Tuesday, 19 January 2021

How to fix update and security crashing in Windows 10?

1. Check If There Are Any Corrupt Files Which Are Causing This Issue


Corrupt files looming in your PC or laptop could be a reason why update and security is not working in Windows 10. And, to make sure that such files are tracked and removed, you can run the SFC (System File Checker) tool. To do that –

  1. Open your Windows Command Prompt as administrator. For this, type CMD and type Run as administrator option from the right-hand pane
  2. When the Command Prompt window opens, type SFC /scannow
  3. The scan will then start and may take some time to complete. So, could you wait till the time it is complete? The complete scans depend on the number of files that are there on your computer
  4. If there are any issues, they’ll be resolved by the troubleshooter
  5. Once the process is complete, restart the computer

2. Conduct A System Restore

Note: Create A Backup before proceeding

While conducting System Restore in point 2  and Downgrading Windows 10 in Point No. 5, you may lose your critical files, apps and other data. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you create a backup. Now, since you are already facing issues with Windows 10 update and security, we’d recommend that you download a backup utility such as Right Backup. It helps you create a backup of all your essential files folders and also lets you restore them manually, no matter what build of Windows 10 you are on.

With this tool, you can create a backup of your desired files, choose to schedule backup and then restore the backup to the desired point on your computer.

It is quite evident that you cannot access the Update and security. In that scenario, performing a system restore may be useful. To do this follow the steps below –

  1. When your Windows 10 is booting, tap F11 repeatedly
  2. This will bring you to Advanced Startup Options Menu
  3. Select Troubleshoot from the given options
  4. Choose to Reset your computer or access advanced options
  5. Choose System Restore
  6. Now follow the prompts appearing on the screen

3. Check If The Issue Gets Resolved On Other Accounts


Maybe the issue persists in the account you are logged in. So you can try creating a different account, log in through that account and check if the problem persists –

  1. Press Windows + X keys and choose Settings from the pane
  2. Go to Accounts and then select Family & other users
  3. You can choose to add a family member or Add someone else to this PC option
  4. Fill out the form and save changes
  5. Try and sign in with newly created account and see if the issue has been resolved or not.
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Tuesday, 12 January 2021

How to correct your Microsoft account settings are out of date?

 The most common cause of an out-of-date account is an incorrect password. In the notification bar at the top of the app, select Fix account. If your password is incorrect, you'll see a message asking you to update your password. Enter the new password and select Done.

If your password isn't the problem, you might have a certificate error. If so, you'll see a message that says, "There is a problem with the server's security certificate. The security certificate is not from a trusted certifying authority."

This error often happens when you don't use SSL to secure your email account. To fix this error, follow the steps below:

  1. At the bottom of the left navigation pane, select The Settings button . 


  2. Select Manage Accounts and select your email account.

  3. Select Change mailbox sync settings > Advanced mailbox settings.

  4. Confirm that your incoming and outgoing email server addresses and ports are correct.

  5. Select the check box for Require SSL for incoming email and Require SSL for outgoing email and then select Done > Save.

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Monday, 11 January 2021

Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store

 If you're in Windows 10 and you're having problems with an app from Microsoft Store, consider these updates and fixes.

First, sign in to your Microsoft account. Next, work through these possible solutions in the order presented. 

  1. Make sure Windows has the latest update: Select check for updates now, and then select Check for updates.  Or, select the Start  button, then select Settings  > Update & Security  > Windows Update  > Check for Updates. If there is an available update, select Install now.

  2. Make sure that your app works with Windows 10.

  3. Update Microsoft Store: Select the Start  button, and then from the apps list, select Microsoft Store. In Microsoft Store, select See more  > Downloads and updates Get updates. If an update for Microsoft Store is available, it will start installing automatically.

  4. Troubleshoot games.

  5. Repair or reset your apps.

  6. Reinstall your apps:  In Microsoft Store, select See more   > My Library. Select the app you want to reinstall, and then select Install.

  7. Run the troubleshooter: Select the Start  button, and then select Settings  > Update & Security   > Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps  > Run the troubleshooter.

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Tuesday, 5 January 2021

How to view your Microsoft bill or invoice?

 View a bill or invoice

  1. In the admin center, go to the Billing > Bills & payments page.
  2. On the Invoices tab, select a date range from the drop-down list, and then choose the order that you want to view.
  3. On the summary page, you can see the items, quantity, price, discount, and total for all items in the invoice.
  4. To print or save a PDF copy of the invoice, select Download PDF.

