Tag: Driver Issues
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Printers are notorious for acting up at the worst times.Start by checking power and connection cables. For wireless printers, reconnect to the same Wi-Fi network as your PC.Next, open Devices and Printers → Remove Device → Re-add the printer.If that doesn’t work, reinstall the printer driver from the manufacturer’s website.Pro tip: running the built-in Printer…
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The Blue Screen of Death looks scary, but it’s usually fixable.Note the error code shown (like IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL).Boot into Safe Mode, open Device Manager, and update or roll back any recently installed drivers.Run Windows Memory Diagnostic to check for RAM issues and sfc /scannow in Command Prompt to repair corrupted files.If the problem started after an…
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Unplug and reconnect your device to a different port.Next, reboot your PC — it resets the USB controller.On Windows, open Device Manager → Universal Serial Bus Controllers, right-click and select Uninstall Device, then restart.Reinstalling the driver usually solves it.If the device still fails, test it on another computer to confirm if the hardware itself is…
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Check that your speakers or headphones are connected properly and powered on.In Windows, click the sound icon → Output Device and make sure the right one is selected.Run the Audio Troubleshooter, then update your sound drivers.If you’re on Mac, go to System Settings → Sound → Output.Sometimes, apps like Zoom or Discord hijack your audio…