Posts about Microsoft Windows

Error code 0x80070003 may sometimes prevent you from updating Windows to the latest version. This error indicates that some of your update files are missing or have become unusable. For example, if the files got corrupted, your computer won't access and read them. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do to get rid of this error. … [Read more...] about Fix Error 0x80070003: Some Update Files Are Missing

If you're a night owl, don't forget to enable Night Light on your Windows computer. This option emits a warmer yellowish light that helps you fall asleep faster after shutting your computer down. As a quick reminder, the standard blue light that most screens emit may suppress the body's melatonin release. This means you're more likely to have a hard time falling asleep. … [Read more...] about Fix Windows 10 Night Light Greyed Out

Event Viewer may sometimes display a strange alert that says, "This explorer.exe version stopped interacting with Windows and was closed." In other words, File Explorer stopped communicating with the OS. As a result, Windows automatically closed the explorer.exe process. Let's see what's causing these alerts and how you can get rid of them. … [Read more...] about Fix: Explorer.exe Stopped Interacting With Windows

Windows has a dedicated recovery partition that you can use to restore the OS to factory settings. If your computer becomes unusable, you can use the recovery option to fix the problem. Unfortunately, your recovery partition may suddenly disappear. Let's discuss why that may happen and what you can do about it. Where Did My Recovery Partition Go? If you delete or format your … [Read more...] about What to Do if Windows Recovery Partition Is Missing

Many things can go wrong when updating Windows to the latest version. For example, the update process may suddenly get stuck, or strange error codes may pop on the screen. Error code 0x80242016 is one of them. Let's jump right in and explore how you can get rid of it. … [Read more...] about How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80242016

When trying to install the latest Windows updates, the process may sometimes fail in the DOWNLEVEL phase. The installation goes up to around 50 percent; your computer says it will restart in a moment, but then nothing happens, and the installation fails. … [Read more...] about Fix: Windows Installation Failed in the DOWNLEVEL Phase

Your computer may sometimes get stuck on the "Choose your keyboard layout" screen. You simply can't select anything on the screen. This issue usually occurs when you boot up the machine after installing a new Windows version. Let's explore what you can do to fix this problem. … [Read more...] about Fix: “Choose Your Keyboard Layout” Windows Loop

Installing the latest Windows updates should be an easy process. Hit the "Check for updates" button, wait until your computer downloads and installs the updates, and you're done. Unfortunately, sometimes that's easier said than done. Error code 0x80073701 may occasionally prevent you from installing the latest Windows updates. Let's see how you can get rid of it. … [Read more...] about Fix Error 0x80073701 While Installing Updates