Receive a copy of your billing statement in email

You can choose to receive a copy of your billing statement as an email attachment. If you do, be aware that:

  • An email is sent to both the primary and alternate email address for every person listed as a notification recipient.
  • You receive two separate emails: one that lets you know that your bill is ready, with instructions to sign in to the admin center to view it, and a second email that contains the billing statement as an attachment.

To receive your billing statement in email

  1. In the admin center, go to the Billing > Billing notifications page.

  2. Under Receive billing statement as email attachment? switch the toggle to On.

    You can stop receiving the billing statement emails at any time by switching the toggle to Off.

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Monday, 4 January 2021

How to find balance statements using your Microsoft account order history?

 After we post a charge to your payment option, you’ll see the amount and description on the statement from that payment option. This could be a credit card statement, cell phone provider statement, or other payment option, depending on how you paid.

Check your order history online

  1. Sign in to account.microsoft.com with your Microsoft account. If you have more than one account, make sure you're signed in to the correct Microsoft account for those purchases.

  2. Select Payment & billing>Order history, then, under Refine, select the order and date range you want.Choose from the drop-down menus to select the order and date range you want.

  3. Look for charges with a status of Completed or Redeemed. Charges with a status of In progress haven’t been posted to your payment option yet.

  4. To print an invoice, select Order details from the order you want, then select Print. You can also use the print function in your browser to print the page. In Microsoft Edge, right-click anywhere in the page (or select and hold if you're using a touch screen device), then select Print.

Check your order history on your Xbox One

  1. Select Settings  > Payment & billing > Order history.

  2. Use the drop-down to choose a date range, then select the item you want to check.

  3. Look for charges with a status of Completed or Redeemed. Charges with a status of In progress haven't been posted to your payment option yet.

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Thursday, 31 December 2020

6 Common Windows 10 problems and how to fix them?

 1. PC boots slowly

There are a number of reasons Windows 10 might be booting slowly. The first two things to check are that Windows is up to date and hasn’t been infected with malware.

To check for malware:

  • Press the Windows key and “I”
  • Choose Update & Security
  • Select Windows Defender
  • Click on Open Windows Defender
  • Press Full Scan and the Scan now 

Once it’s finished scanning, follow the on-screen instructions.

To check for updates to Windows, go to Updates & Security and the select the option to either check for updates or install available updates.

2. Files open in the wrong application

Most of us double-click a file to open it, but if the file association in Windows is broken, as it often is, it won’t open in the app you expect it to. You can fix that by clicking on the Start menu and choosing Settings. Click on the System tab and look for the category labelled “default apps.” In there, you can choose what app opens each type of file and specify an app for different file extensions.

3. Windows uses 4G data when you don’t want it to

If you’re using a personal hot spot to connect to the internet over 4G, the last thing you want is for background processes and downloads to eat up your bandwidth. 

  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
  • Click Network & Internet
  • Select Wi-Fi, then Advanced Options
  • Switch “Set as metered connection” to the ON position

4. You can’t play DVD movies

Windows 10 doesn’t have its own built-in DVD player anymore. Probably because Microsoft assumes everyone watches movies online. You can pay to download a DVD player from Microsoft, but a better idea is to download VLC instead. It’s free and will play your DVDs.

5. Your privacy settings aren’t right for you

The default privacy settings in Windows 10 might be fine for many people, but for lots of others, they’re likely to allow too much access to personal data. Here’s how to change them.

  • Go to Settings from the Start menu
  • Choose Privacy
  • Go through each section on the left hand side in turn (General, location, camera, microphone, etc)
  • Review the settings in each section and use the toggle switches to adjust them to suit your preference

6. System Restore has gone missing

System restore hasn’t disappeared in Windows 20, but it is turned off by default, for reasons best known to Microsoft. To turn it on, do the following:

  • Click on the Start menu and type ‘system restore’ into the search box
  • Select Create a restore point
  • When you see the System Properties panel, click on the System Protection tab
  • Make sure your C: drive is selected and press Configure
  • Click the radio button next to Turn on system protection
  • Use the slider to specify how much of your hard drive to use for restore points — 5-10% should do it
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Monday, 21 December 2020

Common Windows 10 problems and How to fix them

 

1. Update Stuck Downloading or Won't Install

Windows 10 automatically updates its packages if you have this option turned on. Sometimes, updates get pushed altogether, so it may cause errors in download or installation. This is especially true if your connection is faulty. If the Windows Auto Update File won't download or install, likely, the file is already corrupted. Here is how you can solve this:

  • Press Win + R to open Run.
  • Type C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download and then select OK.
  • Delete all the files contained in the folder but not the folder itself.
  • Restart your PC.

Note: if some files don't get deleted, just boot into safe mode and start the process.

