Summit on June 5, 2019, and backed by CEO Satya Nadella, the Microsoft Cloud Accelerator Program will include support from Microsoft for women-led cloud companies.

The Seattle-based organization, Women in Cloud will lead the accelerator program, which is aimed at giving women a resource to compete in a male-dominated field. Gretchen O’Hara, vice president for go-to-market strategy of One Commercial Partner at Microsoft and a co-founder of Women in Cloud, addressed the challenges women in tech face, from the beginning of their career to founding startups.

“At the end of the day, if we’re not getting them set up to succeed from a technology perspective, if we’re not allowing women access to cloud and AI technology of the future and we’re not giving them access to capital and they’re not able to get the corporate contracts, those businesses go under. If we’re not helping them actually build a sustainable business over time, then we’re just pouring investment in the top and we’re not actually seeing growth out of the bottom. When we can start to build the right talent pool in our technical base, they attract more of the same in that technical base. And so our goal is to continue to shift the numbers through the new hiring and training externally as well.”

The Women in Cloud accelerator program will allow women-led cloud startups with access to Microsoft technologly, mentorship, networking, and other opportunities. The Women in Cloud Accelerator Program will be implemented in the following countries: United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, India, Kenya, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. In the US, Microsoft will start the program first in Seattle, Washington, with programs being added in New York City and Chicago later in Fall 2019.

SQL Server query execution failed for dataset [EXPERT FIX]

Posted on June 6, 2019October 4, 2023 by Madalina Dinita

Microsoft’s database management system has been with us for some time, but many users reported SQL Server query execution failed for dataset error keeps shooting off. What do we do now? It’s an issue related to permissions, but worry not, we’ve got a few solutions for you.

Hi

I have created a report using SQL Server Data Tool for Visual Studio 2012, but when viewing reports from Project Web App, I get the following error.

An error has occurred during report processing. (rsProcessingAborted)
Query execution failed for dataset ‘ ‘. (rsErrorExecutingCommand)
For more information about this error navigate to the report server on the local server machine, or enable remote errors

My reports are created in Native Mode, as I am deploying reports on Project Online

Can anyone suggest the way out..

What to do if SQL Server query execution fails?

1. Permission solution

Access your Management Studio and right click on the faulty database.
Now select Properties, next you’re going to add this line for the user section: NT AUTHORITYNETWORK SERVICE.
Allow permission to the user string you just created.
Now click on OK, and try accessing your database once again.

2. Convert date parameters

For this solution, you should do a conversion of your date and time parameter, from the SQL Server and the report in question.
Try setting your date and time parameters to a String type in your report.

3. Remove custom date classes

Try heading over to the dataset’s properties and remove the custom data classes.
Then proceed by removing any embedded SQL ‘s in the report with the use of the Microsoft Report Builder.

4. Check your connection

For this instance, you need to make sure that you are connected to the correct datasource. Namely, the one that has the tables you need and you have the permission to access that datasource in question.
Remember to directly run the data you’re loading from the database, to avoid getting any other errors.

If you’re getting SQL Server query execution failed for dataset error on your PC, be sure to try one of our solutions to fix this problem once and for all.

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Metro Exodus is apparently coming to the Windows 10 Microsoft Store

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

The PC version of Metro Exodus, which launched exclusively on the Epic Games Store back in February, may be coming soon to the Windows 10 Microsoft Store. The store listing for the game was discovered by WalkingCat earlier today, and it currently indicates a June 9 release date.

https://twitter.com/h0x0d/status/1136431056767184896

The PC release of Metro Exodus caused quite a controversy as the game became an Epic Games Store exclusive after becoming available to pre-order on Steam. If all prior sales of the game on Steam have been fulfilled, publisher Deep Silver announced back in February that the game would only be able to return to other stores (including Steam) once the Epic Games exclusivity deals ends after February 14, 2020.

It’s not clear why Metro Exodus is now showing up on the Microsoft Store with a June 9 release date, which is also the day when Microsoft will hold its E3 2019 press briefing. Interestingly, Metro Exodus publisher Deep Silver is one of the partners that Microsoft announced for its Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription, so we could well hear more details the event. It would be really surprising if the Epic Games exclusivity deal ended earlier than expected, but we now won’t have to wait much longer to know what’s really happening.

You don’t have necessary privileges to access Xbox Live gameplay [FIX]

Posted on June 6, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

We all love playing our favorite games on our Xbox console, but sometimes we might encounter You do not have the necessary privileges to access Xbox Live Gameplay error. This can be extremely stressful, as it means that you are not able to play your favorite game in online multi-player mode.

For these reasons, in this article, we will explore some of the best-proven methods that can help you with this situation, and et you back to playing online multiplayer games in no time. Read on to find out how to do it.

On tuesday i tried to get onto to multiplayer for ghost recon and couldnt get on. I am getting a message saying You do not have the necessary privileges to access Xbox LIVE gameplay. I went through some fourms and saw to check my parental settings but nothing had changed, it was still on adult. My internet connection is fine, i also tested it to be sure, its a wired connection.

What to do if you don’t have necessary privileges to access Xbox Live Gameplay

1. Check your Internet connection

Check if your connection is working properly by trying to open other services.
Try other devices and make sure that you can access the web without any issues.
If there are any problems, try restarting your router.

2. Log into Xbox Live Gold

Try logging in to your Xbox Live Gold account.
If you’re unable to log in, it means that issue is related to your Xbox Live Gold account.

3. Log out of your Xbox account, and then log back in

Log out of your Xbox account.
Wait for a few moments and log back again. Be sure to do this if you just bought the Gold Pack for your Xbox Live account

4. Deactivate Parental Controls from Xbox Settings

Navigate to your Xbox Live settings, and deactivate Parental Controls.
After disabling Parental Controls, check if the problem is resolved.

In this article, we explored some of the best-proven methods to deal with the ‘You do not have the necessary privileges to access Xbox Live Gameplay’ error.

Please make sure the follow the steps presented in this list in the order that they were written to avoid any other issues.

Feel free to let us know if this article helped you in any way, by using the comment section below.

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Registry Changes Revert After Reboot: How to Keep Them

Posted on June 5, 2019October 4, 2023 by Madalina Dinita

Adding custom Registry keys is useful when trying to troubleshoot system issues or modify system settings. However, many reported that registry changes revert after reboot.

This can be caused due to corrupt registry, so it’s important to fix the issue as soon as possible.

Join us while we take a closer look at this problem in order to learn how to fix it.

Why do registry changes revert after reboot?

Registry change is the wrong hive.
Some hives aren’t available after boot, so they can’t be accessed.

What can I do if registry changes revert after reboot?

Make the changes in the correct hive

Press the Windows logo key + R on your keyboard and type regedit in the Run box and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
Go to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software
Right-click the Software folder and expand New . Lastly, click Key
Right-click the newly created folder and expand New and select DWORD.
Make the desired settings for your key in this location and close the Registry Editor
Restart your computer and check to see if the key was saved.

Does resetting Windows restore registry?

Resetting Windows does the following:

Removes all files from your system drives.
It will remove all installed applications.
Resets settings to the default values.

Since many system settings are stored in the registry, resetting Windows also restores the registry to the default state.

Do I need to reboot after a registry change?

No, rebooting your PC after the registry change is unnecessary. Most software changes will be applied automatically. On the other hand, a restart might be needed for hardware changes.

If you’re having further problems, our guide on broken registry items might be able to help you out, so be sure not to miss it.

We hope our tutorial helped you fix the issue with registry changes that revert after reboot. If you liked this article, comment in the comment section below.

Your system does not support this version of Media Composer [FIX]

Posted on June 5, 2019October 4, 2023 by Tashreef Shareef

Avid Media Composer is a popular video editing software used by the entertainment industry to edit and create videos. While the software works fine most of the time, at times users may experience an error while installing the video editor. The full error message reads Your system does not support this version of Media Composer while installing the software. Clicking OK will abort the installation.

This debilitating installation issue was reported online.

Cannot get Media Composer First to install. Everything will install untill it the application manager. Then it will get a popup error: “Your system does not support this version of Media Composer. Please consult the Specification information …..”. My system is running Windows 10 Pro 64-bit and has 16 GB of memory. All drivers are current (as far as I can tell). Need some help on getting this to install.

Learn how to avoid the error and successfully install Avid Media Composer with the solutions below.

What to do if your Media Composer is not supported

1. Check Hardware Compatibility

Go to Avid knowledge base on the System Requirement page.
Check the system requirement/specification PDF document required to run the Avid Media Composer.
If your PC does not meet the minimum required specifications, you may need to upgrade your hardware.
Alternatively, try to run the older version ( older than 8.3) version of the Media Composer.

2. Check AMD Process for the SSE4.1 Support

Download CPU-Z, here, and install it on your computer.
After the installation, run CPU-Z from the desktop.
In the CPU tab, look for the Instructions section.
In the Instruction section, look if SSE4.1 is listed along with other instructions.
If your CPU does not support SSE4.1, then you won’t be able to install Avid Media Composer without upgrading the CPU.
If your CPU support SSE4.1 Instruction, try other solutions listed below.

