If you encounter an error message that says, “<Drive>: is not accessible, The File or directory is corrupted and unreadable” when you try to connect your USB or external device, then the File System could have been corrupted or the external device might be infected with malware. On the other hand, it is also possible that the device might have some physical damage.
To fix the “The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable” error, you can try to run Check Disk or scan your computer for malware or you could also format the destination drive. For more details, refer to each one of the given options below.
Option 1 – Run the Check Disk utility
You can also run the Check Disk utility to fix the error when you connect your USB or external device.
In the Windows Search box, type “command prompt” and from the search results, right click on Command Prompt and select “Run as administrator”.
After opening Command Prompt, type this command and tap Enter: chkdsk <Partition Letter>: /f /r /x /b
The command you entered will start to check for errors and fix them automatically. Else, it will throw an error message saying, “Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Would you like the schedule this volume to be checked the next time the system restarts? (Y/N)”.
Tap the Y key to schedule Disk Check the next time your computer restarts.
Option 2 – Try to format the destination drive
Formatting the drive can also help you resolve the error. To format it, follow these steps:
To get started formatting your drive, tap the Win + E keys and then go the access page of the drive.
Next, right click on the drive and select Format.
After that, uncheck the “Quick Format” option and then format your drive properly.
Now once the formatting process is finished, unplug the drive and plug it back in afterwards.
Check if the error is already fixed. If the drive is not initialized, tap the Win + R keys and hit Enter.
After opening the Run dialog box, type “diskmgmt.msc” and hit Enter to open Disk Management.
From there, right click on the drive volume and select initialize Disk.
Next, select the correct partition type and proceed.
Option 3 – Try scanning your computer for malware using Windows Defender
Your computer could be infected with malware which might have triggered the “The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable” error. To fix this, you need to scan your computer using a reliable program like Windows Defender.
Tap the Win + I keys to open Update & Security.
Then click on the Windows Security option and open Windows Defender Security Center.
Next, click on Virus & threat protection > Run a new advanced scan.
Now make sure that Full Scan is selected from the menu and then click the Scan Now button to get started.
The 0x80070643 error is a Windows Update error. It may appear on your computers due to several reasons. Though this error does not pose any harmful threats to your system it is still advisable to fix it to ensure your system works perfectly and there are no installation issues.
Solution
Error Causes
The error 0x80070643 error code is usually triggered:
When the MSI software update registration fails
.NET framework installation becomes corrupted on your PC
Though it does not cause any serious damages it is advisable to repair this issue as it may hamper your ability to install updates on your PC.
Further Information and Manual Repair
If you experience the error 0x80070643 on your PC, you don’t have to panic. This error is rated as easy to resolve. All you have to do to fix this error is to uninstall and reinstall the .NET Framework.
Here is a step by step guide to repairing the error 0x80070643:
First close all the currently running programs on your PC
Then go to the start menu and click on the control panel. After you click on it you will see a Programs option here.
Now click on Programs and then click ‘Programs and Features’
Under the Programs and Features section, you will see lots of programs. Double click on Microsoft .Net Framework 4 Client Profile.
Now as you double click on it a dialog box will open in front of the screen with 2 options Repair .Net Framework 4 Client Profile to its original state and the other option would be Remove.Net Framework 4 Client profile from this computer. Click on the first option that says Repair.
After clicking on the Repair tab, click ‘Next’ and then click ‘Finish’. This shows that the .NET Framework is repaired.
Now to bring the changes into effect, restart your PC and reboot.
After rebooting it, go to the start menu again and type Windows Update in the search box.
Click ‘Windows update’ to check for and install updates.
Follow these steps to resolve the 0x80070643 error code issue immediately. Nonetheless, to avoid the error 0x80070643 from occurring again, it is suggested that you download the Windows Update tool.
This helps keep your system updated. By updating the latest vulnerability and performance improvements on your PC, you can ensure your PC works smoothly and is not exposed to such errors and threats.
nVIDIA is one of the behemoths of the GPU world, but that not means that they are perfect and that they do not make mistakes, throw WIndows in the mix, and sometimes you have issues with your nVIDIA display drivers for various reasons which could get very unpleasant. But do not worry, we have your back and in this article, we will focus and help you to resolve common nVIDIA driver issues. So sit back and let's start with the repairs.
Rollback to the previous driver and stop automatic updates.
nVIDIA sometimes publishes really messy drivers which can really cause some serious issues, if by any chance you managed to be unlucky enough to get this kind of driver, do not despair, roll back to the previous working version and wait for the fix.
To stop Windows from doing automatic driver updates, navigate to Control Panel > System & Security > System > Advanced System Settings > Hardware > Device Installation Settings. Then choose "No (your device might not work as expected)".
Once you have turned off automatic driver updates, uninstall your current driver and install the previous version from the official nVIDIA website.
Reboot your system
Reinstall nVIDIA driver
Reinstalling the driver might fix the issue if by any chance driver files got corrupted during download for example.
