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Microsoft Word is a productivity app and among the best in the business. However, at times a few features meant to increase the productivity of the user can become annoying.

For example, the automatic numbering feature is enabled by default on your Microsoft Word app. Whenever the user tries to enter a number followed by a period, Microsoft Word will automatically convert it to a number list. While this can be a convenient feature for many, it can be annoying for the users who don’t want to use the numbered list at that time.

Another feature that can be annoying to the regular Microsoft Word user is having to change the default size and style of the font for every new document. This breaks the writer’s flow and messes up the format if the writer copies texts from some other source and paste it in the Word document.

If you are annoyed by the numbered list and font options, here is how to disable automatic numbering and set default font style & size in Microsoft Word.

Disable Automatic Numbering in MS Word

Disabling automatic numbering is easy on Microsoft Word. Here is how to do it.

Launch Microsoft Word and open the Document you want to edit. A blank document would also do.
Click on File and select Options.
In the Options window, click on the Proofing tab.
Under “Autocorrect options” section click on “AutoCorrect Options” button.
Open the “AutoCorrect as your type” tab.
Uncheck the “Automatic numbered list” box under Apply as you type section.
Click OK to save the changes.

Change Cut, Copy and Paste Settings

To prevent the Word document from keeping the default format from the copied source, you need to change the settings for Cut, Copy and Paste option.

Go to File > Options.
Click on the Advanced tab.
Scroll down to the Cut, copy, and paste section.
For “Pasting within the same document” “Pasting between documents” “Pasting from other programs” click the drop-down menu and select “Keep Text Only” option.
Click OK to save the changes.

That’s it! Microsoft Word will not automatically apply numbers to any of your document unless you do it manually. You can enable the automatic number list again by following the same steps.

Set Default Font Size and Style in Microsoft Word

Follow these steps to set default font size and style in Microsoft Word.

Launch Microsoft Word on your desktop and open a blank document.
Press “Ctrl + D” on your keyboard. It will open Font settings Window.
Now, select the Font, Font Style, and Size you want to set as default for your document.
Once set, click on “Set as Default” button.
In the pop-dialog box, select “All documents based on the normal.dotm template?” option. If you want you can also set default font and style for the current document as well.
Click OK to save the change.
Click OK again on the Front screen to save the changes.

That’s it! You have successfully set default font style and size in Microsoft Word. You can repeat the steps to change the font size and style as per your requirement.

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Fix: Windows 10 Connect app not working with Wireless display Android

Windows

T Sha

Windows 10 Connect app allows the users to project their Android smartphone onto their Windows PC screen. This is a convenient way of watching your favorite shows on a bigger screen.

However, many users are unable to connect their Android phones to Windows 10 PC’s connect app. After taping on connect, the Connect app shows the following on the screen.

“PC ready for you to connect Wirelessly. Protected connect cannot be viewed on this device”.

This issue can occur suddenly and even if you were able to connect wirelessly without any issues before.

If you are also troubled by this issue, here is how to fix it and successfully project your Android wireless display to Windows 10 Connect app.

Steps to fix Connect app not working with Android Wireless Display

1. Disable Windows Defender Firewall

So the fix that worked and allowed us to cast an Android device to Windows 10 Connect app was to disable the Windows Defender Firewall.

The Firewall is an essential part of your computer, however, while casting is in progress you can turn it off and turn it back on when required.

On your Windows system, click on Start and select Settings.
Click on Update and Security.
Click on Windows Security from the left pane.
Open “Firewall and Network Protection”.
Click on “Domain Network” and turn off the Windows Firewall.
Next, select “Private Network” and turn off the Windows Firewall as well.
Do the same for “Public Network” as well.
Relaunch the Connect app.
On your Android device, go to Settings > Wireless Display.
Tap on your PC name to connect.

Disabling the Windows Defender Firewall should help you to fix the Connect app not working with the Android Wireless Display issue.

However, make sure you enable Windows Defender Firewall once again after disconnecting the device.

2. Install Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter

If the issue persists, try installing Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter from the Microsoft Store.

According to Microsoft, it provides setting and firmware updates for the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.

Install Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter from here.
Wait for the adapter to install.
Restart the computer and open the Connect app.
Try connecting the Wireless display from your Android smartphone.

This method may not work for everyone and has a very slim chance of working. However, do give it a try to resolve the issue.

3. Update Windows firmware

If the issue persists, try updating the Windows OS to the latest version. Microsoft releases KB update frequently to fix bugs and performance issues.

