FIX: Asus Number Pad has driver problem [GL704GW, GL502VMK]

Posted on by Matthew Adams

Some ROG GL704GW and GL502VMK laptop users have posted on the Republic of Gamers forum about a Number Pad driver issue.

These users have encountered ASUS Number Pad driver issues after Windows 10 build updates. Consequently, their laptops’ keyboards stopped working.

In today’s guide we will explore the best methods to apply in order to resolve this issue quickly.

How can I fix the ASUS Number Pad driver issue?

1. Reinstall the ASUS Number Pad driver

  1. Press the Windows key + X hotkey.
  2. Click Device Manager on that menu.
  3. Click the View menu.
  4. Select the Show hidden devices option.
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  5. Double-click Keyboards to open its device list.
  6. Right-click ASUS Number Pad to select the Uninstall device option.
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  7. Then click Uninstall to confirm.
  8. Windows 10 will reinstall keyboard device drivers when you restart your PC.

2. Update your drivers

This error might be the result of outdated or faulty drivers. Performing an update can quickly fix this issue. You can do so manually, by selecting the ASUS Number Pad driver from the Device Manager.

Alternatively, you can use a third-party driver updater utility that aims to resolve various driver issues. The software will quickly scan your laptop for antiquated, corrupted, or missing drivers and automatically update them.

3. Select the HID keyboard device

  1. Open the Device Manager window from the Win + X menu as outlined for the previous resolution.
  2. Click Keyboards to open that device category.
  3. Right-click Asus Number Pad and select Update driver to open the window shown directly below.
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  4. Click the Browse my computer option.
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  5. Select the Let me pick from a list of available drivers option.
  6. Then select HID Keyboard Device, and click Next to install.

Rollback a recent Windows 10 build update

  1. Press the Windows and S keys simultaneously to open a search utility.
  2. Type Windows Update in the search box that opens.
  3. Click Check for updates to open the Windows Update tab in Settings.
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  4. Press the Get started button to restore your previous Windows 10 build version.

Note: You can only select the Get started button for 10 days after a feature update. You don’t have to update Windows 10 to the latest version until Microsoft no longer supports your build.

Those are some of the potential resolutions that might fix the Asus Number Pad driver problem.

Aside from those resolutions, running the Keyboard troubleshooter and clean-booting Windows 10 might also fix ASUS keyboards that stop working.

VLC interactive zoom not working? Here’s how to fix it

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

The VLC media player has a lot of useful features that make it one of the best video players that is out there.

The interactive zoom option allows users to zoom videos, as the name suggests. The feature allows you to get a preview image in the top left corner with a rectangle indicating which portion of the video is zoomed in.

It appears as though that for many users this option is not always working as it should. There are two main situations for the interactive zoom problem:

  • VLC zoom can’t move the video when in portrait mode: the VLC interactive zoom fails when VLC opens the vertical or portrait video from the phone.
  • VLC zoom is not working in landscape mode: the VLC zoom box is stuck with landscape iPhone videos or video files that you receive from others

In both cases though, the way to fix it is the same. In this article we will guide you on how to do that in just a few easy steps, so make sure to keep on reading.

What can I do if VLC interactive zoom doesn’t work?

1. Update VLC to the latest version

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When it comes to VLC you should always use the latest version as there are additional features and security updates that only the updated version offer.

Some users confirmed that after updating VLC to the latest version, the interactive Zoom option actually started to work properly.

Usually, you should see a notification pop up whenever there is any update available. In case this does not happen, go to Help and select the Check for update option.

If a new version is found, make sure to press Yes when asked if you want to install it.

2. Remove the rotation parameter in the video

It seems as though this is a specific issue that happens because of some specific video parameters. Some videos, especially those recorded with smartphones come with a 90-degree rotation parameter.

If you try to play the video in Media Player, for example, you will see it plays upside down.

Although VLC can see the rotation parameter and rotate the video, due to this issue interactive zoom won’t work.

There are several programs that can help you remove the rotation parameter in the video. Test and download the most effective software that will help you rotate your video.

Afterward, the video will play normally in VLC and the interactive zoom will work properly.

When you will now open VLC and enable interactive zoom, the moving box should not be stuck and work normally.

We hope that the presented solutions helped you fix the VLC interactive zoom not working.

There are several situations that can cause this issue to happen but fortunately enough they can both be solved using the same steps.

If you tried any of the above, let us know how it worked in the comments section below.

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Service Registration Is Missing or Corrupt: 10 Ways to Fix It

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Every version of Windows relies on certain services to run properly, and Windows 10 is no exception. Unfortunately, our readers reported that they are getting the Service registration is missing or corrupt error on Windows 10, so let’s see how to fix it.

What does service registration is missing or corrupt mean?

The Service Registration is missing or corrupt message usually comes with the error code 0x8024402c, and it is triggered when some damaged or corrupt system files prevent the installation of an update.

Luckily, we have gathered a lot of solutions to fix this problem on your Windows 10 PC.

What can I do if Service registration is missing or corrupt on Windows 10?

1. Change values in the Registry

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We recommend creating a backup of the registry file before attempting this solution.
  1. Press the Windows key + R, enter regedit, and press Enter or click OK to open the Registry Editor.
  2. In the left pane, go to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost\Applicability
  3. In the right pane, locate the ThresholdOptedIn and RecoverFrom values, and if there are, delete them.
  4. Now, right-click the empty space in the right pane, and choose New, then select String Value.
  5. Enter BranchName as the name of the new string and double-click it.
  6. In Value data, enter fbl_impressive and click OK to save the changes.
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  7. Create a new String called Ring and set the Value data to low.
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  8. After you’re done, close the Registry Editor.

2. Restart the Windows Update services

  1. Search for command and click on Run as administrator to start Command Prompt.
  2. Type or paste the following commands and press Enter after each one:
    • net stop wuauserv
      net stop cryptSvc
      net stop bits
      net stop msiserver
      ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
      ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
      net start wuauserv
      net start cryptSvc
      net start bits
      net start msiserver

After all the processes are finished, close Command Prompt and check if the problem is resolved.

3. Remove your antivirus tool

Antivirus software can interfere with core Windows 10 functions, thus causing Service registration is missing or corrupt error to appear.

Users reported that McAfee antivirus can cause this issue to appear, and to fix it, it’s recommended to remove the McAfee antivirus software.

Bear in mind that almost any third-party antivirus software can cause this error to appear, therefore even if you don’t use McAfee, you might want to try removing your antivirus software.

The most simple way of completely uninstalling the antivirus is to use specialized software. This kind of tool is easy to use, and after it does its job you can be sure you won’t see any leftovers.

After you have a clean slate, you can install a more reliable antivirus solution that won’t interfere with Windows 10’s service registration. That’s why we recommend reading our guide to find the best antivirus software for all your needs.

4. Perform an SFC scan

  1. Click the Start button, type cmd, and select Run as administrator from the results.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter to run it: sfc /scannow
  3. Wait for the process to complete, close Command Prompt, and check if the error is resolved.

Alternatively, you can always rely on specialized repair software to scan your computer and automatically replace any broken files they encounter.

Not only that but these powerful tools can easily be used in the long run as maintenance tools so you never have to worry about these issues again.

5. Check if the required services are running

  1. Press the Windows key + R, type services.msc, and press Enter or click OK.
  2. Locate the Windows Update service and double-click it to open its properties.
  3. In the Startup type section select Automatic from the menu. In the Service status section click the Start button. Click Apply and OK to save changes.
  4. Repeat the same steps for Background Intelligent Transfer Service and Cryptographic Service.

6. Change settings in the Group Policy

  1. Press Windows key + R and enter gpedit.msc. Press Enter or click OK.
  2. In the left pane navigate to Computer Configuration, then to Administrative Templates, and select System.
  3. In the right pane, double click the Specify settings for optional component installation… setting.
  4. Select Enabled and enter the location that you want to use for repair. Click Apply and OK to save changes.

7. Reset the Microsoft Store cache

  1. Press Windows key + R and type wsreset.exe.
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  2. Press Enter or click OK and wait for the process to finish.

Some of our readers managed to fix the Service Registration error by resetting the Microsoft Store, so it’s worth a try.

8. Create a new user account

  1. Click the Start button and select Settings.
  2. Go to Accounts, then go to Family & other users.
  3. Click Add someone else to this PC button.
  4. Click I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.
  5. Click Add a user without a Microsoft account.
  6. Enter the name of the new user. If you want, you can also add a password to protect the new account. After you’re done, click the Next button.
  7. After creating a new user, switch to that account and check if the issue persists.

If the problem doesn’t appear on your new user account, you might want to move all your personal files and switch to it permanently.

9. Restart the Windows Update service using Command Prompt

  1. Click the Start button, type cmd, and choose Run as administrator to launch Command Prompt with full privileges.
  2. Enter the following command and press Enter: net stop wuauserv
  3. After that, enter the following command to detect and download the necessary updates, and press Enter: wuauclt /detectnow

Note: This is just a potential workaround, and it might not be the permanent solution, but you can still try it on your PC.

10. Match the EditionID with the ProductName

  1. Press the Windows key + R to start the Run console, type regedit and press Enter.
  2. Go to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
  3. In the right pane, find the following strings: EditionID and ProductName. Make sure that EditionID and ProductName match the version of Windows 10 you’re using. In our case, EditionID is set to Professional while the ProductID is set to Windows 10 Pro.
  4. If the values don’t match your version of Windows 10, change them.

For some unknown reason, values in your registry can change, and that can cause this problem to appear. According to users, EditionID and ProductName have changed from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 Enterprise, and that caused this error to appear.

Service registration is missing or corrupt error can cause many problems on your Windows 10 PC, but as you can see, this error can be fixed by using one of our solutions.

Get the Windows 10 October Patch Tuesday updates today

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

The second Tuesday of October is now here and that means that Microsoft will soon release its monthly batch of major updates called the Patch Tuesday Updates.

Like with the other previous 9 months, these updates are long-expected because they bring much-needed fixes to Windows 10.

However, the core of these updates is the security updates that come with them as well, especially the ones concerning CVEs for Microsoft and Adobe products.

Speaking of which, another highlight of this month is to see if the trend of the increasing number of CVEs continues, or if it has finally come to a stop.

What should users be expecting from this month’s updates?

A common trend in Patch Tuesday updates is the implementation of what has been in the testing phase within the Windows Insiders program.

Another trend is the fixing of new features that may have been implemented in the last round of Patch Tuesday updates.

All in all, here are some highlights of what has transpired over this past month with Microsoft and its products, and maybe you can get an idea of what’s to come during this month’s update:

Unfortunately, this is nothing more but guesswork until the updates actually hit live at 10 PM PST.

Keep in mind that the Patch Tuesday updates are important because of the added protective features that they bring.

That being said, if you aren’t a fan of updating your OS and have decided to pause your Windows Update feature, you should make an exception right now.

This is for your own protection, and it can prevent any damage and cyberattacks that usually follow during Exploit Wednesday and Uninstall Thursday.

Are you eager about what the latest updates will bring? Let us know what your expectations are by leaving us a message in the comments section below.

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FIX: FIFA 21 in-game stuttering and freezes

Posted on by Teodor Nechita

FIFA 21 is the latest installment in the critically acclaimed FIAF series of football simulation games created by EA Sports, a subdivision of Electronic Arts.

A new game comes out year after year, and while the features and graphics are always new and fresh, so is the number of bugs users have been experiencing.

One example is an issue that can be encountered in most modern-day games, and that is freezes and the occasional screen stuttering that many players have been reporting:

Iv been having a stutter/freezing issue with fifa 21 and despite my best efforts i cannot solve it. The issue ONLY happens in fifa and i play many other games that range from CPU to GPU intensive. I have attempted all known solutions as well as some unorthodox attempts to fix it but to no avail,[…]

This issue is quite frustrating to run across, especially during an online game, since it can ruin your score and overall rating.

Another common related issue is one that players notice while exiting the game.

It would seem that FIFA 21 takes up their entire SSD memory and thus freezes.