First, you will need to delete some files in order to perform a clean installation.
Log in as administrator if you are not one and delete following files and folders:
C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvdsp.inf fileC:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_lh fileC:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvoclock fileC:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\Reboot your system
Start driver installation again, choose custom installation, then clean install.
Update driver in the Device Manager
If driver updates for any reason can not work via the official install package from nVDIDA, try updating the driver in the Device Manager
Navigate to Device Manager, expand graphic adapters, right-click on your nVIDIA device and click on update driver.
Reboot your system
That's it, 3 solutions on how to remove, reinstall and update your nVIDIA driver, thank you for reading and I hope to see you again.
It really sucks when you can’t fully enjoy the newest version of your favorite OS.
Windows 11 is still relatively fresh and consequently has some annoying little bugs that really ruin our experience. The good news is that you’re not alone and most of them are easy to fix.
Here are 5 commonly reported Windows 11 issues and what you can do to get rid of them.
1. Windows 11 audio problems
One of the absolute most irritating things in the world is struggling with the sound on your computer. Windows 11 users have reported facing the issue of low or no sound. If you’re currently experiencing the same frustration, you can be relieved. Chances are fixing it will only take a few minutes.
The first thing to check would be whether you accidentally muted your device by pressing the mute button on your keyboard. Yes, we know it sounds a lot like the old “have you tried turning it off and on again?” But it’s important to leave no stone unturned, and the most obvious things are usually the ones we easily overlook.
Moreover, if you have several audio output sources, check whether the right one is selected. You can do this via the Action Center or through Settings. If you want to use the same source every time, we also recommend you set it as the default one.
It’s also important to have a good, up-to-date audio driver. More often than not, this will be the true cause of your audio struggles. Make sure to update your driver, and if that doesn’t work out, you can always un- and reinstall it or install a different one.
Lastly, if all attempts remain unsuccessful, run the audio troubleshooter to figure out what’s actually going wrong.
2. Unable to find files
Such a powerful new operating system, yet it can’t seem to do the simplest thing imaginable? The File Explorer not responding on Windows 11 is one of the most frustrating and most common problems with Microsoft’s newest iteration of its awesome OS.
However, 9/10 times it can be fixed by simply restarting your PC. You could also try killing the Windows Explorer process in the Task Manager and then rerunning it.
If these don’t help, check whether there are any pending Windows 11 updates. A single missing update can compromise your PC’s functionality, so always make sure to install them all on time.
Should none of that work, then there are other ways to solve the File Explorer problem. However, then the issue is probably a bit deeper and it’s no longer in the ‘easy fix’ territory.
3. Start menu not working
Just like the File Explorer, the Start menu is a fundamental element of your OS. So, it’s only natural that its malfunction grinds your gears. It may be more customizable than on previous Windows versions, but it doesn’t always work smoothly.
If you’re facing the so-called Start menu critical error, there are a few things this could be caused by. Usually it means you turned off your system while an important update was still being installed, there is a corrupt file on your PC, or Windows forcefully stopped a program.
Whatever the reason, the solution should be pretty simple. Try the basic steps: restarting your File Explorer (like we explained above) and signing out and back into your account. If that doesn’t do anything, you may want to try uninstalling third-party start menu apps (if you have any), since they can interfere with your default programs’ functionality.
Now, those are the easy fixes. If you get nowhere with them, you might need to identify the root cause and search for more complex solutions than that.
4. Snipping tool not working
Our beloved screenshot tool was introduced with Windows 10 and Microsoft decided to keep it. However, you were probably just as disappointed as us when you tried to run it and failed.
Normally, this can be fixed by installing the latest Out-of-band (OOB) update, or even pending updates in general. Even if your system appears to be up-to-date, run the checker just in case.
Another cool thing Windows 11 lets you do is ‘Repair’ and ‘Reset’, which is the easiest way to troubleshoot your Snipping tool. If this fails, you can also try the good old un- and reinstall method. Simply uninstall the tool through the Control Panel and reinstall it from the Microsoft Store.
Furthermore, in the case of an upgrade from Windows 10 to 11, it may be that the old Snipping tool version is interfering with the launch of the new one. If you don’t care that much about the additional options available with the enhanced screenshot tool, you can use the old version instead.
Simply go to your C Drive, find the Windows.old folder, search for the tool and open it from there. Make sure to pin it to your taskbar as well, if you know you’re going to use it often.
5. Can’t install the latest update
The latest Windows 11 version, 22H2, has brought tons of enhancements to our dearest operating system. Unfortunately, a lot of users still haven’t had the opportunity to experience it. A mere update of your OS version should be the one thing that goes smoothly, but sometimes that’s not the case.
Failure to install 22H2 can be caused by a few things. Most commonly, the issue is caused by lack of storage space or corrupted files, but there could be other culprits.
