Error Code 28 is displayed while someone is trying to stream content on Vudu and it is most likely an indicator for an issue with your internet configurations or with the Network configuration for the TV. This Error might also indicate an error with the DNS configurations for the network.

What Causes the “Error Code 28” on Vudu?

We found the underlying causes to be:

Solution 1: Opening Ports

Since Ports are used by the applications to communicate with the internet if a certain port has been closed the connection might be terminated. Every app uses a specific port to communicate and this needs to be opened by the user before they can proceed towards solving the error. Therefore, first of all, check for open ports on the network and if the ports aren’t open, we can open them manually. For that:

1. Press “Windows” + “I” to open settings and click on “Update & Security”.
   

2. Select the “Windows Security” button from the left pane and click on the “Firewall and Network Security” option.
   

3. Select the “Advanced Settings” button from the list.
4. A new window will open up, Click on the “Inbound Rules” option and select “New Rule“.
   

5. Select “Port” and click on “Next”.
   

6. Click on “TCP” and select the “Specified Local Ports” option.
   

7. Enter the following Port Numbers with commas to separate them.
   “843, 13207, 13217, 13227, 13237, 13247, 13257”
8. Click on “Next” and select “Allow the Connection“.
   

9. Select “Next” and make sure all three options are checked.
   

10. Again, click on “Next” and write a “Name” for the new rule.
11. Select “Next” after writing a name and click on “Finish“.
12. Repeat the above process for “Outbound Rule” and check to see if the issue persists.

Solution 2: Changing DNS Settings

If the device that you are trying to use Vudu on is using incorrect DNS configurations that don’t lead to Google’s DNS servers, it might cause issues with some software. Therefore, in this step, we will be using Google’s default DNS settings for the device. In order to do that:

1. Right-click on the Network icon on the bottom-right of the taskbar.
2. Choose Open Network & Internet Settings.
3. Click Change adapter options on the window that pops up.
   

4. Right-click your network adapter and select Properties.
5. Locate Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), highlight it and click Properties.

6. Select the ‘Use the following DNS Server addresses’ box.
7. Afterward, type 8.8.8.8 in the Preferred DNS Server box and 8.8.4.4 in the Alternate DNS Server box.

8. Click on “Apply” and then on “OK”.
9. Launch Vudu and check to see if the issue persists.

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The “HDCP Unauthorized. Content Disabled” Error is seen while trying to stream on Roku and this is usually due to a fault with the connection between the device and the television. The fault is usually with the HDMI connection of the TV.

What Causes the “HDCP Unauthorized. Content Disabled” Error on Roku?

We found the underlying causes to be:

Important Tip: It is best to first try and change the HDMI cable that you are using to connect to the TV to verify that it is working properly.

Solution 1: Changing HDMI Ports

The most common reason behind this error is the exhaustion of a particular port and it seems that changing the port which you are using to connect the player with the TV fixes the issue. This might be because over time a certain port can become prone to glitches/bugs and might temporarily stop working. In this case, you can always just switch the ports that you are trying to stream.

Solution 2: Changing Display Type

It is possible that the display mode being used by the Roku player isn’t supported by the Television due to which the error is being triggered. If the mode is beyond the capability of the Television the stream won’t be continued, however, by changing the mode configuration, we can get the stream to start. For that:

1. Navigate to the “Settings” of your Roku Player.
2. Select the “Display Type” option.

3. Select a display that is supported by the Television,
   Note: You can check the maximum supported display site by checking the box that the TV came in or by searching online for its specifications.
4. Select “OK” and restart the stream
5. Check to see if the issue persists.

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This Error is triggered while trying to use the remote with the Comcast device and it is mostly an indicator of an issue with the remote configuration or it might also be a sign of weak batteries. It is also possible that the remote might be glitched.

What Prevents the Comcast Remote from Working and How to Fix it?

We found the underlying causes to be:

Important: Before starting, replace the remote’s batteries with new ones and check if you can get it to work. Also, make sure that the remote wasn’t physically damaged in any way.

Solution 1: Pairing Remote

The remote and the cable box need to be paired before they can be used together. This pairing is often done when the cable box is first connected but they can get unpaired over the course of time and might need to be paired again. There are two types of remotes, one with the Setup button and others without them

For Remote With Setup Button

1. Power on the TV and the cable box.
2. Change the input of the TV to which the cable box has been connected.
3. Press and hold the “Setup” button your TV remote and wait for the LED at the top to change to green.
4. Press the “Xfinity” button on the remote until the LED on the top starts to flash green.

5. Enter the code that the TV screen shows and press “OK”.
6. The remote will now be paired to the TV.

For Remote Without Setup Button

1. Power on the TV and the cable box.
2. Change the input of the TV to which the cable box has been connected.
3. Press and hold the “Xfinity” and the “Info” button on the TV remote and wait for the LED at the top to change to green.

4. Enter the code that the TV screen shows and press “OK”.
5. The remote will now be paired to the TV.

Solution 2: Resetting Remote

In some cases, the remote configurations might be corrupted/glitched due to which the issue is being triggered. Therefore, in this step, we will be completely resetting the remote. For that:

1. Press and hold the “Setup” button on the remote.
2. Press “9-8-1” buttons in combination when the LED changes to green.
3. The LED will blink twice to indicate that the reset has been completed.

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The “Error 99” ‘Shooting is not possible’ is shown on the Canon Camera’s LED while trying to take a picture and it usually indicates an issue with the camera’s shutter. This can be due to blockage in its path or it might be because the shutter is misplaced from its original position.

What Causes the “Error 99” with the Canon Camera?

We found the reasons behind the issue to be:

Solution 1: Troubleshooting Camera

First, we will be verifying and narrowing down the issue, for this, we will remove some of the components of the camera and test it without them. This will help identify the origin of the issue. For that:

1. Remove the battery, the card and the lens from the camera.
2. Turn the camera completely off for 20 minutes.

3. Insert the battery back into the camera and hold down the “Shutter” button.
4. If the error message is displayed, the issue is related to your camera’s hardware.
5. If the error message isn’t returned, insert the card inside the camera and then hold down the “Shutter” button.

6. If the error is returned, the issue is being triggered due to a corrupted SD card and it needs to be replaced.
7. If the error message isn’t shown, put on the lens and then press the “Shutter” button.
8. If the error message is shown, clean the point of contact of the Lens and the camera body.
9. Take a pencil eraser and clean those points and make sure that no debris falls into the lens hold.
10. Put the lens back on and press the “Shutter” button.
11. Check to see if the issue persists.

Solution 2: Checking Shutter

If you were unable to fix your issue from the method above, you will have to either take your camera in for service or verify some things yourself. However, it is a delicate process and a simple mistake might permanently ruin your camera.

1. Remove the lens and look inside the camera.
2. Check if there is anything blocking the Shutter material and also verify that it is placed perfectly in its position.

3. Remove any debris, put the lens back on and check to see if the issue persists.

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The “Error Code RLC-1000” is shown while trying to stream the Spectrum channel on a Roku device and it usually triggered due to a slow internet connection. This error indicates an issue that the device faces while trying to establish a connection with its servers.

What Causes the “Error Code RLC-1000” on Spectrum and How to fix it?

We found the underlying causes to be:

Solution 1: PowerCycling Devices

Since the primary cause of this issue is the build-up of cache inside the devices, we will be clearing the cache for all the devices in the loop. This will get rid of any corrupt launch configurations while also removing the DNS cache from the router. In order to power-cycle the devices:

1. Unplug the power from the router, the TV and the device.

2. Press and hold the “Power” buttons on these devices for at least 20 seconds to discharge the electricity being stored by capacitors.
3. Plug the devices back in and turn them ON.

4. Wait for the access to be granted and check to see if the issue persists.

Note: If you are using the Spectrum Wifi service, consult the Spectrum Wifi Not Working guide to power cycle your router properly.

Solution 2: Re-installing Channel

In some cases, the Spectrum TV channel might have been outdated due to which this error is being triggered. Sometimes the automatic updating might not occur for certain channels and they require you to manually update them. In order to do so:

1. Open the “My Channels” tab on your Roku.
2. Scroll down to the “Spectrum TV” channel and press the ” * ” button on your Roku Remote.
3. In the options that appear, highlight the “Remove Channel” button and tap on the “OK” button on the remote.

4. Navigate to the “Roku Channel Store” using your Roku remote.
5. Click on the “Search” option, type in “Spectrum TV” and select the “Install” button.
6. Using the arrow keys and the keypad on your remote, sign-in to the account
7. Select the “I Agree” option to validate your agreement to their terms and conditions.
8. Launch the channel and check to see if the issue persists.

Solution 3: Contacting Customer Support

This issue can also be related to a service blockage at Roku’s end or it might be due to the lack of support from the Spectrum Channel. Therefore, it is recommended that you check in with Roku’s customer support and inform them of the exact issue that you are facing. They will either send an engineer to fix your issue or check for any service blockages on their end.

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The error code 0xc00d36b4 is encountered when Windows 10 users try to play certain files using the built-in Groove Music Player. If the file that’s triggering this error is attempted to be played as part of a playlist, the app will automatically skip it and begin to play the next one.

Note: This problem is different from the situation in which the Google Music app is constantly crashing with no error message.

What’s causing the Groove Music Player error 0xc00d36b4 and How to Fix it?

Method 1: Verifying if the file format is supported

Even though in most cases, the issue occurs with file formats that are supported by Groove Music Player, it’s still worth it to begin this troubleshooting attempt by verifying if the file that’s triggering the error code 0xc00d36b4 is among the supported file formats.

