If you suddenly encounter the PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA Blue Screen error then it means that your computer is under a heavy load. And if you look closely, you’ll see that it has a bug check value of 0x00000050. This kind of Blue Screen error also indicates that invalid system memory has been referenced. It could be that the memory address is wrong, or that it is pointing at freed memory.
The PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA Blue Screen error occurs when the requested data is not found in the memory. As a result, the system generates a fault which normally indicates that the system is looking for data in the paging file. However, in this case, the missing data is identified as being located within an area of memory that cannot be paged out to the disk.
This Stop error might be caused by a buggy system service, antivirus program, a corrupted NTFS volume, or faulty hardware. So if you’ve recently added hardware, you can try removing it and then check. If the problem still persists, refer to the suggestions given below to fix the problem.
Option 1 – Run Memory Check to test your memory
Tap the Win + R keys to open Run and type exe and hit Enter to open the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool.
After that, it will give two options such as:
Restart now and check for problems (Recommended)
Check for problems the next time I start my computer
Select the option you prefer and afterward, check if the Blue Screen error is now fixed.
Option 2 – Run a System File Checker scan
You can also try to run a System File Checker or SFC scan in order to scan your computer for corrupted files that might be the cause behind the PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA Blue Screen error. Once it finds any corrupted system files, it will automatically fix them. To run System File Checker, here’s what you have to do:
Tap Win + R to launch Run.
Type in cmd in the field and tap Enter.
After opening Command Prompt, type in sfc /scannow
The command will start a system scan which will take a few whiles before it finishes. Once it’s done, you could get the following results:
Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.
Restart your computer after the scan is completed.
Next, click on Properties and then click on the Advanced System Settings.
Go to the Advanced tab and then click on the Settings button under the Performance section.
Afterward, a new mini window will appear and from there, go to the Advanced tab.
Then click the Change button under the Virtual Memory section. Once you do, another mini window will appear.
Now uncheck the “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives” option.
After that, you have to increase the Page File size by doubling the amount of memory allocated by default in the text field. For instance, the paging size given is a minimum of 16MB and so you have to change it to 32MB. And since the recommended value is 1907MB, you can make its maximum size around 4000MB. By doing so, it will allocate more space for paging into individual drivers.
Now click OK, close all the open windows and then restart your PC.
Option 4 – Update the Device Drivers
Updating the Device drivers can also help you fix the PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA Blue Screen error. To do so, follow the steps below.
Tap the Win + R keys to launch Run.
Type in devmgmt.msc into the box and tap Enter or click OK to open the Device Manager.
After that, a list of device drivers will be displayed. If you see a red or yellow sign that shows up against the driver, right-click on the driver and select “Update Driver Software”.
Select the “Search automatically for updated driver software” option and then follow the instructions to complete the process.
Restart your PC and then check if the Blue Screen error is now fixed or not.
Option 5 – Perform a System Restore
Performing System Restore might help you in fixing the PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA error. You can do this option either by booting into Safe Mode or in System Restore. If you are already in the Advanced Startup Options, just directly select System Restore and proceed with the next steps. And if you have just booted your PC into Safe Mode, refer to the steps below.
Tap the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
After that, type in “sysdm.cpl” in the field and tap Enter.
Next, go to the System Protection tab then click the System Restore button. This will open a new window where you have to select your preferred System Restore point.
After that, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process and then restart your computer and check if the problem is fixed or not.
Option 6 – Try disabling your antivirus programs
There are instances when antivirus programs trigger Stop errors like PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA. Thus, you can try disabling your antivirus programs like Windows Defender or other third-party programs if you’re using one.
Option 7 – Use the Blue Screen Troubleshooter
The Blue Screen troubleshooter is a built-in tool in Windows 10 that helps users in fixing BSOD errors like PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA error. It can be found on the Settings Troubleshooters page. To use it, refer to these steps:
Tap the Win + I keys to open the Settings panel.