There are a couple of things you could try. For example, it’s crucial that your drivers be up-to-date and some important services be enabled. These are: Windows Modules Installer, Background Intelligent Transfer Service, Cryptographic Service, Windows Update services.
To enable them, search ‘Services’, find the service you need and right-click on it. Open ‘Properties’ and select the startup type ‘Automatic’.
It may also be necessary to unplug all peripherals that aren’t crucial and disable third-party antivirus tools until after the update is finished.
Ultimately, you can run the Windows Update troubleshooter to detect and fix other possible issues.
Summary
Tiny bugs like these are nothing out of the ordinary. That said, we still all hate when they happen.
Hopefully some of our solutions have helped you to a smoother Windows 11 experience. But if you’re still struggling, feel free to reach out to us. We’d be happy to help!
There are times when the Windows Search results do not include what you want to search. However, if you are trying to search for something that’s located on your desktop and Libraries, they would appear right away on the search results. Actually, the issue is not with the search but with the list of files and folders that Windows can index. If you encounter this issue, read on as this post will guide you on how to fix it.
The Windows 10 operating system, ever since Windows v1903 was released, offers two kinds of searches – the classic and the enhanced search. You may have to add more folders to the classic search or use the enhanced mode to resolve the issue. In other words, to fix the problem with the Start Menu Search, you can try to enable the Enhanced Mode or add folders to the Class Search or remove the excluded folders, as well as run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter. For more information, refer to each one of the options provided below.
Option 1 – Try to enable the Enhanced Mode
To fix the problem, you have to enable the Enhanced Mode search and configure the folders you want to be indexed. How? Follow these steps:
First, you have to go to Settings > Search > Searching Windows.
Next, select the radio button for the Enhanced option.
After that, select the folders you want the Windows Indexer to exclude from the Enhanced Search mode.
Option 2 – Try to add folders to the Class Search
If you don’t want to enable the Enhanced search mode, then you might want to add folders that are important to you. All you have to do is configure the Search Indexing Options by following these steps:
Go to Settings > Search > Classic and from there, click on the “Customize search locations” option.
Next, click on Modify in the pop-up window that appears.
Then add drives and folders that are important to you. Once the indexing is completed, Windows will be able to find the file and display it in the search results.
Option 3 – Try removing the excluded folders
If you have already enabled the Enhanced mode but your files still don’t appear, then you might want to check out the excluded folder list.
The first thing you have to do is go to Search and from there, you will find a list of folders under the Excluded folder list.
Next, click on the excluded folder that you want to remove by clicking on the “Remove Excluded folders” button.
If you are using the Classic search, you have to check if the index has restrictions on the file type. You can find it in Advanced options > File Types.
Note: If you want to search in Documents, you could also enable the Index Properties and File Contents. This should resolve the problem.
Option 4 – Try to run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter
You might also want to run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter in Windows 10 as it checks whether the settings for the Windows Start Search are in place and automatically corrects any issues if the update or software installation has changed the settings. To run it just click on the Start button and select Settings > Updates and Security > Troubleshoot. From there, select the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter.
WeatherBlink is an extension for google chrome, Mozilla, and internet explorer. It allows users to check out the weather anywhere in the world at any time. This might seem like a convenient feature, however, this toolbar also displays unwanted ads, hijacks your browser home page, collects personal data about your web surfing habits, visits, and clicks.
From the author: Access local weather forecasts, weather radar, allergy, and pollen reports, and worldwide weather news – all in one convenient spot!
This extension configures your New Tab page to WeatherBlink™ to provide these features.
Be prepared with instant weather forecasts. Access FREE and accurate weather forecasts with one click!
About Browser Hijackers
Browser hijack is a very common type of online fraud where your web browser settings are modified to make it do things you do not intend. Browser hijackers can do more than simply modifying home pages. It redirects you to the sponsored internet sites and inserts ads on the internet browser that helps its creator generate ad revenue. A lot of people assume that these kinds of websites are legitimate and harmless but that is not true. Nearly every browser hijacker poses an actual threat to your online safety and it is necessary to classify them under privacy dangers. In a worst-case scenario, your internet browser could be hi-jacked to open up your computer to a host of additional computer infections.
Indications of browser hijack
Below are some symptoms that indicate you’ve been hijacked:
1. the browser’s home page is changed2. bookmark and the new tab are also modified3. default online search engine is modified4. you see unwanted new toolbars added5. you notice a lot of pop-ups on your computer screen6. web pages load very slowly and often incomplete7. you’ve disallowed entry to particular web pages, for example, the website of an antimalware software firm like SafeBytes.
So how exactly does a browser hijacker infect a computer?
A browser hijacker could be installed on your PC when you go to an infected website, click an email attachment, or download something from a file-sharing website. They also come from add-on applications, also referred to as browser helper objects (BHO), browser extensions, or toolbars. Sometimes you may have mistakenly accepted a browser hijacker as part of a software program bundle (usually freeware or shareware). Typical examples of browser hijackers include CoolWebSearch, Conduit, RocketTab, OneWebSearch, Coupon Server, Searchult.com, Snap.do, and Delta Search.
