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Fix : The product key you entered did not work 0xc004f050

Post author By shantanu
Post date December 24, 2019
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After reading this post, you will be able to fix an error while entering your Windows 10 product key at the time of product activation. While there are multiple error codes that might be associated with the said error. Few of them are listed here and most of those can be fixed by following the steps in this post.

Error codes – 0xC004F050 or 0x80041023

While you may also get error code 0xC004F012 or 0xC0020036, but those are covered in the post : Fix : Windows is not activated 0xC0020036 in Windows 10.

So, let us come to why this error occurs. The most common cause for this error is a corrupt license. What times means is that your Windows license registry has failed to provide a valid call to your operating system to confirm the authenticity of your product.

This might happen right after a major upgrade to your operating system, due to some misplaced system files or ultimately a virus (including all sorts of ‘wares’)

How do you fix it?

Method 1: System file checker

Press Windows logo key + X ( opens power menu in Windows 10)

Click on Windows PowerShell (Admin)
And click on Yes when prompted
Now within PowerShell type in SFC/ SCANNOW

Let the process finish and restart your computer
Check if this solved your problem,
If not, move on to Method 2

Method 2 : Rebuild Activation Repository

Go to X:\Windows\System32\SPP\Store\2.0
locate the file called Tokens.dat

Rename the file to anything like token_old.dat
Now, open your start menu and type in Command prompt
Right click Command prompt in the search results and click on Run as Administrator

Now, click on Yes, when prompted
Now, in the command prompt you just opened type in
net start sppsvc
Press Enter – “This will start the software protection service”

Then, type in
cscript.exe slmgr.vbs /rilc

The command will take some time to execute. Wait for it to finish.
Now, Restart your computer
Now, click on start and type in Activation Settings
Click on Activation Troubleshooter
Follow the steps and thereafter restart your computer

This should solve the issue. If not, please use the comment section to write and tell me about it. I will try and help you out.

Windows 10

How to replace PowerShell (Admin) with command prompt in Winlogo + X

Post author By shantanu
Post date December 24, 2019
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This post will guide you to replace the PowerShell (Admin) entry in the power menu that opens by pressing Windows Logo key + X in Windows 10 with good old style Command Prompt (Admin).

After an update Microsoft decided to replace the Command Prompt (Admin) entry in the Power menu of Windows 10. This menu opens when you press the Windows logo Key + X and gives you many options to quickly control your PC.

Press the Windows logo key and type Taskbar settings in the search box

Click on Task settings
Now, click on the option that says Replace Command Prompt with Windows PowerShell in the menu when I right-click the start button or press Windows key + X

Now, press the Windows key + X again and confirm the changes

Tags admin, command prompt, power menu, replace poweshell

Wordpress

Fix : Http error uploading media in WordPress

Post author By shantanu
Post date December 24, 2019
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This post will help you fix an error while you try to insert an image or any media in a WordPress post using your browser. Though, this error might be due to a temporary http request mishandling by your hosting server, it might as well be due to memory constraints within your WordPress installation.

Let us try and fix this issue with the steps mention herein.

Fix: http error while uploading images to a WP post

Method 1 : Change the memory limit in your WordPress configuration

Required : An FTP client and a text editor
While I prefer using CoreFTP and notepad or notepad++, any FTP client or editor will do the job.

Login to your FTP server
Locate “wp-config.php” file
Right click the file and click on edit
Insert the code as highlighted in the image above

define( ‘WP_MEMORY_LIMIT’, ‘256M’ );

Save the file and overwrite it, if prompted.

Method 2: Logout and Log back in

Log out of your WordPress
Log in again
Try to upload the image to check if it works

Hope this solves the issue, if not please use the comment or contact section to contact me and I will try my best to solve it for you.

Tags error, http, httperror, images, media, upload, Wordpress

Windows 10

Fix: DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED Windows 10

Post author By shantanu
Post date January 24, 2017
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This post will help you fix an issue with your Windows 10 PC, where you get a STOP error, or better known as BSOD (Blue screen of Death) error in Windows. This step by step guide will help you pin point the issue that’s causing this stop error.