I’m having problems with FIFA21, when i’m playing something like squad battles the game will freeze for a few seconds and then resume. I opened Task Manager on another window and set it to the performance TAB and that’s when I could see that the SSD (My C Drive) was running at 100%. I then switched FIFA21 to my Game Drive (Drive D) and the same thing happens.

Because FIFA 21 is such a popular game, we took it upon ourselves to solve this issue and present to you a few things that you can try to make the game run smoothly again.

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How do I fix freezes in FIFA 21?

1. Update your drivers

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Sometimes old device drivers can lead to low performance in games, which in turn can also lead to performance spikes such as brief freezes.

This is especially the case with your video card drivers, and that is why updating them is mandatory.

While you could opt to manually update your drivers via Windows Update or by going to each manufacturer’s website, this can be time-consuming, and you can always download the wrong driver or a driver version that isn’t the latest.

That is why the quickest and safest method is to use a third-party driver updater that can do it for you, one like Outbyte Driver Updater.

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Not only will this tool update your older drivers, but it will also fix the ones that you already have.

That being the case, simply download and install Outbyte Driver Updater, run it, and let it do the job for you.

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2. Check your antivirus

Sometimes your antivirus software can have on-access scanning, meaning it will start running as soon as you activate FIFA 21.

This excess load of tasks can cause your freezes, so your only solution would be to either disable the feature or temporarily disable your Antivirus while playing FIFA 21.

We recommend you give Vipre antivirus a try, since not only does it offer top-notch protection, but it is also very easy to control, especially when it comes to enabling and disabling its features.

More so, when you decide to activate it, your digital protection level will be at an all-time high, so you don’t have to worry about malware.

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3. Modify a few FIFA 21 files

  1. Go to Documents/FIFA 21 folder
  2. Open with FIFA setup text file
  3. Change DirectX from 1 to 0 as seen in the image
  4. Save changes and then try running the game again

4. Tweak your Nvidia Control Panel settings

4.1. Set V-Sync to Adaptive

  1. Press Start
  2. Type in Nvidia and launch the Nvidia Control Panel
  3. Select manage 3D Settings
  4. Select Program settings and browse for FIFA 21
  5. Change the Vertical sync feature to Adaptive

4.2. Reset your Nvidia Control Panel Program settings completely

  1. Press Start
  2. Type in Nvidia and launch the Nvidia Control Panel
  3. Select manage 3D Settings
  4. Select Program settings and browse for FIFA 21
  5. Select Restore Defaults in the top right

5. Close background processes

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager
  2. Look for whatever process is taking up most of your CPU and RAM
  3. If FIFA 21 is not using it, close it, and resume the game

6. Make sure your PC meets the minimum system requirements

FIFA 21 is quite a resource-intensive game, so make sure that your PC can actually handle it.

Remember that if you pre-ordered FIFA 21 long before the official launch, there may be a chance that your PC may not actually meet the minimum requirements to run it.

This is because of a mistake where the official Steam page of FIFA 21 had other minimum system requirements than the real ones.

If so, go ahead and check out the system requirements once more and see if your PC is still capable of running the game.

If you notice that it isn’t, then maybe you should consider giving your PC a little upgrade.

However, if you don’t have the budget for an entire PC, you could settle for upgrading your weakest components.

In the case of gaming, don’t forget that the most important components are:

7. Disable Radeon software features

  1. Press Start
  2. Type in radeon and open the Radeon Software menu
  3. Press on the Gear icon in the top right
  4. Select the General tab
  5. Disable the Instant GIF feature

By following these solutions, you should be able to handle any freezes and micro-stutters that you may encounter while playing FIFA 21.

Let us know which solution helped you out by leaving us a message in the comments section below.

That way, other users will know what solutions to start off with first.

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Windows 10 news recap: Windows 10X out of box experience shown off in new video, Xbox Cloud Gaming still coming to Windows, and more

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

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

New video shows Windows 10X out of box experience in latest Insider build

A new Windows 10 Insider build was released this week, but some exciting future improvements were teased by the team. Not long after, a Windows enthusiast, Albacore, found a new video that shows the out of box experience of Windows 10X on desktop.

Phil Spencer confirms that cloud gaming for Windows PCs and Xbox consoles is still on the way

Xbox Cloud Gaming has been confirmed to still be on the way for both Windows PCs and Xbox consoles, allowing players to stream games instead of having to download them. It doesn’t appear to be the highest priority for the team, but it is something they are still looking to do, according to Phil Spencer.

Microsoft makes it easier to find support articles and release notes for Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 services

Getting support for either Windows 10 or Microsoft 365 is getting a bit easier, as Microsoft has made it easier to locate support articles and release notes. Changes include implementing a new URL structure will allow for finding knowledgebase articles by ID when searching.

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

Microsoft news recap: Microsoft News brings $1B revenue for publishers, work from home becomes permanent option, and more

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft news recap is a weekly feature highlighting the top Microsoft news stories of the past week. Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy the read!

Microsoft reveals new Xbox Series X/S launch trailer ahead of TV debut this weekend

A new Xbox Series X and S launch trailer was unveiled this week, Power Your Dreams.

Work from home becomes permanent option for some Microsoft employees

Microsoft has made its work from home policy more permanent, in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Some employees will now be able to opt to work from home permanently, if they wish to do so.

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Microsoft to bring Xbox cloud gaming service to iPhone and iPads via web browsers

After we all thought that Apple’s strict App Store policies had put a stop to Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to iPhone and iPad, Microsoft has now said it is planning to bring its game streaming to Apple devices through web browsers.

Microsoft News brings in over $1B in revenue for publishers

Publishers have seen over $1 billion in revenue as a result of Microsoft News, whereby publishers receive a share of the revenue generated from their stories.

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That’s it for this week. We will be back next week with more Microsoft news.

Fix: Realtek High Definition Audio Driver has a problem

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

When it comes to PC audio, many users are using the Realtek audio drivers, but Realtek drivers also have their share of issues.

Many reported the Realtek has a driver problem message, and in this article, we’ll show you the best ways to fix this problem for good.

What do I do if Realtek has a driver problem?

1. Disable the audio device temporarily

  1. Open the Device Manager.
  2. Locate the Realtek audio driver, right-click it, and choose Disable device.
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  3. Wait for a few moments and then right-click the Realtek driver again, but this time choose Enable device.
  4. After doing that, check if the problem is still there.

Keep in mind that this is just a workaround, but few users reported that it worked for them.

2. Update your audio drivers

  1. Click on the Start button and select Settings
  2. Select Update & Security
  3. Click on Check for updates
  4. Select the Driver updates section and expand it
  5. Choose the audio drivers
  6. Click on the Download and install button
  7. Restart your computer

Realtek has a driver problem message usually appears if your drivers are corrupted. The simplest way to deal with that is by installing their latest versions. You can do so manually by following the above steps.

Alternatively, we recommend using an all-in-one tool that will scan your computer and list all the drivers that are out of date. With a few clicks, you can select the drivers you want to update and the software will do the rest.

This dedicated software will also assure drivers backup, fix corrupted drivers, and automatically install or update any driver from your PC.

Moreover, updating your drivers is essential for an optimized system. Thus, it is recommended to efficiently perform this with specialized programs.

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3. Reinstall the driver

  1. Press Windows Key + X and choose Device Manager.
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  2. Locate Realtek driver, right-click it, and select Uninstall driver.
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  3. When the confirmation dialog appears, choose the option to remove the driver software and click on Uninstall.
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  4. Restart your computer and the default audio driver will be installed.

Alternatively, you can install the latest Realtek driver from your sound card or motherboard manufacturer’s website.

In some instances, using an older version of the driver might fix the problem as well, so be sure to also consider that.

Realtek has a driver problem message will cause audio problems, but you should be able to fix this and other audio problems with our solutions.

Fix: There is a Problem with your Tablet Driver [Wacom]

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

If you drawing on your computer, you’re most likely using a drawing tablet. However, issues can occur, and some users reported There is a problem with your tablet driver message.

This message will prevent you from using your tablet, and in today’s article, we’re going to show you how to fix this problem for good.

How can I fix There is a problem with your tablet driver error message?

1. Update drivers

There is a problem with your tablet driver message that can affect Wacom tablets, and the problem is usually caused by corrupted or outdated drivers.

Updating your drivers is not a difficult task, but you have to make sure you know what you are doing and install the corresponding driver version for your hardware. Otherwise, you may end up with major system issues.

To manually update your drivers, type device in the taskbar and open the device manager. Find your tablet driver in the list, right-click on it and select update. Wait for the process to finish and reboot your PC.

The task can be a little time-consuming if you have to update multiple drivers. Plus you will have to keep an eye on your drivers on a regular basis. This is where Outbyte Driver Updater can come in handy.

The software will automatically scan your PC and give you a detailed report on all outdated drivers. Now you just need to select which drivers you want to update and that’s it.

Outbyte Driver Updater is almost completely automated, and you can schedule the software to automatically scan and update all your drivers.

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2. Remove the driver completely and reinstall it

  1. Open the Settings app > Apps and uninstall all Wacom software.
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  2. If asked to restart your PC, choose not to.
  3. Locate the following folders and remove them. Keep in mind that some of them might be hidden so you’ll need to reveal them:
    C:\Program Files\Tablet
    C:\Users<user>\AppData\Roaming\WTablet
    C:\Users<user>\AppData\Local\Temp\wactemp
    C:\Users<user>\AppData\Local\Wacom
  4. Now go to the following directory:
    C:\Windows\System32
  5. Locate and remove all wacom_ Usually, there is only a wacom_tablet file, but if you have more, be sure to remove them all. Here are the files that can appear and that you need to remove:•
    • WacDriverDLCoinst.dll
    • Wacom_Tablet.dll
    • Wacom_Touch_Tablet.dll
    • WacomMT.dll
    • WacomTabletUserDefaults.xml
    • WacomTouchUserDefaults.xml
    • Wacom_Tablet.dat
  6. Press Windows Key + X and select Device Manager.
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  7. Expand the Human Interface Devices section and uninstall all devices with HID, USB, and Wacom in its name. To do that, right-click the device and choose Uninstall device.
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  8. After removing all devices, restart your computer and the drivers should be reinstalled automatically.
  9. Optional: For the best performance, it’s advised to download and install the latest Wacom driver.

This is a simple solution that has worked for some users, but keep in mind that uninstalling your USB devices might disable your mouse/keyboard until you restart your PC.

3. Remove All User Preferences

  1. Locate Wacom Preference File Utility and start it. It should be located in the Wacom installation directory.
  2. When the software opens, click on the Remove button in the All User Preferences section.

After doing that, the Wacom There is a problem with your driver error will be gone. Keep in mind that this solution might only work for older Wacom models.

4. Restart Wacom service

  1. Press Windows Key + R and enter msc. Press Enter or press OK.
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  2. Locate the Wacom service on the list, right-click it and choose Restart from the menu.
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Keep in mind that this is just a temporary solution, and you’ll have to repeat it whenever this error message appears.

Wacom There is a problem with your driver error message will prevent you from using your tablet, but after using our solutions, the problem should be completely resolved.

Want to learn more about Wacom devices? There are some great articles in our Wacom section.

Have issues with your peripherals? We have a whole Peripherals Hub dedicated to them, so you might want to check it out.

How to recover deleted Line account [3 easy steps]

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

Line is a world-known communication app for anyone using a smartphone, tablet, or Windows 10. What makes Line amazing is that users can enjoy not only communicating via text messages but also free voice calls from wherever they are.

Reshaping communication nowadays is definitely a difficult task but Line did it gracefully, by allowing international calls with more than 100 users at the same time. All completely free.

Deleting a line account though makes some irreversible changes, and users are looking for ways to restore it or get back their data.

Losing all data, chat history, and earnings are some of the actions that you can’t revert once an account has been deleted.

If you are wondering what can be done in such cases, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

In this article, we will explore how you can have back a Line account if you deleted it previously.

How can I recover my deleted Line account?

