Windows Errors

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 👁 52 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 👁 93 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 👁 36 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 👁 111 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

0X000032CB

Fix ERROR_IPSEC_MM_POLICY_EXISTS (0X000032CB) Fast

This error pops up when you try to add an IPsec main mode policy that already exists. The fix is alm...

Intermediate 👁 30 Jun 27, 2026

Windows Defender Scan Stuck at 50% or 99% – Fix

Your Windows Defender scan hangs at 50% or 99% for hours. This fix clears the scan cache and restart...

Beginner 👁 49 Jun 27, 2026

UAC Prompt Not Showing? Try These 3 Fixes First

User Account Control prompt not popping up when you try to install something or change settings? Usu...

Beginner 👁 88 Jun 27, 2026

0X401E031E

STATUS_GRAPHICS_NO_PREFERRED_MODE Fix (0x401E031E)

This error pops up when Windows can't pick a default display mode for your monitor. The fix is usual...

Intermediate 👁 34 Jun 27, 2026

0x80073CF9

Windows Store app install fails with error code 0x80073CF9

Your Windows Store app won’t install because the system’s trusted installer service is stuck or corr...

Intermediate 👁 88 Jun 27, 2026

0X80280054

Fix TPM_E_DAA_TPM_SETTINGS (0X80280054) on Windows 10/11

This TPM error pops up when Windows tries to verify TPM attestation and finds corrupted DAA settings...

Intermediate 👁 28 Jun 27, 2026

Bluetooth Option Missing in Windows Settings? Fix It Now

Bluetooth settings vanish for a few reasons. First check if the driver's gone or disabled. Then try ...

Beginner 👁 142 Jun 27, 2026

BitLocker Recovery Key on Boot: Fix in 3 Steps

Your PC asks for a BitLocker recovery key at startup. We'll fix the three most common causes: TPM ch...

Intermediate 👁 188 Jun 27, 2026

0XC00D1BC3

Fix NS_E_INVALID_VIDEO_WIDTH (0XC00D1BC3) Video Width Error

This error pops up in Windows Media Player or similar apps when video width is set wrong. I'll show ...

Beginner 👁 35 Jun 27, 2026

0x0000009F

Fix Power Management Driver Failure on Windows 10/11

Driver failure crashes your PC during sleep or wake-up. We fix it by disabling fast startup and upda...

Beginner 👁 174 Jun 27, 2026

0X8002802E

Fix TYPE_E_UNKNOWNLCID (0x8002802E) in Windows

This error means Windows can't find a language code it needs. Happens when a program or script refer...

Beginner 👁 30 Jun 27, 2026

0X00002B0D

Fix WSA_QOS_EFILTERCOUNT (0X00002B0D) on Windows

This error means your app sent wrong QoS filter counts. The fix is simple: check the FLOWDESCRIPTOR ...

Intermediate 👁 30 Jun 27, 2026

External monitor not showing up? Try this first

Docking station not detecting your external monitor? Start with the 30-second fix. If that doesn't w...

Beginner 👁 38 Jun 27, 2026

0XC00D1B6C

Fix NS_E_ICMQUERYFORMAT (0XC00D1B6C) Video Compressor Error

This Windows error pops up when a video compressor can't send output info. Usually caused by broken ...

Intermediate 👁 41 Jun 27, 2026

0x80041002

WMI Repository Corruption Detected: 3 Quick Fixes

WMI corruption usually comes from bad shutdowns or botched updates. Here's how to fix it fast withou...

Intermediate 👁 87 Jun 27, 2026

0X401E034C

STATUS_GRAPHICS_NO_MORE_ELEMENTS_IN_DATASET 0X401E034C Fix

This DirectX error pops up when a game or app runs out of graphics dataset elements. It's almost alw...

Intermediate 👁 38 Jun 26, 2026

0XC01E05E5

STATUS_GRAPHICS_NO_MONITORS_CORRESPOND_TO_DISPLAY_DE (0xC01E05E5)

This error shows up when Windows can't find a monitor matching your current display config. Usually ...

Intermediate 👁 35 Jun 26, 2026

0X80280403

TPM 0X80280403: Blocked Command Fix

This TPM error pops up when Windows tries a TPM command that's blocked by the TPM firmware. Common i...

Intermediate 👁 47 Jun 26, 2026