Tips on how to remove browser hijackers
Certain browser hijacking can be easily stopped by discovering and eliminating the corresponding malware application from your control panel. However, certain hijackers are more difficult to find or eliminate as they might get themselves associated with certain crucial system files that enable it to work as a necessary operating-system process. You should think about carrying out manual repairs only if you’re a tech-savvy person because there are possible risks associated with fiddling around with the system registry and HOSTS file.
How One Can Eliminate Malware that is Blocking Websites or Preventing Downloads
Malware could potentially cause several different types of damage to PCs, networks, and data. Certain malware goes to great lengths to prevent you from downloading or installing anything on your PC, especially anti-malware applications. If you’re reading this, you probably have got infected by a virus that prevents you from downloading security software like Safebytes Anti-Malware. There are a few fixes you could try to get around with this issue.
Start Windows in Safe Mode
Safe Mode is actually a unique, basic version of Windows where just essential services are loaded to counteract malware as well as other problematic programs from loading. In the event the malware is blocking access to the internet and affecting your PC, launching it in Safe Mode enables you to download anti-virus and run a diagnostic scan while limiting possible damage. To start the computer into Safe Mode, hit the “F8” key on your keyboard right before the Windows logo screen comes up; Or after normal Windows boot up, run MSCONFIG, check Safe Boot under Boot tab, and click Apply. Once you restart into Safe Mode with Networking, you may download, install, as well as update anti-malware software from there. At this point, you could run the anti-malware scan to eliminate computer viruses and malware without any interference from another application.
Switch over to an alternate browser
Some malware may target vulnerabilities of a specific browser that block the downloading process. The most effective solution to avoid this problem is to pick a browser that is renowned for its security features. Firefox has built-in Phishing and Malware Protection to help keep you secure online.
Install antivirus on a thumb drive
To effectively remove the malware, you have to approach the problem of running an anti-malware software program on the affected computer from a different angle. Adopt these measures to run the anti-virus on the affected computer.
1) Download Safebytes Anti-Malware or Windows Defender Offline onto a virus-free computer system.2) Plug the USB drive into the clean PC.3) Double-click the Setup icon of the anti-malware program to run the Installation Wizard.4) When asked, choose the location of the USB drive as the place in which you would like to store the software files. Follow activation instructions.5) Unplug the flash drive. You may now utilize this portable anti-virus on the infected computer.6) Double-click the Safebytes Anti-malware icon on the flash drive to run the program.7) Press the “Scan Now” button to begin the virus scan.
SafeBytes Anti-Malware: Lightweight Malware Protection for Windows Computer
Do you want to install the best anti-malware software for your computer system? There are plenty of applications available in the market which comes in paid and free versions for Microsoft Windows computers. A few of them are good, some are ok types, while some will damage your computer themselves! You need to be careful not to select the wrong application, particularly if you purchase a paid application. On the list of recommended software programs is SafeBytes AntiMalware. SafeBytes has a very good track record of top-quality service, and customers seem to be very happy with it.
SafeBytes can be described as a powerful, real-time anti-spyware application that is made to assist the common computer end user in safeguarding their PC from malicious internet threats. Using its cutting-edge technology, this application can assist you to get rid of multiples types of malware which include computer viruses, PUPs, trojans, worms, ransomware, adware, and browser hijackers.
SafeBytes has a variety of features that can help you protect your PC from malware attacks and damage. Below are a few of the great ones:
Antimalware Protection: With a critically acclaimed anti-malware engine, SafeBytes gives multi-layered protection which is intended to find and eliminate viruses and malware that are concealed deep in your computer’s operating system.
Real-time Threat Response: SafeBytes provides round-the-clock protection for your PC restricting malware intrusions in real-time. It’ll regularly monitor your laptop or computer for hacker activity and also gives users sophisticated firewall protection.
Quick Multi-threaded Scanning: SafeBytes’s high-speed malware scanning engine lessens scan times and extends the life of the battery. At the same time, it’ll effectively detect and get rid of infected computer files or any internet threat.
Internet Security: Safebytes allots all sites a unique safety score that helps you to get an idea of whether the website you’re just about to visit is safe to browse or known to be a phishing site.
Low CPU/Memory Usage: SafeBytes is well known for its minimal influence on computer resources and great detection rate of numerous threats. It works quietly and efficiently in the background so you are free to utilize your computer or laptop at full power all the time.
24/7 Customer Support: You will get 24/7 technical support to promptly resolve any problem with your security tool.
Technical Details and Manual Removal (Advanced Users)
To remove WeatherBlink manually, go to the Add or Remove programs list in the Control Panel and select the program you want to get rid of. For internet browser plug-ins, go to your browser’s Addon/Extension manager and select the plug-in you want to remove or disable. You will probably also want to reset your internet browser.