The 8th generation of Intel CPUs does support the SSE4.1 instruction set. Although it should also be supported by the older generation CPUs (released after 2008), it may or may not support instruction set. Run the CPU-Z software to check if your CPU is compatible with Avid Media Composer or not.

3. Run the Installer as Administrator

Open the File Explorer.
Navigate to the following location: (or where you have downloaded the Media Composer 8.3)C: -> Media_Composer_8.3.0_Win -> MediaComposer -> Installers -> MediaComposer
Right-click on Setup.exe and select “Run as Administrator“.
If the UAC prompt appears, click on Yes.
Check if the Avid Media Composer now installs without any error.

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Forbidden Windows Kernel Modification Detected [Fix]

Posted on June 5, 2019October 4, 2023 by Matthew Adams

Players have widely discussed a Forbidden Windows Kernel Modification Detected error on numerous game forums.

This issue is responsible for Steam games not launching and many other launch issues with various games.

However, there is a way to fix this issue, and in today’s guide, we will show you how to do it.

What causes Forbidden Windows Kernel Modification Detected error?

Incompatibly between Windows Insider Program and the anti-cheat software.
Issues with your Windows installation.

How can I fix the Forbidden Windows Kernel Modification error?

1. Leave the Windows Insider Program

Press the Settings button on the Start menu.
Select Update & Security in Settings.
Then click Windows Insider Program to open WIP options.
Press the Stop Insider Preview builds option.
Select the Keep giving me builds until the next Windows release option. Then users will need to wait until the next public Windows build version release to leave the Insider Program.
Alternatively, users can select the Roll me back to the last Windows release option to return to the latest public version of Windows and exit the Insider Program with more immediate effect.
Select the Confirm option.
Then click Restart now to restart Windows.

2. Set Up a CMD File

Enter Notepad in the Type here to search box, and click Notepad to open that text editor.
Then copy the text below with the Ctrl + C hotkey.
DEL "%windir%\system32\drivers\oem-drv64.sys" DEL "%windir%\system32\xNtKrnl.exe" DEL "%windir%\system32\xOsLoad.exe" DEL "%windir%\System32\ru-RU\xOsLoad.exe.mui" DEL "%windir%\System32\en-US\xOsLoad.exe.mui" %windir%\System32\BCDEDIT.exe /set {current} path \Windows\system32\winload.exe %windir%\System32\BCDEDIT.exe /deletevalue {current} kernel %windir%\System32\BCDEDIT.exe /deletevalue {current} nointegritychecks %windir%\System32\BCDEDIT.exe /deletevalue {current} custom:26000027 REG DELETE HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\oem-drv64 /va /f
Paste that text into Notepad with the Ctrl + V hotkey.
Click File and select the Save As option.
Select All Files on the Save as type drop-down menu.
Enter 1.cmd in the File name box.
Select to save the file on the desktop.
Press the Save button.
Right-click the 1.cmd file on the desktop and select Run as administrator.
Some players have said they’ve fixed the Forbidden Windows Kernal error by reinstalling their game launcher software (such as Epic Games Launcher or Steam) and games. So that’s also worth a shot.

After using this script, check if the error message is gone.

3. Reset Windows

To reset Windows, click Settings (on the Start menu).
Select Update & Security and go to Recovery. Then, select Reset this PC.
Click Get Started, which opens the window shown directly below.
Then select the Keep my files option, and click Next > Reset.

For detailed instructions, read our guide on how to factory reset Windows.

Hopefully, this helped you fix the problem with Forbidden Windows Kernel Modification Detected error and anti-cheat software.

What solution did you use to fix this problem? Let us know in the comments below.

Fix: You Do Not Have Access Rights to Logical Disk Manager

Posted on June 5, 2019November 8, 2024 by Milan Stanojevic

If you’re dealing with You do not have access rights to logical disk manager error, you’re not alone. The error mainly occurs when you’re trying to access a flash drive using the Computer Management on a remote server.

Leftover Windows files and wrong settings are the main culprits here. Follow the steps below to fix it.

How can I fix You do not have access rights to logical disk manager?

Press the Windows key + R, type dcomcnfg, and hit Enter.
Navigate to the path below in the left pane: Console Root > Component Services > Computers > My Computer
Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
In the COM Security tab, under the Access Permissions area, click on Edit Limits.
Inside the Access Permission window, scroll down and select ANONYMOUS LOGON, then check the box to Allow Remote Access.
Click the OK button twice to save and apply the changes.
Finally, restart your PC.

After changing the components services setup, this error should disappear, and you should be able to access your flash drive easily.

In this article, we explored the best way to deal with the error You do not have access rights to the logical disk manager.

This error can be caused by a corrupted file that deals with your User Account Admin, having some leftover files from a previously installed Windows, or when trying to shrink an older partition.

Even though all these situations seem to be unconnected, there is only one viable solution that you can try. And we have detailed it above.

If you are facing other issues like Disk Management not opening, check our detailed guide to fix it resoundingly.

Feel free to let us know if our solution helped you get rid of the error in the comments below.

Spotlight doesn’t work on Windows 10/11 [EFFECTIVE FIXES]

Posted on June 5, 2019October 4, 2023 by Ivan Jenic

One thing is for certain when it comes to Windows 10’s UI: even though it’s not always intuitive, it looks great aesthetically. One of the features that’s not essential but impacts the overall impression must be Microsoft Spotlight.

For you that don’t know, Microsoft Spotlight basically automatically switches wallpapers for your Lock Screen. It uses Bing gallery photos from the whole world and changes them every time you log out.

It’s a great way to brighten up your initial screen while you stare in awe in the beautiful and unique parts of the globe.

However, it seems that Windows updates ruined the experience for some users. Luckily, we’re there for you. We’we prepared the list of the possible solutions that should help you resolve Spotlight issues.

How can I fix Spotlight on Windows 10? The easiest way to fix it is by restarting the service manually. In most cases, the problem is triggered by the lack of internet connection or some process bugs. If that doesn’t do the job, clean the Spotlight’s download folder and then reassign its service.

Continue reading for the detailed explanation.

Solution 1 – Check your connection

The first step you should take is to check the connection. The Spotlight feature is dependable on the internet connection and without it, you won’t be able to get yourself that special nature scenery.

When you start your PC, you should see the connection signal or LAN notification on your Lock Screen. If it’s not there, make sure to troubleshoot your connection before we proceed to the next steps.

On the other hand, if your connection is functioning as intended and the Spotlight is still stuck/unresponsive, you’ll need to put more effort in the trouble at hand.

READ ALSO: Fix: No Internet Connection after installing Windows updates

Solution 2 – Restart Spotlight

Another step you can take is to restart the Spotlight feature manually. Since this is a built-in system process, you can only perform standard enable/disable procedure instead of standard switching off. And this is how to do it:

Right-click on the desktop and click Personalize.
Select the Lock Screen tab.
In Background panel, switch from Windows Spotlight to a Picture or the Slideshow.
Click OK to confirm the selection.
Log off and log in.
Navigate to Lock screen and enable Windows Spotlight again.

If the photos still won’t load or you’re seeing the same picture every time, move down to the next steps.

READ ALSO: Full Fix: Windows Spotlight issues in Windows 10

Solution 3 – Clean the Spotlight’s download folder

Additionally, you can clean the content from the download folder where the Spotlight photos are stored. That resolved the issue for some users, so it’s worth a try.

This is how to find and delete image files from the folder:

Right-click on the desktop and open Personalize.
Open the Lock Screen tab.
Under Background, switch from Windows Spotlight to a Picture or the Slideshow.

Now, navigate to:

 C:UsersUsernameAppDataLocalPackagesMicrosoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewyLocalStateAssets

You’ll need to enable Hidden Folders in order to access the files.
In Assets folder, press Ctrl + A to select all files and delete them.
Return to Desktop > Personalize > Lock Screen > Background.
Enable the Spotlight again and log off.

The problem should be resolved. However, if it’s not, your best bet is our final solution.

READ ALSO: Fix Windows Spotlight not working with a customized slideshow

Solution 4 – Reset/Reassign the Spotlight service

As we already said, Spotlight is an integrated feature and can’t be reinstalled or disabled in the standard way. But, at least, it can be reassigned and thus restored to default settings.

This procedure has two parts that can be used as two distinctive workarounds. But we’ll unite them here. Now, these are not exactly the easiest steps to perform, so follow the instructions closely:

Right-click anywhere on Desktop and open Personalize.
Open Lock screen tab and change the Background from Windows Spotlight to Slideshow or Picture.
Confirm with OK.
Press Windows key + R to open the Run command line.

Copy-paste the following command and press Enter:

 %USERPROFILE%/AppDataLocalPackagesMicrosoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewySettings

Right-click settings.dat and rename it to settings.dat.bak
Right-click roaming.lock and rename it to roaming.lock.bak
Restart the PC.
Navigate to Desktop > Personalize > Lock Screen > Background.
Enable Windows Spotlight.

The second solution needs you to utilise Windows PowerShell in order to reset Spotlight. And this is how to do it.

Right-click on the desktop and open Personalize > Lock Screen > Background.
Make sure that the Spotlight feature is enabled.
Under Windows Search bar, type Windows PowerShell.
Right-click Windows PowerShell and Run as Administrator.

