In some cases, a couple of Windows 10 laptops, especially the newer ones that run the NVIDIA RTX series GPUs have been experiencing some problems, particularly with their headphone jacks which seem to be malfunctioning even though the internal speakers works just fine. And despite having all the drivers updated to their latest versions, the problem still occurs.
According to security experts, this kind of problem occurs on laptop computers that are manufactured by MSI and since there is still no workaround or reliable fix released by the company, in this post you will be guided on how you can resolve the problem with the headphone jack. So if you are using a laptop made by MSI and are experiencing the same issue, then you’ve come to the right place.
There are several potential fixes you can check out to resolve the problem, you can try to force reboot your computer or clean your headphone jack and then plug it back in properly. In addition, you could also try to update your Audio drivers or set your headphone as default. For more information, follow each one of the given options below.
Option 1 – Try to force reboot your computer
The first thing you can do is to force reboot your computer as this simple fix could help in fixing the problem. This option is quite simple, just make sure that before you do it, you have to save all your work.
First, turn on your computer and press and hold the power button for at least 30 seconds. You might notice the screen flashing or making any changes, just ignore it.
After that, plug out and plug in your computer and automatically turn it on.
Once done, check if the headphone jack is now working fine.
Option 2 – Try to clean the headphone jack and plug it properly
The next thing you can do to fix the problem is to clean your headphone jack and plug it back in properly. Make sure that you use a cotton swab in cleaning the headphone jack as there are instances where some dust might have settled in the port which results in issues like your headphone jack no working.
Option 3 – Try to update, rollback or reinstall the Audio driver
If the glitch in your audio has something to do with software, chances are it might be related to the audio driver – it could be that the newest version of your Windows 10 does not work well with the old version of the driver. This is why you have to update your audio driver to the newest available version.
Tap the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box and then type in MSC and tap Enter or click OK to open the Device Manager.
Expand the section for the outdated device drivers.
And then select the outdated driver(s) and right-click on it/them.
From the drop-down menu, select the Update Driver option and follow the on-screen instructions to install the latest version of the driver.
Then also click on the option, “Search automatically for updated driver software.
Restart your PC after the installation.
Note: If updating or reinstalling the Audio driver didn’t work, you can go to the website of MSI and look for the support section where you can download the drivers for your computer. You just need to take note of your PC’s correct model and model number so you can find the appropriate driver.
Option 4 – Try to set the headphone as the default device manually
There are times when you plug a headphone, it does not toggle the default audio device. Thus, to fix this issue, you have to set the default audio device to the headphones manually. To do that, follow these steps:
First, right-click on the volume icon located on the system tray.
Next, select the Open sound settings option to open the Sound section in the Windows 10 Settings app.
From there, select the Control Panel for Sound on the rightmost column. This will open a new mini window.
After that, select your headphone under the Playback tab and click on the Set default button.
Once done, click on Apply and then OK buttons to save the changes made.
Option 5 – Try to run the Playing Audio Troubleshooter
Since the Windows 10 operating system has the Playing Audio Troubleshooter, you can use this troubleshooter to try and fix the problem with the headphones. You can access this tool in the Control Panel or in the Taskbar Search and even on the Troubleshooters page of Windows 10.
If you have set a static IP address manually in your Windows 10 computer and you encounter an error saying, “This operation failed as no adapter is in the state permissible for this operation”, then you won’t be able to connect to any network.
Many users have reported that they were unable to connect to any network after they set their IP addresses manually and all they see is a red cross symbol on the network icon located at the left-hand side of the taskbar. And upon trying to release the IP configuration and renew the address using Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell, they are getting the error instead. Users also noted that their internet connection is fine since they were able to connect to their Wi-Fi connection on their mobile devices. However, they find it hard to connect to the internet using their PCs. To fix this issue, here are some possible fixes you can check out. Make sure to follow each one of the instructions carefully.