Click on Start and select Settings.
Go to Update and Security.
Under Windows Update, make sure the latest update is installed.
If not, download and install the pending updates.

The Connect app in Windows 10 makes it easy to project your Android phone onto the PC. You can watch multimedia content, stream videos and browse the web and also play games.

You can resolve the Windows 10 Connect app issue with Android Wireless Display by disabling the Windows Defender Firewall.

However, if the issue does not resolve the first time. Restart both your Windows 10 computer and the Android phone and try again.

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Remove Recent Files, Quick Access & OneDrive Icon From Windows 10 File Explorer

Windows

T Sha

The Windows 10 comes with a Quick Access option in the File Explorer. Quick Access view has more uses for me than anyone else I know. Between, writing docs & editing images and finally uploading them to the server becomes easy when you don’t have to navigate through multiple folders to access the recently edited files (image, docs, videos) but directly to access it from the File Explorer’s Quick View section.

But, not everyone wants to have their recent activities visible to everyone who accesses the computer. If you are of the opinion that Quick Access Menu looks better when disabled, then this article will help you do the same. In this post, I will show you how to customize the File Explorer in Windows to disable Recently Files option. If you also want to completely remove, Quick Access and OneDrive icon from the File Explorer, this guides covers it as well.

Disable Quick Access / Recent Files in File Explorer – Windows 10

Microsoft has given an option to disable Quick Access for those who want to keep their recent activities private. You can disable the Recent Files section in the File Explorer from the options.

1. Open File Explorer from the taskbar.

2. By default, File Explorer will open the Quick Access section. Right-click on Quick Access icon and select Options.

3. In the Folder Options window, you need to uncheck two options under the Privacy section.

So, uncheck the following two options.

“Show recently used files in Quick Access.”
“Show frequently used folders in Quick Access.”

4. Click the Clear button below the options to clear recent file history which is already visible from the File Explorer.

5. Click Apply and then click OK to save the changes.

The next time you open File Explorer, you will not see the Recent Files section under Quick Access.

Note that this will not remove Quick Access icon from the File Explorer’s left-side pane but will only disable recent files and frequently used folder option.

If you want to remove Quick Access icon from the File Explorer’s left-side pane, scroll down and read the Remove Icons from File Explorer part below. It will also help you to remove the OneDrive folder icon from the File Explorer/ This PC navigation pane.

Open “File Explorer” to This PC Instead Quick Access

By default File Explorer opens Quick Access option to show you recently accessed files and frequently used folders. But, if you want to open This PC or My Computer instead, here is how to do it.

1. Open “File Explorer” from the Taskbar.

2. At the top, click the View tab. From the top-right corner, click Options and select “Change folder and search option.”

4. The “Open File Explorer to” option is set to Quick Access by default. To change it, click the Drop-down button and select “This PC” from the option.

5. Click Apply and OK to save the changes.

Remove Quick Access, OneDrive and Other Icons from This PC

To be able to remove icons such as Quick Access and OneDrive from the left pane of This PC, you need to edit the Registry Key in the Registry Editor. So, make sure you follow the steps correctly.

There are multiple icons, hence I have listed the steps to remove each icon separately.

Remove OneDrive Icon

1. To do this, you need to open the Registry Editor. Press WIN + R key to open the run dialogue box. Type regedit in it and hit enter.

2. From the registry editor, navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}

The best way to find any key in Registry Editor is to use the Find option.

To find the key, right-click on HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT and select Find.
In the “Find what:” field, enter {018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}.
Make sure you uncheck Values and Data under “Look at” section and only keep Keys option checked.
Click Find Next. Once the search is complete, you will be automatically navigated to the searched key.

3. In the right-side pane, double-click on System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree.

4. In the DWORD window, enter 0 replacing 1 as Value Data.

That’s it. The OneDrive icon from the File Explorer / This PC pane is removed.

Remove Quick Access Icon

1. Open Registry Editor and navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{679f85cb-0220-4080-b29b-5540cc05aab6}\ShellFolder

2. To find the key, do the following:

Right-click on HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT and select Find.
Enter ShellFolder as the search term and uncheck Values and Data option.
Once found, right-click on ShellFolder and take the ownership of the registry key. You can read my other guide on how to take ownership of Registry Key here.

