Author: Richard Brun

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Windows Explorer Using High CPU – How to Fix

You may sometimes open the Task Manager only to see a high CPU caused by Windows Explorer. It may happen for many different reasons. Read this article to discover how to fix the Windows Explorer high CPU problem. Checking whether the system functions normally helps to identify the issue with Windows Explorer using high CPU…. Read more.

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Fix the Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll Missing Error

It can be quite alarming when your perfectly working application suddenly runs into an error message that looks intimidating, such as the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll missing error. One possible way to fix the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll missing error is to use the PC Repair tool. PC Repair is a light and reliable optimization software designed to fix many Windows… Read more.

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Fix: Host Process for Windows Services Has Stopped Working

This article looks at what causes and how to fix the “Host Process for Windows Services Has Stopped Working” error in Windows. The error message isn’t a strange error in Windows, especially since several users have complained about experiencing it. Since the error lacks any code or descriptive information, it is difficult to know what… Read more.

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5 Easy Ways to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070422

Windows Update has made it easier for Windows users to keep their operating system and applications regularly updated. But since the update process involves a lot of factors, it is common to encounter issues, such as error 0x80070422, during the download and installation of these system updates. Windows Update error 0x80070422 occurs when a device… Read more.

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How to Fix Error 0xc0000142

Error 0xc0000142 is also called Application Error 0xc0000142. Many users report seeing this error when they try accessing any program or application on Windows 10. Usually, the error occurs when they open games, but some users report seeing it when they open Word documents. Here is a sample case from a user: “ After installing… Read more.

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Fix: External Hard Drive Not Showing Up in File Explorer

Typically, an external hard drive is shown in File Explorer under the list of all disks available on the computer. However, that’s not always the case. If you are having an issue with your USB not showing up in File Explorer, then read on to discover some reasons why this happens and try our recommended… Read more.

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Fix: Windows 10 File Explorer Keeps Opening

Recently, a lot of Windows users have complained that File Explorer keeps opening randomly and crashing. Although this won’t stop you from performing tasks on Windows, it can get annoying to see frequent pop-ups if the window keeps opening. What is File Explorer? File Explorer is a Windows built-in tool that provides convenience by allowing… Read more.

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Is Microsoft.photos.exe a virus? Fix high CPU usage

Sometimes a Microsoft.photos.exe process uses so much CPU resources that you may begin to think your PC is infected with a virus. Pro tip: If Microsoft.photos.exe is causing your system to be suspiciously slow, you can do some maintenance work using the Outbyte PC Repair tool. What is Microsoft.photos.exe? Microsoft.photos.exe is an executable file that… Read more.

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Why File Explorer Is Slow on Windows 10 and How to Fix It

Ever experienced Windows 10 File Explorer running slow? Does it freeze or even stop working? While being extremely useful, this application occasionally works incorrectly, especially in the newest Windows operating system releases. Read on to see how this can be fixed. While reading through all these steps, you may find them too challenging or time-consuming… Read more.

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High GPU Usage by LockApp.exe – How to Fix?

LockApp.exe is one of the multiple system programs that run in the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. Although it is mainly responsible for displaying the lock screen on Windows, many users have reported high GPU and CPU usage by LockApp.exe. If you have been experiencing such problems and/or seeing LockApp.exe error messages and don’t know what… Read more.