The Skyrim infinite loading screen appears to players who want to create a new save file and start playing the game. It’s the loading screen before entering the game at all and it often appears to users who have just installed the game or to users who have added new mods and who want to launch a new game with those mods installed. In other, rarer cases, the error appears randomly when switching locations or fast traveling.

This problem has been around for as long as anyone can remember and players have found diverse ways to deal with the problem. We have gathered these methods in a detailed article and we hope you would be able to resolve your problem!

What Causes the Skyrim Infinite Loading Screen Error?

Solution 1: Edit Your SKSE ‘.ini’ File

If you are using the Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE), then this solution is perfect for you. Even if you’re not, it might be a good time to install it and install the Memory Patch. It has been available for a long time now and it deals with the ILS caused by bad memory allocation. Check it out below!

1. Locate the game’s installation folder manually by right-clicking the game’s shortcut on Desktop or anywhere else and choose Open file location from the menu.
2. If you have installed the game via Steam, open its shortcut on the Desktop or by searching for it in the Start menu simply by typing “Steam” after clicking the Start menu button.

3. After the Steam client opens, navigate to the Library tab in the Steam window at the menu located at the top of the window, and locate the Skyrim entry in the list.
4. Right-click the game’s icon in the library and choose the Properties option from the context menu which will open and make sure you navigate to the Local Files tab in the Properties window straight away and click the Browse Local Files.

5. In the Skyrim folder, navigate to Data >> SKSE and look for a file named ‘skse.ini’. Right-click on it and choose to open it with Notepad. If there is no such file, right-click inside the folder and choose New >> Text Document.
6. Inside Notepad, click File >> Save as. Set the Save as type option to All files and set the name to ‘skse.ini’ before clicking Save.

7. Paste these lines into the file and save the changes in order to apply the Memory Patch which should take care of the problem:

[General]
EnableDiagnostics=1
ClearInvalidRegistrations=1

[Display]
iTintTextureResolution=2048

[Memory]
DefaultHeapInitialAllocMB=768
ScrapHeapSizeMB=256

8. Check to see if the Skyrim infinite loading screen (ILS) still appears!

Note: If this still doesn’t work, you can try to change some properties of the ‘skse_loader.exe’ file. This has helped users so make sure you don’t skip this part:

1. Locate the skse_loader.exe file in the main Skyrim folder, right-click on it, and choose to create a shortcut on Desktop. Navigate to that shortcut, right-click on it and stay in the Shortcut tab.

2. In the Target area, add a space after the last quotation mark and add ‘-forcesteamloader’ before clicking OK. Check to see if the problem still appears.

Solution 2: Edit your Skyrim Preferences File

Apart from the solution above, this file is located in every Skyrim installation and it’s used to troubleshoot problems by changing or adding lines within it. There are quite a few commands you can try out in order to resolve this problem but we will stick with the ones which have helped out the most users!

1. Navigate to the folder’s location in the File Explorer simply by opening a folder and clicking This PC or My Computer from the left navigation pane or by searching for this entry in the Start menu.

2. Anyway, in This PC or My Computer, double-click to open your Local Disk and navigate to Users >> Your Account’s Name >> Documents >> My Games >> Skyrim. Windows 10 users can simply navigate to Documents after opening File Explorer from the right-side navigation menu.

3. Right-click the file called named ‘skyrim.ini’ and choose to open it with Notepad.
4. Use the Ctrl + F key combination or click Edit at the top menu and select the Find option from the dropdown menu in order to open the Search box.
5. Type “fPostLoadUpdateTimeMS” in the box and change the value next to it from the previous value to 2000.0. Use the Ctrl + S key combination in order to save the changes or click File >> Save and exit Notepad. If you don’t find this line, simply navigate or create the [Papyrus] section and make sure your the line looks like on the picture below:

6. Try running the game again in order to check if Skyrim infinite loading problem still appears!

Note: Another change you can make to the ‘skyrim.ini’ file is to make sure that the [MapMenu] section of the file looks like the snippet we will include below. If you have this section in the ‘skyrim.ini’ file, make sure you edit it accordingly and if you don’t, simply paste this at the end of the file:

[MapMenu]

sMapCloudNIF=0
bWorldMapNoSkyDepthBlur=1
fWorldMapNearDepthBlurScale=0
fWorldMapDepthBlurScale=0
fWorldMapMaximumDepthBlur=0
fMapWorldYawRange=3600.0000
fMapWorldMaxHeight=130000.0000
fMapWorldMinHeight=5000.0000

Solution 3: Use the Registry Editor

Sometimes even Windows can be the culprit to blame for the problem because of its registry settings. If these settings are not configured properly, you can receive these infinite loading screens and freeze the game because Windows considers the game as a not responding program if the loading time is longer than the value in Registry. Resolve the problem below!

1. Since you are going to delete a registry key, we recommend you check out this article we have published for you to safely backup your registry to prevent other problems. Still, nothing wrong will occur if you follow the steps carefully and correctly.
2. Open the Registry Editor window by typing “regedit” in either the search bar, the Start menu, or the Run dialog box which can be accessed with the Windows Key + R key combination. Navigate to the following key in your registry by navigating at the left pane:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

3. Click on this key and try to locate an entry named HungAppTimeout. If you fail to find it, create a new String Value entry called HungAppTimeout by right-clicking at the right side of the window and choosing New >> String Value. Right-click on it, and choose the Modify option from the context menu.

4. In the Edit window, under the Value data section change the value to 30000 and apply the changes you have made. Confirm any security dialogs which may appear during this process.
5. You can now manually restart your computer by clicking Start menu >> Power button >> Restart and check to see if the problem is gone. This will effectively increase the time needed for Windows to pronounce the game unresponsive to 30 seconds!

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There have been a lot of reports of YouTube users encountering the ‘Invalid Request, authentification expired’ error when trying to publish a video (or more) on the video sharing platform. The issue is typically reported to occur when the user tries to publish them by making the video Public.

What is causing the ‘Invalid Request, authentification expired’  issue?

We investigated this particular error message by looking at various user reports and the repair strategies that are commonly used to resolve this particular issue. From what we gathered, there are several common scenarios that are known to cause this particular error:

If you’re currently struggling to get around the ‘Invalid Request, authentification expired’, this article will provide you with several troubleshooting steps. Down below, you’ll discover a collection of methods that other users in a similar situation have used to get the issue resolved.

For the best results, we encourage you to follow the methods in the order that they are presented, as they are ordered by efficiency and severity. Keep in mind that not every method will be applicable to your particular scenario, so feel free to skip those methods that can’t be replicated on your PC.

Method 1: Refreshing the page

If the video took a long time to upload on Youtube’s servers, chances are you were logged out (or timed out) due to inactivity. If this is true, you will need to refresh your browser and log in again to get rid of the error message.

After you reinsert your credentials and log back into your Youtube account, return to the page that was previously showing the  ‘Invalid Request, authentification expired’ error and see if you are now able to make the video Public in order to publish it.

If you’re still encountering the same error message when trying to publish, move down to the next method below.

Method 2: Don’t log into a different Youtube account while uploading

As several users have reported, this particular issue can also occur if you have logged into a different Google account from the same computer while the video was being uploaded.

Although we haven’t been able to find an official explanation on this issue, users speculate that this behavior is probably a Youtube security mechanism to protect against abuse.

As you can expect, the solution is quite simple in this case. You’ll need to re-upload the video again and make sure that you’re not logging into a different Google account while the uploading of the video is in progress.

Note: Keep in mind that logging into a different Youtube account from an incognito tab or a different browser will produce the same error since Google will still see the same IP.

If this method didn’t resolve the issue or it wasn’t applicable, move down to the next method below.

Method 3: Uninstalling downloading extensions (if applicable)

As a lot of users have reported, there are several browser extensions add-ons that might trigger the ‘Invalid Request, authentification expired’ error.  Video Download Helper and Down Them All are two extensions that are commonly linked with the apparition of this issue.

Video Download Helper is by far the biggest extension/add-on culprit that is confirmed to cause this particular error. Here’s a quick guide on how to disable the extension on Chrome and Firefox. Please follow the guidelines applicable to the browser that you’re using:

Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome and go to More tools > Extensions to open up the extension tab.
2. Inside the Extension tab, scroll down to the Video Download Helper extension and click Remove.
3. Confirm the uninstallation of the extension by clicking the Remove button once again.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Firefox, click on the action button (top-right corner) and choose Add-ons from the list.
2. Inside the Extension tab, click the Remove button associated with Video Download Helper to remove the extension.

If this method wasn’t applicable to your particular scenario, move down to the next method below.

Method 4: Verifying your account

Some affected users have reported that the issue was no longer occurring after they verified their account. As it turns out, video uploading might fail with the ‘Invalid Request, authentification expired’ error if further account verification is needed.

Here’s a quick guide on how to verify your YouTube account:

1. Visit this link (here) to initiate account verification. If you’re not logged into your Google account, you will be prompted to do so.
2. Select your country and the method of verification (text or voice message).

3. Enter your phone number where you want to receive the verification code and hit Submit.
4. Once you receive the verification code, enter it into the Account verification box and hit Submit once again.

5. Once you receive the success message telling you that the YouTube account has been verified, recreate the process that was previously triggering the ‘Invalid Request, authentification expired’ error.

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Several Windows users have been getting the “disk does not have enough space to replace bad clusters” error when trying to run CHKDSK on a drive. Most affected users report that they tried to repeat this procedure multiple times but the end result was always the same. The issue is not exclusive to a certain Windows version as it’s encountered on all versions including Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.

What is causing the “disk does not have enough space to replace bad clusters” issue?

First of all, you need to understand that the ‘free’ space that the CHKDSK utility refers to is different than regular disk space. Every hard disk has some extra, unallocated space that will be used in those situations where bad sectors need to be replaced.

Each sector (on any given hardware) is assigned its own number. At the end of the drive, there are some extra sectors which are not numbered. These extra sectors are used in those instances when a sector goes bad and needs to be replaced.

CHKDSK fixes bad sectors by removing the number from the bad sector and assigning it to a sector without a number. If the utility shows you the “the disk does not have enough space to replace bad clusters” error, it’s most likely because the number of identified bad sectors is larger than the number of extra sectors.

We investigated this particular issue by looking at various user reports and the repair strategies that they used to get around this particular CHKDSK error. Based on our findings, there are several common scenarios that might trigger this particular error message in CHKDSK:

Important: Hard drivers are designed in such a way that they should never run out of extra sectors during their recommended lifetime (~5). If your hardware is significantly newer, something is clearly generating large numbers of bad sectors on your drive. In this case, we advise you to create a backup in order to avoid data loss.