Then go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
From there, look for the option called “Blue Screen” on your right-hand side and then click the “Run the troubleshooter” button to run the Blue Screen Troubleshooter and then follow the next on-screen options. Note that you might have to boot your PC into Safe Mode.
Option 8 – Disable Memory caching in the BIOS
You can also disable memory caching in the BIOS to fix the PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA error.
Open the BIOS Setup screen.
Next, go to Advanced > Cache Memory and then disable it.
Tap the F10 key to save the changes made and restart your computer.
Users who constantly use graphic-intensive applications like games or any video-rendering software need to control how their graphics card is used. There are some who always toggle their Graphic Quality settings to get the Frames Per Second or FPS up. While some tend to adjust the size, orientation, scaling, and other display settings in order to use their PCs in a more efficient way or to simply work better. And in all of that, that’s where the NVIDIA Graphics Card comes into the picture. Take note that this software only works on PCs which has NVIDIA Graphics Card attached to them. Thus, if you use another Graphics Card then this post is not for you, otherwise, proceed reading to know what you can do if the NVIDIA Control Panel is not opening on your Windows 10 PC.
Here are a couple of things you can try if the NVIDIA Control Panel is not opening, not responding, or not working:
Restart the process of the NVIDIA Control Panel
Restart the NVIDIA Display Driver Service
Update your NVIDIA Display Drivers
For more details, refer to the instructions provided below.
Option 1: Restart the process of the NVIDIA Control Panel.
Tap the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open the Task Manager.
After opening the Task Manager, look for the process named NVIDIA Control Panel Application.
Once you found it, expand it and right-click on the NVIDIA Control Panel sub-process, and click on End Task.
Now try opening the NVIDIA Control Panel from the Start Menu and see if it now works fine or not.
Option 2: Restart the NVIDIA Display Driver Service
Tap the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
Then type “services.msc” in the field and hit Enter to open the Windows Services Manager.
After opening the Services window, you will see a list of services. From there, look for services named “NVIDIA Display Container LS” and double click on it to open its Properties.
Now make sure that the service is Started. If it isn’t, you need to start it, otherwise, you need to Stop it and Start It again. You also have to make sure that the Startup Type is set to Automatic.
Do the same for the NVIDIA LocalSystem Container service.
Restart your computer and check if the problem’s fixed.
Option 3: Try updating the drivers from the official site of NVIDIA
If both the first and second given options didn’t work, you can also try updating the drivers from the official NVIDIA website. And in case you don’t know the type of Nvidia graphics card that your computer is on, follow the steps below:
Tap the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
Next type in “dxdiag” in the field and click OK or hit Enter to open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
From there, you can see what type of Nvidia graphics card that your system is on.
Take note of your graphics card information and then look for the best drivers for your operating system. Once you’ve downloaded and installed the file, restart your PC.
Anxiety from all these digital threats lurking everywhere? An antivirus program can help put your mind at ease.
What can a virus do to your device?
A virus is malicious software that can affect pretty much any device and does so in a variety of ways. Be it your computer, your phone or your smart lightbulb - as long as there’s access to the internet, malware can get to it.
How exactly does this kind of attack manifest itself? Well, there’s a wide variety of effects ranging from mild to severe. Among other things, they depend on which type of malware attacks your device - a virus, spyware, ransomware, adware or something else.
These are some of the things you can expect to happen:
Slow performance
System crashes
Theft of data and sensitive information
Connectivity issues
Constant browser redirects
Strange messages sent to your contacts
Interference with files
It really can be the stuff of nightmares. So, if you want to sleep peacefully knowing that your devices are completely safe, you should definitely consider getting an antivirus.
P.S. don’t let its name fool you - an antivirus does indeed protect your devices against more than just viruses.
What is antivirus software exactly?
Antivirus software is designed to help you battle and ward off malware. Basically, it scans your device to detect any suspicious activity and offers tools to get rid of the culprit.
