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How to Disable or Fix Cortana on Windows 10

In this article, we will address ways in which Cortana can be disabled or fixed through manipulating the Registry and Group Policy configurations. What Is Cortana? Cortana is one of Microsoft’s privileged kids, the one that the company doesn’t want its users to disable. Considering the hype that came along with the introduction of Microsoft’s… Read more.

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What is HxOutlook.exe and How to Fix it

When you open your Outlook app, one of the processes that run in the background is HxOutlook.exe. This is just one of the many processes that allow Microsoft Outlook to function smoothly. Unfortunately, it is also one of the processes that often cause errors. If you look around various Windows forums, you’ll find several reports… Read more.

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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: 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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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.