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Sorry, we couldn’t open Offline file error You might encounter this error if you have Windows 10 installed and special folders (for example, Documents or Favorites) are redirected to a file share, where the user data in the redirected folders are cached locally through the Offline Files feature. Also, Windows Information Protection (also known as Enterprise Data Protection) is enabled on the system and you’re using an application (in this case, Word) that are managed by Windows Information Protection – If you try to open a file while working offline in this scenario, the attempt fails....

Sorry, we had trouble getting the featured templates You may receive any of the following error messages: Error message 1 Error message 2 Error message 3 Error message 4 Regardless of the error message you receive, each points to the same issue. Cause for this error The Secure Channel (Schannel) components in Windows that support TLS 1.1 and 1.2 could have been disabled. In Windows 7 these protocol versions are not enabled by default....

Screen split has long been a part of the Windows OS, though earlier, it was only possible to divide the screen into 2 parts. With Windows 10, Microsoft has made it possible to split the screen into more than 2 parts and renamed the feature to Snap Layout. Now you can divide the desktop screen into up to 4 pre-defined areas and work on 4 different apps simultaneously. Why is my split-screen not working Windows 11?...

Stop minimizing windows when a monitor is disconnected This behavior is quite helpful while using a multi-window function. You can also use this feature for preventing the stack of windows form while the monitor is disconnected. However, if you want to disable this feature, you can use the following suggestions: If you need, you can see the above steps in detail. To get it started, open the Settings app first. For this, press the Windows + I keyboard shortcut and let the Windows Settings open....

Suppose you are working on something, like, say, a Word document, and in the middle of your work, you feel like playing your favorite song. Unless you have a shortcut pinned to your taskbar, you need to go through several steps like open This PC, then the respective folder, and then go to the particular music file. SyMenu will generate a Start menu wherever you want it! Start Menu Launcher and Replacement Features of SyMenu You can quickly access any of your files or applications without actually going to a particular file location....

Add special folders and apps to This PC folder Many times we need to access these folders and we have to click a couple of times to reach them. This tool will let you access them with a click since they are placed in regularly accessed places like This PC folder, Libraries, etc. We had earlier posted on how you could add the Recycle Bin to This PC folder. You can now do so in a click using System Folders Customizer, since it lets you add many such shortcuts to your Computer folder, Libraries, and Desktop....

When you encounter this issue, you’ll receive the following error message- You might encounter the error due to one or more (but not limited to) of the following known causes- System Restore inconsistency.Operating System files corruption.Windows 10 glitch that ends up creating a persistent rogue guest account DefaultUser0 that the backup utility ends up using instead of the active one (the one with admin access). System Restore error 0x80070002, STATUS_WAIT_2 If you’re faced with this System Restore error 0x80070002, STATUS_WAIT_2 issue, you can try our recommended solutions outlined below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the issue....

Task SvcRestartTask: The task XML contains an unexpected node Today, we will show you how to resolve Failed to schedule Software Protection service for restart with SvcRestartTask The task XML contains an unexpected node. If you are facing this issue, then when you look in the Event Viewer, you will see messages like the one below: In this case, the task has to be recreated by Windows and is related to the Software protection Platform or SPP....

When you’re providing tech support, it’s essential to have clear audio and video capabilities. Video and audio are both essential elements for a remote desktop session especially in cases where the first person is speaking directly to the second person seeking tech support. TeamViewer audio not working If you have TeamViewer installed on your Windows 10 system and would like to track and control the sound of remote Desktop from a distance, open/launch TeamViewer....

The Cycle: Frontier is a recent multiplayer online first-person shooter game released in the first half of 2022. It is already earning a lot of attention and has become popular amongst gaming enthusiasts. But, for a lot of users, the game just won’t launch or open. While many users reported that the game keeps on crashing or freezing on startup or midway. Now, if you are one of the users facing the same issues, this post will help you fix the problem....

The disk is write-protected, Remove the write-protection or use another disk Obviously, the Try again button shown in the above error box does nothing significant to fix the hitch. Due to this, you might feel that the disk is not usable and you should throw it to the dustbin. But wait! If you’re really going to do so, why not try something to make this disk again this writable. Here are the two fixes you can try to make your USB drive working again:...

The complete error message is as shown below: Users face this error message when third-party drivers are being installed on the computer. There are usually two types of drivers present i.e. third-party (these are not developed by manufacturers) and official drivers (drivers developed by the OS or OEMs). The difference between the two drivers is that of a Digital Signature. A Digital Signature signifies whether a driver is ‘signed’ by the manufacturer and is authentic....

When you encounter this issue, you’ll receive a similar full error message along the following lines; TPM could not be initialized after BIOS update If you’re faced with the issue whereby The TPM could not be initialized after BIOS update on your Windows 11/10 PC, you can try our recommended solutions in the order presented below and see if that helps to resolve the issue on your system. Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions....

This issue mainly occurs with executable or application files. However, it may happen with other files as well. As the prompt suggests, it is basically a security prompt that is caused due to protection mechanisms used by Windows. Although, it may happen with safe files as well. Now, if you want to fix the problem and open or launch the file, this guide will help you. In this post, we are going to mention several fixes that will help you get rid of the prompt message....

What Causes Error Code 232011 Here are some common reasons why you might receive the error code: 232011: The main cause of this error code is corrupted temporary data. In this case, clearing the cache and the cookie should solve the problem.Some affected users report that faulty browser extensions and add-ons can also cause this error code. For this case, you just need to disable the problematic extension and see if it solves the issue....

THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER We will be carrying out the following fixes which hopefully will resolve the issue: 1] Rollback or Disable the device drivers You need to either update or rollback the driver. If you just updated the Graphics driver, and the issue started after that you need to rollback the driver. If you did not, then maybe updating this device driver to its latest version will help. You can do so by booting into Safe Mode or Advanced Startup Options....

If your icons appear blank or look corrupted or do not refresh correctly, when they should, then it is quite possible that your icon cache database may have become corrupted on your Windows 10 PC. The same thing applies to Thumbnails too. If they do not display correctly then they may have become corrupted. In such a scenario, you may need to delete the cache files in order to rebuild the Icon cache and clear the Thumbnail cache....

Tron Script Review Despite its script-like form-factor, Tron is easy to execute and comes packaged in one executable file. It is completely portable and does not require an internet connection at all. Which explains its relatively bigger size of around 600 MBs. Tron does not have any dependencies on the internet and can be used to clean a computer with slow or no internet. As mention, Tron is a collection of tools and scripts that run in a particular order to clean and disinfect your computer....

Snap Layouts is one of the handiest features of Windows 11 that allows users to snap a window to a specific part of the screen without dragging. Earlier, this feature was available when you hover your mouse pointer over the minimize/maximize button of any window. However, now you can find the same options or layouts when you click on a window and move it to the top of the screen or monitor....

How Dynamic Lock works on Windows 11/10 Dynamic Lock automatically locks your Windows PC when you’re not around based on the proximity of a Bluetooth-paired phone. If your Bluetooth-paired phone is not found near your PC, Windows turns off the screen and locks the PC after 30 seconds. Windows Security will send notifications with critical information about the health and security of your device. You can specify which informational notifications you want....