3. After taking the ownership, from the right-side pane double-click on Attributes.

4. In the DWORD window, enter a0600000 in Value data. Close Registry Editor.

5. Now you need to restart the File Explorer process from the task manager to save the changes.

6. Right-click on the Taskbar and open Task Manager.

7. From the Process tab, right-click on Windows Explorer and select Restart.

Remove Extra External Drive Icon

Whenever you add an external drive to your PC, you can see two icons of the same Drive displayed under This PC. If you want to remove the extra drive icon, here is how to do it.

1. Open Registry Editor.

2. Navigate to the following key using the find option.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
\CommonPlaces\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\{d34a6ca6-62c2-4c34-8a7c-14709c1ad938}

3. Delete the {d34a6ca6-62c2-4c34-8a7c-14709c1ad938} key and it will remove the extra drive icon in the File Explorer / This PC.

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How to Unlock Bootloader and Get Root Access in Windows Phone

Windows

Yasir Arafath

Unlocking the bootloader of an Android device doesn’t seem much difficult, but earlier unlocking the bootloader of a Windows phone was very difficult and quite confusing too. But now due to some of the developer tools, unlocking the bootloader in Windows phone is as easy as in the case of Android. If you want to unlock the bootloader of your Windows Phone device, then this guide will assist you with a step by step procedure.

Windows phone users want to unlock the bootloader of their device, to be able to customise their device as they prefer. Unlocking the bootloader of your device gives you full access on your device, making it possible flashing even an Android OS on your Windows phone. To unlock the bootloader of your Windows phone follow the below-given steps carefully and calmly.

Prerequisites

Stock Firmware of your device ( .ffu file)

Download WP Internal tool from here

Download HEX files & Engineering-SBL3s file from here

Unlock Bootloader of Windows Phone

Step 1: At first you need to flash stock firmware before unlocking. In order to flash just click on the Flash option under Platform.

Step 2: Now a message will pop-up saying Flash Original FFU, you just need to browse your device FFU and click on Flash FFU Image.

Step 3: Now you need to wait until the software flashes the original firmware.

Step 4: After the successful flash, your phone will reboot. You need to go to Unlock Header and select the option Unlock Bootloader.

Step 5: Now a prompt will appear, just click OK to enter into the Flash mode.

Step 6: Now look for Resource for Flashing option, and Select your FFU Image.

Step 7: Now browse the FFU and click OK.

Step 8: Now select “Select the folder with Lumia Emergency Driver “option.

Step 9: Now select MPRG_HEX folder and click OK.

Step 10: Now you need to choose Optionally Select an FFU image or raw image with an Engineering-SBL3 Partition option. Now you need to browse file for your device under Engineering-SBL3s folder.

Step 11: Once done with all the steps just hit on Continue. The process may take some time to get completed.

That’s all you need to do. Once the process gets completed, you have unlocked the bootloader of your Windows Phone device successfully.

Fix “Try Again Later. Something happened On Our End” Windows Store Error

Windows

T Sha

Windows 10 is said to be the best Windows OS ever built but you won’t hear anyone say it is also immune to errors. It is not and that is a well-known fact. The “Try again later. something happened on our end” error is related to Windows Store and can pop-up when you try to download and install new apps.

If you are facing this error and unable to use the Windows Store, here is how to fix it the easy way.

Reasons

The error can occur due to several reasons, and the error message may differ from user to user. Instead of the error mentioned above, you may get “Something happened on our end. Waiting a bit might help.”

The error seems to occur due to the incorrect location settings on your PC. For some changing the location to other country has worked. Re-registering the Windows Store app is another way to fix this error. We have listed both the fixes in this post so that you can resolve the error ASAP.

Fix 1: Change Language Format and Location in Settings

Some users have reported that changing the locations settings to the United States from their state has fixed the issue. If your language is set to Regional English, set it to the United States English as well. Follow the steps to do the same.

1. Open Control Panel by right-clicking on the Start and select “Control Panel” from the options.

2. Select “Clock, Language, and Region.” Under Region, click ” Change data, time, or number formats.

3. In the Format tab, if the Format is set to your native language. Click the drop-down menu and set the format to “Match Windows display language” option.

4. Click the Location tab in the same window.

5. Under Home Location, click the drop-down menu and set it to the United States.

6. Click the Administrative tab. Under “Language for non-Unicode programs” section, click “Change system locale” button.

7. Change the Current system Locale to the English United States as well.

8. To save the changes, click OK, Apply, OK button.

The changes will take effect when you restart the system. After restarting the system, open the Windows Store app and see if the error “Try Again Later. Something happened On Our End” is resolved.