Option 1 – Try to run the Internet Connections troubleshooter
As you were not able to connect to your internet connection using your PC, you can try to run the Internet Connections troubleshooter as it might resolve the problem. Refer to the following steps to run this troubleshooter:
Tap the Win + I keys to open Settings.
After opening Settings, go to Update and Security.
Next, navigate to the Troubleshoot pane and select the Internet Connections section and click the Run Troubleshooter button to get started.
Wait until the troubleshooter is finished doing its job and then try connecting to your network again.
Option 2 – Try to perform Network Reset
As pointed out, the “This operation failed as no adapter is in the state permissible for this operation” error occurs due to the static IP you’ve set. Thus, to fix it, you can try to perform a Network Reset. This will reset the entire network configuration including your IP address. To perform Network Reset, follow these steps:
Tap the Win + I keys to open Settings.
From there, go to the Network and Internet section.
Next, scroll down and look for “Network Reset” under the status pane.
After that, click on Network Reset and then on Reset now to start resetting the network configuration. Once done, check if it is able to fix the error or not.
Option 3 – Try to update or rollback or uninstall the Network drivers
You might also want to update, roll back, or disable your Network drivers to fix the “This operation failed as no adapter is in the state permissible for this operation” error.
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 depending on your preference, you can either select “Update driver”, “Disable device” or “Uninstall device”.
After that, restart your PC and see if it helped in fixing the netio.sys Blue Screen error.
Option 4 – Try to reset Winsock, TCP/IP & Flush DNS
You might also want to try resetting Winsock, TCP/IP, and flushing DNS might help you resolve errors. To do so, follow these steps:
Right-click on the Start button and click on Command Prompt (administrator) so you can pull up an elevated Command Prompt.
After that, execute each one of the commands listed below. And after you typed in one after the other, you have to hit Enter.
netsh winsock reset – type in this command to reset Winsock
netsh int ip reset resettcpip.txt – type in this command to reset TCP/IP
ipconfig /flushdns – type in this command to flush the DNS cache
Next, restart your PC and check if the problem’s fixed.
Option 5 – Temporarily disable Firewall and third-party antivirus
Firewall and antivirus programs are known to block files the instant it detects a threat to the system. However, there are some cases when it can also block a file even when it’s a safe one. Thus, your antivirus or firewall programs might be the reason why you can’t download anything on your Windows 10 computer. To isolate the issue, you need to temporarily disable both the Firewall and antivirus programs and then check if you can now download anything from the internet. Do not forget to enable them again as disabling them can leave your computer vulnerable to cyber threats.
Have you ever come across 0x8007043c error message pop up on your PC? If yes, then you should know that this error message is generated when any corresponding process or operation cannot be completed successfully by the application.
This is a critical Windows OS Error message that should be fixed immediately.
Solution
Error Causes
The 0x8007043c error code is usually triggered by the following reasons:
Missing or corrupt registry files
Failure to update Windows Installer
Viruses and Spyware
Common signs of this error code are pop-up messages, program lock-ups, problems with opening documents, and screen freeze.
Further Information and Manual Repair
As soon as you experience this error on your PC, it is advisable to repair it immediately because this error poses high-security risks. Malwares and viruses are notorious for data theft.
To fix the 0x8007043c error on your PC, you don’t need to take on the services of an IT professional. This error code is rated as easy to repair.
By following the instruction and repair solutions given below, you can easily fix this Window error 0x8007043c in a couple of minutes by yourself.
Here’s what you need to do:
Step 1: Scan for Viruses and Spyware
To stop hackers from sneaking into your PC and stealing your confidential data, you must first scan your computer for viruses and spyware on your PC. It is advisable to use a powerful antivirus to ensure your computer is totally virus and spyware clean.
Step 2: Download and Install a Registry Cleaner
After you scan for viruses, you should now download and install a registry cleaner. This is needed because an antivirus does not detect corrupt registry entries. To detect such entries, the registry cleaner tool is the best. After you download a registry cleaner on your system, click the scan button.