1. Check the account status

Before we go on to the next steps, it’s important to mention that, if you have uninstalled or deleted the app, that does not constitute as a deleted account.

An account can be deleted by going into Home, opening the account settings menu, and choosing the Delete option. Only if you have followed these precise steps, you can consider that you have deleted the account.

Keep in mind that once an account has been deleted all the stored data will be lost as well.

Here are the pieces of data that you won’t be able to recover once you delete your account as mentioned above:

  • Purchased stickers
  • Coins
  • Registered phone numbers
  • Friends list
  • Groups
  • Chat history
  • Registration with other authorized apps (LINE games, LINE apps).

The email address you used for registering for LINE will also no longer be available.

Note: If you deleted your account and you reinstall the LINE app, you will not be able to transfer the data from the old account to the new one.

Moreover, if you have a LINE Pay account, is advised that you delete it before you delete your LINE account.

To conclude, once you deleted your account you can not restore it.

Not all is lost though, as the name used for your ID will become available again. Follow the steps below to set it up again.

2. How to re-use the same Line ID

  1. Go to the Home or More tab and select Settings.
  2. Select the Edit profile option and go to ID.
  3. Enter your ID and select the Check option.
  4. You should see the message This ID is available.
  5. Select Save.

Since the ID will become available once again after the accounts they were registered have been deleted, you can follow the above steps to use the ID again.

If you want to start off fresh, the solution below will ensure that you do so successfully.

3. Register a new Line account

  1. Go to your smartphone, on the LINE app, and register your email address.
  2. Download LINE for PC.
  3. Log in using the email and password used for registering on your smartphone.

Note: If you are getting an error when entering your email address or password, make sure that your password does not include any unnecessary spaces or you didn’t enter only half-width characters.

If you checked all these but you still see an error message, then make sure to reset your password and then try the steps again.

As you can see, there are several ways to check the status of your account. Only by simply deleting or uninstalling your app it does not necessarily mean you have permanently deleted the Line account.

But if that is not the case, and you have deleted it from the settings menu, then it’s important to remember that all the data will be lost and that your account cannot be recovered.

You can either create a new account or simply wait for the ID you already have to become available and use it once again.

Of course, there is always the option to create a new Line account from scratch baring in mind that this will not automatically transfer any data from the past chat history or previous earnings to the new one.

We’d love to hear if the solutions and information mentioned in this guide have proven useful for you.

If you have additional suggestions or recommendations, please let us know in the comments section below.

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Microsoft warns against new ransomware attack on smartphones

Posted on by Sinziana Mihalache

Mobile ransomware is the latest security danger known in the industry, and although it’s not new, it keeps evolving.

In a recent security report, the researchers in the Microsoft Defender Team warn against new ransomware tricks used on Android smartphones.

[…] We found a piece of a particularly sophisticated Android ransomware with novel techniques and behavior, exemplifying the rapid evolution of mobile threats that we have also observed on other platforms. […]The new variant caught our attention because it’s an advanced malware with unmistakable malicious characteristic and behavior and yet manages to evade many available protections, registering a low detection rate against security solutions.

This new ransomware type is called MalLocker.B and just like any other malware version, it can be caught from random websites or can come disguised as popular third-party apps, cracked games, or video players.

How does the new ransomware version behave?

MalLocker.B ransomware

Unlike other ransomware attacks that abuse permission requests or launch annoying pop-up windows, the new techniques involve blocking the user on the home screen or on the details of an incoming call.

More specifically, first, the attack uses a call notification to get the user’s immediate attention.

At this point, one might tap on the call and the malware will show a window that covers the entire screen with details about the incoming call.

Then, the attack uses the onUserLeaveHint() function, which is triggered when the user wants to push back an app to open a new one and might go to the Home screen.

As the report shows, these tricks don’t trigger cascading windows that can make the user suspicious, and so the attack can continue at ease.

The full code of the attack is explained in the mentioned report.

These are new tricks and as a result, MalLocker.B has been included in the list of attacks monitored by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Android.

What’s your intake on this topic? Share your opinion with us in the comments below.

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Patched Windows Boot Loader Detected: 5 Solutions to Use

Posted on by Aleksandar Ognjanovic

More and more game studios implement various anti-cheating software with the EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) leading the group. While in most cases, it works out seamlessly on the user’s end. Sometimes they come across the Patched Windows boot loader detected error.

The problem affects a wide number of titles, and as a result, the games won’t launch, throwing the error each time. But it’s easily fixable, given you follow the right approach. Let’s find out.

What does Patched Windows boot loader detected message mean?

The Fortnite Patched Windows boot loader detected message indicates an issue with the installed OS, most likely, piracy. The problem affects users playing games directly installed on the PC or even via clients like Steam. Here are a few reasons for it:

  • OS is not activated: In most cases, users realized that the OS was not activated or the license had expired, which resulted in the error.
  • Running an outdated version of Windows: Having an older version of Windows limits the PC’s performance, puts it at risk, and even leads to such errors.
  • Issues with the BIOS: For many users, it was a misconfigured or outdated BIOS that triggered Patched Windows boot loader detected in Brawlhalla. So check for BIOS updates.
  • EAC acting up: EAC or Easy Anti-Cheat could also be wrongly identifying it as a cheating instant, and waiting for a while before relaunching do.

How do I fix the Patched Windows boot loader detected error?

Before we proceed, here are a few quick things to try:

  • Restart the computer.
  • Check for pending Windows updates and install them. Once done, verify whether the Rust launcher error Patched Windows boot loader detected is fixed.
  • Scan your PC for malware using the built-in Windows Security or a reliable third-party antivirus.
  • Make sure you are running a licensed and activated version of Windows.
  • Update the BIOS on the PC, but be cautious during the process. If you are unsure, seek professional help.

If none work, move to the solutions listed next.

1. Repair corrupt system files

  1. Press Windows + R to open Run, type cmd, and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter.cmd
  2. Click Yes in the UAC prompt.
  3. Paste the following three commands individually and hit Enter after each:DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  4. Now, execute this command to run the SFC scan:sfc /scannowsfc scan to fix patched windows boot loader detected

When it’s the corrupt system files to blame for the Patched Windows boot loader detected error, running the DISM commands and SFC scan worked for many users.

2. Add an exclusion for the EAC file

  1. Press Windows + S to open Search, type Windows Security, and click on the relevant result.windows security
  2. Click on Virus & threat protection.virus & threat protection
  3. Now, click on Manage settings.manage settings to fix patched windows boot loader detected
  4. Click on Add or remove exclusions.add or remove exclusions
  5. Click the Add an exclusion button and choose File from the menu.add an exclusion to fix patched windows boot loader detected
  6. Now, navigate to the game folder, select the EasyAntiCheat.exe file here, and then click Open.easy anti cheat

Adding the game’s EAC file as an exclusion in the antivirus should help when getting the Patched Windows boot loader detected error. Remember the steps listed here are for Windows Security, the built-in antivirus. If you are using another one, check the official website for the exact process.

3. Repair the game files (for Steam games)

  1. Launch Steam, and navigate to the Library.steam
  2. Right-click on the affected game, and select Properties.properties
  3. Now, go to the Local Files tab, and click on Verify integrity of game files.verify integrity of game files to fx patched windows boot loader detected
  4. Wait for the process to complete. It shouldn’t take more than a few minutes. wait
  5. Once done, launch the game and check whether it now runs.

4. Reinstall the game

  1. Press Windows + R to open Run, type appwiz.cpl in the text field, and hit Enter.appwiz.cpl
  2. Select the game throwing the error, and click on Uninstall.uninstall to fix patched windows boot loader detected
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
  4. Now, head back to the official source of the game, be it a gaming client like Steam or the website, to download and install it.

If the previous solutions didn’t help, it could be the game installation to blame for the Patched Windows boot loader detected error. In this case, uninstalling the app and then downloading a fresh copy of it might do the trick.

5. Reinstall Windows

When nothing works, the last option is to reinstall the OS. All you need to do is create a bootable USB for Windows 10, connect it to a working port, boot the computer through it, and then follow the instructions on the setup to complete the process.

Installing Windows from a bootable USB

Though it looks complex initially, the process is simple but may take a few hours to complete. And while reinstalling Windows, make sure the keep the activation key handy in case you are asked to provide it.

After you have fixed the Patched Windows boot loader detected error, do not forget to check some great tips on optimizing Windows for gaming to get the best performance.

For any queries or to share more solutions with us, drop a comment below.

Microsoft now allows Teams meeting organizers to download participant reports after a meeting

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft Teams will now let meeting organizers download a list of participants in the app at the end of a meeting. In an update to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center message, the company noted that the feature is gradually rolling out to Windows 10, Mac, and the web clients.

As a reminder, the ability for meeting organizers to download a meeting attendance list in Microsoft Teams rolled out back in May 2020. Prior to the recent update, it was only possible to download the participant report while the meeting was in progress, and attendees were still present. However, this restriction has been removed in this release.

Notably, if the meeting participant reports are already disabled in your tenants, Office 365 admins will need to enable this feature in their organizations manually. To do this, run the following PowerShell cmdlet to turn on this feature:

Set-CsTeamsMeetingPolicy -Identity Global – AllowEngagementReport “Enabled”

Once enabled, the meeting organizer will be able to access the list of participants after the meeting within the Meeting Chat. If the meeting is recorded, the app will automatically group the recording, transcript, and participant list in the meeting chat. Otherwise, only the participant list will be available to download.

Download participant list

The improved functionality for downloading participant reports is not the only update that Microsoft has recently brought to Teams. The company has also added new data into the report to make it easier for Teams meetings organizers to manage their attendance. The participant report now provides additional information such as duration, email address, meeting start time, and meeting title.

This new experience is really helpful in education tenants where teachers need to know who had attended their meeting. While the improved functionality began rolling out last week, it will be generally available by the end of this month.

Microsoft reveals new Xbox Series X/S launch trailer ahead of TV debut this weekend

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft kicked off a global “Power your Dreams” ad campaign ahead of the launch of its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles on November 10, and today the company unveiled a new “Us Dreamers” launch trailer featuring Hollywood actor Daniel Kaluuya. The trailer will get its broadcast debut this weekend on Sunday Night Football around 5:30 PM PT.

The ad features Daniel Kaluuya experiencing an immersive gaming dream after picking up his Xbox controller. The music in the video is a catchy brand new track from Labrinth, a British musician who previously composed the score for the critically-acclaimed HBO drama series Euphoria.

“Power Your Dreams speaks to the idea that when we game – whether on console, PC or phone, we dream. Sometimes we dream about being someone else or about being our true selves. Sometimes we dream of an epic win with a group of friends or a solo adventure that challenges what we think we’re capable of. And sometimes we dream of first place or making this world a better place,” the Xbox team explained.

Microsoft opened pre-orders for its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles last month, and after seeing “record-breaking demand” the company promised to have more units available ahead of November 10. It’s good to see that the company’s global marketing campaign for the new console is still going strong, though with Halo: Infinite now being delayed to 2021, we have yet to see how other next-gen launch titles will run on the Series X.

FIX: Can’t find the FIFA 21 trial in the EA Play library

Posted on by Teodor Nechita

FIFA 21 is the latest in a long line of football manager games developed by EA Sports, a subsidiary of Electronic Arts.

Like every year, the hype grows as the game release date draws closer and closer, and pre-orders and early-access is something that everyone wants.

Well, that seems to be a problem this year since many FIFA 21 players reported that they are having a problem accessing the 10-hour trial of FIFA 21:

Hi I’m trying to download the 10 hour access so I can play it today at 4 when it’s released but when I search it up on my Xbox on ea play I can’t find fifa 21 can you help please so I can play the 10 hour access

Apparently, the problem itself is that the 10-hour trial doesn’t seem to appear on the EA Play gaming library, so naturally, players can’t access it.

We’ve researched the matter even further and have found a solution to this problem that has also been recommended by EA technical support as well.

Quick tip:

The Free trial of FIFA 21 will continue to be available even after the official launch of the game for everyone that wants to test it before they buy it.