Keep in mind that the Groove Music app doesn’t support as many file formats as many of the other 3rd party equivalents. However, it is capable of playing every major file format that is popular nowadays. Here’s a list with every file format that the Groove Music app is capable of playing:

If you’re encountering the error code 0xc00d36b4 with a different file format, the logical step would be to use a converter (offline or online) that’s capable of transforming your file to a format that is officially supported by the Groove Music app. There are plenty of free alternatives online that will allow you to do this.

If the file that’s triggering the 0xc00d36b4 error is already of a format supported by Groove Music app, move directly to the next potential fix below.

Method 2: Re-enabling Windows Media Player

As it turns out, in most cases, this issue will occur because the main component that powers the Groove Music app (Windows Media Player) is stuck in a limbo state (neither opened or closed). In this case, the Groove Music app will be unable to use this functionality, which will most likely trigger the 0xc00d36b4 error.

Several affected users that we’re struggling to resolve this issue have confirmed that they were finally able to get the issue resolved after they used the Program and Features interface to stop Windows Media Player and restart your computer. After doing so and turning the component back on, most affected users have reported that the issue was resolved and they were able to play supported files with the Groove Music app without encountering the 0xc00d36b4 error.

Here’s a quick guide on disabling & re-enabling the Windows Media Player integration from the Windows Features screen:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Next, type ‘appwiz.cpl’ and press Enter to open up the Programs and Files window.

2. Once you’re inside the Programs and Features menu, click on Turn Windows features on or off hyperlink from the left-hand section of the window.

3. Wait until the Windows Features screen is fully loaded. Next, scroll down through the list of Windows features and expand the drop-down menu associated with Media Features. Then, uncheck the box associated with Windows Media Player and click Ok to save the changes.

4. After you attempt to disable Windows Media Player, you will be asked to confirm. To do this, click on Yes. Then, restart your computer and wait for the next startup sequence to complete.
5. At the next startup sequence, follow steps 1 and 2 again to return to the Windows Features screen again. This time, check the box associated with Windows Media Player and click OK to re-enable it.

6. Restart your computer once again and see if the issue is now resolved by attempting to open the media file with the Groove Music app.

If you’re still encountering the same 0xc00d36b4 error, move down to the same potential fix below.

Method 3: Uninstalling Nero Codecs (if applicable)

As it turns out, the Groove Music app tends to conflict with a 3rd party codec pack supplied by NERO. Several affected users have confirmed that they managed to resolve the error and play supported files with the Groove Music app after they uninstalled the 3rd party codecs via the Programs and Features menu.

Keep in mind that this particular codec is in no way essential to your operating system. Windows 10 is perfectly capable of playing every major media format with the built-in codecs supplied by Windows Media Player.

Here’s a quick guide on uninstalling the Nero Codecs via the Programs and Features menu:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up the Run dialog box. Next, type ‘appwiz.cpl’ and press Enter to open up Programs and Files menu.

2. Once you’re inside the Programs and Files menu, scroll down through the list of installed applications and locate the Nero codec pack that you suspect might be causing the conflict with the Groove Music app.
3. When you locate the codec pack that needs to be uninstalled, right-click on it and choose Uninstall from the newly appeared context menu.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation of the problematic codec pack.
5. Once the operation is complete, restart your computer and see if the problem is resolved at the next system startup.

If the same 0xc00d36b4 error is still occurring, move down to the next method below.

Method 4: Changing the default Audio format

Under certain circumstances, the 0xc00d36b4 error will start occurring after an improper restart or system shutdown. Although there’s no official explanation of why this problem occurs in the first place, a lot of affected users have managed to resolve the problem by accessing the audio settings of the device that’s currently in use and changing the Default format (adjusting the sample rate and bit depth).

Note: If you want, you can determine the true bitrate of the audio file that is failing.

Here’s a quick guide on changing the default format on Windows 10 to fix the 0xc00d36b4 error:

1. Right-click on the sound icon of your taskbar icon. Next, from the newly opened context menu, choose Open Sound settings.
2. Once you’re inside the Sound settings screen, move down to the right-hand section of the screen and scroll down to the Related settings sub-menu and click on Sound Control Panel.
3. After you manage to get inside the Classic Sound menu, select the Playback tab and then right-click on the active sound device that you’re currently using. From the newly appeared context menu, choose Properties.
4. From the Properties screen of your audio device, choose the Advanced tab.
5. Next, go to the Default Format section and adjust the Default format to a different value than the one it’s currently set to.
   NOTE: If the fix will be successful, you can return to this menu later and change the value to the preferred one again.
6. Click Apply to save the changes, then attempt to play the media file again using the Groove Music app.

If the same issue is still occurring, move down to the final method below.

Method 5: Using a 3rd party equivalent

If none of the methods above have allowed you to play the file using the Groove Music app without encountering 0xc00d36b4 error, you may be dealing with a file that is of a different format than the one suggested by its extension.

In this case, you will not be able to force the Google Music app to run it no matter how many fixing methods you try. The only workaround, in this case, is to let go of the proprietary media playing tool and move towards a more equipped 3rd party equivalent.

If you’re looking for one that’s capable of playing a huge array of different media formats, we encourage you to use the VLC media player. You can download it from here.

If you don’t want to make it the default media playing tool, you can use it on-demand by right-clicking on the media file that’s causing the problem and choosing Open with > VLC media player.

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The error 0x80240061 is encountered when Windows 10 users try to update the Intel Management Engine Interface driver via the Windows Update component. If this update is failing, Windows retry the operation at later date – often with the same end results.

What’s causing the Error 0x80240061?

How to Fix the Error 0x80240061?

A. Running the Windows Update Troubleshooter

Before you try any other repair strategies, you should see if your Windows version is not capable of resolving the issue automatically. Several affected users that were also struggling to fix the error 0x80240061 confirmed that the issue went away after they ran the Windows Update troubleshooter.

As it turns out, this fix will be effective in situations where your WU components keep trying to install a driver that is actually incompatible (that’s why the installation fails). If this scenario is applicable, you should be able to resolve the issue by running the Windows Update troubleshooter, which ends up clearing the pending queue, so that the utility will not display the same error in the future.

Here’s a quick guide on running the Windows Update troubleshooter to fix the error message in relation to the Intel Management Engine Interface driver:

1. Open up a Run dialog box by pressing Windows key + R. Next, type ‘ms-settings:troubleshoot’ and press Enter to open up the Troubleshooting tab of the Settings app.

2. Once you’re inside the Troubleshooting tab, move down to the right-hand section and scroll down to the Get up and running section. When you get there, click on Windows Update and then click on Run the troubleshooter to launch the repair utility.

3. Wait until the initial scan is complete, then click on Apply this fix if a viable repair strategy is identified.

4. After the repair strategy is applied, close the utility and restart your computer. At the next computer startup, open Windows Update and see if the Intel(R) Management Engine Interface driver is still pending.

If the problem is still not resolved, move down to the next method below.

B. Using Driver & Support Assistant

Since it’s entirely possible that Windows Update will try t install a version of the Intel(R) Management Engine Interface that’s actually incompatible with your Windows 10 version, the logical step here would be to try and install the correct driver with a proprietary tool.

Several affected users have confirmed that they were able to resolve the issue after they used the Intel Update utility to scan & install the latest compatible version of the Intel(R) Management Engine Interface. And after doing this and restarting their computer, most users have confirmed that the pending Windows update that was continually failing with the error 0x80240061.

Here’s a quick guide on using the Driver & Support Assistant to install the pending Intel driver:

1. Visit this link (here) and click on the Download Now driver to begin the download of the installation executable of Intel Driver & Support Assistant.

2. Once the download is complete, open the installation executable and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
   
3. Wait until the initial scan is complete. It might take several minutes until the operation is complete.

4. Once the operation is complete, you will get a summary of all the drivers that need to be updated. Hopefully, the Intel(R) Management Engine Interface driver is on that list. To install every pending update, simply click on Download all updates.

5. Once the download is complete, follow the on-screen instructions to install every pending update and bring your suite of Intel Drivers up to date.
6. Restart your computer and see if the issue is resolved at the next system startup.

If the same issue is still occurring, follow the instructions down below for a different repair strategy.

C. Installing the MEI driver manually

If the method above didn’t work or it updated the driver but you still seeing frequent attempts of the WU (Windows Update) to install the incompatible version, there’s a different way that might allow you to deal with the 0x80240061 error indefinitely.

This driver (Intel Management Engine Interface) enables communications between the host operating system and the Intel Management Engine firmware.

A couple of affected users have reported that they managed to fix the issue by installing the package corresponding to the Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) driver manually. This operation was confirmed to be successful by a lot of Windows 10 users that encountered the issue on notebooks.

Here’s a quick guide on installing the MEI driver manually:

1. Visit this link (here) and download the sp75509 version of the MEI driver.
2. Once the download is complete, double-click on the installation executable, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation of the MEI driver.

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

If the same problem is still occurring, follow the method below for instructions on hiding the update that is failing to install.

D. Hiding the problematic update

If none of the methods above have allowed you to resolve the, it’s probably because Windows Update keeps trying to install an updated version that is not actually compatible with your hardware. Most often than not, the correct driver is already installed on affected computers.

If this scenario is applicable, you should be able to resolve the issue by hiding the update that ends up displaying the 0x80240061 error code. This will force your OS to disregard the installation of this update indefinitely.

Here’s a quick guide on ensuring that the Windows update causing the 0x80240061 error will not be attempted to be installed:

1. Start by downloading & install the Microsoft Show or Hide Troubleshooter package from this link here.
2. After the installation executable of the utility is fully downloaded, double-click on it. At the first screen, click on Advanced and then check the box associated with Apply Repairs Automatically.

3. Click Next to advance to the next menu. Now that the utility is started, wait until the initial scan is finished.  Once the scan is complete, click on Hide Updates.