In the command line, paste the following command:

 Get-AppxPackage -allusers *ContentDeliveryManager* | foreach {Add-AppxPackage “$($_.InstallLocation)appxmanifest.xml” -DisableDevelopmentMode -register }

Restart your computer.
This should restart Windows Spotlight and fix your issue.

It seems like Microsoft is aware of the problem and as some users reported, newer Windows 10 updates solved the issue without any additional steps. So make sure that you have the latest Windows 10 updates installed.

That should wrap it up. As you can see, there are some easy solutions, and some more complicated ones. Try them in the order above to see what works for you.

In case you have any questions or an alternative solution, be so good to share it with other readers in the comments section below.

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Microsoft Office encountered an error during setup [GUARANTEED FIX]

Posted on June 5, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

Microsoft Office is one of the best-known Office tools, but many users reported Microsoft Office encountered error during setup error. This error will prevent you from installing and running Office on your system, so, in today’s article we’ll show you how to fix it properly.

I had an office 2013 installation before, I uninstalled it for a certain reason, I downloaded another Office 2013 Professional Plus with SP1 from my MSDN Subscription, when I try to install it, during the installation, I get a message saying “Office has encountered an error during setup”

Here is how fix Microsoft Office encountered an error during setup message?

1. Use Task Scheduler

Click on Cortana search bar in your Windows 10 Taskbar, type in Task Scheduler, and select the top result.
Click on the Task Scheduler library button to activate the drop-down menu.
Right-click on the Microsoft folder, and select Delete.
Re-try installing Microsoft Office.

2. Troubleshoot using Windows Store

Press Windows key + X, and choose Settings.
Choose Update & Security from the menu.
Select Troubleshooting, and then scroll down to the Windows Store Apps, and click on it to run the troubleshooter.
Restart your PC and retry installing Microsoft Office.

3. Temporarily deactivate antivirus software on your PC

Locate your antivirus icon in the Taskbar.
Right-click it and choose the option to disable the antivirus.
After doing that, try to install Microsoft Office again.

antivirus disable Microsoft Office encountered an error during setup

4. Rename the Microsoft Help folder

Press Windows Key + R keys on your keyboard, and type in %programdata% then press Enter.
In the folder that opens, search for the folder Microsoft Help, and rename it to Microsoft Help.old.
Restart your PC.

5. Remove all traces of Microsoft Office from your PC, and re-install it cleanly

Download the official Microsoft tool for removing Office.
Follow the on-screen instructions and complete the removal process.
In order to remove all traces of MS Office from your PC, you will need to press Win + R keys, type regedit and then press Enter.
Inside the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key and delete it if it exists:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\Microsoft\Office
Retry installing Microsoft Office like you normally would

In this article, we explored some quick methods you want to try out if you get the annoying Office encountered error during setup process error. Be sure to try all of our solutions and let us know which solution worked for you.

Please make sure to let us know if this article solved your problem by using the comment section found below.

Microsoft continues to sell Azure to competitors, this time with Oracle partnership

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft has just announced a partnership with Oracle to enable cloud interoperability between the tech giant’s Azure and Oracle’s Cloud hosting solution. Customers of the services from both companies can now take advantage of being able to migrate and run their data workloads between Azure and Oracle Cloud.

Microsoft’s blog post explains that users will be able to connect certain services of Azure to those of Oracle cloud, giving them the best experiences from both providers for enhanced optimization. Oracle, which faces stiff competition from other larger-name cloud providers including AWS, Google Cloud, and its new partner Azure, will be able to focus what it is best known for while allowing organizations to offset much of their workload in Azure.

“As the cloud of choice for the enterprise, with over 95% of the Fortune 500 using Azure, we have always been first and foremost focused on helping our customers thrive on their digital transformation journeys,” said Scott Guthrie, executive vice president of Microsoft’s Cloud and AI division. “With Oracle’s enterprise expertise, this alliance is a natural choice for us as we help our joint customers accelerate the migration of enterprise applications and databases to the public cloud.”

Customers will be able to run Oracle’s various packaged applications—JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Oracle Retail, Hyperion—on either Azure with one of its databases—RAC, Exadata, Autonomous Database—which Microsoft says will be certified to run in Azure with Oracle databases in Oracle Cloud. Additionally, Oracle Database will also continue to be certified to run on either Windows Server or Linux in Azure.

Customers will be able to seamlessly connect the two cloud companies’ services together, although in the meantime this functionality is limited to Azure’s US East datacenter along with Oracle’s Ashburn servers in North America, with additional regions planned further down the road. They will also be able to take advantage of a single sign-on experience and automated user provisioning for managing resources across both platforms.

Fix: You Don’t Have the Privilege to Select the Graphics Processor

Posted on June 4, 2019October 4, 2023 by Tashreef Shareef

NVIDIA users have reported a rather strange error while using the dedicated graphics. When they select the NVIDIA card over the integrated one, the You do not have the privilege to select the graphics processor in this menu error appears.

The problem is common and affects the overall experience, sometimes leading to a poor gaming experience. Keep reading to find out the fixes!

How do I enable the preferred graphics processor?

1. Use DDU to uninstall the drivers

1.1 Download DDU and the drivers

Download DDU from the official website.
Also, Download the NVIDIA graphics card driver as well as the Intel drivers from the official websites:
- Nvidia
- Intel

1.2 Boot into Safe Mode

Press Windows + R to open Run, type msconfig, and click OK.
Go to the Boot tab, and under Boot Options, check Safe Boot.
Click on Apply and OK, and then restart the computer.

1.3 Run DDU

Run the DDU.exe file and extract the package.
Open the DDU folder and run the Display Driver Uninstaller.exe file.
Select the Device Type as GPU and GPU as Intel from the dropdown menu, and then click the Clean and do not restart button.
Next, select GPU as NVIDIA and click on Clean and restart.
After the restart, install the Intel Display driver first and then proceed with installing the NVIDIA graphics driver.

When you can’t select a graphics processor in Windows, it’s often incompatible drivers or corrupt driver files to blame. And once you have reinstalled the drivers, the You don’t have the privilege to select the graphics processor in this menu error shouldn’t appear anymore.

2. Change the UAC setting

Tip

Disabling UAC will expose your system to potential threats, as any program can run with administrative access without the user’s consent. Follow this only if you know what software you install on your system.

Press Windows + R to open Run, type control, and press Enter.
Click on User Accounts.
Again, click User Accounts.
Click on Change User Account Control Settings.
Now drag the slider to the Never notify, and click OK to save the changes.
Run any game and check if the error still exists.

Reboot the system and try to change the graphics card for the game, and it should accept the NVIDIA GPU without any error.

One of these solutions will fix the You don’t have the privilege to select the graphics processor in this menu error. We recommend you use DDU to reinstall the driver and only disable UAC as a last resort.

Before you leave, find out how to get the best gaming performance on the PC.

Alexa for Windows 10 is Not Available: 4 Ways to Get it

Posted on June 4, 2019November 27, 2025 by Tashreef Shareef

Alexa is a popular cloud-based voice service available on over 100 million devices. However, many reported that Alexa for Windows 10 is not available.

We covered a similar subject in our Cortana isn’t available guide, but since this is a third-party application, the methods we’re going to use have to different, so let’s get started.

Why can’t I download Alexa on Windows?

It’s possible that the app isn’t available for your country yet.
Glitches and issues with Microsoft Store cache.
Date and time aren’t correct on your PC.

What can I do if Alexa for Windows 10 is not available?

1. Check for availability

The first thing you should do is check if the app is available in your country. Open the Microsoft Store and type Get Alexa in the search box, or simply go to the Alexa Microsoft Store page.
If the download page says Alexa is currently not available, it means the app is not available for your country yet.
Follow the next step to download and install the app manually.

2. Download the Alexa app manually

Go to the Alexa app page Copy the app URL from the address bar.
Now go to Adguard Store’s official website.
Paste in the link the address bar. Click the drop-down button next to the URL field and select Retail.
Click on the Checkmark button.
Now download both .appxbundle as well the .eappxbundle of the app by clicking on the link. (Refer the image for more).

This should help you install Alexa on your Windows 10 computer. If required, try to change the region on your computer to the US or UK to get it to work.

To learn more about this process, we have an amazing guide on how to download Microsoft Store apps without Store.

You can explore more ways to use the desktop version by checking this complete guide on using Alexa on a Windows PC.

3. Rest Microsoft Store cache

Press the Windows key and type wsreset.
Click on Wsreset (run command). Wait for the command to execute successfully.
Launch the Microsoft Store app and try to download the Alexa app.
Resetting the Microsoft Store app can help you resolve any temporary issues with the app.

After doing that, check if the problem is gone.

4. Check Time settings

Click on Start and select Settings.
Click on Time and Language.
Check if the date and time on your computer are correct.
If not, turn off Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically.
Now click on Change button under Change date and time.
Set correct time and data. Make sure you enable Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically after setting the correct time.
Launch the Microsoft Store and check for any improvements.

These are just a couple of solutions if you can’t download the Alexa app on Windows 10.

