Mathew Thompson PhD, articles - page 14

Fix Spooler Service Error 1068 “The dependency service or group failed to start”
Fix Spooler Service Error 1068 “The dependency service or group failed to start” Launch regedit.exe to start the Registry Editor. Navigate to the foll...
State Repository Service High CPU Usage in Fall Creators Update
Can I disable state repository service? What is state repository service on my computer? Why does Windows Update take so much CPU? What is service hos...
How to Install Chrome Themes
How to Properly Install Custom Google Chrome Themes Launch Google Chrome. Right-click the Windows Start button and select Open Windows Explorer. Navig...
[Fix] Windows Update Error 0x80d02002 in Windows 10
Windows Update Error 0x80d02002 Make Sure you are having a Stable Internet Connection. Ensure that the software you use is fully compatible with Windo...
Process Monitor “Unable to write PROCMON23.SYS” Enabling Boot Logging
To fix the error, all you need to do is rename the file PROCMON23. SYS (to PROCMON23-OLD. SYS or something) in the C\Windows\System32\Drivers folder. ...
System Restore Error 0x80042308 “Object could not be found”
The error 0x80042308 may be caused by corrupted volume shadow storage, antivirus software interference, or even due to low disk space. If temporarily ...
How to Remove Invalid Entries from Task Manager Startup tab
Remove invalid entries from Task Manager Startup tab Download Autoruns from Microsoft. Unzip and run the tool elevated (“Run as administrator”). Click...
Set Custom icon for PDF Files with Chrome or Firefox as the Default PDF Viewer
Set the view type to icons, and click Default Programs. Click Set your default programs, select Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox from the list, and cl...
Open Cortana Web Search Links in Google Search Using Chrome or Firefox
How do I get Cortana to search in Firefox? Can I make Cortana use Chrome? How do I search the Internet using Cortana? How do I get the Windows search ...
Registry Editor Gets the Address Bar Feature in Windows 10
On the top of the Registry Editor window, click or tap to open the View menu. The first option in it is called Address Bar. Click or tap on it to swit...
[Microsoft Edge] Set Google as the Default Search Engine
Microsoft Edge Select Settings and more > Settings . Select Privacy and services. Scroll all the way down to the Services section and select Addres...
How to Delete Older Versions of Device Drivers in Windows?
Remove old driver versions in Windows 10 Press Win + R shortcut keys together on the keyboard to open the Run dialog. ... Type the following in the Ru...