The primary cause of this error is mostly faulty device drivers or corrupted driver files. Proper driver software in your PC is essential for proper functioning of your computer. Any hardware with faulty, missing or corrupted device drivers can be a primary cause of this BSOD error. That being said, a failing hardware of a loose connection within your PC can also cause this issue. Below are the steps to fix driver_portion_must_be_nonpaged stop error in Windows 10, 8.1,8 & 7.

Method 1: Diagnose issue with Event Viewer

Restart your PC
Click here to use this article to boot into safe mode
If you are able to boot into safe mode,
Press Windows Logo key + X (to open power menu in Windows 10)
Press V or Click on Event Viewer

Expand Windows logs
Click on system

Now check the logs one by one to see of any errors are listed that indicate a device driver issue
Now,
Expand Application & Service Logs
& click on hardware events
Check if any such events are listed & make note of the device listed

Go to your hardware manufacturer’s support website
Download & install the latest device drivers for your hardware
If you have a Desktop PC

Try to remove that hardware and reinsert it
If you have a Laptop

Try removing any add-on or peripheral device

Method 2: Using Windows update

Go to start screen/menu
Type Windows update
Click on Windows update from search results
Click on Search for updates
Download and install all the available updates including any hardware device drivers that are listed

Method 3: Manually updating all device drivers

Chipset drivers
Graphics or Display drivers
Audio drivers
Networking drivers
USB 3 drivers
Mass Storage | Storage drivers
The above listed device drivers are the ones that are utterly essential. Though all the drivers should be updated, start with updating these & then move on to the others. This will, first of all, help you pin-point the device driver or device that is causing this error & secondly, you will be able to easily fix the issue without having to fiddle with everything in your computer

Now,

If the above mentioned methods solve your problem, its all good
If not, follow the two methods mentioned below

Method 4: Update your BIOS

BIOS update should only be done if you are completely familiar with the process.
BIOS update should only be done on your own risk, if done incorrectly, it can make your computer unusable.
Incorrect BIOS update may void your warranty
Go to your System Manufacturer’s support website or your Motherboard manufacturer’s support website
Enter your Motherboard | system model & select your operating system
Check if any BIOS updates are available
Read the documentation properly & read any support documents available therein
Follow the procedure accurately and update your BIOS
Make sure you do not unplug power from your system or use a backup power supply, so that your system doesn’t lose power during this procedure.
If it’s a portable machine( a laptop), make sure you have at least 70% of battery available. Plugging in the charger | adapter is recommended*
Again, this guide is to be followed at your own risk, I or www.troubleshootwindows.com will take no responsibility for any damage caused.

Method 5: Reset your PC

Go to start screen
Press & Hold the Shift key on your keyboard
Press the power button
Click on Restart

Click on Reset this PC
Resetting your PC will completely remove everything in your PC, your Windows will go to the state of a fresh install. No apps, files or personal data will be saved. So make sure you make a backup of your stuff first & then reset your PC
Click on Reset
Your Computer will restart & the process will take some time to complete

Hope this helps, if not, let me know & I will try to troubleshoot your Issue further

Tags 0x000000D3, BSOD, bugcheck, device driver, driver_portion_must_be_nonpaged, event viewer, hardware events, reset, stop error 0xd3, update, windows 10

Windows 10 Windows 8 Windows 8.1

Fix: 0xc0000225 STOP error Windows 10 | 8.1

Post author By shantanu
Post date January 20, 2017
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“After reading this post you will be able to fix an error code 0xc0000225 with a message “An unexpected error has occurred”, “a file is missing” , with a description “Your PC needs to be repaired”. This guide applies to Windows 10, 8.1 using diskpart, WInRE

Cause: Corrupt or missing BCD. Your windows operating system has been installed in UEFI mode. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), is a newer technology when compared to the older BIOS setup that uses MBR (Master Boot Record), this problem is known to occur frequently with UEFI, but might also occur with non-uefi or MBR based computers.

NOTE: Make sure to go into your system setup (BIOS/CMOS) and set the UEFI mode to UEFI only. If it’s set on both or compatible, make sure it is now set to UEFI only. (applies to new installation).

