Category Archives: Windows 8

Fix Computer Turns Off After Starting – Windows 8 (8.1)

To see your computer shutdown immediately after it starts is never a nice beginning. Not only is this experience frustrating, it is also one of the trickier problems to resolve since the causes can be traced to both hardware and software faults. Fortunately, there is Continue Reading →

Second Hard Drive Not Found In Windows 8 (8.1)

It is not often that your computer plays the hide-and-seek game with your all-important HDD. But when it does, things can get extremely annoying. Similar scenario is observed by Windows 8 users who claim to ‘lose’ their secondary drive after performing the upgrade, and report Continue Reading →

Fix Windows 8 (8.1) File Explorer Has Stopped Working

Judging from the number of complaints lodged in Microsoft forums and other support mediums sited across the internet, the error “Windows Explorer has stopped working” is dominating the playing field. Windows Explorer is one of the crucial programs of OS responsible for managing computer files Continue Reading →

“DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_THAN_OR_EQUAL” BSOD When Using uTorrent – Fix

Downloading torrents using uTorrent is the most important form of internet procedure today. In fact, one will have to a complete Internet rookie to remain aloof of this highly popular approach of sharing music, movies, books, software, and pretty much everything else residing on the Continue Reading →

Fix Error “ms-windows-store:PurgeCaches” While Resetting App Cache – Windows 8.1

It is frequently recommended to reset your App Cache using wsreset.exe tool to maintain a clean environment, and possibly fix various Metro UI hindrances. However, what if the error generates in this troubleshooting procedure itself? Well, one thing’s for sure, you will have to upfront Continue Reading →

“Not Enough Memory” Error Message: Windows 8 Phone Emulator Not Starting in Windows 8.1

With the demand of App development rising to extreme levels, the need for Windows Phone Emulator is increasing rapidly. Windows Phone Emulator is a desktop program that duplicates a literal phone device, providing a virtualized environment in which to run, test, and debug Windows Apps Continue Reading →

How to Install .NET Framework 3.5 Offline in Windows 8 (8.1)

It is not common to revert to a previous software version after upgrading to Windows 8, but sometimes, it reaps more benefits than our expectations. In fact, in the case of .NET Framework, this procedure is often a necessity. .NET Framework is a Windows software Continue Reading →