Quite a significant number of Outlook users have recently reported they can’t use their Outlook account properly due to an error message informing them that their mailbox folders have conflicting names.
Outlook users rushed to the Microsoft Forum searching for a solution, only to get disappointed. Microsoft’s Support engineers suggested using a different web browser, but haven’t been able to offer a permanent solution.
How can I fix Outlook mailbox name conflicts?
Outlook folders in your mailbox have name conflicts error can prevent you from sending and receiving emails on your PC. This can be a big problem, and speaking of Outlook problems, here are some similar issues that users reported:
Two folders in your mailbox have the same name (Hotmail)
This is just a variation of this problem, and if you ever encounter this issue, simply remove your Outlook account and add it once again.
Some users suggest that you might be able to fix the problem by using a POP account, so be sure to consider that option as well.
One or more folders have the same name as the following default Outlook folders
Outlook has a list of default folders, and if you or your email client creates new folders that have the same name as the default folders, you’ll encounter this problem.
To fix it, remove or rename the duplicated directories and the issue should be resolved.
Outlook one or more of the folders in your mailbox is named incorrectly
This is just a variation of the main error, and it’s usually caused if one of your folders is using the reserved names.
Simply delete or rename those folders and the issue should be fixed.
Outlook folders won’t delete, sync, update
Not being able to sync your folders can be a problem for most Outlook users.
If you’re having this issue, be sure to try some of our solutions from this article.
You should also try to rename the email in Outlook but for now, let’s fix the current problem with the solutions below.
1. Reinstall Outlook
If you’re having this problem on your Windows 10 PC, you might be able to solve it simply by reinstalling Outlook. Sometimes, your Outlook installation might be corrupted, which can lead to this and many other problems.
There are many ways to reinstall an application, but the best one is to use dedicated software. If you’re not familiar, PC cleaner software is a special application designed to remove unwanted and unnecessary data from your PC.
These applications are able to detect leftover files and old registry entries and remove them from your PC. Many of them also have built-in uninstaller utilities, which is very handy.
All these applications are quite similar in terms of functionality, and each of them will be able to remove any application from your PC.
Once you uninstall Outlook using one of these applications, install it again and check if the problem is resolved.
If you want to remove any software leftovers from your Windows 10 PC, follow the simple steps from this handy guide.
2. Remove and add your Outlook account
According to users, if you’re getting Outlook folders in your mailbox have name conflicts error message, the problem might be your Outlook account.
Sometimes, your Outlook account can get corrupted, and to fix this issue, it’s advised to remove your Outlook account.
Keep in mind that removing your Outlook account won’t remove your emails from Microsoft servers, so you should be still able to access them. Once you remove your Outlook account, add it once again and check if that solves the issue.
This is a simple solution, but many users reported that it worked for them, so feel free to try it out.
If you’re getting Outlook folders in your mailbox have name conflicts in your current email client, you might be able to fix the problem by switching to a client.
Although Outlook is great, sometimes certain issues can appear, and if reinstalling the application doesn’t help, maybe you should consider switching to a different email client.
A good email client is Mailbird, which is essential if you want to organize your emails and access all your accounts from one place. You can find many alternatives that will cause you less trouble.
This email client comes with additional built-in features like premade email templates, automated signatures, and great encryption.
If email is one of your main means of communication, Mailbird will provide you with integrated productivity features.
Mailbird
Schedule your emails, set reminders, integrate your favorite plug-ins, and more with Mailbird.
One or more folders in your mailbox have name conflicts with others or system reserved names.
Folders with these names can’t be downloaded by your IMAP e-mail program.
Junk
Please connect to your mailbox using your Web browser and rename those folders. Once renamed, those folders will be displayed in your IMAP e-mail application correctly.
Outlook folders in your mailbox have name conflicts error can appear if you have folders that have the same name in your inbox. Many users reported that they have two Junk folders in Outlook, and this is most likely the cause of the problem.
Most users have only one Junk folder on their account, but if you have two Junk folders, you might be able to fix this problem simply by renaming or deleting one Junk folder.
According to users, only one of these folders can be deleted, so delete one Junk folder and check if that solves the problem.
If you don’t want to delete this folder, you can also rename it, and that will solve the problem as well. Several users suggested that you log in to the web version of Outlook and rename or delete the problematic directory from there.
Many users reported that this solution worked for them, so we strongly suggest you try it out. Although the Junk folder is the usual problem, sometimes you might see other duplicated folders.
If so, remove or rename them, and the problem should be resolved.
5. Use POP instead of IMAP account
If you’re having problems with Outlook folders in your mailbox have name conflicts error message, you might be able to fix the problem by using POP protocol when adding your Outlook account.
In case you’re not familiar, the POP protocol is older and has certain disadvantages over the newer IMAP protocol.
The POP protocol will download the email from the server so you can always read emails on your device, even if you’re not online.
However, this means that POP protocol doesn’t support email synchronization, so if you delete an email from one device, it will be still available on your other device since it’s downloaded to your hard drive.
As you can see, the POP protocol has flaws, but several users reported fixing the problem by using a POP account as a workaround.
If you don’t plan to sync your emails on multiple devices, you might want to try using the POP protocol as a temporary solution.
Outlook folders in your mailbox have name conflicts can be a problematic error, but we hope that you managed to solve it using one of our solutions.
You haven’t heard a lot about this application lately, so here’s something that will definitely spark your interest.
No, WhatsApp hasn’t given up at all on Microsoft’s app store, and Meta, previously known as Facebook, is working on a new project for Windows 11 and Windows 10 behind closed doors.
Apparently, the company is working on a new UWP or modern native app for Windows 11 and Windows 10, social media platforms are now full of screenshots.
WhatsApp UWP coming wo Windows 10 and Windows 11
WhatsApp was one of the few apps that was frequently updated on Windows 10 Mobile even when Microsoft announced the end of support for the operating system.
Unfortunately, old WhatsApp was based on Silverlight, which means it wasn’t a Universal Windows Platform app (UWP,) and it couldn’t run across all the different Windows 10 platforms.
However, three years later, WhatsApp is actually working on a UWP app for the desktop operating system. Pretty neat, right?
For the time being, WhatsApp’s desktop app in the Microsoft Store is largely based on the web version of the app, and it uses the Electron framework.
The current app connects to WhatsApp and provides users access to the WhatsApp web interface, and users need to authenticate the connection by scanning a QR code.
The UWP-based WhatsApp would technically mean that Windows desktop users will be provided with access to WhatsApp chats without connecting to the web version.
Also, this is a full-fledged UWP client, written from scratch and it’s not based on web components. In other words, this new WhatsApp desktop client won’t be a web wrapper.
As we previously mentioned, the WhatsApp desktop app offers a choppy experience and it is slower than the native app available on Android or IOS.
This new WhatsApp client is based on UWP and Meta/Facebook is apparently using the XAML UI language to match the look and feel of Windows 11 or 10 apps.
It is also going to be faster and it would show chats in the chat list, similar to the WhatsApp web.
People using the WhatsApp desktop app have been limited to text-based messages and voice calls with some limitations.
However, the UWP client is expected to introduce better support for both voice and video calls that can be placed using a microphone.
It also seems that WhatsApp is working closely with Microsoft to enable Windows Ink integration.
The highly popular communications app is going to include a new drawing feature, which is set to help users annotate images and then upload them directly to the chat.
WhatsApp UWP will support backup, native notifications, options to customize chat, and more, and you will be able to find it on the Store.
Happy that developers are now making it easier to use WhatsApp on your PC? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
Most Microsoft users are experiencing the Error while preparing to send sharing messages in MS Office when they try to share the Calendar.
This error is also common with Microsoft Outlook 2007, Outlook 2010, and Outlook 2016. Today we’ll try to fix this error once and for all.
Causes of Error while preparing to send sharing message
Office file corruption – Some Office files create a link between Outlook and your Calendar app. These files can get corrupted leading to this error message.
Add-ins meddling with the sharing option – Installing an outdated or an experimental add-in for Outlook can lead to this issue.
When permission of the Calendar folder is destroyed – this factor is common on Windows 10. This occurs when an entry known as PR_MEMBER_NAME is displayed as duplicated.
How can I fix Error while preparing to send sharing message?
You could try to repair Outlook using a third-party repair tool that specializes in the Microsoft Office Suite – Stellar Toolkit for File Repair.
The software includes a combination of apps that resolve all types of file corruption issues in MS Office application documents. No matter the Office component you have trouble with, this tool will immediately and efficiently fix the issues.
It is compatible with the latest Office suite, but also with older versions, starting with Office 2000.
Open the Run window, type appwiz.cpl and press OK for Program and Features to open up.
Locate Microsoft Office on the list.
Right-click on the Microsoft Office and click on Uninstall. Then, follow the prompts to uninstall the application from your computer.
Once the application is removed, install it again and check if the issue is still there.
Alternatively, you can use uninstaller software to completely remove Microsoft Office from your PC.
A dedicated uninstaller tool is extremely efficient in removing leftover files, folders, and/or Registry entries from unwanted programs.
Besides uninstalling the program, those professional tools also scan for whatever trances of the respective app are left in the system to leave it clean before a re-install.
So with the help of any tool of your choice compatible with your computer, you clean your PC from whatever old Outlook-related file, to make sure that these won’t interfere with the fresh Outlook version or with the installation process.
3. Use the Calendar permission button
Click on the Calendar Permission and make use of the option to allow access to other users.
After that, you can click on Add on the menu and allow Calendar Permission to other users. They would be able to get an invitation through email.
This particular solution is just a workaround and not a permanent fix to the Error while preparing to send sharing messages in MS Office.
4. Delete all Outlook login details
Press Windows Key + R, a dialogue box will pop up. Now, paste or type control/name Microsoft.CredentialManager. This command will open up the Credential Manager.
In the Manage your credentials, select Windows Credentials.
Browse through to Generic Credentials and erase every record that mentions Outlook, Exchange or Office.
Once every entry has been deleted, exit the Credential Manager and reboot your system.
Now launch Outlook and you should be able to log in without any difficulty or error message displayed.
5. Remove interfering add-ins
Press Windows key + R. Type outlook.exe/safe, press Enter so as to launch Microsoft Outlook in Safe Mode. At this point, the program will start running with only the necessary modules. Add-ins and other components will not be allowed to start.
Try to send a calendar invite from the program. If it is successful, then it indicates that one of your add-ins is causing the error message.
Close Outlook and start it normally this time.
In Microsoft Outlook, select Options.
In the Options menu, select the Add-in in the right window. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and from the drop-down select the COM Add-ins and press the Go button.
Remove checkmarks for all add-ins. Then add them back one after the other while trying to send the Calendar invites till you are able to detect the add-in that is the cause of the error message.
After detecting the add-in, select it and remove it from the COM Add-ins window.
Now, restart Outlook and check if the issue is still there. However, if this does not work for you, move on to the next solution.
So these are some of the solutions that might help you fix Error while preparing to send sharing messages in MS Office, so be sure to try them all.
We’d like to hear from you, so you can tell us which solution worked. Feel free to use the comments section below.
When someone mentions malware, the first thing which crosses one’s mind is the Trojan virus and similar scathing and malicious viruses.
However, the most common issues are most of the time not as dangerous. They’re, to put it plainly, just annoying. Let’s take adware or browser hijackers as an example.
In the last couple of years, a lot of users bumped into an always-on-top toolbar which is stuck at the top of the desktop background.
This is a rather irritating occurrence and it can, in the worst-case scenario, lead to more threatening issues. Therefore, we suggest removing it right away. For the means to remove the toolbar, check the steps we provided below.
How can I get rid of the search bar on top of the Windows 10 screen?
There are two things we must stress before we move to the resolving steps. How do you get this annoyance upon you and what’s its purpose?
You probably got it from the third-party installer. It comes with a variety of applications and it’s malicious in the sense that it hijacks your system.
The main purpose is to alter your default search engine and bombard you with ads in the process. Thus, these toolbars and search bars are mainly adware. On the other hand, there’s a ton of possibilities on what they can achieve if left alone.
For that reason, let’s take the first step and remove it from your system. Even though it comes with other applications, most of the hijacking search bars are separate programs. The mischievous developer prevents installing process to be seen in the GUI, that’s it.
This means that you should be able to locate and uninstall this toolbar from the Control Panel. Just like any other application.
You can uninstall the faulty software from Windows settings. Just type remove in the taskbar, open the Add or Remove Programs panel and identify the program in the list. Click on it and press the Uninstall button.
See if the problem persists once the process is complete.
Another safe and hassle-free method to remove unwanted software is using dedicated uninstaller software.
We strongly recommend using a third-party uninstaller in order to clean all remaining files left behind after the removal.
Some software, especially malicious ones can not be uninstalled from Windows settings. Some errors in the process prevent the uninstallation to complete.
Fortunately, the best uninstaller software are equipped with advanced forced uninstall features that can remove any stubborn app from your computer.
Moreover, they can scan and remove old files and installers that just take up space in your PC.
Uninstaller software are completely safe, they do not interfere with any other apps on your PC.
2. Scan for malware
Once you remove the malicious toolbar, you should scan for malware presence. No one can be certain what else comes with the toolbar upon the installation.
And there are various ways these toolbars and other hijacker malware can affect the performance. Even if they’re uninstalled. One which is the most common is the integration with your browsers.
It usually tackles only the default browser, but there were cases where it plagued every available browser.
These PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) are quite common nowadays and frequently avoided by antivirus. For that reason, we recommend using the specialized antivirus tool.
Windows Defender is a good security utility, but it may not be enough to protect you against all threats, especially PUPs because they disguise as regular software and may not act maliciously right away.
Third-party antivirus software is your best bet. There are plenty of really good options for Windows 10 compatible antivirus software that offer extensive free trials, so you can try out a few if you are not sure.
3. Clean browsers
Finally, if the toolbar is present within the browser UI and it wasn’t removed by antivirus, we suggest clearing the browser. You can cover every option individually (check extensions, reset home page, etc.) but we would rather recommend resetting the browser to factory values.
Every browser has this option and it’s rather simple to utilize it. Also, you don’t need to worry about the bookmarks or saved files as they’ll stay intact.
Here’s how to reset your browser settings on the 3 most prominent browser’s out there:
Google Chrome
Click on the 3-dot menu and open Settings.
Expand the Advanced settings.
Scroll to the bottom and click Reset settings.
Click Reset.
Mozilla Firefox
Open the hamburger menu and click Help.
Choose Troubleshooting Information.
Click on the Refresh Firefox button.
Click Refresh.
Microsoft Edge
Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.
Check all the boxes and click Clear.
Restart Edge.
That should do it. If you followed the aforementioned steps (in the order they are presented), the toolbar from the top of the screen should be gone for good.
Don’t forget to share your questions or suggestions in the comments section below. We’d be glad to hear from you.
A RAR file is a popular file format for storing data, supporting looseness data compression. It is generally used to compress the files to occupy less space in your system.
After compressing the file, users can easily transfer the files over the Internet. Are you constantly encountering the error message WinRAR header file is corrupt?
Is this error preventing you from opening RAR files on your Windows 10 computer? Here are some solutions that may help you fix the problem for good.
How can I repair corrupt RAR files?
1. Try out a different universal archive opener
Plenty of tools can open RAR files on your Windows 10 computer, some of which can cost a little fortune.
There’s no need to empty your pockets, even if you’re thinking that it’s the ideal time for a change as well.
We recommend one of those compression software tools that give you quite a lot when managing, sharing, and even protecting your files.
Therefore, don’t see it as a typical archiver. It can actually unzip all major file formats, protect your data with banking-level encryption, while the free download is a bonus impossible to refuse.
Winzip
If a corrupt header is found in your RAR file, it’s time to use the best-in-class archive opener utility. WinZip is clearly up for the task!
Select the corrupted archive from the system directory.
Click on the Tools tab, and select the Repair archive.
Click on the Browse button in order to select a location for the new repaired archive.
Select any location from the system directory.
Select Treat the corrupt archive as RAR checkbox, and click OK.
Within a few seconds, the selected archive will be repaired and recreated in the location you have selected earlier. The repaired file will be saved under a new file with rebuilt appended to the front of the file name.
WinRAR tool supports a built-in repair feature that can fix corruption from RAR and ZIP archives. In order to use this tool, follow the above procedure.
3. Use the option Open with File Explorer
Click on the corrupted ZIP file.
Select Properties, on the Home tab and Open it.
Set Open with File Explorer, on the General tab, and at the bottom unblock the Security option. Then click OK.
Go to Extract in the View tab on the selected file and click Extract All.
Another suggestion for you is to follow the very simple steps described above and see if it helps you solve your problem.
4. Use the shortcut menu
Select your RAR archive and right-click it. Choose Extract files in the appearing shortcut menu.
In the Extraction path and options window, choose a folder to save the decompressed archive, and check to Keep broken files in Miscellaneous.
Click OK to begin extraction. When there are error messages prompting you, ignore them and go on to extract the archive.
If your compressed RAR archive is not a large software, but an archive with several files, such as images, etc., you can try the steps described above.
Useful tip for users
If corruption is severe and the archive cannot be repaired by using the methods described above, you can try some reliable third-party recovery software.
Many software companies on the market provide third-party recovery software for corrupted RAR archives.
However, before using any third-party software, we suggest you read about it and also, read some reviews online.
Most of the third-party software is available with a free trial or demo version. Demo versions work similarly to the licensed versions and help users examine the software.
In order to overcome this RAR archive header file corruption scenario, we suggest you avoid improperly closing the RAR file. Also, make sure that you stop downloading the RAR file when you have a low-speed Internet connection.
Lastly, while extracting many came across Error 0x8096002a while extracting RAR files with File Manager, and it’s easy to fix!
However, we hope that this guide helped you extract your RAR files and if you have any other suggestions, feel free to use the comments section below.
List index out of boundserror will prevent you from running your favorite applications, so today we’re going to show you how to fix this error on Windows 10.
Well, it can appear in almost any application, and speaking of this error, here are some common problems that users reported:
List index out of bounds (0), (-1), 1, (2), (3) – This issue can appear due to your antivirus, and if you encounter it, disable or uninstall your antivirus and check if that helps.
Game maker, GTA V, Resident Evil 6 error list index out of bounds – Sometimes this problem can appear with certain applications or games. If this happens, reinstall the application that is giving you this error and check if that helps.
Runtime error list index out of bounds – This problem can sometimes appear because the application you’re trying to run isn’t fully compatible with Windows 10. To fix that, just run the application in Compatibility mode and check if that helps.