At first, antiviruses were developed to fight against viruses only, but nowadays they cover a lot more ground. Here are some of the biggest benefits of getting yourself a powerful defender.
Advantages of antivirus software
1. It fights those pesky ads
Look, constant ads that pop up everywhere aren’t the absolute worst thing that can happen on your computer. If anything, they are annoying, like when you’re trying to sleep but that one fly in your room just won’t stop buzzing.
Now, there’s a free, well-established solution for that - installing an ad blocker. And we’re about a hundred and ten percent sure you’ve already done that on each and every browser you use.
However, “if I can’t see it, it doesn’t exist” isn’t the most ideal approach for your online safety. Ad blockers can’t block everything and they won’t protect you from potential adware. An antivirus on the other hand offers that layer of protection against malware snuck into pop-ups and spammy websites.
2. It protects you from hackers
Hackers don’t target government institutions only. They’ll target regular people too if they have something to gain.
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There are different types of hacking, such as phishing e-mails, transmission of malicious programs, credential reuse, denial of service and more. In any case, they take control of your device and hijack your data.
The good thing is that, as threats evolve, antiviruses evolve too and there are tons of quality programs on the market that can keep you secure for an affordable price.
3. It keeps your files and data safe
When malware enters your device, it can target pretty much any file and get access to any and all data.
Installing an antivirus program will make sure that every single file, new or old, is monitored at all times, warning you against threats immediately. That way, you can make sure to react before your other files become infected and data is lost or stolen.
Another great thing for data protection is that the best antivirus software normally comes with a password manager, so no one can use malware to steal your passwords.
4. It blocks all kinds of malware
As we already stated, malicious attacks can be performed in many ways and malware comes in in different shapes an sizes, such as:
Trojan horse
Spyware
Ransomware
Adware
Rootkit
RAT (remote access Trojan)
Keyloggers
Worms
Botnets
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Nowadays, antivirus software is designed to fight against all of these types. That’s why more often than not we hear the term 'antivirus' used interchangeably with 'anti-malware,' like in this article.
5. It keeps your children protected
You can’t keep your eyes on your kid every second of the day and you can’t protect them from everything. But at least you can limit their exposure to the threats they can encounter at every corner of the digital world.
An antivirus program will block harmful or suspicious websites and ads, which is great both for you and your children. To take it a step further, though, many such programs come with special parental controls and offer monitoring as well. It’s a great solution for keeping your kids safe online without sounding like the irritating, overbearing, controlling parent who “just doesn’t get it!”
How to pick one
There are definitely lots of different antivirus programs out there, both free and paid. We recommend you look for a paid option, since free ones are unfortunately a lot more susceptible to being compromised through malicious attacks.
Now, there are a few factors to consider when choosing the right software. If you use your PC for basic things then a basic antivirus will suffice. However, the more complex your use and the more sensitive the data you deal with, the stronger it needs to be.
It’s also crucial that you take into account the features it includes. As we already mentioned, some programs have additional security options. For example, depending on the package you select, Bitdefender provides:
Some are included in plans and some are separate products, so make sure to check out all the offers.
And don’t worry if you have multiple PCs or you’re looking for protection for your smartphone or tablet as well; Bitdefender has suitable solutions for your needs. Of course, you can also just pick their classic antivirus software if you’re not in need of advanced protection.
Another important point is how regularly the software is updated and enhanced. The more frequent the updates the better, as bugs can make the program more vulnerable. Other things we advise you consider are user-friendliness, impact on performance, reputation (user reviews especially) and, of course, price.
The bottom line
Fact is: anyone can be a malware victim. Don’t let it be you.
You can’t put a price on peace and security, so don’t be reluctant to pay for yours - especially since a lot of options out there are extremely affordable. Is $159.00 a year really too much to pay for cross-platform protection for up to 10 devices? We don’t think so.
Explore your options and protect your files and data before it’s too late.