If you’re currently looking for some way that will allow you to get to the bottom of the “disk does not have enough space to replace bad clusters” error, this article will provide you with several troubleshooting steps. Down below, you’ll find a collection of methods that other users in a similar situation have successfully used to resolve this particular issue.

Method 1: Wait for the process to complete

If you’re getting the “Disk does not have enough space to replace bad clusters” error, don’t rush to close the CHKSKD and interrupt the process. The utility will continue to try and repair the drive, so there’s still a chance that the issue will be resolved at the end of this scan.

However, keep in mind that the process will take a while (especially if your drives has a lot of sectors to replace), so be prepared to wait 4+ hours.

In the event that the process complete and the CHKDSK utility is still not able to resolve the bad sectors, move down to the next method below.

Method 2: Using Victoria to regenerate bad clusters

With a little bit of luck, you might find that even though CHKDSK was unable to fix a portion of your hard drive of bad sectors, the rest of the drive is still reliable. There’s one reliable isolation method that will enable you to create a partition layout in such a way that the bad sectors will not be part of any partition anymore.

There are a lot of paid software products that will allow you to do this, but we are going to use a Free alternative that will do the job just as well (with a little more configuring).  Victoria is a freeware that will detect & fix bad sectors from your hard drive or external hard drive (traditional or SSD).

Here’s how to install and use Victoria to regenerate and use bad clusters:

1. Download the archive with the latest version of Victoria. You will be able to find it on different download directories, but we advise you to download a version older than 4.2. Here are some download links:
   MajorGeeks
   Softpedia
   SoftFamous
2. Once the archive is downloaded, use a utility like WinZip or 7-Zip to extract the contents of it into a convenable folder.

3. Right-click on Victoria.exe and choose Run as administrator to ensure that the program has admin privileges.
4. First things first, select the hard drive that is causing the “Disk does not have enough space to replace bad clusters” error by going to Standard and selecting the drive from the right-hand panel.

5. No, go over to the Smart tab and click the Get SMART button to get a thorough analysis on what’s going on with your drive. Now, there are two things we need to look at while we’re here. After the analysis is complete, check the Reallocated sector count. If the number is higher than 10, it’s clear that the error is not a false positive and you’re actually dealing with bad sectors.  Also, check the state of your drive (near the Get SMART button) – if the status is GOOD, chances are you will be able to resolve the issue and continue using the HDD.

   Note: Keep in mind that the SMART function will not work with USB drives.

6. Move over to the Tests tab and click on Scan to scan begin scanning your drive for any problems. By default, the utility is configured to cover the entire drive, but you can adjust the Start LBA and END LBA attributes to focus the search if you know where the bad sectors are located.

   Note: You can also use the Quick scan mode, but we advise you against it as it might fail to recognize some bad sectors.

7. Once the scan is underway, go down to the menu under the write speed and choose the Remap toggle from the list. This mode will ensure that the program will replace the bad sectors with good sectors from the drive’s reserved area.

8. Once the scan is complete, close Victoria and run another CHKDSK scan again to see if the issue has been resolved. If you’re still encountering the same issue, open Victoria gain, run another scan (as shown at step 7) but this time choose Refresh. This will repair any sectors that are damaged at a software level.

9. Restart your computer and see if the “disk does not have enough space to replace bad clusters” error is still occurring at the next CHKDSK scan.

If you find that the method is still occurring, move down to the next method below.

Method 3: Backing up your drive & replace the failing drive

If the methods above didn’t allow you to resolve the error message, it obvious that your hard drive is failing. If both the CHKDSK  utility and Victoria have been unable to replace the bad sectors with extra sectors, it’s clear that you have an alarmingly high number of corrupted sectors.

The problem with this is, you can’t really stop a failing disk from failing. The number of bad sectors will continue to rise until it will eventually eat away from your data.

The best course of action, in this case, is to back up your drive as soon as possible and replace the failing drive with a new one.

Creating a backup for your failing drive is easy, as there are a lot of tools that will help you get the job done. We’ve recently posted a great article about the best cloning software that will allow you to backup your data.  Check it out (here).

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This error message appears when running the CHKDSK tool on a drive which has malfunctioned for some reason. The error message suggests that the current state of the problematic drive is RAW, meaning that the file format used is not recognized by your operating system.

This error message can also appear if the drive has suffered damage or if its encryption has gone bad. Either way, the drive is usually inaccessible and this error message appears when running CHKDSK. Check out the methods we have prepared below to help you deal with this problem further!

What Causes the CHKDSK is not Available for RAW Drive Error?

The list is short but it may provide additional info helpful in resolving the problem:

Solution 1: Clean Boot

If you are experiencing problems with a hard drive other than the one where your system is currently located or if the scale of the error is not severe enough to prevent you from booting your computer, you can always use the clean boot method.

Clean boot makes sure you disable all third-party apps and services from starting up and you check whether the problem persists. If it doesn’t, you turn on the apps one by one to see which one causes issues!

1. Use the ‘Windows + R’ key combination on your keyboard. In the ‘Run’ dialog box type ’MSCONFIG’ and click ‘OK’.
2. Click on the ‘Boot’ tab and uncheck the ‘Safe Boot’ option (if checked).

3. Under the General tab in the same window, click to select the Selective startup option, and then click to clear the Load startup items check box to make sure it’s not checked.
4. Under the Services tab, click to select the Hide all Microsoft services check box, and then click ‘Disable all’.

5. On the Startup tab, click ‘Open Task Manager’. In the Task Manager window under the Startup tab, right click on each startup item which are enabled and select ‘Disable’.

6. After this, you will need to perform some of the most boring processes and that is enabling the Startup items one by one and restarting your computer. After that, you need to check whether the error appears again. You will need to repeat the same process even for the Services which you have disabled in Step 4.
7. Once you locate the problematic startup item or service, you can undertake action in order to solve the problem. If it is a program, you can reinstall it or repair it. If it is a service, you can disable it, etc.

Solution 2: Try Formatting the Drive to Other File System

If the cause for the error is mere mistake in the file format which could have occurred because of a variety of different things, you can also easily format the drive into a different file system such as NTFS for hard drives and exFAT for USB drives in order to resolve the problem. Even though this method will save your hard drive, it will also delete all data on it so make sure you know what you are getting into!

The solution below assumes you have a functioning Windows recovery drive which is necessary if you can’t access your hard drive or PC properly. If you don’t have it, check out just how to create it easily for Windows 10:

1. Download the Media Creation Tool software from Microsoft’s website. Open the downloaded file you just downloaded and accept the terms and conditions.
2. Select the Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC option from the initial screen.

3. The language, architecture, and other settings of the bootable drive will be chosen based on your computer’s settings, but you should uncheck the Use the recommended options for this PC in order to select the correct settings for the PC which has the password attached to it (if you are creating this on a different PC, and you probably are).
4. Click Next and click on the USB drive or DVD option when prompted to choose between USB or DVD, depending on which device you want to use to store this image on.

5. Click Next and choose the USB or DVD drive from the list which will show the storage media connected to your computer.
6. Click Next and the Media Creation Tool will proceed to download the files necessary to install create the installation device.

Now you can starting working on the solution!

1. If your computer’s system is down, you will have to use the installation media used to install windows for this process. Insert the installation drive you own or which you have just created and boot your computer.
2. You will see a Choose your keyboard layout window so choose the one you want to use. The Choose an option screen will appear so navigate to Troubleshoot >> Advanced Options >> Command Prompt.

3. Otherwise, simply search for Command Prompt, right-click on it, and choose Run as administrator. At the command prompt window, type in simply “diskpart” in a new line and click the Enter key in order to run this command.
4. This will change the Command Prompt window to enable you to run various Diskpart The first one you will run is the one which will enable you to see the complete list of all available drives. Type this in and make sure you click Enter afterwards:

DISKPART> list disk

5. Make sure you choose your drive carefully, depending on which number is assigned to it in the list of volumes. Let’s say that its number is 1. Now run the following command in order to select your required drive:

DISKPART> select disk 1

6. A message should appear saying something like “Disk 1 is the selected disk”.

Note: If you are unsure about which drive number belongs to your USB device, the easiest way to do so is to check its size at the right pane. Additionally, it’s the same number which appears in the “Where do you want to install Windows?” window where the error originally occurs.

7. In order to clean this volume, all you need to do is to type in the command displayed below, click the Enter key afterwards, and stay patient for the process to complete. The process should now be successful for a change. This set of commands will also create a Primary Partition and make it active so that you can format it without problems.

Clean
Create Partition Primary
Active

8. Finally, this last command will format the drive in the file system you choose. When considering the file system, the rule of thumb is to choose FAT32 for drives up to 4 GB of storage and NTFS for larger volumes. Let’s say you chose NTFS! Type in the following command and tap Enter afterwards:

format fs=ntfs

9. Exit Command Prompt and check to see if your device has been successfully formatted and ready to use!

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This error occurs randomly during Fallout 4 gameplay and the players have noticed that the keyboard sometimes ceases to work completely and the problem persists until the game is restarted or even longer. The problem is sometimes accompanied by mouse problems as well and the mouse sometimes receives the same treatment.

There have been plenty of useful solutions since the error originally appeared and we have chosen the ones which have helped the most users and presented them with step-by-step solutions. Follow the methods below and good luck on resolving the problem!

What Causes the Fallout 4 Keyboard not Working Problem?

There are a few causes for this serious problem which prevents players from playing normally and we have chosen them based on real feedback from the game’s players. Checking out this list might help you resolve the problem faster:

Solution 1: Edit the Preferences File

The best and the most common solution to this problem is to simply edit the preferences file located in Documents in order to disable the game controller from being used at all. This might be a problem if you change your mind later on so make sure you undo the changes if you ever wish to play with a game controller.

1. Navigate to the folder’s location in the File Explorer simply by opening a folder and clicking This PC or My Computer from the left navigation pane or by searching for this entry in the Start menu.

2. Anyway, in This PC or My Computer, double-click to open your Local Disk and navigate to Users >> Your Account’s Name >> Documents >> My Games >> Fallout 4. Windows 10 users can simply navigate to Documents after opening File Explorer from the right-side navigation menu.

3. Right-click the file called named ‘Fallout4Prefs’ and choose to open it with Notepad.
4. Use the Ctrl + F key combination or click Edit at the top menu and select the Find option from the dropdown menu in order to open the Search box.
5. Type “bGamepadEnable” in the box and change the value next to it from 1 to 0. Use the Ctrl + S key combination in order to save the changes or click File >> Save and exit Notepad.