List index out of bounds 1 Realtek HD Audio Manager – As we already mentioned, this issue can affect almost any application, and if you’re having this issue, update the affected application to the latest version and check if that helps.
Open File Explorer and go to C:ProgramDataiolo This directory is by default hidden, so you’ll need to reveal it. Simply go to the C: drive and then choose View and check Hidden items.
Once you enter this directory, look for Smgthints.xml and Status.xml files and remove them.
According to users, List index out of boundserror can appear when trying to run System Mechanic.
It seems that this error is caused by certain System Mechanic files that can become corrupted, so to fix this problem you need to find and remove those files from your PC.
After removing these files, check if the problem is still there.
Keep in mind that this solution only works for System Mechanic software, so if another application is giving you this problem, you’ll have to use a different solution.
2. Delete the temporary files
Press Windows Key + R keyboard shortcut and enter %temp%. Press Enter or click OK.
Select all files and delete them.
Now press Windows Key + R again and type TEMP. Press Enter or click OK.
Select all files and delete them.
According to users, List index out of bounds error can appear due to your temporary files. Many applications create temporary files, and these files can sometimes cause various problems.
To fix this and many other problems, it’s highly advised to remove all temporary files. To do that, just follow the above steps.
After doing that, check if the problem is resolved. If you want, you can also use Disk Cleanup to clean the temporary files and fix this problem.
If you want an advanced tool that will clean temporary files along with old and unnecessary files, we suggest that you trydedicated registry cleaner tools.
3. Check your antivirus
If you’re getting List index out of boundserror on your PC, the problem might be your antivirus software. Sometimes your antivirus can block certain files and that will prevent applications from running properly.
To check if your antivirus is the problem, you need to disable certain antivirus features or even disable your antivirus altogether. If that doesn’t help, you might even have to remove your third-party antivirus.
This is perfectly safe to do on Windows 10 since Windows Defender will still protect your system, even if you remove your antivirus.
Once you remove your antivirus, check if the problem is still there. If removing the antivirus solves the problem, you should consider switching to a different antivirus solution.
4. Try running the application in Compatibility mode
Right-click the application that is giving you this message and choose Properties from the menu.
Go to the Compatibility tab and check Run this program in compatibility mode for option. Now select an older version of Windows. Click Apply and OK to save changes.
List index out of bounds error can sometimes appear if the application you’re trying to run isn’t fully compatible with Windows 10.
This can happen with older applications, but you might be able to fix the problem simply by running it in Compatibility mode.
In case you don’t know, Compatibility mode is a special feature that allows you to run old applications on Windows 10, and you can activate Compatibility Mode by doing as described above.
According to users, using the Compatibility mode might fix this problem for you, but you might have to experiment with different settings until you find the one that works for you.
5. Update the application to the latest version
If you’re getting List index out of boundserror perhaps the application you’re trying to run is the problem. Certain applications can give you this error if they encounter any bugs or glitches.
The best way to avoid glitches is to keep the application up to date. If you encounter this problem, try to download the latest version of the application and install the latest updates.
After the updates are installed, check if the problem is still there.
6. Rename the Skype directory
Close Skype completely on your PC.
Press Windows Key + R. Now enter %appdata% and press Enter or click OK.
Locate the Skype directory and change its name to skype.old.
After doing that, start Skype again and check if the issue is still there.
Many users reported List index out of bounds error while trying to run Skype.
This error can occur if your files are corrupted, but you might be able to fix the problem by renaming your Skype directory.
This is a simple solution, but keep in mind that it only works with Skype. If you have this problem with any other application, you might want to try using a different solution.
7. Reinstall the problematic application
According to users, sometimes the only way to fix this problem is to reinstall the problematic application. List index out of bounds error can appear in almost any application, and sometimes the only way to fix this problem is to uninstall it.
In case you don’t know, a desirable method is to find a dedicated program like an efficient uninstaller software for your Windows 10 PC. That way, you can safely reinstall the affected application and thus resolve this kind of error.
You should know that such programs can also remove any file and registry entries associated with it from your PC.
Once you remove the application, install the latest version again and the problem should be permanently resolved.
8. Perform a clean boot
Press Windows Key + R. Type msconfig and click OK or press Enter.
The System Configuration window will now appear. Navigate to the Services tab and check Hide all Microsoft services option. Now click the Disable all button.
Now head over to the Startup tab and click Open Task Manager.
When Task Manager opens, you’ll see a list of startup applications. Right-click the first application on the list and choose Disable from the menu. Repeat this for all startup applications.
Once you disable all startup applications, you need to go back to the System Configuration window. Click Apply and OK to save changes and restart your PC.
If you keep getting List index out of bounds error, the problem might be a third-party application on your PC.
To find the problematic application, it’s advised that you perform a clean boot and disable all startup applications and services.
You can do that by following the above steps.
Once your PC restarts, check if the problem is still there. If the issue doesn’t appear, it means that one of the startup applications or services was causing it.
To pinpoint the cause, it’s advised to enable applications and services one by one or in groups until you find the cause of the problem.
Once you find it, remove the problematic application and the issue should be permanently resolved.
As you can see List index out-of-bounds error can be quite problematic and prevent you from running your favorite application.
However, you should be able to fix this problem simply by reinstalling the problematic application or by updating it.
If that doesn’t work, feel free to try any other solution from this article.
Windows 10 is a user-friendly OS, allowing you to pin to the Start page all the apps you use regularly. Unfortunately, sometimes when users try to pin certain items, they encounter various errors: nothing happens, some of the icon apps are missing, or the apps appear only after reboot.
They just can’t pin tiles to the Start menu.
What are the most common errors with the Start Menu?
Can’t pin apps to Start Menu(general) – This problem can occur on all versions of Windows, and even if you’re not using Windows 10, you should be able to apply most of our solutions to your version of Windows.
Pin to Start Menu not working Windows 10 – Many users reported that this feature isn’t working for them. If that’s the case, try adjusting your antivirus firewall settings and check if that solves the problem.
Pin apps Start Menu disappeared/ doesn’t work/ doesn’t show up – Several users reported that this feature doesn’t appear on their PC at all. If you’re having this problem, you might be able to fix the issue by changing your group policy.
What can I do if apps won’t pin to Start Menu?
1. Use Group Policy Editor
Press Windows Key + R and enter gpedit.msc. Now press Enter or click OK.
In the left pane, choose User Configuration, then Administrative Templates. Go toStart Menu and Taskbar. In the right pane, double click on Prevent users from customizing their Start Screen.
Select Not Configured and click on Apply and OK to save changes.
After changing these settings, your problem should be resolved.
Learn how to edit the Group Policy like an expert with the help of this useful guide.
2. Run Windows PowerShell
Press Windows Key + S and enter powershell. Right-click PowerShell from the list of results and choose Run asadministrator.
Paste this command in the Windows PowerShell window: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)AppXManifest.xml"}
Wait for PowerShell to execute and complete the command. Ignore the errors that may appear.
Restart your computer.
According to users, if you can’t pin tiles to Start Menu, the problem might be your antivirus. It can sometimes interfere with Windows 10 and that can cause certain features to stop working.
However, you easily fix that simply by checking your antivirus settings and disabling the problematic setting. If you can’t find the setting that is responsible for this error, you might have to disable your antivirus altogether to fix the problem.
In some cases, you might even have to uninstall your antivirus. Users reported problems with Kaspersky Antivirus, however, they managed to fix the issue simply by removing it.
For the Norton users, we’ve got adedicated guideon how to completely remove it from your PC. There’s asimilar guidefor McAffe users, as well.
If you’re using any antivirus solution and you want to completely remove it from your PC, be sure to try dedicated uninstaller software that gets rid of all leftovers that may interfere with your system.
On the other hand, we recommend using an antivirus with little to no impact upon the system configuration or processes. There are antivirus programs that offer high protection against malware.
3. Run the System File Checker
PressWindows Key + Xand choose Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu. You can also use PowerShell (Admin).
Type sfc /scannow and hit Enter. Wait for the scan to finish.
Try to pin apps to the Start page now.
If you can’t pin apps to Start Menu in Windows 10, the issue might be file corruption. This is why we recommend repairing your files using the SFC scan.
4. Drag and drop the apps to the Start Page
A temporary solution found by a user was simply to drag and drop the application from all apps menu to the Start menu.
It’s only a workaround when right-clicking and choosing Pin to Start doesn’t work.
5. Restart Explorer within the Task Manager
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start Task Manager.
Type Task Manager > stay on the Processes tab.
Go to Windows Explorer (at the end of the list). Click the Restart button (bottom right of the task manager window).
Sometimes this issue can be caused by a temporary glitch. Restarting the Explorer process is a quick and easy way to fix this problem.
6. Use Regedit to change the Start page layout
Press the Windows key + R to open Run and type regedit.
Open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsExplorer (for some users Explorer may not be listed).
Change LockedStartLayout from 1 to 0.
Restart your computer.
If you can’t edit your registry, follow the steps in this dedicated guide and learn how you can do it like a pro.
7. Create a new user account
Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app.
Now go to the Accounts section.
From the menu on the left choose Family & other people. In the right pane, select Add someone else to this PC.
Select I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.
Now choose to Add a user without a Microsoft account.
Enter the desired user name and click on Next.
After doing that, switch to the newly created account and check if the issue is still present. If not, it means that your old account is corrupted, so you’ll have to move your files to a new account and use it as your main one.
8. Turn off PowerShell
Press Windows Key + S and enter windows features. Now select Turn Windows features on or off.
Windows Features window will now appear. Uncheck Windows PowerShell 2.0 and click on OK to save changes.
Restart your PC to apply changes.
Once your PC restarts, the issue with Start Menu should be resolved and you should be able to pin apps without any problems.
PowerShell is a powerful command-line tool and a core component of Windows 10. However, few users reported that they can’t pin tiles to Start Menu due to PowerShell.
It’s quite unusual to see that PowerShell is interfering with Start Menu, but you can fix this problem simply by disabling it, as mentioned above.
9. Delete the TileDataLayer directory
Press Windows Key + R and enter services.msc. Press Enter or click OK.
When the Services window opens, locate the Tile Data model server, right-click it, and choose Stop.
Now go to C:UsersYour_usernameAppDataLocal directory and locate TileDataLayer directory. Create a copy of this directory and save it on your Desktop, just in case.
Delete the TileDataLayer directory and restart your PC.
Once your PC restarts, check if the problem still appears. By deleting this directory you’ll force Windows to recreate your tiles, and the issue should be resolved.
10. Copy the applications to the Programs directory
According to users, you might be able to circumvent this issue by copying your shortcuts to the Programs directory.
In case you’re not familiar, this directory holds all your Start Menu applications, and if you want to add items to Start Menu, you just need to move them to this directory. To do that, just follow these steps:
Make sure that you’re logged in with the administrator account.
Locate the shortcut that you want to add to Start Menu, right-click it, and choose Copy.
Now go to C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms directory and paste your shortcut there (The Program Data file is usually hidden, so you’ll have to unhide these folders by clicking on the View tab and checking the Hidden items box).
Now open your Start Menu and you should see the new shortcut in the Recently Added section. Simply right-click the shortcut and choose Pin to Start and that’s it.
Some users are also suggesting copying the shortcut to C:UsersYour_usernameAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms directory, so you might want to try that as well.
Which workaround worked for you? Tell us in the comment section below. Also, leave there any other questions you may have.
The Start Menu is a basic Windows feature that sometimes behaves unexpectedly. Take a look at our Start Menu Guides and be prepared for any situation.
Outlook is a great email client, but many users reported a particular error: Cannot send. Too many messages sent. This problem can prevent you from sending new emails, and in this article, we’ll show you how to fix this problem.
How do I fix too many messages sent error in Outlook?
If the issue still appears, even after switching to a new email client, it’s rather likely that the problem lies somewhere else.
Sometimes your Outlook configuration might not be correct, and that can lead to Too many messages sent Outlook error. To fix this problem, users are suggesting starting Outlook in safe mode.
Just like Safe Mode in Windows, Outlook has its own safe mode that allows you to start it with default settings. To start Outlook in Safe Mode, you just need to do the following:
Press Windows Key + R and enter Outlook /safe. Now press Enter or click OK.
When a new window appears, click OK to continue.
Outlook will now start in safe mode with default settings and add-ins.
If you want a more straightforward way to start Outlook in safe mode, you just need to do the following:
Locate Outlook shortcut on your PC.
Press and hold the Ctrl key and double-click the shortcut. After doing that, the Outlook will start in safe mode.
After Outlook starts, check if the problem is still there. If the issue doesn’t appear anymore, you might have to disable certain settings or add-ins in order to fix the problem permanently.
2. Check your antivirus
In some cases, Too many messages sent Outlook error can appear due to your antivirus. Having a good antivirus is important, but many antivirus tools can interfere with your system and cause this and many other errors to occur.
To fix this problem, it’s advised that you disable certain antivirus features or even your antivirus altogether. If that doesn’t work, the next step would be to uninstall your antivirus.
Bear in mind that removing a third-party antivirus won’t leave your computer vulnerable thanks to Windows Defender.
If removing the antivirus software solves the issue, you should consider switching to a different antivirus solution. There are numerous excellent antivirus solutions available on the market that provide excellent malware protection and peace of mind, we have reviewed the most popular options and selected the best AV for Windows.
3. Check your DHCP settings
In case you don’t know, DHCP feature is in charge of assigning an IP address to your device. Sometimes your IP address might be blocked, and that will cause Too many messages sent Outlook error to appear.
To fix this problem, you need to change your DHCP settings and force the router to assign a new IP address to you. This is a slightly advanced procedure, and in order to perform it properly, be sure to check your router’s instruction manual for detailed information.
4. Reinstall Outlook
In some cases, a corrupted Outlook installation can cause this issue to occur. To fix it, it’s advised that you reinstall Outlook. There are several ways to that, but the most effective method is to use uninstaller software.
In case you’re not familiar, uninstaller software is a special application that can remove any application from your PC. In addition to removing the application, the uninstaller software will also remove all files and registry entries associated with the problematic application.
By using uninstaller software you’ll completely remove Outlook and all its files. After doing that, reinstall Outlook and check if the issue is still there.
5. Try an alternative email client
Sometimes Too many messages sent Outlook error can only appear in Outlook and not in other email clients.
You can thus change to other email platforms and get rid of such problems instantly. Even though a lot of people use Outlook as their inbox especially in business, you can surely find other choices that offer extra value.
Moreover, it is very likely to discover another email client that delivers similar features and increases your speed and efficiency at work.
Hence, you don’t need to hesitate and choose another excellent Windows 10 email clients to eliminate issues once for all. That way, you have uninterrupted email tasks while increasing productivity as well.
6. Use webmail
If you keep getting Too many messages sent error in Outlook, you might want to try using webmail instead of a dedicated client. Webmail has its advantages over an email client, and one of the biggest benefits is the lack of errors.
While using a web client, you can only experience issues if there’s a problem with your ISP or mail provider. Since there’s no client, you won’t see Too many messages sent or any other client-related error.
This is a decent workaround until you manage to fix the core problem, so if you’re having issues with Outlook, be sure to try this solution.
7. Delete and add your email account again
According to users, sometimes Too many messages sent error can appear due to issues with your email account. To fix this problem, it’s advised that you delete your email account and add it again.
We don’t know if this solution works, but many BT users reported that this method solved the issue for them, so you might want to try it out.
8. Disable Outgoing server requires authentication
Sometimes certain Outlook settings can cause Too many messages sent error to appear. To fix this problem, you just need to disable a single option in Outlook. This is quite simple to do, and you can do it by following these steps:
Open Outlook and go to File > Info > Account Settings.
Select your email account from the list and click the Change button.
Now click the More Settings button in the bottom-right corner.
Go to the Outgoing server tab and uncheck Outgoing server requires authentication option.
After doing that, save changes and check if that solves your problem. Many users reported that this solution fixed the issue for them, so we strongly suggest that you try it out.
9. Contact your ISP
In some rare cases, the cause for Too many messages sent might be your ISP. Your provider monitors your Internet activity, and sometimes your account might be flagged due to suspicious behavior.
Several users reported that issues with their ISP caused this problem to occur, but after contacting the ISP, the issue was quickly resolved.
Too many messages sent error can prevent you from sending emails from your PC, but we hope that you managed to solve this issue by using one of our solutions.
The Google Drive client (now Backup and Sync from Google) if a useful tool, but many users reported Something went wrong, Backup and Sync needs to quit error message.
This can be a big problem, and today we’re going to show you how to tackle this issue once and for all.
How can I fix Sorry Backup and Sync needs to quit error?
Click on Start and launch Backup and Sync from Google.
The error message Something went wrong, Backup and Sync needs to quit indicates that by closing the Backup and Sync software, you might be able to fix this problem.
Check for any improvements.
2. Update Google Drive client
Click on Backup and Sync from the Taskbar.
Click on Settings (three dots) and select About.
You can see the current version of Google Drive on the About page.
Open any web browser and go to Google Drive Download page.
Check for the recent release and download the latest version if available.
When Something went wrong, Backup and Sync needs to quit error was first reported, Google acknowledged the existence and said to have released a working solution through an OTA update for the Google Drive.
So, if you are facing a similar error, try to update the Google Drive client with a newer version.
Backup and Sync from Google notifies the user whenever a new version of the software is available for download, and it will download and install the updates automatically.
However, at times it may fail to update automatically. You can check if you have the latest version of the software installed from the About section.
3. Disconnect and reconnect your Google Account
Open Backup and Sync.
Click on Settings (three dots) and select Preferences.
Go to the Settings tab.
Click on Disconnect Account and select Disconnect to confirm.
Close and Re-open Backup and Sync window.
Click on Sign in and enter Google account details.
Something went wrong, Backup and Sync needs to quit error can appear if you have issues with your Google account.
To resolve this, you can try to disconnect and reconnect the Google account in the Google Drive client.
4. Try out an error-free cloud storage provider
Whether you decide to use a different cloud storage solution right away or in a few days it doesn’t make much difference.
You’re going to reach this point if you lack the time and patience to deal with these Backup and Sync Google Drive errors.
Plus, we all need a considerable amount of storage for being able to store every single file we use for work. Needless to say, in today’s society a lot of services run online and you will most probably migrate further for cloud-based apps.
Therefore, if you need to back up your files safely and get rid of this disturbing error, it’s feasible to find a great personal cloud storage service that will help you out.
5. Reinstall Backup and Sync from Google
Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features > Uninstall.
Select Backup and Sync from Google and select Uninstall.