If you are a kid or in your teenage years you maybe will be not familiar with Commodore 64 but we are welcoming you anyway to go with us on this journey through time and find out about one of the most influential and beloved home computer of all time.
History of Commodore
Firstly shown to the world in January of 1982, at the Consumer Electronics Show, C64 caught attention right away with its low price of only $595. Although it had some issues like limited functionality in some fields and a non-wide range of use by 1984 its price dropped below $200 and it cemented itself as an affordable home computer for the middle class.
In as same year Apple has released their Apple II computer with far superior capabilities, commodore 64 remains a middle-class favorite due to its price.
Also, the company has decided to distribute its homemade computer via some other means including not only just electronics stores specialized in that kind of equipment but in general shops and big department stores, through toy stores and book shops as well as through specialized dealers. This has given C64 a more competitive edge and mixed with the affordable price it soon became a staple of home computing.
With sales booming and the early reliability issues with the hardware addressed, software for the C64 began to grow in size and ambition during 1984. This growth shifted to the primary focus of most US game developers. The two holdouts were Sierra, who largely skipped over the C64 in favor of Apple and PC compatible machines, and Broderbund, who was heavily invested in educational software and developed primarily around the Apple II. In the North American market, the disk format had become nearly universal while cassette and cartridge-based software all but disappeared. So most US-developed games by this point grew large enough to require multi-loading.
At a mid-1984 conference of game developers and experts at Origins Game Fair, Dan Bunten, Sid Meier, and a representative of Avalon Hill said that they were developing games for the C64 first as the most promising market. By 1985, games were an estimated 60 to 70% of Commodore 64 software. Over 35% of SSI's 1986 sales were for the C64, ten points higher than for the Apple II.
Everything was great for Commodore but the industry was moving forward and by the year 1988, PC compatible computers were stated to be the largest and fastest-growing home entertainment systems pushing C64 on to second place. Also, Nintendo’s gaming system has started to take hold in the world with amazing 7 million systems sold in 1988 only.
By the year 1991, many developers exited the gaming market for Commodore 64 home computer system and its popularity started to fall due to lack of software and not so many hardware changes.
Commodore announced that the C64 would be finally discontinued in 1995.
However, only one month later in April 1994, the company filed for bankruptcy. When Commodore went bankrupt, all production on their inventory, including the C64, was discontinued, thus ending the C64's 11 and a half year production.
Legendary titles
The history of Commodore 64 is interesting ones and I believe that it has done much for computers in general, yes it ran 11 years and that seems like a small-time, but remember that it was 11 years of C64 alone, there were other computers released by the company but none except arguably AMIGA 500 has not reached that much popularity as Commodore 64.
That being said the system has left some of the great titles in its catalog that are great to be played even today and have been classic games on other platforms, even on PC itself. That being said I am giving you the top 100 games for Commodore 64:
Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders
Pirates!
Maniac Mansion
IK+
Bubble Booble
Turrican II: The Final Fight
Last Ninja 2
Space Rogue
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar
Archon: The Light and the Dark
Turrican
Wasteland
Defender of the Crown
Elite
Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny
Laser Squad
Prince of Persia
Impossible Mission
U.L.E.
Pool of Radiance
Bruce Lee
Paradroid
Project Stealth Fighter
Curse of the Azure Bonds
Ultima III: Exodus
Legacy of the Ancients
Winter Games
Leaderboard Golf
Supremacy
Airborne Ranger
Exile
Last Ninja, The
World Class Leader Board
MicroProse Soccer
Project Firestart
Boulder Dash
Summer Games 2
Great Giana Sisters, The
Neuromancer
Mad Doctor
Mail Order Monsters
Zork I: The Great Underground Empire
Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday
Katakis
Bard's Tale, The: Tales of the Unknown
WIzball
Times of Lore
Emlyn Hughes International Soccer
Ultimate Wizard
Alternate Reality: The Dungeon
World Games
Leaderboard Executive
California Games
Samurai Warrior: The Battles of Usagi Yojimbo
Summer Games
Creatures 2: Torture Trouble
Gunship
Space Taxi
International Karate
Silent Service
Bard's Tale III, The: Thief of Fate
Seven Cities of Gold
Armalyte
Raid on Bungeling Bay
Alter Ego: Male Version
Enforcer: Fullmetal Megablaster
Detective Game, The
Creatures
Skate or Die!