However, if you’ve already decided on buying it, then take advantage of the best prices available!

  • 700+ teams
  • 30 official leagues
  • Unparalleled graphics
  • 17,000+ authentic players
  • Have a career in professional football and grow
  • Play as one of the best football teams of the 2021 season
  • Playing online can be a pain with an older PC
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How do I install the FIFA 21 trial without EA Play?

  1. Go to the FIFA 21 Microsoft Store page
  2. Log into your Microsoft/Xbox account
    • The account needs to have an EA Play Console subscription and has pre-ordered or pre-installed FIFA 21.
  3. Scroll down the page and click on the Free Trial with EA Play button
    • If you are taken to the EA Play subscription page, navigate back to the FIFA 21 Xbox One page
  4. The Free Trial with EA Play button should now be labeled Install on my devices
  5. Press Install on my devices
  6. Press the (…) button next to the Install on my devices button
  7. Click on Free Trial
    • If FIFA 21 is not installed on your console, simply follow the on-screen instructions to download it
    • If FIFA 21 is installed on your console, you should be able to launch and play the 10-hour trial without any issue
  8. Restart your console to apply the changes

By following these steps, you should be able to install the FIFA 21 10-hour trial without having to rely on the EA Play app.

Let us know if this solution worked for you, and tell us about your experience trying out FIFA 21 by leaving your feedback in the comments section below.

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FIFA 21 Gold Packs: What are the probability values?

Posted on by Teodor Nechita

Doing Squad Building Challenges is probably the best way of acquiring good players within FIFA 21.

These challenges become crucial once a new season starts, and players all around the world are planning on creating their ultimate Starter Team.

The problem is that besides all the grinding and the entire math they need to do to figure out good player positioning, players need to deal with the RNG aspect of pack drops.

For those of you who don’t know, RNG stands for Random Number Generator, which is basically, a gamer’s version of luck.

Players aren’t exactly thrilled about the RNG elements for FIFA 21 packs (known as pack weight), as they feel like good drops happen less often than before.

Never, ever known it to be this horrifically low at this point in the game in past years.

Every single pack is full of absolute ****. EA are getting worse which each passing day, they really are.

In the end, it all seems to be based around the luck you have, and even users are admitting it is just luck.

Quick tip:

With or without buying Gold Packs, it is undeniable that FIFA games are extremely enjoyable.

That being the case, get your hands on the latest entry and let the world know who the true champion is!

  • 700+ teams
  • 30 official leagues
  • Unparalleled graphics
  • 17,000+ authentic players
  • Have a career in professional football and grow
  • Play as one of the best football teams of the 2021 season
  • Playing online can be a pain with an older PC
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What are the FIFA 20 Pack weight values?

It would seem that this is an age-old story that has been going on for years and years since FUT has been implemented. Then again, users shouldn’t be surprised at the apparent randomness of drops.

They are extremely low, as you can see from the official drop rates listed below:

Premium Gold Pack probabilities

  • 75+ 100%
  • 82+ 18%
  • 84+ 4.2%

This is a great decrease compared to last year’s Premium Gold Pack probabilities:

  • 75+ 100%
  • 82+ 19%
  • 84+ 4.7%

It would seem that not much has changed and the pack weights have stayed pretty much the same.

Some think that the drop chances are way too low.

Others think this is just EA trying and coerce players into giving up and paying real-life money for the packs.

Whether this is true or not, avid FIFA players that play the game for the fun of it won’t mind rarely getting good drops.

On the other hand, players fixated on certain builds and synergies will just have to farm over and over.

They may even have to spend some extra money if they really want to build the team of their dreams.

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FIFA 21 menus are lagging? Try these solutions

Posted on by Teodor Nechita

FIFA 21 is the latest entry in the long-lived FIFA game series.

However, like all of its predecessors, it is plagued by plenty of issues, especially those of a graphical nature.

All manner of problems form low FPS to black screens and crashes at launch have been reported.

Now, a new issue has been reported on the official forums.

Players have been reporting that they are experiencing lag in the FIFA 21 menu, both on the Xbox console as well as on PC.

Who the h*ll approved this? Is there even any quality testing? Who even asked for this? Why does it get worse every year??? It’s like the game is running on windows 98 i dont understand how this even happens. So slow and laggy i cant believe it

Because FIFA 21 is such a hot topic, we’ve decided to create this step-by-step guide to help you deal with lag issues efficiently.

Quick tip:

FIFA 21 is the biggest sports-oriented game on the market, and with all of its launch issues, it still manages to stay viable.

Get your hands on the game now and see what it is like to be a pro football manager!

  • 700+ teams
  • 30 official leagues
  • Unparalleled graphics
  • 17,000+ authentic players
  • Have a career in professional football and grow
  • Play as one of the best football teams of the 2021 season
  • Playing online can be a pain with an older PC
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How do I fix FIFA 21 lag issues?

1. Update your video drivers

1.1 Update your video drivers with Windows Update

  1. Press Windows
  2. Select Settings (cogwheel icon near the bottom)
  3. Choose Updates & security
  4. Click Check for updates

FIFA 20 menu lag Windows check updates

1.2. Update your video drivers using the Device Manager

  1. Press Windows + X
  2. Select Device Manager
  3. Select Display adapters
  4. Right-click them and select Update driver
  5. Choose Search automatically for updated driver software
  6. Update driver automatically

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1.3. Update your video drivers from the manufacturer’s website

For a complete list of the most common video drivers, check out the links below:

Head over to your graphics card manufacture’s website and download the latest driver for your device

  1. Press Windows + X
  2. Select Device Manager
  3. Select Display adapters
  4. Right-click them and select Update driver
  5. Choose Browse my computer for driver software
  6. Browse for where you installed the driver in step 1
  7. Wait for it to update

1.4. Use a dedicated driver updater

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All of the solutions listed above are viable, but using a third-party driver updater and fixer la Outbyte Driver Updater is the way to go if you want things to be done fast and efficiently.

Outbyte Driver Updater automatically update drivers

Not only will you not lose time going to each manufacturer’s website, but driver updaters will also always get you the latest version and the right driver for your hardware.

Besides, Outbyte Driver Updater can also fix the drivers you already have or the ones that are missing thanks to the online libraries that power it.

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2. Check to see if your PC can actually handle FIFA 21

There are many players out there that aren’t aware of FIFA 21’s minimum system requirements.

If you’re not exactly sure what the values are, head over to EA’s official website and check FIFA 21’s system requirements

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3. Close any background processes that may be causing the issue

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
  2. Locate the process
  3. Select End Task
  4. Go back in-game and observe that the lag has disappeared.

Origin Help Center End Task

It would seem that the issue is caused by a background process belonging to the Origin client.

As such, switching it off will make the FIFA 21 menu lag disappear.

2. Turn on Directx12

  • Navigate to : Documents/fifa 21
  • Open fifasetup.ini
  • Change : “DIRECTX_SELECT = 0” to : “DIRECTX_SELECT = 1”
  • Then save, and try to launch the game.

This forces the game to launch using DirectX 11.

The methods listed above will also help you if you are experiencing black screen issues or crashes when launching FIFA 21.

Which one of these solutions did you try in order to fix your laggy FIFA 21 game? Let us know by leaving us some feedback in the comments section below.

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How to fix FIFA 21 black screen issues on PC

Posted on by Teodor Nechita

FIFA 21 is the latest entry in the FIFA games series, and it brings plenty of new features with it.

However, the series has a history of being plagued with bugs the first weeks of every new release’s launch.

A lot of players are reporting that every time they try launching their FIFA 21 game, their screen goes all black and nothing happens.

It seems that this problem is quite persistent, as the official forums are filled with people reporting this issue.

i donwloaded Fifa 21 yesterday but when i try to launch the game it opens but it’s just a blackscreen nothing really happen. I tried a lot of troubleshooting steps, i reinstalled and everything but still nothing.

As far as users describe the problem, the game simply launches into a black screen and doesn’t actually crash.

Usually, when a game behaves as such, it has something to do with the graphics card.

This article contains a list of possible solution which you can try if you are experiencing the same issues.

Quick tip:

Bugs and issues aside, FIFA 21 is really an amazing game, and the likeliness of these bugs happening to you are very slim.

Thus, go ahead and buy it, and join the pro-league of virtual football!

  • 700+ teams
  • 30 official leagues
  • Unparalleled graphics
  • 17,000+ authentic players
  • Have a career in professional football and grow
  • Play as one of the best football teams of the 2021 season
  • Playing online can be a pain with an older PC
Check price

How do I fix black screens in FIFA 21?

1. Update your video drivers

1.1 Update your video drivers with Windows Update

  1. Press Windows
  2. Select Settings (cogwheel icon near the bottom)
  3. Choose Updates & security
  4. Click Check for updates
Windows 10 Check for Updates

1.2. Update your video drivers using the Device Manager

  1. Press Windows + X
  2. Select Device Manager
  3. Select Display adapters
  4. Right-click them and select Update driver
  5. Choose Search automatically for updated driver software
Update driver automatically

1.3. Update your video drivers from the manufacturer’s website

For a complete list of the most common video drivers, check out the links bellow:

Head over to your graphics card manufacture’s website and download the latest driver for your device

  1. Press Windows + X
  2. Select Device Manager
  3. Select Display adapters
  4. Right-click them and select Update driver
  5. Choose Browse my computer for driver software
  6. Browse for where you installed the driver in step 1
  7. Wait for it to update</li>
Update driver manually

1.4. Use a third-party driver updater

Outbyte Driver Updater-Banner

You could try the methods mentioned above to update your drivers, but there’s always the chance of human error.

However, if you go for a third-party driver updater such as Outbyte Driver Updater, that will all go away.

Outbyte Driver Updater automatically update drivers

This is because Outbyte Driver Updater saves you the tame you would waste manually visiting each manufacturer to download the drivers.

More so, DirverFix always downloads the right driver, as well as the latest available version for it.

Lastly, the libraries that power Outbyte Driver Updater allow it to also handle missing or broken drivers on your system, allowing your PC to become 100% efficient form a driver’s point of view.

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2. Check to see if your PC can actually  handle FIFA 21

Run a Dxdiag by doing the following:

  1. Press Windows
  2. Type in dxdiag
  3. This will prompt  DxDiag to open, check to see if there’s a button that says Run 64-bit DxDiag
    • If it exists, click it
    • If it doesn’t, DxDiag will just run the 32-bit version by default
  4. Wait for the green bar on the bottom of the window to fully load.
  5. When the bar loading is finished, lookup your system’s information
FIFA 20 black screen DxDiag

While this may sound obvious enough, many players aren’t aware of FIFA 21’s minimum system requirements.

If that’s the case, head over to EA’s official website and check FIFA 21’s system requirements

If your system requirements are way below FIFA 21’s minimum requirements, the game won’t even load properly.

If you also experience problems with the companion app, see our dedicated fixes in this NFL Fantasy Football app not working guide to troubleshoot crashes and server issues.

3. Set the game to the lowest possible settings, and run it again

If the difference between your system’s specs and the minimum requirements isn’t too great, you could try running the game with the lowest possible video specs available.

4. Wait for a patch

Games are not always optimized upon launch, so keep a close eye on the Electronic Arts forums to see the latest FIFA 21 patch notes.

By following these steps you should now be able to play FIFA 21 properly without encountering any more black screens.

Lets us know which method you used that helped by leaving us a heads-up in the comments section below.

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Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate will be a free Xbox Series X upgrade for Xbox One owners

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

A new version of Mortal Kombat 11, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, has just been announced for both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X generations of Xbox consoles.

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, like most “ultimate” editions of video games, will come with the base game and all of the post-launch downloadable content (DLC) that’s been released to date. In this case, that includes Kombat Pack 1, Kombat Pack 2, and Aftermath.

The Xbox Series X version of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate will feature a variety of improvements over the Xbox One version such as (dynamic) 4K resolution, improved graphics, and faster loading times.

As a welcome bonus, those who buy the Xbox One version will receive the Xbox Series X version for free.