6. Try running the game again in order to check if the Fallout 4 keyboard not working problem still appears!

If you are able to manage just enough in the game, you can always use the easier method and turn of the controller using in-game settings. This will definitely appeal more to regular users!

1. Open up Steam by double-clicking its entry on the Desktop or by searching for it in the Start menu. Windows 10 users can also search for it using Cortana or the search bar, both of them next to the Start menu.

2. Navigate to the Library tab in the Steam window, and locate Fallout 4 in the list of the games you own in your library. Right-click on the game and choose the Play Game Non-Steam users can simply double-click the game’s icon.
3. Click the Settings button from the home screen in order to open the Settings Scroll down until you locate the Controller entry and switch the option from ON to OFF. Save the changes you have made and check to see if the problem still appears.

Note: If you have decided to try out this method in order to resolve the problem with keyboard and mouse, you should definitely undo the changes you have made to the .ini file if you ever start playing the game with a game controller!

Solution 2: Disable Overwolf Overlay

This software is a favorite among PC players as it allows users to add overlay apps to the game including Game capture, Twitch streaming, TeamSpeak overlay, a browser, etc. However, it can become problematic and cause the keyboard and mouse to stop working so it’s recommended you disable it for Fallout 4.

1. Click the System Tray in order to show hidden icons or locate the Overwolf icon immediately. Right-click on it and choose the Settings option. Click on Overlay.
2. Navigate to Library >> Games and locate Fallout 4 in the list of games you have installed. Click on it once in the left pane and click the Enable overlay option in order to slide it to the left and disable it.

3. Save the changes and check to see if the problem still appears.

Solution 3: Disable Steam Overlay

This fix is a standard one for plenty of Steam game-related issues. Obviously, this method is aimed at Steam users only (users who have purchased the game via Steam) and it’s pretty much an easy method which shouldn’t be skipped while troubleshooting.

1. Open up Steam by double-clicking its entry on the Desktop or by searching for it in the Start menu. Windows 10 users can also search for it using Cortana or the search bar, both of them next to the Start menu.

2. Navigate to the Library tab in the Steam window, and locate Just Cause 2 in the list of the games you own in your library.
3. Right-click the game’s entry in the library and choose the Properties option from the context menu which will appear. Stay in the General tab in the Properties window and clear the box next to the “Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game” entry.

4. Apply the changes, exit, and try running the game. Check to see if keyboard problems still appear while playing Fallout 4!

Solution 4: Delete the Controller from Device Manager

If you are currently not using a connected game controller to play any game and if the methods above didn’t work for you, there might be a bigger problem of the game being tricked into believing you are using some of the game controllers you have installed some time ago. If you are not using that controller now, you can uninstall it using Device Manager.

1. Type “Device Manager” into the search field next to the Start menu button to open the device manager window. You can also use the Windows Key + R key combination in order to open the Run dialog box. Type devmgmt.msc in the box and click OK or Enter key.

2. Expand the “Sound, video and game controllers” section. This will display all installed similar devices your machine currently has. The controller might also be located in the Universal Serial Bus controllers
3. Right-click on each game controller you locate on the list and choose the Uninstall device option from the context menu. Make sure you repeat the same process for all gamepad entries on the list.

4. Confirm any dialog prompts, close Device Manager and restart your computer. Reopen the game and check to see if the keyboard not working problem persists.

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This SMITE in-game error appears after launching the game and being redirected in the login screen. After trying to log in, the “Bad or missing configuration” error message appears and prevents players from launching and playing the game at all.

SMITE video game is available to play both through a standalone launcher available to download from their site and from Steam. That being said, some of the methods will be aimed at Steam and some at the non-Steam players. Follow the methods we have prepared below in order to resolve this problem.

What Causes the SMITE “Bad or Missing Configuration” Error?

The error is caused by a variety of different reasons which usually have something to do with other services related to the game. The list of causes might help you figure out which scenario occurred to you and what to do in order to fix it.

Solution 1: Install or Uninstall the Hirez Service

Sometimes this service simply doesn’t install properly on people’s computers and they are unable to do anything with their installation of Smite, leading to this error appearing from the beginning. In other cases, the service appears to be corrupt and you should uninstall and let the game install it itself.

1. If you have installed the game on Steam, open up your Steam client and navigate to the Library tab in the Steam window and locate Smite in the list of games you own in the library.
2. Right-click on the game and choose the Properties entry which will appear at the top of the context menu. Navigate to the Local Files tab in the Properties window and choose the Browse Local Files

3. If the game is not installed through Steam, locate the game’s shortcut on the Desktop, right-click on it and choose Open file location from the context menu which will appear. If you don’t have a shortcut on the Desktop browse for the game’s installation folder manually (C >> Program Files >> Smite) if you didn’t change it.
4. You can also search for it in the Start menu by typing “Smite” with Start menu open, right-click the Smite entry, and choose the Open file location

5. Navigate to Binaries >> Redist and double-click to open InstallHiRezService.exe executable. If the service is installed, make sure you choose to uninstall it from within the executable. If it’s not installed, install it before reopening the game again.
6. The game should proceed to install the Service before launching so check to see if you are now able to play properly.

Solution 2: Use the Troubleshoot Option

Many players have reported that using the game’s built-in troubleshooter can help resolve the problem quite easily. The error itself is not so problematic in its nature and you should definitely check out this option before moving onto the next one!

1. If you have installed the game on Steam, open up your Steam client by double-clicking its icon from the Desktop or by searching for it in the Start menu or the round Cortana button ( or the search bar) next to it if you are a Windows 10 user.

2. Navigate to the Library tab in the Steam window and locate Smite in the list of games you own in the library.
3. Right-click on the game and choose the Play Game entry which will appear at the top of the context menu. If the game is not installed through Steam, simply locate the game’s launcher on your computer and double click on it.

4. Click the gear-like icon from the bottom left part of the Smite launcher window to open Settings. Click the Troubleshoot button and choose the Restart Services Wait for the client to perform this process and try starting the game now. Check to see if the problem is gone.

Solution 3: Install EAC

Sometimes this error appears if users haven’t installed Easy AntiCheat properly. It’s a service designed to prevent user-installed addons which serve to provide unfair advantage to players. Make sure you follow the instructions available below in order to properly install this feature and play the game without obstructions.

1. Open your Steam PC client by double-clicking its shortcut on the Desktop or by searching for it in the Start menu after clicking the Start menu button or the Search (Cortana) button.

2. After the Steam window opens, navigate to the Library tab in the Steam window at the menu located at the top of the window, and locate the Rust entry in the list.
3. Right-click the game’s icon in the library and choose the Properties button from the context menu which will open and make sure you navigate to the Local Files tab in the Properties window straight away and click the Browse Local Files.

4. You can also search for the game’s main executable as well by clicking the Start menu button or the search button next to it and typing Rust. Anyway, right-click on the executable and choose the Open file location option from the context menu which will appear.
5. Locate the EasyAntiCheat folder and double-click in order to open it. Try locating a file named ‘EasyAntiCheat_setup.exe’ (or similar), right-click on it, and choose the Run as Administrator option from the context menu.

6. Follow the instructions which will appear on-screen in order to install EAC properly. After that process is over, try launching the game and check if the “Bad or missing configuration” error appears.

Solution 4: Reinstall the Game

Reinstalling the game is the last step you should undertake in order to solve this problem. Some people may feel like this is too much but it all depends on how fast your Internet connection is because your progress is tied with your Steam or HiRez account (depending on how you installed the game) and you can simply start where you left off.

1. Click on the Start menu button and open Control Panel by searching for it or by locating it in Start menu (Windows 7 users). Alternatively, you can click on the gear icon in order to open the Settings app if you are using Windows 10 as the operating system on your computer.
2. In the Control Panel window, switch to View as: Category at the top right corner and click on Uninstall a Program under the Programs section.

3. If you are using the Settings on Windows 10, clicking on Apps section from the Settings window should open the list of all installed programs on your computer.
4. Locate Smite in the list either in Settings or Control Panel, click on it once and click the Uninstall button located in the Uninstall a program Confirm any dialog choices to uninstall the game, and follow the instructions which will appear on screen.

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We saw the introduction of many new features in Windows 10. The reintroduction of the start menu and of many new apps that came preloaded on the operating system. One such app was the Xbox App, the app allows PC users to pair with their Xbox one consoles remotely in order to play games, access gameplay capture and much more. Although it can be of use to some people the app is quite useless for the majority of PC gamers who want to squeeze the most out of their CPU and internet connection.

In this article, we will guide you on the path to completely disable or uninstall the app from Windows 10 so that it does not take up useful resources that might otherwise be used in the background while you use your computer.

Uninstalling Xbox App

In this step, we will be completely uninstalling the app from windows 10 using PowerShell commands as an administrator.

1. Click on the search bar and type “Powershell”

2.  Right-Click on the Powershell icon and Click on “Run as Administrator”

3. Type in the Following command.

   Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage

   After typing in this command press the Enter key on your keyboard

4. Wait until the process is finished and close the PowerShell

This process will completely uninstall the Xbox App from your computer however if you don’t want to completely uninstall it in the next method we will show you how to disable it.

Disabling Xbox App

If you don’t want to completely uninstall the Xbox app from windows  in this step we will be disabling it until you choose to manually enable it

1. Open the search bar and type in “Services”

2. Right-Click on the services icon and select the “Run as Administrator” option.

3. Once in there, Scroll down to the bottom of the list and you will see options related to Xbox Live.

4. Double Click on the “Xbox Accessory Management Service“
5. In the popup click on the “Stop” button

6. After this Click on the Startup type option and in the dropdown select Disabled and apply the settings

7. Similarly, double click on the “Xbox Game monitoring” option.
8. Click on “Stop” in the popup

9. Click on the Dropdown by the Startup type and select Disabled

10. Similarly, double click on the “Xbox Live Auth Manager” and click on Stop in the popup
11. After that in the Dropdown select Disabled and Apply the settings
12. Also, double click on the “Xbox Live Game Save” option and click on Stop in the popup
13. After that in the Dropdown select Disabled and  Apply the settings
14. Lastly, double click on the “Xbox Live Networking Service” option and click on Stop in the popup
15. After that in the Dropdown select Disabled and Apply the settings

This method will completely prohibit the Xbox app from using any kind of resource (except storage) on your computer.

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Windows 10 is a series of personal computer operating systems produced by Microsoft as part of its Windows NT family of operating systems. It is the successor to Windows 8.1 and was released to manufacturing on July 15, 2015, and broadly released for retail sale on July 29, 2015. Windows 10 receives new builds on an ongoing basis, which are available at no additional cost to users.