Heart of Africa
E.R.O. - Helicopter Emergency Rescue Operation
Way of the Exploding Fist, The
Stunt Car Racer
Wizard of Wor
Bard's Tale II, The: The Destiny Knight
Mayhem in Monsterland
Train, The: Escape to Normandy
Jumpman
Champions of Krynn
Pitstop II
Barry McGuigan World Championship Boxing
Montezuma's Revenge
Boulder Dash II: Rockford's Revenge
Spy vs Spy
Mercenary: Escape from Targ
Midnight Resistance
Lords of Midnight
Lode Runner
Castles of Doctor Creep, The
Boulder Dash Construction Kit
Buggy Boy
Racing Destruction Set
Dino Eggs
Realm of Impossibility
Rainbow Islands
Beach-Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back
Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior
Grand Prix Circuit
Head Over Heels
Sentinel, The
Commodore 64 emulator and game ROMs
Commodore 64 might be in the past but its legacy still lives on even today through emulators and ROMs for emulators. You can even purchase one in working condition if you want and relive the full experience as it once was.
If you are not keen on spending money for reliving and checking games or software of C64 here are some links to help you to at least experience part of it completely free.
Commodore 64 Emulator
C64 Game ROMs
Conclusion
It is without a doubt that the C64 home system has made a great mark on home computers echoing even today and I am very grateful that I have been part of it as a kid. Sometimes today I will still spin some old classic via emulator just for nostalgia and enjoy its simplicity.
Thank you for reading the article and I hope to see you soon again.
This is a typical system error. This error means the requested operation cannot be performed in full-screen mode. It hampers your ability to run your desired program on Windows PC. It is displayed on computer screens in the following format:
"ERROR_FULLSCREEN_MODE" and/or as the hexadecimal value 0x3EF.”
Solution
Error Causes
The system error code 1007 can be triggered due to several reasons. This includes but is not limited to:
Windows registry damage or corruption
Device driver conflicts
Spyware or viral infection
Hardware malfunction
Software file damage or corruption
Unlike the blue screen of death error codes, this error is not fatal. But it may hamper your ability to run and work on your desired program. To avoid the inconvenience, it is advisable to fix it immediately.
Further Information and Manual Repair
Try these easy and effective do it yourself methods to repair the system error code 1007 on your PC:
Method 1 - Scan Your System for Viruses
If the underlying cause of error 1007 on your system is viral and spyware infection, then it is advisable to download a powerful antivirus and scan your entire PC.
An antivirus not only detects but also removes all types of viruses including spyware, Trojans and adware. Once removed, try running your desired program again, if the program runs successfully, this means the error is resolved.
Method 2 - Update the Drivers
When the error code 1007 occurs due to driver conflict, then it is advisable to update the drivers. To do so simply use the driver update wizard from within Device Manager. The wizard will guide you through the entire driver update process, making it extremely simple for you to update the drivers in minutes.
Method 3 - Clean and Repair the Registry
You may experience the error 1077 because of registry damage or corruption. If this is the reason, then it is suggested you download Restoro.
This is a user-friendly and multi-functional PC Fixer deployed with a powerful registry cleaner. It scans your entire system for registry related errors and issues, removes all unnecessary and obsolete files like cookies, junk files and bad registry entries, notorious for registry corruption.
In addition to this, it also repairs the registry and damaged system files, thereby resolving the system error code 1007 immediately.
Click here to download Restoro on your PC and fix system error code 1007 today!