4. From the list of available updates, check the box associated with the update that you want to hide, then click on Next to advance to the final screen.

5. Wait until the procedure is complete, then restart your computer to make the changes permanent.

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The exception code 0xc000027b is typically encountered after the Microsoft App Store closes by itself after appearing to work normally. There is no error window when this issue occurs (the Windows Store just closes automatically), but affected users have discovered this error code via Event Viewer when investigating the issue.

What’s causing the Microsoft Store Error 0xc000027b and How to Fix it?

Method 1: Setting the Correct Time & Date

In a lot of documented cases, the 0xc000027b error code is a direct consequence of the fact that the date, time, or timezone has been altered during the process of upgrading the machine’s OS. Several affected users have confirmed that for them, the issue was occurring due to the fact that their machine clock was incorrect.

This might seem insignificant, but chances are certain Store requests will fail due to a bad timestamp and the Store’s server will not allow the connection to be established. If this scenario is applicable, setting the time, date and timezone correctly should allow you to take care of the issue very easily.

Here’s a quick guide on setting the correct time & date in order to resolve the 0xc000027b:

1. Open up a Run dialog box by pressing Windows key + R. Next, once you’re inside the Run window, type ‘timedate.cpl’ inside the text box and press Enter to open up the Date and Time window.

2. Once you manage to get inside the Date & Time window, go to the Date and time tab and click on Change date and time to open the next menu.

3. Once you’re inside the Date & Time menu, use it to access the calendar and select the appropriate date. Next, move over to the Time box and set the appropriate time according to the timezone that you live in.

   Note: If you want to be certain that the clock doesn’t become offset again, you should also modify the time zone to the correct one by clicking on Change Timezone.

4. Once you are finished with the modifications, restart your computer and see if the issue is resolved at the next system startup.

If you’re still encountering the 0xc000027b error, move down to the next method below.

Method 2: Refreshing the Store app via Powershell command

As it turns out, this particular issue can also occur due to one or more temp files that are actually producing errors during the validation phase that ultimately forces the Microsoft Store to auto-close.

Several affected users that encountered this issue have managed to get the issue resolved by opening an elevated Powershell prompt and running a command capable of clearing all files that are associated with the Microsoft Store component.

Here’s a quick guide on doing this:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Next, type ‘powershell’ and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open up an elevated Powershell prompt. When you see the UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to grant the necessary admin access.

2. Once you are inside the PowerShell prompt, type the following command and press Enter to refresh the Store component along with any associated dependency:

   $manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + '\AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest

3. After the command is successfully processed, restart your computer and see if the issue is resolved at the next computer startup.

If the same 0xc000027b error code is still occurring, move down to the next potential fix below.

Method 3: Resetting Windows Store

As it turns out, one of the most common culprits that will ultimately spawn this error is some type of corrupted inside the Windows Store component. This scenario is fairly common in those situations where Windows Defender or a different 3rd party security scanner ends up quarantining some items that are essential to the Windows Store.

If this happens, the Windows Store will end up closing whenever the utility calls upon the file that has been quarantined. Some users that were also encountering this issue have reported that they finally managed to resolve the issue after they reset the Microsoft Store along with any associated dependencies.

This procedure will end up replacing any quarantined instances with healthy copies that will take its place. Keep in mind that when it comes to doing this, there are two ways forward. Options number one involves using the Windows Store reset utility while the second one is more suitable for non-technical individuals that would prefer to do the entire process from the menus of Windows 10.

Follow whichever guide you feel more comfortable with:

Reset Windows Store via Settings Menu

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Next, type ”ms-settings:appsfeatures’ and press Enter to open up the Apps & Features menu of the Settings app.
2. Once you manage to get inside the Apps & Features screen, go ahead and scroll through the installed (UWP) applications and locate Microsoft Store.
3. When you see the correct listing, look for the Advanced options menu associated with it and click on it (under Microsoft Corporation).
4. Next, scroll down to the Reset tab, then click on the Reset button to initiate the process. After you start the operation, do not interrupt it until it is finished.
5. After the process is finished, restart your computer and see if the problem is resolved at the next system startup.

Reset Windows Store via CMD window

1. Open up a Run dialog box by pressing Windows key + R. Next, type ‘cmd’ inside the text box and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open up an elevated Command Prompt. Once you are prompted by the UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to grant administrative privileges.

2. Once you are inside the elevated Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter to run the command capable of resetting Windows Store along with all its dependencies:

   wsreset.exe

3. After the command is successfully processed, restart your computer and see if the problem is resolved at the next system startup.

If you’re still noticing that the Windows Store app crashes and the Event Viewer log points towards the 0xc000027b error code, move down to the next method below.

Method 4: Deleting Windows Store Cache Registry keys

As it turns out, this particular issue can also be caused due to several registry keys that might end up holding temporary data which ends affecting the stability of the Microsoft Store. If this scenario is applicable, resetting the cache conventionally will not resolve the issue since the same registry keys will still remain firmly in place.

To resolve this issue in this case, you will need to use Registry Editor to locate the problematic key and delete it swiftly. Several affected users that were also struggling with this issue have confirmed that this operation finally allowed them to fix the 0xc000027b error.

Here’s a quick guide on how to get this done on Windows 10:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box, Next, type ‘regedit’ and press Enter to open up the Registry Editor. When you are prompted by the UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to grant administrative privileges.

2. Once you’re inside the Registry Editor, use the left-hand section to navigate to the following location:

   Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CloudStore\Store

   Note: You can also get there instantly by pasting the location directly into the navigation bar and pressing Enter.

3. After you manage to get to this location, right-click on Cache (the sub-folder of Store) and choose Delete from the newly appeared context menu to get rid of it.

4. Once the file is deleted, restart your computer and see if the issue is resolved at the next computer startup.

If the 0xc000027b error is still occurring at the next computer startup, move down to the next method below.

Method 5: Performing a repair install

If none of the methods above have allowed you to resolve the issue, it’s probably due to the fact that you’re dealing with a system file corruption that cannot be resolved conventionally. In situations such as this one, the only viable fix that will not produce any noticeable data loss is to perform a repair install procedure (in-place repair).

This operation is a little tedious, but it will allow you to refresh every relevant Windows component without losing any personal data, applications, games and user preferences. But keep in mind that performing a repair install (in-place repair) will require you to have an installation media.

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If your Twitch chat is not loading up, it could be triggered due to several reasons. This can be due to the third-party extensions installed on your browser, the browser’s cache, proxy settings and more. This issue pops up when Twitch is not able to connect to the IRC channel due to some interference by one of the extensions, weak internet connectivity, or in some cases, restrictions imposed by your proxy configuration.

In some cases, the issue can occur if you are trying to stream Twitch while connected to a restricted network. A restricted network means it has applied firewalls and does not allow connections on several ports that are often used by third-party services like Twitch. This can be your workspace, university or whatever. Other than that, if you are facing the issue otherwise, the solutions provided below will certainly help you resolve the issue. But, before that, let us first discuss the causes of the issue in more detail.

What causes the Twitch Chat to not Appear and How to Fix it?

We looked into the issue in more detail by browsing through several user reports and here is the list of causes that we compiled. Not all of the reasons listed below will apply to your case. Nonetheless, your culprit will certainly one among the following:

Now that you are aware of the possible causes of the error message, we can continue with providing solutions that will help resolve the issue. So, let us get to it.

Solution 1: Refresh the Page

As it happens, in certain situations, some scripts do not execute properly which as a result, affects the functionality of the website. Such issues can be easily resolved by simply reloading the web page so that the requisite scripts can run properly. So, go ahead and reload the tab by right-clicking the tab and then selecting Reload Tab.

Alternatively, you can simply press the shortcut key i.e. Ctrl + F5 which will refresh the webpage for you. See if it resolves the issue.

Solution 2: Switch to the Incognito Mode

As we have mentioned, the issue can also occur due to one of the extensions installed on your browser. However, if you have installed multiple add-ons on your browser, locating the culprit can be a bit tiresome. But, before you go ahead and remove all of the add-ons installed on your browser, you should first verify that the extensions are causing the issue.

To do this, you just have to switch to the Incognito Mode and then try visiting into a Twitch stream. By default, your browser won’t allow any extension to run in incognito mode unless you have changed the settings manually. If you have done so, revert it so that no extensions are run in incognito mode.

To switch to incognito mode, just press the shortcut key Shift + Ctrl + P on Firefox and Shift + Ctrl + N on Google Chrome. If you are using any other browser, you can simply switch to a private window via the Menu.

If the issue does not repeat itself in incognito mode, that means one of your add-ons is causing it. The course of action here would be to remove or disable your extensions one by one and figure out the culprit. Also, if you are using Adblock or any other ad blocker for that matter, make sure to whitelist Twitch or just configure it to not run on Twitch.

Solution 3: Clear Browser Cache

As it turns out, corruption in the browser cache can also cause various issues and make several websites malfunction. Browser cache is used to store your most visited websites and other data so that it can be retrieved later on much faster should the user need it. This concept helps speed up various processes. However, it also has its cons like everything else. Nonetheless, clearing the browser cache fixes multiple issues.

For this purpose, please refer to the ‘How to Clear Cache for One Site?’ article published on our site. The pro here is that you will be able to clear the cache for Twitch only while the rest of the sites will not be affected. Otherwise, if you clear the whole browser cache, it removes everything which is not needed for this situation.