Fix 2: Re-Register Windows Store App

If the error persists, you can try re-registering the Windows 10 Store app to fix the error. At times, the app may get corrupted and starting behaving abnormally which can be fixed by registering the app.

1. Open Command Prompt As Admin. You can do this by right-clicking on the Start and choose Command Prompt (Admin) option.

2. In the command prompt window, enter the following command. You have to copy and paste the command.

PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + ‘\AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”

3. Press Enter key to execute the command.

You can see the store being re-registered through the progress bar. The store will be re-registered in a few seconds. Once the Windows Store is re-registered, restart the system.

Following any of these two methods, you should be able to fix the Windows Store error. Do let us know which one worked for you in the comments.

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Fix “Wi-Fi Doesn’t have a Valid IP Configuration” Error

Windows

T Sha

The WiFi connectivity on my Windows 10 laptop was working fine until I went to bed. When I woke up and connected my laptop to the WiFi again, it wasn’t connecting. It was showing “Secured, No internet” error. I ran Windows troubleshooter just to find another error “Wi-Fi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration” error that Windows troubleshooter was unable to resolve. After a bit of brainstorming, I was able to resolve the issue and connect to the internet.

This error in Windows 10 can be caused by several reasons including incorrect or corrupted network settings, outdated drivers, etc. What worked for me was to reset the TCP/IP network configuration through the command prompt. However, I have also listed other fixes just in case my fix doesn’t work for you.

Fix 1: Reset TCP/IP Settings

Let’s begin with the first solution that worked for me. You need to enter a few commands in the command prompt and restart your PC. If everything goes right, you should be able to connect to the WiFi and fix the problem.

Open the command prompt as administrator. To do this, right-click on Start and select Command Prompt (Admin).

In the command prompt window type the following commands one by one:

Netsh winsock reset

Netsh Int ip reset

You need to restart your computer before the changes can be applied. So, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

Fix 2: Release / Renew IP Configuration

You can try to release and renew the IP configuration to fix WiFi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration problem. All you have to do is type two commands that would release and renew the IP configuration respectively. Here is how to do it.

Open a command prompt as administrator.

In the command prompt type the following command and hit enter to run them:

Ipconfig /release

Ipconfig /renew

Close the command prompt window and check if the problem is fixed.

Fix 3: Manually Set the IP address

If you have several computers at home or office connected to the same WiFi network, then you can try to assign an IP address to fix this problem manually. To manually set a IP address do the following.

Open Control Panel and go to Network and Internet and then open Network and Sharing Center.

On the left side, select Change adapter settings.

Right-click on your WiFi connection and select Properties.

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.

Select Use the following IP address option.

Now enter the following in the given field:

IP address: 192.168.1.16

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1

Under “use the following DNS address” option, enter the following:

Prefered DNS server: 8.8.8.8

Alternate DNS Server: 8.8.4.4

Click OK to save the changes.

Fix 4: Uninstall WiFi adapter Driver

If none of the above-mentioned solutions fixed the issue, then you need to uninstall the WiFi adapter driver and reinstall it. Some users have reported this to be as a working solution.

Open Control Panel.

Go to Hardware and Sound.

Under Device and Printers click “Device Manager“.

Expand Network adapter category and right click on Wireless Lan device and select Uninstall.

Click OK if asked to confirm the decision to delete the driver.

Restart your PC and open Device Manager again.

Click Action and select Scan for Hardware changes.

Now the PC will scan and reinstall the WiFi adapter driver.

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3 Ways Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10

Windows

T Sha

Whenever you restart your Windows 10 PC, some programs installed on your computer start automatically. The startup programs are usually applications that you use frequently and are generally not resource hungry. Applications like Skype, VPNs, Internet Download manager, sketch/painting apps are among the few that usually autostart with every reboot. This is also true for other versions of Windows OS.

Now if you want to disable startup programs in Windows 10, here is how to do it. You don’t need to edit any registry key or values, but use the Task Manager to do it.

1. Disable Startup Programs using Task Manager

Open the Task Manager from the taskbar. Right-click on Taskbar and select Task Manager.

The Task manager window will open the Processes tab by default. Click the Startup tab from the top.

In the Startup tab, all the startup programs are listed.

The Status column shows if the program is enabled or disabled. You may also want to check the Startup Impact tab that shows how much impact this program has on your PC if it is kept enabled. Programs with Low Impacts are not of concern.