You will have to wait for a few seconds for the scanning to finish. Once the scanning is complete, click on the ‘Repair’ button to fix the errors.
After fixing all the errors, restart your computer. This is important because the registry changes will only come into effect after the system restarts.
By following these 2 simple steps, you can easily resolve the 0x8007043c error on your system. However, to prevent this error from occurring again, it is recommended to run the antivirus every time you use your PC.
The error code 0X8019019A is shown when a user fails to add his Yahoo account to the Mail app due to the outdated or corrupt installation of the Mail app. Not using an App-specific but a normal Yahoo account password may also result in the error at hand.
In this guide, we will show you how to effectively fix this error so you can set up Yahoo mail.
Reboot PC
Perform a restart of your system to rule out a temporary glitch in the system. Also, check if you can successfully access your email through a web browser using the same credentials as you are using with the Mail app. Additionally, make sure that no VPN or proxy server is being used to access the internet (VPN/proxy may work fine with the web version of Yahoo mail but may hinder the access through a mail client).
Update Windows and the Mail App to the Latest Build
If your system is not updated to the latest build it can create incompatibility between the OS modules. Updating the Windows and Mail app of your system to the latest build may solve the problem.
Re-add the Yahoo Account to the Mail App
The Yahoo account issue could be a result of a temporary glitch in the communication modules of the system. The glitch may get cleared if you remove and then re-add the Yahoo account to the Mail app.
Reset the Mail App to the Defaults
You may fail to add the Yahoo account to the Mail app if the installation of Mail itself is corrupt. In this scenario, resetting the Mail app to the defaults may solve the problem.
Generate an App Password and Use it to Add the Yahoo Account to the Mail App
Yahoo has implemented tons of security features to its accounts. One such feature is the use of app-specific passwords for less secure apps like the Mail app. If your Yahoo username or password is not working with the Mail app, then using the App-specific password may solve the problem.
If you own an iPhone, iPad, or iPod you might be aware of the phenomenon of connecting and disconnecting your device. In one moment device is connected and then it somehow loses connection and you have to plug in back again to be recognized.
In this troubleshooting guide, we will address ways to eliminate this issue and to connect and have your devices working properly. We will go from the most common ones to the most uncommon so it is advisable to try solutions in order to how they are presented.
Check cable
The most common issue with this kind of behavior comes from a broken cable if you have the opportunity try another working cable to see if the device will behave differently. If everything is working fine with another cable, the issue is in the previous cable.
Check USB ports and Cable Jack
Usually, it is a cable issue, but it can also be a USB jack on cable or even a USB port on a PC, try putting the jack into another port to see if this will solve the issue.
Check device settings
From updates on your device comes a change of setting about privacy which can reflect on connection with the computer. In order to eliminate this, you will need to reset your device.
Go to device settings and go to general
Scroll down until you find the reset section and go into it
In the reset, section click on reset location and privacy
You will have to authenticate using your pin/passcode in order to complete the reset function
Enter your passcode (or use any other authentication method you have chosen) and you can now reset the Location and Privacy settings.
Click on reset
Connect the device to PC and choose trust this device
Update iTunes
Outdated iTunes can also be a problem with this particular issue. Go to the apple website and download the latest version of iTunes or updating it via apple updater.
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!
As the name implies the AppCrash error is an error code that indicates a crashed program/application on your system.
This term is used by Windows to designate an application crash. It is reported and displayed on the system as “Problem Event Name: AppCrash,” which is followed by additional technical information which unless you are a computer programmer, you may not fully decode.
There are various symptoms that trigger the occurrence of this error code on your system such as:
Application becoming unresponsive and intermittent
Momentary application freezing
Application times out and then successfully recovers itself
Solution
Error Causes
The reason for AppCrash error occurrence cannot be narrowed down to a specific cause. This error code is triggered by multiple causes such as:
The system is stressed out. This happens when your CPU is held at 100% usage for an unacceptable length of time.