Finally, examine your hard drive for all of the following and clean your registry manually to remove leftover application entries after uninstallation. Please remember that only experienced users should try to manually edit the registry because incorrect file deletion results in a major problem or perhaps a PC crash. Furthermore, certain malware is capable of replicating or preventing deletion.
Carrying out this malware-removal process in Safe Mode is recommended.
The TWCU.EXE or TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility is a configuration application required to run wireless adapters successfully. The TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility application only exists on computers that are using the TP-LINK adapters. Upon the installation of this application, the service will be automatically added to the Windows service list that will continuously run in the background.
The Twcu.exe is placed at the C:\Program Files\TP-LINKTP-LINK\Wireless Utility folder and is used by TP-LINK to connect to the internet. The name of the main executable file is twcu.exe and can be viewed in the Services tab of the Task Manager. If you are one of the users who just upgraded to Windows 10 from the previous Windows versions, then you’ll most likely see an error saying, “Failed to load the library file!” that has something to do with twcu.exe or TWCU. This error pops up when you go to your desktop and every time you log into your Windows 10 PC.
Like pointed out, this error is related to the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility and every user who is using the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility is experiencing this problem which may be due to some compatibility issues especially when you start getting this error right after you upgraded to Windows 10. To fix this problem, follow each one of the options given below.
Option 1 – Try running in Compatibility Mode
The best thing you can do is to run the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility in the compatibility mode since the problem is due to some compatibility issue. To run this utility in the compatibility mode, here’s what you have to do:
Look for the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility which should be located on your desktop.
Once you find it, right-click on it and select Properties from the context menu.
After that, go to the Compatibility tab and mark the checkbox for “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” and from the drop-down list, select either Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Click the Apply button and then click OK to save the changes made and check if it has resolved the issue or not.
Option 2 – Try troubleshooting compatibility
This option is almost the same as the first one except it is an alternative way of fixing the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility in case the first one didn’t work. In this option, you will troubleshoot the compatibility issue of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility.
Look for the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility which as mentioned, is on your desktop.
Then right-click on it and select the “Troubleshoot compatibility” from the context menu.
After that, click on the “Try recommended setting” option. Once the process is done, the error message should be gone.
Fix Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error, Microsoft Windows operating system supports a form of shared libraries that are known as DLL (Dynamic-link libraries). These are also known as code libraries that are used by multiple processes while one copy is loaded into memory.
Runtimes are also code libraries that are loaded by applications when the application is called to run on the system. The most common runtime libraries that are used today are Visual C++ Runtime Library and Java Runtime Environment.
These libraries are practically used for nearly every single application you run on your system. Therefore it is very important that these libraries are in good working order.
Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error occurs when this runtime library becomes corrupted.
When Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error occurs, the applications powered by this runtime library fail to run smoothly, resulting in locking you out of those applications and hampering your ability to work on them.
Generally speaking, this error indicates system instability and poor PC maintenance. If this error is not fixed timely it can expose your system to serious PC damages like system freeze, crashes, and data loss.
Solution
Error Causes
Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error is triggered for numerous reasons. These include:
Poor program installation
Disk fragmentation
Missing and damaged .dll files
Registry corruption
Malware invasion
In a nutshell, it can be said that the deep-rooted cause of the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error is the registry. All the causes listed above are associated with the registry.
For simplification, the registry is the main database of your system that stores all the activities executed on the computer in the RAM, the hard disk.
This includes both the important data and junk files such as temporary files, internet history, bad registry keys, invalid registry entries, and also the files from the uninstalled programs.
If these files are not removed from the registry frequently, it overloads the hard disk and leads to obscure error message displays on your system like the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error as warning signs.
Sometimes, rebooting the system may fix the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error. However, this is temporary. Error message pops again after some time. So, instead of seeking out a temporary solution, it is advisable to look for a solution that can repair this error for the longest time.
Further Information and Manual Repair
There are two ways to fix the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error code. One is to reinstall the Visual C++ runtime libraries. This can be a complex task if you are not a computer programmer or technically sound.
However, the second way, or let’s just say the best and easiest way to resolve this problem is to download Restoro.
This is truly an easy way as it requires no technical expertise or programming knowledge to repair the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error.
Restoro is an advanced, user-friendly, and multi-functional repair tool integrated with profound powerful utilities like an intuitive registry cleaner, system stability scanner, and anti-virus.
It has a smooth interface, easy navigation, and a simple layout making it easy for users and even novices to operate it to resolve the Microsoft Visual C++ Error in seconds.
The registry cleaner scans your entire PC for registry issues. It wipes out all the invalid, unnecessary, and obsolete files clearing up your disk space. In addition to this, it repairs fragmented disks, damaged .dll files (runtime code library), and repairs the registry.
Along with these benefits, Restoro also functions as a system optimizer thus boosting the performance of your system. It can be downloaded by all PC Windows users as it is compatible with all Windows versions.
