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However, the fact that you have an error message puts you in a class of relatively lucky victims of computer failure. An error message gives you a specific place to work from, unlike a vague symptom like a computer that turns on but displays nothing or one that shows no sign of power at all. How to Fix Errors Seen During the Computer Startup Process Here’s what to do if you see an error message on your computer while your PC is trying to start: Misspelling a DLL file or writing down the wrong characters in a STOP code could have you trying to fix a problem with a file, driver, or piece of hardware that you don’t actually have a problem with....

Why Is the Move to iOS App Not Working? There are lots of reasons for the Move to iOS process to not be working as expected. Some of the most common are: Network issues: If both devices aren’t connected to the same Wi-Fi network, or activity on your Wi-Fi interferes with the data transfer from Android to iPhone, Move to iOS can have problems.Storage issues: Switching from one phone to another involves moving a ton of data....

A black screen.The camera appears to be zoomed in.Snaps have poor image/video quality.Video snaps don’t include any sound.The Long Snap feature doesn’t work.You can’t access a new Snapchat feature. Here’s why these issues occur and what you can do to fix them. Causes of the Snapchat Camera Not Working A variety of problems can cause Snapchat camera issues. These include: Technical issues or downtime on Snapchat’s side.Too many apps are open for too long (slow app or device performance)....

iPhone: 5S through 8 and iPhone SE (all versions).iPad: 5 and later; Air 2 and up; Mini 3 and newer; and Pro.MacBook: Air (2018 and newer), Pro (2016 and later). Why Is My Touch ID Not Working? Because Touch ID relies on both software (e.g., iOS) and hardware (sensors) to work, failures can come from a variety of sources, including: The sensor – or your finger – is dirty.You’re moving your finger or pressing on the sensor too hard (or too softly)....

Causes of iPhone GPS Not Working Some settings on the iPhone intentionally prevent GPS from working. Other causes for GPS not working are a weak signal, outdated maps data, or hardware failure. Although iPhone GPS issues are not common, they can occur after you update the iOS. Most of the solutions to the lack of a GPS signal are related to settings that are easy to fix. Most of the fixes for an iPhone GPS problem are related to settings and are easy to try....

In some cases, launch.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue or even a hardware failure. Launch.dll Errors There are several different ways that launch.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see launch.dll errors: Launch.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because launch.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\launch....

Often, closing Thunderbird returns this additional error: If you have these problems, here’s what might be happening and what you can do to fix these issues. Causes of Thunderbird Not Responding If Thunderbird refuses to start and returns an error about an existing Thunderbird process, it’s because Thunderbird thinks your profile is in use. The cause might be a stale profile lock that was left after Thunderbird crashed. This means Thunderbird didn’t close properly or correctly clean up temporary files....

In some cases, python24.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure. Python24.dll Errors There are several different ways that python24.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see python24.dll errors: Python24.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because python24.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\python24....

Causes of the iPhone Not Ringing Problem If your iPhone isn’t ringing, there are several possible culprits: A broken speaker.Mute is turned on.Do Not Disturb (DND) is turned on.You blocked the phone number.You silenced all unknown callers.There’s a problem with a ringtone.You’re stuck in headphone mode. How to Fix an iPhone That Won’t Ring Try these common fixes in the order that we present them: If None of These Tips Fixed the Problem If you tried all these tips and still don’t hear your incoming calls, it’s time to consult the experts....

Wininet.dll Errors There are several ways wininet.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some common messages: Wininet.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because wininet.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\wininet.dllThe file wininet.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: wininet.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again. These error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation....

Xlive.dll Errors There are several ways xlive.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages: Xlive.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because xlive.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\xlive.dllThe file xlive.dll is missingCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: xlive.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again Xlive.dll error messages might appear while playing certain games, using or installing particular programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation....

How Do I Kill a Frozen Program in Windows 11? The easiest and quickest way to close a locked up or frozen program when running Windows 11 is with the traditional keyboard shortcut of Alt+F4. When pressed simultaneously, they should immediately close down a non-responsive application. If nothing happens immediately, wait a few seconds, as it may just take a moment to perform the command, especially if the application has frozen....

How to Format a Flash Drive on Mac Formatting a USB drive on Mac before you start using it clears any data stored on the drive and makes sure it’s set up with a file system that your Mac is designed to use. To format a USB flash drive to work with your Mac, follow these instructions: How to Format a USB Drive on Mac With Multiple Partitions When you format a USB drive that has multiple partitions, you will find that only one partition is formatted....

How to Get Iron Iron is an essential resource in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It’s used to craft the most durable, standard version of several tools, it’s a component in many desirable DIY recipes, and you need a lot of it to finish upgrading Nook’s Cranny. Unlike many common resources, however, Iron can be difficult to find. Hitting the rocks found on your island with a shovel or axe sometimes yields Iron Nuggets....

How to Insert Symbols and Emoji in PowerPoint If your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation contains copyrighted material, you may want to indicate that fact by inserting the copyright symbol © onto your slides. Here’s how: Use the PowerPoint AutoCorrect Keyboard Shortcut PowerPoint AutoCorrect includes an entry that specifically adds the copyright symbol to a slide. This shortcut is faster to use than the Insert > Symbols menu. To quickly add the copyright symbol to a slide, type (c)....

How to Get Shaders in Minecraft Shaders for Minecraft are created by other players and uploaded to websites as a free download. The Minecraft shaders contain all of the coding and visual elements needed to make the changes to a Minecraft world which are all compressed into a single MCPACK file. One of the more-popular Minecraft shader download sites, and the one where we got the shader for this guide from, is mcpedl....

How to Disable a Laptop Keyboard The easiest way to disable your keyboard is by locking your computer or putting it in sleep mode. On Windows machines, there are several ways to do this. Win+LCTRL+ALT+DeleteStart buttonClose the lidUse a screen saver The easiest method is the Win+L keyboard shortcut. Any typing that happens after you use this shortcut only serves to wake up the screen. The next easiest is pressing CTRL+ALT+Delete....

Creating a New Playlist To create a new playlist in Windows Media Player 11 (The process is very similar in WMP 12 or newer): You will see a new playlist with the name you just typed in. Populating a Playlist To populate your new playlist with tracks from your music library, drag and drop tracks from your library to the newly created playlist displayed in the left pane. Again, you may need to select the plus (+) icon icon next to the Library menu item to see the suboptions....

Microsoft is phasing out Skype for Business; new subscribers can sign up for Microsoft Teams Meeting. Current subscribers can use Skype for Business for the time being. How Do You Make Someone a Presenter in Skype? A presenter is the focal point of a Skype meeting. We’ll illustrate how to make someone a presenter during the Skype meeting in these steps. How Do I Change the Presenters on a Skype Meeting?...

How to Disable All Notifications in Microsoft Edge By default, Edge will ask you whenever a site requests permission to send notifications. This setting allows you to have complete control over which sites get notification permission. If you prefer not to see these requests and block all notification requests by default, you can disable all Edge notifications. How to Block or Allow Specific Sites From Sending Notifications If you want to block a few specific sites or allow a few, Edge makes it easy....