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is set to launch on Xbox One and Xbox Series X on November 17th and pre-orders will open on October 15th. Those who pre-order on Xbox will actually get the base game, Kombat Pack 1, and the Aftermath content unlocked on their Xbox One console immediately. The Kombat Pack 2 DLC, which features Mileena, Rain, and Rambo, will unlock on November 17th.

Kombat Pack 2 will be available to buy as a separate purchase for those that already own the base game and all of the other Mortal Konbat 11 content.

Digital pre-orders will also receive the Time Warriors Skin Pack on November 17th. This pack contains alternate outfits for Liu Kang, Noob Saibot, and Skarlet.

Are you planning to buy Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate? Let us know why or why not in the comments below and then follow us on Pinterest and Facebook for more Xbox gaming news.

Microsoft to bring Xbox cloud gaming service to iPhone and iPads via web browsers

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

It’s no secret that the launch of Microsoft’s Xbox cloud gaming service on iOS devices has been delayed due to Apple’s strict App Store policies. Fortunately, Microsoft appears to have found a way around Apple’s rules by bypassing the App Store completely.

According to BI, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer has apparently told employees that they’re going to shift to a web-based solution to cloud gaming on iOS instead of relying on an app like the one that’s currently used on Android smartphones and tablets.

A 2021 release for Xbox cloud gaming on iOS is said to be expected.

Providing Xbox cloud gaming via a web browser may sound surprising to some at first but it’s actually entirely possible as seen by Google’s game streaming service, Stadia, which currently works within a web browser. Similarly, Amazon’s recently announced Luna game streaming service will also be available via web browsers on iOS devices when it launches in the near future.

The fact that so many video games will be fully available to iPhone and iPad users without the App Store will definitely put Apple in an interesting position. The tech giant is currently in a legal battle with Epic Games over the recent removal of the hit video game Fortnite from the platform but if Epic Games were to simply offer Fortnite via a cloud streaming service such as Xbox cloud gaming, Stadia, or Luna, Apple’s going to have very little power in the negotiations.

During the same meeting (via TV), Spencer apparently also mentioned a 2021 release for Xbox cloud gaming on Windows 10. It would be odd if cloud gaming didn’t come to Windows 10 devices by the end of next year as the app has already been spotted and is apparently in testing.

In addition to Android, iOS, and Windows 10, Xbox gaming streaming will also be launching on Xbox consoles though no release windows have been leaked or announced yet. Still, it would be incredibly odd if it doesn’t roll out to consoles by the end of 2021.

Are you excited for Xbox cloud gaming? Let us know why or why not in the comments below and then follow us on Pinterest and Twitter for more Xbox gaming news.

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FIX: This service is temporarily unavailable-ak1213

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Many people use USPS for package delivery, but unfortunately, some of them reported This service is temporarily unavailable-ak1213 message while trying to track their order.

This can be a big problem for some, and in today’s article, we’re going to show you how to fix this problem once and for all.

How can I fix This service is temporarily unavailable-ak1213 error?

1. Use the mobile website

  1. Go to the USPS mobile website. You can do that in any web browser.
    USPS mobile this service is temporarily unavailable-ak1213
  2. Now enter the tracking number in the available field and press Enter.

You should now see the required tracking information. While this method works in any web browser, we suggest using Opera One for the best user experience.

Opera One is a lightweight and fast browser built on the Chromium engine, so it’s pretty similar to Chrome. In fact, it can even support Chrome extensions.

The browser has a built-in ad blocker, tracking protection, as well as a free unlimited VPN, so it’s a perfect choice if you want to protect your privacy online.

Other useful features:

  • Available on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Battery saver feature
  • Workspaces and tab Islands
  • Native AI and modular AI-ready design
  • Integrated messenger, Twitter, and Instagram

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2. Use the mobile app

USPS mobile app this service is temporarily unavailable-ak1213
  1. Download the USPS Mobile app.
  2. After installing the app, open it, and enter your tracking number.

3. Disable proxy

  1. In Firefox, open the Preferences Or just visit the following page:
    about:preferences#general
  2. Scroll down to the Network Settings and click on the Settings button.
    network settings this service is temporarily unavailable-ak1213
  3. Select No proxy and save changes.
    no proxy firefox this service is temporarily unavailable-ak1213

In addition, you can also disable proxy system-wide by doing the following:

  1. Open the Settings app and go to Network & Internet.
  2. Now go to the Proxy tab and make sure that proxy is completely disabled.
    turn off proxy windows 10 this service is temporarily unavailable-ak1213

Users reported that this issue affects only Firefox, so if you’re using Firefox, be sure to try this solution. If the problem appears in other browsers, try to disable proxy for each browser.

4. Check antivirus settings

  1. Open your antivirus settings.
  2. Now look for HTTPS scanning or Secure connection intercept feature and disable it.
  3. After doing that, check if the problem is resolved.

Not all antivirus applications have these features, but Avast, Kaspersky, BitDefender, ESET, and many others have, so if you’re using them, be sure to check their settings.

5. Wait it out

It’s possible that there’s an issue with USPS servers, and that’s what’s causing the error to appear. Sadly, there’s not much you can do but wait for the USPS to fix the issue.

If you want, you can always contact them and let them know about the issue, so they can start working on it right away.

This service is temporarily unavailable-ak1213 error will prevent you from tracking your packages, but you should be able to fix it by using our solutions.

FIX: Dolphin Traversal Server connection error [Netplay]

Posted on by Vlad Constantinescu

If you’ve encountered a Dolphin Traversal Server connection error, here’s where you can find out more about this issue, and probably even learn how to fix it.

Many Dolphin users complained about getting a Traversal Server connection error message whenever they tried accessing Dolphin’s Netplay feature. The issue seems to be affecting more than just one user when it occurs.

What is Dolphin?

Assuming you don’t want to find more about the aquatic mammal, Dolphin is an awesome emulator for Nintendo‘s popular GameCube and Wii consoles. The emulator runs on Windows, Android, Linux, and macOS.

As you probably figured out by now, you can use Dolphin to play both GameCube and Wii commercial releases. Some would argue that Dolphin does more justice to these titles in terms of audio/video quality.

Is Dolphin legal?

Emulators are still in a somewhat gray area, but with Dolphin, things are quite different. The code of the emulator is perfectly legal, so this is good enough reason for Nintendo not to pursue it and take it down.

You can rip your own Wii or GameCube discs and play the games using Dolphin. Downloading pirated games and playing them on Dolphin, on the other hand, is not legal and you may get in trouble for doing it.

Dolphin Netplay lets you go multiplayer

If some of the games you own are intended to be played in multiplayer mode, Dolphin has you covered. The Netplay feature lets you set up online sessions with your buddies, as long as the GameCube or Wii title has a local multiplayer mode.

The advantage of using Netplay is that you don’t need a Wi-Fi connection or a Broadband adapter to connect with your friends.

However, note that while the GameCube Netplay feature should be free of errors, the same thing can’t be said about the Wii one.

How to fix the Dolphin Traversal Server connection error?

1. Forward the required ports

If you host a Netplay session, you must head to your router’s management page (default gateway in your browser) and make sure you forward the required ports. This will ensure that your friends can connect to your server.forward ports in your router

Note that you can use Direct Connect and Traversal Server as hosting methods. Reportedly, using Traversal Server might spare you the hassle of port forwarding, but that strictly depends on your router.

If this doesn’t seem to work, check if you’re not behind a double NAT.

2. Make sure you use the right Dolphin version

Getting the Traversal Server connection error might also mean you’re not using the right version of Dolphin. The latest versions usually comprise fixes for Netplay, which might curb the occurrence of the Traversal server error.

More so, you should check if you and your friends are using the same Dolphin version. By default, Dolphin won’t allow you to use different versions, so as to avoid compatibility issues and de-synchronizations.

3. Check your security software

Some security software (antivirus, firewalls) can get overzealous and block things they’re not supposed to. Check your firewall and make sure it doesn’t have any rules configured against Dolphin. If it does, just remove them.

The same goes for your antivirus. Some antivirus/antimalware services deem emulators as pure evil, so they keep them from being executed on the target computer. As a result, your ability to host/join Netplay sessions might be hampered.

Temporarily turn off your security software and try hosting/joining the Netplay session once more.

4. Use a VPN

  1. Purchase a premium VPN subscription (we recommend Private Internet Access)PIA
  2. Download the VPN installer on your PC
  3. Deploy the app on your computer
  4. Launch the VPN client
  5. Log into your account using your credentials
  6. Connect to a fast server (servers that are physically close are faster)
  7. Launch Dolphin
  8. Try accessing the Netplay feature again
  9. Check if there’s any improvement

Private Internet Access is an excellent VPN service brought to you by Kape Technologies. It’s one of the few VPN services that provides its customers with 24/7 live chat support.

Using a VPN can sometimes fix connectivity issues, especially if your connection is limited, even by accident. If, for instance, your ISP blacklists Dolphin servers or ports, you can easily bypass this limitation by using a VPN.

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The same goes for network congestion. If there are a lot of users on your network, your connection can take a serious blow.

This, in turn, may impede your attempts to use some services, including Dolphin and its awesome Netplay feature.

It goes without saying that this fix won’t work every time. Sometimes, it’s actually the opposite, and you might need to switch your VPN server or close the service altogether to access certain services.

5. Flush your DNS

Cached data on your system can really mess up with your connectivity. To prevent that from happening, a little maintenance work is required from time to time.

For this scenario, flushing your DNS might just do the trick. If you have no idea what that means, don’t worry, we’ll show you exactly how to perform this task.

  1. Launch a CMD instance as administrator on your PC
  2. Type the following commands, one by one, in this precise order:

ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /registerdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
netsh winsock reset
exit

Now restart your PC, and once the boot sequence completes, launch Dolphin and check if there’s any improvement. Remember that flushing your DNS is not Dolphin-specific and could get you out of many more similar situations.

6. Wait it out

No service is perfect, and Dolphin might make no exception. Bugs, errors, and glitches happen from time to time, and you need to learn how to live with them. Until they get fixed, that is.

For instance, it so happens that a few years back, Dolphin’s Traversal Server feature had a bug, and got stuck in an infinite loop.

If that’s the case, you probably can’t do much about it, other than post on forums and ask what’s wrong.

Final thoughts on fixing Dolphin Traversal server connection error

To sum it up, if you planned on getting your game on with your peers on Dolphin and receive the infamous Traversal Server connection error, don’t despair just yet.

There are a few fixes that could bring you Dolphin’s Netplay feature back in no time. Although some of these suggested fixes might seem feeble, you may want to try them all out before calling it quits.

Sometimes, even as little as restarting your PC could fix a seemingly impossible issue.

Last, but not least, a VPN could save you from a lot of hassle, especially when it comes to connection issues.

However, note that these tools alone can’t do wonders, especially if the underlying issue is on your end, or on Dolphin’s developers’ side.

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FIFA 21 system requirements mistake ruined the game for many

Posted on by Teodor Nechita

Whenever a new AAA game is launched, the first thing on every PC  gamer’s mind is whether or not their hardware cand handle the new title.

That’s precisely why most games post a game’s minimum and recommended system requirements ahead of time so that everyone can have time to upgrade their PC.

The same thing applied to FIFA 21, as the system requirements have been posted for some time already.

However, a slight mistake in communication made it so that different platforms had different system requirements written on them.

EA posted lower system requirements by mistake

On EA’s answers page, users have been complaining that their game would crash at launch for no apparent reason:

I have it on PC and every time i open the game i see the loading screen and then the game shuts down, can someone give me any help? My PC is better that the recommended requirements for the game BTW.

Unfortunately, it seems that the issue was not hardware-related at all, but rather that players with lower system requirements attempted to launch the game.

An EA representative went on to clarify the situation:

First of all, sorry for taking so long to get back to you on the Minimum requirements mix-up. After investigation we can now confirm that the correct system requirements can be found on the Origin site here. The ones shared on help.ea.com & the steam client are incorrect at the time of this post and we are working with the concerned teams to get these updated.