2. Battery Draining Too Quickly

If you have newly upgraded to Windows 10, chances are that the new version has affected battery life. You can solve this by making sure your drivers are up to date so that they don't strain with the new updates. You can also turn off some features you don't need, such as Cortana. Go to Search, type Cortana, and disable Let Cortana respond to Hey Cortana.

Automatic Windows Update may also take a toll on the battery. You can turn it off by going to Update and Security, then Windows Update. Select Advanced Options and toggle Off for Choose how updates are delivered.

3. Default App Choices Have Changed

Windows 10 works funny sometimes, especially when it cannot remember the default apps you set.

  • Press Win + I and choose System.
  • From the left side pane, select Default apps.
  • Choose the specific app of your choice to open files such as photos, videos, documents, etc.

4. Wi-Fi Connection Not Discoverable

Before anything else, check to see if the VPN software you installed is not yet compatible with the new OS. If this isn't the case, you can follow these steps instead:

  • Press Win + X and open Command Prompt (Admin).
  • Type in "reg delete HKCR\CLSID\{988248f3-alad-4 netcfg -v -u dni_dne"

If this step doesn't work either, the problem might be on the drivers.

  • Open Device Manager
  • Expand on Network adapters. Right-click the available wireless adapter and choose Update Driver Software.

5. Touchpad Not Working

On your keyboard's settings, you can check if the touchpad has a toggle on/off option. If it does not have one, follow these:

  • First, press Win + I and click on Devices.
  • Choose Mouse & Touchpad, then select Additional mouse options.
  • On the new window that opens, choose the Device Settings tab and then Devices.
  • Select your specific touchpad and Enable it if it isn't yet.
  • You can also check and update the driver by right-clicking on the touchpad and choosing Update Driver Software.

6. Can't Install or Update Store Apps

If your PC applications cannot install or update automatically, you can try updating your Microsoft Store. In the Store, open settings and then click Download and updates> Get updates. If this does not work, try this other method:

  • Open Start and go to Settings.
  • Find the Updates & Security
  • Click on Troubleshoot and then select Windows Store Apps.
  • Windows will then automatically find and repair the store app that cannot update or install.

7. Microsoft Office Files Don't Open

  • Press Win + X and choose Command Prompt (Admin).
  • On the command line, input: icacls "%programfiles%\Microsoft Office <n> (note: replace "<n>" with version number)" /grant *S-1-<n>-2-1: (OI) (CI) RX
  • Hit Enter This should help you open the office files.
  • You can also repair Office installation by finding Office in Programs & Features. Right-click on Office and select Online Repair.

8. Flickering or Flashing Screen

This problem may be caused by an incompatible display driver, or some other application like an antivirus, iCloud or IDT Audio. To fix this, just update the specific driver by selecting in Device Manager. You may also uninstall and then reinstall after to fix any corrupted or missing files in the installation.

9. Fixing problems with Bluetooth connectivity

  • Head over to Device Manager.
  • Expand on the Bluetooth Driver, right-click, and select Update Driver.
  • Wait for the update to download and complete, then restart.

10. Fixing black screen errors

Black Screen Errors can be caused by different reasons, but it is most likely because of errors in plugged in external devices, or incompatibility issues with Windows 10.

  • Shut down and then restart your PC, then hold down the Shift key as soon as it boots to enter the Safe Mode.
  • Wait for the PC to start in Safe Mode and this should solve the black screen.
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Thursday, 17 December 2020

Fix Windows 10 problems

 1.Can’t Login Automatically using Microsoft Account

Problem: I am unable to use ‘automatic login’ facility using the (new) Microsoft account. I really wish I don’t have to type the password every time to login into Windows 10.

Solution: Logging in automatically using the Microsoft account comes disabled in Windows 10, and to enable this feature, follow these steps:

  1. Press Win+R keys to open the Run dialog
  2. Type in “netplwiz” and press OK
  3. In the opened window, click on the account for which you want to enable ‘automatic login’
  4. Uncheck (or untick) the option ‘Users must enter a username and password to use this computer’ and click OK
  5. Enter that account’s password twice in the new dialog, and click OK to enable automatic login and try logging in automatically now – it will work

2. Windows 10 Problems Overuses Mobile Data

Problem: I have noticed that tethering mobile data to Windows 10 via WiFi Hotspot depletes the mobile data quickly than ever. I found that Windows 10’s automatic updates was one of the main source, and even various metro apps uses lots of data. How can I disable them?

