Windows 11 Articles
Windows Shutting Down Automatically? 15 Ways to Fix
Try these before taking it to the repair shop
What Is Windows Credential Manager?
We show you its benefits as well as disadvantages
Windows White Screen of Death: What It Is and How to Fix
We show you 8 methods to resurrect it
How to Find Your Bitlocker Recovery Key in Windows
We'll show you where to look
Windows might request a BitLocker recovery key if it detects unauthorized access or attacks on your PC’s operating system drive. Entering an incorrect PIN too often or changing your BIOS […]
How to Create a Local Account on Windows 11
We'll show you 6 different ways
Windows 11 users can add multiple accounts to their PC through an official Microsoft online account or by creating local offline accounts. But what are local accounts in Windows? And […]
What Is the “Killer Network Service” in Windows (And Is It Safe)?
We explain why you may want to keep it
With a name like Killer Network Service, Intel’s network management process does not inspire confidence. Is the service even worth running, or should you kill the killer? Terminating background processes […]
Microsoft “Find My Device”: How to Find a Lost Windows Device
Plus how to brick it remotely
The Find My Device feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 tracks your device’s location, helping you recover your device when you’ve accidentally lost it or had it stolen. When […]
How to Fix “Dump File Creation Failed” Error in Windows
Don't get down in the dumps about it
Whenever Windows crashes, it “dumps” all log data into an appropriately named dump file. But what are you supposed to do when even the dump file creation fails? Let’s find […]
What to Do if “Automatic Repair Couldn’t Repair Your PC” in Windows
We show you the best ways to fix it
Automatic Repair is supposed to fix Windows startup issues without any user input. In practice, however, it usually throws an “Automatic Repair couldn’t repair your PC” error message. So let’s […]
How to Reinstall Microsoft Store in Windows
Plus what to do immediately after
Keeping the Microsoft Store in top shape on your PC is crucial if you rely on it a lot to download apps, games, and movies. If the program malfunctions, removing […]
10 Ways to Fix Windows Update Failed Error Code 0x80070003
Takes a bit of work but worth it
Windows Update Error Code 0x80070003 prevents you from downloading and installing the latest updates. The cause of the issue isn’t always clear, especially if you just get this cryptic code. […]
How to Fix the “You’ll need a new app to open this windowsdefender link” Error
Get around this annoying security error
Do you get a “You’ll need a new app to open this windowsdefender link” error while trying to launch the Windows Security app? If so, your app or PC might […]
How to Fix “The Referenced Account Is Currently Locked Out” Error in Windows
At least one of these should work
Windows displays a “The referenced account is currently locked out and may not be logged on to” error when you enter an incorrect password repeatedly. This error prevents you from […]
How to Enable (and Customize) Dark Mode in Windows 11
Help you to alleviate eye strain
Dark mode lets you change your color scheme to light text on a dark background. This has been available on devices like iPhone and Android for years, and Microsoft finally […]
What Is searchapp.exe and Is It Safe?
Be careful, it could be malware
The Windows operating system runs many processes in the background to enable an optimal user experience. These processes can be relatively cryptic, and if you don’t know anything about them […]
How to Fix the Printer Error “0x0000011b” on Windows
Get back to hassle-free printing
Microsoft Windows’ printer error “0x0000011b” occurs when you try to print something using a network-shared printer. This error usually occurs after installing a faulty Windows update. We’ll show you how […]
What Are Windows Runtime Errors and How Do You Fix Them?
All the different ways we can think of
Runtime errors in Windows are as old as the operating system itself. It’s a common error message to see when an app crashes, but what exactly is a runtime error, […]
How to Fix “There Are Currently No Power Options Available” in Windows
It can be done but take your time
Do you keep seeing a “There are currently no power options available” message while selecting the Power icon on the Windows 11/10 Start menu? Alternative ways to shut down and […]
What Is mbam.exe in Windows and Should You Remove It?
Not a trojan or broken application
Stopping unnecessary background processes using up system resources is a good way to speed up your computer. But with non-Microsoft processes like mbam.exe, it can be hard to know what […]
How to Customize the Right-Click Context Menu in Windows 11
Put in the menu items you need
While many like the streamlined right-click context menu of Windows 11, some are less than pleased with the truncated menu. Let’s look at some ways to customize it more to […]