As useful as the Windows 10 startup repair tool can be for fixing issues when it can’t, it may get stuck, making it impossible to boot into Windows 10 at all. If you’ve run into the Windows 10 automatic repair loop, here are some ways you might be able to fix it to get your PC working again.
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This article walks you through two ways to listen to Apple Music on your Windows 10 computer and already assumes you already have a subscription to the service.
[mai mult...]How to Fix Overscan in Windows 10 to Fit to Screen
Over scaling, also referred to as over scanning, is when a computer’s display renders outside of the viewable area of a monitor or TV screen. It’s kind of like having the outer edges of a photo partially covered by a picture frame due to the picture being too large.
“How do I fix my desktop over scaling?” and “How do I get Windows 10 to fit my TV screen?” are two questions asked by new monitor and TV owners. Fortunately, there are proven solutions that are relatively simple and quick to implement.
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Admittedly, I do not do much VMWare these days, but on occasion I have clients that need to use it. Recently I was installing ESXi 6 on my personal lab to do some testing, when the installation got stuck, the last message being “Relocating modules and starting up the kernel”.
[mai mult...]Fix Brightness Is Not Changing on Windows 10
When you’re unable to change the brightness on your Windows 10 desktop PC or laptop, the problem can be down to a number of different issues. These can be either software or hardware-based so it’s important to know where the problem actually lies.
Many of the issues can be fixed at home, but there are certain cases where if the hardware is at fault, you may need to arrange for the system to be professionally repaired or for replacement components to be purchased.
Before reaching that stage, it’s worth narrowing down where the issue lies:
- PC won’t respond to brightness adjustment. If you’re following the commands to adjust brightness correctly, you may be dealing with either a software or hardware issue stopping the change from taking effect.
- PC recently won’t change brightness. If your PC used to adjust the brightness correctly but won’t any more, it may be down to a software upgrade issue.
- Brightness no longer auto-adjusts. If the brightness on your device used to automatically adjust but doesn’t any more, it’s important to check if it’s still possible to manually adjust the brightness.
An attachment does not appear in a Plain Text Outlook E-mail
When you attach a file to a message that’s formatted as plain text in Microsoft Outlook 2016, the attachment does not appear in the Attached line in the message header. This problem occurs on a Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run installation that has at least the December 11, 2015 update (version 16.0.6366.2036) installed.
This problem can also occur in other situations. This problem can occur if one or more of the following conditions are true:
- In the File > Options > Mail dialog box, the Compose messages in this format option is set to Plain Text.
- You are replying to or forwarding an email message that you received in plain text format. Outlook uses the format of the original message in a reply, even if the Compose messages in this format option is set to HTML.
- You manually change the format of the message to Plain Text.
- The message that has the attachment is generated by another program that uses Simple MAPI to create the message.
- You are sending a file from Windows Explorer or another file management program by right-clicking the file, pointing to Send to, and then selecting Mail recipient.
How to Set up Parental Controls in Windows 11
- You and your child both need Microsoft accounts (not local accounts).
- Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & Other Users > Add a Family Member (Add Account) > Create one for a child > create an account.
- To adjust parental controls, go to Settings > Accounts > Family & Other Users > Manage family settings online.
How to Get Full Context Menus in Windows 11
By far the most annoying new “feature” of Windows 11 is the truncated context menu you get when right-clicking on anything. Where prior versions of Windows showed all of your options, including different programs that could open a file, the new menus are limited to just a handful of choices, and not necessarily the ones you want.
For example, when I installed Notepad++, a popular text editor, and then right-clicked on a .txt file, I was not shown the program as an option for opening it. Even under the “Open with” submenu, only the Windows notepad appeared. Sure, you can see the full list of options if you click “Show more options,” but that’s an extra click you didn’t have to make in Windows 10.
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How to Fix Printer Spooler Errors in Windows 11
This guide will walk you through a number of proven solutions for how to fix print spooler errors and problems in Windows 11 PCs, laptops, and Microsoft Surface devices. These tips are designed to work around or solve any Windows 11 printing problems preventing tasks from being sent to a printer.
What Causes the Print Spooler to Stop Running?
The print spooler is a part of the Windows 11 operating system that organizes printing tasks and queues them up for being sent to connected printers or printing services. Errors can occur when the print spooler is overloaded with tasks, is conflicting with other aspects of the operating system, or is simply being affected by a glitch or bug caused by an out-of-date driver, app, or version of Windows 11.
How Do I Fix the Print Spooler in Windows 11?
Here’s all of the best solutions for fixing Windows 11 print spooler errors and bugs organized from easiest and fastest to more complex.
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Restart Windows 11. This is common advice but it’s also advice that often works to fix bugs and glitches on Windows PCs, laptops, and Microsoft Surface devices.
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Download and install the latest Windows 11 update. Most print spooler errors and problems are often fixed in newer builds of the Windows 11 operating system which are released on a very regular basis.
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Update your Windows 11 apps. As with Windows updates, app updates can also fix a number of issues affecting the printer spooler. This is especially important if you continue to encounter errors when using a specific app for printing.
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Run the Printer troubleshooter. Open Settings > Troubleshoot > Other trouble-shooters and select Run next to Printer to run the Printer troubleshooter. This will scan your Windows 11 device for printer-related errors and fix them automatically.
If you can’t find this option in Windows 11’s Settings app, open Settings, type Troubleshooter in the search bar, and select Troubleshoot other problems.
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Stop, start, and reset the Windows 11 Print Spooler. Ttry stopping and starting the print spooler to see if that fixes the issue. If it doesn’t, reset the print spooler and try sending your file to the printer again.
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Clear the print queue. The print spooler may be overloaded with too many print jobs. Try removing all the jobs and then try to print your project again.
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Try using another app for printing. It’s possible the Windows app you’re using is causing the problem. If you can, try opening the file in another program and printing it from there.
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Remove all other printers from your Windows 11 device. Sometimes having multiple printers connected to a Windows 11 device can cause conflicts and spooler errors.
You can remove printers via Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
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Remove your printer and add it back again. This may feel like an inconvenience but it should only take a few minutes and could fix the spooler bugs you’re experiencing.
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Update the printer drivers. Out-of-date device drivers are a very common cause of all kinds of hardware problems.
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Use Windows Compatibility Mode. If you’re using an old printer that requires an equally old program or drivers to work, try running the associated app and drivers in Windows Compatibility Mode.
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Reset the spooler registry keys. This is a relatively advanced solution but it has been known to fix print spooler errors as it’s essentially an alternative way to reset the spooler data if none of the above options work. To do this, open the relevant registries and delete everything in its folder except for the winprint entry.
For 32 bit Windows use:
//HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control/Print/Environments/Windows NT x86/Print Processors/For 64 bit Windows use:
//HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control/Print/Environments/Windows NT x64/Print Processors/ -
How do I restart a printer spooler?
From the Windows start menu, search for Services; Windows services are programs that run in the background that you usually don’t interact with. Double-click Printer Spooler > select Stop under Service Control > press Start to restart the process. You can also restart the service by right-clicking Printer Spooler from the Services window or Task Manager > Services > right-clicking Printer Spooler > Restart.
How do I set a default printer in Windows 11?
If you haven’t already done so, first add a network printer in Windows 11 by selecting Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners > Add device. Once you’ve connected to the printer, select it from the printers list and choose Set as default to make it your primary printer.