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Update error code 0x80080008 stands for CO_E_SERVER_STOPPING – the object server terminated, after being invoked via OLE service. This error is caused as a result of the Wups2.dll file that is included in the latest version of Windows Update not installed incorrectly. We’ll provide solutions to this problem for users of Windows 10 PC and then Mobile. Registering Wups2.dll, restarting the Windows Update service and enabling auto updates are ways to solve this problem....

Update: This issue is also reported to occur with certain printer drivers that fail to update via Windows Update. If you’re currently encountering this particular issue, the methods below might help. We have managed to identify quite a few potential fixes that other users in a similar situation have used to resolve the issue. Please follow each potential fix in order until you discover a fix that resolves the 0x80240017 error on your machine....

To uninstall or install some programs you require elevated access. Even if you have this access, the operating might throw the message “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall”. There are plenty of workarounds to solve this problem. Start with the first solution and work your way down accordingly. Solution 1: Repairing Corrupt Registry Keys The registry is a hierarchical database that contains data that is critical for the operation of the Windows operating system and the applications/services that run on it....

How to Fix Excel Slow to Open in Windows 10 There can be various reasons for Excel slow to open on Windows 10 issue. Some of the plausible reasons are mentioned here. Issues due to improper functioning of extensions and add-ins on Excel. Outdated or corrupt Microsoft Office version. Unwanted formulas on Excel sheets can also cause this issue. Issues due to interfering background processes. The issue caused due to Hey Cortana feature....

The cause of this error might be outdated, corrupted, or incompatible graphics driver, damaged video card, recently installed software or hardware might be incompatible etc. Anyway, without wasting any time let’s see How to Fix GeForce Experience Won’t Open in Windows 10 with the help of the below-listed tutorial. Fix GeForce Experience Won’t Open in Windows 10 Make sure to create a restore point just in case something goes wrong....

How to Fix Sea of Thieves Not Downloading Error on Microsoft Store There can be multiple reasons for Sea of Thieves not downloading on your computer; some of these errors are mentioned below. If there are issues with hard drives, such as inadequate space, it can cause downloading errors. If the date and region settings are incorrect in your system, this can prevent downloads to your system. If your graphic and system drivers are outdated or corrupt, they may prevent the download and installation of the game....

How to Fix Unexpected Zip File Error 0x80004005 One of the most popular kinds of file compression in the current tech environment. Due to its dependability and usage of lossless compression, this format is a must to have if your file size is quite large. Although the Zip format is generally dependable and secure to use, occasionally it may have problems. Error 0x80004005 unspecified error may take place in two situations....

How to Fix Verify That The Specified Transform Paths are Valid Error There could be multiple reasons for specified transform paths are valid errors and Windows 10 error transforms issue. A few of them are mentioned down below. One of the reasons for this issue could be a corrupted Windows installer Another key reason for this issue could be the wrong transform registry path for a Windows app. This can also occur due to problems in Windows Install and Update services....

Working around this problem is pretty easy – all you need to do is press the Num Lock key on your keyboard once your computer boots up, and the Num Lock will be turned on, but what purpose do computers serve us if not our convenience? This problem is not a question of how easily an affected user can work around it but of why affected users are unable to enjoy the small but highly significant pleasure of having their Num Lock automatically turned on for them when their computer boots up....

To turn it on, you just need to create a new folder with a special name and code, which will unlock this hidden menu. Activating this hidden feature takes just a few steps. Here’s how to turn on God Mode: God Mode in Windows 11 doesn’t make any major changes to your computer—it simply makes tasks like changing the date and time, or backing up Windows, much quicker and easier compared to the usual way through regular menus....

This guide will walk you through the process of setting a YouTube video to autoplay when it is embedded on a website. Importantly, using the autoplay feature for embedded videos does not contribute to the video’s view count. With this simple adjustment, you have the ability to decide if an embedded video should start playing automatically.

On Windows 10, you can go about changing the name of your user account two different ways – the way you need to use depends on whether the user account you want to change the name of is a local user account or a Microsoft account. How to change the name of a local user account Changing the name of a local user account on Windows 10 is a pretty simple procedure, similar to how it used to be on older versions of the Windows Operating System....

How to Create a Shadow Effect in Canva Keep reading further to find the steps explaining how to create a shadow effect in Canva in detail with useful illustrations for better understanding. Can You Shadow an Image on Canva? Yes, Canva users can shadow an image on the platform. You can do it by adding your image and then selecting the Edit image option. There, you can search for the Shadow effect....

This specific YouTube feature keeps track of everything a YouTube user searches for and watches on the social network and uses that information to track down videos that are similar in nature to their searches and watched videos. These videos are then suggested to the user as “recommended videos”. Most people would be okay with this feature if they only had to bear it while they were signed into YouTube via their YouTube or Google account, but that is sadly not the case....

There are times when a user could be working on something important, and then some advertisement or a video auto-plays on its own in the background. There are also situations where a user wants to mute the app to play music or some other sound in the background. We are here to tell you the steps to enable or disable sound access to Chrome (Android). How To Disable Sound In Chrome On Android So what should one do to get rid of this irksome sound?...

The images are available in different resolutions, and are usually in portrait or landscape. They can go up to more than 1 Megabyte in size and start at about 400 KB. Most resolutions are either 1920×1080 for desktops or 1080×1920 for smartphones but you can always find resolutions higher than that. Windows Spotlight allows you to leave a feedback for the images you see in order to learn your preference....

Duplicating a page in a Word document is but a matter of simply selecting absolutely everything that is on the target page, and copying it over to a blank page within the document. How you go about doing so, however, varies slightly depending on whether you’re dealing with a document that only has one single page or a document that spans multiple pages. For Single Pages: If it is a single-page document you are dealing with, you can copy all of the target page’s contents....

Xubuntu users who are currently asked to sign in manually can additionally edit a specific text file to gain automatic access to their computer. Make sure to set a good password anyway, since Xubuntu hashes out the root account such as standard Ubuntu does and makes the primary user an administrator. You’ll still need this password when using sudo, gksu and the F1-F6 virtual consoles. Method 1: Using the Users and Groups Settings Select “Users and Groups” from either the Xfce4 Applications menu or the Whisker Menu....

How to Enable Incognito Mode in Google Chrome In some cases, we might prefer a private browsing option where the browsing history does not show up. In this case, turning on the Incognito mode in Chrome is the best option. Method 1: How to Enable Incognito Mode in Chrome on Windows 10 PC You can also enable it on Windows PCs as follows: Launch Google Chrome browser. Click on the three dotted icon at the top right corner of the screen....

The best utilization of this feature shows up when you’re working on a shared computer. So a user can switch to their account without affecting your workflow, and you can do the same. Besides, the accounts have their own login credentials, so privacy and security are never an issue. Now there are two methods to activate and deactivate Fast User switching on Windows . I’ll discuss them in the next section....