Fix: 0xc0000225 STOP error Windows 10 | 8.1

Method 1: Startup Repair

You will need your Windows installation DVD / USB drive or Windows Recovery Media (If you have not created a recovery media, click here, to use this article to create one)

Insert your installation DVD/USB or recovery media & boot from it
After the booting sequence completes, select your language and keyboard layout
Click on Next

Now, Click on Repair your computer, (located in left bottom corner of your screen)

Click on Troubleshoot
Now, Click on Advanced options
Click on Startup Repair
Your PC will restart and Windows will try Startup Repair.

If this doesn’t fix the error, try to Rebuild your BCD – Refer this post –> How to Rebuild BCD Windows

Method 2: Using Diskpart for MBR

Now, Click on Command prompt

Now,
Type Diskpart
Press Enter
Type List Disk
Press Enter
Type Select Disk 0
Press Enter
Type List Volume
Press Enter

Type the drive letter of your cd/dvd/usb drive in my case, its d:
Now, type bootsect /nt60 SYS /mbr
Press Enter
you will receive a success message.
Type exit
Press Enter
Restart your Computer

Method 3: For UEFI

Follow all the steps in method 2 (till you open command prompt)
Now, type diskpart
Press Enter
Type List volume
Press Enter
Check the list to see which volume has label as ESP

In my case it is volume 4
Type Select volume 4
Press Enter
Now type,
assign letter=x
Press Enter

Type exit
Press Enter
Now, Type bcdboot C:\windows /s x:/f UEFI
You will get a success message
Type Exit
Restart your computer

This should solve your issue, if not, let me know and I will be happy to help you further

Tags 0xc0000225, BCD, diskpart, stop error 0xc0000225, uefi, windows 10, winre

Windows 10 Windows 8 Windows 8.1

How to Rebuild BCD Windows 10 |8.1

Post author By shantanu
Post date January 19, 2017
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This is a step by step tutorial or a beginner’s guide to How to rebuild BCD (Boot Configuration DATA) and rebuild MBR (Master Boot Record) in Windows 10 & Windows 8 | 8.1.

Rebuilding BCD | Boot configuration data | MBR

To check & rebuild the Windows BCD:

If you are able to access lock screen on Windows, Press & keep holding the shift key & click on Restart to open Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)
If not,
Insert the original Windows DVD/USB and boot from it
You can also use Windows Recovery Media
Select your Language & keyboard options
Click Next
Click on Repair your computer

Click Troubleshoot
Click on Advanced Options
Click on Command Prompt

Now,
Type bootrec /fixmbr
Press Enter
Then,
Type bootrec /fixboot
Press Enter
Then,
Type bootrec /rebuildbcd
Press Enter
Now, Type Exit

Restart your computer

Tags boot configuration data, rebuild bcd, rebuild MBR, Recovery environment, windows 10, winre

Windows 10

Fix: Unable to open Diagnostic options WinRE Windows 10

Post author By shantanu
Post date January 18, 2017
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This post will help you fix an issue with your Windows PC, wherein when you try to open the diagnostic options | recovery console in Windows, you either get an error reading “Unexpected handler” or the recovery options just won’t open. Follow this step-by-step guide, If in case you are unable to open the Windows Recovery Environment (WINRE):

Method 1:

Shutdown your PC
Disconnect any and all add-on devices like printer, scanner, external keyboard /mouse, projector or monitor, or any network device
Restart your PC
If you are able to boot into Windows, disconnect any network you are connected to
Press Windows logo key + X (To open power menu)
press A or click on Command Prompt(Admin)

Click on Yes
In this elevated command prompt, type SFC /SCANNOW
Press Enter

This will check your system files for integrity
If any discrepancies are found, they will be fixed after initial check.
After the process completes, restart your machine
Check if the problem is solved

Method 2 : Recovery Drive | Bootable Drive (IF you are not able to boot into Windows)

If you have created a Recovery drive for Windows, Use that for booting
If you haven’t created a recovery drive, follow the steps here to make one
Or
You can use your Windows installation DVD/USB to boot
Once you boot from it, Select your language, keyboard option
Click on Next

Now, Click on Repair your Computer, in the left bottom corner as shown above
Click on Troubleshoot
Now Click on Advanced Options
Click on Startup Repair