Click here to download Restoro on your PC to resolve the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error code and to ensure optimum PC performance and health.
If you are not able to access the Windows 10 Advanced troubleshooting options within Windows then you’ve come to the right place as this post will guide you on how you can repair or boot the Windows 10 installation without losing data using the bootable installation USB or DVD media. To repair or boot Windows 10 using the installation media, you have to download the Windows ISO, create a bootable USB or DVD drive, boot from the media and select “Repair your computer” and then select Startup Repair under Advanced troubleshooting. To get started, follow the given steps below carefully.
Step 1: Frist, download the Windows ISO.
Although this is not necessarily needed, it’s still better if you download the Windows ISO first so make sure that you download the same ISO version as installed on your computer.
Step 2: Next, create a bootable USB or DVD drive.
Insert your USB drive into your PC.
Tap the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box and type in “cmd” and tap Enter to open the Command Prompt. Alternatively, you can also search for “cmd” in the Cortana search box to open Command Prompt.
Once you’ve opened CMD, type in this command to open the DISPART utility – diskpart
After that, you should see a new black and white window that would say, “DISKPART>”.
Next, type in “list disk” in the command line and tap Enter to see the list of all the Storage devices as well as your hard disk connected to your PC. Here, you have to identify your disk’s number.
Type in this command where “X” is the disk number you have identified and then tap Enter – disk X
Type in this command and hit Enter to clear the table records and all the visible data on the drive – clean
Now you have to recreate a new primary partition of the drive so you’ll have to type in this command and tap Enter right after – create part pri
A new primary partition has been created so you have to select it by typing this command and tapping Enter – select part 1
Now you have to format it to make it visible to normal users by typing – format fs=ntfs quick
Note: If your platform supports the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface or UEFI, replace the “NTFS” with “FAT32” in the command on Step 10.
After that, type in this command and tap Enter after – active
Finally, type this command and hit Enter to exit the utility – exit
After you prepare the image for the operating system, save it to the root of your USB Storage device.
Step 3: After creating a bootable drive, boot from the media and select the “Repair your computer” option.
Once you boot from the USB drive, it will start the Windows 10 installation right away. So you must not keep on clicking Next as you will end up installing Windows. You need to look for the “Repair your computer” link on the first installation screen and click on it and then boot your computer into Advanced Recovery.
Step 4: Select Startup Repair under the Advanced options screen
Once you’re at the Advanced Recovery screen, select Advanced Options and select Troubleshoot.
After that, look for the Startup Repair and click on it and then follow the next on-screen instructions. This solution will help you fix issues that do not allow you to boot into your computer.
On the next screen, you will see the admin account with its name. Click on it and verify using the account password associated with the email.
After verification, it will start to diagnose your computer and automatically resolve any detected issues related to boot.
After the issue is fixed, your computer should reboot normally and you should now be able to use it. Note that your personal files are still intact since the process didn’t delete or wipe them out.
As you know, you can find the number keys in two spots on your keyboard – one is above the letters while the second one is at the number pad. Recently, a number of users reported not being able to type any numbers on their keyboards while some reported that their keyboards only type numbers. This issue could occur on both sets of the number keys or on the one at the number pad. This is a rare situation and seldom happens to users. So if you are one of the few who experience the same problem then you’ve come to the right place as this post will guide you on what you can do to fix the keyboard issue.
This issue is most likely due to a switched-off number pad, outdated or corrupted keyboard drivers, turned on mouse keys or it might have something to do with the physical connections. Whatever the cause is, here are some options you have to try to resolve the problem.
Option 1 – Try to enable Numlock
The first thing you can do to fix the issue with the keyboard is to enable the Numlock since one of the most common reasons for this kind of problem is where the keyboard won’t type numbers because the Numlock key is disabled. Thus, you have to enable this key by pressing it once to enable the number pad.
Option 2 – Turn off the Mouse key
From the Start Menu, go to Control Panel.
Navigate to Ease of Access Center.
Then select the option “Make the keyboard easier to use”.
Navigate to the option “Control the mouse with keyboard” and then uncheck the “Turn On Mouse Keys” option to turn off the Mouse key.
Click on Apply and then on OK to save the changes made.
Note: The problem with the keyboard could stem down to a simple issue in its settings so if you have successfully followed the steps for this solution then you should be able to fix the problem.
Option 3 – Reinstall, update or rollback your keyboard driver
Once you’ve determined that the problem is in the software part of the keyboard, it is now time to try to reinstall, update or roll back your keyboard drivers. To reinstall the driver for your keyboard, refer to these steps:
From the WinX Menu, open the Device Manager.
In the Device Manager, you should find your laptop’s keyboard under the “Keyboards” option. Right-click on it and select the “Uninstall” option.
Note: If you’re not quite certain about your laptop’s keyboard, you can uninstall all the keyboards if there’s more than one.