Select the program you want to disable and click on Disable button.

That’s it. You have successfully disabled Startup programs in Windows 10. If you want to enable any startup program in future, open the Startup tab, select the program and click Enable button.

My Startup Program is Not Listed in Task Manager?

If the startup up program is not listed in the startup tab of Task manager, here is how to disable any startup program from Services.

For this tutorial, I am going to disable Hotspot Shield VPN from Startup programs. You can follow these steps disable any startup programs in Windows 10.

Open the Task Manager.

In the process tab, find Hotspot Shield and see if it is running ( optional).

Next, click the Services tab and click on Open Services (bottom left of the window).

In Services, scroll down and find “Hotspot shield services”. Right-click on it and select Properties.

Click the drop-down menu for Startup Type and select Manual.

Click Apply and OK to save the changes.

2. Disable Startup Programs From Settings

The latest version of Windows 10 comes with a startup programs management app “Startup Apps” built-into the Settings.

To access it, click Start and select Setting (Gear Icon).

In the Settings window, type Startup in the Search bar and open Startup Apps option from the results.

Under Startup Apps, you can disable any startup program by toggling the little blue switch.

3. Disable Startup Programs Using CCleaner

If you use CCleaner utility on your Windows 10 PC, you can also use the tool to disable startup programs as well.

Open CCleaner.

Click on Tools icon (left panel).

Select the Startup tab. On the right side, CCleaner will list all the startup programs currently enabled on your PC.

Select the programs one by one and click on the Disable button.

The changes will be saved when you restart your PC next time.

What Startup Programs to Disable?

If you are not sure what startup programs you should disable, take help of the Impact tab as mentioned earlier.

In the Startup tab, check the Startup Impact column. Any program with High Impact is most probably the program that you want to disable from the startup program list. Programs with None and Low impact status can be left enabled.

Wrapping Up!

The Startup Programs in Windows 10 can be helpful if you have a decent PC with at least 4GB of RAM that can handle the sudden load during the startup. These programs do help the users by starting automatically after every start.

However, Windows 10 computers with a low amount of RAM and an entry-level processor may get overwhelmed with startup programs after the restart and make the computer slower. So, it is only sensible to disable startup programs in Windows 10 using this guide.

Do let us know if you prefer to keep startup programs enabled or disabled and If enabled, which programs you use the most in the comments.

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How to Diagnose and Fix Dead USB Port

Windows

T Sha

I have had many computers in my working space over the years. While some lasted long enough to be called dated, some just gave up too soon. Of all the problems, a dead USB port is the most common issue any Windows users may face. The dead USB Port problem is common with cheap Windows machines, but your outrageously expensive laptop is not immune to USB port failures either.

It happens that you connect a USB device into your computer and your computer refuses to detect the hardware. In such a situation, there are two possibilities. Either your USB device is faulty, or the computer’s USB port has a problem. If you are an in a similar situation right now, don’t panic and bash your laptop onto the wall, believe me, it won’t fix it. Here is a better way to diagnose and repair a dead USB port on your computer.

Diagnose the USB Device and USB Port

The first step to diagnosing a not working USB port is to make sure that it is the faulty USB Port and not the USB device you are trying to connect with problems.

Disconnect the USB device and connect it to another USB port on your Computer. If detected, your USB device has no problem. Now connect another USB device to the same USB port that did not detect the USB device earlier. If it remains undetected, then you have a faulty USB port.

A faulty USB port does not mean it is a hardware issue. Computers being electronic devices can have temporary glitches and problems that a quick restart can fix. It can also be a USB driver related problem which can be fixed with an update. So, before you go in full Louis Rossmann mode, let’s find out why the USB port is not working.

Restart Your PC to Fix the Not Working USB Port

As I said earlier, the USB Port not working problem may be a temporary glitch that can be fixed with a simple restart. At times, a single faulty USB port can shut down other USB port from detecting any devices.

All you have to do is shut down your computer and start it again. In case your computer doesn’t have a hardware issue, the USB ports should be working fine now.

Still not working? Restart your PC a few times more. As silly it may sound, your USB drivers may not be loading properly, but restarting your PC a few times can do the trick.

Disable USB Selective Suspend Option

Windows 10 and other versions of Windows including XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1 comes with a USB Selective Suspend feature that allows you to automatically put USB devices in low power mode when they are in idle state. USB selective suspend process is particularly essential for a laptop for providing better battery optimization.