As you know, Windows allows you to share files between systems that are on the same network even though they are not connected physically. All you have to do is to make sure that the folder administrator allows access to the intended use and that your computer should be connected to the internet. Once you meet these conditions, you can share files between systems. However, recently a number of users reported that despite fulfilling these conditions, they end up getting errors instead when they try to access the shared drive. The error states:
“Error code: 0x80070035. The network path was not found.”
One of the common causes of this error is the antivirus program or the Firewall installed on your computer. It could also be that the drive is not shared in the first place or there are some issues with your network drivers. Whichever the case is, here are some potential fixes you need to check out to fix the Error code: 0x80070035.
Option 1 – Try to temporarily disable anti-virus and Windows Defender Firewall
As mentioned, the error could be due to the antivirus program or the Windows Defender Firewall installed on your computer. Thus, disabling them or any security software installed in your computer is always a good idea you can try when you’re not able to access the shared drive on your computer. There are times when you encounter problems like Error code: 0x80070035 due to interference of antivirus or security programs. Thus, you have to disable both your antivirus program and Windows Defender Firewall for the meantime and check if it fixes the error or not.
Option 2 – Check if the drive is shared
Before you further troubleshoot the problem, make sure that the drive you are trying to access is shared first. To do so, follow these steps:
Right-click on the folder and select Properties.
Go to the Sharing tab and check the status of the Network File and Folder Sharing.
And if the status is “Not Shared”, you need to select Share.
Next, select the intended Network User for sharing the file and choose the permission level for the user.
After that, click on the Apply and OK buttons to save the changes made. You or the intended user should now be able to access the shared folder or file.
Option 3 – Try to ping the IP address of the targeted computer
Even though the shared folder or file is shared correctly, it is possible that the network channel is not connected properly which is why you have to test it by pinging the IP address of the targeted computer from the primary computer.
Tap the Win + R keys to launch the Run dialog box.
Type “cmd” in the field and tap Enter to open Command Prompt.
Next, type the “ipconfig/all” command and tap Enter to execute it. This will populate various details.
From the given details, take note of the IPv4 address.
Afterward, open Command Prompt on the primary computer and then type the “ping <IPv4 address of the target computer>” command and hit Enter.
Now check if you get 4 confirmation replies or not. If not, you can try to access the Network Adapter Troubleshooter.
To run the Network Troubleshooter, refer to these steps:
Open the Search bar on your computer and type in “troubleshoot” to open the Troubleshoot settings.
Next, scroll down and select the “Network Adapter” option from the right pane.
Then click on the Run Troubleshooter” button.
After that, your computer will check for any possible errors and will pinpoint the root cause of the problem if possible.
Restart your computer.
Option 4 – Verify if Network Discovery is enabled
All you have to do is go to Start > Settings > Network & Internet and from there, click on the “Change connection properties” option and shift the radio button for Network profile to Private. After that, check if folder sharing is now working.
Option 5 – Try to modify the Network Security settings
There are times when the Network Security settings interfere with the folder or file sharing process. And if that’s the case, you can modify it to resolve the problem. How? Refer to these steps:
Tap the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
Then type “secpol.msc” in the field and tap Enter to open the Local Security Policy manager window.
After that, go to Local Policies > Security Options located on the left pane.
Next, double click on Network security: LAN Manager authentication level in the right pane to open its Properties.
And then select the “Send LM & NTLM-use NTLMv2 session security if negotiated” option from the drop-down menu.
Now click on Apply and OK buttons to save the changes made.
Reboot your computer.
Option 6 – Try to enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP
Tap the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
Then type “ncpa.cpl” in the field and tap Enter to open the Network Connections window.
After that, right-click on your network and select Properties.
Next, double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 and click on the Advanced button.
From there, go to the WINS tab and shift the radio button to Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
Now click OK to save the changes made and then restart your computer.
Option 7 – Update the Network Adapter drivers
You might also want to update the Network Adapter drivers by following these steps:
Tap the Win + R keys to launch the Run window and then type in the “MSC” command and hit Enter to open the Device Manager window.