After that, restart your PC and see if the keyboard driver is installing automatically. If not, open the Device Manager again and right-click on Keyboards, and select the option “Scan for hardware changes” to install it.
Once the keyboard driver is installed again, check if your keyboard is now working properly or not.
Option 4 – Try connecting the keyboard to a different USB port or another computer
The problem might have something to do with the USB port that’s currently in use by your keyboard. It could be that it’s not working so it makes sense to unplug it and attach it to another USB port. You can also clean the USB port on both ends to ensure that they are not affected by corrosion. In addition, you can also try connecting the keyboard to a different computer and see if the Shift key works there or not.
Option 5 – Try to check your connections
You can also try checking if the connection mode you are using for your keyboard is functioning properly. For instance, if you are using a Surface 2-in-device, you can clean the connection pins and see if it resolves the problem.
Option 6 – Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooters
The first thing you need to do is click on Start and then on the gear-like icon to pull up the window for Settings.
After opening Settings, look for the Update and Security option and select it.
From there, go to the Troubleshoot option located on the left-hand side of the list.
Next, select Keyboard from the list and open the Troubleshooter and run it. Once it is doing its job, wait for it to complete the process and then restart the system.
After the system restarts, check if the problem’s now fixed. If not, refer to the next option given below.
Daily Bible Guide is a browser extension developed by Mindspark Inc. for Google Chrome Browser. This extension offers users a fast and easy way to find Bible passages, view daily verses, study the Bible and view the current weather. When installed, this extension changes your default search engine and your home page to MyWay.
When installed this extension gathers user browsing information such as visited websites, search queries, clicked links, and other information. This information is later used to better target ads.
While active, you may encounter additional unwanted ads and sponsored links throughout your browsing sessions.
Daily Bible Guide was marked as a Browser Hijacker by several anti-virus scanners, and due to its information mining behavior, it is considered a security risk and it is not recommended to keep on your computer; being flagged for optional removal.
About Browser Hijackers
Browser hijackers (sometimes known as hijackware) are a kind of malware that alters internet browser settings without the computer owner’s knowledge or approval. These kinds of hijacks are rising at a worrying rate around the globe, and it could be actually nefarious and sometimes dangerous too. There are plenty of reasons why you might experience an internet browser hijack; but commercial, advertising, and marketing are definitely the key reasons for their creation. Generally, the idea would be to force users to visit particular sites which are looking to improve their site visitor traffic and produce higher advertisement revenue. While it might seem harmless, these tools were created by malicious individuals who always attempt to take full advantage of you, so that they could make money from your naivety and distraction. Furthermore, hijackers can make the entire infected system vulnerable – other destructive malware and viruses will grab these opportunities to intrude into your computer effortlessly.
Signs of browser hijacker infection
The typical symptoms that signify having this malware on your computer are: home page is modified; you find new unwanted favorites or bookmarks added, typically directed to ad-filled or porn websites; the default search engine is modified; discover new toolbars which you did not add; you may see random pop-ups start occurring frequently; your internet browser has instability issues or exhibits frequent errors; you cannot visit specific websites like home pages of antivirus software.
So how does a PC get infected with a browser hijacker?
Browser hijackers attack computer systems via malicious email attachments, downloaded infected files, or by visiting infected sites. They sometimes are included with toolbars, add-ons, BHO, plugins, or browser extensions. A browser hijacker can also come bundled up with some free application that you inadvertently download to your computer, compromising your internet security. A good example of a popular browser hijacker is the most recent Chinese malware named “Fireball”, which has infected 250 million PCs throughout the world. It works as a hijacker but could be changed into a fully functioning malware downloader afterward.
Browser hijackers will interrupt the user’s browsing experience significantly, keep track of the websites frequented by users and steal private information, cause difficulty in connecting to the net, and ultimately create stability problems, causing software programs and computers to crash.
Browser Hijacker Malware – Removal
Certain browser hijacking can be quite easily reversed by identifying and removing the corresponding malware program through your control panel. However, the majority of hijackers are extremely tenacious and need specialized tools to eradicate them. Additionally, manual removals require deep system knowledge and thus can be quite a difficult task for inexperienced computer users.
Installing and running anti-malware programs on the affected computer could automatically delete browser hijackers and other malicious programs. Safebytes Anti-Malware features a cutting-edge anti-malware engine that will help you prevent browser hijacking in the first place, and clean up any pre-existing issues. In addition to anti-malware, a PC optimizer software, for example, Total System Care, will help you fix Windows registry errors, remove unwanted toolbars, secure online privacy, and stabilize software programs installed on the computer.
Malware Blocking Internet And All Antivirus Software? Do This!
Malware can cause a lot of damage to your PC. Some malware variants modify internet browser settings by including a proxy server or change the PC’s DNS settings. When this happens, you will be unable to visit some or all of the websites, and therefore not able to download or install the necessary security software to clear out the infection. If you’re reading this right now, you’ve perhaps recognized that virus infection is a reason behind your blocked internet connectivity. So how to proceed when you want to download and install an anti-malware program like Safebytes? Although this sort of issue will be difficult to get around, there are some steps you can take.