Go to Google Drive Download page and download the installer.
It is an online installer, so you’ll need an active Internet connection to complete the installation.
Reboot your system and check for any improvements.
Another effective but not ideal solution to fix Something went wrong, Backup and Sync needs to quit error is to reinstall Backup and Sync from Google.
If you want to ensure that Backup and Sync is completely removed from your PC, including all of its files and registry entries, we advise you to use professional uninstaller software.
6. Check OneDrive Settings
Open OneDrive.
Click on More (three dots) and select Settings.
Under Files On-Demand section uncheck Save space and download files as you use them.
Close OneDrive.
Open Backup and Sync from Google.
Click Settings > Preferences and Account Settings.
Disconnect your Google Account and then sign in.
If you have both Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive clients installed on your PC, check OneDrive settings as it may create conflict with other cloud storage clients.
7. Rename Google Drive Folder
Open File Explorer and go to %UserProfile%AppDataLocalGoogle .
Under the Google folder, you should see a Drive folder. If there are multiple Drive folder, simply rename one of the Drive folders as Drive.OLD.
Renaming the Google Drive folder in the AppData folder has helped many users get rid of Something went wrong, Backup and Sync needs to quit error.
You can do the same, then reboot the system, and check for any improvements.
Something went wrong, Backup and Sync needs to quit can be a major inconvenience, but it can be fixed by following the solutions listed in this article.
Do let us know which solution worked for you in the comments below. Also, do note that the above tips are handy when facing the following issues as well:
Sorry Backup and Sync needs to quit 03f186d9 – Backup and Sync keep crashing with the 03f186d9 error. If that’s your problem too, the above lines show you a reliable alternative to Google Drive itself, as well as how to fix this issue.
Google Backup and Sync needs to quit error 640343df – This is another error that occurs for Google Drive users. Reinstalling Backup and Sync from Google may help, although it isn’t an ideal solution when you’re short on time.
The File System error can be problematic and it can interfere with your everyday work. However, there’s a way to fix this problem, and today we’ll show you how to do it properly.
File System error (-2018375670) may appear on Windows 10 for several reasons.
Corrupt or mismatched system files, malware infection, conflicting applications, or outdated drivers could be the reasons behind this error.
In this article, we look into some of the ways to resolve this error.
The first solution is the simplest. You can try to resolve file system error (-2018375670) by running a simple chkdsk command. Follow these steps:
Press the Windows key to open Start and in the search bar type Command Prompt.
In the search results, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator. Click Allow when prompted.
Type in chkdsk /f and hit Enter.
The /f parameter will find errors in your disk and fix them. This command however requires the disk to be locked when it is operating. So, if you are currently using the disk, a message will appear asking you if you want to conduct the operation the next time you restart your system.
2. Try DISM scan
Follow these simple steps to determine the health of your storage disk:
Press the Windows key to open Start and in the search bar type Command Prompt.
In the search results, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator. Click Allow when prompted.
In Command Prompt, enter the following commands in succession:
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
Once you’re done, close the command prompt window and restart your computer.
See if this helped resolve the issue. If it didn’t move on to the fourth solution.
Most users don’t know what to do when the Windows key stops working. Check out this guide and be a step ahead.
3. Run a virus/malware scan of your entire system
Just to be sure that there isn’t any malware on your system that is causing the File System error (-2018375670) error, run a quick scan of your system. Malware is often responsible for deleting dll files.
Use an anti-virus software of your choosing. Hopefully, this will identify the culprit and fix your problem. You can also use Windows’ built-in anti-virus, Windows Defender.
Here’s how to run a full system scan on Windows 10:
Go to Start > type defender > double click Windows Defender to launch the tool.
In the left-hand pane, select the shield icon.
In the new window, click the Advanced scan option.
Check the full scan option to launch a full system malware scan.
4. Use the System File Checker tool
Using the system file checker tool can also help resolve file system error (-2018375670).
System File Checker is a Windows utility tool that helps users by scanning for corrupt system files and restoring them. Follow these steps:
Press the Windows key to open Start and in the search bar type Command Prompt.
In the search results, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator. Click Allow when prompted.
Now for the system file checker, in command prompt type in the following command and hit Enter:
Depending on what result you get at the end of the process, you may proceed in multiple ways:
Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations: No corrupt files were found.
Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation: You will have to repeat the same process in Safe Mode.
Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them. Details are included in the CBS.Log %WinDir%LogsCBSCBS.log.: The corrupt files were replaced. Hopefully this resolves your issue.
Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them. Details are included in the CBS.Log %WinDir%LogsCBSCBS.log.: The corrupt files were identified but you will have to replace them manually.
5. Set Windows 10 theme to default
In addition, the unsaved theme may cause file system errors. You can consider setting your Windows 10 theme to the default settings to prevent the error. Here’s how to do this:
Right-click on your desktop and select Personalize.
In Personalization, select Themes at the left side menu, and then under Theme click Theme settings.
Hence, choose Windows 10 under Windows Default Themes.
Restart your PC.
6. Change sound scheme of your PC
Another method of fixing file system error 2018375670 on your Windows 10 PC is by changing your PC sound scheme. Follow these steps to change your sound scheme:
Right-click on the Volume icon at the lower-right region on your desktop and select Sounds.
From the drop down menu, change Sound Scheme to Windows default.
Hence, click Apply, and then click on OK.
Restart your PC.
7. Reset Microsoft Store cache
Another way of fixing cannot the file system error display is to reset the Microsoft Store cache. Follow these steps to reset the Microsoft Store cache on your PC:
Press the Windows and R keys at the same time to launch the Run program.
In the Run program, type WSReset.exe without quotes and click on OK.
After the Store reset process, reboot your PC.
8. Run Windows Update
Finally, consider updating your Windows OS so as to install the latest updates. Microsoft frequently releases updates in order to improve the system’s stability and performance.
Use these steps to update your Windows OS:
Go to Start> Type update in the search box and then click on Windows Update to proceed.
In the Windows Update window, check for updates and install the available updates.
After the update process is complete, restart your Windows PC.
9. Preform a System Restore
If you keep getting this error, perhaps you might be able to fix it by performing a System Restore. This is fairly simple, and you can do it by following these steps:
Press Windows Key + S and type system restore. Select Create a restore point from the list.
The System Properties window should now appear. Click the System Restore.
When the System Restore window opens, click the Next button.
Check Show more restore points option, if available. Choose the desired restore point and click Next.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the process.
Once you restore your PC, check if the problem is still there.
If you’re interested in more info on how to create a restore point and how would that help you, take a look at thissimple article to find out everything you need to know.
Hopefully one of these solutions worked for you. If not, try contacting Microsoft Support.
As always, for more questions and suggestions, reach to the comments section below.
Microsoft has started to roll out a new Windows 11 Media Player app to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, which will replace the Groove Music app that’s been around since the release of Windows 10. This brand new Media Player is designed for watching videos and listening to music, and your music collection in Groove Music will automatically migrate to the new app.
“Media Player beautifully showcases your local music and video collections and compliments the new look and feel of Windows 11,” the Windows Insider team explained today. The music playback experience offers rich album art and artist imagery, and a mini player is also available.
This new Media Player will also be able to display all videos in the dedicated folder on Windows 11, but users will also be able to make the app look for additional content. “We have also optimized for accessibility, with improved keyboard shortcut and access key support for keyboard users and with other assistive technologies,” the Windows Insider team explained.
The team is aware of a couple of issues affecting this new Media Player app, including a bug preventing playback from network locations. Moreover, there are other issues causing problems when editing album metadata, sorting library content with accented characters, and UI elements not respecting your app theme preference.
This is just the beginning for this new Media Player app, and the Windows Insider team will listen to feedback to improve it over the coming weeks. If you’re worried about the legacy Windows Media Player, be aware that the app will remain available in Windows Tools.
Unfortunately, errors and problems are quite common with Windows operating systems and this is just the same on Windows 10.
However, we try to find solutions to these problems, here, on Windows Report.
Today we will be talking, reporting and trying to find a fix for an issue that has been affecting thousands of Windows 10 users being related to the work of their printers.
The active directory domain service is currently unavailable message appears in various situations.
When a new printer gets connected for the first time, after the install of the needed drivers for the printer, when trying to find the printer and activate and many other situations.
Some potential fixes for this annoying Windows 10 printer problem:
Log in as administrator
Check network install
Give your account full control of PrinterPorts and Windows
Run the built-in Printer troubleshooter
Repair your registry
Update your OS
Fix One or more network protocols are missing on this computer
The problem doesn’t seem to appear to a certain type of printers, as I’ve seen it getting reported by HP, Canon, Brother, Lexmark and other various users.
This issue has been present with Windows 7 users, as well, so it’s not a novelty and hasn’t appeared only with the release of Windows 10.
Here’s what some frustrated users are saying with regards to it:
I lost capability to print to my HP 1210 printer from windows 8. The message Active Directory Domain Services is currently unavailable appears.
I have tried to fix by removing the printer via the control panel, and then adding the printer, but no luck. The printer works, the computer works, but I cannot print from the computer. HELP!
And somebody else who owns a Canon printer weighs in, as well:
I have recently bought a basic printer Cannon Pixma MG2250 which came with the disc to install, however my laptop does not have a cd drive, but I was told I could just attached the printer to my laptop and I would be able to print.
When I go to print the printer is listed but says it is offline? I click on the printer then another message overrides this which states Active directory domain service is currently unavailable.
How can I fix Active directory domain services currently unavailable error?
First of all, you need to make sure that you are logged in as an administrator. Next, the easiest thing to do is to troubleshoot the printer. To do this, perform the following:
Windows Key + S key on the keyboard or just open the Search charm
Type troubleshooting
View all & select Printer.
Next and then follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Check network install
If this hasn’t solved your problem, then you need to check network installation. For that, open the Control Panel>Printers>Add New Printer.
Then, click Network Printer and Browse for Printer; see if you can find it and if it works.
Some have suggested reinstalling the Office suite; I don’t see how this has any connection, but give it a try, just in case it might work out for you.
Next, give it a try with reinstalling the drivers; if it doesn’t work, try the following steps:
Press Windows Key and R key together in order to open the run window.
Type in services.msc and press Enter
Select Print Spooler
Right-click this>Properties
Startup Type should be Automatic
Service Status should be Running
If it’s already running, stop and the restart
If the issue persists, you can try to reboot your router and turn the firewall off for a short while; just in case it’s somehow blocking the printer application.
Having performed all of the above steps, restart your Windows 10 system, then follow these steps: Control Panel > Printers > Add New Printer > Network Printer > Browse for Printer > Add the device.
If your Print Spooler service is not running on your Windows 10 PC, check out this quick guide to solve the problem.
3. Give your account full control of PrinterPorts and Windows
To do this, we’re going to open the Registry Editor and change the PrinterPorts and Windows permissions. Before you follow the troubleshooting steps listed below, create a system restore point.
In case anything goes wrong, you’ll be able to use this tool to restore a functional version of Windows. Now, here are the steps to follow to give your account full control of PrinterPorts:
Go to Start > type regedit > launch the Registry Editor
Expand the CurrentVersion menu > Right-click Devices > select Permissions
Check the Full Control box
Now, repeat the steps above to set permission to full control on both PrinterPorts and Windows.
Test your printer to check if the error persists.
4. Run the built-in Printer troubleshooter
Microsoft offers a series of dedicated troubleshooters that help you to fix common issues affecting the OS.
You can also use the built-in Printer troubleshooter to fix the Active Directory Domain Services Currently Unavailable error.
If you’re running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you can download the printing troubleshooter from Microsoft’s website.
If you’re running Windows 10, you can go to Settings > Update > Troubleshoot. Under the first section, Get Up and Running, you’ll find the printer troubleshooter. Run it and then test your printer to see whether the error persists or not.
5. Run a full system scan
Malware may cause various issues on your computer, including printer errors. Perform a full system scan in order to detect any malware running on your computer.
Here’s how to run a full system scan on Windows 10 Creators Update:
Go to Start > type ‘defender‘ > double click Windows Defender to launch the tool
In the left hand panel, select the shield icon
In the new window, click the Advanced scan option
Check the full scan option to launch a full system malware scan.
Need additional info on how to scan your PC with Windows Defender? You can simply find out how to scan your Windows 10 PC using Windows Defender offline to see if there are any threats.
You can use Windows’ built-in antivirus, Windows Defender, or other efficient antivirus programs for your Windows 10 computer.
6. Update your OS
Make sure that you’re running the latest Windows OS updates on your machine.
As a quick reminder, Microsoft constantly rolls out Windows updates in order to improve the system’s stability and fix various issues.
To access the Windows Update section, you can simply type update in the search box.
This method works on all Windows versions. Then go to Windows Update, check for updates and install the available updates.
7. One or more network protocols are missing on this computer
If you can’t install your printer because the PC can’t find it, you may also get the One or more network protocols are missing on this computer error.
Although at first sight, this error doesn’t seem to have anything to do with your printer issues, once you fix it, you’ll be able to use your wireless printer.
Here are the steps to follow:
Go to Settings > Network & Internet -> Ethernet or Wi-Fi (depending on the type of connection that you’re using)
Go to Change adapter options > Right-click the one you are having issues with
Go to Properties > Install… > Protocol
Now, install all the protocols that are available there
Test your printer to see if the issue persists. If this is the case, try restarting your PC, and then the printer again.
8. Repair your registry
The simplest way to repair your registry is to use a dedicated tool, such as CCleaner or Wise Registry Cleaner. Don’t forget to first backup your registry in case anything goes wrong.
You can also use Microsoft’s System File Checker to check for system file corruption. The utility verifies the integrity of all protected system files and repairs files with problems when possible.
Let us know by leaving your comment below if this has helped solve your problem. If not, describe your issue thoroughly and we’ll try to find a fix together.
If you have any other suggestions or questions, leave them there as well.
This weekend a select few people were given some time to experience the amazing world of The Lands Between in the Elden Ring Closed Network Test. Each test moment was only 3 hours long and came at some inconvenient times depending on your timezone, but we still had about 7.5 hours worth of playtime. Let’s discuss!
Better set your alarm clocks!
Elden Ring is the next souls-like by FromSoftware, the inventors of the genre with their famous titles like Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro. Players who are familiar with their games know what to expect: brutally difficult gameplay with even regular enemy encounters posing a lethal threat and bosses taking multiple tries to defeat.
Story time
One of the elements that were used to really build some hype around Elden Ring was the involvement of George RR Martin, who you might know as the author of A Song of Ice and Fire which was translated into Game Of Thrones, the massively popular TV show. He’s working on the script of the game, but this test was pretty light on lore and storytelling.
Melina – your finger maiden
Having to dig for the story has been somewhat of a Dark Souls staple, with most of the lore hidden in the world through item descriptions and the occasional conversation with one of the NPCs. The same is true in Elden Ring, but luckily Melina blesses us with some of her knowledge and insights whenever she visits at a save point.
Melina plays the role of your Finger Maiden, but what exactly that means wasn’t entirely clear from the limited story included in that network test. What was clear though, is that many of Dark Souls’ elements have been copied over, albeit with new names.
You no longer have Estus Flasks to restore your health, but you can now choose how to divide your four held useable items between Crimson Flasks (HP restoring) and Cerulean Flasks (FP restoring).
You’re no longer called a Chosen Undead, but you’re called Tarnished. And you don’t save your game and level up at a bonfire but instead, do so at a Touch of Grace.
Touch Grace
It’s like a find and replace with mechanics copied over but being given a new name. But you know what they say; if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. And what I’ve gotten to play here is far from broken.
More forgiving
Perhaps the biggest improvement for me, as someone who shouldn’t be labeled as a pro-souls-like player, is that the game is far more forgiving. The above-mentioned save points are far more common than in any other FromSoftware title I’ve played and they even throw in additional checkpoints.
This is godsent and makes the entire experience a lot less frustrating with minimal backtracking needed to go back to where you perished the previous time. And you will die. A lot!
When you do get killed, you’ll drop all of your gathered Runes, which replace the titular Souls from Dark Souls (see, another word they replaced), and which is the game’s main currency. Runes are used both for leveling up at bonfir… Err, I mean Touch of Grace savepoints, as well as buying new spells and gear at merchants.
And you only get one shot at reclaiming those lost runes because if you die on the way to retrieve them, they are gone for good.
Elden Ring – Bloody Wolf in action
Combat plays out much like in a Dark Souls title as well, slower and more methodical than Bloodborne for instance. Depending on which characters class you picked at the start of the game, you’ll be blocking and parrying enemy attacks, dodge rolling out of the way, or simply staying at a safe distance and throwing magic spells at them.
Satisfying combat
I’ve tried my hand at multiple character classes and all of them felt great to control, with unique abilities and equipment load-outs vastly changing the way you face enemies in combat.
Warrior is a Dexterity based class which can be hard to use, but is great with bow & arrow or crossbows.
Enchanted Knight is a Sorcery using class that can use ranged Spells or go into the defensive with a strong shield.
Prophet is the strongest user of faith-based Spells like Beast Claw, allowing you to keep a safe distance.
Bloody Wolf is a more typical Dark Souls-like knight class with heavy armor and giant swords.
Champion has a unique firebreathing spell that spews dragonfire and roasts enemies.
(We’ll have a more detailed Character Class breakdown up soon, with their strengths and weaknesses)
Character Selection
But looking at the combat as a whole, I was less inclined to keep my eyes trained on the HP, FP, and Stamina bars as much as in the other titles, which loops back to the game feeling more forgiving. Enemies seem to die in fewer hits and your character is able to endure more attacks as well.
You’ll still need to play it smart and approach every combat situation with the utmost care, but you have multiple tools at your disposal to handle them and it rarely feels unfair. With the proper player skill, everything is very manageable and won’t require grinding for runes to level up your character too much.
Summoning a falcon with swords for talons. Nice!
Freedom to experiment
While each class has its own advantages, I didn’t feel held back to experiment with various load-outs at all. I played most of the game as a Bloody Wolf, which should normally face enemies head-on and slay them with giant swords, yet I found myself casting Lightning Bolts from a safe distance more often than not.
That particular spell was imbued onto my sword through what’s called an Ash of War. These are weapon enchantments you can find throughout the world and they all look amazing and were pretty powerful attack options. Visually, I really liked the Glint one that was slow to cast but magically enlarged my sword to 4 times its size and killed almost all regular enemies in a single hit.
There was a large number of bosses in this test environment and I doubt I was even able to find them all, as I focused more on experimenting with the various classes in what limited time I had available. It’s clear that some are weaker to magic than others and each of them had multiple ways you could tackle the fight. It was thrilling!