Windows 10 can be installed through the official Microsoft disk or through their website. The operating system features support to be installed through USB, DVD, or CD. But installing the Windows 10 on an External Hard Drive can be a tricky business therefore in this article, we will teach you the easiest methods to install the operating system on an External Hard Drive.

How to Install Windows 10 on External Hard Drive?

If you try to use the media creation tool in order to make a bootable External Hard Drive you might end up with an error. Therefore, in this process, we will make sure that all the errors are removed and the bootable Hard Drive is created successfully for which perform the following steps:

1. Plug in your External Hard Drive through USB
2. Now we will format the Hard Drive to NTFS make sure to back up any data on the Hard Drive
3. Type “This PC” in the search bar on the taskbar

4. Right-Click on the “This PC” icon and select “Manage”

5. In the Computer Management Window, Double click on the “Disk Management” option under the Storage heading on the left side

6. It will take a few moments to recognize the Hard Drives attached to the computer
7. After it shows all the Hard Drives attached to the computer, right-click on the name of your External Hard Drive and click on “Format”

8. Select File Type as “NTFS” and check the “quick format” box before you click OK

9. A warning will pop up that will tell you that all the files on the Hard Drive will be lost, select OK if you want to continue

10. It will take just a few seconds and your Hard Drive will be formatted into NTFS
11. Now that the Drive is in the NTFS format, download Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from here
12. After downloading the Media Creation tool, run it
13. It will take a few minutes to get things ready, after that, it will ask you whether you want to “upgrade your PC” or “Create Installation Media“, Select the “Create Installation Media” option.

14. Now it will prompt you to select Language, Architecture and the Edition of the Windows.

15. Select the “use recommended settings” option or edit it to your preference and click on next
16. After that, it will ask you to choose which media you want to use, Select the ISO option and Click next

17. Now select the path in which you want to download the ISO and click on Save
18. This will download the Windows 10 ISO to the location that you selected
19. Now download “wintousb” from here
20. Once downloaded, run the program and install it
21. After the program is installed, open it and click on OK in the checking for updated prompt message

22. Click on the “Browse For Folder” option in the top right and select the path where you downloaded the Windows 10 ISO

23. Select the edition of Windows 10 that you want to install and click on “Next”

24. Click on the Dropdown and select your External Hard Drive

25. Select your Hard Drive in both “System Partition” and “Boot Partition” Options, make sure Legacy mode is selected and click on “Next”

26. Now wait until the Windows is installed on the Hard Drive
27. Once it is installed, restart the computer and press F2, Del or F12 button to get into the bios
28. In the bios navigate to the “boot options” and select ‘Boot Mode” as “Legacy Support‘ and “Boot Priority” as “Legacy First“.
29. Now save your changes and reboot.
30. Windows 10 should now be installed on the “External Hard Drive“

This process will install Windows 10 on the External Hard Drive and windows can now boot remotely on any computer that supports the architecture.

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Call of Duty: WWII is a first-person shooter video game developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision. It was released worldwide on November 3, 2017, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is the fourteenth main installment in the Call of Duty series and the first title in the series to be set primarily during World War II since Call of Duty: World at War in 2008.

However, we have received many reports of an “Error Code 5: The game will now restart due to an update failure” message popping up while trying to log in to the game. This particular error prohibits the user from logging in to the multiplayer game and numerous reports of the error have been received. In this article, we will discuss some of the causes of the error and try to eradicate them with viable and easy solutions that will be explained in a step by step process.

What causes the “Error Code 5” in Call of Duty: WW2?

This particular issue arises when the game cannot download updates from the servers, every time you connect to the game certain log files are updated so the problem is not specific only to new updates it is a general error that is caused while trying to connect to the servers due to

Now that you have a basic understanding of the nature of the problem we will move forward towards the solutions.

Solution 1: Replacing Files

As we discussed before sometimes due to the sudden termination of the game or due to any other reason certain files of the game can get corrupted which can be the cause of the error therefore in this step we will be replacing the files in your game directory for that

1. Navigate to the folder your game is installed in by default it should be

   steam > steamapps > common > codww2

2. Open the folder titled “Main“
3. Now download these Files and copy them into that folder (make sure you select copy and replace option while copying)

4. Now try to start your game and log in

Note: Make sure to back up the files in the “Main” folder before replacing them

This should fix the issues with corrupt game files if this solution does not work for you. Move on to the next:

Solution 2: Switching Connections

Another possible thing that could be triggering the error might be your IP address so in this step, we will be switching your internet connection in order to update the game files and them switching back again for that

1. Enable the Data Connection on your mobile device
2. Enable the Hotspot tethering in your mobile

3. Connect the mobile to your PC via hotspot
4. Now try to log into the game and update the files
5. The game should prompt you to restart after the files are updated
6. After restarting, switch back to your original internet connection and try to start the game

If the error still persists then there might be one last fix that we can try before totally reinstalling the game.

Solution 3: Updating Through LocalPlay

LocalPlay is a feature that the COD series has which lets you play with your friends in person via split-screen mode. This feature is also a part of the Cod: WW2 game and it can be used to try to update the game.

1. Open up the game
2. Before selecting the “Play Online” option select the “Local Play” option

3. Now the game should automatically begin to download some updates inside that menu
4. When the game is done restart your game and try to connect to the online servers

These troubleshooting steps should fix your issues with the game but if they still do not fix the issues then you can try to reinstall the game or contact customer support

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FiveM is a modification facility for Grand Theft Auto V that allows the users to network capabilities and an empty map. They can play on modified dedicated servers. It also allows users to create custom GTA Online Missions and heists. FiveM allows its users to use native functions integrated into the GTA V code. If you are not into “Coding” you can also use the application to directly connect to the GTA servers. The servers will prompt you to download the Mods installed on them but after that, the user does not have to do anything further.

However, quite recently we have been receiving numerous reports of the application crashing while trying to launch or being stuck on the loading screen. In this article, we will tell about the cause of the issue and provide you with viable solutions that will ensure complete eradication of the problem.

What Causes the Launching Problem in FiveM?

The exact cause of the launching problem with FiveM couldn’t be specified however we have estimated a few possible causes which are

Now that you are aware of the nature of the situation we will be moving on towards the solutions.

Solution 1: Disabling the Integrated GPU

If your computer has two GPUs then trying to disable the integrated GPU from interfering with the app might help with the problem therefore in this step we will be completely handing over the graphics processing of the application to the dedicated GPU for which

1. Click on the “Search Bar” in the taskbar and type in “Device Manager“.

2. Click on the Device Manager icon

3. Double-Click on the “Display Adapter” option

4. In the Dropdown Select the Integrated GPU model that your device has
5. Right-Click on it and Select Disable

6. Now try to Run FiveM

This will completely Disable your integrated GPU if the application still does not Launch then move on towards the next step.

Note: This step is only for the people with a sperate dedicated GPU.

Solution 2: Verifying Integrity of Game Files

In this step, we will be verifying the integrity of the GTA V game files in order to make sure that no game file has been corrupted or is missing and then try to open the FiveM launcher for this

1. Navigate to your game installation folder
2. In the folder when you scroll down you will see the “GTAVlauncher.exe“
3. Right-Click on that and select create a shortcut

4. Right-Click on the shortcut and select Properties

5. In the properties, you will see target next to which the address of the shortcut will be written
6. Click on the address and at the end add “-verify” with space

7. Now hit Apply and close the window
8. After that double-click on the shortcut
9. This will open up the shortcut in verification mode

10. This mode will verify all of the game files and make sure that no game file has been corrupted or misplaced.
11. After the Launcher is done verifying the game files, launch the game through GTAV.exe and wait till the game loads to the “Main Menu“
12. Once in the Main Menu exit the game and try to open FiveM

This process should solve any problem that the game has related to corrupt or missing game files. If your issue is not resolved by this step move on to the next

Solution 3: Disabling Firewall and Antivirus

It is also possible that the windows firewall or the antivirus installed on your system is interfering with certain elements of the game or the application. Therefore, in this step, we will be completely disabling the Windows Firewall and the Windows Defender.

1. Click on the Start Menu and select the Settings icon

2. In Control Panel click on the Update & Security option

3. On the Left side click on Windows Security

4. Click on the “Virus & Threat Protection” option

5. A new window will open up, select “Manage settings” Under the “Virus & Threat Protection” heading

6. Turn Off both “Real-Time Protection” and “Cloud Delivered Protection”

7. Now click on the Firewall & Network Protection icon on the left side

8. Click on the type of network that has “(active)” written at the end

9. Turn off Windows Firewall

10. This will turn off both Windows Defender and the Windows Firewall
11. Verify your game files as indicated in the second solution and try to run FiveM

This step should eliminate any hurdles that the game or the application might be facing in making contact with the servers. If this step still does not solve the issue then you can try to reinstall the game and the application or contact customer support.

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Some Windows users are getting the ‘Windows can’t stop your Generic Volume Device’ error when trying to eject an external hard drive or a flash USB drive. Affected users are reporting that they tried to kill all processes and stop all services but the issue is still occurring. The issue is confirmed to occur on Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

What is causing the “Windows can’t stop your Generic Volume Device” error?

We investigated this particular issue by looking at various user reports and the repair strategies that affected users have been using to resolve this particular problem. Based on our investigations, there are several common scenarios that might end up triggering this particular error message:

If you’re currently struggling to resolve the  ‘Windows can’t stop your Generic Volume Device’ error, this article will provide you with a few troubleshooting guides. Down below, you’ll find a collection of methods that other users in a similar situation have used to get the issue resolved.

For the best results, follow the methods in the order that they are presented since they are ordered by efficiency and severity. One of them is bound to resolve the issue on your particular scenario.

Method 1: Ending the explorer.exe process

One quick fix that a lot of affected users have been using is to simply close the explorer.exe process. This is confirmed to work on Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

However, several affected users have reported that while the method has helped them circumvent the  ‘Windows can’t stop your Generic Volume Device’, the fix was only temporary and it returned the next time they tried to remove the USB-powered drive.

But if you’re looking for a quick way to resolve the error, here’s how to end the explorer.exe  process:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open up Task Manager.
2. Inside Task Manager, go to the Processes tab and look for exporer.exe (Windows Explorer on Windows 10).
3. Once you manage to locate the process, right-click on it and choose End task.

   Note: Another alternative to this method is to do a system restart and perform the same operation that was triggering the error immediately after the initial system startup.

4. Once the explorer.exe process has been ended, repeat the action that was previously triggering the error and see if the issue has been resolved.

If you’re still seeing the ‘Windows can’t stop your Generic Volume Device’ error or you’re looking for a more lasting fix, move down to the next method below.