Lack of system resources
Windows version incompatibility with the application
Malware and viral infection
Poor PC maintenance
Registry damage and corruption
Data overload
No matter what the cause for the AppCrash error may be, if you experience this error on your system you must repair it right away before the damage sets in. This is a serious error posing severe consequences.
If not repaired on time, it not only hampers your ability to use your desired application but also exposes your PC to fatal crashes, data loss, and system failure.
Further Information and Manual Repair
Though this is a serious Windows error, the good news is that it is an easy-to-fix error code, so resolving it is not a problem.
There are three ways to fix the AppCrash error:
Hiring a technician, this by the way is quite costly. You may have to pay hundreds of dollars to get professional assistance to fix this error code.
Giving your computer adequate rest to cool down. Stressing out your PC heats the hardware which triggers such errors and eventually results in system failure. Try cooling it, and see if it fixes the error.
Downloading Restoro. This is by far the best, simple, quick, and money-saving way to resolve the AppCrash error on your system. Restoro is an innovative, performance-driven and multi-functional user-friendly PC Fixer that helps resolve practically all types of PC-related errors including the AppCrash error. It has an intuitive and powerful in-built registry cleaner which scans and detects all types of registry issues on your PC in seconds. It helps you clear up all the unnecessary files saved on your hard disk like junk files, internet history, invalid entries and files from the programs that you’ve uninstalled.
Such files not only occupy a lot of disk space but they also lead to registry damage and corruption thus shooting error code pop-ups like the AppCrash error.
Restoro features
Restoro performs an in-depth scan and removes all these files cluttering the system and repairs the damaged registry. It resolves the error AppCrash and simultaneously boosts the speed of your PC making it easy for you to access and run applications fast and smoothly without any application errors.
Sometimes malicious software programs like malware and viruses may also damage and corrupt the registry. If the underlying cause of the AppCrash error is a viral infection on your PC corrupting the registry, then don’t worry;
Restoro, with the help of its built-in anti-virus program, resolves it too. It scans for viruses on your system and removes them immediately.
Restoro is easy to use. Whether you are a novice or an experienced user, working around this PC Fixer is simple. It has a user-friendly interface that allows users to navigate through it without any hassle.
In addition to this, it offers enhanced compatibility. It smoothly runs on all Windows versions.
Get Restoro
To get started, all you need to do is Click here to download Restoro. Once it is installed on your system, run it to scan for registry issues like the AppCrash error.
This intuitive tool will detect all the errors on your PC in just a few seconds and display them on your Windows screen in the form of a comprehensive scan report. Now simply hit the repair tab to resolve.
Once repairing is successfully complete, try running your desired application.
You will notice two significant differences:
No AppCrash error code message pop-ups
The application runs fast and smoothly regardless of whether it’s Windows Media Player or any gaming application.
EhRecvr.exe is an executable file located in a subfolder of C:\Windows (usually C:\WINDOWS). An executable file is denoted by the filename extension .exe.
You should only run executable files from the publisher you trust because .exe files are prone to errors. Executable files can potentially change your computer settings and harm your computer. These files can easily get corrupted.
Similarly, when the EhRecvr.exe fails to run on the computer and gets corrupt, you experience an EhRecvr.exe error on your system. This error code may pop up while playing games on the PC or using any other program.
EhRecvr.exe error may be displayed in any one of the following formats:
“ehRecvr.exe cannot be found."
“There was a problem starting [path]ehRecvr.exe. The specified module could not be found."
"Runtime Error. ehRecvr.exe pure virtual function call."
"This program can't start because ehRecvr.exe is missing from your computer."
"Unable to launch the software located at path: [path]ehRecvr.exe"
"This application requires the file ehRecvr.exe, which was not found on this system."