However, USB Selective Suspend can also create trouble and leave your USB ports in the non-functional state due to several reasons. In case all or one of the USB port is not working on your computer, you can try disabling USB selective suspend temporarily to fix the issue.

Follow these steps to disable USB selective Suspend in Windows 10

These steps also work with the older version of Windows including
Windows 7,8 and XP.

1. Open Control Panel. Right-click on Start and select Control Panel from the options.

2. Click System and Security and then click on Power Options.

3. Click Change Plan Settings.

4. Click on Change advanced power settings option.

5. Expand USB Settings and then expand USB Selective Suspend settings.

6. If the “USB Selective Suspend” option is enabled, click the drop-down menu and select Disabled.

7. For Laptop users, USB selective suspend option is available for both Battery and Plugged in, so make sure you change the options accordingly.

8. Click Apply to save the changes.

Now you need to restart your PC. Connect your USB device to the non-working USB port and see if disabling USB selective suspend fixed the issue.

Uninstall USB Host Controller Driver

The next place to look when your USB device does not work is the device manager. Device Manager shows all the devices that are connected to your computer. To fix a dead USB port, we need to analyze Universal Series Bus controllers and associated drivers.

1. Open Device Manager by right-clicking on Start > Device Manager.

2. From the Device Manager, scroll down to Universal Serial Bus Controllers and expand it. We are looking for eXtensible Host Controller option.

3. If you don’t see the option, click on Scan for Hardware Changes option under Action. Device Manager will scan for any missing hardware and list it.

4. Right-click on eXtensible Host Controller and select Uninstall Device option.

You may also need to uninstall other USB devices listed in Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controller section.

If you have any unknown USB devices listed, uninstall them as well.

Once the Host Controller is uninstalled, restart the PC. Windows will reinstall the drivers as the PC restarts, and in the meantime, anything connected to the USB ports may stop responding until the drivers are reinstalled automatically.

Update USB Drivers

At times outdated drivers may create issues with a computer’s USB port. You most certainly have an obsolete driver if some of the USB devices don’t work with your PC instead of all.

To get the latest driver, visit your laptop manufacturer’s website and run the tools provided by the company that checks for the outdated drivers and suggests the best drivers compatible with your hardware. Install the hardware and restart the PC.

Perform a System Restore

If nothing seems working, you can try performing a System Restore. If you have created a System Restore Point earlier or have one created by default, you can restore your PC to earlier System Restore point.

System Restore if configured on your PC does not affect files and documents saved on your PC. But, any recently installed programs and drivers might get uninstalled. If you don’t have a restore point created, you may simply reset the PC by going to Settings > Recovery > Reset This PC.

Check the USB Ports for Hardware Failure

If none of those as mentioned earlier solutions above work then you may need to check your USB port for a hardware problem. If you are not comfortable opening the laptop or PC, take help of a professional or your friend who deals with computer hardware.

Clean Dust – Over time the USB ports start collecting dust which if not cleaned may create a problem and leave the USB ports non-functional. You can begin with checking if the USB ports are clean. If not, use a can of compressed air to clean the dust.

Remove and Connect USB Port Connection – If you can access the computer’s motherboard, you should be able to remove the USB patch cable from the motherboard and then reconnect it. Doing this may help you fix the issue. Then again, don’t do this if you don’t know what you are doing.

Computer Repair shops can be expensive at times. Make sure you take the computer to multiple shops as some may insist on replacing the entire motherboard to fix the dead USB ports which might be unnecessary at times. If you know how to use a soldering iron, you may watch some YouTube videos to fix it yourself.

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8 Best Game Recording Software for Windows

Windows

Yasir Arafath

As we all know that there are several video recording software currently available in the market but if you want to record gameplay in HD then here are the best game recording software for Windows. Normally, gamer records their gameplay in order to upload it on YouTube or may be some other reason. So in order to perform t, is task there are various game recording software which are specifically created to record games. Since there are several software offering different features, you may get confused of which will be a perfect match for you. So below is the list of 8 best game recording software which will record your game clearly that too in high definition.

Open Broadcaster Software

Open Broadcaster is an game recording software which will record our game in HD. OBS is one of the most famous and commonly used tool to record games. OBS comes packed with quite interesting features which includes Picture-in-Picture mode, Push-to-Talk mode, Custom Watermarks and more. OBS has a user friendly interface and has the capability of recording in MP4 and FLV formats. This software allows you to live stream your video to YouTube, Hitbox etc. The most interesting thing about this software is that you do not have to pay a single penny to use this tool. OBS is completely free to use.

