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What is BigKDriver.sys? BigKDriver.sys is a system file associated with Easy Anti-Cheat. The majority of Windows system files are stored in C:\Windows, especially in /System32 and /SysWOW64 subfolders. But, you’ll also find system files spread across user folders (like the Appdata folder) and app folders (like ProgramData or the Program Files folders). What is helpsrv.sys driver? The module helpsrv.sys has been detected as Trojan.Agent. The filw can be found or located at %windir%....

Port in use, please wait – Printer error message To resolve this issue, you may first run the Printer Troubleshooter and see if that helps. If it does not, then you need to set the correct Port for your printer. To configure the correct system setting, you can uninstall and then reinstall the Printer software from the official website. If this still doesn’t work then, try selecting a correct Port for your printer in Windows 11/10 because if the wrong port is selected, you might receive the error message....

Prevent users from changing Password 1] Using Computer Management From the WinX Menu of Windows, open Computer Management. In the left pane, scroll down to System Tools > Local Users and Groups > Users. In the middle pane, you will see the list of user accounts on your Windows computer. Right-click on the username, on which you want to apply this restriction and select Properties. The following window will open....

From the looks of the error, many users will find it confusing at first, and that is expected because we do not expect normal users of Windows 10 to understand error codes and their messages. Now, we should note that this error appears while running gpupdate /force. Doing this should update the GPO’s right away, but when it fails, it can trigger The processing of Group Policy failed because of lack of network connectivity to a domain controller error....

We have already covered the following subjects: Today we will take a look at some other common scenarios where you may encounter a Program not responding message. Programs not responding in Windows 11/10 If a Program is not responding, it means that a problem has occurred in the program and it is, therefore, interacting more slowly than usual with Windows. You can choose to wait for it to start working automatically or you can terminate or kill the process....

InternetOff allows you to quickly turn off or turn on your Internet connection so that you can quickly go offline or come online. You can even enable the internet a specified period of time, password-protect the connection, and schedule InternetOff Review InternetOff is a simple freeware that lets you toggle or turn off the internet connection on your computer with just a click. One would argue that it can be simply done by manually going into connections and disabling the wireless adapter or disconnecting a connection....

To get rid of this time-consuming work, you can record a macro and create a shortcut button to implement multiple formats at once. Let us see how to do this. Record a Macro to create button to add multiple formats This is very easy and not very time-consuming. You can do this in Word as well as Excel. The following steps are done with Word 2013, but Excel users can also follow these steps since they are the same....

Now even when you delete some screenshots, Windows will continue to name them from the last number onward. Say you were to delete Screenshot(2) and Screenshot(2) and you were to then take a screenshot, it will get saved as Screenshot(4). This would be the case even if you were to delete all the screenshots. Reset Screenshot counter in Windows 11/10 If you take out a lot of screenshots and delete a lot, then this could become inconvenient....

Read: List of Run Commands in Windows 10. Run Commands from Search Box as an Administrator To run the Command Prompt, as an Administrator, from Windows Search Box, simply type the command line in the Start menu. Then, hold the Shift and Ctrl keys, and hit Enter. In Windows Vista and later, certain applications are prevented from running due to a lack of permissions. So to upgrade its capabilities, you may have to run it as an Administrator....

We have discussed the System File Checker earlier. One of the most effective ways to run this tool or SFC is to run in Safe Mode or at boot-time. This may be an option you may want to consider if you find that your system file checker run does not complete successfully. At boot time, system files won’t be connected to any other Windows services so it could be easier for them to complete its run successfully and replace the files....

It has been discovered that Runtime error 429 is almost always triggered when the affected application tries to access a file that does not exist, has been corrupted or simply hasn’t been registered on Windows for some reason. The file the application tries to access is integral to its functionality, so not being able to access it results in the application crashing and spitting out the error message. Runtime error 429, ActiveX component can’t create object If you’re faced with this issue, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the issue....

Change IP address SafeIP will protect your online identity by hiding your IP address from websites, email, games and so on. It will encrypt all your Internet traffic with a private proxy. It offers Cookie, Referer, Browser ID, Wi-Fi and DNS protection and also keeps you protected from malicious websites. Once you have installed and run it, you will have to click on the Connect button to change your IP address....

Scanning and repairing drive stuck in Windows 11/10 The best suggestion I have to give is to hang on and let it run. It may take a couple of hours, but given time; it is known to complete in most cases. If need be, leave it overnight and let it run its course. If it does not help, then you can try our following suggestions and see if they help you: 1] Cancel the CHKDSK operation During Windows startup, you will be given a couple of seconds, during which you can press any key to abort the scheduled Disk checking....

SD Card Reader not working or recognized 1] Run Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Utility The readily available option before a user to fix the problem is running a Troubleshooter. For this, type Troubleshooting in the search box and choose Troubleshooting under Settings. Now type Hardware Troubleshooter in the search option. Click on Hardware Troubleshooter to run the troubleshooter. You may also run the USB Troubleshooter. If any errors are detected, it will solve the problem for you automatically....

Why is Sea of Thieves not opening on Windows? There are many reasons why Sea of Thieves won’t open on your computer. It can be because of corrupted files, or if your Graphics Drivers are outdated. You should also check the system requirements and make sure that your computer is compatible before installing the game. If your computer matches the minimum requirements, but still the game crashes then you need to make some adjustments in the settings to resolve the issue....

Search and Replace text in multiple files at once Like said before, you can utilize this tool to search and replace a particular word in more than one files at once. It does not matter whether the file is having .php or .txt format, you can certainly make the desired change by making use of this simple tool. However, you have to extract the archived folder since it will not be working with ....

We have already seen how to install or enable Outlook add-ins. Today we will take a look at some of the best free add-ins for Microsoft Outlook. Best Add-ins for Outlook Some of the best add-ins for Outlook are: To learn more about these add-ins, continue reading. 1] Giphy Love those Cat GIFS but don’t have the patience to search for one. The Giphy is a popular service that lets you search, discover and also insert gifs into your emails....

While it is a very popular social news platform, people are still not getting the best out of it. In this post, we will learn about some very interesting and helpful Reddit tips and tricks which will help you make the best out of it. Reddit tips and tricks 1. Subreddits are very important If you are new to Reddit, do remember that Subreddits here are very important. Subreddits are actually the categories designed to organize the content shared by millions of users....

The difference between 32-bit and 64-bit architecture Windows currently come in two architectures, 32-bit and 64-bit. The major difference between the two is the amount of memory supported by them and the performance. 32-bit Windows and programs support the use of 3GB RAM, on the other hand, 64-bit Windows and programs support more than 4 GB of RAM and offer additional security benefits. Because of this, a 64-bit application on 64-bit Windows might run a little faster....

In 1975, Gates and Allen formed a partnership called Microsoft. Like most start-ups, Microsoft began small but had a huge vision—a computer on every desktop and in every home. During the next years, Microsoft began to change the ways we work. In June 1980, Gates and Allen hired Gates’ former Harvard classmate Steve Ballmer to help run the company. IBM approached Microsoft about a project code-named “Chess.” In response, Microsoft focused on a new operating system—the software that manages, or runs, the computer hardware and also serves to bridge the gap between the computer hardware and programs, such as a word processor....