Method 2: Configuring drive for quick removal 

If you’re encountering the issue on with a USB h, it’s very likely that the reason why you’re encountering this issue is that the drive that you’re encountering the issue with is not configured for quick removal. Fortunately, you can correct it to the default behavior by following a set of simple instructions.

Here’s what you need to do to configure your USB drive for quick removal:

1. Open File Explorer (My computer on Windows 8.1 or older), right-click on the drive that is triggering the issue and choose Properties.
2. Go to the Hardware tab, select the drive you’re targeting from the All disk drives list and choose Properties.
3. In the Properties window of your USB drive, go to the General tab and click on Change settings.
4. Inside the Properties menu of your USB device, go to the Policies tab and select Quick removal under Removal Policy.
5. Click Ok and restart your computer to enforce the changes.
6. At the next startup, repeat the action that was previously triggering the issue and see if the error is still popping up.

If you’re still encountering the ‘Windows can’t stop your Generic Volume Device’ error, move down to the next method below.

Method 3: Configuring the USB drive to function ‘Offline’

Some users have managed to resolve the issue by using the Disk Management utility to configure the USB-powered drive to function in Offline mode. Forcing your drive in offline mode will likely kill any link that might be triggering the ‘Windows can’t stop your Generic Volume Device’ error.

Here’s a quick guide on configuring the USB drive to function in Offline mode:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Then, type “diskmgmt.msc” and press Enter to open up the Disk Management utility. If prompted by the UAC (User Account Control).

2. Inside the Disk Management utility, right-click on your USB device that is triggering the issue and choose Offline.

3. Recreate the same operation that was previously triggering the ‘Windows can’t stop your Generic Volume Device’ error and see if the issue has been resolved.

If you’re still encountering the same error message, move down to the next method below.

Method 4: Changing the Drive letter

As it turns out, this particular issue can also be fixed by using a simple trick to simply change the affected drive letter. This will not even condition you to keep using a different letter since you can change it right back and the ‘Windows can’t stop your Generic Volume Device’ error will not reoccur.

This fix is effective because when you change the drive letter, you’ll also disconnect the drive from all processes that are currently using it. After this process is complete, you will be able to unmount the drive the usual way.

Here’s a quick guide on how to  change the drive letter:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Then, type “diskmgmt.msc” and press Enter to open up  Disk Management. When prompted by the UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to grant administrative privileges.

2. Inside the Disk Management utility, move down to the first menu and locate the drive that is causing the issue. Then, right-click on it and choose Change Drive Letter and Paths.
   

3. From the Change Drive Letter and Paths menu, click on Change. Then, enable the toggle associated with Assign the following drive letter and select a different letter from the list. Click Ok to save the changes.

4. You will get a warning message. When you see it, click Yes to confirm.|

5. After the modifications are complete, restart your computer and see if the issue has been resolved. If it is, you can revert to the previous drive letter by reverse-engineering the steps above.

If this method wasn’t effective and you’re still encountering the  ‘Windows can’t stop your Generic Volume Device’ error, move down to the next method below.

Method 5: Changing the file system to FAT32

Some users have managed to resolve the issue simply by changing the file system to FAT32. Even though most affected users have reported that the ‘Windows can’t stop your Generic Volume Device’ error was no longer occurring with FAT32, you will be unable to copy files over 4GB.

If that’s not a big issue for you, here’s a quick guide on how to change the file system to FAT32:

1. Open File Explorer (My Computer), right-click on the drive that is showing the error message and choose Format.

2. Inside the Format menu, set the File System to FAT32 using the drop-down menu below.

   Note: If you’re in a hurry, it’s best to check the Quick Format checkbox under Format options. This ensures that the process won’t take more than 10 minutes.

3. Once the process is complete, restart your computer and see if the issue is resolved at the next startup.

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Some Windows users are encountering the ‘There are currently no power options available’ error when trying to click the Power icon from the startup menu. The issue is mostly reported to occur on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Affected users report that they suddenly lost all available power options – They can no longer use the Shutdown, Restart, Sleep or Hibernate options from the Power Options.

What is causing the ‘No Power Options available’ error in Windows Power Options?

We investigated this particular issue by looking at various user reports. We also looked at the various repair strategies that affected users deployed to resolve this particular issue. From what we gathered, there are several common culprits that are known to trigger this particular issue:

If you’re currently searching for a fix that will resolve the ‘There are currently no power options available’ error, this article will provide you with several troubleshooting steps.  Down below, you’ll find a collection of methods that other users in a similar situation deployed to resolve the issue.

Keep in mind that not all methods will be applicable to your scenario, so it’s best to follow the potential fixes in the order that they are presented. One is bound to resolve the issue in your particular scenario.

Method 1: Running the Windows Power troubleshooter

Before trying any of the other potential repair strategies, let’s start by making sure that your operating system is not capable of resolving the issue automatically. Some affected users have reported that the issue was fixed after they ran the Power troubleshooter.

This repair method is mostly confirmed to be effective on Windows 10, but you can also use it on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Here’s how to run the Windows Power troubleshooter:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Then, type “ms-settings:troubleshoot” and press Enter to open the Troubleshoot tab of the Settings app.

   Note: If you’re using an OS version older than Windows 10, use type this command instead (in the Run box): “control.exe /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting“

2. Inside the Troubleshooting tab, scroll down to Find and fix other problems and click on Power. Then, click on Run the troubleshooter to launch the Power troubleshooter.

3. Wait to until the initial scan is complete. If any issue is identified, click on Apply this fix and follow the on-screen prompts to apply the repair strategy.
   
4. Once the fix is successfully applied, restart your computer and see if the issue has been resolved.

If you’re still encountering the ‘There are currently no power options available’, move down to the next method below.

Method 2: Using Command Prompt to restore the Power Options

Some users have managed to resolve the issue by running a command inside an elevated Command Prompt window. There are two main commands that affected users have successfully used to resolve the ‘There are currently no power options available’. 

We advise you to deploy both in the order recommended by us and see if one manages to resolve the issue for you.

Here’s a quick guide on how to do this:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Then, type “cmd” and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open up an elevated Command prompt. When prompted by the UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to add administrative privileges.

2. Inside the elevated Command Prompt, run the following command to restore the default Power schemes and press Enter:

   powercfg –restoredefaultschemes

3. Restart your computer and see if the issue has been resolved at the next startup. If you’re still encountering the same issue at the next boot, follow step 1 again and continue with step 4 below.
4. Inside the elevated Command Prompt, type/paste the following command and press Enter:

   secedit /configure /cfg %windir%\inf\defltbase.inf /db defltbase.sdb /verbose

5. Once the command has been successfully processed, restart your computer to enforce the changes.

If the issue is still not resolved and you’re still encountering the ‘There are currently no power options available’, move down to the next method below.

Method 3: Running SFC / DISM scans

There’s also a chance that the issue is caused by system file corruption. Some users struggling to resolve the ‘There are currently no power options available’ error have managed to fix the problem by running one (or both) of the following built-in utilities:  SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing Management).

SFC uses a local backup to replace corrupted files while DISM uses the Windows Update component to retrieve clean files over the internet. Here’s a quick guide on how to initiate both scans:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Then, type “cmd” and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open up an elevated Command Prompt. If prompted by the UAC (User Account Control) choose Yes to grant administrative privileges.

2. Inside the elevated Command Prompt, run the following command to initiate a System File Checker scan:

   sfc /scannow

3. Once the SFC scan is complete, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
4. If you’re still encountering the same issue at the next startup, follow step 1 again to open another elevated Command Prompt window and type the following command to initiate a DISM scan:

   dism /online / cleanup-image /restorehealth

5. Once the scan is complete, restart your computer again and see if the issue is still occurring.

If you’re still encountering the same ‘There are currently no power options available’ error at the next system startup, move down to the next method below.

Method 4: Using the Local Security Policy tool

You might also be encountering this particular issue due to some inconsistencies with your username. Several users finding themselves in a similar situation have managed to get the issue resolved by opening the Local Security Policy tool and modifying some User Rights Assignment policy to reflect the exact username that you are using.

This procedure is confirmed to be effective on both Windows 10 and Windows 8.1.

This seems to suggest that the issue might also be caused by a permission issue. Here’s a quick guide on using the Local Security Policy tool to make the necessary modifications:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a  Run box. Then, type “secpol.msc” and press Enter to open up the Local Pool Security Policy Editor.

2. Inside the Local Security Policy menu, expand the Local Policies menu tab and go to User Rights Assignment.
3. Next, move over to the right-hand side menu and double-click on Create a token object.

4. Then, right-click on Shutdown the system and choose Properties.

5. Inside the Shut down the system Properties screen, select Backup Operators and then click on the Add User or Group button. With the Select Users or Groups window opened, minimized it for now until we get the necessary information.

6. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Then, type “control” and press Enter to open up the Classic Control Panel interface.  Then, go to User Accounts > Configure advanced user profile properties and copy the name of your profile.

7. Return to the window you previously minimized at step 5 and type the exact username that you found inside User Profiles. Then, click on Check Names and then on Ok.
   

8. Hit Apply to save the changes, then sign out & in again to check if the issue has been resolved.

If you’re still encountering the same ‘There are currently no power options available’ error, move down to the next method below.

Method 5: Using Registry Editor to modify the NoClose policy

There’s one certain Registry Editor hack that a lot of affected users have used to resolve the ‘There are currently no power options available’ error and get the power options back.

This particular fix involves using Registry Editor to locate and modify the NoClose value located in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer. Setting the value of NoClose to 0 has resolved the issue for several users struggling to resolve the same issue.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Then, type “regedit” and press Enter to open up the Registry Editor utility. When prompted by the UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to grant admin privileges.

2. Inside the Registry Editor, navigate to the following location manually (using the left pane) or simply paste it inside the navigation bar and hit Enter:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

3. Once you reach the Explorer key, move over to the right-hand pane and double-click on NoClose.

4. Change the Value data of NoClose to 0 and click OK.
5. Restart your computer and see if this method has been successful.

If you’re still encountering the issue at the next startup, move down to the next method below.

Method 6: Using a System restore point

Some affected users have only been able to resolve the ‘There are currently no power options available’ error by doing a System Restore. This procedure uses a restore point that was previously created to restore the machine state to a previous point in time.

Note: This method is only applicable if you manage to identify a restore point that was created before the apparition of this particular issue.

Keep in mind that while this method has the potential of resolving this particular issue, mounting an older state also means that you will also lose any applications or files that you’ve installed/worked on since the restore point was created.

If  you decide to go through with it, here’s a quick guide on doing a System Restore:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Then, type “rstrui” and press Enter to open up the System Restore wizard.

