Unfortunately, users report on forums that the Sound Blaster Z microphone is not working properly and there is no error message that would indicate the reason why. We will explore in this article how you can easily solve this problem once and for all by following the indicated steps so make sure to keep on reading. What to do if the Sound Blaster Z microphone is not working? 1. Check the cable Before moving forward with any troubleshooting steps we would recommend that you simply check all the cables are working and the port of your device as well....

This error usually comes with The directory name is invalid message and today we’re going to show you how to fix it on Windows 10. How do I fix the ERROR_DIRECTORY issue? Fix – ERROR_DIRECTORY Reinstall the audio driver If you’re having this problem while trying to play optical discs you might be able to fix it by reinstalling your DVD drive drivers. Once the default drivers are installed, check if the issue still persists....

Usually, this pop-up window is spawned and is immediately closed again. Due to its nature, it’s difficult to understand what generates it and whether this issue is something you should be concerned about. When it happens, it can possibly throw a user out of a currently full-screen app, and with some Windows 10 users experiencing this every hour, it can turn playing games into a nightmare. The file that’s executed is called officebackgroundtaskhandler....

Whether it was in the form of limited connectivity or unable to recognize the wireless network you will see by following the lines below how to solve the Wi-Fi connectivity and get your Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 up and running. Basically, after the upgrade to Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 your Wi-Fi adapter drivers will suffer some issues and this is mainly because they are not compatible with the new operating system you installed....

What causes the you have blocked from originating messages error? There could be various reasons for this error message; some of the common ones are mentioned here: The recipient has blocked your number – If your number is blocked by the person on receiving end, then you might get this error. Check if the person has blocked your number intentionally or by mistake. Issues with phone or carrier – If you are not able to send messages to all the contacts on your device, then the issue could be your carrier or your mobile handset....

If the saving procedure is interrupted, the file might get damaged or unsupported. This is where incremental backups and autosaves come in handy, but if you (for some reason) have only one version of the file, here’s how to try and fix After Effects file. Don’t hold your hopes high, though. Table of contents: How can I fix corrupt Adobe After Effects files? 1. Check the autosaves If you have the Auto-save feature enabled, there should be at least a dozen backups stored locally....

This element could be a bad driver, a memory error, etc. Most of the time, this error occurs all of a sudden when users are working on their PCs. Fortunately, there are a couple of ways to fix this issue so stick with us and check all the solutions below to fix the Critical process died BSoD. What does Critical process died mean on my computer? If you see the Critical process died error on your computer, it means that an important process that your PC needs to run ended abruptly....

However, those games don’t always load as expected for some Firefox and Chrome users. Users can’t play FB games when they don’t load. Luckily, there are ways to fix that, and today we’re going to show you how to do it. Why won’t my Facebook games load? There are several reasons for this issue, and in most cases it’s the issue with one of your browser components, so you’ll need to enable them....

Now, the Insider program is used as a way to beta test new features and ideas. Similar to the Chrome browser, you should have the installer to download Microsoft’s Edge Insider setup program. The installer requires an Internet connection to download the complete setup package for Microsoft Edge. A couple of users are reporting installation and updates errors for Microsoft Edge Insider build. If you are experiencing such issues, here is a quick guide to help you fix these errors....

Sometimes issues can appear, and Google Chrome users reported getting them more often than the users of other browsers. The Widevine Content Decryption Module error can lead to Funimation not working on Chrome and other errors, so today we’ll show you how to fix it. What is Widevine used for? Widevine is Google’s content protection system. You can find Widevine Content Decryption Module in Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and Android OS....

Compared to some critical display issues, the reddish tint is nothing serious if triggered by a software issue. However, if the hardware is malfunctioning, there’s only so much you can do. Nonetheless, we enlisted four steps that should – when applied correctly – resolve the red tint hue in Windows 10. Make sure to check them out below. Why does my computer screen have a red tint? This red tint problem may be triggered by software or hardware-related elements....

You can also pair it with an extensive array of browsers and devices ranging from PC to Xbox and everything in between and even take your videos offline and on the road with you. It’s easy to see why people tend to prefer more and more the freedom that comes with streaming services as opposed to the traditional cable subscription. Nevertheless, the Netflix experience is not entirely bug-free and issues may occasionally occur....

Consequently, the users can’t print any Portable Document Format with the software. This is how Acrobat users can fix the This document could not be printed error. Why is Adobe saying the document could not be printed? Before we attempt to fix the issue, we have to rule out what’s causing it. Here are some of the most common culprits: The document is corrupt Your printer drivers are out of date The document contains images or fonts that cannot be rendered You opened the Adobe document in a browser and not in the native Adobe app...

Microsoft Edge is a completely new browser and it’s designed as a replacement for Internet Explorer. Even though Microsoft Edge fixed many of the shortcomings that Internet Explorer had, Edge has its own problems. One of these problems is related to window position and users reported that Microsoft Edge doesn’t remember the position and size of the window once you close it. This isn’t a big problem, but it can certainly be irritating....

As announced by Microsoft’s senior director Chris Morrissey in a blog post, those updates are coming to users on the fourth week of the month instead of the usual third. What do these updates mean? However, it doesn’t always mean that Microsoft is going to neglect users’ PCs. To better understand what this means, Redmond officials use terms like “B release” to refer to the official ‘Patch Tuesday’ that bears updates and fixes on quality, security, and LCU interchangeably....

But, live streaming requires a high-speed stable internet connection and tons of bandwidth which is still an unbuyable luxury for many. One alternative to live game streaming is to upload recorded gameplay to YouTube and other streaming services. PC gaming is all about sharing, but to do that, you need the right game recording software for Windows 10. How do you record games on Windows 10? There are a series of ways to record your games on your PC....

Gears of Wars met with criticism from Windows 10 fans At the time of writing this article, the game has a rating of only 2.7, with many users complaining about various issues. Microsoft does acknowledge at least one issue, saying the following: The problem with the download might be caused by the fact that this is quite a package, weighing at almost 53 GBs. And while some of the complaints coming from users do indeed relate to this particular error, other problems are being invoked....

It’s time to take a look at yet another one of these updates and see for ourselves what other changes or improvements Microsoft has envisioned for the latest OS. We are going to check out the entire changelog and draw conclusions based on what the Redmond-based tech giant shared with us today. Check out KB5018483 and it brings to Windows 11 Recently, we’ve analyzed KB5018496 together, a cumulative update designed for all Windows 11 users running version 22H2 or lower....

Meeting with Gmail has proven to be a successful integration for Google since it has made the service far more accessible to many of the company’s most loyal customers. Furthermore, because Google Meet can be accessed directly from a browser window, the inconvenience of downloading and launching a separate application has been avoided. Sadly, Meet users have stated that the service has not always lived up to the billing and have experienced unexpected loading screens and delays....

You can use Group Policy to configure settings and preferences for these objects at the domain level. Once configured, all the members of the domain will receive those settings as soon as they’re applied. This makes Group Policy ideal for managing large networks. It saves you from having to set up individual configurations for each computer or user. Group Policy should apply almost instantaneously depending on a number of factors....