Install in Safe Mode
If the malware is set to run at Windows startup, then booting in safe mode should avoid it. Only minimal required programs and services are loaded when you start your PC into Safe Mode. You will have to do the following to remove malware in Safe mode.
1) At power-on/startup, press the F8 key in 1-second intervals. This will invoke the Advanced Boot Options menu.2) Choose Safe Mode with Networking with arrow keys and press Enter.3) As soon as this mode loads, you should have an internet connection. Now, obtain the malware removal program you want by using the browser. To install the software, follow the directions within the installation wizard.4) Once the software is installed, let the scan run to eliminate viruses and other malware automatically.
Switch over to some other web browser
Web-based viruses could be environment-specific, aiming for a specific web browser or attacking particular versions of the web browser. If you are not able to download the security software using Internet Explorer, it means the virus may be targeting IE’s vulnerabilities. Here, you should switch to an alternate internet browser such as Chrome or Firefox to download the Safebytes application.
Create a portable USB antivirus for removing viruses
To effectively remove the malware, you should approach the issue of running an anti-malware program on the affected computer from a different perspective. To run anti-malware using a USB flash drive, follow these simple steps:
1) Download the anti-malware on a virus-free PC.2) Mount the USB drive onto the same system.3) Double-click the Setup icon of the anti-malware program to run the Installation Wizard.4) Choose the drive letter of the USB drive as the location when the wizard asks you exactly where you would like to install the anti-virus. Do as instructed on the screen to finish off the installation process.5) Now, transfer the flash drive to the infected PC.6) Double click the Safebytes Anti-malware icon on the USB drive to run the application.7) Run Full System Scan to detect and clean-up up all types of malware.
SafeBytes Anti-Malware - More Protection For You Personally
These days, an anti-malware tool can protect your computer from different kinds of online threats. But exactly how to select the best one among plenty of malware protection software that’s available on the market? You may be aware, there are many anti-malware companies and tools for you to consider. Some are worth your money, but many aren’t. You must be careful not to choose the wrong application, especially if you purchase a paid program. While thinking about the highly regarded software programs, Safebytes AntiMalware is undoubtedly the strongly recommended one.
SafeBytes anti-malware is a powerful, very effective protection application designed to assist users of all levels of computer literacy in detecting and eliminating harmful threats out of their PC. Once you’ve got installed this tool, SafeByte's state-of-the-art protection system will make sure that absolutely no viruses or malware can seep through your computer.
SafeBytes anti-malware takes computer protection to a whole new level with its advanced features. Listed below are some of the great ones:
Anti-Malware Protection: This deep-cleaning anti-malware software goes much deeper than most antivirus tools to clean out your personal computer. Its critically acclaimed virus engine finds and disables hard to remove malware that hides deep inside your computer.
Real-time Threat Response: Malware programs attempting to get into the computer are identified and stopped as and when detected by the SafeBytes real-time protection shields. It’ll inspect your personal computer for suspicious activity regularly and its unparalleled firewall shields your PC from illegal access by the outside world.
“Fast Scan” Features:SafeBytes’s virus scan engine is among the fastest and most efficient in the industry. It's targeted scanning highly increases the catch rate for viruses which is embedded in various PC files.
Web Protection: SafeBytes gives an instant safety rating to the web pages you are going to visit, automatically blocking dangerous sites and ensuring that you are certain of your safety while browsing the world wide web.
Light-weight: SafeBytes is a lightweight and user-friendly antivirus and antimalware solution. As it uses very little computer resources, this tool leaves the computer’s power exactly where it belongs to: with you.
24/7 Guidance:SafeBytes provides 24/7 technical support, automatic maintenance, and software upgrades for the best user experience.
To sum it up all, SafeBytes Anti-Malware offers great protection combined with very low system resource usage with both great malware prevention and detection. Malware trouble will become a thing of the past when you put this application to use. If you’re looking for the very best malware removal application out there, and when you don’t mind shelling out some money for it, opt for SafeBytes Anti-Malware.
Technical Details and Manual Removal (Advanced Users)
If you’d like to manually remove Daily Bible Guide without using an automated tool, it might be possible to do so by deleting the program from the Windows Add/Remove Programs menu, or in cases of browser extensions, going to the browsers AddOn/Extension manager and uninstalling it. You will probably also want to reset your internet browser.
If you choose to manually remove the system files and Windows registry entries, utilize the following list to ensure that you know exactly what files to remove before performing any actions. Please remember that only experienced users should try to manually edit the system files simply because removing any single critical registry entry results in a major problem or even a PC crash. In addition, certain malicious programs have the capability to defend against its removal. It is advisable that you carry out the removal process in Safe Mode.