The 11 most common Windows 10 problems and their solution
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The best desktop backgrounds or wallpapers for Windows 10.
If you like very striking and colorful wallpapers, this is a great option.
Who does not like animals. This rabbit wallpaper is very touching.
A wallpaper that shows all the power and majestic flight of an eagle.
Sometimes we also look for wallpapers that evoke calm and tranquility, this is one of them.
If you are looking for a funny and fun wallpaper, this may be a good option.
Marine backgrounds are very recurrent in any desktop theme.
An image of a flamingo to use as a wallpaper.
The best desktop backgrounds or wallpapers for Windows 10.
How could it be otherwise, snow and balloons are one of the most used images.
Water is also a widely used image as a desktop background.
A very colorful image to use as a Windows 10 desktop background.
An image of clouds and sky is one of the most representative and used as a desktop background image.
Car lovers, here is your wallpaper for Windows 10.
Another typical and very popular element as a desktop background for Windows.
The best desktop backgrounds or wallpapers for Windows 10.
Here we leave you a desktop background so you can fit as you want.
A landscape with certain sinister overtones to use as a wallpaper.
You are looking for tranquility in your desktop theme, download this one.
Sunflowers are also another very common element in desktop backgrounds.
You are looking for an image with cold tones, then download this one.
Arc-shaped luminous band that presents the colors of the solar spectrum and sometimes appears in the sky.
Of course, a pradisiacal beach to remind you to encourage yourself in your hard working day.
If you are looking for an abstract desktop background, this is a very good option.
Download this desktop wallpaper for Windows 10 that combines water and sky and makes us dream of a calming landscape.
We finish with a wallpaper of some waterfalls.
Despite this, it is inevitable that a new system, during its first months of life, generates some bug in specific hardware combinations, in old equipment, with certain programs or under some conditions of use.
We are going to show you how to solve the most known bugs or failures of Windows 10. If you have problems with your computer or Windows 10 does not offer the performance you expect, take a look at the list to see if you locate your problem. We also compiled some tips to reduce the risk of crashes or problems with Windows 10. When the operating OS is well oiled, it avoids many of the most common bugs.
If you have an older PC, start by taking a look at this video that speeds up your system:
Installation problems
The first failures of Windows 10 occur...before installing Windows 10.
It is possible that you have Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 legal and up to date, but for some reason the notification to upgrade to Windows 10 does not appear.
Or it turns out that on a certain computer you don't have Internet, and you can't download the update. How to install it?
These are very common Windows 10 problems that, fortunately, are easy to solve.
How to force Windows 10 update
First of all, you have to activate the automatic updates from Windows Update, an essential requirement to update the computer to Windows 10. So go to Windows Update or Check for Updates in Windows 7 or 8.1, and check the option for automatic updates.
Open File Explorer and go to the following address: C:/Windows/SoftwareDistribution/Download. Once here, all the files contained in the folder must be deleted to leave it completely empty.
Then open the CMD. From Windows 7 all you have to do is search for "CMD" from the start menu, while from Windows 8 the search is done from the Metro interface search engine.
Here inside we must write "wuauclt.exe / updatenow" but we will not press the Enter key yet, but we will return to Windows Update and click on "Check for updates". Now yes, while you are searching it is time to return to the command console and press the Enter key.
Windows 10 will be automatically detected by Windows Update and will start downloading.
If the above method doesn't work for you, try this link for another trick to force upgrade to Windows 10.
How to upgrade to Windows 10 without Internet
If you don't have online access on a certain PC, you can upgrade to Windows 10 using a system ISO stored on a DVD disc or USB flash drive. Keep in mind that you may be prompted for your Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 key during installation, so keep it handy.
What you have to do is download the ISO on another computer with the Internet, or ask someone you know to do it for you. You have to access the Windows 10 Download website through this link and download the ISO. You will see that there is a download tool that guides you throughout the process. Get the 64-bit version if you have a PC less than 2 years old. Otherwise, the 32-bit one.
Launch the tool, select the language, the "Windows 10 Home" version and the DVD or USB you want to install it on.
Now that we have the ISO, the next step will be to start the PC with the USB or DVD inserted so that the installer starts and we can start the update to Windows 10.
Boot problems
Windows 10 starts up very slow and even crashes sometimes while booting?
It is possible that you have a program that installs itself in memory when Windows starts and consumes resources that interfere with another application. There is a lot of software that installs itself into memory without your permission permanently, even if you only use that program once or twice a month... Adobe, iTunes, Nero, often use these practices.
Through the Windows 10 system tools, we can eliminate these applications that we do not use often from startup, or delay their startup for a few minutes so that they do not interfere with the startup of the computer.