This guy was very hands-on
Even the regular enemy encounters could be handled using different approaches. If you had a build like the Bloody Wolf that wasn’t very suited to handle packs of wolves, you could still single them out or lure them into a more narrow region to face them one by one.
Spotted an enemy encampment? You could just run into the middle and spam your Dragon Breath or Beast Claw attacks if you had the corresponding class, or you could sneak up behind enemies and take them out with a sword strike through the spine. It was very liberating to have this amount of choice and there rarely was a good or bad approach.
Another example: in the castle environment, there were enemies throwing bombs at explosive barrels. You can tempt them to throw their projectiles and then face them when most of the barrels have been cleared, or you could rush towards them and catch them by surprise.
Open world and spiralling castle corridors
Perhaps the biggest stand-out in any of the FromSoftware titles besides the memorable bosses is their excellence at level design. Dark Souls is still among my favorite videogame titles ever and it was mostly because of how they handled opening up shortcuts and how the levels were vertically built to loop back to previous areas.
In Elden Ring, you start in a training dungeon, but it doesn’t take long until you exit and are greeted with a vast open world. Sure, the network test had some invisible walls gating the experience off, but it still managed to impress me with how open it was, while still having very distinct and memorable areas.
Giddy-up!
To help you traverse this wide-open area, you’re given a horse that even has a double jump of its own. With the increased speed, you can ignore most enemy encounters altogether (but you’d be missing out on a lot of runes).
It’s hard to express the wonder I can still feel at a game-opening up to me like that, and after all these years, from all the way back to getting Epona in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time until now, it remains a powerful experience.
And it’s not because these plains are so open that there isn’t anything to discover, you’ll find hidden catacombs, dangerous enemies to face, and even a caravan with a carriage being pulled by two giants and a wake of undead warriors following closely behind. Truly an impressive sight to behold.
Ignore them or find out what’s in the chest?
Now, players who’ve been keeping a close eye on the game since its announcement may not have seen many new screenshots here yet, but that’s because the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions of the game had capturing footage disabled. Sadly it wasn’t possible to screenshot the game or record small clips without an external capture card.
I did whip out the camera when I arrived at the castle gates, however, as this was truly a sight to behold:
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The castle offered a more traditional Dark Souls experience, with winding corridors and branching paths that eventually looped back into the same locations. But the level design is truly outstanding, with new secrets around every corner. It’s very much worth taking your time with a game like this and exploring every nook and cranny, but the nature of this limited-time test made that feel somewhat more rushed.
One last thing to mention in regards to getting around: you could fast-travel to any Touch of Grace you’ve rested at on the map, which prevented you from saving yourself into a corner when you’re not leveled enough to face a challenging encounter.
Online elements
It’s called a network test for a reason though, and that is because it already allowed some multiplayer components that will also be in the final game. You have the famous messages that you can leave behind to warn other players, eg: Explosives ahead, use roll, but more often than not these were just people trolling, eg: Try jumping at the edge of a cliff that only leads to certain doom.
Try petting it
New for me, were the Bloodstains, which showed you how a player before you had met their untimely demise. This was especially useful to learn what NOT to do.
And if you faced a difficult boss, you could either allow other online players to join you or you could summon an AI-controlled NPC of a certain class brawl alongside you. It’s definitely useful to have someone drawing most of the attention to themselves when you get in some hits from behind.
In the full games, this multiplayer aspect was something I mostly kept for the endgame, joining rookie players and offering them a helping hand, or allowing myself to be invaded by enemy players for some good old PVP action.
First impressions on Elden Ring
Pros
Visually impressive world with expert level-design
Fascinating enemy designs that put your skills to the test
Lots of classes, gear, and abilities to experiment with
Cons
3-hour timeslots didn't allow for slow exploration
It's not February 25 yet
While this was only a small taste of what’s to come for Elden Ring, I couldn’t help but already feel the magical touch of FromSoftware and I’m certain this will be one of their best releases yet. It was like getting an early look at a timeless classic and I’m almost certain that Elden Ring will be a strong contender for Game of the Year 2022.
The game looks fantastic, from its gruesome enemy encounters to the stunning semi-open-world design and brilliant level-building. It also offers players the freedom to experiment with various classes and playstyles and even in this small sliver of what will undoubtedly end up being a sprawling RPG with hours upon hours of content, it was already clear it will be an exceptionally great title to replay over and over.
February 25 can’t get here soon enough…
Elden Ring is scheduled to release on 25 February 2022 and will be playable on Xbox One and Series consoles, Playstation 4 and PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. Preorders are available for the regular version (€59.99) as well as a Deluxe edition (€79.99)
*Disclaimer: previewed on Xbox Series X. Review copy provided by Bandai Namco EU.
Nowadays, there are hundreds of streaming and on-demand platforms for media and entertainment, from popular radio, and webcast stations, to blockbuster new movies, videos, and podcasts.
However, there are only a handful of tools to manage them all and that’s how we got to Audials One 2022, the best media recording and management solution you can get right now.
This software piece not only looks and feels like a great entertainment platform but also comes with a great player and convertor that can handle any media you would throw at it.
We must tell you right now that the newest version is ready for Windows 11 so if you already upgraded to the new OS, this tool will fit right in.
That being said, let’s get close and personal with the Audials One 2022, explore its features, and test its awesome capabilities.
What is Audials One 2022 and how can it help you manage your media?
A short description of Audials One 2022 would be the ultimate streaming recording software for your PC.
However, that wouldn’t bring it full justice since it can do a lot more than that. In fact, with this solution, you won’t be needing any other media tool.
That’s because Audials One 2022 can play almost any media, convert your audio and video files in seconds and the built-in audio and video players are simply awesome.
Let’s not forget the built-in video editing tool that can help you turn your recordings into professional-looking movies in seconds.
Plus, it’s a great cinema buff tool because it can stream movies from a bevy of streaming and on-demand platforms and even add subtitles very easily.
Moreover, it saves your favorite video stream from Amazon Prime, Hulu, and all the other on-demand platforms as well as records your favorite music from Spotify, Deezer, and more.
Audials 2022 is new and just got released so first, we’re going to talk about its new features.
What are the Audials One 2022 new features?
1. New browser recorder
Audials One 2022 works just like a web browser and helps you to search for movies and series from any video streaming service and then play them back so you can watch the video while being recorded.
Select the Rec from beginning option to save the entire movie. Of course, you may also record it in the background in order to continue to use other functions in the meantime.
We’ve shown you how it looks on Netflix but you can do this for any video streaming website. It’s simple as selecting the video and hitting the Record now button.
The browser comes with a brand-new overview of streaming sources that makes it a lot easier to find your favorite.
However, the best parts are that you’re now able to record Netflix with 5.1 surround sound and any streaming source super-fast at twice (2x) the speed.
There’s also a batch recording available that does exactly what it says: records multiple movies or episodes of a show at the same time.
That’s a great feature if you want to seamlessly get a whole series or a library of movies overnight. And if the streaming service permits, you can even save them in up to 4K resolution.
2. Simple and precise video editor
Depending on the streaming source you choose the movie you record can be interrupted by all sorts of commercials and adverts but that’s where the new editor steps in.
Just clicking on a video on your library and selecting the scissors tool will get you to the brand-new video editor to cut out the unwanted pieces.
You only need to select the start and finish point and hit the Apply button to make the cut. And you are free to make the selection within a split of a second margin thanks to the zooming slider from the bottom-left.
If you want to reencode the video, just do that with a simple click also, but this process will take some time, depending on the video length and resolution, of course.
And that’s not all. If you recorded a video with Audials, the tool automatically detects trailers or ads, and it highlights them in the editor in order to cut them straight away.
Some videos from certain sources will record with black bars but you can eliminate those too with the simple to use cropping tool.
3. Subtitles search engine
Gone are the days when you were endlessly searching online for the right subtitle for your new movie because Audials One 2022 comes with a built-in subtitles search engine.
This feature helps you to find subtitles in almost any language and add them to your recordings with pinpoint accuracy.
And you don’t need to finish recording either because you can automatically insert subtitles during the process.
Also, Audials One 2022 lets you choose your preferred languages, and it detects the ones that match it. But you may switch between languages with a single click. It can’t get easier than that, right?
4. New music main screen for artists, genres, and top charts
Audials One 2022 comes with a newly designed main screen for artists, genres, and top charts for your music.
You may browse, edit, and listen to your own library of songs on your PC or stream and download tunes from any source in a very simple fashion.
There’s absolutely nothing left out from this main console. You just indicate the music folders from your PC and Audials will get it straight away.
As for getting your favorite songs, just hit the Load button and search for your preferred artists or songs and you can then stream them, download them or add them to a playlist with a drag-and-drop motion of your mouse.
It is up to you to look at the charts for any genre to keep up with the trends and listen to the newest hits. There’s even an option to look for related artists and news from your favorite ones.
So, you are also one step away from buying tickets to their new gigs from all over the world.
All looks awesome because Audials One 2022 automatically fetches the album covers for you and associates the songs to their respective albums.
5. Download and record music streams
Just like with videos, with Audials One 2022 you are just one click away from recording your favorite music from any audio streaming source like Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, YouTube, Pandora, SoundCloud, and many more.
Then, you can tag them or let Audials do that automatically. Just make sure you log into your account in the streaming service, and you have permission to download the songs.
If not, just stream them or add external links for downloads, it’s up to you.
The new version of Audials has extensive support for Tidal now. Download music from Tidal with drag-and-drop, but you may also do that in Spotify, Soundcloud, and other streaming services.
6. Great music management
If you’re an audiophile, Audials One 2022 will swiftly become your preferred player and that’s simply because of the friendliest but complex music management window.
It’s up to you to decide if you’re going to go with an old-style playlist set or organize your music collection with styles, tags, genres, and feels.
Audials will set it all up, but you can customize all the playlists and songs to your entire collection in a few seconds.
The software lets you choose if you want to organize your recordings into folders and then decide on what information the folders should include.
And when you’re done organizing the playlists, you have the option to export them back to a streaming service or another music player installed on your PC.
As your collection grows bigger, Audials helps you find and delete duplicates or prioritize the versions you like better.
You will be prompted to download an executable file. After download, running it will start the setup procedure. Just select your preferred language and hit the Install button.
The app will start installing and at the end, it will start.
The download and installation process is incredibly simple. It just takes a couple of seconds from your time and a little empty space on your drive.
You should know that simply downloading the app will get you the Demo version that will allow you to see all its features, but it will only download 10 minutes of a movie in this version.
For unlimited usage, you will need to purchase the full version by hitting the Buy now button you will see on the bottom left of the main window.
You can go with an annual subscription or purchase the product with one fixed amount and use it forever.
Audials One 2022
Download, play, edit, and organize all your media with this amazing tool that will become your entertainment center!
So, you’ve got a tool that downloads audio and video from any streaming service, a great video player that will get you the subtitles even from the latest movies, a video editor that will cut commercials like a knife through butter, and an awesome audio player and organizer.
All of those and many others are included in Audials One 2022 so what more would we need? Oh, and we didn’t mention the podcasts and TV stations search and streaming and the seamless file convertor.
How about a file browser that will help you go through your PC and find all the content convenient? Yeah, Audials has that too.
We were simply impressed by this software and the fact that it’s optimized even for the new Windows 11 is definitely a great plus.
If you already installed Audials One 2022 tell us about your experience in the comments section below.
However, EapHost is a Windows networking component that authenticates connections such as Point-to-Point (P2P) and 802.1X.
Also, Windows users who experience this error problem do not have any connectivity problems but they experience software conflicts issues in the long run.
The probable cause for the error message is uninstalling CISCO modules, invalid/missing Windows Registry keys, incomplete installation of CISCO modules, etc.
Below, you’ll find a few solutions to help you get over the Microsoft Windows EapHost 2002 error.
Find the Services tab, and then select Hide all Microsoft services box
Click Disable all
Go to the Startup tab and click Open Task Manager
Close Task Manager then click OK
Finally, reboot your PC.
Alternatively, we do recommend that you use a program uninstaller to clean your PC from unused apps. And to find a full-featured tool it’s better to pick from the best uninstaller software on Windows 10.
This is the surest method to completely remove unwanted programs and prevent leftover files from further interfering with other programs or fresh installs.
2. Use third-party repairing software
If you believe that manually resolving Windows bugs and issues is counterproductive, we perfectly understand. It allows for a significant amount of human error and oversight.
Wait for the scanning process to complete and then restart your computer. All corrupted files will be replaced on reboot.
4. Update network adapter drivers
Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and then hit Enter. (Alternatively, you can right-click on the Windows key and select Device Manager).
In the Device Manager window, expand the Network adapters section.
Then, right-click on your Network adapter and select Update Driver Software.
Click Search automatically for updated driver software.
Once the steps are complete, click Close and restart your device.
Note: If Windows doesn’t find a new driver, you can visit the device’s manufacturer website so as to download the latest network adapter driver from there.
Downloading drivers manually is a process that carries the risk of getting the wrong driver installed, which may lead to serious malfunctions.
The safer and easier way to update drivers on a Windows computer is by using an automatic tool such as Outbyte Driver Updater, as recommended in the first solution.
This tool will scan all your devices and will give you an exhaustive list of all your drivers. Using an extensive database, will update them to the latest version if you want, but it also allows you to select which driver to update.
Alternatively, you can also revert back to the old driver versions if updating the driver does not fix the issue.
5. Run system restore in safe mode
Shut down your PC and turn it on again, pressing the power button for a few seconds. Repeat this procedure three times. On the third time, you should get a blue screen with some options.
Navigate to the Run in Safe Mode option and hit Enter.
Go to Start and type system restore and then hit Enter.
Follow the prompts to revert back to a certain restore point.
Wait for the process to complete, and then reboot.
The system restore does not affect any of your files, documents, and personal data.
Note: Ensure you are able to identify the restore point dated before the Microsoft Windows EapHost error 2002 display.
6. Install the latest Windows updates
Go to Start and type update in the search box to open Windows Update.
Check for updates and install the available ones.
After the update is complete, restart your Windows PC.
Microsoft constantly releases new Windows updates that improve your system’s performance and fixes various issues and errors on your Windows PC.
They are installed automatically, however, it is possible that the process failed sometimes.
7. Reset the PC
Hard power off your PC three times until the Advanced Recovery environment appears.
Choose whether you want to keep or delete your files and apps.
Click Reset to proceed.
Note that this is an advanced procedure that restores your PC to its factory settings. Make sure you have a backup of your apps and programs, if necessary.
We hope that the solutions listed above helped you to fix the annoying Microsoft Windows EapHost 2002 error.
You can post back with the status of the issue and we will be glad to assist you further. Feel free to comment below if you have any questions.
You’ll find more easy-to-follow tutorials in the Windows 10 Troubleshooting Hub. In the How-To section, we offer reliable and complete tech guides to make your digital life easier.
There are plans underway to help Microsoft block the provision that allows users to open the Start menu search results in a browser other than Edge. users got familiarized to the workaround thanks to the Edge Deflector.
The Edge Deflector allows users to evade some of the built-in-browser restrictions in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Mozilla and Brave had previously intended to use the same technique, that would allow users to access the Start menu results in the respective browsers. However, they have since changed the plans.
Microsoft confirms the block
The block was initially viewed as a mistake by users during last week’s Windows 11 preview build. Later on, Microsoft confirmed that the move they had made was intentional.
Windows allows users to access applications and services on their platform. They also provide users on Windows 11 and Windows 10 with end to end customer experiences.
End-to-end experience
As such, the search experience from the taskbar is one example of the end-to-end experience which is not designed to be redirected. Therefore, they immediately resolve the problem because of the improper redirection.
Developers affected by the move were quick to point fingers at Microsoft for the move. They termed the company as inattentive, they mostly care about ads, bundleware and service subscriptions.
Mozilla criticized Microsoft for the move they made, in that, they felt that they were compelling the users to use certain browsers as defaults. There was a code in place that helped launch Firefox when the Microsoft-edge protocol was used for those users that had already set Firefox as their default browser. However, this is no longer possible.
Microsoft should finally let Edge be independent. Users should be able to use the browser they want without any restrictions. People are still unsure about Microsoft’s priorities. It is quite difficult for one to switch the set default browser in Windows 11.
Users should be able to use a different browser, rather than having them reachout to Windows.
What is your take on Microsoft’s move? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.
Now, for most users, the Blue Screen of Death may not be a pleasant occurrence, but they have since gotten used to the color of the screen as blue whenever they encounter such an issue.
Microsoft had made an announcement earlier in the year that they would be changing the screen permanently to black. It now appears that the black screen was short-lived as the company is now reverting to blue.
Several updates have been part of the BSOD over the years, but one thing that has remained unchanged for a long time is the screen – it has always been blue.
Rapid change
When Microsoft decided to change the blue screen to black, they never really gave an explanation as to why it made such a drastic change.
The company is now again rolling back that color change, as spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview on both the Beta and Release preview channels last Friday.
“We changed the screen color to blue when a device stops working or a stop error occurs as in previous versions of Windows.”
Triumphant return
While Microsoft has still not given a reason as to why it has decided to revert to its original blue color, it has hinted in a new update that the changes will be received soon enough.
The update will not only revert the BSOD but will also include fixing other bugs. The update will also fix various issues with the OS.
Issues with the new Taskbar, Start menu, Bluetooth audio volume control problems, among others, have also been addressed.
Do you prefer the Blue Screen of Death or the Black screen? Let us know in the comment section below.
Who wouldn’t like to take advantage of the latest USB 3.0 devices available on the market now? With the new transfer speed, USB 3.0 works wonders.
However, it seems that after installing the new Windows 10 operating system, PCs or laptops fail to detect the USB 3.0 ports. This is not an issue specific only to Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 are affected as well.
Luckily for us, there are very easy fixes for the USB 3.0 issue on Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 which we will list in the tutorial below.
But first, we need to make sure that our hardware is working properly. For example, if you have an issue with your motherboard or the USB 3.0 ports are damaged, well in this case you will have to go to the store you bought the PC or laptop from and fix it there.
SOLVED: USB 3.0 port not recognizing hardware
The USB 3.0 detecting issues usually come alongside the upgrade to Windows 10, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 8 Enterprise. In order to fix this issue, we get on our Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 operating systems, we will need to go to device Manager.
Solution 1 – Reinstall your USB 3.0 drivers
Click(left click) on the “Start” button in the lower right corner of the screen.
