Fix: Essentials Error 0X80070426 In Windows 10

As of Windows 10, Microsoft Security Essentials is no longer available; it has been replaced by a program called “Windows Defender”. When you upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows 10, Windows Defender takes over and replaces Microsoft Security Essentials. However, in approximately 10% of all Windows 10 upgrades, something goes wrong and Windows Defender fails to replace Microsoft Security Essentials, resulting in the operating system having both Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender installed....

January 18, 2026 · 3 min · 443 words · Jerry Proulx

Fix: Google Play Insufficient Storage Error

An insufficient storage error on Google Play can be caused by a clogged cache or data that has occupied the swap space or temporary storage on your Android device. This is a very rare glitch that occurs occasionally. Swap or temporary storage and the stored cache data are saved on your device for faster access to apps and websites. However, this can also occur if you’ve fully utilized your available storage....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 279 words · Kenneth Heidt

Fix: Google Widget Not Working

It’s not once that you’ve tried using a particular app or widget on your phone and it doesn’t work. This issue is common in many Android devices. It may be caused by an interference with other apps, simple updates made by developers, accumulation of cache data, or any other related issues. One particular widget that is subject to such issues is the Google Search widget. Multiple Android users have reported cases of the widget not displaying typed searches and even not working at all....

January 18, 2026 · 3 min · 606 words · Rolando Gomez

Fix: Mail App Prints Very Small In One Corner Of Page

Your prints may come out small as a result of a bug in the Mail app or misconfiguration of the printer options. The user encounters the issue when he tries to print an email by using the Windows 10 Mail app but the print is shrunk to one corner of the page although the print preview looks perfectly normal. Moreover, the prints from other applications (even email attachments) are regular prints (not shrunk to a corner)....

January 18, 2026 · 31 min · 6543 words · Jennifer Ritchie

Fix: Monster Hunter World Error Code 50382

A lot of Monster Hunter: World players are prevented from joining their friends by the Error Code 50382 mw1 . This particular error code on all platforms (PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows). Most affected users report that the issue is mostly occurring when they try to do a story quest together with one or multiple friends. Error Code 50382 mw1 What is causing the error code 50382 mw1?...

January 18, 2026 · 7 min · 1387 words · Martin Spear

Fix: Safe Search Won’T Turn Off In Microsoft Edge And Ie

Safe Search is a built-in security feature that filets out inappropriate web content. Although it used to be quite easy to disable or enable Safe search for Internet Explorer, the default behavior has changed with the launch of Windows 10. Even though the Edge browser includes a setting that allows users to disable Safe Search, for some users Safe Search refuses to be disabled due to a glitch, child account type or browser setting....

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 1032 words · Kim Walker

Fix: Something Didn’T Go As Planned In Windows 10/11

When encountering the message “ Something didn’t go as planned ,” it typically signifies a failure in the Windows update installation, often causing the system to revert to a previous state. This occurrence suggests that corrupted system files are obstructing the installation process of the Windows update. Corrupted files may not be the sole cause of this issue; other contributing factors include a corrupted Windows software distribution folder or halted Windows update services....

January 18, 2026 · 3 min · 529 words · Deanna Brown

Fix: Something Went Wrong “0X80049Dd3” On Windows

The ‘Something went wrong: 0x80049dd3’ error code is related to the voice recording feature of Windows. Users encounter this issue when they attempt to use the recording/speech-to-text feature in the applications. We had a look into the issue and discovered that it can be caused by several reasons such as: Outdated Windows operating system – if you haven’t installed the pending system updates in a while, you will likely run into minor errors like the one at hand due to incompatibility....

January 18, 2026 · 6 min · 1149 words · Lois Morad

Fix: Steam Error Code 118

Steam is a Digital Distribution platform established by Valve Corporation for purchasing and playing video games. The platform also provides easy game management and is loved by millions of gamers who use it every day. However, according to our reports, many users have been facing the issue where an error “ code 118 ” shows up with the message “ Unable to connect to the server ” while trying to open the store or even the Library....

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 881 words · Hallie Yockey

Fix: Sync Is Currently Experiencing Problems

Available in over 100 languages, Gmail is arguably the best free email client currently on the market. There’s no question that Google’s reach contributed greatly to its success, but let’s not forget the impressive list of features that keep Gmail clients happy. Mainly, the seamless integration between a whole plethora of devices, from desktop to mobile. But no software is error-free, and Gmail is certainly no exception to that rule. Sure, it’s much more secure and less buggy than other competing services (Yes, I’m looking at you, Yahoo Mail)....