Solution: The problem happens in Windows 10 because of its automatic updates and other apps eating up data, even if you’re connected to a hotspot. To fix this issue, you can set the tethered hotspot as a ‘metered connection’ by following the given steps:

  1. Connect to the tethered connection (WiFi Hotspot)
  2. Open the new Settings and then ‘Network & Internet
  3. Choose Wi-Fi on the left and click ‘Advanced Options
  4. Toggle the ‘Set as metered connection’ to on state

3. Can’t Open Start Menu in Windows 10

Problem: After upgrading to Windows 10, I can’t open Start menu or Start screen. Everything else is working superfine, but the Start menu or screen simply doesn’t work even if pressing the Windows button on keyboard or Start button on the Windows taskbar.

Solution: This probably happens due to the improper installation of system files. In order to resolve this problem, please follow with the steps given below:

  1. Open the Run dialog by pressing Win+R
  2. Type “sfc /scannow” and hit Enter
  3. blank command prompt will open and close (in a flash, may be)
  4. Restart the PC to check if it helped

In case it did not work, then follow the following process:

  1. Search for “cmd”, and right-click & choose ‘Run as administrator
  2. Type in “Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth” and press OK
  3. Restart the PC after the scan completes – it will work


In case the above methods didn’t work, then follow these steps:

1. Paste the below path in File Explorer and open it. After that, right-click on Command Prompt and choose “Run as administrator”.

2. Now, type start powershell and hit enter.

3. Once you are in the PowerShell window, execute the below command and wait for a while.

4. After the installation is completed, restart the PC and you will have the Start Menu working again.

4. Windows 10 Doesn’t Switch On

Problem: When I try to boot (or switch on) my Windows 10 PC, I get a bluescreen error stating ‘Your PC needs to be repaired’. This mostly happens after plugging in any USB stick (like flash drive or Internet dongle) or Android device.

Solution: This problem mostly happens because of an USB stick plugged in your PC because that may change the hard disk’s partition numbers, hence Windows fails to find the required files and the error. Please follow these steps to rectify this issue:

  1. Remove the USB drive/stick from the PC and restart it
  2. If required, plug in the USB drive after Windows is loaded (after the lock screen or desktop is shown) – it will work

If your PC is still not turning on then you may have to do a reset of Windows 10. We have written a detailed guide on how to reset Windows 10, so go through the steps by clicking on the link.

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Wednesday, 16 December 2020

Microsoft Family Features

 Features :

  • Web Filtering – Family Safety has a Windows Filtering Platform

driver to filter web browsing. This works on all browsers, filters in 18 different languages, and contains the following levels:

  • Allow List Only – Only allows websites that a parent has added to

the Allow list. This feature is not included with the Windows 10 version of Family Safety.

  • Child-Friendly Sites – Above plus allows a list of websites designed

for children has a listing of the more popular kid sites and allows the user to search the entire list of kid sites.

  • General Interest – Blocks social networking, web mail, web chat, and adult sites.
  • Online Communications – Blocks sites like Facebook and other potentially unsuitable social networks
  • Warn on adult content – Allows all websites but warns when the site

contains suspected adult material. This setting was designed for older children who are trusted to make good decisions when the web filter incorrectly categorizes a site.

  • Activity Reporting – Parents can obtain a list of the websites

visited. In addition, computer usages time, programs run, files downloaded, and games run will be reported via Windows Parental Controls.

  • Enforce the adult filter of Google, Bing, Yahoo!, and other popular search engines. For Google, this means locking Safesearch.
  • Control of Family Safety settings to set time limits, and game restrictions ala ESRB as well as general application restrictions.
  • Family Safety allows remote access to its features via the web

interface. Windows Live Family Safety 2011 added support for using the web filtering/blocking controls without the child having a Windows Live ID.

  • Contact Management – Parents are able to create "allow" lists for Windows Live Contacts services such as Windows Live Messenger and Hotmail

to help prevent their children from communicating with unknown contacts and instead only communicate with contacts that parents have approved. Alternatively, parents can just monitor who the child has on their allow list. This was added for Windows Live Messenger 8.5.

  • Family Safety blocks InPrivate browsing in Internet Explorer 8 and 9.
  • Image Filtering – Family Safety has a filter which looks for adult

content in images. The filter is only run on websites which do not do an adequate job of filtering the images and only on computers with sufficient performance capabilities. When an image is blocked, Family Safety blurs it out.

System requirements

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 with the Platform Update for Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit editions), Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2008 with Service Pack 2 and the Platform Update for Windows Server 2008. It works on Internet Explorer 6 or later, Chrome 2 or later, Firefox 2.0 or later, Opera 10 or later, and Safari 3.0 or later.


To know more Call  +1-856-514-8666  to  accountmicrosoft.com family.

How to fix update and security crashing in Windows 10?

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