Sadly, this isn’t the only Alexa issue, and many reported that Alexa won’t connect to WiFi, so you might want to check this guide as well. And if you need to stop Alexa from disconnecting, this dedicated article will surely help.

What method did you use to fix this problem? Let us know in the comments section below.

What to do If my Windows Live Mail contacts disappear

Posted on June 4, 2019October 4, 2023 by Tashreef Shareef

The Windows Live Mail allows the users to store their contact book and all the other details in the client. This helps with more effortless synchronization of the contact book between the devices. However, some users have reported that their contacts have disappeared from the Windows Live Mail or the Mail app, despite being visible on the email account on the web.

The problem was reported online on multiple instances by affected users.

“Hi,
Opened my windows live mail account today as normal. Everything as it should be but all my contact have disappeared. Any ideas?”

Learn how to retrieve your contacts by following the steps below.

How can I fix Windows Live Mail contacts disappeared?

1. Stop Signing in to Windows Live Account

Launch the Windows Mail app on your computer.
Wait for Windows Mail app to fetch any pending email from the server.
When the syncing is complete, click on File.
Select Options and then click on Mail.
In the Options dialogue box, click on the Connection tab.
Under ” Connecting to Windows Live Services” group, click the Stop signing in button.
Click OK or Yes to confirm the action.
Click Apply > OK to save the changes.
Close the Windows Live Mail app and shut down the system.
Wait for a few minutes and then restart the computer and open the Live Mail app. Check the contact to see if the error is resolved.

2. Recover Deleted Contacts

Close Windows Live Mail if running.
Download LiveContactView, here, onto your computer and install it. It is a lightweight utility that allows you to view the details of all contacts in Windows Live Messenger.
Now you need to locate the *.edb files from your AppData folders.
Open File Explorer and navigate to the following location
C: -> Users -> tashreef -> AppData -> Local -> Microsoft
Now search for .edb filesin the Microsoft folder.
Now open Live Contacts View. The utility should display all the .edb files.
If the .edb file is not displayed, drag and drop each .edb file into the Live Contact View work area.
Once all the files are moved to the Live Contacts View, select all the files by pressing Ctrl + A.
Click on File > Save Select Items > Save As.
Select “Comma Delimited Text File” for the Save as Type. Make sure you give the file a name and click Save.
Now you need to open the saved CSV file and do the mapping.
Once the Mapping is done, open Live Mail and go to Import > Command Separated File and import the file. Also, do the mapping as per your preference.

Note: This method is only helpful if the contacts have disappeared from both your Live Mail client as well as the Web email account.

Linux beats Windows 10 v1903 at multi-threaded performance

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by Milan Stanojevic

The latest Geekbench results confirmed the Windows 10 May 2019 Update enhances single-core performance by 5%.

We can see that the latest Windows 10 build is all set to overtake Linux. However, in terms of performance, Ubuntu 19.04 is currently better than the Windows 10 May 2019 Update with a difference of around 8%.

Windows 10 v1903 slightly improved the benchmark for x264 multi-threaded video encoding. Still, Windows 10 is lagging behind Linux in terms of performance.

Geekbench separates the performance of single-core and multi-core. The tool is currently available for almost all platforms including Windows, Android, macOS, iOS and Linux.

Geekbench 4 uses a scoring system against a 4000 baseline score. The existing version also deals with areas such as computer vision and image processing to calculate GPU performance.

Microsoft still needs to focus on performance issues

Windows 10 users were quick to respond to this piece of news. One Reddit user opened a discussion by creating a new post on Reddit. The OP highlighted the fact that Microsoft needs to work on its kernel.

Gonna need a major kernal rework for windows to get better. I hope they’re planning on it.

Windows 10 has a bad reputation as far as the bugs are concerned. Many users are now concerned about various performance issues affecting Windows 10.

As a matter of fact, today Microsoft is focusing more on introducing brand new features. The company only addresses major issues that exist in the operating system.

As a quick reminder, Microsoft is currently working on integrating a real Linux kernel on Windows 10 very soon. The upcoming kernel is not going to replace the existing Windows kernel. Alternatively, Windows 10 is going to use VM to run the Linux kernel.

Microsoft should not ignore the fact that the gaming community is using different versions of Windows 10. If the company doesn’t work to bring new hardware support for games, players may look for an alternative platform.

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Windows Update Is Blank: 3 Steps to Fix It on Windows 10/11

Posted on June 4, 2019October 4, 2023 by Radu Tyrsina

Update not working when attempting to download the latest Windows 10 version? You’re not alone in experiencing this problem. Many folks are, but there are certain issues that are quite more interesting than others.

We came across some Windows 10 users who have been complaining that the Windows Update section within the Settings area, is 100% blank.

It’s quite strange for anyone to experience a problem where the Windows Update section is just a blank slate. This can cause folks to just want to revert back to Windows 7 because things are a lot simpler there seeing as Windows 7 is very mature.

Here is how to use Windows 7 forever

However, before running back to the old operating system, there is a chance we could help with your debacle.

How do I fix a blank screen on Windows 10 update?

Solution 1 – Try some commands in CMD

First off, we want you to try the following commands via CMD:

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

If that doesn’t work, press Windows key+R, then type services.msc to verify if the following services are fully up and operational:

Windows update.
Background Intelligence transfer service
Application Identity
Cryptographic service.

Solution 2 – Reset Windows 10 Update components

Still, you can reset Windows 10 Update components. The simplest method is to use the command line. To do that, follow the steps below:

Open Win + X menu and choose Command Prompt (Admin) from the list. You can do that by pressing the Windows Key + X shortcut.
Once the Command Prompt opens, run the commands below:

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
Ren C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
Ren C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 Catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver

Solution 3 – Reset your computer

Now, if you’ve attempted everything above, then we suggest performing a reset of your PC. That should fix most underlying problems. However, if not, then reinstalling Windows 10 completely might be the only option.

Yes, we know, it’s a tough decision, but sometimes things just don’t go as planned. No worries, we come to your help here: check out the complete guide of reinstalling your Windows 10.

Where’s the default download folder for Windows 10/11

Posted on June 4, 2019October 4, 2023 by Madalina Dinita

The Windows 10 Update tool allows the user to automatically download and install the latest version of Windows 10 (or any other version) on their computers.

Check out this list with all the versions of Windows 10 and their main features

Few users know they can use this file to install the latest Windows 10 version on other PCs as well, but finding the location of the download folder for some Windows 10 versions is a bit tricky.

Actually, the Windows 10 Update tool is a stub installer, which means it doesn’t require much space on your computer’s memory. Once you launch it, it automatically downloads all the latest Windows update files.

In order to use the Windows 10 Update tool on more than one computer, you must first find where its default download folder is. This action requires making a few changes in File Explorer, but you’ll eventually find the folder.

Also, many users encountered issues with installing the latest updates. For that, here is a full guide on how to solve the problem.

How to locate the default download folder for the Windows 10 versions

Go to This PC
Click on the View Menu > select Show/ Hide
Check the Hidden items checkbox

4. Once the option is activated, all the hidden files will appear on the list with a slightly transparent font.

5. Open the $WINDOWS.~BT file, where you’ll find the Windows 10 Update tool.

Speaking of the installation process of the Windows 10 versions, the Media Creation tool is the final solution users can resort to in case they encounter installation issues.

The bad news is that even this tool can break, leaving users with almost no option to complete the upgrade. Still, you can check out this guide on what to do if Windows 10 updates won’t install.

In case the Media Creation Tool doesn’t work, and you’re in desperate need for a fix to resume the upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10, you can also check the workarounds available in this fix article.

How to stop printing going to OneNote [SIMPLE GUIDE]

Posted on June 4, 2019October 4, 2023 by Ivan Jenic

Sometimes your printing can go to OneNote for some reason, and this can be a bit inconvenient at times. This isn’t a major issue, but more of a hindrance, and in this article we’ll show you how to fix this problem once and for all.

Every time I want to print something one note pops up. The biggest problem is that it prints one page that says nothing, but has one note printed on it. Waste of paper. How can I stop one note from coming up. I want to go straight to my printer as it used to.

What to do if default printer keeps changing to OneNote?

1. Change Default Printer

Open the Start Menu, locate Control Panel and click on it.
In the Control Panel window, locate and click on Devices and Printers.
Locate the icon of your printer and right-click on it.
Select Set as default printer.
Exit program and restart PC.

2. Disable Microsoft OneNote Automatic Startup

Start Control Panel.
Under Control Panel, click on System and Security.
Select Administrative Tools.
In the next window, locate and click on System Configuration.
Go to the Startup tab, and select OneNote.
Locate the OneNote‘s checkbox and uncheck it.
Click OK to apply the changes.
Exit program and restart computer.

3. Remove OneNote

Open Control Panel > Programs and Features.
In the next window, locate the Microsoft OneNote program, and then click on the Change.
Select Add or Remove Features > Continue.
Locate Microsoft OneNote and click on the drop-down.
In the drop-down menu, select Not Available.
Select Continue and follow on-screen commands to finish the process.
Restart computer.

Note: This procedure is exclusive to Windows 7 PCs.

