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YouTube down and not working The causes behind the problem could be issues with the server, network, system, or browser. We will study each cause while discussing the resolutions. Try the following solutions sequentially: 1] Check the status of the YouTube server If the YouTube server is down, then the website/application will not work no matter what you try. The status of the YouTube server is not available individually, but you can get an idea by checking the server status of Google’s server on Google....

YouTube Tutorials for Video Creators 1] Enable Live Streaming If you have been using the Facebook app, you might have seen that Facebook lets users be online and share what they are doing with friends in real-time. That is called “Live Streaming.” The same feature is available on YouTube which can be used to share an event in real-time with anybody. However, you have to verify your channel, and it should not have any restriction for live streaming....

ZoneAlarm Web Secure free browser security software Currently, the ZoneAlarm Web Secure browser protection tool is only available as an extension for Google Chrome users. The security service protects users from phishing, downloading malware through documents, and alerts of troublesome websites. Some might argue that Google Chrome does the same as well. While the feature exists on the esteemed browser, the protections are far from perfect. ZoneAlarm Web Secure browser protection tool offers the following features:...

Windows XP holds around 20% of the operating system market share. And this is the global figure. In Africa, Windows XP still commands a market share of around 33%. In Asia its 27%! In India it is around 30%, whereas in China it is 51%! That’s like literally hundreds of millions of computers still running Windows XP! Microsoft wants this figure to come down to around 10% globally by the time it ends its support in April 2014....

Send Outlook invite without showing recipients You can hold an online meeting between a group of people, without sharing the contact details of each participant with the rest of the group. All you need is a Microsoft account to get started. It’s important to take care while updating the meeting because when you do that all invitees will be shown. Hide Attendee List in Outlook Firstly, log into your Outlook on the web account by entering the User ID and Password....

Important Skype Safety tips for beginners If you have found a security vulnerability in any of Microsoft’s Skype apps or online services, you can report it instantly. Also, by following the list of instructions, you can help keep your account secure. Most important of all, always use a password that is unique and strong. Use a mixture of letters, numbers, and characters. 1] Protecting your computer Cybersecurity experts and always maintained it’s not a good practice to open any suspicious-looking attachments from people you know or email attachments from people you don’t know....

SnapTimer is a free, lightweight Windows countdown timer and stopwatch that makes it easy to keep track of time. The interface is clear, and it sports all the essential features you need in such a program. Due to the current situation, many professionals are now working from home and on their terms. SnapTimer is a tool that will surely improve your productivity. SnapTimer Countdown Timer software Here are some of the features of SnapTimer that you may find interesting:...

SPECIAL_POOL_DETECTED_MEMORY_CORRUPTION We suggest that you first create a System Restore point so that you can try to undo any modifications on your computer. It is also recommended that you carry out these in Safe Mode. We will be carrying out the following potential fixes: 1] Update, Rollback or Disable the responsible Drivers The main drivers that might be a cause for this particular file will be listed under the section of Realtek Wireless USB 2....

Steam signed out of Friends and Chat Steam not signing in to Friends on PC If Steam has automatically signed out of Friends tab, then here’s how to stay signed in to Friends List when the Steam client starts; Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions. 1] Restart Internet device (router/modem) You can begin troubleshooting the Steam not signing into Friends issue on your Windows 11/10 PC by giving your router or modem a quick restart, and then make sure you’re not having any internet connectivity issues on your gaming computer....

So, let us see how to overcome this maneuvering from Google. Prevent Google from logging into Chrome browser while signing into a Google Service If you do not want your Google login state to be synchronized with the browser, you can disable it via the identity-consistency Chrome flag. To disable this, you can follow either of the two methods, 1] Chrome Flags Setting page Open Chrome. Type chrome://flags/#account-consistency in the address bar and press Enter....

Block Edge from running in the background When Edge runs in the background, it will appear in the system tray. While you can close Edge from here, it is best to make sure it is not running in the background. Follow these methods to disable the background option: Disable via System Tray iconTurn off via SettingsDisable it using the RegistryConfigure the Group Policy setting. Turning off is an option. It depends on how you use the browser....

Before going any further, make sure the apps you’re using and updated to newer versions if possible. We get that most designers prefer to use Photoshop CS6, therefore, an update isn’t in the cards due to Adobe’s greedy nature. Surface Pro Pen pressure sensitivity not working There are basically two things you need to do to fix the problem: 1] Alter pressure sensitivity using the Surface app The Surface app should come as default on your Surface Pro, so we simply ask that you launch it and change the sensitivity settings....

Sync is not available for your account This error prevents you from using the sync page or modifying any settings associated with it. The primary causes of the error are as follows: You could try restarting your system before proceeding to the troubleshooting. Try the following solutions sequentially to resolve the problem: 1] Verify your Microsoft account Verifying their Microsoft accounts resolved the problem for most users, thus we mentioned it on top in the level of precedence....

Telnet is not recognized as an internal or external command This error indicates that the Telnet utility is not installed on your system. However, Telnet is a default feature in Windows OS. So basically, the protocol isn’t enabled yet. The Telnet client is disabled by default on Windows 11/10. It can be enabled again using the procedures explained below: 1] Enable the Telnet client through Programs and Features If the Telnet client is disabled on your system, you could enable it through the Programs and Features menu....

How to find dependencies of a Windows Service To find the Dependencies of a Windows Service, you need to open Windows Services Manager, select the service in question, right-click on it, and select Properties. Switch to the Dependencies tab. Here you can see a list of services on which this service depends and other services which depend on this service. The dependency Service or Group failed to start If you receive this error message, make sure that all the Services, on which this service is dependent on, is started and running....

The device is not ready The most probable cause is a possible hardware defect. Other causes could include loose connection, obsolete drivers, or compatibility issues between the external hard drive and the operating system. Before we proceed further, the question is – whether you were able to access the hard drive on your system even once before getting the error or not. If not, then please verify the compatibility of the device with your operating system....

The operation failed, An object cannot be found Outlook error If you receive such an error, here are a few steps you could try. I started receiving this error after I reconnected Microsoft Outlook to Outlook.com. In my case, I see this message randomly when I click on the button to Send the email. But when I click on the Send button again the second time, the email is sent....

The error occurs only when you try to activate a disk partition on a UEFI System Partition. However, the command only works when you have a BIOS/MBR-based system. The UEFI method has no concept of the active partition. Since you have a UEFI system, the disk type is GPT instead of MBR. To summarize, BIOS needs MBR disk type, while UEFI needs GPT type disk. The selected disk is not a fixed MBR disk There are a couple of fixes that may help you resolve the “ACTIVE command can only be used on fixed MBR disks....

The user name or password is incorrect on Windows 11/10 If you are stuck on the login screen with error The user name or password is incorrect during Windows 11/10 startup, then follow these instructions to fix the problem. There are two ways of doing it: Both the options are similar, so use it wisely. 1] Disable automatic sign-in for device setup Open Settings > Sign-in Options and scroll to the Privacy section....

TheWindowsClub completes 1 year Blogging about Windows has always been an activity of joy for me… and I have done so with the same passion, as would a gardener, tend his garden! I am quite satisfied with the way TWC has shaped and progressed! The year has had its moments some of which are being high-lighted below: The Windows Club is recognized as a Microsoft Featured Community. (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/community/allcommunities.mspx) One of my tutorials was converted by Microsoft into the First MVP Fix It!...