Windows 10 Articles


How to Fix a Kernel Mode Heap Corruption BSOD
Hint: it may be your graphics card
If your Windows PC suffers a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, it’s a sign that your PC has become unstable. Corrupt files, outdated drivers, failing hardware – they can […]

Can’t Eject External Hard Drive on Windows? 7 Possible Fixes
To ensure its safety and integrity
Recently, several colleagues have complained that they can’t eject external hard drives on their Windows computers. There are several reasons for this, including outdated or malfunctioning USB drivers that are […]

How to Fix the Clock on Windows 10
Never be late for work again
If your Windows 10 computer is displaying the incorrect date or time, you can change it quickly and easily in your computer’s Settings app. While you can set Windows 10 […]

How to Fix the dxgmms2.sys BSOD Error in Windows 10
This list should be the ticket
The “dxgmms2.sys” blue screen of death (BSOD) error occurs when the DirectX Graphics MMS system file in Windows 10 crashes due to outdated, buggy, or broken graphics card drivers. But […]

How to Check if a Windows 10 Product Key Is Genuine
Fakes are filled with spyware and malware
Are you worried that you may actually be using a pirated copy of Windows 10? If you bought your copy of Windows directly from Microsoft or from a reputable retailer, […]

What is the Antimalware Service Executable Process & Is It Safe?
An obscure but important defense against hackers
When you’re infected with stubborn malware that you find difficult to remove, you might rush to install a third-party antivirus or anti-malware solution. While these work fine, Windows 10 has […]

Right Click Not Working in Windows 10? 19 Ways to Fix
Every way we could think of
Are you having trouble performing a right-click (or secondary click) with a mouse or touchpad in Windows 10? Since you can’t do serious work without access to any context menus, […]

Windows 10 Night Light Not Working? 8 Ways to Fix
So your eyes can get a rest
Constant exposure to blue light from electronic devices can cause visual problems and ruin your sleep pattern. On Windows 10, the Night Light feature prevents digital eye strain and improves […]

Windows Key Not Working in Windows 10? 10+ Ways to Fix It
From the easiest to the most complex
The Windows key is incredibly helpful when used in combination with other keys on your keyboard. Besides opening the Start menu, the Windows key can do all kinds of things […]

How to Create and Use a Password Reset Disk in Windows 10
Just in case you forget your user password
Although there are several ways to access your Windows computer if you forget your password, using a “Password Reset Disk” is by far the fastest. If you fear that you […]

8 Ways to Enable On-Screen Keyboard on Windows 10
Get work done when you are AFK
If you use a Windows 10 PC as your daily device for personal or work-related tasks, there are different kinds of keyboards that can help you work better. The most […]

How to Fix a Driver Power State Failure BSOD in Windows 10
Good news: not impossible to fix
When a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) occurs on your Windows PC, you might be inclined to think the worst. In many cases, however, a BSOD is a sign of […]

What Is SMSS.exe and Is It Safe?
What to do before taking any action
Launch the Task Manager on your Windows PC and you’ll find a bunch of system processes running in the background. Usually, there’s no reason to care about these files and […]

How to Fix a Kernel Security Check Failure BSOD
Hardware and software you need to check or update
In a world where access to a computer is more critical than ever, a blue screen of death (BSOD) error on a Windows PC can bring that access to a […]

msvcr120.dll Missing on Your Computer? 8 Ways to Fix
Get rid of that annoying alert message
Do you keep receiving a “program can’t start because MSVCR120.dll is missing” error while attempting to launch an application in Windows 10? Typically, the reason for that lies with a […]

How to Fix a “Getting Windows Ready” Stuck Error
One of these solutions should move you past it
Windows 10 updates have a reputation for taking ages to download and install. As if that wasn’t bad enough, some updates also end up getting stuck during the final stages. […]

What Is the Shell Infrastructure Host Process and Is It Safe?
Yes, but here's how to check if it's genuine
The Windows operating system is built on a collection of hundreds of different system processes, each having a specific purpose. For instance, some parts of the Windows interface are generated […]