There you go, three simple and fast solutions that can help you if your printing is going to printing going to OneNote. The first two solutions are universal, but the third one can be applied only to Windows 7 since newer versions of Windows come with OneNote built-in.

If you found our solutions helpful, feel free to let us know in the comments section below.

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Xbox ANZ teams up with Lynx to create Xbox-branded body spray, deodorant and shower gel

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

If Microsoft launched its Xbox Gear Store ahead of E3 last year, the Xbox Australia team just made a pretty surprising announcement for Xbox fans looking to show off their passion in a more subtle way. Lynx, the brand of male grooming products, will launch a range Xbox-branded body spray, deodorant and shower gel this July, exclusively in Australia and New Zealand.

Kudos to the @XboxANZ team for bringing fresh innovation and new IP (Intentional Persperation) to gaming! ????????????????????????‍♂️???? https://t.co/S4os30qLgg

— Aaron Greenberg ????????‍♂️????U (@aarongreenberg) June 4, 2019

“We see Xbox fans achieve incredible things every day, and we wanted to celebrate that elevated skill, passion and determination by creating something truly special. Now, powering up can be as simple as a quick spray before you head out the door,” said Tania Chee, Business Group Lead for Xbox ANZ in a statement . If you’re wondering what these Xbox-branded Lynx products smell like, the official announcement mentioned “a fresh scent of pulsing green citrus, featuring top notes of kaffir lime and winter lemon, aromatic herbal middle notes of mint and sage, and woody bottom notes of patchouli and clearwood.”

The Xbox ANZ team seems to be pretty interested in Xbox merchandise, and you may remember that them coming up with the Xbox Onesie a couple years ago. We don’t have pricing details about the Lynx Xbox range yet, and for now it doesn’t look like the products will be released in other markets.

The update source location does not support your system model [FIX]

Posted on June 4, 2019October 4, 2023 by Madalina Dinita

The update source location does not support your system model error can be problematic and it can lead to various issues on your PC. However, there’s a way to fix this problem, and in this article, we’re going to show you how to do it properly.

How to fix The update source location does not support your system model error?

1. Clean boot

Press both the Windows Key and R and type msconfig in the dialog box and press Enter.
Now, in the System Configuration window, select the General tab. Select Selective Startup section uncheck Load startup items.
Next, you’re going to head on over to the Service tab, and click on Disable all.
Restart your machine.

2. Modify the registry

Open the Run window, type regedit and press Enter.
In the Registry Editor navigate this path
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update.
Open up Auto Update, and delete RebootRequired.
Close the editor and restart your machine. Hopefully, The update-source location does not support your system model error won’t bother you anymore.

3. Run DISM

From the Start Menu, open your Command Prompt as administrator.
Type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter.
When it’s done, type in DISM /image:C: /cleanup-image /revertpendingactions and press Enter.
Restart your machine.

4. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Download the program from the official Microsoft website.
Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter.
Now select Windows Update and click Next.
Click on Try troubleshooting as an administrator option, and click on Next.
Wait until the troubleshooter fixes the problem and click Close.

5. Check your firewall

Open Windows Firewall.
Now, click on Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.
Now, the Allowed App windows will open.
Click on the Change Settings button.
Check the Private and Public checkboxes for the applications you want to allow through the firewall.
Click OK to save your new settings.

The update source location does not support your system model error can be problematic, but we hope that you managed to fix it using our solutions. If our solutions worked for you, feel free to let us know in the comments section.

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Disable OneDrive pop-ups in Windows 10/11 [QUICK WAYS]

Posted on June 4, 2019October 4, 2023 by Ivan Jenic

Even though it’s one of the most reliable services of its kind, you can easily say that OneDrive is Microsoft’s forced cloud solution. With Windows 10 you get OneDrive, like it or not.

The fact that you don’t use it won’t stop OneDrive from working in the background or popping out from time to time.

Even though the application offers 5GB of free storage space upon sign-up, there’s a large number of users that are more keen to use alternatives like Dropbox or GoogleDrive.

On the other hand, there’s a group of users who are satisfied with the browser version and find the integrated desktop client unnecessary.

For all of you having a hard time with OneDrive pop-ups and resource hogging, we’ve listed five workarounds that should help.

What can I do to stop OneDrive pop-ups in Windows 10? The simplest solution is to stop the OneDrive process from starting with the OS. By default, OneDrive starts automatically when you sign in to Windows 10. If that doesn’t work, you can disable it or reset it.

If you want to know how to do that, check the solutions below.

How to put a leash on your OneDrive

Prevent OneDrive from starting with the system
Hide OneDrive
Disable OneDrive completely
Reset OneDrive

Solution 1 – Prevent OneDrive from starting with the system

If you’re not using OneDrive and have an issue with pop-ups, the first thing you could do is preventing its startup. Once stopped, the OneDrive process won’t start with the system so you can use Windows in an uninterrupted manner.

To do so, follow these steps:

Right-click the taskbar (or Start) and open Task Manager.
Open Startup tab.
Right-click on OneDrive and click Disable in the pop-up menu.
Close the Task Manager and restart the PC.

That should prevent OneDrive from starting with your system. Hopefully, this will also speed up your startup a bit, as OneDrive will no longer have to try to sync with the server.

READ ALSO: Startup Manager in Windows 10: What it is and how to use

Solution 2 – Hide OneDrive

If you’re bothered by the program’s File Explorer integration, you can hide it. Keep in mind that OneDrive can’t be uninstalled in a standard way so this is your best bet to remove it from the user interface. This is how:

Right-click OneDrive icon in the Notification area.
Open Settings and uncheck all boxes under General.
Open the Backup tab.
Make sure that Photos and videos and Screenshot options are un-checked.
Open the Account tab and click Choose folders.
Under Sync your OneDrive files to this PC, uncheck all boxes and click OK to confirm.
Now, right-click OneDrive icon in the Notification area again and open Settings.
Open the Account tab and click Unlink this PC.
You should be prompted with Welcome to OneDrive box. Close it.
Now, open File Explorer and right-click OneDrive.
Open Properties.
On the General tab, check Hidden box.
Hit Apply and OK.

That should completely hide OneDrive from your interface.

READ ALSO: There was a problem connecting to OneDrive [Fix]

Solution 3 – Disable OneDrive completely

Since OneDrive is an integrated piece of system software, Hero and Microsoft occasionally likes to do things the hard way, so disabling OneDrive isn’t exactly the simplest procedure.

A non-tech-savvy user may have troubles sorting things out. However, we listed the detailed step-by-step, so you can do it in less than a minute:

Press Windows key + R to open a Run dialog box.
In the Run command line type gpedit.msc and press Enter.
Navigate to OneDrive in the by following this path:¤Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > OneDrive.
In OneDrive screen open Settings.
Open Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage.
Under Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage, click Enabled.
Confirm with OK and close the window.

That will prevent OneDrive from syncing to the cloud and remove it from the File Explorer navigation panel.

We have to mention that this solution applies to Windows 10 PRO/Enterprise versions, as Local Group Policy Editor is not present in Windows 10 Home. If you want to install Group Policy on Windows 10 Home, check the link below.

READ ALSO: How to Install Group Policy Editor on Windows 10 Home

Solution 4 – Reset OneDrive

If you are keen to use OneDrive but have issues with the desktop client, you can reset it and try again. After certain updates, users reported numerous OneDrive issues like bugs, faulty syncing and other, similar errors.

In case you have any issues, you can resolve them this way by using Windows Power Shell:

In Windows Search type Windows Power Shell, right-click the first result and choose to Run as Administrator.
In the command line type the following command and press Enter:

Stop-Process -processname “OneDrive” -ErrorAction SilentlyContinueStart-Process “$env:LOCALAPPDATAMicrosoftOneDriveOneDrive.exe” /reset -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
After the OneDrive process is stopped, lets move on to the next command.

Remove-Item -Path “HKCU:SoftwareMicrosoftOneDrive” -Force -RecurseRemove-Item -Path “$env:LOCALAPPDATAMicrosoftOneDrive” -Force -Recurse
This command deleted registry entries. Enter the next command.

Move-Item -Path “$env:ONEDRIVE” -Destination “$env:ONEDRIVE Backup”
And finally, we can finalize reset with the last command.

try {Start-Process “$env:SYSTEMROOTSystem32OneDriveSetup.exe”} catch {Start-Process “$env:SYSTEMROOTSysWOW64OneDriveSetup.exe”}
A new installation process should start and, after it’s done, you only need to log in with your Microsoft Account.

That should resolve any bugs, glitches or stalls with syncing processes.

Sign up for OneDrive

At the end, if you can’t beat them, join them. If your issue is solely related to annoying pop-ups, you may as well sign up and resolve it completely.

Microsoft decided to present OneDrive as a built-in app in Windows 10 and there’s only so much you can do to get it out of your sight. The answer to ‘Why?’ is beyond our power.

If it bothers you as well, hope that one of these solutions helped you get rid of it. It can be a little tricky to keep OneDrive in check, but if you follow the steps correctly, you shouldn’t have much of a problem.

For any other questions or working solutions that you found, please post in the comments section below and we’ll be sure to take a look.

