When you start your computer, the following error may appear:
Your computer can't come out of hibernation. A fatal error occurred processing the restoration data. File:\hiberfil.sys Error Code:0xc0000719
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Media Creation Tool Error 0x80080005 – 0x90018
When you attempt to create a USB setup disk using the Media Creation Tool, the error code 0x80080005 - 0x90018 appears.
There was a problem running this tool We're not sure what happened, but we're unable to run this tool on your PC. If you continue experiencing problems, reference the error code when contacting customer support. Error code 0x80080005 - 0x90018.
System32 Folder Occupies 300 GB; Filled with Gibberish EXE Files
Of late, many users are complaining that the System32 folder is consuming colossal disk space (e.g., 150 GB – 300 GB) all of a sudden. On a user’s computer, more than 200,000 .exe files were generated. Those files were almost generated every minute, consuming over 200 GB on the C drive.Read more
Error: WFS.exe is missing in Windows 10/11
When you try to launch Windows Fax and Scan by running its executable WFS.exe, you may encounter the following error:
Windows cannot find 'c:\windows\system32\wfs.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.
The file wfs.exe may be missing in the Windows\System32 folder. You may be wondering how to start the Windows Fax and Scan program.Read more
Can’t Open Device Manager or any MMC applet
In Windows 10 or Windows 11. when you try to Device Manager from the Command Prompt (admin) window, the Device Manager doesn’t run. The following error message comes up when you do so: Read more
Accidentally Allowed a Threat in Windows Defender. What to do now?
When Microsoft Defender Antivirus finds a virus, it asks you what action to take on the threat. The options are “Remove”, “Quarantine”, and “Allow on device”.
You may wonder the following:
- What happens if you’ve accidentally clicked “Allow” instead of “Remove”?
- What happens to the “allowed” threat? Will Microsoft Defender Antivirus redetect the item during the next scan?
If you accidentally allow a threat, Microsoft Defender stores the setting (Threat ID) in the registry. The file won’t be flagged when you run it in the future or during a system scan. This poses a big security risk.Read more
Error “A referral was returned from the server” when running a program
When you run a program elevated, the following error may occur:
A referral was returned from the server
What is MicrosoftSecurityApp.exe
MicrosoftSecurityApp.exe (located under “c:\program files\windowsapps\”) is a legit program found on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. MicrosoftSecurityApp.exe is part of the Microsoft Defender store app below.
McUICnt.exe – Entry Point Not Found
After updating the McAfee Antivirus software, some users are seeing the following error on their systems:
McUICnt.exe - Entry Point Not Found The procedure entry point BCryptHash could not be located in the dynamic link library bcrypt.dll
How to Upgrade Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro
If you’re using Windows 10 or 11 Home Edition, you can upgrade to Pro Edition (the upgrade costs USD 99) by changing the product key and activating it. This article tells you how to upgrade Windows 10/11 Home to Pro. No reinstallation is required.Read more