Solution 4: Check your Proxy Settings

Proxy configuration can cause different issues due to the restrictions imposed. If you are using a proxy, it could be that your proxy settings are causing the issue for you. This happens when your connection blocks connectivity on various ports and hence, as a result, stops you from establishing with the IRC channel. To fix this, you can try disabling it in the browser’s network settings. Here’s how to access the browser’s proxy settings:

Firefox:

1. On Mozilla Firefox, click on the Menu button on the top-right corner.
2. From the drop-down menu, choose Preferences which will open up a new tab.
3. Now, scroll to the bottom of the General section, and then click Settings under the Network Settings heading.

4. Here, you can change your proxy configuration. The recommended option is to use your system’s proxy. You can also try switching to no proxy and then check if it fixes the issue.

Google Chrome:

1. On Google Chrome, click on the Menu option on the top-right corner.
2. From the drop-down menu, select the Settings option.
3. Now, scroll down and click on the ‘Advanced’ option to expand the advanced settings.

4. Afterward, in the Network section, click on the ‘Change proxy settings’ option.

Solution 5: Restart your Router

If your issue persists even after trying all of the above solutions, then it could be due to an IP conflict that can happen if you do not have a static IP address. In such a case, you can just reboot your router which will change your IP address and then you can see if the issue persists. Restarting your network will most probably fix the issue for you if the above solutions failed to do so.

Once your router restarts, check if the issue has been resolved or not. That is all.

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The “Failed to Create Party” error is encountered while trying to get into a game and it is seen mainly due to disruption in the connection between the server and the console. This disruption could either be due to you having problems with your network or the server hosting party at Fortnite is offline or down.

What Causes the “Failed to Create Party” Error on Fortnite?

Fixing the “Failed to Create Party” Error on Fortnite

1. Log out of the Console Account

The console account might not be logged in properly which can prevent you from being able to play some games. Therefore, in this step, we will be logging out from the console account and then log back in after some time. This method is viable for only Xbox and PS4.

For Xbox:

1. Press the “Return” button to navigate back to your home screen.
2. Click on the “Xbox” button on the console.

3. Scroll to the left to highlight your profile name.
4. Select “Sign Out” from the menu and wait for the process to be completed.

For PS4:

1. Press the PS4 button and select “Settings” from the list.

2. Click on the “Account Management” option and select “Sign out” from the list.

3. Wait for the PS4 to sign you out of your account.
4. Wait for at least 5 minutes and sign back into your account.
5. Check to see if the issue persists.

2. Switch User on PS4

Sometimes the Fortnite information might not be properly associated with a user on the PS4. This glitch has mostly been seen after an update and it prevents Fortnite from being able to create a party. Therefore, in this step, we will be using a workaround to get the console to associate the Epic Account with a particular user on the PS4. For that:

1. Press the PS4 button on the console and click on “Power”.
2. Click on the “Switch User” option and select a different user.

3. Create a new one if there is only a single user on your console.
4. After selecting a different user, try to launch Fortnite.
5. Click on the “Log in” option when prompted and enter your Epic Account information.

6. If the console states the message: “Already Associated with another account”, it means that the Epic Account is already associated with the previous user account that we switched from.
7. This will now trigger a check on Fortnite’s end and it will get rid of the account glitch.
8. Navigate back to the “Power” settings and select “Switch User”.

9. Switch back to the user that you were using at the start and check to see if the issue persists.

3. Power Cycle Console and Internet

In some cases, the Console might not have started properly due to which this error is being triggered. Therefore, in this step, we will be completely power-cycling our console. For that:

1. Shut down your console and the internet router completely and unplug them from power.

2. Press and hold the power button on your devices for at least 15 seconds.
3. Plug them back in and press the power button to turn it on.

4. Wait for them to power on and for internet access to be granted.
5. Launch Fortnite and check to see if the issue persists.

4. Checking for Service Outage

There are instances where the Fortnite servers might be out of order or under maintenance. Therefore, in this state, the game won’t be able to create a matchmaking queue and this error might be shown. In this step, we will be checking if there are currently any issues with the servers. For that:

1. Open your browser and click here to navigate to the status checker website.
2. Check if there is a “No Problems in Fortnite” message under the name of the game.

3. If there is a problem with the server, it will be indicated under the name.
4. Either wait for the server problems to be cleared or contact customer support.

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The “Sending Messages to this Channel has temporarily been disabled” appears when you cannot send messages through on Discord. The issue usually appears when Discords servers are experiencing connectivity issues.

What Causes the “Sending Messages to this Channel has Temporarily been Disabled” Error?

The error is triggered because of the following reasons.

How to Fix the “Sending messages to this channel has been temporarily disabled” Error?

While there isn’t much you can do to address the issue if Discord is experiencing the outage, but it is worth trying the following:

1. Check Service Status

The most important step towards troubleshooting this issue is to determine the root cause behind it and we can do so by checking the status of Discords’ servers. This will help us to check if this error is limited to only your computer or the whole community is facing it. In order to do that:

1. Open your browser and launch a new tab.
2. Click here to navigate to the status check website.
3. Check for the “All Systems Operational” message and if it present it means that the issue is at our end and you can proceed with the steps below.

4. If the message isn’t present and the servers are facing issues, wait for the issues to be cleared by the Discord team and then check if the issue persists.

2. Change Internet Connection

In some cases, the internet connection that you are using might be preventing you from being able to establish a connection with the Discord servers. It is also possible that your internet connection might be unstable due to which some important features of Discord might not work. You can connect your computer to a mobile hotspot connection and check if that fixes the issue for you. If it does, it means that you need to sort out your internet connection.

3. Reconfigure DNS Settings

Certain DNS settings can also prevent the connection from being established because the computer might be using wrong DNS servers to connect to Discord. We can reconfigure these settings and see if that fixes our issue. For that:

1. Press “Windows” + “R” to open the Run prompt.
2. Type in “ncpa.cpl” and press “Enter”.

3. Right-click on the internet connection that you are using and select “Properties”.
4. Double-click on the “Internet Protocol Version 4(IPV4)” option and check the “Use the Following DNS Server Addresses” option.

5. Type in “8.8.8.8” in the “Preferred DNS Server” option and “8.8.4.4” in the “Alternate DNS Server” option.

6. Click on “OK” to save these settings and try to chat on Discord.
7. Check to see if the issue persists.

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Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) was designed in November 2010 and it is the third version of USB. USB 3.0 came out with an upgraded transfer rate of up to 5Gbit/s (625 MB/s). However, some users are not getting the speed that I should provide. They are getting the slow speed that is much more similar to USB 2.0 rather than USB 3.0. In this article, we will discuss a few simple methods to help to improve the USB 3.0 speed.

What is Causing the USB 3.0 Slow Transfer Speed?

There can be various causes of this problem depending on the situation. However, we found some of the most common causes based on the users’ feedback for USB 3.0 slow transfer speed.

Fix the Slow Transfer Speeds on USB 3.0

To fix this issue, please read through the article and follow the steps that relate to your situation.

1. Changing the Policies option to Better Performance

The policy option for USB 3.0 in device manager is set for quick removal by default, which provides users to remove their USB 3.0 plugged in devices without using the remove it safely option. To change this option for getting a better speed for USB 3.0, follow the below steps:

Note: Make sure you always use the correct process to remove the drive or you run the risk of data getting corrupt or unusable.

1. Hold the Windows key and press the R button to open Run. Type “devmgmt.msc” in the dialog box and press Enter to open Device Management.

2. Search for the drive that you are using through USB 3.0. Right-click on and choose the Properties option.

3. Go to the Policies tab and change the option to Better performance. Also, check the box for Enable write caching on the device option below.

4. Once these settings are applied to your drive, then check the transfer speed improvement.

2. Reinstalling the USB Drivers

Sometimes the drivers are outdated or faulty due to which it won’t work properly. Reinstalling or Updating the drivers for USB 3.0 port may fix the problem of slow transfer speed. Follow the below steps to proceed with reinstalling drivers:

1. Hold the Windows key and press R key to open Run. Type “devmgmt.msc” and press Enter to open Device Manager.

2. Locate the Universal Serial Bus controllers and expand it. Right-click on the USB controllers and choose the Uninstall option.

3. Restart the computer and plug in the device for USB 3.0 to automatically install drivers. You can also go to Device Manager Window and click the Scan for hardware changes option and it will reinstall the drivers for devices that don’t have drivers automatically.

4. Try transferring through USB 3.0 now and check if it fixes the issue.

3. Using a Clean Boot to Eliminate Software Conflicts

Clean boot is similar to Safe Mode but it provides the user with more control over services. Using this will help you determine whether any background program is interfering with your USB 3.0 transfer speed or not. Clean boot will start Windows with a minimal set of drivers to help you isolate the cause of a problem.

1. Hold the Windows key and press R to open Run. Type “msconfig” and press Enter to open System Configuration.
   Note: Make sure you are using an administrator account when applying these steps

2. Click on the Service tab of System Configuration, check the Hide all Microsoft services option below and click on Disable all button.

3. Head over to the Startup tab of System Configuration and click on the Open Task Manager option.

4. Select the Startup tab in Task Manager and Disable every item in the startup.

5. Close Task Manager and click OK for System Configuration to apply changes.
6. Restart your computer and it will start in a clean boot environment. Try checking the USB 3.0 in the clean boot environment.

Additional: Resetting the Computer to Start Normally After Clean Boot Troubleshooting

After using the clean boot users need to reset the computer back to a normal state to make things more stable. By using a clean boot we turn off services and many startup programs that may affect the usage of a computer. Follow the below steps to reset the computer to start normally:

Note: For Windows 7, you will need to use only the first two steps and restart.

1. Hold the Windows key and press R key to open Run. Type “msconfig” and press Enter to open the System Configuration window.

2. Select the Normal Startup option in the General tab.

3. Go to the Services tab, uncheck the box for Hide all Microsoft services and click on Enable all button.

4. Then go to the Startup tab and click on the Open Task Manager option.
5. Click on the Startup tab in Task Manager. Now select your startup programs and enable them.

