Windows Errors

0X801F0013

Fix 0x801f0013: FltMgr filter not found on Windows

This error means a registered filter driver disappeared. The quick fix is rebuilding the filter list...

Intermediate 👁 67 Jun 28, 2026

0X00000010

Can't delete a folder? It's locked by your own open window (0x10)

ERROR_CURRENT_DIRECTORY means you or another app has the folder open as the current directory. Close...

Beginner 👁 34 Jun 28, 2026

Secure Boot Policy Violation

Secure Boot Policy Violation: 3 Fixes That Work

That scary Secure Boot error on boot? Here's how to fix it. Try disabling Secure Boot or resetting k...

Intermediate 👁 111 Jun 28, 2026

On-Screen Keyboard Not Showing on Touch Devices – 3 Fixes

Touch keyboard won’t pop up when you tap a text field? Almost always a service or setting. Here’s th...

Beginner 👁 214 Jun 28, 2026

Desktop Window Manager stopped working or DWM.exe crash

Desktop Window Manager crash loop fix that actually works

DWM crash loop makes your screen flicker or go black. Usually bad display drivers or corrupted syste...

Intermediate 👁 31 Jun 28, 2026

0XC00D1BC8

NS_E_INVALID_VIDEO_CQUALITY (0XC00D1BC8) Fix in Windows

Quick fix: Set video codec quality to default in registry. This error pops up when a media player or...

Intermediate 👁 29 Jun 28, 2026

Windows 11 Compatibility Check Fails – Real Fix That Works

Your PC says it can't run Windows 11? TPM 2.0 or Secure Boot is likely off. Turn those on in BIOS, a...

Intermediate 👁 36 Jun 28, 2026

0XC000090B

STATUS_BAD_DATA (0XC000090B) Fix – Bad Data Error

This error means Windows got corrupt or mismatched data during a driver or system call. It often pop...

Intermediate 👁 34 Jun 28, 2026

Fix blurry apps in Windows 10/11 with high DPI scaling

Apps look fuzzy on high-res screens? Windows scaling is the culprit. Here's how to fix it step by st...

Beginner 👁 276 Jun 28, 2026

Windows Media Player Library Not Updating – Real Fixes

Your WMP library won't refresh? Usually it's a corrupted database or wrong folder settings. Here's w...

Beginner 👁 66 Jun 28, 2026

0X80290116

TPMAPI_E_INVALID_KEY_BLOB (0X80290116) – Quick Fixes That Work

TPM says your key data is junk. Usually happens after a firmware update or TPM reset. Start with the...

Intermediate 👁 37 Jun 28, 2026

0X00002020

Fix Active Directory Error 0x00002020: Operations Error

Active Directory operations error 0x00002020 usually means a DNS or replication issue. Start with DN...

Intermediate 👁 34 Jun 28, 2026

0XC00D32D0

NS_E_INVALID_QUERY_PROPERTY (0XC00D32D0) Fix in Windows

Windows Media Player or WMP-based apps throw this when a playlist or library query uses a property t...

Intermediate 👁 35 Jun 27, 2026

Winlogon.exe Application Error

Winlogon Process Died – Fix in 3 Steps

The Winlogon process crashed. Usually a corrupt user profile or bad driver. Here's how to fix it fas...

Intermediate 👁 103 Jun 27, 2026

0XC00D0047

NS_E_MAX_BITRATE (0XC00D0047) – Bandwidth limit hit

Media player can't stream because the file's bitrate is too high for the network link. Fix: lower th...

Intermediate 👁 27 Jun 27, 2026

0X000020B3

Active Directory class not defined error 0x000020B3 fix

This error shows up when you try to add an object in AD and the schema class name is missing or type...

Intermediate 👁 25 Jun 27, 2026

0X0000025F

Fix ERROR_TIMER_RESOLUTION_NOT_SET 0X0000025F

This error means your program tried to adjust timer resolution without setting it first. We'll fix i...

Intermediate 👁 33 Jun 27, 2026

0x800F0922

Windows 10 to 11 Upgrade Stuck at Percentage - 3 Fixes

Windows 11 upgrade hangs at 35%, 61%, or 96%. Almost always a driver conflict, disk space issue, or ...

Intermediate 👁 33 Jun 27, 2026

0X800288CF

TYPE_E_INVALIDID (0x800288CF) – Fix OLE inheritance depth error

This error means Windows can't read an OLE object because of messed-up inheritance. Usually happens ...

Intermediate 👁 51 Jun 27, 2026

COM Surrogate has stopped working

COM Surrogate Process Crash: Fix in 3 Steps

COM Surrogate crashes when Windows Media Player or Explorer tries to show video thumbnails. Usually ...

Intermediate 👁 90 Jun 27, 2026

0XC022002D

STATUS_FWP_ACTION_INCOMPATIBLE_WITH_SUBLAYER (0XC022002D) Fix

Windows Filtering Platform error when firewall rules have wrong action for sublayer. Happens with VP...

Intermediate 👁 35 Jun 27, 2026

Fix App Compatibility Layer Failure on Windows 10/11

This error stops apps from opening or gives a compatibility warning. I'll walk you through the top t...

Intermediate 👁 110 Jun 27, 2026

0X000036E4

SXS XML Unclosed Tag Error 0X000036E4 Fix

This happens when a Windows manifest file has a missing closing tag. You'll see it when installing s...

Intermediate 👁 44 Jun 27, 2026

0x80070005 or 0x80042302

System Restore Error: Did Not Complete Successfully – Fix

This error stops your restore at 99% and rolls back changes. It's usually a permissions or disk spac...

Intermediate 👁 42 Jun 27, 2026