"ehRecvr.exe is missing."
"Access Violation File [path]ehRecvr.exe"
Solution
Error Causes
There are plenty of reasons why this error may occur these include:
EhRecvr.exe file is mistakenly deleted
EhRecvr.exe file is corrupted and damaged
Viral/Malware infection
Bad registry entries
Outdated drivers
Though this error code is not fatal but nonetheless it is advisable to fix it immediately because EhRecvr.exe error not just hampers your ability to run and access different programs on your system but it also triggers issues like viral infection and registry problems which if not resolved can put your big at greater risk like system failure, freeze, and crash.
Further Information and Manual Repair
To resolve the EhRecvr.exe error on your system, you don’t have to hire a professional and spend hundreds of dollars in repair. Here are the best and easy DIY methods that you can try to fix this error.
To work around these methods you don’t need to be a technical whiz.
Let’s get started:
Method 1 - Restore EhRecvr.exe from Recycle Bin
In the case of EhRecvr.exe file deletion, it is advisable to check the recycle bin. Search through the bin for the file. If you find it, then simply restore it, if not then if you have access to the internet, then download it from a trusted website.
Method 2 - Reinstall the Associated Software That Uses EhRecvr.exe File
If you receive this error when you want to use certain software on your PC, then try reinstalling that software again on your PC.
This will be very helpful to obtain the EhRecvr.exe file that is not provided by Microsoft. To re-install, first, uninstall the program. Go to Add/Program in the control panel and find the program and then uninstall it.
Once uninstalled, simply follow the same steps but this time round install the software. This will hopefully help resolve the EhRecvr.exe error code.
Method 3 - Update Drivers for Hardware Devices
Sometimes the error may pop up due to outdated drivers. If this is the cause then the best way to resolve the issue would be to update the driver. Use the wizard within the Device Manager to update the outdated drivers.
Method 4 - Scan for Viruses
Viruses and malware can disguise as executable files. These usually enter your PC through downloads from unreliable websites and phishing emails. In such an event, it is recommended to install a powerful antivirus. Scan your entire PC and remove all viruses to repair the issue.
Method 5 - Clean and Repair the Registry
Another method is to clean and repair the registry. If you don’t clean the registry regularly it may get accumulated with obsolete files and get corrupt. This may generate EhRecvr.exe error codes.
To resolve, simply download Restoro. This is a user-friendly PC Fixer with a powerful registry cleaner. It scans for all registry errors, wipes out all the invalid entries and obsolete files and repairs corrupted DLL and .exe files in minutes.
Click here to download Restoro and resolve the EhRecvr.exe error now!
LINUX has become more than just a dedicated server Operating system, more and more it is gaining ground in home computers as well and as services like Steam and Gog are offering their titles for LINUX it is gaining more and more ground daily.
Why LINUX?
So, what makes LINUX so good? First of all security, no other Operating system has that high level of security like LINUX and that is the reason why it is widely used as a server. Other advantages are it is less resource hungry and its architecture is made in such a way that it does not has applications remains and traces which remain in the system, once an application is deleted from OS, it is deleted and every trace is removed from OS. Apple OS is based on LINUX kernel but made specifically for their hardware.
LINUX popularity
So naturally, the question pops up why LINUX is not more popular? One of the reasons is its difficulty, to work in LINUX you need to have some level of computer knowledge, Windows is more user-friendly and a lot of people prefer the ease of use to features. This is somewhat been fixed sort of speak in last years since we have LINUX distributions which aim to be more simple and user friendly but it is far from easy of use of one Windows.
Another big reason was software support. Altho some powerhouse software has its LINUX versions and works just fine, even better than on Windows, your typical user applications lack and games were almost non-existent making LINU users rely on Windows emulation software for simple applications, and often it did not work properly. This has also changed for the better in later years but as with the previous point, it is still far from being Windows wide.
What is LINUX distro?