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How to download an archive of your Microsoft account data

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft lets you download an archive of all the data you’ve created across its services, such as search, browsing and location history. This allows you to backup and store your Microsoft activities, or use the data to extract information about how you use Microsoft services. It could also assist you as you migrate to another technology provider.

To begin, head to your Microsoft Account page at account.microsoft.com. You may be prompted to login to your account; enter your password or acknowledge a Microsoft Authenticator confirmation on your phone.

You’ll land on your account homepage, which gives you an overview of everything associated with your Microsoft account. Click “Privacy” in the top navigation menu. You’ll be prompted to enter your password – or use Microsoft Authenticator – again, due to the sensitivity of these settings.

The Microsoft Privacy dashboard will display, which lets you control how Microsoft uses your data. The relevant link here is the “Download your data” tab underneath the main banner.

On the “Download your data” screen, click the “Create new archive” button. You’ll see a popup which lets you choose which data types to include in the archive. Available data sources include your browsing history, search history, location history and all spoken voice commands, as well as usage information for apps, services, films and music delivered through the Microsoft Store.

Tick the checkbox for each data type you’d like to archive and then press the “Create archive” button. The process may take a few minutes to complete, while Microsoft collates all the relevant information. Your download will then begin in your browser.

If you leave the page while your archive is still being created, you’ll be able to return to the “Download your data” screen to access it later. It will display under the “Archives” heading once it’s ready to download. Archives are automatically removed after “a few days” to help protect your privacy.

You should remember that the data archive isn’t intended for direct consumption. The data is delivered as a set of JSON files, which is a structured format for key/value pairs. Although the files are essentially plain text and can be opened in any text editor, some of the values may appear meaningless or be difficult to interpret without some understanding of what they represent and how they’re stored.

The data archive does not include any data you create within Microsoft apps and services. Think of it as an archive of everything directly associated with your Microsoft account, not the files you’ve created with the account. You can usually export data from apps using the apps themselves – for example, to get an archive of your Outlook emails, you can visit outlook.live.com/mail/options/general/export and click the blue “Export mailbox” button.

The ability to create an account data archive ensures Microsoft’s services remain GDPR complaint. It allows you to move away from Microsoft’s ecosystem, or scrape your own Microsoft data for any insights you’re looking for. The data could be used to create custom spreadsheets, databases or applications which help visualise your Microsoft activities, giving you a record of how you used Microsoft services which exists long after the apps themselves are gone.

iTunes will stay on Windows despite Apple killing off the macOS version

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

One of the big announcements from Apple made during its WWDC 2019 keynote yesterday is that iTunes will soon go away on Macs. Later this Fall, the next version of macOS called Catalina will introduce new Music, Podcasts and TV apps for macOS users. Apple now thinks that having dedicated apps on the desktop is better than an all-in-one app like iTunes, but for now this change will only affect Mac users.

Indeed, iTunes for Windows is here to stay, for now at least. Apple didn’t mention what would happen to the Windows app during yesterday’s keynote, but the company did inform the press later on that iTunes on Windows would continue to function, without specifying if the app would continue to get new features. Here’s what Ars Technica reported yesterday:

Apple says users of iTunes under Microsoft Windows will not see any changes. It won’t be broken up into several apps; it will work just like it does now. However, Apple did not provide any clarification about what support will be like for future features. The company simply says that Windows users will continue to have the same experience as before and that it is not announcing any plans to end support for iTunes in Windows.

Because Apple has yet to launch web apps for the iTunes Store and Apple Music, iTunes remains a very important piece of software on Windows. Apple mentioned yesterday that there are now 100 million active Mac users worldwide, which is a drop in the water compared to the 1.5 billion Windows PCs out there. Most iTunes users are probably on Windows, where the app also provides access to podcasts, audiobooks, movies and TV shows. The app also launched on the Windows 10 Microsoft Store last year, where it remains one of the top free apps along with Spotify and Netflix.

DNS Server Not Authoritative for Zone: 3 Ways to Fix

Posted on June 3, 2019March 27, 2024 by Matthew Adams

Many users reported DNS server not authoritative for zone message in Command Prompt, which can be a problem.

If you want to learn more about DNS servers, we have a great guide on how to check and change the DNS server on your PC, so you should read it. Learn how to solve this error by following the steps below.

What does DNS server not authoritative for zone mean?

This error means that non-authoritative name servers don’t have original source files of the domain’s zone.

Instead, the name server has a cache file for the domains made from previous lookups.

How do I fix the DNS server not authoritative for Zone error?

You can try this quick workaround before using our other solutions:

Use PowerShell or any other command line tool instead.

1. Run a System File Checker scan

Some users have confirmed that running a System File Checker scan within the Command Prompt fixed the error for them. To do that in Win 10, press the Windows key + X hotkey.
Click Command Prompt (Admin) to open the CP window.
Before running an SFC scan, run the following command: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
Then run this command: sfc /scannow
Wait for the SFC scan to finish, which might take about 30 minutes or longer. If the scan results say Windows Resource Protection fixed something, restart the desktop or laptop.

After doing that, check if the DNS server not authoritative for zone error 9009 is gone.

In any case, you have another valuable dedicated repair solution that may support you in solving this issue. Namely, it will diagnose your PC system and detect broken system files, corrupted Registry files, or junk files.

2. Open the Command Prompt from its folder

Press Windows key + S hotkey.
Enter cmd in the search box that opens.
Right-click the Command Prompt to select Open file location, which opens the folder shown directly below.
Right-click Command Prompt in the Windows System folder and select Run as administrator.

After doing this, check if DNS server not authoritative for zone SCCM error is gone.

3. Set up a new Command Prompt shortcut

Right-click the desktop and select New and then Shortcut.
Then enter %COMSPEC% in the Type the location text box.
Press the Next button.
Enter Command Prompt in the Type a name text box.
Select the Finish option to add the shortcut to the desktop as in the shot below.

As you can see, fixing DNS server not authoritative for zone DHCP issue is pretty simple, and we hope that our solutions helped you fix this problem on your computer.

In case you have additional problems, we have a great guide on DNS issues that can help you fix them.

What method did you use to fix this issue? Let us know in the comments below.

How to Get Rid of Lines When Printing Pictures

Posted on June 3, 2019October 4, 2023 by Ivan Jenic

Instances of printed images having fine lines aren’t too uncommon. That likely results from low ink levels or issues with the ink toner or cartridge itself that might cause fine lines to appear. So, let’s find out how to get rid of lines when printing pictures.

Some also reported printer nozzles getting clogged, being another possible reason why printer photos have lines. Many affected users shared their problems, hoping for applicable solutions.

“My printer is Deskjet 6940. When printing photos I get striations (thin, dim straight lines) in areas of solid color, especially in black areas. Has anyone esperienced this? What is the remedy?”

Read the instructions below and fix the problem with printed photos having lines now.

How do I remove lines from a picture when printing?

1. Check photo resolution

Typically, images of low resolution don’t look great when printed on plain paper, even though those might look marginally better on glossy or photographic print papers. Print size matters too, as a small image, when stretched leads to the appearance of fine lines in the printed image.

So, it would be best to refrain from printing low-resolution images. Also, this does not point to any issues with the printer itself. However, if it is a high-resolution image that you are trying to print, try out the following recommendations.

2. Check cartridges

See if there is enough ink in the cartridges, as low ink levels are often a sure-shot reason for vertical lines to appear in a print.

If the ink levels are low, you can still print a page or two by gently shaking the cartridge, even though the best thing to do here will be to replace the same altogether.

3. Clean printer nozzles

Printer nozzles tend to pick up dirt or other foreign particles over time, which in turn, obstruct the normal flow of ink. This is particularly true if the printer has been lying idle for some time. Thankfully, cleaning the nozzles is no big deal, as all printers come with a self-cleaning mechanism for the same.

That, again, can be accessed in the maintenance section and requires printing a page for the cleaning to be done. Sometimes, you might be required to perform the cleaning act multiple times until you get rid of lines when printing pictures.

4. Printer resolution

Oftentimes, the improper resolution setting too can lead to lines appearing in printed photos. The best thing to do here is to set your printer to print at the recommended DPI settings.

With DPI set at an acceptable limit, the printer will have adequate room to adjust the dot pitch to allow for best-quality prints devoid of interrupting lines in between.

So, this should make for a comprehensive tutorial on how to get rid of lines appearing in printed pictures. However, if the lines still appear, contact the support service and have your printer checked.

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Xbox Game Pass for PC gives you unlimited access to over 100 titles

Posted on June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by Milan Stanojevic

Microsoft announced the launch of a new Xbox Game Pass for PCs. The company plans to offer a subscription-based model to PC gamers allowing them to enjoy over 100 games.

They upcoming Game Pass PC version will work on a similar pattern to the Xbox console. You can download, install and play games on your PC.

However, you need to have a compatible gaming PC to enjoy the new subscription-based Game Pass service.

The new service is going to expand the existing gaming capabilities of your PC.

Currently, the Xbox Game Pass only supports some titles released by Microsoft on Windows PCs. Microsoft already started to work on this project.

The company is working to include Sega, Deep Silver, Bethesda, Paradox Interactive and Devolver Digital in a collaboration with more than 75 developers.