Under the Device Manager, you will see a list of drivers. From there, look for the Network Adapters and expand it.
Then right-click on each one of the Network drivers and update them all.
Restart your PC and see if it helped in fixing the BSOD error.
Note: If updating the network drivers didn’t help in fixing Error code: 0x80070035, you can also try to uninstall the very same drivers and restart your Windows 10 PC. After that, the system itself will reinstall the drivers you just uninstalled. Alternatively, you can also download and install the drivers from the manufacturer’s website directly.
To reinstall the network adapter driver, refer to these steps:
Open the Devices Manager from the Win X Menu.
Then locate the device drivers and right-click on them to open the Properties.
After that, switch to the Driver tab and click on the Uninstall Device button.
Follow the screen option to completely uninstall it.
Finally, restart your computer. It will just reinstall the device drivers automatically.
Despite popular belief, there are a lot of users running Linux OS. Linux offers great security and working environment and 96.3% of the world's top 1 million servers run on Linux. 90% of all cloud infrastructure operates on Linux and practically all the best cloud hosts use it. But gaming on Linux is limited, enter Steam proton a Valve’s gaming solution.
What is Steam proton?
Proton is a WINE fork with some extra capabilities, to play games and run applications not native and not made to run natively under Linux OS. It is supposed to bridge the Gaming issues for PC users and let them more freedom in choosing an operating system to game on.
Find out if your game supports Proton
Although there are a lot of titles that nowadays run natively on Linux some will still need proton in order to run at all and sadly some of them will not be able to run on Linux even via proton but seeing how Valve is busy and it is trying to push its ideas and technology slowly this gap is closing.
In order to see how the game you want to play performs and behaves on Linux and proton environment visit https://www.protondb.com/ and find out. As soon as the site loads you will be greeted with statistics and a search option to find out the status of the desired game with one of the given statuses: Borked, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Native.
As you probably guessed native means that the game will work on Linux out of the box and borked will probably not work at all. Platinum and gold status means that game will run on proton without any input or tweaks from the user while silver and bronze means that it will work but might need some tweaks in order to make it work.
How to get Steam proton?
In order to run games under proton inside Linux, you will need firstly a Steam client which luckily works naturally on Linux. Unlocking/activating Steam Proton on your Linux-based system is easy. Just head over to Steam > Settings > Steam Play and toggle the option “Enable Steam Play for Supported Titles”.
Valve has tested and fixed some Steam titles and you will now be able to play those titles. However, if you wish to go even further beyond, and play titles that even Valve has not tested, toggle the option “Enable Steam Play for all titles”.
Conclusion
Even we are not there yet, native gaming on Linux is gaining a foothold each day. Will Steam’s OS with proton technology be one that will turn the tide from Windows or some other tech we cannot tell but one thing is for sure, more choices mean better products so I am hopeful for a bright future.
One of the cool and interesting features in Windows is the Screensaver which allows users to display animation or change the wallpaper automatically when the computer is not being used. This feature can also time out and lock your computer when it remains idle for quite some time. However, if you notice that the screensaver of your computer turns on a lot earlier, then you’ve come to the right place as this post will guide you on how you can change the timeout settings of the screensaver of your Windows 10 computer.
Usually, the screensaver in Windows 10 is turned off by default, however, if some other user has turned it on or if you have turned it on, you can actually change the timeout settings of the screensaver using several methods. You can do it through the Personalization settings, Registry Editor, as well as the Group Policy Editor.
Before you proceed with the instructions provided below, make sure that you create a System Restore point first. Once done, follow each one of the suggestions carefully to successfully change the Screensaver timeout settings in Windows 10.
Option 1 – Modify the timeout settings of Screensaver via Personalization settings
Open the Start menu and type “screen saver” in the field.
On the search results that appear, click on the “Change Screen Saver” option.
From there, you have the option to change the screen saver type, preview, open settings, change the wait time, as well as choose to display lock screen on your resume.