2. Inside the System Restore wizard, hit Next at the first prompt.
3. Then, make sure that the box associated with Show more restore points is checked. Once all your available system restore points are visible, select one older than the apparition of the issue and click Next again to proceed.

4. Hit Finish to launch the restoring process. After clicking this button, your computer will restart and the older state will be mounted.

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Radeon is a brand of computer products, including graphics processing units, random-access memory, RAM disk software, and solid-state drives, produced by Radeon Technologies Group (formerly AMD Vision), a division of Advanced Micro Devices. The brand was launched in 2000 by ATI Technologies, which was acquired by AMD in 2006

However, recently there have been many reports of an error while trying to open the AMD Radeon settings the software displays the message “Radeon settings are currently not available please try again after connect“. This problem mostly seems to affect users who install a fresh set of drivers or a clean copy of windows and it is a driver related issue. In this article, we will inform you about some causes of this problem and try our best to provide you with viable solutions in a step by step manner.

What Causes the “Radeon Settings are currently not available” error?

The cause of the error is often not specified and may be caused to a few general misconfigurations some of which may be

Now that you have a basic understanding of the nature of the problem we will move forward towards the solutions.

Solution 1: Reinstalling Drivers

In this step we will be making a clean installation of the GPU drivers, this will make sure to eradicate the corrupt drivers and we will install the latest drivers provided by the AMD’s official site for that

1. Download the Display Driver Uninstaller from here
2. After that extract it and open the folder it was extracted in
3. Inside the folder click on the “DisplayDriverUninstaller.exe”

4. It is recommended that you boot into the safe mode before this process, however, if you have not booted into safe mood then once you run the “.exe” you will see a warning simply close it by clicking on the “x” button in the top right-hand corner of the warning message.

5. After that on the top left select the “Options” tab

6. Under that tab, you will have to specify certain settings for a clean uninstall to make sure to check all the boxes

7. Now it will select your GPU vendor from the drop-down box on the right side

8. After that, you will see certain cleanup methods we recommend you to select the Clean and do not restart one

9. This will completely uninstall your GPU Drivers and delete all the registry items
10. Now open the AMD’s Official site from here
11. Select your GPU model and click on Submit

12. This will redirect you to another page over there select your operating system and click on Download

13. After the software has downloaded click on it and install it.

Try to Open the Radeon settings now if the problem was with the corruption of drivers it should be solved by now

Solution 2: Changing Driver Version

Sometimes it might be possible that the latest Radeon Drivers might not be compatible with the GPU that you are using therefore in this step we will be selecting a specific driver and seeing as to which one works the best with your GPU for that

1. Uninstall the Drivers as instructed in the first Solution
2. After you have successfully uninstalled your drivers open the official AMD website and select your GPU to make and Windows version
3.  This time instead of installing the one on top navigate to the oldest one and install that
4. If that Driver works keep on upgrading one after the other until you reach the one that doesn’t work simply uninstall that and move to the last one that worked
5. Now in order to disable windows from automatically updating the driver
6. Press Windows + R,type “gpedit.msc” and press OK

7. Under the Computer Configuration Panel double click on Administrative Templates

8. Now navigate to System>Device Installation>Device Installation Restrictions

9. Now in the Right-Hand side of the Window double click on “Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs”

10. A popup appears select enable and click on show

11. Type in the Hardware ID of your GPU and click on OK
    (you can find the ID of your GPU by navigating to Device Manager > [your device] > Properties > Details > Hardware IDs)

12. Click on Apply

This will make sure that windows do not automatically update your drivers to the ones that don’t work. Also, if this step does not solve your problem then install a fresh copy of windows and try to install your drivers on that.

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Some users are reportedly unable to use WebGL-based sites like WebGL Earth, Shadertoy, etc. The message that comes up is ‘WebGL is not supported‘. Although the message is much more common with Google Chrome, it’s also confirmed to appear with other browsers (Opera & Firefox). The issue is not exclusive to a certain Windows version, but it’s mostly reported to occur with systems using an older GPU model.

What is WebGL?

WebGL is a JavaScript API used for rendering interactive 2D and 3D graphics without the use of plug-ins within any compatible web browser. Although WebGL is fully integrated with most web standards, it’s still depended on GPU support and might not be available on older devices.

The main usage of WebGL is the implementation of GPU-accelerated usage of physics, effects and image processing as part of the web page canvas. The original author of WebGL is the Mozilla Foundation.

What is causing the ‘WebGL not supported’ issue?

We investigated this particular issue by looking at various user reports and the repair strategies that they themselves deployed to get this particular issue resolved. Based on what we gathered, there are several common scenarios that will trigger this particular issue:

If you’re looking for a way to resolve the ‘WebGL is not supported‘ error on your browser, this article will provide you with several troubleshooting steps. Down below, you’ll find a collection of methods that other users in a similar situation have used to get the issue resolved.

Method 1: Check if your browser version supports WebGL 

Keep in mind that not all browser versions will support WebGL. If your browser version is severely outdated, you might be seeing this error message because your browser is not equipped to handle WebGL.

Almost all the recent browser versions are equipped to handle Web GL, but there are some exceptions. For example, WebGL is not supported on Opera Mini regardless of what version you’re using.

A quick way to check if your browser version supports WebGL is to check this table (here). You can easily see which browser versions are equipped to handle WebGL.

Since all of the popular browsers are currently supporting WebGL with the latest desktop versions, you will probably be able to resolve the issue by updating to the latest build available.

If you’ve ensured that your current browser version is equipped to support WebGL and you’re still encountering the ‘WebGL is not supported‘ error, move down to the next method below.

Method 2: Enabling hardware acceleration on your browser

One possible reason why you might be encountering the ‘WebGL is not supported‘ error is that hardware acceleration is disabled in your web browser. The WebGL technology is dependent on hardware acceleration, so you’ll need to take the appropriate steps to ensure that hardware acceleration is enabled on your browser.

Since the steps of enabling hardware acceleration are different from browser to browser, we’ve created separate guides for all the most popular web browsers. Please follow the one applicable to the browser that you’re using:

Enabling hardware acceleration on Chrome

1. Click on the action menu (three dot icon) in the top-right corner and then click on Settings.
2. Inside the Settings menu, scroll down to the bottom of the list and click on Advanced to make the advanced settings options visible.
3. Scroll down to the System tab and check the toggle associated with Use hardware acceleration when available.
4. Click the Relaunch button to make the enforce the change.

Enabling hardware acceleration on Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Firefox and go to to the action button (top-right corner) and click on Options.
2. Then, in the Options menu, scroll down to Performance and disable the checkbox associated with Use recommended performance settings.
3. With the recommended performance settings disabled, enable the checkbox associated with Use hardware acceleration when available.
4. Restart your browser to force the changes to take effect.

Enabling hardware acceleration on Opera

1. Click the Opera icon (top-left corner) and choose Settings from the menu.
2. Inside the Settings menu, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click the Advanced button to make the hidden settings options visible.
3. Scroll down to the System tab and enable the toggle associated with Use hardware acceleration when available.

If you’re still encountering the error even after enabling hardware acceleration, move down to the next method below.

Method 3: Upgrading graphics drivers

Since WebGL is depended on GPU support, older graphics drivers might end up causing the ‘WebGL is not supported‘ error. If your system is equipped to support WebGL, you might be able to resolve the issue by just by making sure that you’re using the latest graphics drivers available.

If you have Windows 10, you can do this easily by using Device Manager to update your graphics drivers. Here’s how:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Then, type “devmgmt.msc” and press Enter to open Device Manager.

2. Inside Device Manager, expand the drop-down menu associated with Display adapters. Then, right-click on your graphics card and choose Update driver.

   Note: If you’re using a system that has both a dedicated & integrated GPU, it’s best to update both. Also, make sure that you’re using a stable Internet connection.

3. From the next screen, click on Search automatically for updated driver software, then follow the on-screen prompts to search for the newest driver.

4. Wait until the driver is fully downloaded, then follow through with the installation to set up the newer driver.

5. Once the newer driver has been installed, restart your computer to complete the installation.

    

6. Open your browser again and see if you are now able to view WebGL content.

If you have an older Windows version or Device Manager fails to identify a newer driver version, you’ll need to track down the latest version for your particular GPU model and install it manually.

Fortunately, every major GPU manufacturer has proprietary software that will automatically identify the appropriate driver and install it for you. Just use the software appropriate to your GPU manufacturer:

• GeForce Experience – Nvidia
• Adrenalin – AMD
• Intel Driver – Intel

If you’re still encountering the same issue even after updating your GPU drivers, move down to the next method below.

Method 4: Installing a newer Windows version (if applicable)

Since GPU rendering has been removed in Windows XP by most browsers (due to security reasons), so you’ll likely need to install a newer Windows version if you wish to use WebGL.

Or, if you insist on using WebGL with Windows XP, you can do it by using an older Chromium version.  If this scenario is applicable to you, settle for a Chromium version older than build 291976.

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The release of Skyrim Special Edition introduced a new era in Skyrim where players can mod their gameplay. Users usually have to manipulate the game using mod managers and copy files here and there as well.

As you might have guessed, with so much control comes problems. One of these problems is the case where Skyrim doesn’t launch at all. It either gets stuck in a small loading screen or nothing happens when you open the executable. This error message has been there since the nemesis of the game and troubles people every now and then.

What causes Skyrim not to Launch?

Skyrim has a lot of different components running side by side. After doing extensive research and analyzing user cases, we came up with a list of what might cause your Skyrim not to launch.

Before you start implementing the solutions, make sure that you are logged in as an administrator on your computer. Furthermore, you should also have an active and open internet connection without proxies and VPNs.

Solution 1: Checking Installed Mods

If you are using several mods to change the gameplay or add some features, it is advised that you disable these mods and try launching the game again properly. Mods change the core files of the game and tweak the behavior. If there is some mod which is clashing with the settings, it is best to remove that mod and try launching the game.

If you are not using any mods, you should make sure that your game is updated to the latest build released. Usually, when launched from Steam, the game is automatically updated. However, if you are playing in offline mode, it is advised that you go online and install the latest build.

Solution 2: Refreshing Skyrim Files

If mods are not giving any trouble/are disabled and you are still experiencing the issue, it usually means that your Skyrim game files have some problem. Game files get corrupt all the time and it is nothing to worry about. In this solution, we will navigate to your Skyrim directory and delete the installation files manually. Then we will launch Steam again and verify the integrity of game files.

When we verify the integrity, Steam checks the online manifest against your installed files and replaces/create new files accordingly. Since the directory will be deleted, all the files will be created anew.