Linux comes in different versions called distributions. What this means is that the basic core of the Operating system is the same though all LINUX versions and all LINUX drivers and software will work on anyone, they will visually and feature-wise be different. Also, they will be more complex for use or they will have different hardware requirements.
Choosing the right LINUX distribution is no easy task and we are here to help you by offering you certain points and guides in hopes to direct you on the right path.
What Do You Need the Distro for?
This might be perhaps the most crucial question when trying to decide which LINUX distribution you want to install.
Depending on your preferences and goal like work, games, security, media you will need to consider the best distributions in the field of your preference. A very good place to get this kind of information is on DistroWatch. When on-site, navigate to the Distribution category search filter and choose the option best suited to your needs.
What Kind of Software Will You Be Using?
Like the previous question, this one is also your personal preference but it will make difference if you are planning to use a different type of software. If your plans are gaming for example you will want the latest and greatest LINUX kernel version for maximum hardware compatibility. If you are a regular desktop user you will aim for a distro that is updated constantly so you are working with the latest versions of Chrome or Firefox. In some cases, depending on your software you might want to run older but faster distribution.
What Kind of Hardware Will You Be Using?
If your computer is up to date you can run any distribution that you like but if it is an older rig your options might be a little limited. Now depending on the technical characteristics of your computer and its age it may come down to just a few available distributions which are specially tailored to run on old hardware. These kinds of distributions are lightweight and do not take much space but sadly can not offer you the latest and greatest in software but for usual everyday tasks like web browsing, word processing, email viewing, etc they work perfectly fine. You can have a great office machine with proper lightweight distribution offering you all that you need to be able to work.
How Much do you know about computers?
As stated before, LINUX is not as user-friendly as WIndows and your overall technical knowledge can play a big role in deciding which LINUX you want to adapt. If you are more of a casual user then avoid technical distributions which will require to manually tweak tons of stuff, go for more automated ones. If you are a power user however and enjoy wrestling with each detail then perhaps some distro with more command-oriented nature.
What Kind of Community Are You Looking For?
Now you might ask what does community has to do with the operating systems but the same as Windows, LINUX also can have some issues, and sometimes installing drivers will require certain steps to be taken. How it is much easier to find a solution when having a great community surrounding the project I suggest not dismissing this part when choosing your distro. Every community is helpful, but they’re all helpful in different ways.
If you would like to read more helpful articles and tips about various software and hardware visit errortools.com daily.
BringMeSports is a browser extension developed by Mindspark Inc. that lets you watch live sports streams, follow sports scores, and catch up on the latest news from the sports world.
BringMeSports installs an extension into your browser that replaces your default home page with the MyWebSearch starting page, it also replaces your default search engine, shows additional ads, and while running, collects personal and web browsing data that is later sent back to be Sold / Forwarded to serve ads. While browsing the internet with this extension installed, you will see additional ads and sponsored links appear in your search results. It may even show pop-up ads.
Several anti-virus scanners have marked this extension as a Browser Hijacker and are therefore not recommended to keep on your computer.
About Browser Hijackers
Browser hijacking is a type of unwanted software, commonly a web browser add-on or extension, which causes modifications in web browser’s settings. Browser hijacker malware is created for many different reasons. The idea would be to force users to visit particular websites that are trying to increase their website visitor traffic and produce higher ad income. Although it might appear naive, all browser hijackers are damaging and therefore always regarded as security risks. Browser hijackers can even allow other harmful programs without your knowledge to further damage your personal computer.
Signs of browser hijack
There are various symptoms of browser hijacking. Here are a few of them:
1. you notice unauthorized changes to your Internet browser’s homepage2. you find re-directed to websites you never meant to visit3. the default search engine is changed and the web browser security settings have been lowered without your knowledge4. you’re finding new toolbars you have never seen before5. you observe numerous ads pop up on the browsers or computer screen6. your web browser gets slow, buggy crashes frequently7. you are blocked to access those sites of computer security solution providers.