Microsoft promised that the PC Game Pass will offer titles on the same day of their official release day. Surprising, you will get a discount of 10 percent on the purchase of some specific games with DLC. You will also get a discount of 20 percent on purchase from Microsoft Store.

And just as we committed on the console, it is our intent to include new games from Xbox Game Studios in Xbox Game Pass for PC the same day as their global release, including titles from newly acquired studios like Obsidian and inXile. We’re working with over 75 developers and publishers to bring PC content to the service and we’ll ensure the library remains curated and full of great PC titles across a variety of genres, with new games added every month.

No subscription plans announced yet

However, Microsoft has not shared some important details regarding the project. We don’t have any idea about the pricing.

We already know that Xbox offers a monthly subscription of $10 with a limited set of titles. Therefore, we can expect Microsoft to set a price range of $15-20 to offer more than 100 games on the PC.

Additionally, it remains to be seen if Xbox One Game Pass users can use their existing subscription to access the games on their PC. There is a slight possibility that Microsoft may force them to purchase two different subscriptions.

Microsoft has yet to announce the complete list of games available on the new game pass.

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Skype for Web now offers screen sharing options on Chrome

Posted on June 3, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

Microsoft recently released a new preview version of Skype for Web. Microsoft announced that the preview version brings screen sharing capabilities on Chrome. The update takes the tool to version 8.46.76.59.

A lot of new applications emerged giving tough competition to Microsoft’s VOIP tool. As a result, the big M decided to add more features to Skype.

This update eliminates the need for any third party tools or plug-ins to get the screen sharing feature in your web client. The new feature allows users to share their screens during Skype calls in Chrome.

As you already know, the screen sharing feature was previously restricted only to the Desktop application. Microsoft recently brought this feature to additional platforms.

The company offered the screen sharing feature to mobile users in April this year. Now, with the release for the web client, this feature is available on each and every platform running Skype v8.

Currently, support is only limited to Google Chrome version 72 or later. However, we expect this feature to be available in the new Chromium-based Edge as well.

For the time being, there is no official confirmation from the company in this regard.

Skype for Web screen sharing issues

However, not everything went smootly for all users.

For example, one Skype user took it to Microsoft’s forum to report an issue affecting the release:

Screen Sharing indeed works now in the Chrome browser, but a significant limitation should be mentioned: Screen sharing with sending video is not yet enabled. This feature is available with the installable Skype client.

We hope that Microsoft releases a patch to fix this issue soon.

The availability of the screen sharing feature on the web client comes in handy in business environments for collaboration purposes.

Users can log in to their accounts to share presentations, documents, and spreadsheets with their colleagues or friends. You can even borrow your friend’s system to engage in an online meeting on the go.

Try screen sharing now

If you are interested in testing the screen sharing feature, you can simply try the Skype for Web preview.

The feature should be available on the official Skype for Web version in the coming months.

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Antivirus tests confirm Windows Defender offers 100% malware protection

Posted on June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by Milan Stanojevic

Due to the increasing number of malware attacks worldwide, using a reliable antivirus solution is extremely important. An outdated antivirus solution can expose your system to millions of security threats out there.

The security experts at AV-TESTS conducted a new series of tests on the antivirus programs currently available on the market.

Generally speaking, major security products including McAfee, Bitdefender, Symantec, F-Secure, Kaspersky Lab got a good score in the March/April 2019 test results.

The company revealed that all of them scored 6 points in the performance, protection, and usability test.

The second batch of antivirus solutions included: Windows Defender, AhnLab, VIPRE Security, AVG, Avira, and Avast.

Most Windows 10 users underestimate the capabilities of their built-in security product. This native security solution comes pre-installed on all Windows devices.

Windows Defender gets a high AV-TESTS score

The research conducted by AV-TESTS proved that Windows Defender is one of the best security solutions out there.

Surprisingly, Windows Defender scored a total of 17.5 points. The individual scores for usability, protection, and performance are 6, 6 and 5.5 points respectively.

As a matter of fact, the test results for the month of March and April show that Windows Defender provided 100% protection against 0-day malware attacks.

When browsing the web, the built-in security solution didn’t generate any false alarms. However, the research firm performed a security scan and says that a legit application was mistakenly considered to be malware.

This is not an alarming condition because AV-TEST considers 3 warnings as an industry average.

Make sure you use a top-notch antivirus solution and install the latest patches as soon as they’re out to keep your computer protected.

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There was a problem connecting to the wireless display [EXPERT FIX]

Posted on June 3, 2019April 15, 2024 by Ivan Jenic

There is a lot of reports from users facing problems connecting to a wireless display. This, however, shouldn’t be too big of an issue considering that it’s just a few simple steps that can effectively resolve the error.

Users were not satisfied with wireless monitor connection issues.

I’m using an Asus X99 Deluxe motherboard that has built in wifi. The wireless display I’m trying to connect to is a Samsung UA65JS9000 Smart SUHD. The router I’m using to connect the two is a Linksys AC1900 EA6900. I put both the TV and computer on the same wifi network and I see that they detect each other. I enabled network sharing and made sure my TV was not blocked in the sharing options.

Read about the solutions below.

Why my PC won’t connect to a wireless monitor?

1. Reinstall the network driver

Launch Device Manager. Simply type Device Manager in the Cortana search box and select from the search results shown.
Search Network adaptor and expand the same.
Right-click on the device and select Uninstall.
When it’s done, close all open windows and restart your PC.
Windows will automatically install the Network adapter driver once it reboots.
Check if this solves the problem.

Additionally, if you need to manage your drivers smoothly and without other faults, it is a better idea to try dedicated driver updater software.

2. Update Windows

Click on Start > Setting > Update & Security.
In the Windows Update section, there should be a Check Now button to check if there is any new update available.
Or if you have opted for the auto download option, the updates should already have downloaded and might be awaiting your confirmation for installation. In that case, click on the Install Now button and restart your PC when prompted.
Check if you are able to connect to the wireless display now.

3. Run in Compatibility Mode

Type Run programs in Cortana search box and select Run programs made for the previous version of Windows.
This will launch the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter.
Click on Next for the troubleshooter process to begin.
From the list of programs shown, select the one that applies to your Display Adapter.
Follow on-screen instructions.

In the end, what can be said is that your inability to connect to a wireless display is mostly due to driver issues. As such, updating the respective drivers should be the most logical solution to your problem. Also, you can try rolling back to the previous version of Windows 10.

FIX: Origin failed to load webpage

Posted on June 3, 2019October 4, 2023 by Madalina Dinita

Some users reported experiencing an issue with Origin where the platform fails to load certain webpages.

In order to install Origin, you first need to download the installer from EA‘s website.

Unexpected issues sometimes do occur, and users receive the error message Error Loading Webpage on Origin. This error message prevents users from completing the Origin setup properly.

This sudden stop of the Origin installation process could be triggered by incorrect internet connectivity settings, app permission issues and more.

Read on to learn how you can fix this problem.

7 steps to fix Origin webpage loading errors

Turn off the Windows Firewall
Disable your third-party anti-malware software
Run as administrator
Remove proxy
Remove ad blockers from your browser
Allow the app permission through Windows Firewall
Clear browser cache

1. Turn off the Windows Firewall

Sometimes, Windows Firewall may block certain app permissions from making changes to the system.

Disable Windows Defender Firewall following these steps:

Open the Control Panel
Click System and Security

Select Windows Defender Firewall > select Turn Windows Firewall on or off
Select Turn Windows Defender Firewall off (not recommended)
Click OK to make sure the changes were saved.

2. Disable third-party anti-malware software

Origin permission could be blocked by your antivirus or anti-malware solution as well.

Open your antivirus and find the option allowing you to disable it.

Try installing Origin, if it still does not work, make sure to turn your antivirus back on afterward.

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3. Run as administrator

Make sure to run the Origin installer as an administrator.

Running the installer as administrator offers it higher priority when it comes to making system changes.

Right click on the Origin installer and select Run as administrator in order to go through with the process.

4. Remove proxy

Removing proxy servers seemed to have helped many users with this specific issue.

To remove proxy servers in Google Chrome, follow these steps:

Select the Three dots icon in the top right corner of Chrome > open Settings

Scroll down and click Advanced > go to System > open Proxy Settings

In the Connections tab > click LAN Settings

Under Proxy Servers, make sure to have Use a proxy server for your LAN box unticked > press OK

Check to see if this made any change.

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5. Remove ad blockers from your browser

Ad blocking plug-ins are usually used to stop ads from popping up on websites.

Sometimes, these ad blockers could interfere with certain app or software activities.

Disable your ad blocker through Google Chrome by following these steps:

Click the three dots icon in the top right corner of Chrome > expand More tools > select Extensions

Click the toggle next to your ad blocker – turning gray means it is disabled

Check to see if this had any impact.

6. Allow Origin through Windows Firewall

Manually allow permission for the Origin setup to run through Windows Firewall.