Now to change the timeout settings of your screensaver, you have to increase the wait time from 1 to 15 or anything that works for you.
Once done, click OK and exit to save the changes made.
Option 2 – Try to change the screensaver time via Registry Editor
The next option you can try to change the timeout settings in the screensaver is using the Registry Editor. To get started, follow these steps:
Tap the Win + R keys to launch the Run utility and type “regedit” in the field and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
Next, navigate to this registry path: ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindows
From there, right-click on Windows located in the right pane and select New > Key.
Name the key as “Control Panel” and right-click on it and select New > Key and then name it as “Desktop”.
Once done, click on the newly created Desktop key to highlight it.
After that, right-click on any empty space in the right pane and select New > String Value and then type “ScreenSaveTimeOut” and hit Enter to save it.
Now right-click on ScreenSaveTimeOut and select Modify and then set its value data in seconds.
Click on OK and exit the Registry Editor to save the changes made.
Option 3 – Change Screensaver timeout settings via Group Policy Editor
Tap the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box and type “gpedit.msc” in the field and hit Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
Next, navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization.
Then look for a policy setting named “Screen saver timeout” and double click on it and then click on the Enabled option to enable it.
Add the screen timeout in seconds and click on the Apply and OK buttons to save the changes.
Restart your computer.
Note: If you want to disable the screensaver feature in your computer, you can always do so by disabling a policy setting named “Enable Screen Saver”.
Due to the latest android malware security analyst, there are alarmingly 5.8 million downloads of applications that will steal your Facebook data, your Facebook login credentials!
Russian anti-malware company Dr.Web has found Trojan apps that steal your Facebook login credentials by tricking users into entering their private information in order to eliminate in-app ads.
All of the applications have been removed from the play store and cannot be installed anymore but please do check your phone in order to remove them from your phone as well.
List of malware applications:
If by any chance you have any application from this list, consider uninstalling it from your phone for security reasons.
PIP Photo
Processing Photo
Rubbish Cleaner
Inwell Fitness
Horoscope Daily
App Lock Keep
Lockit Master
Horoscope Pi
App Lock Manager
During the investigation, Dr.Web analysts found an additional Trojan app that had previously made its way onto the Google Play Store. Image editing software app EditorPhotoPip had already been removed but could be downloaded through aggregator websites.
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.
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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.
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As you already know, the Windows Sandbox is one of the new features in Windows 10. However, just like other new features, it also throws up errors and one of them is the error that states,
“Windows Sandbox failed to start, Error 0x80070057, The parameter is incorrect”.
This particular error in Windows Sandbox occurs due to its dependence on numerous components of Windows 10 that are related to Hyper-V and Virtualization mainly.
To fix this error, there are several options you can check out. You can try to install any pending updates on your Windows 10 computer, as well as make sure that all the services related to Windows Sandbox are enabled.
Option 1 – Try to run the Windows Updates to install pending updates
The first thing you can do to resolve the “Windows Sandbox failed to start, Error 0x80070057” is to check Windows Updates in your computer and see if there are any pending Windows Updates you have to install. All you have to do is go to the Windows 10 Settings app and then go to the Windows Updates section and click on the “Check for updates” button to check if there are any pending updates that are needed to be installed. This could fix the Windows Sandbox error.
Option 2 – Ensure that all the supporting processes and services are running properly
If running Windows Sandbox as an administrator didn’t fix the error, you have to ensure that all related processes for Windows Sandbox are running properly. To do that, follow these steps:
Tap the Win + R keys to launch the Run utility and type “services.msc” in the field and hit Enter to open the Windows Services Manager.
Next, from the list of services, look for the following services in the given order:
Network Virtualization Service
Virtual Disk
Hyper – V Virtual Machine
Hyper – V Host Computer Service
Container Manager Services
After you find the aforementioned services, make sure to check if they are enabled or not and then restart each one of them.
Once done, try to open the Windows Sandbox again and see if the error is fixed or not.