Alternatively: Method 3: Refresh | Reset your PC

This should fix your issue, if not let me know & i will try to troubleshoot your issue further

Tags diagnostic options, Recovery, windows 10, Windows 8, windows recovery environment, winre

Windows 10

How to Create a Windows 10 Recovery USB

Post author By shantanu
Post date January 17, 2017
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This post is a step-by-step tutorial with pictures on How to create a Windows 10 Recovery disk. A recovery drive is a much needed & very helpful tool when it comes to troubleshooting your PC. Though Windows 10 recovery options can be used in a number of ways, making and keeping a recovery disk is a must have for those dire situations where nothing else works. The best part about this recovery disk is that it doesn’t just help troubleshoot your PC, it can also contain a proper backup of your PC. So, in case of data loss, you have an option of recovering your essentials.

Below are the steps with pictures to create a recovery disk:

Go to the start screen
In the search box, type Create a recovery drive
Click on the app under results.
Click on Yes, when prompted
Refer the screengrab below

Now,
a wizard to create the recovery drive will open up

If you wish to include system files
Check the check box as indicated in the screenshot above,
else, uncheck the box
Click on Next

It might take a minutes for your system to get ready
Make sure you insert a USB disk with at least 8 GB space
Also make sure that your don’t have any data on the drive, as this app will format the drive
Select the USB drive
and click next

After you click on create, the process will start & might take from a few minutes to more than that, depending on the option you chose.

The wizard will copy files to your drive and you will receive a confirmation message at the end

Click on Finish
Your Recovery Drive is now ready

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Windows 10

How to boot into Safe mode Windows 10

Post author By shantanu
Post date January 16, 2017
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This post is a step by step guide with pictures to help you boot into safe mode in Windows 10. Safe Mode in Windows 10 is a part of the advanced startup or diagnostic startup feature of Windows. With this you get almost all the troubleshooting options of Windows 10 at one place. Booting into safe mode is a rather convenient choice if:

You wish to remove a faulty device driver
need to troubleshoot a specific problem related to apps and programs
To make sure your core Windows installation is working fine
& a lot of other troubleshooting stuff

Safe Mode in Windows comprises of just the most basic system files & device drivers, the ones most essential for Windows to start. This mode helps you diagnose most of the problems associated with Windows, that might not let your PC start correctly.

How to boot Windows 10 safe mode:

Scenario 1: Through Lock Screen OR Start Menu

Press & Hold the Shift key on your keyboard
While Holding the shift key, Click on Restart

Now, from the menu Click on Troubleshoot
From the menu that follows, Click on Advanced Options

Now, from the menu that comes,
Click on Startup Settings

And, Click on Restart

Now, you will get a screen with options just like in the screengrab below

Press 4 on your keyboard
Your Windows 10 is now booting into safe mode
Enter your Account Password, when prompted
After the booting completes, your desktop will change to a black wallpaper
The screen should look something like this

Scenario 2: Through bootable media | Recovery Drive

In this scenario, most of the options remain exactly the same as mentioned above, the only thing that changes is the way you get to the troubleshoot Screen

Insert your Recovery or Installation DVD/USB into the drive/slot
Boot from the said media
When prompted, Select your keyboard layout
From the screen that follows,
Click on Troubleshoot & follow the steps as mentioned above

Tags Advanced startup, diagnostic, safe mode, windows 10

Windows 10

Fix: Your PC did not start correctly Windows 10

Post author By shantanu
Post date January 15, 2017
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After following this post, you will be able to solve an issue with Windows 10, where your PC might suddenly restart (OR) might give you an error out of the blue upon restart of power up your Windows 10 based computer. The error reads like: Your PC did not start correctly. This error might also occur after you update or upgrade Windows.

Fix: Your PC did not start correctly Windows 10

Scenario 1: Your PC was working fine & suddenly started throwing this error

Scenario 2: Your updated, upgraded Windows & started receiving this error (see Below) | also if you added a hardware or updated drivers

Method 1: Safe Mode | Startup repair

Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are started. The words Safe Mode appear in the corners of your monitor to identify which Windows mode you’re using.

Follow the steps given below and check if that helps.