We know that a lot of you have shared their DxDiags which allowed us to see that a lot of you are using the same processor.

Those who have AMD Phenom II processor are below requirements and will not be able to run this game.

The representative then provided links to the refund pages to all the platforms where players might have bought the game from, including Steam and Origin.

As of the writing of this article, the issue has not been dealt with yet, and the Steam page still displays the old, outdated minimum system requirements:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 – 64-Bit
  • Processor: Core i3-6100 @ 3.7GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 965 @ 3.4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB
  • Storage: 50 GB available space

On the flip side, the Origin website has the correct minimum system requirements also displayed:

  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor (AMD): Athlon X4 880K @4GHz or Equivalent
  • Processor (Intel): Core i3-6100 @3.7GHz or Equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Graphics card (AMD): Radeon HD 7850 or Equivalent
  • Graphics card (NVIDIA): GeForce GTX 660 or Equivalent
  • Online Connection Requirements: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection
  • Hard-drive space: 50 GB

That being the case, if you too encounter similar crashes as described above, make sure that your PC meets the system requirements recommended by Origin, and not the ones on the Steam page.

The same goes for those that haven’t bought the game yet, as they should pay attention to the right system requirements.

For more bugs and issues that plague FIFA 21, as well as some solutions to some of them, check out this detailed article.

What’s your take on this interesting turn of events?

Let us know if you too needed to get a refund by leaving a message in the comments section below.

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Windows 10 might suggest tools depending on your interests

Posted on by Sinziana Mihalache

Microsoft released yesterday the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20231, available only for the users of Windows Insider.

The purpose is to allow developers to test a bunch of new features, mostly, that might be included in the upcoming OS October update, depending on their impact on performance and system reliability.

Windows 10 might focus more on your user experience

The important feature the build is testing is the option to choose upon Windows 10 setup how you plan to use your device.

If implemented, this option should pop up at every fresh installation or system reset.

insider preview Build 20231

This will allow Windows to prioritize and notify you of certain features and tools, depending on your interests.

Depending on your preferences, Windows will offer suggestions to help you stay up-to-date about new games, security tools, creativity, or business-related apps.

It’s possible that this will trigger other customized systems settings as well.

For enterprises

In the same line, Microsoft will make it easier for enterprises to set up automatic file associations.

As a result, IT admins can set which apps will automatically open various file types or links. For example, this makes it easy to set Microsoft Edge as your organization’s default browser, or always open PDFs in your organization’s preferred app.

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Other notable improvements, only for Insiders, for now, include the possibility to view graphics card details, to see a Meet Now feature in the Taskbar, or to move the cursor via gestures on the touch keyboard.

Have you tested any of these features yet? You can share your intake on these changes in the comments section below.

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How to fix Baldur’s Gate 3 common bugs [PC & Stadia]

Posted on by Teodor Nechita

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Early Access was first launched on October 6 2020 at around 10 PM PST, and it literally broke records.

At first, Steam broke down because it couldn’t handle the sudden surge of purchases.

Afterwards, most streaming services like Twitch were overcrowded with people broadcasting Baldur’s Gate 3 walkthroughs.

Lastly, the CEO of Larian wanted to remind everyone that this is not the official launch of the game, but rather the Early Access, so bugs, issues and crashes are to be expected.

On that note, we’ve decided to create a list of the most common bugs and issues that players have been encountering.

Remember that the game is available on Google Stadia, Steam, and GOG, so some bugs and issues may only be platform-specific or console specific.

What are the most frequent issues in Baldur’s Gate 3?

1. Steam is overloaded

The surge of players either buying or playing Baldur’s Gate 3 is still high, even days after launch, so Steam-related issues seem to be quite common, such as long response times, or no responses at all.

Solutions:

Since this is a temporary issue that has nothing to do with the game itself, you have one of three options:

  • Buy the game from GOG if you’re a PC gamer
  • Wait a bit longer until the hype has lessened and try again
  • Try to buy and/or play the game at less active hours in your region

2. Steam purchases stuck on pending

This particular issue is somewhat related to the one above, and it may be caused by server overloads.

Solutions:

Besides the solutions mentioned above, there is a way to force Steam to handle your order faster:

  • Launch Steam
  • Right-click on the Steam button
  • Go to Settings and select View account details
  • Select View purchase history
  • Navigate to your Baldurs Gate 3 entry
  • Select Cancel purchase, and then confirm your choice

Doing this will cancel the purchase and allow you to rebuy the game and install it. Worked for me

3. Black screen/launch failure on Windows 7

Many Windows 7 users reported that they either get a black screen or a launch failure when trying to run the game.

Admittedly, even the game’s minimum system requirements state that you should be running Windows 10 as an OS if you want to run it.

Solutions:

In the case of this issue, the solution is pretty self-explanatory: the user needs to upgrade his OS if he wants to play Baldur’s Gate 3.

To learn more about upgrading your OS, check out this detailed article.

4. Multiplayer crashes when using Vulkan

Many users have reported issues with their multiplayer games during combat, as it can sometimes lead to crashes, but only if they are using Vulkan.

Solutions:

One solution that was confirmed to work for many was installing DirectX 11 instead of Vulkan

5. Multiplayer crashes the game on Stadia

While players have no problem playing the single-player mode while on Google Stadia, the same cannot be said bout those that want to play in Co-Op with their friends.

For some reason, multiplayer matches are plagued by frequent crashes.

Solutions:

Unfortunately, this issue can only be fixed via either a patch to Baldur’s Gate 3 or update to Google Stadia, both of which involve you having to just wait it out and avoid multiplayer games for a while.

This is a wrap-up of all of the most important bugs and issues that Baldur’s Gate 3 players have encountered so far.

Keep in mind that the game is still in Early Access after all and that such issues are to be expected, and not frowned upon.

In fact, you can even contribute to the game’s development with constructive feedback that can make the game’s Early Access period shorter, and the end-result better.

What bugs and issues did you encounter while playing Baldur’s Gate 3?

Don’t forget to let the developers know of them, and you can also share them with us in the comments section below as well.

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Another Program is Being Installed: 5 Methods to Stop It

Posted on by Aleksandar Ognjanovic

Windows undoubtedly is a user-friendly operating system where most operations and functions are seamless. But an error message troubling many is, Another program is being installed. Please wait until that installation is complete.

The error message doesn’t highlight which other program is being installed, making it difficult to troubleshoot things. That’s why you need to follow a specialized approach, and we are here to help you with it. So, let’s find out how you can install the program!

Why does it say another program is being installed?

Here are a few reasons the error message appears:

  • An installation running in the background: In most cases, it turned out that another application was already running in the background, which triggered the error.
  • Conflicting applications on the PC: Sometimes, a third-party app can conflict with the functioning of the PC and lead to such errors.
  • Critical service not running: Windows requires a few services to be running in order to install programs, and if that’s not the case, you are bound to come across such errors.

How can I fix Another program is being installed error?

Before we move to the slightly complex ones, here are a few quick solutions to try:

  • Restart the computer and try installing the program.
  • Disable any third-party antivirus on the computer, and verify whether the Another program is being installed message still appears.
  • Make sure Windows is not installing updates in the background. In this case, wait for the process to complete.

If none work, move to the fixes listed next.

1. Terminate msiexec.exe in the Task Manager

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager, and navigate to the Details tab.task manager
  2. Locate the msiexec.exe process, select it, and click on End task.terminate to fix another program is being installed
  3. Once done, try installing the program that earlier threw the error.

2. Check the Windows Installer service

  1. Press Windows + R to open Run, type services.msc in the text field, and hit Enter.services
  2. Locate the Windows Installer service, right-click on it, and select Properties.windows installer
  3. Now, click on the Start button if the service is not running.start to fix another program is being installed
  4. Once done, click Apply and OK to save the changes and then install the program.

The Windows Installer service is critical when running the setup for programs. So check and make sure that the service is running. If the service was already running, stop and run it again.

3. Scan for malware

  1. Press Windows + S to open Search, type Windows Security, and click on the relevant search result.windows security
  2. Click on Virus & threat protection.virus & threat protection to fix another program is being installed
  3. Click Scan options.scan options
  4. Now, choose the Full scan option and click on Scan now.full scan to fix another program is being installed
  5. Wait for the scan to complete.scan

In some cases, it was a virus or malware that led to the Another program is being installed error in Windows 10. And running a full system scan should fix things. If Windows Security doesn’t work, use an effective third-party antivirus to scan for malware.

For instance, you can give TotalAV a try, as it is one of the most reliable options from third-party antivirus programs.

It can scan your entire system to detect any possible digital threats that can harm your PC, ultimately removing them and preventing them from entering your device in the future.

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4. Uninstall conflicting applications

  1. Press Windows + R to open Run, type appwiz.cpl, and hit Enter.appwiz.cpl
  2. Choose a program installed recently, right before the problem first appeared, and click Uninstall.uninstall to fix another program is being installed
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
  4. Check whether the problem is fixed. If not, uninstall other similar programs until the problematic one is found.

Oftentimes, a third-party application is responsible when you get the Windows Installer Another program is being installed error. Here, it’s best that you uninstall the app. For some, the app was Pinger, so check if you have it or identify the one in your case.

5. Perform a clean boot

  1. Press Windows + R to open Run, type msconfig in the text field, and then click OK.msconfig
  2. Go to the Services tab, tick the checkbox for Hide all Microsoft services, and click Disable all.disable services to fix another program is being installed
  3. Navigate to the Startup tab, and click on Open Task Manager.task manager
  4. Select any apps configured to launch at startup, and click on Disable.disable startup apps to fix another program is being installed
  5. Once done, head back now System Configuration, and click on OK.
  6. Click Restart in the confirmation prompt.restart
  7. When the PC restarts, try installing the program.

When a service or a background process triggers the error, performing a clean boot may help. Here, all the non-critical background services, drivers, and startup apps are disabled, thus eliminating any conflicts.

If this, too, doesn’t fix the Another program is being installed error, your last resort is to reinstall Windows. Though it will take time, the problem will be gone for sure. Besides, for the data, you can always use a reliable backup tool or move the files to external storage.

Before you leave, do not forget to check some quick tricks to boost Windows performance in no time.

Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.

Microsoft Edge is getting built-in price comparison and Meet Now integration

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft has just announced some important updates for its Edge browser with useful new features for the upcoming holiday season. First of all, the new Chromium-based browser a getting a built-in price comparison feature this month that will integrate with the existing Edge Collections.

To try it, you’ll need to add products to a Collection and then click “compare price to other retailers.” The browser will then display a list of prices for your items across online retailers with direct links to store listings. “This is just the beginning of the shopping journey. Microsoft Edge will continue to bring you features that help you save time and keep more money in wallet like more proactive price comparison and coupons,” wrote Liat Ben-Zur, CVP of Modern Life and Devices at Microsoft.

Animation of price comparison feature

The integration between Edge Collections and Pinterest that Microsoft announced earlier this year will also reach general availability this month. For Edge users who add regularly add items to their Collections, this integration will suggest related Pins at the bottom of the Collections pane, which can easily be added to a Collection. When enabled, the integration will also make it possible to export an Edge collection to a Pinterest board.

Animation of price comparison feature

In addition to these shopping-related features, Microsoft Edge is getting a bit more customisable this month with the ability to upload any picture to use as a background image in the new tab page. To customize the new Edge tab page, you’ll need to click the wheel in the top right corner and then click on custom page layout to see the upload button.

Animation of new tab page feature

To help users stay connected with family and friends during the holiday season, Microsoft has also started rolling out a new Meet Now button on the new tab page that will help users quickly launch a Skype video call. “This experience will start to roll out to Edge this month, and will be available in Outlook on the web and on the Windows 10 taskbar in the coming weeks,” Ben Zur said today. Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel can now see this Meet Now button in the taskbar.

Skype Meet Now Button In Windows 10 Build 20221

Starting today, the built-in PDF viewer in Microsoft Edge will also let users quickly navigate PDFs using the table of contents. This has been a top-requested feature from users, and it should be really helpful for navigating really long documents using the web browser.