Compatibility: Windows OS, Mac OS X and Linux

You can download Open Broadcaster Software from here.

Bandicam

Bandicam is yet another famous game recording software which can record in 4K Ultra HD resolution. In spite of recording in such high definition, the size of the recorded video will be small in size because of it’s in built video compressor. Bandicam doesn’t allows you to live stream video but you can record video continuously for 24 hours. Once successfully recording the Gameplay, you can share it on YouTube in just one click. Bandicam is available in trial version and premium pack cost $39 for 1 licence and $59 for 2 licence.

Compatibility: Windows OS

You can download Bandicam from here.

D3DGear

D3DGear is a game recording software which has a user friendly UI. One of the main featue of this software is that it is extremely light and will not consume much space of your storage. It comes packed with pretty interesting features including in-built video compressor. This software allows you to live stream games on popular websites such as YouTube, Twitch and so on. D3DGear is available in 15 days free trail version, after that you need to pay an amount of $34.95 to buy it.

Compatibility: Windows OS

You can download D3DGear from here.

Fraps

Fraps is also an game recording software similar to D3DGear. The special feature of this app is, it only weighs 2.3Mb in size thus it will not be heavy on your device and will not consume much space of your storage. Fraps offers some interesting and unique features when compared to other game recording tools. Some features include Benchmark tool, capability of capturing videos at 7680 x 4800 resolution with custom frames and so on. Fraps is available for free with limited features, if you want the full version of Fraps then it will cost you $37.

Compatibility: Windows OS

You can download Fraps from here.

Action

If you are looking for a paid game recorder with loads of interesting features then this software is recommendable. Action is an game recorder app which is available for $29.95 and $49.95 for home use and commercial use respectively. This software comes packed with lots of different and cool features such as video recording at 4K resolution, allows you to live stream, allows you to share recorded videos on YouTube, Time-Shift mode and the list continues. If you are ready to pay the fixed sum of amount then this software may be the value for money.

Compatibility: Windows OS

You can download Action from here.

XSplit Gamecaster

XSplit Gamecaster is an game recorder mainly created for the direct streaming. Using this software you can stream your Gameplay in various popular websites such as YouTube, Twitch, Hitbox and so on. Although you can record games and save it to your PC. It has a simple, light and user friendly UI to accomplish the task successfully. Other features include picture-in-picture mode, social media integration, customized Watermarks and so on. XSplit Gamecaster is available in free version with limited features, full version is available in Personal subscription and Premium subscription for $4.95 and $8.95 per month respectively.

Compatibility: Windows 7+ OS

You can download XSplit Gamecaster from here.

ShadowPlay

ShadowPlay is yet another game recording software officially developed by Nividia Geforce Inc. In order to run this software you need to have Geforce GTX 600 and above. This software uses your device GPU instead of using CPU in order to reduce burden on your CPU. Comes packed with pretty much good enough features such as video capturing at 4K resolution, allows you to stream gameplays online, share your recorded gameplay videos, smart shadow mode and so on. Since this software is completely free to use, you can give it a try.

Compatibility: Windows OS

You can download ShadowPlay from here.

Dxtory

If you are looking for an game recording software which may offer good amount of features for free then this software will be a good choice for you. Dxtory comes with loads of features such as Robust customization options, allows you to set frame per second from 10 to 120, specif video codec and so on. Dxtory is available for free with some interesting features but it is a limited version and if you want the full version then you can buy it for $32.

Compatibility: Windows OS.

You can download Dxtory from here.

So that’s it for now! These were the list of 8 best game recording software available for your Windows PC, which will make your gameplay recording task a breeze. Feel free to tell us which is your favourite game recording software and if you have any doubts or suggestions do let us know in the comments.

Fix “This App Can’t Open” Error in Windows 10

Windows

Yasir Arafath

The Windows 10 Store and the error related to it is a common sight, but if it starts to happen repeatedly, it can be annoying. One such annoying error is “this app can’t open” error in Windows 10. The error occurs when you try to open Windows apps such as Mail, Calendar, Maps, Photos, etc.