Type in the search box you have in the “Start” menu the words “Device Manager”.
Click(left click) on the “Device Manager” icon that pops up after the search.
In the “Device Manager” window, search for any third party USB 3.0 drivers and remove them from your Windows 10, 8 system. Note: Also look for any third-party program that might be installed for your USB 3.0 ports and uninstall that one as well.
Reboot your Windows 10, 8 PC or laptop.
After you rebooted the Windows 10, 8 PC, you will have to wait for approximately 5-10 minutes for the system to install the necessary drivers for the USB 3.0 ports.
You also have the option to use dedicated software such as Outbyte Driver Updater. It is a lightweight tool that will find any missing, damaged, or out-of-date drivers on your PC and automatically fix them.
Outbyte is a quicker and also safer alternative because it can always find the corresponding driver version for your hardware, eliminating the problems caused by faulty drivers.
Solution 2 – Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
If the issue persists after reinstalling your USB 3.0 drivers, try running the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. If you’re running Windows 10, go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > locate and run the troubleshooter.
If you’re running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you can launch the troubleshooter from Control Panel. Open Control Panel > type ‘troubleshoot’ in the search bar > click on Troubleshooting > View all to list all the available troubleshooters. Then select the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to run it.
Solution 3 – Additional workarounds
If you still can’t use your USB 3.0 ports, here are some additional solutions to fix this issue:
Disable USB selective suspend setting
Tweak your Registry
Use a different cable
Change the drive letter (if the issue is affecting your external driver).
After you followed this tutorial, you should have fixed USB 3.0 port detection issues in Windows 10, 8.1. Leave us a message in the comments below if this tutorial helped you with your USB 3.0 problems. Tell us which solution worked for you.
A landing page generates leads for your business by capturing the lead’s information and then using this to move them along the sales funnel.
Landing pages are a must-have if you want a digital brand or business.
Ideally, any online brand for business purposes needs to have a digital strategy, which includes objectives such as increasing traffic to the website, uploading relevant and valuable content, and lead generation.
Landing pages help with capturing leads by drawing them into the sales funnel. This is quickly done as the page is designed in such a way as to collect information such as emails, names, and/or contact details used for further communication about your brand.
This is something your blog content alone cannot do, thus the need for landing pages.
While they may look complicated in terms of design, coding, and everything that comes with it, landing pages are the opposite – if you use landing page software.
The beauty about landing page software is that you get pre-designed templates, or create custom designs for your brand based on your preferences and your target audience.
So, if landing pages seem hard to create from scratch, or you are looking for higher conversion rates, then the landing page software is your friend.
To build killer landing pages for your online business, landing page software can hack it in minutes, instead of hiring someone to do it, which costs more money and takes longer to get done.
What you need to consider when choosing a good landing page creator software
Whether you’re a marketer, blogger, or online business owner, there are a few factors you need to keep in mind when deciding on the best landing page software tool to use.
These include, but are not limited to:
➡ Templates: verify the available templates, including their responsiveness, look and feel, call-to-actions, layout, and other design features. Check that the landing page software offers responsive designs you can use and/or customize with a few tweaks here and there.
➡ Landing page capping: does the landing page software give you more in terms of the number of landing pages you can build or does it have a cap on it?
➡ Analytics: this is how you measure the impact of your landing pages so you need software that has this feature otherwise you may never know the real-time results of your landing pages.
➡ A/B testing: this is also an important feature so you can do split tests between different versions of your landing pages to know which one converts higher and faster and go with it
➡ Custom code features: this includes adding tracking pixels for analytics and retargeting
➡ Integration capabilities: does the tool integrate seamlessly with other tools such as WordPress, Facebook, Email, AdWords, Google Analytics, and others?
➡ Additional media and dynamic content: check if the tool allows you to use different media such as videos, which are a great way of gaining visitor attention, and creating interactive landing pages. If you can add contests, countdowns, payment options, and other content, even better.
➡ Automation: a good landing page software should ease the conversion process down the sales funnel by moving visitors from the page to automation, through linking forms to existing lists in a short time.
➡ Branding: the tool should allow you to add your own brand’s features for easier identification, and matching the look and feel of your business.
What is the best landing page tool for a successful website?
The name of this landing page software speaks to the bounce rate problems most websites have, so it is a tool you want to use to keep visitors on your pages instead of the ‘bouncing off’ of them.
Some of the amazing features you can get with Unbounce include a drag and drop builder, a user-friendly and simple interface, easy pickup and dragging of elements such as text boxes, forms, and images to the landing page, and editing to your preferences.
Also included are Unbounce Convertibles with tools like overlays and sticky bars to drive more conversions on each page. The landing pages you create using this tool are also responsive, so they’ll also work on mobile platforms and increase conversion rates.
You can also add forms to the landing page as one of the content builder functions in this tool, which is not just fillable, but appealing and attractive to your site’s visitors.
Unbounce’s built-in A/B testing feature lets you see which of your designs work best with your target audience and optimize accordingly. Analytics are included so you can see the overall statistics for each page you create, including the results from the A/B test so you can know when to stop the testing.
A variety of over 125 fully customizable landing page templates are available for you to view (no sign-up needed), plus you can see what other visitors and users have upvoted, sort them out by industry, and/or purpose.
You can get this tool for a free 30-day trial to check out its features or buy different plans (Essential, Premium, or Enterprise) at different prices, based on your business type and needs. Unbounce can be integrated with WordPress, MailChimp, and Google Analytics.
Unbounce
Easily create amazing landing pages that reduce the bounce rate for your website with this amazing tool.
This landing page software comes with features that let you get lead generation results when you need them. With an intuitive drag and drop visual editor, over 100 customized and ready-to-use templates, you can create high converting, responsive landing pages in minutes.
It also comes complete with more than 1000 free iStock images for your use which you can edit with its built-in image editor for a perfect finish.
You also get to switch between mobile or desktop view workspace so you can optimize your landing pages for more conversions as you get to see how your visitors view the pages.
You don’t need technical skills like coding or design to use this landing page software, as every element is designed to be intuitive and visual. If you can use a Windows OS, then you will be able to use this software as well.
It also comes with A/B testing, analytics, built-in web forms, flexible publishing options to your domain of choice, and it integrates with your favorite platforms for better performance.
To round this software up completely, besides the capability to create amazing landing pages, you also get access to email marketing features like autoresponders, analytics, transactional emails, and more.
The AI-powered website builder with predesigned templates and domain management ensures you have all the tools you need just a few clicks away.
The marketing automation features ensure that the workflows will always be effective and allow easy management of any lost sales, tracking website visitors, and product recommendations.
GetReponse
Get great lead-generation results by using this user-friendly software to create amazing landing pages.
If you prefer to use contests as a landing page, compared to forms and other designs, this landing page software is the best to use.
It features specialized landing page templates in which you can create social media contests and also ensures a hub on which to host your contest.
The contests are only limited by your imagination, as you can run hashtag contests and comment-to-enter sweepstakes which are almost sure to entertain and engage your customers and potential customers without seeming pushy.
Added to this, you can also allow your customers to access special coupon codes ensuring that visitors are guided through specific virtual doors. This can be done through email, set up instant win contests, or simply to share them with the people after filling out a specific form.
Besides engagement and increased attention, these elements can ensure that you get lead generation information such as names, contact, and email addresses to help you move leads further into your sales funnel.
As everybody likes to play games, Shortstack allows you to create an interactive and fun puzzle or knowledge-based quiz, which ensures you can capture leads without giving away anything, but some instant gratification.
You can also promote your content across different platforms and channels by sharing one link, including Pinterest and YouTube.
Other features include analytics and integration with other software, plus you can start with ShortStack’s free plan before you subscribe.
ShortStack
Start creating a great landing page by using amazing templates with this software.
This landing page software is definitely about generating leads as its name suggests. It is popular with most marketers online and comes with unique features unlike some of the tools mentioned above.
These features include templates (priced) which can be sorted by conversion rate through a variety of useful and engaging features that are extremely easy to set up thanks to the user-friendly and intuitive interface.
This code-free software allows you to create high-quality websites and landing pages that, thanks to the pre-built conversion-optimized and mobile-responsive templates, ensure that no customer will leave the page without leaving some useful information.
After choosing the perfect template, you can easily edit almost every element to make it your own, ensuring that your website will look the part across the web.
Optimization can be performed on all conversion tools, including pop-ups, alert bars, checkout forms, page grouping, lead backups, image library, lead routing, etc.
To be able to manage your landing page performance, you will need to have access to analytics and other performance tracking tools, which this software provides.
The normal analytics metrics that you would expect from a tool like this combined with a visual editor with a simple and user-friendly content builder, could be enough for most people.
Leadpages also adds split A/B testing, lead boxes that pop up when a visitor clicks on a link within your blog content, and so much more features that will ensure you can create the perfect landing page, and score high in efficiency around the clock.
Leadpages
Generate leads constantly by taking advantage of all the tools contained by this great software.
This software is a thin bar that stretches on the top part of your website and is useful for collecting emails and helping with lead conversions in email marketing, but that’s not all.
HelloBar can increase visitor engagement, collect high-quality emails, and also reduce cart abandonment by using some great visual and interactive options.
Customization is key in this field, and this software doesn’t disappoint in any way, as you can customize the way pop-ups appear on your potential lead’s screen without too much hassle.
You can choose from bars appearing at the top of the page which moves when the visitor scrolls, and modals that appear as specific moments to capture the visitor’s attention.
Added to that, you can also create pop-ups that appear as alerts, providing a small floating message that ensures engagement, sliders that rotate through related content, and also page takeovers, which will cover the entire screen of the visitor.
Simply link your landing page together with a strong call to action and get traffic streaming into your page effortlessly, and unobtrusively to your web content. You can also send out display messages such as discounts to your target audience or web visitors.
Every feature in this app is capable of being customized to fit your needs, and you can do so by using engaging themes, a variety of styling options, and also provides you with a full-on design assistant for those moments when you need a bit of inspiration.
Besides this, you also have a set of tracking and optimization features that offer analytics data, custom reports, and A/B tests.
It is available for free after creating an account with your domain name on the HelloBar homepage, then choose the type of HelloBar you want.
HelloBar
Optimize your landing page call-to-action elements and traffic streaming services with this powerful tool.
Just as its name suggests, this landing page software is a drag and drop, easy-to-use tool for online businesses.
Whether you know how to design or not, or your business is a startup or SME, you can create a killer landing page with Lander as you don’t need CSS or HTML knowledge to use it.
Besides its fully customizable landing page templates designed for conversions, Lander’s visual editor makes it easy to design and customize templates by dragging and dropping elements where you want them to be placed and create high converting, beautiful landing pages in no time.
Other salient features include the A/B testing tool with which you can test up to 3 different versions of your landing page, the copy, images, calls to action, colors, and other elements, plus make changes in real-time for quick results. It has a Dynamic Text Replacement feature that lets you match your PPC ad keywords with your PPC ad’s landing page and save time and money on your PPC campaigns.
Lander’s landing pages also integrate with your Facebook page by creating your tabs on Facebook without any coding or app knowledge.
Follow 4 simple steps to integrate your Facebook tab, have it published live and go viral ASAP!
Other features include auto-fill forms, email integration, analytics, mobile-ready landing pages, confirmation pages, welcome emails, conversion charts, a countdown, Google Fonts, and Maps, as well as integration with PayPal so your online shoppers can pay and checkout from your page.
This landing page software gives you more than 60 choices of conversion-optimized landing page templates to build yours from. Its features include a page editor from which you can custom design with your images, fonts, videos, and so much more.
Other features include an automated email responder, popup on exit, built-in thank you page, advanced analytics with data from conversion metrics, social and demographic data.
This tool also comes at a cost with three different plans: Starter, Premium, and Business with an acceptable price that provides access to everybody.
This landing page software is mainly used for creating ‘coming soon landing pages such as those on new sites or sites undergoing upgrades, but can also be used for businesses trying to gauge product interest, hence the name Launchrock.
With this tool, all you need to do is pick out a theme you like, edit the message copy, and voila!
This is another popular landing page software tool. Instapage, unlike other landing page software tools, comes with a cheaper basic plan, but a limited free plan (not a free trial).
Its pages are responsive, with a drag and drop builder so you can easily add or remove or reposition elements within your page. Other features include A/B testing, a simplified visual editor, and integration with WordPress, which you can use to sync the landing page from Instapage to your website.
If you want to design landing pages from scratch or use an existing template, PageWiz is another landing page software tool you can opt for. Its features include fully conversion-optimized and responsive templates, survey feedback, mapping to your domain, A/B testing (automated), real-time analytics, and data exporting.
With this tool, you get a 30-day free trial, after which you can opt to pay a monthly subscription on the plan of your choice from the Basic plan, Standard, Plus, and the all-encompassing Pro plan, offering you a variety of features and customization options.
This landing page software is touted as one of the best for split testing. Its features include a content builder with editing options (image, text, etc.), conversion performance analytics, plus results on split A/B testing.
You can also start with Optimizely’s free plan to learn how it works, and later go with a paid plan suitable for you.
This landing page software comes as a plugin for WordPress so you can create opt-in or sales pages for lead generation and high conversion rates. It has a simple drag and drops visual editor in WordPress’s dashboard, with elements you can use on over 100 customizable design templates.
Other features include integration with email marketing, and the ability to create matching thank you and email confirmation messages with a similar look and feel to your landing pages.
Customization is one of the most important elements when creating a website or landing page, allowing you to stand out from the crowd and offer your visitors an engaging and visually-pleasing experience from start to end.
This, in turn, can make your conversion rate improve drastically, and will affect the overall feel of the user, while also ensuring that leads are created, maintained, and strengthened.
Another essential element when creating a landing page is the analytics data that you can gather, thus allowing you to improve and tweak all aspects of the way you’re presenting your product.
This as well can make an enormous difference when it comes to how you’re going to create leads and how stable those leads will be across time.
Considering these two very important elements, and combined with some great online selling software, all the products we discussed in this list offer them, and even more, add some immersive and lead-generating ideas that can give you an edge in today’s competitive market.
Even though almost all these software options offer an analytics feature, you will also need great SEO reporting software to ensure that your landing page is perfectly optimized to capture as many leads as possible and turn them into sales with ease.
Have you found the landing page software you want to start using today? Let us know your favorite, and why, in the comments section below.
If you’re sending an important email message, it is always good to be able to tell when the email has been open. A windows 10 mail read receipt is the perfect tool for that.
This feature comes in extremely useful if you’re applying for jobs online, if you’re waiting for an important customer to reply to your email, etc.
The great part is that you can choose to activate a Windows Mail read receipt only for an individual email message or set it as the default option for all emails.
This allows you to selectively choose when this feature is activated. However, you need to keep in mind that there is nothing you can do if your contacts don’t agree to send you a read receipt.
A read receipt confirms that your message was opened. In Outlook, the message recipient can decline to send read receipts. There are other scenarios where read receipts are not sent, such as if the recipient’s email program doesn’t support read receipts. There is no way to force a recipient to send a read receipt.
So, a read receipt Windows 10 Mail will notify you when people open and read your emails. Without further ado, here’s how to request a read receipt in the mail for Windows 10.
How do I get a read receipt in Windows 10 Mail?
1. Use a third-party email client that supports read receipts
Geared with email tracking features that you can turn on and off, Mailbird is ideal for this task. This email client is available in both desktop and web form, and both behave equally well. The customizable UI is not just for looks and tastes but also lets you improve your workflow by allowing a tailored organization of your emails, no matter how many accounts are registered to it.
Check the box next to Enable Email Tracking by default.
2. Use Outlook
Create a new message.
Click on Tools from the menu.
Check the box saying Request Read Receipt.
Send the message normally.
When your contact receives the email you sent, he will be asked to confirm that he agrees to you receiving the receipt, and that’s it.
For a complete walkthrough with more setup details, see how to request a read receipt in Outlook and track when recipients open your emails.
There you go, that’s how to add read receipt in Outlook. Unfortunately, you cannot add a Windows 10 mail read receipt. But that does not mean you cannot enjoy this feature.
By following these steps, you should be able to add read receipts to your sent emails, so that you never lose track of who received them. Do let us know which method you used in the comments section below.
As many of you probably already know, Microsoft designed the Windows 11 Home and Pro operating systems to automatically encrypt user data.
That’s not all that bad, except it could become dangerous because if a PC were disabled with encryption on, even a repair shop would be unable to copy its data to another PC.
Well, unless the owner could come up with an encryption key that Microsoft hasn’t really thoroughly explained.
However, there are Windows 11 users that said they were surprised to find that their PCs had not automatically encrypted their data.
How do I know if I can avoid encryption?
So, basically, this loophole in the new operating system is making it possible for some users to choose if they want to activate this security feature, instead of it being activated by default.
How do you find out if you have one of those non-encrypting PCs? It’s pretty easy, just make sure that you are running Windows 11 Home on your device.
Press Win + I to access the Settings app.
Click on Privacy & Security and search for Device encryption.
That being said, if you can’t find this option within this category of the Settings app, your PC can’t encrypt data.
Why can’t these PCs encrypt data?
Apparently, this has to do with an unrelated PC feature called sleep mode. This built-in tool allows an idle computer to operate on minimal electrical power.
The PC appears to be off, but upon reawakening, it turns on its screen and shows the same open applications as before.
This process is relatively fast, but don’t think of it as instantaneous. Thus, PC manufacturers added a new feature called Modern Standby that makes a device reawaken almost instantly.
And the device does that by keeping some PC activities constantly running during sleep. And, as it turns out, Modern Standby is directly linked to device encryption in Windows 11 Home.
So, if your PC doesn’t have Modern Standby, device encryption won’t work. Windows 11 Pro uses a different form of encryption called BitLocker, and it works even if you don’t have Modern Standby.
It’s kind of hard to tell how many users will be able to avoid encryption because it’s hard to tell the exact number of PCs have Modern Standby.
Just keep in mind that anyone who downloads Windows 11 Home or Pro still needs to be on the lookout for unwanted automatic encryption.
Another factor to take into consideration is that, as more people buy new PCs that have Modern Standby, the unwanted encryption problem will spread further.
Although there are a lot of email clients out there, Outlook is still very popular, especially in the business sector.
The app is available with Microsoft 365 but you can also use it online for free if you have a Microsoft account.
The problem is that Outlook still has a lot of bugs and a lot of users have complained about losing their emails or not being able to access their Inbox folder because it grows in size every year.
Luckily, there are solutions like Recovery Toolbox for Outlook that can help you repair it with just a few clicks, and in this article, we’re going to explain its features and show you how to do that.