1. Press Windows + E to launch the Windows Explorer. Once in the application, navigate to the following directories:

C:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim

C:\Users\"User name"\Documents\MyGames\Skyrim

Note: The directories shown here are default. If you have the games installed to some other location, you should navigate there.

2. Now delete all the contents of the folder. Now restart your computer before proceeding.
3. Open your Steam application and click on Games from the top bar. Now select Skyrim from the left column, right-click it and select Properties.
4. Once in Properties, click on Local Files category and select Verify Integrity of Game Files.

5. Now, wait until the process is complete. Restart your computer after the verification is complete and launch Skyrim again. Check if you can launch the game properly.

Solution 3: Checking SKSE

Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) is used for extensive mod programs and for managing them. It should be noted that even though SKSE has a huge follower base, it is still under development and undergoes periodic updates every now and then.

According to our research, we saw that almost 70% of the users who were experiencing the game not launching had problematic SKSE installed on their computers. Since this mod manager tries to manage all the mods running instantaneously on your computer, there are chances that it might conflict with the game.

You check our article on Fix: SKYUI Error Code 1 and check how to install SKSE properly. It should be noted that your SKSE client should be up to date all the times.

Solution 4: Refreshing Steam Completely

If you fail to solve Skyrim not launching even after following all the solutions, it probably means that there is a problem with your Steam installation. It is possible that your Steam files are damaged beyond repair. Make sure that you backup your data and have the credentials at your hand before proceeding.

Here we will attempt at only replacing the core Steam installation files and try not to get your downloaded game data deleted. First, we will repair the Steam library files and if that doesn’t work, we will refresh the application manually.

You can read our article on how to refresh your Steam files. You can create a temporary backup in case things go bad.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a free-to-play, digital collectible card game developed by Konami for Microsoft Windows, iOS and Android devices, based on the trading card game of the same name. After an initial beta period, the game was first released in Japan on November 17, 2016, and then released to the rest of the world on January 11, 2017. The Windows version was released worldwide via Steam on November 17, 2017.

However, recently there have been many reports of a “Server Error” on the game followed by a code. This problem prohibits PC players from playing the game online. In this article, we will inform you about the causes of the problem and provide you with viable solutions which will ensure the eradication of the problem.

What Causes Server Error in Yu-Gi-Oh?

The server error on “Yu-Gi-OH! duel links” is not specified to a specific cause but there are only a few hurdles that can be the root of the problem which are:

Now that you are aware of the nature of the problem we will move on towards the solutions

Solution 1: Disconnect VPN, Proxy

If you are connected to the internet through a Virtual Private Network or a Proxy Server we would recommend you to disconnect and connect directly to the internet. Sometimes the game has problems connecting to the internet if you are connected through another server. The game might be unable to contact the servers so the most basic troubleshooting step would be to disconnect all VPN and Proxy servers.

Solution 2: Restart Your Internet

Sometimes the internet modem might be causing issues connecting to the game servers therefore in this solution we will restart your internet completely by power cycling your router which will completely reinitialize the configurations and help resolve the error states.

1. Unplug power from your Internet Router

2. Wait for 5 minutes
3. Plug power back into your Internet Router
4. Start your streaming device after 5 minutes to see if it works

Note: Sometimes the game servers are under maintenance if so you will not be able to play until the developers put the servers back online.

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Several users are reporting that their Excel program keeps generating the following error message when they try to open a spreadsheet: ‘Excel found unreadable content’. Some affected users report that the issue only occurs with a particular document while others argue that the problem is occurring with every document that they try to open with Excel.

What is causing the ‘Excel found unreadable content’ error?

We investigated this particular issue by looking at various user reports and the repair strategies that some affected users have deployed successfully to resolve the issue. Based on what we gathered, there are several  common culprits that are known to trigger this particular issue:

If you’re struggling to resolve the same error message, this article will provide you with several troubleshooting steps. Down below, you’ll find several potential repair strategies that users trying to resolve the same problem have successfully used.

If you want to be as efficient as possible, follow the methods in the order that they are presented – they are ordered by efficiency and difficulty.

Method 1: Opening Excel with Admin privileges

One quick fix that might circumvent the issue is to open Excel as an administrator first, and only then open the Excel file that is triggering the ‘Excel found unreadable content’ error. Most commonly, this is reported to occur on computers in which the active user account doesn’t have admin access.

Here’s a quick guide on ensuring that Excel has admin privileges before opening the file:

1. Right-click on the Excel launcher and choose Run as Administrator. When prompted by the UAC (User Account Control) click on Yes to grant administrative privileges.

2. Once Excel is opened with admin privileges, open the file that was previously throwing the ‘Excel found unreadable content’ error.

If you’re still seeing the same error message even when Excel is opened with admin privileges, move down to the next method below.

Method 2: Moving the file into a different folder

Although there’s no official explanation of why this fix is effective, a lot of users have reported that hey successfully resolve the issue just by moving the Excel file from one folder to another.

If you’re after a quick fix, simply cut and paste the file that is triggering the  ‘Excel found unreadable content’ error in a different location and see if the issue is resolved.

If this workaround doesn’t resolve the issue or you’re looking for a permanent fix, move down to the next methods below.

Method 3: Saving the file as Web Page

One popular workaround that a lot of affected users have reported as a “satisfactory” resolution to the  ‘Excel found unreadable content’ error is to save the file as a Web Page and then open the .html file in Excel and save the file back to a .xls format.

While this doesn’t treat the source of the issue, it’s a fast workaround if you don’t have time to spend troubleshooting the issue thoroughly. Here’s what you need to work around the error message by saving the file as Web Page:

1. Open the page that is showing the error and click Yes at the error prompt. Then, go to File, choose Save As and click on browse. Next, type in a name for the file (next fo Filename) and select Web Page (.htm, html.) from the drop-down menu associate with Save as type. Then, hit Save to convert the file into a .html file.

2. Open Excel, and go to File > Open and browse to the file that you previously converted to the HTML file format and choose Open.

3. Once the HTML file is opened in Excel, go to File > Save > Save As and save the file as Excel 97-2003 (.xls).

   Once the file has been converted to XLS, you should no longer be encountering the issue.

But in case you’re still seeing the ‘Excel found unreadable content’ error when trying to open the file, move down to the next method below.

Method 4: Installing the Visual Basic component (Office 2010/2013)

As it turns out, this particular error can occur if the Visual Basic component is missing from your Office 2010 / Office 2013 installation.  Several users that have been encountering the issue with every  .xlsm files that they tried to open have reported that the issue was resolved after they forced the Visual Basic Component to install on their computer.

Note: Some affected users have reported that this particular issue was effective even if they already had the Visual Basic Component installed. When you choose to run VBA from your computer (as shown below), the installer will make a change on your office installation (which might resolve the issue automatically)

Here’s a quick guide on forcing the Microsoft Office installation to add the Visual Basic component:

1. Press Windows key + R  to open up a Run dialog box. Then, type “appwiz.cpl” and press Enter to open up the Programs and Features menu.

2. Inside the Programs and Features window, scroll down through the list of applications and locate your Microsoft Office installation (Microsoft Office Office 2010 / Microsoft Office 2013).
3. Once you manage to locate the Office installation, right-click on it and click on Change.

4. Once you arrive inside the Microsoft Office Setup window, choose Add or Remove Features, then click on Continue to advance.

5. Scroll through the list of add-ons that can be installed on Microsoft Office and expand the drop-down menu associated with Office Shared Features.  Then, right-click on Visual Basic for Applications and choose Run from My Computer.

6. Hit Continue, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the Microsoft Upgrade. Once the process is complete, restart your computer and see if the issue has been resolved at the next startup.

If you’re still encountering the ‘Excel found unreadable content’ error when trying to open an Excel file, move down to the next method below.

Method 5: Closing all Files and reopening Excel

Several users have reported that for them, the error only occurs when they have more than one Excel file open at the same time. Although there is no official explanation of why this occurs, affected users have discovered that the issue is related to some kind of cache, that when full, is unable to process any more documents.

Fortunately, some users have managed to find a workaround for when this occurs.

Whenever you’re prompted by the ‘Excel found unreadable content’, click No at the prompt, and then proceed to close all Excel files that you currently have opened. Then, open the files again individually and you’ll no longer encounter the error message.

Note:  This workaround was confirmed to be effective with Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Office 2013.

Unfortunately, most affected users report that the fix is the only temporary, and the error message is likely to return at the next startup.

If you’re still encountering the error message or you’re looking for a permanent fix, move down to the next method below.

Method 6: Using  Apache OpenOffice to save the file for Excel 97/2000 format

Some users that we’re struggling to resolve the same issue have reported that they were finally able to circumvent the issue by using Apache OpenOffice to open the Excel file and convert it to an older format (Excel 97/2000). Based on multiple user reposts, this eliminates the error and allows you to open the excel file without the ‘Excel found unreadable content’ error.

Here’s a quick guide on using Apache Open Office to convert the Excel file to an older format :

1. Visit this link here, select Windows (EXE), your language of choice and then choose the latest version available from the last drop-down menu.  Then, click Download full installation to initiate the download.

2. Once the download is complete, open the installation executable and follow the on-screen prompts to install the utility on your system.

   Note: If you want to speed up the installation process, choose Custom setup type and disable evert module except for OpenOffice Calc.

3. Once the installation is complete, restart your computer if prompted to do so.
4. At the next startup, right-click on the excel file that was previously triggering the error and choose Open With > OpenOffice Calc.
   

5. You might be prompted to configure OpenOffice if it’s the first time you open a program from the suite. If this does happen, enter the required credentials and hit Finish.

6. At the text import screen, leave the default values and click OK to import required text.

7. Once the sheet is opened inside OpenOffice Calc,  go to File > Save As.

8. From the Save as menu, enter a file name for the file, then set the Save as type to Microsoft Excel 97/2000/XP and hit the Save button.

9. Close OpenOffice, then navigate to the location of the recently saved file and open it with Excel. You should no longer be encountering the ‘Excel found unreadable content’ error.

If you’re still encountering the same error message, move down to the next method below.

Method 7: Ensure that the file is not blocked

As some users have reported, this particular error message can also occur if the file that you are trying to open is blocked. Most of the time, this is reported to happen with Excel files that have been downloaded or received via email.

Note: With Office 2007, you might find that multi-sheet Excel files will be randomly blocked. This is a well-known bug that has been addressed with newer builds.

Here’s a quick guide on unblocking an Excel file:

1. Use File Explorer to navigate to the location of the file.
2. Right-click on the excel file and choose Properties.
   

3.  Inside the Properties screen go to the General tab and click the checkbox associated with Unblock. Then, hit Apply to save the changes.