Precisely how browser hijacker infects computers
Browser hijackers attack computer systems through malicious email attachments, downloaded infected computer files, or by going to infected internet sites. They could also come from add-on programs, also called browser helper objects (BHO), web browser extensions, or toolbars. A browser hijacker could also be installed as a part of freeware, shareware, demoware, and pirated programs. Common examples of browser hijackers include CoolWebSearch, Conduit, Coupon Server, OneWebSearch, RocketTab, Snap.do, Delta Search, and Searchult.com.
The existence of any browser hijacker malware on your computer might drastically diminish the web browsing experience, track your online activities that result in troublesome privacy concerns, create system stability problems and eventually cause your computer to slow down or to a practically unusable state.
How you can remove browser hijackers
Some hijackers could be removed by deleting the free software they were included with or by removing any extension you have recently added to your system. Having said that, many hijackers are quite tenacious and need specialized tools to eliminate them. And there’s no denying the very fact that the manual fixes and removal methods can certainly be a complicated job for a novice PC user. Also, there are plenty of risks associated with fiddling around with the system registry files.
What To Do If You Cannot Install Any Anti-Malware?
Every malware is bad and the consequences of the damage could vary based on the specific kind of malware. Certain malware variants alter internet browser settings by including a proxy server or modify the computer’s DNS configurations. In these instances, you will be unable to visit certain or all of the websites, and therefore unable to download or install the required security software to remove the infection. If you are reading this, odds are you’re stuck with a malware infection that is preventing you to download or install Safebytes Anti-Malware software on your system. Although this type of issue will be difficult to circumvent, there are a few actions you can take.
Install in Safe Mode
In Safe Mode, you could change Windows settings, uninstall or install some programs, and remove hard-to-delete malware. If the malicious software is set to load automatically when the computer starts, switching to this particular mode may prevent it from doing so. To enter into Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking, press F8 while the PC is starting up or run MSCONFIG and look for the “Safe Boot” options in the “Boot” tab. Once you are in Safe Mode, you can try to install your antivirus software application without the hindrance of the malware. After installation, run the malware scanner to get rid of most standard infections.
Utilize an alternate internet browser to download the anti-malware application
Web-based viruses could be environment-specific, aiming for a particular browser or attacking particular versions of the browser. The most effective way to overcome this issue is to select a web browser that is renowned for its security features. Firefox comprises built-in Malware and Phishing Protection to keep you safe online.
Create a portable anti-malware for removing viruses
Another option is to create a portable anti-malware program onto your USB stick. To run anti-virus using a USB flash drive, follow these simple steps:
1) Download the anti-malware on a virus-free PC.2) Insert the USB drive on the same system.3) Run the setup program by double-clicking the executable file of the downloaded software, which has a .exe file format.4) Select the drive letter of the pen drive as the place when the wizard asks you exactly where you want to install the anti-malware. Do as instructed on the screen to complete the installation process.5) Transfer the flash drive from the uninfected PC to the infected PC.6) Run the Safebytes Anti-malware directly from the flash drive by double-clicking the icon.7) Click the “Scan” button to run a full system scan and remove malware automatically.
Protect Your PC & Privacy With SafeBytes Anti-Malware
If you are looking to buy anti-malware for your PC, there are lots of brands and packages for you to consider. A few of them do a great job in getting rid of malware threats while some will affect your PC themselves. You need to be careful not to pick the wrong product, especially if you buy a premium program. One of the recommended software is SafeBytes AntiMalware. SafeBytes carries a very good reputation for top-quality service, and clients appear to be very happy with it.
Safebytes is among the well-established computer solutions firms, which provide this complete anti-malware application. Using its cutting-edge technology, this application will assist you to eliminate multiples types of malware such as viruses, PUPs, trojans, worms, ransomware, adware, and browser hijackers.