What is Recovery Toolbox for Outlook and how it can help?
Recovery Toolbox for Outlook is a small and ingenious app that can repair damaged Microsoft Outlook PST and OST files or extract mailbox elements from your account.
If you were wondering, the OST and PST files are the data storage files of Outlook. The OST files are in charge of storing the offline data and PST covers the information stored on your local disk.
Another important piece of information is that the two file types can be converted into each other if needed.
Now, except for recovering these files, Recovery Toolbox also ensures this conversion and can help you recover and convert the encrypted and password-protected files.
This Microsoft Outlook PST repair tool comes with an online version but if you download and install the desktop version you will have no limit for size and number of repaired files.
How can I repair Outlook using Recovery Box?
Open Recovery Box for Outlook from the Start menu.
Click on Search for .pst & .ost files.
If you don’t know exactly where the file is, just indicate the closest possible location like Program Files and hit the Search Now button.
Select the file that you want to repair and hit the OK button.
Now that you selected the file, just click the Next button.
Next, you have three options available. The Recovery mode will fix your damaged OST or PST file, the Converter mode will transform the OST into a PST file and will let you see its contents and Scan for deleted data will search for data and retrieve the deleted emails, contacts, appointments, and other objects. Let’s go with the first option, then click Yes.
In the next window, you will see the list of the possible retrievable files. Just select the ones you want to restore and click Next. You also have a Check /Uncheck all button below to select all the files.
Now, select a folder where you want to save the data and hit Next.
The last step is to choose the type of the recovered data. You can save them into a PST file that you can access with Outlook or into separate files. After you make the choice, click the Save button.
In the last window you will see a log of the recovery process.
And this is how to repair a PST file with just a few clicks and no effort at all.
Other important features of Recovery Toolbox for Outlook
This great Microsoft Outlook repair tool doesn’t just simply fix PST and OST files but all its contents from emails like contacts, attachments, and so on, and it does that from all versions of Microsoft Outlook.
For instance, if you still have the old Outlook 97 in Windows XP, you can still repair its ANSI PST files. The same goes for the UNICODE PST files from Outlook 2003 and higher.
And if the PST files are password-protected, that’s not a problem for this tool either. It retrieves them even if they are encrypted.
When we said all content, it also means contacts, appointments, attachments, tasks, notes, calendars, journals, and other data from a corrupted Outlook Personal Store Folder.
After it recovers the data, it can save it in PST/MSG/VCF/EML/TXT formats, depending on your requirements.
If you’re not familiar with the 0x8004010F error with the message Outlookdata file cannot be accessed, Recovery Toolbox can fix that problem too.
This software is a lifesaver if you’ve just lost some important emails, attachments, and contacts from your inbox so you should definitely try it for yourself.
In the next window, click on the Download button. We remind you that you can also do this online by clicking on the Repair online button from the right.
You will get an executable file. After the download finishes, run the file to start the installation process. The first step is to select the language and click OK afterward.
Next, accept the licence agreement and hit Next.
Now, check the boxes if you want to create a desktop icon and a Quick Launch shortcut and click Next.
Hit the Install button to start the process.
Click the Finish button to start Recovery Toolbox for Outlook. Of course, you can uncheck the launching box if you want to start it later.
That’s it. You’re good to go and start to retrieve the data from your damaged Outlook files.
As you can see, it’s extremely easy to download and install this tool and you probably also noticed that there are a lot of apps from Recovery Toolbox that can repair a lot of other apps.
However, keep in mind that by following the steps above, you will only get a Demo version. It’s perfectly capable of repairing your Outlook but for unlimited usage, you will have to purchase a license.
Recovery Toolbox for Outlook
Recover all your emails and content from any version of Outlook with just a few clicks with this amazing tool!
There are three types of licenses that you can buy:
Personal License – It’s the most affordable and obviously dedicated to personal use and noncommercial purposes
Business License – For legal use in enterprise, commercial and governmental environments
Site License – For using on up to 100 devices on different locations
Pros
Recovers any emails and their contents
Compatible with any Microsoft Outlook version
OST to PST converter
Built-in OST viewer
Easy to use PST viewer
Save the recovered data in PST/MSG/VCF/EML/TXT formats
Cons
For unlimited usage and features you need to buy a license
Final notes
When Microsoft Outlook works fine, there are no worries in the world and you keep going around your business but when it starts failing, there are reasons to panic.
Or not! But that’s only when you’ve got a tool that really does a great job in restoring things to normal and retrieving your lost data.
Recovery Toolbox for Outlook covers all bases when it comes to recovering all your emails and items they contain.
The software is extremely easy to use, it’s fast, and if you’re planning on sticking to Outlook, you should keep it as a trusted friend in need on your PC.
Now you know how to repair Microsoft Outlook using a simple but efficient tool that will put your mind to rest.
If you have used it already, we would welcome the story with your experience in the comments section below.
Microsoft really wants people to use Microsoft Edge in Windows 11. After the company made it harder to swap out the default web browser, and Firefox developed its own workaround, third-party developers came up with apps like EdgeDeflector, which makes it easy to not use Microsoft Edge in Windows 11 for functions like search in the Taskbar.
Microsoft doesn’t seem too happy about all this and has now blocked Edge Deflector, according to The Verge. The block was initially spotted in Windows 11 Build 22000.346 for the Release Preview and Beta Channels. In the release notes, Microsoft mentioned that “we fixed an issue where OS functionality could be improperly redirected when microsoft-edge: links are invoked.”
That’s an obvious nod to Edge Deflector, but Microsoft confirmed to The Verge that the change will also arrive for all Windows 11 users in the coming weeks. With the change, app developers can no longer invoke microsoft-edge protocol links. According to Microsoft:
Windows openly enables applications and services on its platform, including various web browsers. At the same time, Windows also offers certain end-to-end customer experiences in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, the search experience from the taskbar is one such example of an end-to-end experience that is not designed to be redirected. When we become aware of improper redirection, we issue a fix.
Microsoft seems to be pulling the security card in its decision and doesn’t appear too keen on key Windows functions being redirected away from its own browser. However, EdgeDeflector developer Daniel Aleksandersen says that there are nearly 500,000 users of EdgeDeflector so, knowing Microsoft’s antitrust issues with Internet Explorer in the past, this saga could become bigger.
The Xbox brand is celebrating its 20th anniversary today, November 15, 2021. The original Xbox console was released exactly 20 years ago, and it launched with an iconic game that changed the landscape of console shooters forever: The unforgettable Halo: Combat Evolved from Destiny developer Bungie.
The original Xbox console was quite a risky bet for Microsoft back in the day, with the company having no prior experience in the console market except for an attempt at creating development tools for Sega’s Dreamcast console. Still, as consoles like Sony’s PlayStation 2 had evolved into all-in-one entertainment systems that could rival PCs, the Redmond giant saw an opportunity to create its own gaming console that would leverage the company’s PC-based DirectX technology.
When the first Xbox console was launched on November 15, 2001, it was pretty much ahead of its time. It used standard PC components including a hard-disk drive and a custom Intel Pentium III CPU, and it also came with an Ethernet port for online connectivity. Xbox Live launched a year later on November 15, 2022, and made online console gaming really seamless, but Xbox gamers could already use the “System Link” feature to connect up to 4 Xbox consoles for LAN parties before that.
Halo: Combat Evolved and its successor Halo 2 were true system sellers on the original Xbox, and they were fantastic multiplayer games. Split-screen support was there when you wanted to play with friends on the same console, but you could also play these games in a LAN environment with System Link, or online via Xbox Live. Halo: CE was a defining moment for console multiplayer games, and the upcoming Halo: Infinite will continue this legacy by being the first Halo game with a multiplayer mode that is entirely free-to-play on Xbox and PC.
Xbox is now a core business for Microsoft
If the original Xbox wasn’t a blockbuster success like Sony’s PlayStation 2 was, the Redmond giant iterated fast and released its Xbox 360 in fall 2005, a year before Sony’s PlayStation 3. Things didn’t start so well with the infamous “Red Ring of Death” that probably alienated some early adopters, but the Xbox 360 saw multiple revisions to improve its reliability. To this day, the second Xbox 360 remains the best-selling Xbox console with over 80 million units sold, and it really solidified Microsoft’s position in the console market.
The Xbox 360 pioneered things like game achievements, digital game distribution with the Xbox Live marketplace, and new ways to play games with the Kinect motion capture camera. The console also saw the growth of other Xbox exclusive franchises such as Gears of War and Forza Motorsport. The Xbox 360 also became the best console to play some cross-platform games thanks to better development tools and marketing deals with publishers such as Activision for the Call of Duty series.
Unfortunately, Microsoft didn’t manage to replicate the success of the Xbox 360 with the Xbox One back in 2013. The company shot itself in the foot multiple times with confusing messages about DRM policies, an excessive focus on TV use cases, and the inclusion of Kinect that made the Xbox One $100 more expensive than Sony’s PlayStation 4. Current Xbox head Phil Spencer did a lot of things right to win back disappointed fans after getting the job back in 2004.
For many years, though, several industry analysts and commentators believed that Microsoft had dropped the ball and should just spin off its Xbox business. Phil Spencer eventually convinced Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to go all-in on gaming, and Spencer got his seat on Microsoft’s Senior Leadership team back in 2017. We’ve since seen Microsoft launch a new gaming subscription service with Xbox Game Pass, a new console generation with the Xbox Series X and the Series S, as well as a new cloud gaming service that’s currently available on PC and mobile devices.
“As a company, Microsoft’s all-in on gaming. We believe we can play a leading role in democratizing gaming and defining that future of interactive entertainment, quite frankly, at scale. There are really three, I think, areas or key areas where we believe we have an incredible competitive advantage. First is our leadership in cloud computing; second, the resources we have to build out the subscription value with Xbox Game Pass; and third is our overall focus on empowering creators. I’m really excited about the opportunity in gaming,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explained back in June.
A good start for the Xbox Series X|S consoles
Despite the lack of a strong lineup and exclusive games and the ongoing global chip shortage, Microsoft’s new Xbox Series X|S consoles are the fastest-selling Xbox consoles in the history of Xbox. There’s no official data from Microsoft, but Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad gave an estimation of over 8 million box Series X|S units sold last month. That’s less than the 13.5 million PlayStation 5 units Sony sold since launch, but the Japanese company kicked off this new console generation in a stronger position thanks to a bigger PS4 install base.
So far, the Xbox Series X’s power advantage over the PlayStation 5 didn’t really make a big difference on cross-platform games, but Microsoft’s flagship Xbox console has other killer features. Quick Resume is a great innovation that lets Series X|S owners switch between a couple of Xbox games almost instantly, and Microsoft continues to pioneer new technologies such as Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision for Gaming.
Xbox Game Pass also remains a very attractive proposition with all new Xbox Game Studios titles plus several high-profiles third-party games joining the service on day one. Microsoft is now committed to releasing one new Xbox Game Studios title on Game Pass every quarter, and the company is currently on a streak of exciting releases with Microsoft Flight Simulator, Psychonauts 2, Age of Empires IV, Forza Horizon 5, and (soon) Halo Infinite. Even if you can’t afford an Xbox console right now, you can play all these games on day one via Xbox Cloud Gaming with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
We’re still at the beginning of this new console generation, and the Xbox team still has a lot of work to do. Xbox Cloud Gaming will officially launch on Xbox consoles before the end of the year, and this will also allow Xbox One gamers to play next-gen games without purchasing a new console. Microsoft also needs to improve features like Game DVR and live streaming, and give us more games that really showcase the power of the Xbox Series X. Microsoft Flight Simulator and Forza Horizon gave us a glimpse of what’s possible, but other studios such as Mojang have yet to really make use of these 12 teraflops.
The Xbox 20th anniversary celebration starts later today
To celebrate 20 years of Xbox, Microsoft is holding a special 20th anniversary live stream at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 5pm GMT later today. The company already said not to expect new games announcements, and the event will largely focus on “the memories we’ve shared with the Xbox community over the years.” There should definitely be a lot of Halo, especially as we’re getting closer to the release of Halo Infinite. The latest rumors are actually suggesting that Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode may launch as soon as today after Microsoft managed to fix some last-minute bugs. We’ll see what happens, but this would definitely be a great surprise to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Halo: Combat Evolved on the original Xbox.
According to recent changes spotted by data miners on the Xbox Store, Microsoft could also use today’s event to announce some new backwards-compatible games. Several existing Xbox 360 backwards-compatible games including Fallout New Vegas, Dead Space, and Dragon Age Origins have also received mysterious updates over the past couple of days, and it’s possible that Microsoft could be getting ready to enhance these games for Xbox Series X|S consoles. Microsoft’s latest backwards-compatibility updates have entirely focused on FPS Boost for select Xbox One games, and maybe it’s time for older Xbox games to receive some love as well.
We’ll be covering the biggest news coming from the event later today, so stay tuned to OnMSFT for more Xbox news. In the meantime, feel free to let us know in the comments what do you expect to see during this special livestream.
The Office Suite is powerful enough to support both Windows 10 and Mac users, but that does not mean that it does not come with its fair share of problems.
A while ago, Microsoft had released an official web page with the most known issues concerning Office and Windows 10 and has provided a couple of fixes for the aforementioned.
We’ve decided to add some more to the list. So without further ado, here are some useful methods to solve Microsoft Office 365 known issues.
How to fix common Office 365 issues and errors
I. Microsoft Office 365 login issues
1. Check your credentials and try changing the login format
You might be able to solve this problem simply by changing the login format. Instead of your email address, use:
Also, the issue might come from a Generic Credential with a Persistence set to Session. So, you will need to find the problematic credential and delete it.
Here’s how to do that:
Press Windows Key + S and enter the Control Panel.
Select the Credential Manager. Locate the problematic credentials and recreate them.
2. Recreate your email profile
Remove all Microsoft Office credentials, and your profile by doing the following:
Open Outlook and go to File > Account Settings > Manage Profiles.
Now you need to select Show Profiles.
Select your profile and click the Remove button.
After doing that, you just need to create a new Outlook profile.
Open Outlook. Now go to File > Account Settings > Manage Profiles > Show Profiles > Add.
Enter the desired profile name, click OK, and follow the instructions to complete the account creation process.
Once you create a new account, check if the problem is still there.
3. Update Office to the latest version
You can do it by following these steps:
Open any Office application.
Go to File > Account > Update Options > Update Now.
Office will download available updates and install them.
Once the updates are installed, check if the problem is still there.
4. Use a third-party software
Hetman Office Recovery is designed to help you recover and access your Office documents whenever their native program does comply with your instructions.
This tool provides native file support for Microsoft’s popular formats and more.
In fact, versatility is a quintessential characteristic of Hetman Office Recovery and it does justice to its reputation by seamlessly working with all types of platforms, devices, storage media including all SSD, HDD, USB pen drives, NAS, and all versions of FAT and NTFS.
Moreover, not even damaged devices or in this case, error-impacted Office documents can stand a chance against this powerful recovery tool.
Let’s quickly look at its key features:
Fully compatible with Microsoft Office and other file formats
Supports all types of storage media (HDD, SSD, memory cards, USB pen drives, NAS and even VM)
Advanced File Recovery Engine to retrieve data from damaged, corrupted, and inaccessible devices
Sophisticated signature search algorithms for successful recovery
Intuitive and user-friendly interface with an integrated step-by-step wizard to assist throughout the recovery process
Burn files onto a CD/DVD, create ISO images, or upload the files onto an FTP server
II. Microsoft Office 365 activation issues
1. Switch off the Windows Firewall
The Windows Firewall might be hindering the MS Office activation if it’s on. So temporarily switching that firewall off might do the trick.
You can switch the firewall off via the Control Panel as follows:
Enter Windows Firewall in the Start search box and open the corresponding Control Panel tab.
Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off on the left of the tab.
Select the Turn off Windows Firewall options there.
2. Repair the MS Office Suite
You can open the suite’s repair tool from the Programs and Features tab as follows:
Select Programs and Features to open the corresponding Control Panel tab.
Now you can right-click the MS Office suite and select Change. That will open the Office diagnostic tool.
Select the Quick Repair option on that window. Alternatively, you could select the Online Repair option that reinstalls the suite.
Press the Repair button and follow the diagnostic wizard instructions.
3. Reset the TCP/IP in Command Prompt
Select the Command Prompt (Admin) on the Win + X menu. Then enter the netsh int ip reset resettcpip.txt command in the Prompt window, and press the Return key.
III. Temporary server issues Microsoft Office
1. Check your Time Zone
Incorrect Time Zone can create server-related issues resulting in this error. Make sure that time, date, and time zone are set correctly on your system before trying to activate the license.
2. Run Office as Administrator
Running the Office application with administrative privilege can fix the temporary server issues as well.
Simply right-click on Word and select the Run as Administrator option. Once the Office application is up and running, try to activate the license check for any improvements.
3. Use Support and Recovery Assistant for Office 365
Microsoft offers a Support and Recovery Assistance for Office 365 tool that can help you identify the activation issues with Office 365.
Here’s how to do this:
Download the Support and Recovery for Office 365 tool.
Run the installer and when the dialogue box opens click on Install.
Support and Recovery for Office 365
The app will open in a new window. Select I agree to accept the service agreement.
Click on Yes when prompted by the UAC.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Recovery process.
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eM Client is a popular email client for Windows, but some users reported that eM Client is not receiving emails.
This can be a big problem, and in this article, we’re going to show you how to fix it properly.
The solutions should apply to the following similar issues other users have reported:
em client fails to receive email – The main problem we tackled in this article, where any and all solutions apply.
em client email not loading – Not being able to load the entire content of an email is likely connected to your antivirus/firewall.
em client not receiving new emails – If the problem applies to new email only, make sure you are connected to the Internet and the email provider is working correctly.
eM Client is a great desktop email client, but unfortunately, sometimes certain issues can occur.
If eM client is not receiving emails, be sure to try some of our solutions.
How do I fix eM Client if it doesn’t receive emails?
The most common cause of this problem can be your antivirus software. If eM Client is not receiving emails, the issue could be your antivirus. To fix the problem, be sure to check if eM Client is added to the exclusions list in both your antivirus and firewall.
In addition, you might want to try disabling certain antivirus features and check if that helps. If that doesn’t work, you might have to disable your antivirus altogether. In the worst-case scenario, you might even have to remove your antivirus to fix this issue.
Several users reported that some antivirus tools can cause this problem, but after removing them, the issue was resolved. Keep in mind that other antivirus tools can also cause this issue, so even if you’re not using these tools, be sure to remove your antivirus.