January 18, 2026 · 6 min · 1108 words · Vicki Scott

Fix: System_Service_Exception (Igdkmd64.Sys)

igdkmd64.sys is a Windows driver, and it’s known as the Intel Graphics Kernel Mode Driver, or igfx. It belongs to the Intel Graphics Accelerator Drivers software for Windows, made by Intel and used and needed by anyone with an Intel processor in their system. The obvious conclusion is that if you’re facing this error, along with a Blue Screen of Death, is that there is something wrong with the integrated graphics card, or its drivers....

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 973 words · Joseph Stogsdill

Fix: The Disk You Inserted Was Not Readable By This Computer

Some users are seeing the “the disk you inserted was not readable by this computer” error as soon as they connect an external drive. Some affected users report that the issue occurs with every USB device that they connect while others say that the prompt only appears with one drive. Most of the time, the issue is reported to occur with MacOS High Sierra, but there are reports of it occurring on different Mac OS X versions....

January 18, 2026 · 6 min · 1276 words · Theressa Lane

Fix: The Handle Is Invalid Error Message When Logging Into Windows 10

A pretty well-known problem in Windows 10 is one where affected users receive an error message that states “The handle is invalid” when they try to log in to their user account on their Windows 10 computer after booting it up. In most cases, this problem occurs after a significant software change gone wrong, which is most commonly a Windows update that did not install correctly or was not entirely installed....

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 886 words · Tim Mcdonald

Fix: The Specified Module Could Not Be Found

The error “The specified module could not be found” comes up when a program can’t find a specific module which is needed for its operation. This error is very generic and occurs in a lot of scenarios ranging from Windows to third-party applications to installation mediums. Because of the generic nature of the error, we cannot list the exact fixes for each situation. Most likely, using the following troubleshooting tips, you might be able to determine the cause of your DLL or the specific file error....

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 908 words · James Furlong

Fix: Vizio Smartcast Not Working

When Vizio SmartCast isn’t working, users often experience problems like the app not loading or the TV not connecting to Wi-Fi. This can leave the SmartCast screen frozen or blank. These issues are usually caused by network connectivity problems, software glitches, or incorrect settings. The most common reason is a weak or unstable internet connection Vizio SmartCast TV It can also be caused by outdated firmware or incorrect router settings....

January 18, 2026 · 4 min · 716 words · Crystal Fine

Fix: Windows 10 Mail And Calendar App Crashing

If you have moved to Windows 10 by upgrading from your previous build of Windows, you may have encountered a number of issues related to apps crashing and not responding. One of those issues that users have faced is the Mail and Calendar App crashing right after opening. People have tried to fix it by rebooting and even resetting their PCs, but there seems to be no proper fix for this....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 386 words · Cary Leatherwood

Fix: Windows Could Not Start The Wlan Autoconfig Service

This error appears on your computer when attempting to connect to the wireless internet connection. When this error occurs, you won’t be able to connect to the internet using your WLAN adapter. This service is essential for setting up the WLAN configurations of your adapter, and if it doesn’t start, your network adapter won’t work as intended. The following error occurs when you install an incompatible network driver on your Windows; this causes the service to malfunction because it doesn’t know what to do with the driver....

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 871 words · Lindsey Spriggs

Fix: Windows Encountered A Problem Installing Driver Software

This is an error which appears after your computer tries to install a driver on your PC. The process of driver installation is usually triggered when you plug in a certain device into your computer for the first time and the error has appeared with several devices: iPods, cameras, headsets, etc. Windows Encountered a Problem Installing Driver Software Fix The path of solving the problem is pretty much similar in all of these scenarios and there are several useful methods you can use to solve the problem....

January 18, 2026 · 6 min · 1128 words · Grace Leung

Fix: Windows Host Process Rundll32 Has Stopped Working

Random error codes which don’t usually tell much about what or who caused are the worst kind because you never know which one of your actions caused the error to occur and what action to undertake in order to prevent the error from happening. The “Windows Host process (Rundll32) has stopped working” error is quite a generic one but are a couple of well-known causes for this problem and some of them way even sound weird at the first glance....

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 1059 words · Janet Lantz

Fix: Windows Mouse Double Clicks On Single Click

Some users are experiencing a weird problem on Windows 10 where every single left click gets registered as a double-click. This issue seems to be quite frequent among those users that have recently upgraded to Windows 10 from an older Windows version. What causes the Windows 10 Mouse Double Clicks on Single Click error After investigating the issue by looking at various user reports and trying to replicate the issue, we reached a few conclusions:...

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 1048 words · Mattie Mcdaniel