6. Click Ok on Task Manager Window and click Apply, then Ok for System Configuration window to apply changes. Restart the computer and it will start normally as it should be.

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The error message ‘This computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software’ is often due to the presence of an external graphics card which, as a result, disables the integrated GPU. Other than that, a wrong driver or incorrect OS version can also result in the said error message. The error pops up when you are trying to either update or install a driver for your Intel GPU which comes integrated with the chipset.

In some cases, the users are not even able to see the card under the Display Adapters entry in the Device Manager. This usually refers to a restriction imposed by the BIOS configuration. Various motherboards often disable the integrated graphics card in the chipset when an external video card is attached to the system. However, that’s not supposed to occur all the time. We will be looking into the causes of the error message in more detail down below. Therefore, without further ado, let us get into it.

What causes the “This Computer does not meet the Minimum Requirements for Installing the Software” Error Message?

We went through several user reports to have a better grasp over the said error message and prepared a list of various causes which are mentioned below.

How to Fix the ‘This Computer does not meet the Minimum Requirements for Installing the Software’ Error Message?

Now that you are aware of the causes of the error message, let us get into the solutions that you implement to resolve the issue.

1. Use Intel Driver and Support Assistant

The first thing you should do if you face the said error message is to download the Intel Driver and Support Assistant utility that will scan your system configuration and install the required drivers for you automatically. This can be helpful when you are not sure of your integrated graphics card model or anything of the sort. To download the tool, just head to this link and click the Download Now button. This will start downloading the Intel Driver and Support Assistant tool.

Alternately, you can check the model of your graphics card. Once you have your graphics card model, you can head to this link and download the right driver manually.

2. Install the Driver Manually 

The error message pops up when you are trying to install the driver by running the setup file of the driver. You can work around the error message by installing it manually via the Device Manager. Installing a driver manually is not always recommended, however, in this scenario, you can safely do so.

Before you get on with installing the driver manually, make sure you have the right driver downloaded on your system. Afterward, follow the instructions given below:

1. Press the Windows Key + R to open up the Run dialog box.
2. Once it opens up, type in devmgmt.msc and then press the Enter key.

3. This will open up the Device Manager window.
4. Now, expand the Display Adapters entry, right-click on your graphics card and then select Properties from the drop-down menu.
5. Then, switch to the Driver tab and click the Update Driver button.

6. Click the ‘Browse my computer for driver software’ option.
7. Afterward, click on the ‘Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer’ option.

8. Click the Have Disk button and then browse to the folder you have your driver. Go to the Graphics directory and select the .inf file. If you do not have a Graphics directory, no worries, just select the .inf (this will be the one meant for your display adapter) file and click Open.
9. After that, click Next and if you are popped up with a message, just hit Yes.
10. Wait for the driver to be installed.

If you do not have an Intel Graphics entry under Display Adapters, then follow the next solution.

3. Enable Integrated Graphics

As it happens, some motherboards are programmed to automatically disable the integrated graphics card when you have an external video card attached. However, in some scenarios, that may not be the case and your integrated card might still be disabled. In such a scenario, you will have to enable the integrated graphics card from the BIOS.

Enabling your integrated graphics might vary from manufacturer to manufacturer due to which we can’t provide a defined set of instructions. However, to give a rough idea, it usually is found in the Advanced tab of your BIOS settings usually called IGD Multi-Monitor, iGPU Multi-Monitor or Intel Integrated GPU. Different manufacturers have different defined keys for booting into BIOS, so you will have to look it up on Google.

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The ‘Setting is Enforced by an extension / your administrator’ error occurs on Google Chrome when the user tries to modify the default search engine, change the password or when trying to perform a certain action using an installed extension.

What’s causing the ‘Setting is Enforced by an extension / your administrator’ error?

Troubleshooting the ‘Setting is Enforced by an extension / your administrator’ error

Now that you understand what causes this issue – Let’s get started with the troubleshooting steps needed to resolve the ‘Setting is Enforced by an extension or your administrator error’

1. Uninstalling / Disabling Google Docs Offline

The most popular cause that will cause the ‘Setting is Enforced by an extension / your administrator’ error is an extension called Google Docs Offline. The functionality of this extension is meant to allow users to use Google Docs in offline mode.

Keep in mind that this extension is shipped with Google Chrome by default and it’s automatically enabled as soon as you open the extension. But the problem is, it tends to conflict with other 3rd party extensions. This is the reason why you will see the ‘Setting is Enforced by an extension’ notification when you’re trying to perform an action that has something to do with Google services.

If this scenario is applicable to your current situation, you can fix the problem swiftly either by disabling the Google Docs Offline extension or by uninstalling it altogether.

Here’s a quick guide on uninstalling or disabling the Google Docs Offline extension in order to resolve the ‘Setting is Enforced by an extension’ error:

1. Open your Google Chrome browser and click on the action button on the top-right section of the screen.
2. Next, go to More Tools > Extensions to open up the extension Google Chrome menu.

3. Once you’re inside the Extension menu, simply disable the toggle associated with Google Docs Offline.

   Note: Additionally, you can click on Remove and then confirm to uninstall the extension altogether.

4. Restart your Google Chrome browser and repeat the action that was previously causing the error message to see if the issue is now resolved.

If you’re still encountering the same ‘Setting is Enforced by an extension’ error, move down to the next potential fix below.

2. Updating policy via an elevated Command Prompt

If you’re encountering the ‘This setting is enforced by your administrator’ error when trying to modify the default search engine in Google Chrome, it’s likely due to a local policy that will not let you do it unless you are signed in with the administrator account.

This policy is typically enforced by some type of malware, but some 3rd party extensions are also capable of producing this particular local policy.

If this scenario is applicable, you should be able to fix the problem by running a series of commands in an Elevated Command prompt that will override this policy, making it possible for all users to change the default search engine.

Here’s a quick guide on updating the local policy via an elevated Command Prompt:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Next, type ‘cmd’ inside the text box and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open up an elevated Command Prompt. If you’re prompted by the UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to grant admin access.

2. Once you’re inside the elevated Command Prompt, type the following commands and press Enter after each one to override the local policy and eliminate the error message:

    RD /S /Q "%WinDir%\System32\GroupPolicyUsers"
   RD /S /Q "%WinDir%\System32\GroupPolicy"
   gpupdate /force

3. After every command is successfully enforced, restart your browser and see if the same problem is still occurring.

In case you’re still encountering the ‘This setting is enforced by your administrator’ error even after updating the local policy or this method wasn’t applicable to your scenario, move down to the next potential fix below.

3. Deleting the policy via Registry editor

If the method above didn’t work or you’re not comfortable with using the CMD terminal to fix the ‘This setting is enforced by your administrator’ error, you can also rely on Registry Editor to delete the local policy altogether.

The end result is ultimately the same – after the policy is removed, you will not encounter the ‘This setting is enforced by your administrator’ error when trying to change the default search engine in Google Chrome.

Here’s a quick guide on deleting the responsible policy via Registry Editor:

1. Open up a Run dialog box by pressing Windows key + R. Inside the newly appeared text box, type ‘regedit’ and press Enter to open up Registry Editor. When you are prompted by the User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to grant admin access.

2. Once you’re inside the Registry Editor, use the left-hand section to navigate to the following location:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome

   Note: You can also get there instantly by pasting the location directly into the navigation bar and pressing Enter.

3. After you manage to get to the correct location, select the Google key from the left-hand side section, then move over to the right-hand and delete every text value that contains a suspicious link. Do so by right-clicking on the value and choosing Delete from the newly appeared context menu.

4. Once the values are successfully deleted, close the Registry Editor and restart your computer to allow the changes to be enforced.
5. At the next startup sequence, repeat the action that was previously causing the ‘This setting is enforced by your administrator’ error and see if the problem is now resolved.

If the same issue is still occurring, it’s probably due to a malware that’s still plaguing your Google Chrome browser. In this case, move down to the final method below in order to ensure that you remove any type of malware that is capable of producing this kind of behavior.

4. Running a Malwarebytes scan

If you’ve come this far without a result, it’s very likely that you’re dealing with a pesky browser hijacker that managed to grow roots in a system folder. If this scenario is applicable, the only viable fix is to run a deep scan with a capable security scanner that is able to identify and remove any remnant files of the malware that we began to remove with Method 2 and Method 3.

If you pay a premium subscription to a capable AV, initiate a deep scan and see if it manages to find and remove any items. But if you’re looking for a free alternative that is very good with browser hijackers, we recommend a Deep Malwarebytes scan.

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The ‘There Are No Fixed Disks to Show’ error is encountered when some Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 users are attempting to run the DiskPart utility. Most affected users are reporting that the PC is completely unable to boot from any connected HDD (but it’s able to boot from a Windows installation media).

What is causing the ‘There Are No Fixed Disks to Show’ error?

How do i fix the No Fixed Disks to show error?

Now that we understand the most likely causes behind this error lets jump onto the steps you are supposed to take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.

1. Reconnecting the HDD

As several affected users have reported, the ‘There Are No Fixed Disks to Show’ error can very well occur due to a hardware inconsistency caused by a pin that is not properly connected.

If you recently made some hardware modifications (E.G. moved the setup to a new case, or moved the HDD from one machine to another) the very first step is to make sure that the HDD is properly connected.

Here are some step-by-step instructions on ensuring that the HDD Is properly connected:

1. Turn off your machine completely and make sure that the power to it is completely cut of by removing the cable from your power outlet.
2. Equip an electrical wristband (if you have one) and open the case of your computer/laptop.
3. Remove the power and data SATA/ATA cables from your HDD, then start your computer long enough for it to recognize that the HDD is no longer connected.