Animation of PDF table of content feature

The Web capture feature that is currently in testing with Edge Insiders will also help users to quickly capture online content without the need for a separate app. “We’ll add in an inking toolbar and the ability to capture full webpages with a single click in the upcoming releases,” Ben-Zur said today.

Animation of web capture feature

If you’d like a handy solution for chatting with your friends while watching a movie online together, a new Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) browser extension can now do that with support for Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO GO, Disney+, Netflix and more. You can install Teleparty from the Microsoft Edge add-ons site.

Last but not least, the company announced some Bing updates for the holiday season. In the US, Bing Rebates will display cashback offers right in the search results, and the company is also curating a list of deals on its Rebates offers page.

Animation of Bing Rebates feature

To take advantage of Bing Rebates on your purchases, you’ll need to join the Microsoft Rewards with your Microsoft account. Give with Bing, an extension of Microsoft Rewards that lets users donate points to causes they care about is also being expanded this month to support include over 1.4 million organizations across the globe.

What to do if VLC player is not finding Chromecast? [Solved]

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

VLC added Chromecast support to stream video and audio files from VLC media player on PC to your Chromecast connected to your TV. However, several users have reported the VLC player is not finding Chromecast issue.

Your VLC media player may fail to find your Chromecast if there is a temporary glitch with the media player. In other instances, it can also happen due to audio file incompatibility issues.

In this article, we explore a few troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the VLC player is not finding Chromecast issue in Windows 10.

How to fix VLC not casting to Chromecast? Try these solutions

1. Switch 2.4Ghz band

VLC player is not finding Chromecast

If your WiFi supports both 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz bands, try switching to only 2.4Ghz band. Some users have reported the Chromecast to have failed to cast from VLC media player when connected to a 5GHz network.

Switch to a 2.4Ghz network on your PC and TV, and then try casting from your VLC media player. Although, a temporary solution, it should work till you find a permanent fix.

2. Restart your Chromecast

VLC player is not finding Chromecast

If the issue persists or triggered again, try performing a power cycle. A power cycle will reset the device and fix any temporary problems occurring due to bad connection or configuration.

Disconnect Chromecast  from your TV. Reboot your Windows laptop. Reconnect Chromecast to your TV and then try casting again to see for any improvements.

3. Check your firewall

VLC player is not finding Chromecast

  1. Click on Start and select Settings.
  2. Go to Update and Security.
  3. Click on Windows Security.
  4. Open Firewall and Network Protection, and choose Public/Home/Private profile.
  5. Toggle the switch to turn off Windows Defender Firewall. Click Yes if prompted by UAC.

Once the firewall is off, turn off your Antivirus as well. You can disable it from the system tray. Try to cast your VLC media player to Chromecast and see if it works.

If it works, you can zero down the issue to Windows Defender Firewall blocking the VLC media player connection. Here’s how you can add the VLC player to the white list.

VLC player is not finding Chromecast

  1. Press the Windows Key + R.
  2. Type control and click OK.
  3. In Control Panel, go to System and Security.
  4. Open Windows Defender Firewall.
  5. Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall from the left pane.
    VLC media player not casting Chromecast
  6. Click the Change settings button on top.
  7. Scroll down and locate VLC media player.
  8. Check the both Private & Public boxes.
  9. Click OK to save the changes and close the Control Panel.

Note that, if you have a third-party security solution like Avast controlling your firewall, make sure to allow permission from Avast Firewall settings.

Make sure to enable Windows Defender Firewall and the Antivirus and then try casting to Chromecast. Adding the VLC media player to Windows Defender Firewall list should fix any issues caused due to your firewall.

4. Update VLC Media player

VLC media player not casting Chromecast

  1. Launch VLC media player on your PC.
  2. Click Help and choose Check for Updates.
  3. Download and install any update if available. If none available, you will see a ‘You have the latest version of VLC media player installed’ message.

If updating to the latest version did not work, try downgrading to an earlier version of VLC. You can download the previous version of VLC from the VLC releases page.

Cast via Chrome

VLC media player not casting Chromecast

  1. Launch Google Chrome.
  2. Click the three dots and select Cast.
  3. Select Chromecast from the devices list and select Desktop as Source.
  4. Launch the VLC media player and play any video that you want to cast.

While some quality may be lost, it should allow you to caste your VLC media player on your TV.

The VLC player is not finding Chromecast is a common problem and can occur due to a VLC media player glitch or firewall blocking the connection. Try the steps in this article to fix the problem for good.

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Microsoft News brings in over $1B in revenue for publishers

Posted on by Kareem Anderson

Following information on Microsoft’s efforts to support local newsrooms and journalism, the company is now releasing some numbers behind its more global efforts regarding the new industry.

Since 2014 Microsoft News (or more anecdotally known as the MSN app on devices) has attracted over 550 million monthly readers in 180 countries across 31 different languages and above all, returned $1B in “sustainable revenue” to the news industry as a whole.

In a new post on the Microsoft New Blog, the company is attributing its accumulative accomplishments within the new industry to a simple licensing and algorithmic combination.

  • License content from our worldwide community of over 4,500 media brands.  
  • Use a mix of algorithms and human insight to combine and curate that content into news feeds that power our experiences on the web, desktop, and mobile. 
  • Integrate high-quality advertising and share revenue with our publishing partners.  

As a result, MSN has been able to share its growing pot of $1B revenue with its 4,500+ global publishing network as well as power 170,000 unique pieces of content daily that cover a gambit of topics including sports, late-breaking global news, weather, pop culture, science, food, finance, and many more.

Going forward, Microsoft will continue to leverage its AI to assist in quicker and more thorough journalism as well as exploring emerging news topics such as eSports. Microsoft is also committed to continually reevaluate its publishing distributions to best support journalists and news outlets as a reward for high-quality content.

Full Fix: IPv4 properties not working in Windows 10, 7

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

Windows 10 has a lot to offer to its users, but unfortunately, there might be some bugs here and there. Some users report that they cannot change IPv4 properties in Windows 10.

If you’re setting up a network, that can be a big problem, but there are a few solutions that you want to check out. They apply to those using Windows 7 as well.

What to do if IPv4 properties don’t work in Windows 10?

1. Check your system for malware

If IPv4 properties aren’t working, the issue might be caused by malware. The problem can be caused by various toolbars and browser extensions.

So, if you’re using any suspicious extensions in your browser, be sure to remove it as soon as possible. In addition, it’s also a good idea to scan your system for malware.

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2. Change the rasphone.pbk files

  1. Navigate to the following:C:\Users\yourusername\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Network\Connections\Pbkrasphone.Pbk\
  2. After you’ve found rasphone.pbk it’s a good idea to make a copy of this file and save it in a different folder in case you need to use it as a backup. This is entirely optional, but it doesn’t hurt to be a bit more careful.
  3. Right-click the rasphone.pbk and choose Open with. Then select Notepad from the list of suggested applications.Network properties not opening
  4. After you’ve opened this file with Notepad find the IpPrioritizeRemote and set its value from 1 to 0. Some users advise to also set IPInterfaceMetric to 1, so if changing IpPrioritizeRemote doesn’t work try changing IPInterfaceMetric as well.
  5. Now, all that you have to do is to save the changes and IPv4 properties should be working as usual.

Properties for connections are stored in PBK files, and there is usually one PBK file per user available. To enable IPv4 properties you need to find and manually edit the PBK file, so let’s get started.

3. Use Powershell to enable Split Tunneling

  1. Start Powershell. You can do so by typing Powershell in the search bar and right-clicking the Powershell icon and choosing Run as administrator from the menu.
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  2. Enter the following command into Powershell and press Enter to run it (You should now get a detailed listing of settings for each VPN. Pay attention to the Name section and locate the name of your connection because you’ll need it in the next step):
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  3. Now, enter this into Powershell (Remember to change myVPN to the name of your connection that you’ve found in the previous step)
    • Set-VpnConnection -Name “myVPN” -SplitTunneling $TrueCannot access IPv4 properties
  4. Run that command by pressing Enter, and that’s it.

4. Set IPv4 properties manually via Powershell

  1. Run Powershell as administrator. If you don’t know how to do it, have a look at Step 1 in the previous solution.
    After the Powershell starts enter this:

     

    • set-DnsClientServerAddress -InterfaceAlias  “My Connection” -ServerAddresses 208.67.222.222,8.8.8.8,208.67.220.220,8.8.4.4IPv4 properties not opening
  2. It’s important to change My Connection to the name of your connection as well as IP addresses. Using the same IP addresses that we used in our example won’t work for you.

The next thing we’re going to try is another Powershell trick. Just use the above steps in that regard.

5. Use a different VPN client

This problem can occur while trying to configure a VPN. If IPv4 properties aren’t working with your current VPN, this might be a good time to consider switching to a different VPN client.

PIA is fully compatible with Windows 10, and it offers great features. So, if you’re having any problems with your VPN, we strongly recommend that you consider switching to this VPN service.

With encrypted Wi-Fi, P2P support, and SOCKS5 Proxy as part of the package, the connection is stable and you never feel a loss in bandwidth.

6 Install the missing updates

  1. Press the Windows Key + I shortcut to open the Settings app.
  2. Up next, go to the Update & Security section.
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  3. In the right pane, click the Check for updates button.
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According to users, sometimes problems with IPv4 properties can occur due to certain bugs on your system.

Microsoft is working hard to fix various issues, and they are frequently releasing Windows Updates, so if you want to be sure that your PC is error-free, it’s advised to keep your system up to date.

For the most part, Windows 10 automatically downloads the latest updates in the background, but sometimes you might miss an update or two.

However, you can always check for updates manually by doing as described above.

Windows will now check for any available updates and download them automatically in the background. Once the updates are downloaded, simply restart your PC to install them.

After your system is up to date, check if the problem is still there.

7. Disable Datamngr Coordinator service

  1. Press Windows Key + R and enter services.msc. Press Enter or click OK.
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  2. Now look for Datamngr Coordinator service and double-click it to check it’s properties.
  3. Set Startup type to Disabled, and click the Stop button to stop the service. Now click Apply and OK to save changes.
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According to users, if IPv4 properties won’t open, the issue might be the Datamngr Coordinator service. To fix the problem, it’s advised to disable this service completely.

After doing that, check if the problem is still there. Keep in mind that other services, such as Safety Nut Service, can cause this problem as well, so be sure to disable them.

8. Remove the problematic applications

According to users, sometimes a third-party application can cause IPv4 properties to stop working. To fix the problem, you need to find and remove this application from your PC.

Many users reported that applications such as Aztec Media caused this problem, so if you see any suspicious application on your PC, be sure to remove it and check if that solves the problem.

There are many ways to remove a problematic app, but the best one is to use one of these great uninstaller software tools.

In case you’re not familiar, uninstaller software is a special application that will completely remove the selected application, along with its file and registry entries.

As a result, there won’t be any leftover files or registry entries that can interfere with your system. There are many great uninstaller applications on the market, that’s true.

However, one of the best and simplest to use is Revo Uninstaller, so if you want to remove any problematic application from your PC, we suggest trying this tool.

9. Flush your DNS and reset your connection

  1. Start Command Prompt or PowerShell as administrator. To do that, press Windows Key + X to open Win + X menu and choose PowerShell (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).
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  2. When Command Prompt opens, run the following commands one by one:
    • netsh winsock reset
    • netsh interface ipv4 reset
    • netsh interface ipv6 reset
    • ipconfig /flushdns

In some cases, issues with IPv4 properties can occur due to your connection. The simplest way to fix that is to reset your connection and check if that helps.

To do this, you just need to run a couple of commands by doing as described above. After running these commands, restart your PC and check if the issue is still there.

