Solaris LDOM – Another Solaris Virtualization layer I should be using
In a previous post I discussed Solaris Containers/Zones and why they were a good idea. Solaris has another layer of virtualization called Logical Domains or LDOMS. Oracle has rebranded it to “Oracle...
View ArticleSOLVED: Task Sequence Failing with Error 0x800704900
Getting a 0x80070490 error when trying to install Windows, usually when imaging, means that your BIOS is having problems with the partitions on the hard drive. This is also an issue when you’re using...
View ArticleSOLVED: System Restore Error 0x800700b7
Error 0x800700b7 means an unspecified issue has occurred, which is preventing the Application which in this case is the rstrui (System Restore) application to restore the system to an earlier restore...
View ArticleHow to Block Ads on Android
Ads help the free internet to stay running, but if you’re fed up with unnecessary ads or want to get away from the inconvenience that ads can cause then feel free to read our guide on how to block ads...
View ArticleSOLVED: Edge Frozen with Virus Warning Pop Up
This pop-up appears randomly, mostly when you are surfing the internet. Most reported cases are on Windows 10. It isn’t on your computer, but it’s most common appearance is on Windows 10 due to the...
View ArticleFIX: Default Notification Sound for Wont Work on Outlook 2013
Outlook 2013, be it on Windows 8 or 8.1, and even on Windows 10, comes with a bug that won’t let you set a custom notification when you have new mail. Even though you might not think of it in the...
View ArticleFIX: Office Installation/Upgrade Error 30180-28
The error code 30180-28 appears when you’re trying to upgrade or install Office Pro 2016, and generally a third-party firewall is blocking the updates from fully downloading. The app in question may be...
View ArticleHow to Fix “A problem caused the program to stop working correctly”
A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if solution is available happens when Windows detects that a loop, such as a while (true) {} fails...
View ArticleSOLVED: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (mfewfpk.sys)
DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (mfewfpk.sys) is an error that will get your machine stuck in a Blue Screen of Death error. Mfewfpk.sys is the driver for McAffee Total Protection, and given McAffee’s...
View ArticleHow to Fix DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (Epfwwfp.sys) on Windows 10
epfwwfp.sys is one of ESET software’s system files. It is essential for the antivirus to run, and it also happens sometimes that even after uninstalling ESET, this becomes a leftover file and doesn’t...
View ArticleHow to Load Local Flash Objects Under a Linux Desktop Environment
If you’re coming from a Windows environment, then you might be used to dragging SWF Flash objects directly from File Explorer and loading them in your browser. Modern Linux browsers lack some types of...
View ArticleHow to Run Mugen Fighter Natively in a Linux Environment
Mugen is an extremely popular fan-made fighting game franchise that’s free, but unfortunately most people only have access to versions compiled for the Microsoft Windows platform. While the game...
View ArticleHow to Make a Linux Command Line Insult You
By far one of the stranger GNU/Linux configuration tweaks offers the opportunity to have your computer insult you. Seriously, there is a little-known configuration option that stores a large number of...
View ArticleFIX: Windows 8.1 Pro Error 800B0001
Users of WSUS servers who try to run updates on clients using Windows 8 and 8.1 will face the 800B0001 error code. This code tells you that due to the fact that Windows 8 uses a newer WUClient than...
View ArticleHow to Transfer Music to HP Stream 7
The HP Stream 7 is a full-blown Windows tablet. It runs the full version of Windows, and therefore you can’t transfer media to it from a computer via a USB cable like on a, for example, Android tablet...
View ArticleHow to Fix Lumia Update Error 0x800703ed
Error code 0x800703ed indicates that there is an error between the SD card and your phone. You will get this when you’re trying to install build 10.0.14926.1000 on your Windows Mobile device, and you...
View ArticleHow to Fix “Something Happened Error 0xC1800103 – 0x90002”
One of the best tools in Microsoft’s arsenal, the Media Creation Tool is an amazing utility which lets you upgrade your computer to Windows 10, or create an installation media for Windows such as a USB...
View ArticleHow to Fix Windows Store Error 805a8011 on Lumia Phones
If you’re using a Windows Phone, error 805a8011 indicates that there is a sync error with your Microsoft Account. As a consequence, you won’t be able to get any updates on any apps you have installed,...
View ArticleHow to Fix Outlook Sync Error 0x800700b7 on Windows Phones
Error code 0x800700b7 started appearing for Windows Phone users after the Hotmail website was updated to Outlook, mainly due to synchronization problems with the new website. This only happens when...
View ArticleFIX: Icons Changed to Internet Explorer
Having all icons in the Start Menu or on your Desktop go blank, or change to a single, same icon, such as Internet Explorer or Microsoft Word, happens when you’ve installed software or an application...
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