4. You will get an error saying that there isn’t any storage device connected to this PC. As soon as you see it, should the computer down again and connect the two cables once again – Make sure both are properly connected (pushed all the way).
5. Boot your computer once again and see if the issue is now resolved.

If you’re still encountering the same ‘There Are No Fixed Disks to Show’ error, move down to the next potential fix below.

2. Installing the missing VMware driver (if applicable)

If you’re encountering this problem in relation to a NAS crash when using a VMware virtual machine, it’s likely due to some kind of kernel panic. Typically, in situations like this, the problem will end up breaking the Windows installation, making it completely unbootable.

We managed to find several occurrences with users in a similar situation that tried to fix the problem by using Windows Recovery mode to get things back to a working state. Unfortunately, during the partitioning part, DiskPart showed ‘There Are No Fixed Disks to Show’ error which brought the reparation procedure to a halt.

If this scenario is applicable to your current situation, there’s a high chance that it’s occurring due to the fact that you’re using VMware PVSCSI for your virtual disks. Fortunately, this can be resolved by a series of commands ran from an elevated CMD prompt.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. In your Vmware workstation, right-click on your virtual machine and click on Install Vmware Tools. Then, on the next menu, choose Mount and wait for the procedure to complete.

2. With the virtual machine mounted, you need to jump back into the Windows recovery menu. To do this, press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Once inside, type ‘cmd’ and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open up an elevated CMD prompt. When you see the UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to grant administrative privileges.

3. Once you’re inside the elevated CMD prompt, type the following command and press Enter:
   

   drvload "X:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\Drivers\pvscsi\Win8\amd64\pvscsi.inf"

   Note: X is only a placeholder. Replace it with the correct letter where VMware is installed.

4. Once the command is successfully processed, run the following command and press Enter to see if you can use the Diskpart utility without encountering the ‘There Are No Fixed Disks to Show’ error:

   X:\windows\system32>diskpart
   

   Note: Keep in mind that X is only a placeholder. Replace it with the letter of your OS drive.

5. If the process was successful and you’re no longer encountering the same error, mount the virtual machine again and you are good to go.

3. Fixing BCD Data

As it turns out, this problem can also occur due to the fact that your system is struggling with some logical errors or even system corruption inside the Boot Configuration Data. If this scenario is applicable, you should be able to fix the issue by rebuilding the BCD files with a series of CMD commands.

Several affected users have confirmed that this operation allowed them to reach the DiskPart screen and complete the operation without encountering the ‘There Are No Fixed Disks to Show’ error.

Here’s a quick guide with what you need to do:

1. Insert a compatible installation media into your computer and restart your computer in order to boot from it.
   Note: If you don’t have one, you can create a compatible installation media from a healthy PC.
2. To boot from the installation media, press any key when you see the black screen and wait for the initial installer to load.

3. After you manage to successfully boot from the installation media, click on Repair your computer (bottom-left corner) and wait for the repair tool to load.

   Note: On Windows 10, you can force your way into the repair menu even without the installation media – By forcing 3 consecutive unexpected machine interruptions (by turning off your computer in the middle of the booting sequence).

4. Once you manage to get inside the initial repair menu, click on the Troubleshoot menu from the list of available options. Next, click on Command Prompt from the list of sub-options.

5. Once you are inside the newly opened Command Prompt window, type the following command in order and press Enter after each one to rebuild the boot configuration data:

   Bootrec /scanos
   Bootrec /fixMBR
   Bootrec /fixBoot
   Bootrec /rebuildBCD

6. After each command is processed successfully, close the CMD prompt and restart your computer to see if the problem is still occurring at the next system startup.

If the same ‘There Are No Fixed Disks to Show’ error is still occurring, move down to the next potential fix below.

4. Using Windows Startup Repair

If none of the instructions above have allowed you to fix the ‘There Are No Fixed Disks to Show’ error and run the DiskPart utility normally, it’s very likely that you’re dealing with some kind of initialization error that is being caused by one or more kernel files.

If this scenario is applicable, you should be able to fix the issue swiftly by using the most powerful tool that’s available to end-users – the Automatic Repair utility. Some users that were also encountering this problem have reported that the issue was completely resolved and they were able to boot normally after performing the instructions below.

IMPORTANT: The procedure below should be compatible with every Windows installation media. But you need to have a compatible installation media in order to be able to replicate the instructions below. If you don’t have a compatible installation media, here’s how to create one for Windows 10.

If you already own a compatible installation media or you used the guide above to create one, follow the instructions below to use the Startup Repair utility to fix the issue automatically. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Power on your computer (restart it if it’s already on) and make sure that the Windows installation media is inserted into your DVD drive or USB port.
   Note: Keep in mind that in case you are using a flash USB drive as installation media, you will likely need to ensure that your computer is configured to boot from it first.
2. Once you see that your computer is preparing to enter the booting sequence, wait patiently until you see the black screen saying ‘Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD’. When you see it, press any button to boot from this particular installation media

3. Once you get to the initial installation screen, turn your attention to the bottom-left corner of the screen and click on the Repair your Computer hyperlink located in the lower side section of the screen.

4. After several seconds of loading, you should see the Troubleshooting menu. Once you get there, you will have the option to choose from multiple options. Make sure to click on the Troubleshoot feature.

5. From the Troubleshoot menu, click on Advanced Options from the list of available recovery options.

6. If you have a dual boot setup, you will be asked which OS you want to repair. Select it, then wait patiently until the process is complete.

7. After the operation is complete, remove the installation media and reboot your computer to see if the problem has been resolved.

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Error code -7 and error code -130 show up whenever the Steam client tries to load a web page for you, but for whatever reason, fails to retrieve it from Steam’s servers. The complete error message these error codes are accompanied by reads:

Error Code: -7 or Error Code: -130
Failed to load web page (unknown error)

Error codes -7 and -130 can rear their ugly heads on any pages within the Steam client from the utterly inconsequential Update News page to the all-important Inventory page and everything in between. It is when this issue makes its way to the more important Steam pages like Store, where it ends up preventing people from looking for games to buy, that it truly becomes a problem that needs to be dealt with. The most common culprit behind this error would be a lack of internet access, but if you have a working internet connection, there might be other causes at play.

What causes error code -7 and error code -130 in the Steam client?

1. Restart the Steam client

If there exists some kind of an issue with the Steam client that has left the program temporarily unable to connect to Steam servers or retrieve web pages from certain URLs, restarting the Steam client might help resolve it. To restart the Steam client, you need to:

1. In the top right corner of the Steam window, click on Steam.
2. In the resulting context menu, click on Exit.

3. Wait for the Steam client to perform its closing rituals and close itself.
4. When Steam has closed, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager, navigate to the Processes tab and check to make sure there are no Steam processes running. If there is even one Steam process running, Steam is still in the process of shutting down. If there are no Steam processes running, you may proceed.
5. Launch Steam and check to see if the issue has been resolved.

2. Disable any and all antivirus software

Third-party software, especially antivirus programs, can often mess with the Steam client and its ability to effectively communicate with Steam servers. If you have any antivirus programs installed and enabled on your computer, you should disable them in order to see if they are what’s causing you to see error codes -7 and -130 in the Steam client. Or better yet, you could completely uninstall the antivirus programs you have on your computer for the time being and see if doing so alleviates this problem.

3. Reinstall Steam

Reinstalling the Steam client will make it so Steam starts afresh on your computer, with any damaged or corrupted files replaced by new, fully functional ones.

1. In the top right corner of the Steam window, click on Steam.
2. In the resulting context menu, click on Exit.

3. Wait for the Steam client to perform its closing rituals and close itself.
4. Press the Windows Logo key + R to to open a Run dialog.

5. Type the following into the Run dialog, replacing X: with the full path for the directory the Steam folder is located in on your computer:
   X:\Steam\uninstall.exe
6. Press Enter to launch the uninstaller for the Steam client.
7. Follow the onscreen prompts and instructions to uninstall the Steam client from your computer.
8. Once the Steam client has been successfully uninstalled from your computer, download the installer for the Steam client.

9. When the installer has been downloaded, navigate to the directory it was saved to, launch it, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the Steam client.
10. As soon as Steam has been reinstalled, launch it and check to see if error codes -7 and -130 still persist.

4. Flush your computer’s local DNS cache

When you flush your computer’s local DNS cache, you force it to request an IP address for every URL it tries to connect to instead of relying on its own library of URLs and associated IP addresses. So even if your computer somehow had the wrong IP addresses associated with some or all Steam URLs, when you try and visit them after you flush the DNS cache, your computer will be forced to request and then save the right IP addresses. This solution is especially effective in cases where the affected user only sees error code -7 and -130 on certain pages within the Steam client. To flush your computer’s local DNS cache, you need to:

1. Press the Windows logo key + R to open a Run dialog.

2. Type cmd into the Run dialog and press Enter to launch a fresh instance of the Command Prompt.

3. Type the following into the Command Prompt and press Enter:
   ipconfig /flushdns

4. Wait for the command to be fully executed.
5. Launch the Steam client and check to make sure the problem has been resolved.

5. Wait out the storm (or contact your ISP!)

If all else fails, there’s s a good chance there is simply something wrong with your internet connection that’s preventing the Steam client from contacting and retrieving web pages from Steam servers. If this is indeed the case, you might just have no other option than to wait for this storm to pass and for the underlying issue to be resolved by your Internet Service Provider. You can and should, in the meantime, contact your ISP and register a complaint about the issue you are facing to make sure they are at least aware of and actively trying to resolve it. Be sure to inform your ISP of the specifics of this problem so as to help them better diagnose and deal with its cause.

