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Printer driver was not installed – Element not found If you’re faced with this issue, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the Printer driver was not installed – Element not found error that occurred on your Windows 11/10 computer. Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions. Before you try the solutions below, check for updates and install any available bits on your Windows 11/10 device and see if the error reappears when you attempt installing the printer....

Fix Printer error 0x00000bbb on Windows PC This issue may occur due to several reasons. Some common causes of this error are outdated printer drivers, incompatible printer settings, damaged system files, or if your PC is trying to use the WSD port. Moreover, incorrect printer configurations in the Print Settings menu may also create an issue. Since there are various reasons, we recommend you start executing solutions in a systematic order....

Printer not printing in color in Windows 11/10 If Windows 11 or Windows 10 is not printing in color try the following troubleshooting suggestions: 1] Verify if the Print in Gray Scale option is enabled In this case, you might want to first check if the ribbon is full and also check the printing preferences, and also verify if the Print in Gray Scale option is enabled. When the printer is not printing in color, it is possible that its settings have been set to print in greyscale....

In this article, we will talk about how to fix this error and walk you through all the troubleshooting steps, How to fix Printer error 0x800706B9 Follow any of these methods to check if it resolves your Printer error 0x800706B9 problem. Many a time a simple restart of the computer also helps. Make sure to try that too. 1] Restart Windows Print Spooler Service Remember how we suggest you restart your system every time something goes wrong?...

How to use Process Lasso for Windows computers One of the best tools for real-time CPU optimization and automation is no other than Process Lasso free version. The program is feature-rich, and in many ways, it is much better than the Task Manager tool found in Windows 10. Now, if you are a newbie, then you may want to install Process Lasso and leave it to do its thing automatically. However, if you are the type of person who wants to control your future, keep reading to learn more about this special free software....

RandPass Lite password generator for PC Being a simple and free password manager for Windows, RandPass Lite does what it says – create a password whenever needed. However, there are some other features that you should know about this security tool. Password length: A strong password doesn’t mean to have two unique characters, some uppercase alphabets, etc. The strength depends on the password length as well. That is why RandPass Lite allows users to create up to 1000 characters long password....

1] I’m trying to reach a specific website or folder on the network This error shows up when one tries to run the Network Troubleshooter. When you add the server name inside it, it still cannot identify the problem. Surprisingly, the drives seem to appear and disappear now and then. Even after connecting, the network commands do not work. The user had multiple PCs, and many a time all the other systems not seeing themselves on the network....

Remove Activate Windows watermark on the desktop To permanently remove the Activate Windows watermark on the desktop in Windows 11/10, you can try any of the following methods: Let’s see a description of these methods. 1] Purchase an activation key According to Microsoft Windows 10 software license terms; Section 5, you are authorized to use Windows 10 only if you are properly licensed and the software has been properly activated with a genuine product key or by other authorized methods....

Remove Look for an App in the Store option in Windows 11/10 In this article, we’ll tell you two ways to remove such an option. As you can see in the image above, this prompt is displayed when you right-click on a file, and the pick up Choose default program. Here the Look for an app in the Store is of no use for many and could be removed. There are two ways to do it:...

Show or Remove Most Used apps from Windows 11 Start Menu Press Win+I in combination to open the Settings. Alternatively, you can right-click the Start button on the Taskbar and choose Settings from the list of options displayed therein. From the side-panel on the left, select Personalization heading. Switch to the right to locate the Start tile. When found, click to expand its menu. Under the list of available options, scroll down to Show most used apps heading....

What is Feedback HUB in Windows 11? Feedback HUB is an application in Windows that allows users to send their experience. You can quickly launch it by pressing the WIN key + F but don’t be surprised, as using a keyboard will ask you to input feedback. Also, attach a screenshot of the screen. That said, when you launch it from the Start menu, you get a dashboard that guides how to use it....

Run old Games and Software using Compatibility Mode on Windows 11/10 Make old programs and games work even now! Run old Games and Software on Windows 10 and Windows 11 using Compatibility Mode. This should make the old program work in your version of Windows 11 or Windows 10. Compatibility Mode in Windows 11/10 You can also use the Windows Program Compatibility Troubleshooter to help make the older programs run in later Windows versions....

Diskspd is a Storage Testing Tool Just download the executable file from TechNet. The tool is provided as single zip file (since it an open-source application, it can be modified as per one’s preference. Its source code is available at GitHub for those who are interested) and extract the archive to your file system. Following the unzipping you’ll find versions for x86, x64 or AMD based systems. Next, run the tool via a command line....

Why is the second monitor flickering on and off on my computer? In reality, the computer screen is constantly flickering but we do not notice it. The Frame Rate for an entry-level monitor is usually 60FPS, which means, the frame is changing 60 times a second. You need to make sure that both the monitors have similar Frame Rates, otherwise, the flickering becomes perceivable, sometimes, to an extent where it is impossible to use it....

NVRAM or Non-Volatile Random Access Memory is a component of the system based on software that stores the Boot Configuration Data or BCD of an operating system. If a reboot does not fix this issue, we will be helping you to troubleshoot this issue. 0xc0000454, The Boot configuration data for your PC is missing or contains errors These working fixes that will help you troubleshoot this error are: These methods should help you fix The boot configuration data file doesn’t contain valid information for an operating system error on Windows 10...

This happens when a KMS Client contacts the KMS host for activation, the host cannot activate the client computer. 0xC004F042, Specified Key Management Service (KMS) cannot be used KMS based Windows 10 Activation keys are particular keys that cannot be used without a KMS server. If you happened to have a KMS key that was sold on the internet, while it may work for a while, but not forever. That said, KMS keys are usually used on Enterprise, where the KMS server is set up to activate the Windows computer, which is part of the enterprise....

So, we have listed the top 10 family and kids games for PC on Microsoft Store. You can thank us later. Because, what is better than the family sitting around together for a round of UNO. Family & Kids games for Windows 10 PC We have curated the top 10 list of family-friendly games on the basis of their user experience, graphics, and gameplay. SO, no matter what your family weekends are packed with a fun-filled time....

Best Chrome Browser Experiments Among many available projects, I found these interesting. There are experiments related to music, education, games, science and much more. Here we will take a look at 3D Periodic Table, Wilderness Downtown, Browser Ball, TypaTone, Draw A Square, Spell Up with Google, Interstellar Endurance Exploration, Bouncy Balls, Bouncy Balls and Ocean of Words experiments. 1. 3D Periodic Table Visual and interactive learning is the best way to learn....

Why you should go for a self-hosted blog For some newcomers, I suggest that you use first try WordPress.com or Blogger.com to facilitate your entry into the world of blogging. Once you have got your hands wet, I always suggest that you move on to hosting your own domain. Why? The following reasons may give you some answers: CONTROL – When you have your own blog or you have a self-hosted blog you have all the control & authority....

Similar other messages you could see are: A codec is required to play this file Think of it as a program which can reduce the size of a video file so the end-user can download it faster. Later, the consumer can decode the file and play it on his computer. Since there are many codecs, unless you have the right codec, you cannot play the file. Further, there are many scenarios....