Apps Guides
Targeted fixes for specific failures: blue screen stop codes, boot loops, apps that will not open, and devices Windows stops recognising.
- Enable Smart App Control and SmartScreen in Windows 11
Smart App Control blocks untrusted apps before they run, and SmartScreen warns on risky downloads. Set both up, and understand why Smart App Control needs a clean install.
- How to Install WSL on Windows 11 (and Fix It When It Fails)
Run Ubuntu and other Linux distributions inside Windows 11 with WSL. One command installs it — here is that command, plus fixes for every common error.
- How to Enable Hyper-V in Windows 11
Hyper-V lets you run virtual machines natively in Windows 11 Pro. Here is how to turn it on, create your first VM, and avoid the conflicts it causes.
- Fix .NET Framework 3.5 Install Error in Windows 11
Windows 11 failing to install .NET Framework 3.5 with error 0x800F0950 or 0x800F081F? Install it from the ISO source, fix the Group Policy block, and repair Windows Update.
- How to Fix a Discord Mic Not Working in Windows 11
Nobody can hear you on Discord in Windows 11? Fix input device selection, exclusive mode, privacy permissions, and the push-to-talk and voice settings behind a dead mic.
- Fix Camera Not Working in Teams or Zoom on Windows 11
Camera works in the Windows Camera app but not in Teams or Zoom? Fix app permissions, the device already in use error, virtual camera conflicts, and driver problems.
- How to Fix VCRUNTIME140.dll Missing in Windows 11
Getting "VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found" when opening an app or game? Install the right Visual C++ redistributable and repair the broken one with these steps.
- How to Fix Outlook Not Opening in Windows 11
Outlook stuck on the loading profile screen, crashing at startup, or refusing to open in Windows 11? Fix it with safe mode, add-in checks, profile repair, and Office repair.
- How to Fix Chrome Crashing on Windows 11
Chrome crashing, freezing, or showing "Aw, Snap!" on Windows 11? Fix the extensions, GPU, and profile problems behind it with these step-by-step fixes.
- How to Fix the Settings App Not Opening in Windows 11
Settings app won't open, crashes instantly, or shows a blank window in Windows 11? Fix it with these steps — reset, re-register, and repair methods that work.
- How to Fix Steam Not Opening on Windows 11
Steam won't launch or stuck updating on Windows 11? Clear download cache, repair files, and fix services without reinstalling games.
- How to Fix Snipping Tool Not Working in Windows 11
Print Screen or Snipping Tool does nothing, screenshots are black, or Win+Shift+S fails? Reset the app, fix keyboard shortcuts, and repair capture permissions.
- How to Fix Clipboard Not Working in Windows 11
Copy and paste broken, Clipboard History empty, or Win+V does nothing? Restart Clipboard, fix Remote Desktop conflicts, and reset clipboard services.
- How to Fix Application Error 0xc0000142 in Windows 11
Getting 'The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142)'? Fix this launch error with these proven steps — DLL repair, clean boot, and updates.
- How to Fix MSVCP140.dll or VCRUNTIME140.dll Missing Errors
Program won't start because MSVCP140.dll or VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing? Fix it safely by reinstalling the Visual C++ Redistributable — no shady DLL sites.
- How to Fix the Microsoft Store Not Working on Windows 11
Microsoft Store won't open, won't download apps, or throws error 0x80131500? Reset the cache, re-register the Store, and fix the services behind it.