Note that there are many other tools that are required to start with Windows, for example graphics and sound card drivers (NVIDIA, AMD, SoundBlaster, etc.). Therefore, disable or delay only what you don't use often, such as iTunes, DVD burner, PDF reader, etc.
Disable programs at startup
If something goes wrong, you just have to come back here and select the Enable option.
slow down system services
Upon startup, Windows 10 activates numerous system services. Dozens of deaths you need to control the computer. Some of them may be taking forever to boot, so we're going to explain how to delay their startup so that it does so when Windows 10 is already running, so you don't have to wait.
Please note that this option is for advanced users only. Do not change anything if you do not know what you are doing because you could alter the correct operation of Windows 10.
When you're done making changes, restart your computer for them to take effect.
Computer won't boot or crashes
You have installed a new driver or program, and now the PC freezes and restarts, or does not boot at all, or displays a black screen. What can we do?
An element blocks the use or start of Windows 10, so it must be repaired.
To do this you must do the following:
Error codes 0x8024002, 80240020, 8007002C, 8007003, or 80246007
During everyday use of Windows 10, errors sometimes occur that the system identifies with an obscure code.
Some of the most common error codes are: 0x8024002, 80240020, 8007002C, 8007003 or 80246007. If you get one of them, Windows 10 has had problems with an update. You are not updating the system correctly and this may cause future bugs and security holes.
To fix problems with Windows 10 updates, do the following:
Open File Explorer and go to the following address: C:/Windows/SoftwareDistribution/Download. Once here, all the files contained in the folder must be deleted to leave it completely empty.
Then open the CMD. From Windows 7 all you have to do is search for "CMD" from the start menu, while from Windows 8 the search is done from the Metro interface search engine. Type the following:
You will now be able to re-download all pending updates, and they should all install successfully.
Errors during Windows installation
Has the upgrade from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 stopped in the middle? Various failures produce other error codes. Here they are, along with their meaning:
CPU overheats and RAM fills up
A very common fault, especially in older computers, is that the CPU overheats while the computer's fan is running at full speed, indicating that the system is overheated.
It is a problem related to Windows 10 notifications. Microsoft has minimized it with an update, but apparently there are still people who have it.
If you notice that your PC is getting too hot and your CPU is working harder than normal on an older computer, follow the advice below.
The stokrnl.exe file
In some cases, this Windows 10 bug seems to be associated with the stokrnl.exe system file as well as the Runtime Broker service. To disable it, type Settings in the search engine, and enter the System section. Access Notifications and Actions. Look for the Show Windows Suggestions option, and turn it off. Reboot the computer.
With these three steps, the RAM and CPU consumption issues in Windows 10 should be resolved.
Computer does not wake up from hibernation
A Windows 10 issue with hibernation on older computers has been detected.
In some configurations, when you use the Sleep option instead of Shut down, hibernation occurs correctly, but you cannot move the mouse or press a key on the keyboard to wake up the PC, as it can in modern computers.
The only way to get out of hibernation is to press the PC's On/Off button, losing all the information that you had not saved.
It is not easy to fix because it is a problem associated with old hardware. Some users have fixed it by updating the computer's BIOS and motherboard drivers. But precisely because these are old components, sometimes these elements have not been updated for years.
One way to minimize the problem is to prevent the computer from hibernating automatically. To do this, right-click the Start Button, and choose Power Options. Then check the High performance box. Click the Change plan settings option and make sure the Put the computer to sleep checkbox says Never:
New peripherals and some programs don't work
You've just bought a latest generation USB 3.0 SSD or peripheral, but it turns out that your computer doesn't recognize it, even after installing the drivers.
This is most likely a problem with the BIOS, the software that controls peripheral management. If your computer is more than a year or two old it may not recognize some of the new technology, but a BIOS update can sometimes fix it.
Look in the box or the manuals of the computer for the motherboard model you have. If you can't find it, use software like Speccy to check your PC and find out the BIOS model you have.
Go to the official website of the motherboard or BIOS manufacturer, and look for the Drivers/Updates/Support section. Find your BIOS model and download the latest version. BIOS updates are usually carried out using a special program provided by the manufacturer along with the aforementioned BIOS update. Download it and use it.
Updating the BIOS is a delicate operation that requires using the correct version and not shutting down the computer in the middle of the process, as it could stop working. If you are not sure how to do it, ask some veteran user for help.
Incompatible programs
Another of the most common failures of Windows 10 is that you have an old program that you do not want to retire, but that does not work correctly.
