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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

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

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.

• Type Update and recovery in search on Start menu.
• Click Update and recovery, and then click Recovery.
• Under Advanced startup, click Restart now.

If you are unable to login to your PC, or if you PC is stuck on the lock screen:

• Press & hold the Shift button on your keyboard

• Click on the power button
• While holding the shift button,
• Click on restart
• On the Choose an option screen,  click Troubleshoot.

• Click on Startup Settings
• If you don’t see the Startup Settings option, click advanced options.

• click Startup Settings.
• click Restart.
• On the Startup Settings screen, choose the Safe Mode.
• Sign in to your PC with a user account that has administrator rights.

Now, If your computer starts normally in SAFE MODE, try Startup repair, follow the instructions below

Startup repair

To run Startup repair from Advance boot option, follow the below steps:

• Press and hold Shift key and click on Restart under power (as Shown Above)
• Click on Troubleshoot.
• Click on Advanced Options.

• Now click on Startup Repair.

If the troubleshooter is able to solve the startup issue, good enough.

If in case the troubleshooter throws an error saying:

Follow Method 2.

Method 2: Rebuilding BCD | Boot configuration data

To check & rebuild the Windows BCD:

• Follow the steps above to open the Diagnostic Menu in Windows 10
• OR
• Insert the original Windows DVD/USB and boot from it
• 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

Scenario 2: Your updated, upgraded Windows & started receiving this error

Method 3: Using system restore

Click here (Using System restore Windows 10)

Now, If nothing seems to help & you have your data backed up, it is time to Reset Your PC

Method 4: Reset Your PC

• From the Diagnostics Menu (as show above)
• Click on Troubleshoot
• Then, Click on Reset this PC

• Resetting your PC will delete all data & personal setting, apps from your PC
• Make sure you have everything backed up
• Click on Reset
• Let Windows Reset your PC
• After everything finishes up. Your PC should work fine.

If in case, you still face an issue, please post a comment or use contact form to leave me a message. Will try to further troubleshoot your issue.

Follow the steps below:

• Press Windows logo key + X to bring up the power menu in Windows 10

• Now, Press A
• Click on Yes, when prompted (This opens up an elevated command prompt)
• Type in Regedit

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• Now, Click on Computer

• Go to the File menu & Click on Export

• Browse to your desired backup location
• Type in a desired backup name
• Make sure to select ALL at the bottom
• Click on save

If you have any questions or comments, please use the comments box.

This post helps you create a virtual switch in Windows 10. A virtual switch is used to enable the virtual machines to communicate with your physical network. A Virtual switch is mandatory for any Virtual Machine to communicate with the network, so it’s a bridge between your VM & Network. Below are the steps to create a network switch.

• Open up the Hyper-V manager
• 
• Type Hyper-V manager in the start screen | Start menu
• Now, Click on the server name on the Left hand side pane
• 
• Then, Click on Virtual Switch Manager
• Now, Click on New Virtual network switch
• 
• Click on External
• Click on Create Virtual Switch
• Now, Give a name to your switch
• Click on Apply
• 
• You will get a notification like the one shown below
• 
• Click on Yes
• Changes will be applied
• To check whether your virtual switch is working or not,
• Right Click, the Network icon in your taskbar
• 
• Click on Open Network and Sharing Center
• 
• You should see the name of your virtual switch listed here.

Hope this post helps, your comments & suggestions, if any, can be shared through the comments section.