List of Windows Apps Affected by the error:

Windows Store
Alarms & Clock
Calculator
Calendar
Groove Music
Mail
News
OneNote
People
Phone
Phone Companion
Photos
Videos
Netflix

Types of This App can’t Open Error:

The Microsoft Windows throws a different type of this can’t open error message to different users. As a result, there is no go to fix to resolve the error. Have a look at the types of error below and see if your error is one of them.

There is a problem with Calendar. Contact your system administrator about repairing or reinstalling it.
Check the Windows Store for more info about Mail. Go to the Store.
People can’t be opened using the Built-in Administrator account. Sign in with a different account and try again.
Windows Store can’t open while User Account Control is turned off. Turn on User Account Control.

If you are facing any of the above-listed error, here are a couple of fixes that can help you resolve the error. Even if you are not facing an exact but similar error, these fixes can be helpful.

Fix 1: Create a New User Account

In case “This app can’t open error” is appearing in your primary user account, you may try switching to another user account on your PC. If you don’t have another user account, you can create one.

1. Click the Start button and select Settings.

2. Click Accounts option.

3. Go to Family and other People tab.

4. Click Add a family member button.

5. Select Add an Adult and enter a new Email address.

Make sure you use a Microsoft live account. If you don’t have an alternative email ID, you can create a new one. Click on “The person I want to add doesn’t even have an email address” link.

6. Create a new email ID and click Next.

7. Once the account is created. Sing out of your computer and log in using the new user account.

8. After signing in, try to open the apps with the error and see if the error is fixed. If fixed, log in using your primary user account.

Fix 2: Enable UAC ( User Account Control)

UAC or User Account Control settings allow you to prevent programs from making changes any to your PC without your permission.

The error “Windows Store can’t open while User Account Control is turned off. Turn on User Account Control” can occur if UAC is disabled on your PC. Here is how to enable UAC on Windows 10.

1. Open Control Panel (by right-clicking on Start) and
go to User Accounts > User Accounts. Yes, click on User Accounts twice if necessary.

2. Click “Change User Account Control settings.”

3. Set the slider to first (Alway Notify) or second Level. If that didn’t work, set it to Level 3 and try again.

4. Click OK to save the changes.

Restart the PC and try to run the app with the error.

Fix 3. Run Windows 10 Troubleshoot

The latest version of Windows 10 comes with a Troubleshoot option built-into settings page. If you don’t see the Troubleshoot option in Settings > Update and Security, check the alternative method to do this.

1. Open Settings and go to Update and Security.

2. Go to the Troubleshoot tab.

3. In “Windows Store Apps” section, click Run the troubleshooter button.

Alternative Way to Access Windows 10 Troubleshooter

1. In the Cortana search bar, type troubleshoot and select “Troubleshooting” from the options.

2. From the left pane, select View all.

3. Scroll down and find Windows Store apps in the options.

4. Click Next.

5. The Troubleshooter will check for problems with all the Windows Store apps. Select any of the suggested solution and Windows will automatically apply the fixes.

Windows 10 will run the troubleshooter tool and fix any issue with the Store app (if any).

Fix 4: Re-Register Windows Store App

One way to fix “This app can’t open” error if happening with the Store app is to re-register the Windows Store. This will take not more than a few seconds to complete.

Follow the second method in this article “try again later. Something happened on our end” which shows how to re-register the Windows store app.

Fix 5: Reset the App

If you are facing this error with a specific Windows Store app then clearing the cache and resetting the app can fix the issue. Windows 10 has built-in options to reset Windows Store apps in the settings.

1. Open Settings from the Start.

2. Go to System and click Apps and features.

3. Find the app that is showing the error and click it.

4. Click Advanced Options link.

5. Now click the Reset button below the app details.

As the option says, resetting the app is useful if it is not working right.

Fix 6: Reset Windows Store

If the error is with Windows Store App, you can try resetting it to fix the error. Here is how to do it.

1. In the Cortana/Search, type PowerShell.

2. From the options, right-click on Powershell and select Run as Administrator.

3. Copy and paste the following command in the
Powershell window.

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

4. Press Enter to execute the command.

Fix 7: Turn Off Firewall and Antivirus

If you use Antivirus program on your PC, try disabling it temporarily. You can disable any antivirus program temporarily from the taskbar or by clicking on the hidden icon (up arrow icon).

Your Antivirus program may also come with a Firewall option. If it is enabled, try disabling it as well. You can do it by opening the Antivirus and going to settings.

If you are using default Windows Firewall, you can disable it from Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall.

Try to open the apps with the error after disabling the Antivirus to see if it works right.

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