If removing the antivirus solves the problem, you should consider switching to a different antivirus solution. If you’re looking for a good antivirus that won’t slow down your computer or interfere with other programs, we recommend reading our guide to the best antivirus for malware removal.
2. Change your ports
Many users reported issues while using eM Client and Gmail, and if eM Client isn’t receiving emails, you might want to try changing your ports.
According to users, the issue can sometimes be related to the Outgoing SMTP port. To fix the problem, it’s advised to change SMTP to port 587 with TLS or to 25 with SSL. After doing that, check if the problem is still there.
3. Use webmail or a different email client
If eM Client is not receiving emails, the issue is most likely related to the application or to its settings. If you’re tired of this issue, you can always use webmail as a temporary solution.
All major email providers offer webmail, and if you’re having any issues with eM Client, you might want to temporarily switch to webmail until you fix this issue.
If you prefer using desktop clients, you can always use other third-party email clients such as Mailbird until you fix the issue.
We certainly recommend Mailbird since it is one of the fastest when it comes to sync, has a variety of useful features, and performs efficiently on Windows PCs.
Mailbird
Getting the best out of productivity tools, support for users, and organized emails.
According to users, sometimes this issue can occur because you don’t have certain features enabled for Gmail. Not all email clients meet Gmail’s standards of security, and if you want to use a third-party client, you might have to enable certain features.
If eM Client is not receiving emails, you might be able to fix this problem by doing the following:
Go to your Google Account settings.
Look for Less secure apps option and enable it.
To quickly enable this feature, be sure to use this link. Keep in mind that you might have issues enabling this feature if you have 2-step verification enabled. If that’s the case, you’ll need to use an application-specific password to fix the problem.
After doing that, you should be able to access third-party applications without any problems.
5. Adjust the update frequency
In some rare occasions, eM Client might not be able to receive emails because it’s configured to check for email messages too frequently. This usually shouldn’t be a problem, but issues can appear if certain applications are set to check for new messages more than once per 10 minutes.
If that’s the case, you need to adjust the update frequency in your email client and check if that helps.
6. Make sure that eM Client is up to date
If eM Client is not receiving emails, you might be able to fix this issue simply by updating your email client. Certain issues with eM Client can appear, and the best way to fix them is to keep the eM Client up to date.
The application usually updates itself automatically, but you can also check for updates manually if you want. If eM Client is already up to date, you can move to the next solution.
7. Reinstall eM Client
If eM Client isn’t receiving emails, that might be because the installation is corrupted. This can occur for various reasons, and in order to fix the issue, it’s usually recommended to reinstall the application. There are several ways to do that, but the best method is to use uninstaller software.
In case you’re not familiar, uninstaller software is a special application that can remove any software from your PC. In addition to removing the desired software, the uninstaller application will remove all files and registry entries associated with it.
If you’re looking for good uninstaller software, you might want to rely on the best uninstaller program on the market. Once you remove eM Client using this tool, install it again and check if that solves your problem.
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Did you find the cause of the problem? If you were able to fix the eM Client not being able to receive emails, let us know what helped you from the article. You can use the comment area below.
Keeping your Windows 10 PC fast is essential, and to accomplish this, there are some Windows 10 processes you don’t need to use because they put extra strain on performance.
This article will show you how to make your Windows 10 faster by disabling certain features. But before then, let us point you toward what you may need to disable.
What to disable to make Windows 10 faster?
What you choose to disable to free up resources and enhance your computer speed is usually up to you. But here we give you an idea with this list. However, it would be best to remember that some functions and features are essential to your OS’s performance, and you may rather avoid those.
Visual effects– Transparency, animation, and shadows are a few examples of visual effects. They often consume a measurable amount of system resources and may be disabled if you do not mind a slightly duller GUI.
Startup programs – These may be notorious for increasing start up time. They come alive once you start the PC and will prolong the boot time.
Background apps – These apps are often a significant resource hug because they constantly run even when not in your view.
OneDrive sync – Unless you need this for a particular reason, you can always turn it on and manually sync only when required.
Notifications – Notifications may be a huge distraction, especially while working, so disabling them is often a no-brainer.
Automatic updates – Updates are critical, but they may drag your device if they go on concurrently with other tasks. Disabling them may be a good idea only if you remember to check for updates manually.
Cortana– While Cortana may be an important feature, not everyone uses it even though it is enabled on the device. If you fall within this category, it is best to disable it.
How to disable Windows 10 processes you don’t need?
1. Use Task Manager
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
Click on the Processes tab.
Click any process you do not need and select the End task button.
The Task Manager is an integral part of the Windows OS that helps you keep count of tasks, running processes, and applications. It gives a view of how many resources they use and gives you the option to end processes that are not needed.
2. Use the Registry Editor
Press Windows + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
Navigate to the path below: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
Select the folder for the service you want to disable.
Double-click on the Start option on the right pane.
Change the Value data to 0 and click OK.
3. Use the MSConfig tool
Press Windows + R, type msconfig, and hit Enter.
Click the Services tab and uncheck any service you need to disable.
Finally, click Apply and OK.
How to disable unnecessary services with a script on Windows 10?
Press Windows + R, type notepad, and hit Enter (you may open any other text editor on your PC).
Paste the script below in the open editor (replace service_name and service_name2 with the actual name of the processes you mean to disable). @echo off echo Disabling unnecessary services… sc config "service_name" start=disabled sc config "service_name" start=demand sc stop "service_name" echo Service_name1 disabled and stopped. sc config "service_name2" start=disabled sc config "service_name2" start=demand sc stop "service_name2" echo Service_name2 disabled and stopped. …
Press Ctrl + S, name it, and include .bat at the end of the name, then click Save.
Right-click on the saved file, click Run as administrator, then wait while the script executes.
How can I disable unnecessary services with a specialized tool on Windows 10?
Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter.
Browse through the list of services and double-click on any you do not need.
Click the Stop bottom, then Apply, and OK.
MMC, or the Microsoft Management Console, provides an interface for managing services on your system. Using this specialized utility, you can start, stop, or pause most of your device’s services.
If you have problems opening the MMC, the steps in this Management Console guide will help fix it.
There you go; these are some general tips to help you make Windows 10 faster. Be sure to follow all our steps to improve your performance and disable Windows 10 processes you don’t need.
Almost all antivirus solutions offer both free and premium versions for their security programs. Bitdefender is no different and comes with a free and paid version.
Now, if you have used and liked this software, you may be wondering if you should invest in the paid version.
In this Bitdefender free edition vs paid comparison guide, we will list all the features that differentiate between these versions and help you decide if you should invest in the paid version.
Bitdefender Free Edition Vs Paid: Which one is better?
Bitdefender Free Edition is a lightweight antivirus solution that comes with essential security features. While the paid version has more advanced features comparatively, the free version offers sufficient security to get started for average users.
You can install it on your Windows system, MacBook, and even on your Android and iOS smartphones. So, irrespective of the platform you are in, you will get free protection on all the devices.
➡ Real-time Threat Detection
The free edition comes equipped with behavioral detection to monitor your active apps closely. An alert is sent when the app detects any suspicious activity in an instant and blocks the action.
➡ Virus Scanning and Malware Removal
It comes with a powerful scan engine for real-time detection and malware removal, including viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, zero-day exploits, rootkits, and more.
➡ Anti-Phishing
Bitdefender offers this feature in its free edition to help you keep your passwords safe and browse freely. It blocks default phishing websites that appear to be real and are designed to steal your information.
➡ Anti-Fraud
Bitdefender features a database of suspicious websites that alert users when they land on a scam website using its advanced filtering system. Fraudulent websites prey on your financial information, so it is an essential feature.
Apart from these major features on the Bitdefender Free Edition, it also covers the basics well. For example, On-demand & on-access virus scanning runs deep scans in the background without affecting your system performance significantly.
As the features list indicates, Bitdefender Free Edition offers all the essential features you need to safeguard your PC from the most common security threats.
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is the most affordable Bitdefender paid plan. It offers all the features of the Free Edition and some additional features. However, there is a plan one tier up that offers even more features, but we will get to that in a bit.
Compared to the Free Edition, Antivirus Plus supports all of the features from that version, can be connected to over three devices, and adds some great new elements:
➡ Network Threat Protection
A cyber threat intelligence technology to analyze suspicious network-level activities. It can block sophisticated exploits, malware URLs, and brute force attacks. Multi-Layer Ransomware Protection is another addition that offers multiple layers of ransomware protection to keep your files safe from encryption.
➡ Rescue Environment
An advanced feature that reboots your computer in Rescue Environment for clean-up and restoration without affecting your current session. It is useful on computers affected by malware like rootkit that needs a restart for complete removal.
➡ Autopilot
Another advanced feature that acts as a Security Advisor. When enabled, it scans your system for vulnerability and gives insights into your security standing. Then, you can consider the recommendations to tighten your system safety.
➡ BitDefender VPN
The premium version of Bitdefender comes with a built-in VPN client to help you protect your presence online. However, the daily cap per device is set to 200 MB, which can be a little too restricting for some users
➡ Privacy features
Password manager – ensures you will always have access to your passwords and that they will be protected from any prying eyes
Data protection – capable of using the built-in File Shredder to remove any trace of a file you choose
VPN – enables you to change your IP and access geo-restricted content from across the globe
Safepay – ensures that any online transactions are valid and protected from any phishing scams
To summarize, the Bitdefender Antivirus Plus plan offers tons of features to protect your data and system from different kinds of attacks.
However, if you want more features such as webcam protection and microphone monitor, the Total Security edition of Bitdefender comes with all the bells and whistles.
With Bitdefender Total Security, you get all the features offered by the Antivirus Plus and Free Edition, and some more. For example, it supports up to 5 devices.
Here are some other important additions that come with this version:
➡ Microphone Monitor
You can regain control over your own devices. You can view which apps have access to your microphone and when. Essential when most of the apps require tons of permission to access your audio and video devices.
➡ Webcam Protection
It is another handy feature. When enabled, it notified you if an app tries to access your webcam. You can also block unauthorized access.
➡ Parental Control
To protect your children and keep an eye on their internet browsing behavior. Block not child-friendly websites and services and log browsing history.
➡ macOS Protection
A specially designed suite of features for macOS running computers. It consists of features such as Safe File to prevent unauthorized access to important files -Time Machine Protection allows you to restore the files from your Mac after a ransomware attack – adware blocker, cross-platform malware detection, and traffic light browser extension, and more.
➡ Android Protection
A package of essential security features for your Android device. It includes web protection, on-demand install and scan, WearOn for a smartwatch, anti-theft, battery and performance saver, VPN, app lock, and more.
Similarly, for iOS users, there is iOS protection with an identical set of features.
Since the security landscape keeps changing, security companies tend to release new definitions to keep up with the challenges. Fortunately, in the case of Bitdefender, all the products are designed to update automatically to protect you against advanced cyberattacks.
Updates to the latest version are included as part of your subscription. This way, you will never be left out of new features and security patches, even if you are halfway through your subscription.
Compatibility and System Requirements
Cross-platform support is essential as it allows you to use a single product across devices and synchronize your settings. Bitdefender Free Edition, Antivirus Plus, and Total Security are compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.
Cross-platform multi-device support, however, is limited to paid versions of the security solution. The system requirements are set to a bare minimum as well. So, you can install the software as long as you have capable and functional hardware.
System Resource Usage
Bitdefender is a lightweight utility, irrespective of the edition you are using. Although additional premium version features may impact your system performance more than the free edition, it is not a dealbreaker.
All the versions also come with the Bitdefender Photon feature. When enabled, it automatically adapts to your system hardware configuration to save computing resources and improve speed and performance.
Differences between Bitdefender versions
For an easier-to-understand overview of all the features found in the versions of Bitdefender we discussed above, we created a useful table.
Here you can see clearly which version offers which feature, and thus allow you to make an informed decision when it comes to investing in powerful antivirus software.
Features
BitDefender Free
Antivirus Plus
Total Security
Real-Time Data Protection
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advanced Threat Defense
Yes
Yes
Yes
Web attack prevention
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-Phishing & Anti-Fraud
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bitdefender Photon™
Yes
Yes
Yes
Global Protective Network
Yes
Yes
Yes
Network Threat Prevention
No
Yes
Yes
Multi-Layer Ransomware Protection
No
Yes
Yes
Vulnerability Assessment
No
Yes
Yes
Rescue Environment
No
Yes
Yes
Autopilot
No
Yes
Yes
Game, Movie & Work Profiles
No
Yes
Yes
Battery Mode
No
Yes
Yes
Bitdefender VPN
No
Yes
Yes
Anti-tracker
No
Yes
Yes
Safe Online Banking
No
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Security Advisor
No
Yes
Yes
Social Network Protection
No
Yes
Yes
Password Manager
No
Yes
Yes
File Shredder
No
Yes
Yes
Microphone Monitor
No
No
Yes
Antispam
No
Yes
Yes
Parental Control
No
No
Yes
Privacy Firewall
No
No
Yes
Speed Up Your Devices
No
No
Yes
Anti-Theft
No
No
Yes
Bitdefender Free Edition is an excellent choice if you don’t want tons of advanced features available in the premium edition. It is safe, covers the basics well, and has little impact on your system resources.
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That said, the paid version of Bitdefender has some advantages. You can install it on three or five devices depending on the plan, making configuration on multiple devices easy.
Additionally, you get advanced ransomware protection, parental control, privacy control with Microphone Monitor and Webcam Protection, and more.
Go through all the features offered by the editions, and based on your requirements, you can choose either the paid or free version. However, for the price, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus offers the best combo of advanced features and prices.
What is your choice of antivirus solution from Bitdefender? Do let us know in the comments section.
After applying a little editing polish with image editors, you can showcase your pictures with slideshow software. A slideshow is simply great when you’re doing a presentation.
Slideshow makers enable users to display an image collection within a single location. Thus, they don’t need to open each photo separately. They can add transition effects to those images as well.
So, feel free to use your photos as presentations, to create a great video clip to your new song or just impress your loved ones with exclusive memories.
What are the benefits of using slideshow maker software?
With these apps, you can set up photo presentations with dazzling extra effects, animations, music, and subtitle captions that provide extra image details.
Besides the transition effects and animations, these programs usually allow you to set up key binds that will change your sliders or your images if you want to be in control of the presentation.
Although photos can tell a thousand words, you can add those too, and not only that but also great music and sounds that will make your collage really stand out.
We’ve selected some of the best slideshow apps for Windows 10. Check out our picks and find out what’s in store for you, because you won’t be disappointed.
What is the best photo slideshow software for Windows 10?
Topping out our list is a software tool that was designed at first for video storytelling. This is what made Adobe Creative Cloud Express a prime choice for the best software that can create slideshows.
While not as expansive as a typical video editor, it combines motion graphics, audio recording, music, text, and photos, resulting in a pretty simplistic program that does its job.
These amazing features make it a great choice for producing short animated, narrated explainer videos, or even slideshows.
The UI is very intuitive, and it is exactly this feature that made it the number one spot on our list, making the program very accessible and comprehensive.
You should also know that the app has great integration with other Adobe products so, for instance, you can get your photos from Photoshop and Illustrator seamlessly.
Let’s quickly look at its key features:
Simplistic UI compared to typical video editors
Great for creating short movies and slideshows
Can easily acquire photos for slideshows from Photoshop and Illustrator
More lightweight than the typical tools of its type
You can test it for free for 7 days
Adobe Creative Cloud Express
Create stunning images that you can instantly share and showcase with the best slideshow maker out there.
The next item on our list is Movavi Slideshow Maker, a great tool if you’re interested in saving your precious moments forever in the form of digital media with videos and pictures.
Create a slideshow with photos, program slideshows so that they appear just the way you like them to, and remember the good times by creating an amazing photo montage with music.
The software’s UI is lightweight and uncluttered, and as far as arrangement goes, it looks very modern, easy to learn, and quite familiar, especially if you have prior experience using such tools.
Another great thing about this app is that it is also available for Mac users, so those of you that work on both OSes should take advantage today!
Here are some of Movavi Slideshow Maker’s main features:
Built-in Slideshow Wizard
A wide range of pre-defined templates
The ability to add music to your slideshows
Image enhancements with a wide range of filters
Also available for Mac users
Movavi Slideshow Maker
Create memorable content with photos, videos, and music by using Movavi’s Slideshow Maker!
If your wish is to create animated slideshows with photos, videos, or music and have the chance to pick from over 600 templates & effects, you should stop your searches here.
SmartSHOW 3D is a truly amazing photo slideshow software that will help you unleash your creativity and surprise others with your work while being packed with useful features.
Don’t forget that you can even convert your photo movies to any video format or burn them to DVD and make sure that they never get lost.
The newest version comes with a convenient Pan & Zoom effect creation. You may pick one of the premade motion paths, or select the starting and final frame and that’s it!
It also includes advanced tools for music editing. Use the audio waveform in the Timeline, and create audio points for any selected area to adjust the music volume, voice comments, and slide sounds.
How about a built-in collection of picture frames to customize on width and color? Yes, you can do that too with just a few clicks.
Some of the key features that you are about to enjoy from SmartSHOW 3D are:
Countless professional templates
Unique 3D effects for photos and captions
Add voice comments, title clips, or 3D collages
Over 200 music tracks at your disposal
Mobile-optimized videos
SmartSHOW 3D
Unleash your creativity and get ready for the best animated slideshows. SmartSHOW 3D is up for the task.
Adobe Premiere Pro is a software solution that needs no introduction. If you’re looking for feature-rich, reliable, productivity-oriented software to create slideshows, look no further.
Note that it packs a built-in slideshow feature that you can use to create collages with an unlimited number of images and photos. Besides this, it also features lots of other useful tools.
There are plenty of slideshow options you can use in the process. Moreover, the Pro version of this program comes with extra features.
You can set a particular transition duration, how long the images will stay on the screen before switching to the next image, and much more.
Adobe allows you to customize your slideshows the way you want and it can be integrated with a lot of other products from the same publisher.
Let’s quickly look at its key features:
Well-organized UI focused on boosting your productivity
Plenty of transition and effects options
Built-in collaboration features for improved team collaboration
Compatible with other image and video editors
7-day trial period
Adobe Premiere Pro
Put the Premiere’s built-in slideshow maker to good use and share your creations with the entire world.
Another powerful slideshow software that we want to show you is Icecream Slideshow Maker. The software has a plethora of features, including the ability to control a slide display timer.
