In the process of using a Windows computer, you often have to face the need to make changes to the OS settings. Depending on the nature of the task at hand, certain methods of making edits in the functioning of…
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Resolving the error “This device is already in use by another application” when outputting audio via HDMI
HDMI technology allows you to connect different devices together. For example, if you do not have enough dimensions of a computer monitor for comfortable viewing of game or video content, you can display the image on the TV screen. Sometimes,…
Resolving error 0xC1900101 when updating Windows
Windows users of different versions periodically encounter various failures and errors that occur at different stages of the system installation or during work. In most cases, the problem is of a programmatic nature, and you can solve it yourself without…
Changing the download folder in the Windows operating system
Working on the Internet, we constantly download any information: documents, photo and video files. Just click on the download link and the file is saved somewhere. And often we do not notice exactly where it is located after that, which…
Using transparency effect in Windows 10
The Windows 10 operating system has options for adjusting the transparency of windows. Usually, the effect is activated by default and can be seen in the Start menu, Action Center, at the borders of application windows, and on the taskbar.…
Error starting Nvcpl.dll: what to do
When you turn on the computer, an error message Nvcpl.dll and RtHDVCpl may appear with different wording: “not found”, “damaged”, “failed to start”, etc. Let’s see what these elements are, how significant they are. and how to fix the problem.…
Windows storage service is loading the disk: what to do
When the computer freezes and emits characteristic sounds, it seems that it is busy with some complex work with many processes. In this case, you did not launch anything, except for light applications like a text editor. If you look…
$ RECYCLE.BIN – what is this folder and can it be deleted
Using a file manager like Total Commander or XYplorer, you can find an unusual folder in the root directories of local drives. It can take up a lot of space, and therefore many users have questions about this folder. By…
What is NetBIOS in Windows, how to enable or suspend a service
During the installation of the Windows operating system, the user sets the name of the computer, which will be subsequently accessed by programs, devices connected by a local network, a web server, FTP and other network services. The NetBIOS protocol…
Fixing “Audio Service Not Started on Windows” Error
Quite often, you can face a problem when, for no apparent reason, the computer stops playing all sounds: system notifications, audio tracks, videos, content on the Internet. In the lower right corner, the megaphone icon is crossed out with a…