SafeBytes has got a variety of features that can help you protect your computer from malware attacks and damage. Let’s check out a few of them below:
Robust Anti-malware Protection: With a critically acclaimed malware engine, SafeBytes offers multilayered protection which is intended to catch and get rid of viruses and malware which are hidden deep in your computer system.
Active Protection: SafeBytes provides real-time active checking and protection against all known viruses and malware. It’ll continuously monitor your laptop or computer for hacker activity and also provides users with superior firewall protection.
“Fast Scan” Abilities: SafeBytes Anti-Malware has a multi-thread scan algorithm that works up to 5 times faster than any other anti-malware software.
Internet Security: Safebytes assigns all sites a unique safety score that helps you to have an idea of whether the webpage you are going to visit is safe to view or known to be a phishing site.
Lightweight Utility: SafeBytes is a lightweight and user-friendly anti-virus and anti-malware solution. Since it utilizes negligible computer resources, this application leaves the computer’s power exactly where it belongs: with you actually.
Premium Support: Support service is available for 24 x 7 x 365 days via email and chats to answer your queries.
Technical Details and Manual Removal (Advanced Users)
If you wish to manually remove BringMeSports without the use of an automated tool, it may be possible to do so by removing the program from the Windows Add/Remove Programs menu, or in cases of browser extensions, going to the browsers AddOn/Extension manager and removing it. You will likely also want to reset your browser.
To ensure the complete removal, manually check your hard drive and registry for all of the following and remove or reset the values accordingly. Please note that this is for advanced users only and may be difficult, with incorrect file removal causing additional PC errors. In addition, some malware is capable of replicating or preventing deletion. Doing this in Safe Mode is advised.
The following files, folders, and registry entries are created or modified by BringMeSports
Many of us are taking the google search engine for granted and it is no true that it has crawled in almost every spore of our digital lives but if we wanted a little more privacy? Do we have options or we are destined to use google and send our information to this company. What if we really wanted that our searches are well safe, secure, and private? We could try other search engines like BING but since BING belongs to Microsoft we would exchange only one company for another without making any progress in the privacy battle. Enter DuckDuckGo.
DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine that’s been online since 2008. Find websites, maps, videos, news, and more without tracking your searches and serving you targetted ads. It took DUckDuckGo as you can tell sometimes to gain ground and to be recognized but finally, it got the attention it deserves. Its big breakthrough happened in September of 2014 when Apple offered it as a default search engine in Safari and since it has gained more and more ground. It seems people care about their privacy after all.
Since then DuckDuckGo has been gaining ground and all the major browsers have integrated it as an option for a default search engine.
In this article, we will show you how to switch to DuckDuckGo and set it as your preferred search engine in all major browsers.
Google Chrome
Launch Chrome and click on the three dots in the upper right.
Choose settings.
Choose Search engine in the list on the left of the screen.
Click on the drop-down box next to Search engine used in the address bar and choose DuckDuckGo.
Mozilla Firefox
Launch Firefox, click on the three lines hamburger menu icon in the top-right corner of the window.
Click on Preferences.
Click on Search in the menu to the left of the screen.
Under Default Search Engine, click the drop-down box and choose DuckDuckGo.
Microsoft Edge
Click on the three dots menu button in the top-right corner of the window
Then select Settings.
Click on Privacy, Search and Services in the menu that appears on the left
Scroll down to the Services menu and choose Address bar and search.
Click the dropdown menu next to Search engine used in the address bar and choose DuckDuckGo.
Apple Safari
Click Safari in the menu bar at the top of the screen
Then click Preferences.
You can also use the Command+, shortcut to quickly bring up Safari’s Preferences.
Click on the Search tab, then choose DuckDuckGo under the Search engine drop-down box.
Opera
Click on the Settings cog button in the sidebar on the left of the screen.
Under Basic settings scroll down until you see Search engine and a drop-down box.
Select DuckDuckGo from the list.