In addition, the program is versatile, supporting all the necessary file formats, and having more than 20 transition effects packed into it.
Additionally, the Preview and History features allow you to always return to your old projects and continue editing.
You can download the software for free, or you can upgrade to the Pro version that includes lots of new options. Therefore, Icecream Slideshow Maker is a great choice for both professionals and newbies alike.
Lastly, we have to emphasize the fact that this is an incredibly simple application, and by using it you can combine your photos and music into amazing presentations.
Let’s quickly look at its key features:
Support for JPG, JPEG, PNG, MP3, WAV, WMA, and TIFF formats
Ability to control how long each slide will be displayed
More than 20+ different transition effects
Ability to upload your creations to YouTube with a single click
Support for cloud storage websites such as Dropbox or Google Drive
Ability to burn slideshows directly to DVD
4K slideshow support
Ability to add animated text
Icecream Slideshow Maker
Create professional-looking slideshows from your photos with just a few clicks.
VideoStudio is one powerful solution that will help you create professional photo slideshows by combining still images with music and gorgeous transition effects.
If you’re looking to showcase your memories in an attractive manner or craft a slick presentation for work, this photo editing software from Corel will deliver everything you need and more.
This tool comes with professionally designed templates to help you kick-start your projects and get stunning results.
And when you’re done, you may always share your beautiful montage with your loved ones on social media right from the app.
Let’s quickly look at its key features:
Create a photo slideshow with music in no time
Add your photos, titles, effects and pick your soundtrack
Export to popular formats
Share instantly on social networks like Facebook or YouTube
Free trial available
Corel VideoStudio
Get a powerful tool that can help you produce stunning collages with music and professional effects.
Magix PhotoStory Deluxe is a professional slideshow software, and it’s easily one of the most advanced tools on our list. The application allows you to create HD presentations, and it has various advanced features.
Transform the photos you take during events and journeys into beautiful memories that will last forever, using Magix Photostory Deluxe’s awesome slideshow maker.
Additionally, feel free to add various effects and customize the length of your slides, the timer, and their position easily using the program’s plethora of features at your disposal.
You will have 1500 effects, decorative elements, music, and sounds to complete your photo collage that will impress all your loved ones.
And let’s not forget that after you finish, you can share your artwork on YouTube, Facebook, and Flicker straight from the app.
Let’s quickly look at its key features:
Ability to edit photos, videos, and music, all from a single application
Support for various effects that will make your images pop
Photo collage feature
Camera tracking and zooming
About 250 different transitions
Built-in DVD and Blu-ray burning feature
Support for 4K resolution and 3D
Magix PhotoStory Deluxe
Get the perfect amount of drama and awesomeness in your slideshow with this great premium tool.
Those are the best presentation applications for Windows 10 to help you showcase your photographs with style. If you’re using the latest operating system, we’ve prepared a separate article about the best slideshow maker apps for Windows 11.
You can set up photo slideshows with a variety of transition effects, backgrounds and themes, animations, additional clip art, subtitle narratives, and background music.
Then you may add the slideshows to numerous media output formats on DVD, Blu-ray, and CD or share them via YouTube, Twitter, email, etc.
Don’t forget to edit your photos before inserting them into your slideshow. We’ve got a list including the best photo editing apps that will help you do that easily.
What’s your favorite slideshow maker? Feel free to share your choice with us by reaching for the comments section below.
The Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) is where organizations manage licenses purchased via the following volume licensing programs: Microsoft Enterprise, Enterprise Subscription, Select Plus, Open Licenses, and more.
After upgrading to Windows 11, users may be experiencing certain problems with logging into Microsoft’s and its affiliate products, including the VLSC service.
A big part of these login issues is caused by users setting up unnecessary new accounts, or choosing the wrong browser to access it from.
If you cannot log into the VLSC, your business operations may be hindered temporarily, which makes it imperative to avoid getting to this stage.
We have compiled below a list of methods for you to swiftly login into VLSC in Microsoft Edge, without any further complications.
How can I access VLSC in Windows 11?
By using VLSC you will be granted access to download products and keys, see your volume licensing information, view your relationship summary and license summary details, review the status of your enrollments, and last but not least – activate and consume Software Assurance Benefits.
Organizations enjoy the service by granting access to their employees for the software needed, without having to purchase individual software, which is, as you may sense, very efficient.
Access is directly linked to the organization’s Microsoft account and to the master account of all licenses. This account is usually the volume licensing manager’s account, which controls all the other accounts.
NOTE
We recommend using Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer for the following steps and future accessing of Microsoft’s services.
Ensure you use an email ID that is affilliated with Open License before leaving the page, as it will be more difficult to come back to this step.
After you create an email, check the confirmation link in your inbox and click it to confirm your ownership.
Having followed the steps above, you should be able to log in. If unfortunately, the log-in system doesn’t work for you, follow the methods below to fix the problem at hand.
What can I do if the VLSC login is not working in Windows 11?
1. Clear browsing history and cached data
Start by opening up Microsoft Edge.
After the browser opens, select the Settings and more option located in the top right corner.
Once the new panel will open up, click on the History option.
Tap on the Clear browsing data button.
Choose All time under Time range.
Select Browsing history and Cached images and files, then click on Clear now.
Sometimes the display page might be bugged due to the cached data. If this was indeed the cause, you should now have fixed it. Try again to login into VLSC, after you have completed the steps above.
2. Clear all browsing data
Open Microsoft Edge if it’s not opened already and select the Settings and more option located in the top right corner.
After the Settings panel shows up, click on History.
Tap on the Clear browsing data option.
Select All time under Time Range.
Select all boxes, and then select Clear now.
After you delete all the browsing data, the login page should load and function normally, unless the issue lies somewhere else. Proceed to retry logging into VLSC or move to the next method.
3. Reset Edge to default
NOTE
This will reset your startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs. It will also disable all extensions and clear temporary data like cookies. Your favorites, history, and saved passwords will not be cleared.
Open Microsoft Edge and select Settings and more in the top right corner.
Select Settings from the drop down panel.
Click on Reset settings in the left side.
Select Restore settings to their default values.
Once you’ve restored the browser’s settings, relaunch Edge and try logging into VLSC. The login page should now work soundly unless the issue lies somewhere else.
4. Use Internet Exporer browser
Launch Internet Explorer 11, or download it if you don’t have it already. The process won’t take long.
Press F12 on the keyboard to launch Developer tools.
Once you are in Internet Explorer, you can use the document mode to check for compatibility issues. You should be able to log into VLSC without any further complications.
How to get Volume Licensing Keys?
Microsoft includes product activation technology in some products sold through the Volume Licensing channel. A product key is required to activate these products.
First, you need to know that not all Volume Licensing products require a key. Volume license products that use the Volume Activation are pre-installed with a KMS client setup key.
NOTE
Some products licensed under Volume Licensing agreements use keys that cannot be obtained through the VLSC or the Microsoft Activation Center.
If you use the KMS activation, you will not need to enter a key for your products, enabling you to use them right away. However, if the product is not listed, there are two ways to obtain your VLKs:
Go to the Product Keys section of the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) for Open, Open Value, Select, Enterprise Agreements, and the Services provider License Agreement (SPLA)
Keys are assigned to and intended for the sole use of your organization. You may be held responsible for unauthorized use of VLKs issued under your agreement, so be sure to keep your keys secure and do not disclose them to unauthorized parties.
Microsoft’s Volume Licensing Service Center is one of the best solutions out there for managing software keys in your business.
A large number of people want more options to pick from since Chrome, Firefox, or Opera are also tempting enough. Check out these great browsers for Windows 11 and see for yourself how Microsoft Edge compares next to them.
Feel free to share your opinion on Microsoft’s services and let us know in the comments below which solution worked best for you.
Windows 10 includes a wide variety of multimedia features and settings that allow users to optimize video and audio playback for apps like Movies & TV and Groove Music.
However, sometimes users aren’t aware of certain changes, and they might get surprised when they see that a new option is available.
Some less important options are introduced quietly, or they get overlooked because other more exciting features appear at the same time, and that seems to be the case here as well.
Some users are a little perplexed with Windows 10’s Automatically process video control, and in today’s guide we’re going to take a closer look at it, and see what it does.
What does the Automatically process video to enhance it option do?
This is a Windows 10 multimedia option you can select inside the Windows 10 Settings. The Video playback tab includes this option among others that allow you to configure playback for Windows 10’s built-in video platform.
However, this feature is certainly somewhat vague. It can best be considered to be a quick video enhancement option that applies contrast and color changes (and perhaps some other effects) to improve media playback picture quality.
Does the Automatically process video setting apply to all software?
This and other features in the Video playback tab are only applicable to apps that utilize Windows 10’s built-in video platform. As a result, you can enhance playback for all UWP apps that come with Windows 10 and others available on the MS Store.
However, this setting won’t make any difference on media playback for non-UWP software. So, don’t expect it to enhance YouTube video quality in Google Chrome, Firefox, or any other browser other than Microsoft Edge.
How does the Automatically process video feature work in Windows 10?
How can I activate the Automatically process video option?
Right-click the Start button and select Settings.
Click Apps in Settings.
Then click Video playback to view the tab in the screenshot directly below.
Click the Automatically process video to enhance it option to turn it on.
How can I preview the Automatically process video setting?
Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app.
Navigate to the Apps section.
Select the Video playback in the right pane.
Play the sample video and click the Full-Screen button to expand it.
You can toggle the Automatically process video option on/off shown directly below while the preview clip is playing.
That expanded video preview is the best way to see what difference the process video feature makes to picture quality.
The impact it has might vary depending on your PC hardware. However, that setting will make a noticeable difference to video contrast for some users.
Is the Automatically process video option in all Windows 10 builds?
The process video feature has been available in Windows 10 since build 16215. Microsoft released this build way back in 2017 as a part of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Therefore, it’s pretty safe to say that the vast majority of users will be able to access that setting without needing to update their operating system.
Can I disable Automatically process video for my laptop battery?
When you turn on this feature, a new battery option appears on the Video playback tab. That option is a Don’t automatically process video when on battery checkbox you can select to disable the feature for unplugged laptops.
Although the Automatically process video option doesn’t necessarily dramatically enhance video quality, it does make some subtle changes to improve media playback picture quality.
This option might be worth noting if you frequently watch videos in Microsoft Edge, Movies & TV, and other UWP apps.
If you don’t use Universal apps for video playback and you use Win32 media player software, then you probably won’t find too much use for this feature.
There is no rest for Insiders on a Friday as Microsoft rolls out a set of updates for all preview channels.
For the Beta and Release Preview Channel Insiders, the Windows team just released build 2200.346 with brings a long list of fixes and not much more.
Here are just a few of the improvements Insiders on the Beta and Release rings can look forward to when upgrading:
We fixed an issue that affects the Appx PowerShell cmdlet functionality on PowerShell 7.1 and later.
We fixed an issue that causes some users to see an unexpected “bad image” error message dialog at startup.
We fixed an issue that causes searchindexer.exe to stop responding during a dismount operation in the remote desktop environment.
We fixed an issue that affects the opening of the SearchFilterHost.exe process.
We added support for the cancellation of daylight savings time for the Republic of Fiji for 2021.
We fixed an issue that causes devices that have certain processors to stop responding when waking from hibernation.
We fixed a COM initialization issue in dll that might cause the calling process to stop working.
We fixed an issue in the Hyper-V virtual machine bus (VMBus) that causes the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) VM to occasionally time out when attaching disks. This issue also prevents the utility from starting.
We fixed an issue that affects the System Memory Management Unit’s (SMMU) fault handling after hibernation.
We fixed an issue that causes the system to stop working after you enable Hyper-V.
We fixed an issue that fails to apply machine Group Policy objects automatically at startup or in the background to devices on a domain that have certain processors.
We fixed an issue that causes the Server Manager cmdlet to return a failure. As a result, many Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) validations fail during the installation of optional features.
We added the option to configure an Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) maximum transmission unit (MTU) that is less than 576 bytes on an interface.
We fixed an issue that causes get-winevent to fail, and the error is an InvalidOperationException.
We fixed an issue that incorrectly renders some variable fonts.
We fixed an issue that displays glyphs at the wrong angle when you use the Meiryo UI font and other vertical fonts. These fonts are frequently used in Japan, China, or other countries in Asia.
That’s only a quarter of the list of fixes that are in tow for build 22000.346. Other improvements include fixes for issues that affect NFTS, flash drives, Focus Assist, flickering in the taskbar and so much more.
Check out the long list of fixes here to see if today’s update is worth the time and process.
UPDATE 11/12: We are starting to roll out Cumulative Update Build 22499.1010 (KB5008400). This update does not include anything new and is designed to test our servicing pipeline for builds in the Dev Channel.
Microsoft has recently added Windows Subsystem for Android, some Teams integrations, and even the ability to sign in to the Clock app with multiple accounts. What are you hoping they’ll add to the Dev Channel next? Let us know in the comments below
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app that lets your team stay organized and have conversations all in one place without any hassle.
Dark Mode is supported by every platform and every version of Teams, like many other modern applications, even on Windows 11.
Here’s how to turn on Dark Mode and how to get Light Mode back if you prefer that. But first let’s dive into everything you need to know about this great collaboration solution for businesses, freelancers, and just about everyone else who works in a professional team setting.
What is Microsoft Teams used for?
The business world is always chatting about which hot new collaboration platform is the best. There certainly are quite a lot of options to choose from. But one particularly useful solution stands out: Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft Teams is a proprietary business communication platform developed by Microsoft, as part of the Microsoft 365 family of products.
Having an excellent team space is key to being able to make creative decisions. Shared workspace software makes this much easier to achieve, especially if a particular team is based in a very large company, has many remote employees, or is made up of a significant amount of team members.
Within the Microsoft Teams app, the Teams icon will show you all of the teams that you’re a part of. Teams are made up of channels broken down by topic:
Teams – Create your own or join channels to belong to. Inside channels you can hold on-the-spot meetins, have conversations and share files.
Online Meetings – See everything you’ve got lined up for the day or week. You are also allowed to schedule a meeting. Your Outlook calendar will be synced up with your meetings calendar.
Calls – In certain cases, if your organization has it set up, you are able to call anyone from Teams, even if they are not using Teams.
Activity – Catch up on all your unread messages, @mentions, replies, and more.
By using the command box at the top, you may search for specific items or people, take quick actions and launch other apps.
To put it simply, Microsoft Teams is similar in concept to the popular collaboration software Slack with a lot more bells and whistles. Plus, Microsoft Teams is included in Microsoft365 and Office365 for free.
To begin, launch Microsoft Teams on your desktop or in your browser and log into your account.
Click the three dots (also called Settings and more) in the top-right corner of the window, then select Settings.
In the left sidebar, tap on the General option, then choose Dark under the Theme panel.
As mentioned above, the steps to enable Dark Mode in Microsoft Teams on desktop and the web are the same. This is because both the desktop app and the web version have pretty much the same user interface.
Microsoft Teams will instantly change its interface, turning from light colors to darker ones. To return to the Default Mode, follow the same steps above, but choose Default instead of Dark, under the Theme panel.
Is Dark Mode better for your eyes?
Nowadays screens seem to be ever-present in our lives, and that’s a fact. If you value your eyesight’s health, you might want to take some measures before it’s too late. Dark Mode successfully cuts glade and reduces the notorious blue light, both of which help your eyes. However, it is not for everyone, and in some cases, it can actually cause more vision complications than solutions.
There are plenty of advantages to using Dark Mode, both technological and health-related. Your battery’s life will be extended as well as your eyesight’s soundness. Thus, you won’t need to charge your phone as often, since Dark Mode can save up to 30% of your battery’s power.
Like we mentioned above, blue light is one of the straining factors that affect your eyes, and with the activation of Dark Mode, you will reduce exposure to it.
Another advantage is delivered by Dark Mode’s ability to reduce the glare level. If you’re viewing your screen in a dark room, the bright light from default display settings will cause an irritating glare.
On the other side, people who have already some vision issues like myopia or astigmatism may benefit more from a dimmed light mode or blue-light-filtering mode, due to possible blurriness and fogginess.
Furthermore, the latest Microsoft Edge version is based on Chromium. With this change, support for Dark Mode also appeared, a very popular option among users. Here’s how to enable Dark Mode on Edge.
Are you enjoying your new Dark Mode theme? Let us know in the comments below which theme you like most and what apps most definitely need to implement it.
Quite a bit of Tubi news today which should be of interest to fans of the free streaming service. The Xbox app updated with some changes, an official Tubi app launched for Windows devices, and both Tubi apps are now available for viewers in Mexico.
The Tubi Xbox app update was a subtle one but it should also be a noticeable one for regular users. The app’s layout now loads much faster than before while the main menu has been shrunk a bit to allow for the display of more thumbnails. The search experience also feels vastly improved.
This Xbox app update appears to have coincided with the launch the official Tubi app in the Microsoft Store app store for Windows computers and tablets. However, despite sharing the same app store listing as the Xbox app, the Windows app is a completely different experience and is basically just a wrapper for the Tubi website.
Tubi is relatively new in Mexico having just launched there within the past year. It’s unclear why the Xbox app wasn’t available until now but its arrival will likely please those who have been waiting for it.
Tubi is a completely free streaming service that offers a variety of on-demand movies, documentaries, and TV series in addition to a selection of live streaming content in select regions. The service is currently available in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Mexico and is generally a solid choice when trying to find content that’s not available on some of the larger services such as Netflix and Hulu.
It may seem that the long wait is over as the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition remaster collection will now be available via Game Pass on Xbox Series X, Series S, and Xbox One.
On November 11, the game will be available across different platforms. Whereas this may be good news, the sad part is that the PC version will only be available on Rockstar Games Launcher.
This may lock out quite a number since the only way to access the trilogy is to purchase the entire collection via Rockstar Games’ storefront.
Limited availability
If you thought that there was a leeway on Steam, RGS, and other platforms, you are in for a surprise.
The remasters are not available anywhere else on PCs. There is only the Rockstar Game Launcher option.
The decision to only be exclusive on Rockstar Game Launcher has its own cons. For instance, the remasters collection fails to include the two key tie-in games; GTA: Vice City Stories and Liberty City Stories.
These two games contain characters, locations, and context but are not included in the collection. They complement the trilogy.
Good news
On to some more good news, users can rest assured that the GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition will not cut radio stations or music.
If you are a longtime fan of GTA, you know that the soundtracks play a huge part in making the game interesting, making this a huge relief.
What are some of the features that have you excited about GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition? Share your favorites in the comment section below.
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