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When the Steam store encounters any kind of an issue with a purchase you are trying to make, the purchase does not go through and you are presented with an error message that reads:

An unexpected error has occurred. Your purchase has not been completed. Please contact Steam Support.

Unlike other Steam errors that prevent you from launching games on the Steam client or installing/updating games, this error renders an affected user unable to make any purchases whatsoever on the platform. Being unable to purchase games from the Steam store can prove to be incredibly infuriating, which is why this error really needs to go. This specific issue can be caused by any one of a number of different things.

What causes the “An unexpected error has occurred” error message on the Steam store?

How to get rid of the “An unexpected error has occurred” error message?

There are a number of different solutions you can use to try and get rid of this error and get your purchase on the Steam store to go through successfully, and which one ends up working for you will depend heavily on what’s causing this issue in your case.

1. Retry the purchase

You might be seeing this error message because of a temporary processing issue or some kind of a problem with the particulars of your order. In such cases, you should be able to successfully make your purchase by simply retrying it one or (a maximum of) two times. As you retry your purchase, double-check (and even triple-check!) the particulars of your purchase – especially your billing information – to make sure everything is in order and there’s no reason for Steam to prevent your transaction from going through. However, it is strongly advised that you do not retry failed purchases more than a few times in order to avoid overloading the system or sending duplicate requests to the system simultaneously.

2. Disable any VPN programs or IP proxies you have running

VPNs, IP proxies, and pretty much anything that masks or spoofs your computer’s IP address is a big no-no on the Steam store. Steam’s systems are inherently designed to prevent any purchases initiated by masked or spoofed IP addresses from going through successfully, so if you want to make a purchase on the Steam store, VPN programs and IP proxies will have to go.

1. Launch the VPN program or IP proxy you currently have enabled on your computer.
2. Locate the toggle or setting to enable and disable the program, and disable it.

If you have a VPN set up locally on your computer, you are going to have to disable it for the time being if you want to be able to make purchases on the Steam store. You will also have to make sure any other programs or utilities capable of masking your computer’s IP address are not in effect.

3. Wait for the underlying issue to be resolved

If none of the solutions listed and described above have worked for you, there’s a good chance you’re experiencing this problem because the Steam servers responsible for processing purchases and other transactions are down. If that is true, there is not really much for you to do but wait for these servers to come back up again, at which point you can retry your purchase and it should complete successfully. Be sure to keep checking in on the problem while you wait for its underlying cause to be dealt with.

4. Contact Steam Support

If you seem to be simply unable to rid yourself of this error message and successfully make a purchase on the Steam store, it might be time to call in the big guns and contact Steam Support.

1. Make your way to the Help section of the Steam store, where you are to specify the issue you are facing and select the purchase that keeps failing.

2. Get in touch with Steam Support to find a resolution for your problem. The folks at Steam Support are extremely helpful and professional (and are actual people, not just automated responses!), so when all else fails, they should be able to help you get out of this jam and go back to happily making purchases on the Steam store.

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Owners of the Google Pixel 2 are reporting a very peculiar issue where connecting their device to specific WiFi networks results in the networks being forced to restart. Users affected by this issue report that when it occurs, all devices connected to the WiFi network in question are forced out and the network is rendered unusable for roughly one minute, during which the network reboots itself. Once the reboot is successful, all devices that were previously connected to the network are reconnected and the network continues to function flawlessly, with the Google Pixel 2 now also being connected and having access to it.

What causes a WiFi network to restart when a Google Pixel 2 is connected to it?

There are only a handful of things that can possibly cause a WiFi network to have a figurative allergic reaction to a Google Pixel 2 and sneeze (or rather, force close all connections and restart), namely:

How to prevent your WiFi network from restarting whenever a Google Pixel 2 is connected?

1. Restart both the phone and the WiFi network

The most common cause of this issue, by far, is some kind of a temporary incompatibility between the Google Pixel 2 and the WiFi network it is connecting to. This can be anything from a program running on the phone that is creating interference to the WiFi network’s resources being allocated in a specific way that makes it and the phone incompatible, or anything in between. Regardless of what the exact, incompatibility is, however, a blanket solution for all of them is to power cycle both the phone and the WiFi network.

1. Press and hold the Power/Lock button on the Google Pixel 2 until you see a context menu appear.
2. In the context menu that appears, tap on Power Off.

3. Unplug the WiFi router that governs the WiFi network you are facing this issue with.
4. Wait for 30-60 seconds.
5. Plug the WiFi router back into its power outlet.
6. While you wait for the WiFi network to start back up, press and hold the Power/Lock button on the Google Pixel 2 until the screen lights up and the phone starts booting up.
7. When the phone boots up, turn on the WiFi and try connecting to the WiFi network you were previously facing this problem with. Check to see if the problem still persists.

2. Make sure you are not exceeding the network’s maximum allowed connections

Most WiFi networks only allow for a specific number of devices to be connected to them at the same time, and exceeding this limit can result in the network malfunctioning and forcing itself to reboot. To make sure you are not experiencing this issue simply because you’re exceeding the maximum number of active connections the affected network allows, disconnect a device already connected to the network before you connect the Google Pixel 2 to it, wait for 30-60 seconds, and then connect the Google Pixel 2 to the network. Once connected, check to see if the issue has been resolved.

3. Enable QoS on the network (For ASUS routers only)

There is some deep-seated hatred between the Google Pixel 2 and ASUS WiFi routers because whenever one connects to a WiFi network governed by an ASUS router, the network force closes all connections and immediately restarts. The exact incompatibility between ASUS routers and the Google Pixel 2 remains unknown, but it probably has something to do with how ASUS routers allocate network resources between connected devices since this problem can be resolved by simply enabling QoS on the affected ASUS router. QoS (Quality of Service) is a technology built-in to most routers that manage data traffic to reduce packet loss and network jitter and can manage network resources by controlling how they are allocated and how data is moved between connections. To enable QoS on your ASUS router, you need to:

1. On an internet browser of your choice, type in 192.168.1.1 and press Enter to be taken to the web-based setup page for your ASUS router. 192.168.1.1 is the address for this setup page on almost all ASUS routers, but in the event, it isn’t for yours, you can simply find your router’s private IP address and proceed.

2. Log-in to the setup page. The default username for all ASUS routers is “admin“, and the default password for all ASUS routers is “admin“. If you have previously changed the login credentials for this setup page yourself, enter the login credentials you defined, or if the credentials were changed by your network administrator, contact them and ask for the credentials.
3. On the left side of your screen, locate and click on Traffic Manager.

4. Click on the slider next to the QoS option to turn it On.

5. Once the slider turns green and QoS has been enabled, set the QoS Type as Traditional QoS.
6. Type in your Download Bandwidth as 1000, and your Upload Bandwidth as 1000.
7. Click on Save.

8. Restart the WiFi network, and when it starts back up, check to make sure the issue has been resolved.

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The default Xbox App will not pick up any audio from the microphone that is connected to the PC for some users. It doesn’t matter if a headset or a standalone mic is connected – the microphone doesn’t work for the party chat or in-game. Affected users report that the mic works just fine with other apps and that they can even hear other people in the Xbox Party Chat.

NOTE: This issue is different from the one where affected users see the “Your network settings are blocking party chat”, with the error code 0x89231906.

What’s causing the microphone to stop working inside Xbox App?

How to get the microphone to work with the Xbox App on Windows 10

In order to force the microphone to work with the Xbox App on Windows 10; please follow the steps listed below.

1. Running the recording audio troubleshooter

Before we move forward to more advanced repair strategies, let’s test to see if your Windows 10 installation is not capable of fixing the issue automatically. As several affected users have confirmed, this problem can occur due to an incorrect recording configuration that can be easily resolved by running the Recording Audio troubleshooter.

This built-in utility is designed to scan your computer from common problems with audio recording devices and automatically applied a tested fix if a viable scenario is found. Several affected users have confirmed that this operation ultimately allowed them to fix the issue without the need to apply any other manual fixes.

Here’s a quick guide with what you need to do in order to run the Recording Audio troubleshooter to force the Xbox App to pick up audio from your connected microphone:

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

2. Once you’re inside the Troubleshooting tab, move down to the right-hand menu and click on the Recording Audio entry. Then, from the newly appeared context menu, click on Run the troubleshooter to start the utility once again.

3. Wait until the utility is started. If you are prompted by the UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to grant administrative privileges.
4. After the analysis is complete, look at the results and see if a viable repair strategy is identified. If the utility ends up recommending a fix, apply it by clicking on Apply this fix, then wait for the procedure to be complete.

5. Once the fix is successfully deployed, restart your computer and see if your microphone audio is picked up by the Xbox App.

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

2. Changing the connection cable (if applicable)

If you’re encountering the issue with a headset or microphone that can be connected with both a 3mm hack or USB, you should try to use the 3mm jack connection method if possible. The Xbox App is notoriously known for failing to pick up audio from Microphone/headsets when connected through USB.

So if your audio recording device is currently connected through USB, redo the connection with a 3mm jack and restart your computer. After the next system startup is complete, open the Xbox app again and see if your microphone audio is getting picked up.

If the same problem is still occurring or this method wasn’t applicable to your current situation, move down to the next potential fix below.

3. Changing the default audio channel

As it turns out, the audio recording function inside the Xbox App on Windows 10 is mostly occurring when a particular audio channel is selected (1 Channel, 24 bit, 192khz, Studio Quality).

There’s no official explanation why this problem is occurring, but several affected users have confirmed that the issue was resolved indefinitely after they accessed the Sound settings menu and changed the audio channel to a different audio format – by adjusting the sample rate and bit depth.

Note: WIth a bit of work, you can determine the true bitrate of audio files that you want to play.