4. Open the file again in excel and see if you’re still seeing the ‘Excel found unreadable content’ error.

If the same problem is still occurring, move down to the next method below.

Method 8: Disabling Hardware acceleration

As it turns out, this particular issue can also occur if the resources on your computer are insufficient to support hardware acceleration. Fortunately, you can resolve this issue (if this scenario is applicable) by accessing the advanced Microsoft Excel settings and disabling Hardware graphics acceleration.

This might make your Excel program a little less responsive, but a lot of users that have been encountering this issue on low-spec computers have reported that this allowed them to eliminate the issue entirely.

Here’s how to disable hardware acceleration on Microsoft Office:

Note: The guide below can be followed on any Microsoft Excel version.

1. Open Microsoft Excel and go to File, then click on Options.
2. Inside the Excel Options menu, select the Advanced tab from the left-hand side menu.
3. Inside the Advanced tab, scroll down to the Display section and check the box associated with Disable hardware graphics acceleration.
4. Hit Ok to save the changes, then restart Excel to force the changes to take effect.
5. Once Excel is back up and running, open the file that was previously triggering the ‘Excel found unreadable content’ error and see if the issue has been resolved.

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Call of Duty: WWII is a first-person shooter video game developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision. It was released worldwide on November 3, 2017, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is the fourteenth main installment in the Call of Duty series and the first title in the series to be set primarily during World War II since Call of Duty: World at War in 2008.

However, we have received many reports of an “Error Code 32770” message popping up while trying to log in to the game. This particular error prohibits the user from logging in to the multiplayer game and numerous reports of the error have been received. In this article, we will discuss some of the causes of the error and try to eradicate them with viable and easy solutions that will be explained in a step by step process.

What Causes the Error Code “32770” in COD WWII?

This error is related to an IP address problem and is most common with students living on college campuses because the internet in such campuses is shared all across the campus and the IP addresses are seen suspicious by the anti-cheat system, therefore, the cause of the problem is

Now that you have a basic understanding of the nature of the problem we will move on towards the solutions which will be implemented in a step by step manner. In this article, we will be following how to fix the issue in your PC.

Note: In case of Xbox or other consoles, try to refresh your IP address according to other specific ways accordingly.

Changing the IP Address

The anti-cheat system bans the user if you are using an IP address that a lot of people are connected to and using, therefore in this step, we will be changing the IP address and we will be using one from within the range of our ISP for this

1. Press Windows + R and type in “ncpa.cpl“

2. Now double-click on the internet connection that you are using

3. From there click on details and note down the ipv4 address,ipv4 subnet mask, ipv4 DNS servers, and the ipv4 default gateway

4. Now close this window and open your browser and go here and type in the IPV4 Address and the subnet mask with one space between them in the calculator and click Submit.

5. Now the calculator will take a moment and the results will be shown just below it. In the results look for the “Host Address Range”

6. Now, this part is the most crucial one here you will see two IP addresses which will be identical except for the entries after the last “.” on each. For example, 111.111.1.1 and 111.111.1.254. Now this means that your ISP can support any IP address between 111.111.1.1 and 111.111.1.254. So select any number between 1 and 254 and put it in the last after the last point in this case lets pick 111.111.1.123 as our IP address.
7. Now we will be changing the IP address on our console for which again type in “ncpa.cpl” in the RUN
8. Double-Click on your internet connection and this time click on Properties
9. From there double click on Internet Protocol version 4(TCP/IPv4)

10. Once in there uncheck the “obtain automatically box” and type in the new IP address that we selected between the range which we found out in the calculator in the IPv4 address option and the rest of the values which we noted down before.

11. Now that these are typed in Click on “OK“. This will restart your internet if the internet fails to connect then you must have used an IP address that was not in your range.
12. Once connected to the internet start your game and try to play online it should now allow you to play.
13. If the still does not allow you to play online then repeat the process and select a different IP address within the range.

Note: If you are using a static IP then you may face problems while trying to implement this solution therefore, it is recommended not to try this because you might be facing the issue due to any other cause or due to the servers being down.

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Amazon Fire TV is a digital media player and its micro-console remote developed by Amazon. The device is a small network appliance that can deliver digital audio/video content streamed via the internet, to a high-definition television. It also allows users to play video games with the included remote, via a mobile app, or with an optional game controller. The device comes in two form factors: Fire TV, a set-top box, and Fire TV Stick a cut-down version presented as an HDMI plug-in stick.

On November 19, 2014, Amazon released a smaller version of the Fire TV called the Fire TV Stick. Codenamed “Montoya”, it is an HDMI-port plug-in device that replicates much of the functionality of the larger Fire TV. In this article, we will teach you how to Jailbreak the firestick so that you can use it to watch Movies, Tv Shows and videos for free.

How To JailBreak Amazon Firestick?

JailBreaking your FireStick can provide you with countless benefits. It can give you complete control over your device, it can provide you with free movies in 4K Ultra HD quality, and you can also watch Live TV channels for free. There are however many different methods to jailbreak your device we will be guiding you with the easiest and the most reliable ones. But before we continue to those their are some things that need to be done.

1. Make sure that the Firestick is connected to your TV and powered on. Get control of the Firestick Remote and Power up the TV and then choose the HDMI source to which Firestick is connected.

2. Open “Settings” on your Firestick

3. Scroll to the left side and select “My Fire TV“.

4. Now from the Menu that opens up select “Developer Options”

5. In the developer options, enable both “ADB debugging” and “Apps From Unknown Sources”

These are the settings that need to be done before you try any other options.

Note: If your Fire OS is not updated the “My Fire Tv” option will be named “Device”

Method 1: By Installing Kodi

In this method, we will be installing an application called Kodi on the firestick which will enable you to watch your movies and TV shows for free.

1. Launch Firestick and click on the search option in the menu

2. Type Downloader in the search bar and download the first app from the result

3. Once it is downloaded, Navigate to Firestick Home>Apps and scroll down and select Downloader

4. Inside the downloader, Type “https://firestickhelp.com/kapk” and select “Go”

5. After selecting the “Go” option, a file will start to download. Wait for it to finish

6. After it downloads, Select “Install” to install Kodi on your firestick

7. Once it is installed, navigate to Firestick Home> Apps, scroll down and open Kodi

Now Kodi has been installed on your computer in order to watch free movies and TV shows you can choose from the numerous options that are available to you on the menu.

Method 2: Through Aptoid TV

Now we will be installing a different application called Aptoid TV instead of directly installing Kodi. This enables you to watch free content without any risk of the process being “illegal”.

1. Launch Firestick and click on the search option in the menu

2. Type Downloader in the search bar and download the first app from the result

3. Once it is downloaded, Navigate to Firestick Home>Apps and scroll down and select Downloader

4. Inside the downloader, Type “https://firestickhelp.com/AptoidTV” and select “Go”

5. A message will pop up which will inform you that “JavaScript is Disabled” just click on OK and enable it

6. The application will now start to download.
7. Once downloaded, select install.

8. Another message will pop up which will inform you the permissions that the app needs, click on “Install” once more in order to install the application and grant it the necessary permissions.

9. Once the installation finishes, click on “Open”

10. Now that you are inside the Aptoid TV home, Select Kodi from the available apps or search for it in the search bar

11. Select Install

12. Once the app is installed, select “Open”

13. Now Kodi is successfully installed and you can watch movies for free

Note: There might be a lot of movies or videos in there that are copyrighted and cannot be seen without the creators’ permission, therefore, it is recommended to use a VPN in order to hide your IP address from being backtraced to your location.

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Discord is a proprietary freeware VoIP application and digital distribution platform designed for video gaming communities; it specializes in text, image, video and audio communication between users in a chat channel. Discord runs on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, and in web browsers. As of December 2018, there are over 200 million unique users of the software.

Discord uses a microphone as an input to send your voice to other users and is very beneficial for gamers. However, quite recently there have been many reports of Discord sending the game audio along with your voice. This means that Discord picks up the in-game audio as well as your voice and continuously projects it to other users. In this article, we will tell you the causes of this problem and provide you with viable solutions to easily solve this problem.

What Causes Discord to Pick Up Game Audio?

The Cause of the issue is usually related to certain sound settings or in some cases the sound drivers, therefore, some of the most common causes of this issue are:

Solution 1: Disabling “Stereo Mix” Setting

The stereo mix setting is used to send the input sound of the computer as output. It has no use while using Discord or gaming. In this step, we will be disabling the option in both Windows sound settings and Discord’s Settings.

1. Right-Click on the “Volume” button on the bottom right side of the taskbar

2. Select the “Sounds” button

3. In the new window that pops up click on the “Recording” option

4. In the Recording option, you will see a Stereo Mix  playback device

5. Right–Click on it and select “Disable”

6. Now open the Discord application
7. Click on the “User Settings” icon

8. Select the “Voice and Video Settings” option

9. Make sure that you select your Headphones as the “Output Device” and your microphone as the “Input Device“.
   Note: If you cannot find your headphones or your microphone’s name then select windows default if you have already disabled the “Stereo Mix” option in your sound settings.

Now try to see if the problem is solved if this step does not solve the problem then move on towards the next one.

Solution 2: Plugging-In To A Different Audio Jack

Sometimes, if you are using the USB plugin or the Audio Jack that is fitted inside your keyboard, it may cause the problem. In this solution, we will plug the audio chacks to another port.

1. Unplug both the Headphones and the Microphone from the Keyboard

2. Plugin the Microphone and the Headphones into the audio jacks on the motherboard
3. Check to see if solves the issue.

If this step does not solve your issue, then the problem must be with the settings of your drivers; therefore, move on towards the next solution.

Solution 3: Changing Microphone Settings

There are certain Microphone settings which when enabled activate your microphone at all times and therefore this can cause the issue with the input being mixed with the output. For this

1. Right–Click on the Speaker Icon in the bottom right of the taskbar

2. Select the “Sounds” option

3. Go to the “Recording” tab

4. Right-Click on your microphone and select “Properties”

5. In the Microphone Properties, click on the “Listen” Tab
6. Make sure the “Listen to this Device” box is unchecked

7. Now click on the advanced tab
8. Make sure both the options under the “Exclusive” heading are checked

9. Apply your settings and check to see if this solves your problem.

Solution 4: Disabling Sound Drivers

The very last option that we can resort to is to disable all the drivers that are installed except for the “Windows Default Driver” for which

1. Right–Click on the Volume icon in the bottom right hand

2. Select the “Sounds” option

3. Select the “Playback” tab

4. Right–Click and disable both “Realtek” and “Nvidia High Definition” Drivers.
5. Restart your PC and check to see if this solves your problem.

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