To fix it, right-click on the program's startup icon and select Properties. Access the Compatibility tab and check the Run this program in compatibility mode for box. Then in the pop-up menu choose the operating system closest to the release date of that program: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, etc. You can try several of them until you find one that works:
Search box too big
If you tend to open many programs and windows at the same time, or pin applications and documents to the desktop taskbar, the default search box can be a nuisance because it takes up too much space.
It is located to the right of the Start Button. If it is too large, it will leave little free space on the taskbar for running programs or open windows.
This is how the default search box appears on the taskbar:
Luckily it is very easy to hide it or, better yet, replace it with a small icon.
Right-click on an empty space on the taskbar to bring up a pop-up menu:
Enter Search and click Hidden to remove the Search Box. If you check the Show search icon option, it will be replaced by a discreet Magnifying glass icon that takes up much less space:
And here's a quick trick: when you want to search for something you don't need to touch that icon. Just press the Windows key on your keyboard, and it will automatically open the Search Box or Start Menu. It is much faster than using the mouse.
Desktop texts and icons are very small
If you are using 1080p or higher resolution (1920x1080 pixels) and have a large monitor, over 22 inches, you may have noticed that desktop icons and text in windows and applications appear very small.
At the same time, large monitors should be moved a little away from the user so that they do not disturb the eye. The result is that the texts are difficult to read and the icons are barely distinguishable.
Luckily there is a simple way to solve this, although it has some handicaps.
Increase the size of text and icons
Right-click on an empty area of the Desktop and choose the Display Settings command. You'll see a slider called Change the size of text, apps, and other items. Move it to the right until it marks the value 125% or higher:
Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
From now on, you will notice that the texts and icons are bigger. Unfortunately this has an annoying side effect. In some applications the texts appear cut off, and in others the rescaling is not carried out correctly, and the images and the texts themselves are blurred, lacking in resolution.
If you notice that a particular application does not display correctly, look for its icon on the Desktop or its startup file in the folder on your hard drive. Right-click and in the menu that appears choose Properties. In the Compatibility tab, check the box Disable Screen Scaling if high dpi settings are used:
With this you will eliminate the rescaling for that specific application. Repeat it with all those that do not look correctly.
It is not possible to send files by mail directly
It is possible that in Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 you were used to sending files by mail to your co-workers or your acquaintances, directly.
Right-click on a file in a folder, choose Send, select Mail, and an empty email automatically opens with the file placed as an attachment, ready to send.
If you have tried this system in Windows 10 and it does not work, this is because you do not have a mail application installed. Using Gmail or Windows Mail through the browser does not work.
The solution is to install a mail manager that works like a program. For example, you can use the classic Thunderbird, eM Client or Windows Live Mail, available in Windows Essentials.
Install the email client that you like the most, configure an email account, and you will be able to send files directly to your acquaintances. The process is simple:
Right-click on a file, choose Send To and then Email Recipient:
How to minimize the risk of Windows 10 crashes
There are bugs in Windows 10 that are unavoidable, since they are included in the operating system itself or the drivers of peripherals and components.
But others can be circumvented, or at least their effects reduced, if we keep the operating system itself in tip-top shape.
Let's see what we can do to reduce the risk of problems with Windows 10.
They are basic rules that also serve to make your computer work more smoothly.
Update, update... update!
We always say it, but it never hurts to remember it. The purpose of patches and updates is to correct bugs. Keeping your computer up-to-date will not only correct existing problems, but will reduce the chance of new ones arising.
But if you update, do it right. It is not enough to leave Windows updates active, and run. You must update Windows, yes, but also device drivers, BIOS, and installed programs, especially the browser, security software, cleaning programs, and games.
virus free
One of the main sources of computer failures are viruses and Trojans. And not because of the effects they produce, but because of their simple presence in the system. Malware resides in memory, spies, tracks and interferes with the operation of the computer causing it to slow down, crash or not work properly, even if the malicious software is not infecting any.
Get in the habit of running a full scan of your PC with an antivirus and anti-trojan at least once a week to reduce failures caused by malware in Windows 10.
A thorough cleaning
With use, the PC is filled with garbage. Orphaned links in the registry, useless temporary files, failed installations, incomplete uninstalls, full caches. All of this causes the computer's memory to fill up and slows down performance, and can even cause crashes.
A cleaning software such as CCleaner Free passes a couple of times a week:
You will eliminate useless files and links that can cause slowdowns and blockages, and as a gift you will reinforce your privacy by also erasing browsing and usage histories.
Let Windows give you a hand
The OS has a wizard that performs system checks and detects performance problems. You can try to see if you find any anomaly.
