What is Windows Driver Foundation (WUDFHost.exe) process? Windows Driver Foundation is a set of libraries and tools that let you reduce the complexity while using drivers on your Windows PC. In other words, this process helps you continue using a stable system all the time. At times, users may face issues with the system, where the Windows Driver Foundation occupies a major chunk of the CPU usage. While it does not exactly restrict the functionalities of the CPU for most users, it certainly drains the battery and might cause freezing of the system at times, especially if the usage shoots up to 100%....

Windows Firewall is preventing connections to your computer On running Windows Firewall Troubleshooter or the Windows Network Diagnostic Troubleshooter, if you see this message – Windows Firewall is preventing connections to your computer, The Windows Firewall rule HSS DNS Leak Rule may be blocking your connection then try the following suggestions: 1] Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall Open the Windows Defender Security Center. Select Firewall and Network Protection....

Windows Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in failed to load If you receive such an error message, the first step should be to uninstall the security software. However, that alone doesn’t reverse the damage, so you may have to proceed with the following solutions: Perform a System RestoreCheck the status of these Windows ServicesReset Windows FirewallRun Windows Firewall TroubleshooterReset the permissions for Microsoft Protection Service You will need admin permission to execute these suggestions....

Windows has detected an IP address conflict There are many people, who do not use any Wi-Fi router and instead, they use an Ethernet cable to connect their computers to the internet. Why does this IP address conflict occur If you use direct Ethernet connection without any Wi-Fi router, you can face this issue. When you use such a connection, you need to enter the IP address, Subnet mask, default gateway, preferred DNS server, and alternate DNS server....

Windows Malware Prevention Tool The Windows Malware Prevention Troubleshooter will carry out the following checks and tests: Once you have downloaded the tool, run it and allow it to scan your computer. In a minute, you will be presented with a report. Select the issues you’d like to fix and then let the Fix It, fix it for you. If you’d like to learn more about the state of your system, you can save a complete report, on your desktop by clicking on the ‘Save’ icon, marked by a red arrow in the above image....

Windows 11/10 Settings keeps crashing These are the things we are going to do to fix Setting app crashes in Windows 11/10: Let us talk about them in detail. 1] Repair System Image & Run SFC The problem can be because of corrupt System Files. To fix it, we are going to use SFC and DISM commands. While you can use the Command Prompt, you can also download and use our portable freeware FixWin to repair the System Image using DISM, and Run System File Checker with a click....

Update and Shutdown/Restart not working After a Windows Update, if the Update and Shut down or Update and Restart buttons are not working and won’t go away, even after shutting down or restarting, try the following suggestions: let us see the procedure involved in detail. 1] Restart File Explorer Restarting Windows File Explorer can fix a lot of things, especially when there is a problem with the user interface....

Windows Upgrade Error Write 0x0000065e while gathering/applying Object Follow these suggestions to resolve the Windows Update Error 0x0000065e: You will need admin permission to execute these suggestions. 1] Check Drive Encryption If you use Bitlocker or any third-party software that encrypts the drive, it blocks Windows from performing the upgrade. It is usually a driver that blocks the change. If you have disabled the Bitlocker, ensure there is no additional third-party software....

This software basically scans any document and saves it as a PDF file on your computer; yes, it is that easy. Nothing complex here, no headaches, it just works. In a way, I might sound like Billy Mays here trying to sell you on the idea of WinScan2PDF, but that’s only because it is worth your while. Convert Word Documents to PDF How to use WinScan2PDF First off, the file size here is just around 30KB, and it comes in a ....

Be aware that the same error code may also show an error message— The problem can be resolved using the same method. WslRegisterDistribution failed with error 0x80370114 To unblock the service, you will have to check with the antivirus or security solution. If you are using Windows Security, follow the steps as below: Type Windows Security in the Start menu and press Enter to launch.Click on App & Browser control available on the left sideThen click on Exploit protection settings at the bottomSwitch to the Program settings tabLocate the Hyper-V Host Compute Service by going to the under mentioned path:...

Why do I keep getting signed out of YouTube on Xbox? Here are the potential causes due to which you might be getting signed out of YouTube on your Xbox console: The problem might occur due to outdated firmware. So, if the scenario applies, install all pending firmware updates on your Xbox console to resolve the problem.It can also occur if there is inconsistency with persistence cache or corrupted system cache or cookies....

Xbox One loading Blank TV screen or monitor Before we go ahead, make sure to check all your connections are in place. All wires are connected properly, and switches are turned on. Sometimes even the smallest things are the cause of a bigger problem. Screen goes blank when you are back to home or dashboard: If your TV or monitor screen goes blank everytime you return to your Xbox Dashboard, you need to power cycle your Xbox One....

You have files waiting to be burned to disc The resolution is quite simple. You will have to navigate to the following folder and delete all the temporary files placed in it: To do so, open Run box, type shell:cd burning and hit Enter, to open the folder. Delete all the files in this Temporary Burn Folder folder. Restart your computer. You will now not see this message pop out....

Your connection was interrupted What follows is a bunch of options that can be performed with any browser. But before you begin, disable your VPN software, scan with your antivirus software and then proceed. A network change was detected 1] Check Wi-Fi router If you are using a Wi-Fi router to connect your computer to the internet, the primary solution is to check if the router is working fine or not....

Zapier review The workflow of Zapier is nearly the same as other automation tools. However, the interface, the steps to create a filter or Zap, etc. are quite different than other tools. Free version limitations: Before getting into them, you should know that Zapier is not an entirely free tool. Obviously, you can use the free version for as long time as you want, but there are some premium options as well....

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall for Windows PC Product highlights: Get protected against inbound and outbound cyber attacksBlock unwanted traffic and control program access to the internetBecome invisible to hackers and guard your personal dataSecure your browsing experience with Web Secure Free The free version offers: Anti-Phishing: Protects your private information from phishing attacks while you browse online. Scans URLs to prevent you from entering your personal information on websites that are known to carry security threats – Included in Web Secure Chrome Extension....

Enhanced Tracking, Lockwise & Protection Breach Alerts in Firefox In this post, we will see how to set up Enhanced Tracking and Protection Breach Alerts vis Firefox Privacy settings. I wish all browsers had offered similar anti-tracking scheme. 1] What is Protection Settings in Firefox Firefox offers an extremely detailed data on how websites track you, and the number of scripts it has blocked as you keep visiting a website....

However, there are other convenient ways to control Kodi navigation on Windows laptops. Kodi allows you to set up a Kodi remote with a smartphone, similar to a TV remote controller, to easily navigate through the software. Kodi has a remote app that can be installed on smartphone devices like Android or iOS, which helps to move around on large-screen desktops. In this article, we step you through configuring a smartphone remote....

Setup has failed to determine supported install choices The cause behind this problem could either be that the image is corrupt or the set of files is incomplete. Other than this, compatibility issues could cause this issue. It could also be that the module used for downgrading the version of the operating system is not properly configured. If you face this error, log in as an administrator and try the following solutions sequentially to fix the problem: 1] Run the Installer program in compatibility mode for the downgraded version...

Share Xbox One controller with audience when streaming on Mixer You will need to start broadcasting on Mixer before you can share. Press the Guide or the Xbox Button on your controller. Then navigate to Broadcast & Captures & start streaming. During streaming, when you wish to share your controller with anybody, you will need to go back to the Mixer Tab on the Xbox One guide and enable “Share Controller” toggle....