In order to perform this task, follow these steps:

First you need to download the Origin installer from the official website
Try running the installer – you will receive the same error message
Press the Windows logo key + R on your keyboard > type %appdata% in the Run box and hit Enter

Open the Origin folder > open Thinsetup folder and then the folder it contains – having the version of your setup
Copy the address link located in the address bar
Open Control Panel > select System and Security

Select Windows Defender Firewall > choose Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall

In the Search box, paste the link of the setup location and hit Enter
Select OriginThinSetupInternal > click Open > select Add
Check the boxes next to Private and Public > click OK
Go to the file location, right click OriginThinSetupInternal and select Run as administrator.

7. Clear browser cache

Having too much data stored in your browser could cause Origin to stop working.

Clear your browser‘s cache in order to fix this problem.

To clear the cache in Google Chrome, follow these steps:

Click the Three dots icon on the top right corner of Google Chrome
Select More tools > click Clear browsing data

Choose a time range to delete the data, selecting All time is recommended in order to make Chrome work better
Select what kind of information you’d want to delete
Click Clear data.

Hopefully, at least one of our solutions helped you to fix this Origin install issue.

If you found this article helpful, leave us a comment in the comment section below.

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Windows 10 PWA Twitter app updated with multi-account setting

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Kareem Anderson

As Microsoft begins to pin part of its app platform on developers investing in Progressive Webs Apps, Twitter is providing the company with a reassuring example of how beneficial PWA development can be for both businesses and users.

Twitter introduced its multi-user account support setting to iOS and Android a few months back but the development time between its dedicated app and PWA engineering continues to shrink as the company is now rolling that setting out to its PWA offering on Windows 10.

In true PWA fashion, multi-user support is being applied on the backend of the app and will be pushed to all PWA supported platforms such as Twitter Lite, mobile.twitter.com, the Microsoft Store and Chrome Web Store as an extension.

The implementation may leave some questioning the discoverability of the new setting but it’s available nonetheless in the under the original account icon in the top right corner of the app. Once the account icon is selected, a new “+” icon should be visible to the top left allowing users to then add an additional account to the same app and allow for easy switching between the two.

While Twitter represents a resource heavy company that can apply broad sweeping changes to the various platforms its product is available to, it’s PWA offering on the web and Windows 10 continues to highlight why Google and Microsoft are so keen to the idea of PWA’s being the future of experiences. The write-once dream is within grasps if developers should choose to take it and companies such as Google and Microsoft continue to build up platforms that put those experiences at the center.

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Xbox Events app launches on iOS and Android just in time for E3

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Kareem Anderson

In preparation of a litany of Xbox news, Microsoft is rolling out an Xbox Events app for mobile with a section specifically dedicated for E3 2019 news.

As of now, anyone downloading the app will give users a placeholder display as the app carries a beta tag and much of the content that is supposed to be in there is still under embargo from Microsoft. Presumably, the app will receive one more update prior to E3 2019 that removes the beta tag as well as populates the app with some content by this weekend that includes streams, trailers, and press briefs.

Windows Central is currently reporting that the Xbox Events app will live beyond E3 2019 convention and find some use during Gamescom and XO fan events later this year.

Microsoft has a lot to talk about in the way of Xbox news at the upcoming E3 2019 convention and the new Xbox Events app should be buzzing with notifications most of the week with announcements ranging from cloud gaming to the potential specs and design of the new slate of Xbox consoles coming to gamers in the coming years.

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[Updated] Support for the Xbox One Wireless controller is coming to iOS 13 and tvOS later this year

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Apple just kicked off its WWDC developer conference a couple of minutes ago, and the company announced some big news for tvOS, the software platforms that powers the company’s Apple TV devices. Indeed, the next major update to tvOS will introduce support for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 controllers, which are the two most popular Bluetooth controllers in the market.

Until now, tvOS only supported controllers that are part of Apple’s Made for iPhone (MFi) program. Gaming on the Apple TV never really took over the years because the set top boxes don’t ship with a built-in controller, and many tvOS games are also optimized for the Apple TV remote and not MFi controllers. This could all change with Apple TV owners now being able to connect Xbox One and PS4 controllers via Bluetooth.

This wasn’t mentioned during Apple’s WWDC opening keynote, but iOS 13 will also bring support for the Xbox One Wireless controller on iPhones and iPads later this year.

ICYMI: @Apple announced at WWDC today that Xbox Controllers with Bluetooth will be supported on the next versions of tvOS and iOS. Thrilled to bring the award-winning controller to more gamers later this year. ????????????

— Larry Hryb ????????☁ (@majornelson) June 3, 2019

Apple is also gearing up to launch its Arcade game subscription service later this Fall, which will be available on tvOS, iOS, and macOS. Obviously, Apple really needed to support the most popular wireless controllers on its Apple TV if it ever wants to be taken seriously as a gaming company, and we’re glad the company finally did it. That’s still a bit late, and we reported last year that Microsoft had to remove Minecraft on the Apple TV due to low usage.

Updated June 4: Microsoft has since confirmed that iOS13 will also bring support for the Xbox Wireless controller on iOS devices, and we’ve updated our post to reflect that.

Customise your World of Warcraft user interface [TIPS & TRICKS]

Posted on June 3, 2019October 4, 2023 by Ivan Jenic

World of Warcraft is an amazing adventure that is more of a lifestyle than a passing, forgettable gaming experience. You invest a formidable part of your life to enjoy every instance of it.

While the newbies are more concentrated about learning elementary features, advanced players look for ways to actually improve the game.

The vanilla game interface is, to some instincts, cluttered. So, many users prefer a more informative UI. It’s a thing of taste and play style.

There are so many different addons, and novices to UI modding can get confused. So, we’ve found some tips for customising your WoW UI on Reddit, in case you want to bring some freshness to your surroundings.

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How can I change WOW’s UI? The easiest way to change how UI works is through the game’s settings. Some pro gamers shared their settings and how they work. For even more customisation, download and use addons like OPie, Aura Frames or Prat 3.0.

To download and learn how to use these addons, check the guide below.

Useful tips for customising your WoW user interface on Windows 10

Limit Action Bars

Reduce the number of bars. Use static or modifier paging instead:

Get OPie to reduce more stuff off your bars (professions, mounts, raid marking, etc)
Set bars to hide until mouse-over, or hide in combat if you don’t like OPie.
Consolidate your action bars. Use something like TellMeWhen or Watcher to manage rotations/CDs.
Additionally, you can hide hotkeys.

Remove buff/debuff prompts

Use an addon to remove clustering buff/debuffs prompts:

Use an aura addon, like Aura Frames, and set up the buff filtering to only show long duration buffs on the edge of your screen. Short duration (less than 60 seconds) buffs and all debuffs should be showed in the middle.
Remove duplicate auras. Each buff/debuff should only appear in once place at a time.

Chat Window

You should make it simple and stick to the essentials:

Use Prat 3.0 to optimise your chat window. Remove all unnecessary features like fonts modifier, buttons and other.

Cooldowns

Your cooldowns are very important, so place them in a visible place.
Best-suited for the job are WeakAuras, TellMeWhen, or a well placed/tweaked Bartender4 action bar.

Damage Per Second Meter

Get Skada with Skada Chat Frame Integrator and have it hidden.
The other possibilities are:
– Change DPS Meter colours to 0 opacity title/background.
– Shrink Damage Meter. Reduce it to yourself, raid DPS and top 3 DPS.
– Get rid of the healing meter.

Frames

Don’t use both frames and Personal Resource Display. Either use PRD and KUI nameplates or hide PRD and use unit frames like HealBot Continued or Shadowed Unit Frames.
Remove portraits, as they add distraction to a frame.
Get rid of Combat Text from frames.
Remove Raid Leader/Masterlooter/Assist (unless you are the raid leader).
Customize your raid frames. For Tank/DPS place frames to on side of the screen and show the less possible info (only HP, name, buffs/debuffs). For Healer place frames in the middle as they are important for your tasks.
The target of target frame only needs to display the unit name (and health bar), remove all the other text from it.

Mini-map

Make sure you set all mini-map icons to hide unless you point the mouse.
Remove the sub-zone on your mini-map.
Get rid of bag bars and micro menu. You can bind keys.

Miscellaneous

Use eAlign to create alignment grid and create order.
When aligning, be sure to leave screen edges empty for better orientation.
Hide/remove EXP bar.
Always use same fonts.

Scrolling Combat Text

Remove Scrolling Combat Text, as it is expendable.
On the other hand, if you want to keep it, use matching fonts and limit its output. We don’t want inputs on every hit.

ToolTip

Use TipTac to move your ToolTip, hide auras and set font and bars.

As we already mentioned, UI tweaks are better suited for advanced users. However, the newcomers can customise UI, as well. But keep in mind that there are a lot of addons and thing can get confusing fast.

For starters, we advise using an addon pack, like ElvUI. Later, when you get accustomed, you can pick individual mods.

Other addons and addon packs that might interest you are: Deadly Boss Mods, Move Anything, Dynamic Cam, Omen Threat Meter, and Details ! Damage Meter.

If you want to clean up you interface, add new things, or change the way that WoW feels on Windows 10, feel free to try any of theses addons to take your gaming to the next level.

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We hope you’ll find these tips helpful. What are your favourite UI addons for World of Warcraft? Leave the answer along with any other question you may have in the comments section below.

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