Windows Errors

0XC01A0018

Fixing STATUS_LOG_PINNED_ARCHIVE_TAIL (0xC01A0018)

This error means a backup or archive job is blocking log truncation. It's common on Exchange, SQL Se...

Intermediate 👁 37 May 26, 2026

0XC00D00CF

NS_E_TOO_MANY_TITLES (0XC00D00CF) — Fix in 3 Steps

Happens when Windows Media Player hits its track limit. Quick fix: clear the library cache. Moderate...

Beginner 👁 35 May 26, 2026

0XC02625D7

0xC02625D7: Fix Invalid D3D Device in Windows

This DirectX graphics error means your GPU driver crashed or the video memory got corrupted. Reinsta...

Intermediate 👁 41 May 26, 2026

0X0000057E

Fix ERROR_TLW_WITH_WSCHILD (0x0000057E) – Top-Level Child Window

This Windows error pops up when you try to create a child window that's also a top-level window. The...

Intermediate 👁 36 May 26, 2026

0X80040170

Fix CACHE_E_NOCACHE_UPDATED (0X80040170) on Outlook

This error pops up when Outlook can't update its offline cache file. You'll see it when sending or r...

Beginner 👁 37 May 26, 2026

0XC0368003

Fix IPsec Dos Protection State Lookup Failed 0XC0368003

This error means IPsec's DoS protection can't track connection state. Real fix: disable IPsec DoS pr...

Intermediate 👁 34 May 26, 2026

0X8030010C

PLA_E_REPORT_WAIT_TIMEOUT 0x8030010C Fix

That PLA_E_REPORT_WAIT_TIMEOUT error usually means Windows Performance tools are stuck. Here's how t...

Intermediate 👁 39 May 26, 2026

0X80280401

TPM_E_INVALID_HANDLE (0X80280401) Fix: Handle Not Found

Quick answer: Clear TPM via BIOS or reset via Windows. This error means Windows or an app requested ...

Intermediate 👁 46 May 26, 2026

0XC000007E

STATUS_RANGE_NOT_LOCKED (0XC000007E) — The range specified in NtUnlockFile was not locked

This error means a program tried to unlock a file range it never locked. The fix is to update or rei...

Intermediate 👁 43 May 26, 2026

0X00000862

NERR_CfgCompNotFound (0X00000862): Quick Fix Guide

This means Windows can't find a network component or driver it expects. Happens after bad uninstalls...

Intermediate 👁 30 May 26, 2026

0X80280802

TPM_E_DOING_SELFTEST (0x80280802) Fix – TPM Stuck in Self-Test

Your TPM is running its own health check and won't respond until it's done. Usually finishes in 30-9...

Beginner 👁 45 May 26, 2026

0XC01E0111

Fix STATUS_GRAPHICS_CANT_RENDER_LOCKED_ALLOCATION (0XC01E0111)

This error means Windows can't render a locked video memory allocation. It usually happens when a di...

Intermediate 👁 33 May 26, 2026

0XC0140010

Fix STATUS_ACPI_INVALID_REGION (0XC0140010) on Windows

This ACPI error means BIOS or driver wrote bad data to hardware memory. Hardware fault or corrupted ...

Intermediate 👁 30 May 26, 2026

0XC0000072

STATUS_ACCOUNT_DISABLED 0XC0000072 Fix for Locked Logins

This error means your Windows account is disabled. I'll show you how to re-enable it via AD, local u...

Beginner 👁 46 May 26, 2026

0X80280011

TPM_E_NOSPACE (0X80280011) – No Room to Load Key

You're out of TPM key slots. The fix is clearing unused keys via tpm.msc or a PowerShell script. Don...

Intermediate 👁 44 May 26, 2026

0XC026232A

0xC026232A: Monitor descriptor set is invalid fix

This DirectX error hits when Windows hands your GPU a malformed monitor EDID. The fix is clearing st...

Intermediate 👁 47 May 26, 2026

0X80040203

EVENT_E_QUERYSYNTAX 0x80040203: Fix Query Syntax Errors in Windows Event Logs

This error hits when Windows Event Viewer can't parse your query—usually a stray character or bad XM...

Intermediate 👁 39 May 26, 2026

0XC00D11DA

Fix NS_E_WMP_DRM_GENERIC_LICENSE_FAILURE (0XC00D11DA) Fast

Windows Media Player can't verify DRM rights for a file. Usually happens with old WMA/WMV files. Her...

Beginner 👁 36 May 26, 2026

0X00003AB5

Fix ERROR_EVT_UNRESOLVED_VALUE_INSERT (0X00003AB5)

Windows Event Viewer can't find a string it needs to display. Corrupt logs, broken installs, or regi...

Intermediate 👁 30 May 26, 2026

0X80004020

CO_E_IIDREG_INCONSISTENT (0x80004020) fix for COM interface errors

You'll see 0x80004020 when COM registration for an interface is mismatched—usually after a broken up...

Intermediate 👁 38 May 26, 2026

0XC0262328

Fix 0XC0262328: Display adapter needs a video present source

This error means your GPU has no video present source (VidPN) path. It usually happens after a bad d...

Intermediate 👁 46 May 26, 2026

0X40000019

STATUS_WAS_LOCKED (0X40000019) Fix: Page Locked Errors on Windows 10/11

This error means Windows tried to lock a page in memory that was already locked. I'll show you three...

Intermediate 👁 35 May 26, 2026

0XC00D1B95

Fix NS_E_INTERLACE_REQUIRE_SAMESIZE (0XC00D1B95) – Video Resize Error

This Windows Media Foundation error pops up when trying to play or edit video files with mismatched ...

Intermediate 👁 30 May 26, 2026

0X00003636

IPsec IKE 0x3636: Benign Reinit After VPN Reconnect

This error means Windows IPsec temporarily restarted a key exchange—usually harmless after a network...

Intermediate 👁 39 May 26, 2026