Tag: Windows Troubleshooting
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Your PC secretly maintains itself every day — cleaning temp files, checking updates, and optimizing drives.But you can also run Automatic Maintenance manually for better control. Here’s how: 💡 Bonus tip: Leave your PC idle and plugged in for 15–20 minutes daily — Windows runs maintenance quietly in the background, keeping your system fast and…
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If Google Chrome doesn’t open or instantly closes after launching, don’t panic — it’s often caused by a corrupt user profile or conflicting extensions.Start by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc (Windows) or Command + Option + Esc (Mac) and closing all Chrome processes.Next, rename your user profile folder: If it still won’t open, try…
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It’s frustrating when your favorite app just refuses to launch. Whether it’s Microsoft Word, Chrome, or a creative tool, the fix is usually simple. Try this first: restart your computer — this clears locked system files.If that fails, update or reinstall the app. Corrupted files are a common cause.On Windows, use “Apps & Features” →…
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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…