10. Modify your registry

  1. Press Windows Key + R and enter regedit. Now press Enter or click OK.
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  2. When Registry Editor opens, navigate to this key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\ControlNetwork
  3. Right-click the Network key and choose Export from the menu.
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  4. Enter the desired name, choose a save location, and click the Save button. If anything goes wrong after modifying the registry, simply run the exported file to restore it.
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  5. Right-click the Network key again, and this time choose Delete. Click Yes to confirm.
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In some cases, you might have to modify your registry if IPv4 properties aren’t working. To do this, you just need to follow the procedure described above.

After this key is deleted, the issue should be resolved and everything should start working again.

Getting an error while accessing the Registry? Count on us to solve the problem with the help of this quick guide.

Sometimes you might not be able to open IPv4 properties. This isn’t the only problem, and speaking of problems, here are some similar issues that users reported:

  • Network properties not opening – Sometimes you might not be able to open network properties. To fix that, be sure to install the latest updates and check if that helps.
  • IPv4 not working Windows 7, Windows 10 – This issue can appear on any version of Windows, and even if you don’t use Windows 10, you should be able to apply almost all of our solutions to other versions of Windows.
  • Cannot access IPv4 properties – If you can’t access IPv4 properties, be sure to scan your PC. Sometimes malware can cause this issue to appear, so be sure to perform a thorough scan.
  • IPv4 properties not opening, showing, enabled, available, detected, is disabled – There are various issues that can affect IPv4 properties, but you should be able to fix most of these issues by using one of our solutions.

We hope that these solutions were helpful to you and that you have managed to successfully set IPv4 properties in Windows 10.

If you are facing the IPv6 no internet access issue, check out this guide to learn the quick solutions.

If you have any questions, comments, or maybe some other solutions for this problem, just reach the comments section below.

How to fix VLC audio not working [Complete Guide]

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

VLC Media Player has all the features you need in a media player, but it is not exempt from its own share of issues – for various reasons, you may find that VLC audio is not working.

This media player is one of the most popular media tools for Windows computers. It’s easy to use and offers a neat interface.

However, without audio, you can’t enjoy your movies and other videos on VLC. If you’re currently experiencing this issue, then this guide is for you.

Some related issues include the following:

  • VLC audio stopped working – Undo recent changes made to your computer and update your drivers.
  • VLC not playing audio – Confirm that you didn’t mute the player. Fix it with this guide.
  • VLC audio track not working – Go to Audio > Audio Track and select a different track.

What can I do if VLC audio is not working?

1. Unmute VLC from the player interface

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  1. Open VLC Media Player.
  2. Look on the player interface, to the left of the volume control, and ensure that there’s no red mark beside the speaker icon.
  3. If there is, click on the speaker icon to unmute the video.

2. Unmute VLC Media Player from the volume mixer

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  1. Open VLC Media Player and play a video that has sound.
  2. Right-click on the Volume icon on your taskbar and select Open Volume Mixer.
  3. Click on the speaker icon below the VLC mixer and ensure that it isn’t muted.
  4. Drag the volume slider for VLC Player all the way up.

3. Enable the sound device

  1. Click on the Start menu button.
  2. Search for Control Panel and open it from the results.
  3. Go to Hardware and Sound.
  4. Click on Sound.sound settings vlc audio not working
  5. Right-click on every sound device on this screen and hit Enable.
  6. Click on the Apply button to save it.
  7. Click Ok.

4. Re-enable VLC audio track

  1. Launch VLC Media Player and play a video.
  2. Ensure that the player isn’t on fullscreen mode.
  3. Click on the Audio menu.
  4. Go to Audio Track and disable it.vlc audio not working disable track
  5. Return to the Audio menu.
  6. Select Audio Track but enable it this time.

5. Reset the audio preferences of VLC Media Player

  1. Open VLC Media Player.
  2. Click on the Tools menu and select Preferences.
  3. Switch to the Audio section.
  4. Hit Reset Preferences at the bottom of the screen.vlc audio not working reset preferences
  5. Hit the Save button.
  6. Restart VLC Media Player.

6. Disable all enhancements

  1. Press the Windows key and search for Control Panel. Open it from the results.
  2. Click on Hardware and Sound.
  3. Select Sound.
  4. Right-click on a sound device and choose the Properties option.
  5. If you see the Enhancements tab click on it.
  6. Mark the Disable all enhancements checkbox.
  7. Hit the Apply button.
  8. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for every sound device in the Sound dialog box.

7. Modify VLC audio settings

  1. Launch VLC Media Player.
  2. Click on the Tools menu and go to Preferences.
  3. Click on the Audio section.
  4. Mark the Enable Audio checkbox.enable vlc audio not working
    NOTE: Enabling VLC audio can fix the issue, but if VLC audio still doesn’t work, continue with the steps below.
  5. Click on the Output module dropdown menu and change it to Automatic.
  6. Hit the Save button.

On switching the output module to select automatically, VLC will select the best fit for your system.

However, if VLC audio is still not working with the Automatic setting, go back to Step 5 and try again with each of the other options.

The fixes here will et you right back on track and bring back your VLC audio. If you try all of these, and your VLC audio is not working still, then update your VLC Media Player and audio drivers.

Did this solve your VLC audio issue? Feel free to tell us what you think in the comments section below.

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Forza Motorsport 7 arrives on Xbox Game Pass

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Forza Motorsport 7 is now available to play free on Xbox One consoles, Windows 10 PC, and cloud streaming via Android devices for Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can also download some expansion packs available for Forza Motorsport 7 as an added bonus, such as the Hoonigan Car Pack and the Fate and the Furious Car Pack.

In Forza Motorsport 7, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can race over 700 cars at 200 tracks in 30 amazing destinations throughout the globe. Dynamic race environments allow you to race in high wind, rain, and even snow! All of this while experiencing the Forza Motorsport 7 in native 4K resolution in HDR at 60fps.

As a reminder, gamers who have yet to try Xbox Game Pass can get their first month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $1. The Ultimate tier now includes Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Live Gold, plus access to over 150 Xbox One games on Android thanks to Microsoft’s new Cloud Gaming (Project xCloud) technology.

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Microsoft Edge Canary adds new Pin to Start Menu option for some Insiders

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft has started testing a new Pin to Start Menu option on Microsoft Edge Canary, allowing users to pin sites to the Start menu for quick access. As Leopeva64-2 noticed, the experimental feature is currently available for some Insiders running the latest Canary build (87.0.662.0) of Microsoft Edge.

As a reminder, the Pin to Start Menu option was one of the nifty features available in the old Edge. The latest addition is a step towards making the switch from the browser’s legacy build to the new Edge seamless for users. The current implementation of this new capability is a pretty straightforward process, and it requires merely a couple of clicks. To pin your favorite sites to the Start Menu, follow the steps listed below:

  1. Navigate to the ellipsis menu, click “More tools,” and then select the Pin to Start option from the list.
  2. Now, enter a name to appear as the Start menu tile on the Pin to Start dialog box.
  3. Finally, click “Yes” to confirm the operation (when prompted).
  4. You may need to wait for a couple of seconds to see a new tile (containing your pinned website) in the Start menu.

The new Pin to Start Menu feature is a welcome change for users who rely on the Start menu for almost everything they do on Windows 10. Needless to say, having quick access to a couple of frequently used websites can save them some time and frustration. Keep in mind that the functionality is exclusively available in the latest Canary build, but it should soon make its way to the Dev channel.

FIFA 21 doesn’t launch on PC? Here’s what you can do

Posted on by Teodor Nechita

FIFA 21 is the latest entry in the FIFA game series, and it is set to come with a host of new features.

However, like all of its predecessors, FIFA 21 is plagued with a wide variety of issues from the very beginning.

One of the latest issues to reach the public forums is that some users can’t seem to launch FIFA 21 whenever they click it.

[…] Today morning I wanted to reinstall origin and FIFA 21 coz of some reason.

Apparently when I reinstalled origin and FIFA 21, the FIFA 21 Launcher opens, but when I click on Play the game just doesn’t launch.

Normally, when you try to access a game that is installed through Origin, the game platform launches first before the actual game.

However, as users described it further down the thread, nothing happens when they double-click the FIFA 20 icon.

A few solutions were found by both users and the EA staff, and this article is here to present them to you in a step-by-step manner.

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How do I fix FIFA 21 if it doesn’t launch at all?

1. Update your device drivers

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There are plenty of ways you can update your Windows drivers:

  • Use Windows Update
  • Use the Device Manager
  • Update the drivers from the manufacturer’s website

The third option, which happens to be the fastest as most secure as well, is using a third-party driver updater and fixer like Outbyte Driver Updater.

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2. Make sure your Windows is updated to the latest version

  1. Press Start (the Windows key)
  2. Select the Settings button (the cogwheel at the bottom left of the Start menu)
  3. Scroll down the list until you see Update & Security
  4. Select Check for Updates in the new window, and let whatever updates are available to unfold

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3. Check to see if your hardware meets the minimum requirements

Check out FIFA 20’s minimum and recommended system requirements.

FIFA 20 for PC is indeed a resource-intensive game so, before trying looking for answers, check to see if your PC cand even run it.

You can head over to EA’s official website and check what are the minimum and recommended system requirements for PC.

Check out your own computer’s specs

  1. Press Start (the Windows key)
  2. Type in This PC
  3. In the new window, right-click on an empty space and select Properties

A window will open up and show you some basic information about your computer.

This includes RAM, Processor, the installed OS, etc.

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If you want a more detailed information sheet, you could try running a DxDiag, like this:

  1. Press Windows + R
  2. Type in dxdiagFIFA 20 doesnt launch DxDiag

A new window will open up. Wait for the green bar to fill up, and look at your PC‘s specs.

Switch between the System, Display and Sound tabs as these are the ones you will be most interested in.

4. Change the configuration file to run in DX12


 

  1. Go to your Documents folder
    • This PC\Documents\FIFA 21
    • C:\Users\[Your Username]\Documents\FIFA 21
  2. Open the fifasetup.ini file with Notepad or your preferred text editor
  3. Find DIRECTX_SELECT = 1
  4. Replace the 1 with a 0
  5. Save and close the file

If your PC‘s specs are way lower than FIFA 21’s minimum system requirements, this is most likely why the game won’t launch.

Xbox One and Xbox Series X versions of the Ride 4 video game are now live

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

The latest entry in the Ride video game franchise, Ride 4, is now live and ready to play on Microsoft’s family of Xbox One consoles.

Given that Ride 4 supports Smart Delivery, a feature that promises a free unlock of the next gen version for free when the same account uses a next gen console, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions are also live in the Microsoft Store.

Of course, an Xbox Series S or X console will be needed to play the next gen version but those who have pre-ordered one should be happy to know that Ride 4, and several other titles such as Marvel’s Avengers and Control Ultimate Edition, will be ready to do as soon as the console is powered on.

Here’s the official gameplay trailer for Ride 4:

Ride 4 is available in both a regular version and a Special Edition that comes with the base game, the Season Pass, and a Credits Multiplier.

Are you going to play Ride 4 now on Xbox One or will you wait until your Xbox Series X or S arrives? Share your thoughts with the community in the comments below and then follow us on Pinterest and Facebook for more Xbox gaming news.

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Windows 10’s Slack app updates with improved file browsing and bug fixes

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The official Slack app for Windows 10 devices updated to Version 4.10.0 today. This update contained a wide variety of bug fixes for errors relating to window resizing and switching workplaces and also improved the ability to find recently accessed files.

Here’s the full release notes:

What’s new

  • Use files? Us too! If you’ve recently used or linked to them on your device, Slack will be slicker at swooping them up and snatching them into your grasp in Slack.

Bug fixes

  • Sometimes, you could not exit full screen mode with escape on windows, which was wrong, because that’s literally what escape means. Now, it works.
  • We fixed some issues that caused window resizing of Slack to be difficult. We never want to be difficult.
  • Quickly switching workspaces caused problems. Switching workspaces should only cause opportunities, so we fixed that.
  • There were a few little bugs that caused crashes, like bugs do. We fixed those, and we’ll fix the next ones too.

Do you use Slack on your Windows 10 device or have you made the switch to Microsoft Teams or another service? Let us know in the comments below and then follow us on Pinterest and Twitter for more Windows 10 app news.

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