Here’s a quick guide on changing the default audio channel on Windows 10 in order to force the Xbox app to pick up audio from your microphone:

1. Start by right-clicking on the sound icon in your taskbar (bottom-right corner of the screen). Next, from the newly opened context menu, choose Open Sound Settings from the list of available options.
2. Now that you are inside the Sound settings screen, move down to the right-hand section of the screen. Next, scroll down to the related settings sub-menu and click on Sound Control Panel.
3. Once you manage to get past the Classis Sound menu, scroll down to the Playback tab and then right-click on the active sound device that you’re having issues with. From the newly appeared context menu, choose Properties.
4. Now that you are inside the properties screen, choose the Advanced tab from the horizontal menu at the top. Next, go to the Default format section and work to adjust it to the 2 channel, 16 bit, 48khz, DVD Quality.
5. Click Apply to save the changes, then restart your computer and see if the Xbox app is picking up microphone audio at the next system startup.

If the same issue is still occurring or this method wasn’t applicable, move down to the next potential fix below.

4. Allowing the Xbox App to use Microphone

As it turns out, this particular issue can also be caused due to a Windows 10 Privacy settings that end up prohibiting the Xbox app to use the microphone feature. This was not standard behavior when Windows 10 launched, but a recent security update is preventing UWP apps from accessing the camera & microphone unless you specifically configure them to be allowed them.

If this scenario is applicable to you and you’re suspecting that the Xbox App is preventing from using the microphone, follow the instructions below to make sure that’s not the case:

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Next, type ‘ms-settings:privacy-microphone’ and press Enter to open up the Microphone Privacy window fo the Windows Settings app.
   
2. Once you’re inside the Microphone privacy tab, move over to the right-hand pane and enable the toggle associated with Allow apps to access your microphone.

3. Once accessed is granted, scroll down to the list of apps allowed to use the microphone and ensure that the toggle associated with the Xbox Console Companion (Xbox App) is Enabled.

4. Once the setting is On, restart your computer and see if the issue is resolved at the next system startup.

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The address list stops displaying in Outlook because of corrupted Address Book, sync issues in cached mode, corrupted Autocomplete List, corrupted PST file, corrupted Office/Outlook installation, wrongly configured user profile and non-encryption of data between Exchange Server and Outlook. This is a very common problem which is usually solved through several simple steps.

What Causes the Address List Cannot Be Displayed Error in Outlook?

Things to Consider Before Trying the Solutions:

Before trying the solutions, use the same user profile on another computer and if the problem reappears on that 2^nd computer then contact your Organization’s IT Administrator.

How to Fix Address Book not Displaying in Outlook?

1: Use Online Mode of Outlook

Outlook uses Online Mode or Cached Mode to connect with an Exchange Server. In the cached mode, Outlook keeps a copy of the user’s data locally. So, if Outlook is having trouble with Address List in the cached mode then it can force Outlook into the address list cannot be displayed error. In that case, changing the connection mode from Cached to Online may solve the problem.

1. Launch Outlook and click on the File tab.
2. Now in the right pane of windows, click on the Account Settings and in the list displayed, click on Account Settings.

3. Now in the Email tab, click on Change after selecting your account.

4. Now click on More Settings.

5. Click on the Advanced tab and then Uncheck the option “Use Cached Exchange Mode”.

6. Click Apply and then click Ok.
7. Now restart Outlook and check if it is operating without any problem.

2: Repair the PST File

When you perform Send/Receive in Outlook, Outlook then uses the user’s folders to fetch out the required data. Outlook uses the “.pst” file for this purpose. If the .pst file is corrupt, then you may experience problems with your address book. Microsoft has a built-in utility “SCANPST.EXE” that can fix .pst file and thus may solve the problem.

1. Exit Outlook.
2. Press the Windows button and then in the search box type Outlook and then in the resulting list, Right-click on Outlook and then click on “Open File Location”.

3. The following folder will be opened that contains shortcuts of programs.

   C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

   In this folder, Right-click on the Outlook shortcut icon and then again click on the “Open File Location”.

4. The following folder will be opened.

   C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16

5. Now in this Office folder, locate SCANPST.EXE file and then right-click on it and then click on “Run as Administrator”.

6. Press the Browse button in Microsoft Outlook Inbox Repair.

7. Then select the PST file. (Location of the PST file is explained after solution’s steps).
8. Now Click on the Start button to initiate scanning of the PST file.
9. If prompted, then click on Repair to fix the issues with the file.
10. Restart Outlook and check if it has started to operate without any problem.

The location of the .pst file depends on various things like version of Outlook, version of Windows, and how the user’s account was set up. Following are the default locations of the PST file as per the Windows version:

drive:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

drive:\Users\<username>\Roaming\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

drive:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

Now after repairing the PST file check if Outlook Address Book has started to work normally.

3: Enable Encryption of Data Between Exchange Server & Outlook

If the Data traffic between Exchange Server and Outlook is not encrypted, Outlook might not grant access to the address book module to display the information anywhere. In that case, enabling encryption between the Exchange Server and Outlook may solve the problem.

1. Open Outlook and then click on the File tab.
2. Now in the right pane of the window, click on Account Settings and then in the drop-down list again click on Account Settings.

3. Then in the Email tab, click on user account and click on Change.

4. Now click on More Settings.

5. Now click on the Security tab and then check Encrypt Data Between Microsoft Outlook And Microsoft Exchange is checked.

6. Restart Outlook and check if Outlook Address Book has started to function properly.

4: Empty the Autocomplete List

Outlook saves every address a user enters in the To, Cc, & Bcc fields of an email message. Then, when a user enters the first few letters of an email address, Outlook automatically suggests matching contacts. If this autocomplete list is corrupt, then it can force Outlook to display the error message. In that case, emptying the Autocomplete List may solve the problem.

1. Click on the File tab and then in the left pane of the window, click on the Options.
2. Now in the Outlook Options, select the Mail.
   

3. Then in the Send messages section, click on Empty Auto-Complete List.

4. In the confirmation dialogue box, select Yes.
5. Now restart Outlook and check if Outlook Address Book is functioning normally.

5: Repair Office/ Outlook

If Microsoft Office/Outlook installations themselves are corrupt, a lot of the modules might cease to work properly. Running the Microsoft Office built-in repair tool will clear out any problems with the Office installation and thus may solve the problem.

1. Click on the Windows button and then type Control Panel and in the resulting list, click on Control Panel.

2. Click Programs.

3. Now click on Programs and Features.
   

4. Click the Office suite that you want to repair, then click Change.

5. If UAC prompts, click yes.
6. Then select Quick Repair and click on Ok.

7. Click Repair, and then click Continue.
8. After completion of the repair process, restart your computer. And check if Outlook Address Book has started to function normally.
9. If not, then repeat step-1 to step-5.
10. This time select Online Repair and then click on Ok.
    

11. Now click Repair and afterwards, click Continue.
12. After completion of the repair process, restart your system and check if Outlook Address Book is operating fine.

Note: This will repair the whole Office suite even if you want to repair just Outlook. If you are using a standalone version of Excel, then in the control panel, search for Outlook by name and repair it by following the steps mentioned above.

6: Remove Address Book and Then Add it Back

The Address Book sync issue between the server and Outlook client can cause Outlook to display the error message. Also, a corrupted address book causes this issue. In that case, removing the Address Book and adding it back may solve the problem.

1. Launch Outlook and then click on the File
2. Click on the Account Settings and then in the drop-down list, click on Account Settings.

3. Click on the Address Books tab.
4. Now select your current Address Book and click on Change.

5. Now in the Address Book window, click on Remove the Address Book.

Note: If you do not see the Outlook Address Book option, start directly from step 7.

6. Click Yes when asked to confirm the removal.
7. Now in the Address Book tab, click New.

8. Click Additional Address Books, and then click Next.

9. Now select Outlook Address Book type and click Next. If you are using another type then select that type.

10. Click OK when prompted to restart.
11. Click Finish.
12. Restart Outlook.
13. Now in the Folder list, right-click the folder that will be used with the address book for example Contacts folder and then click on the Properties.
14. Click the Outlook Address Book
15. Check the checkbox next to Show this folder as an e-mail Address Book (if already not selected), and afterwards, click OK.

16. Restart Outlook and check if Outlook Address Book has started to function properly.

Important: Re-adding your contacts can be real tiresome work especially if the address list you were using was a large one. Also, several email addresses might be lost.

7: Delete Offline Address Books Folder Contents

Outlook uses the Offline Address Books folder to fetch out an address book. If due to a sync error there are conflicting entries in the folder, then it can cause the address list not to be displayed. In that case, deleting the Offline copy of Address Book Folder contents may solve the problem.

1. Exit Outlook.
2. Press Windows+E to open File Explorer and enter the following address in it.

   C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\Offline Address Books

3. Press Ctrl+A to select all the contents of the folder and then press Shift+Delete to delete all the contents.
4. Now launch Outlook and check if Outlook has started to operate fine.

Solution 8: Delete the User Profile and Create a New One

The Address List cannot be displayed error in Outlook could be the result of the wrong configuration of user profile or a corrupted user profile. In that case, deleting the one being used and adding a new one may solve the problem. Keep in mind that this step completely deletes your Outlook profile, and you have to create a new one and reconfigure your connection.

1. Press the Windows key and type Control Panel then in the resulting list click on Control Panel.
   

2. Near the top right corner, click on Category and then click on Large Icons.
   

3. Now click on Mail.
   

4. Now in Mail Setup, click on Show Profiles.

5. Now select Outlook profile and then click on Remove to delete that profile.

6. Then add a new profile.
7. After the new profile is added and configured, launch Outlook.

Last Words:

Hopefully, you can use Outlook without any problem. But if you are still having the issue then use Outlook Web App (OWA).

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