Kamil Anwar | Systems Analyst | Appuals.com

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kamil is a certified MCITP, CCNA (W), CCNA (S) and a former British Computer Society Member with over 9 years of experience Configuring, Deploying and Managing Switches, Firewalls and Domain Controllers also an old-school still active on FreeNode.

Expertise

Microsoft, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, PC Hardware, Cisco

Education

London Metropolitan University

By Kamil AnwarAugust 14, 2018
How to Root the LG V30 with Magisk and TWRP
The LG V30 is quite an amazing Android phone – it has the premium hardware specs you’d expect from an…
Programs and Apps
By Kamil AnwarAugust 14, 2018
How to Open ICO Files in PhotoShop CC
While Adobe Photoshop is one of the best photo-editing software out there, it’s a bit annoying that it doesn’t natively…
Android
By Kamil AnwarAugust 9, 2018
How to Update your Android Kernel to Latest Linux Stable
We’ve covered guides on Android kernels, such as “How to Build a Custom Kernel” and “Best Custom Kernels for Android”,…
Windows Audio
By Kamil AnwarAugust 9, 2018
How to Convert FLAC to AAC in Foobar
While many people still use the .MP3 format these days as their preferred “lossy” format, it’s likely because they don’t…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarAugust 8, 2018
How to Fix Run Time Error 1004 in Excel
Run-time error 1004 is an error code pertaining to Microsoft Visual Basic that has been known to affect Microsoft Excel…
Android Rooting
By Kamil AnwarAugust 8, 2018
How to Install Sauron MK II Android Audio Mod (Root Required)
Android audiophiles are always looking for new and improved ways to get the best listening experience from their devices, and…
Windows Audio
By Kamil AnwarAugust 7, 2018
How to Neutralize the Sound Signature of Any Headphone Brand
If you bought a pair of headphones or IEMs and find that you don’t like how they sound, it may…
Browsers
By Kamil AnwarAugust 7, 2018
‘Clear or Disable HSTS for Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer’
For all of its security advantages, you can easily lock yourself out of a website if you manage to configure…
Windows General
By Kamil AnwarAugust 5, 2018
How to Get Windows 10 Emojis on Windows 7/8
Windows 10 has support for a wide range of emojis as part of the latest Unicode 9.0, but if you’re…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarAugust 4, 2018
Fix: The service cannot accept control messages at this time
The service cannot accept control messages at this time is a network related error on Windows which is usually triggered…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarAugust 4, 2018
Fix: You have to invoke this utility running in elevated mode
This error is well-known among Command Prompt users who have once tried to run a command from Command Prompt but…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarAugust 3, 2018
6 ways to Solve ‘A referral was returned from the server’ Error
This is one of the most interesting errors as it can occur when you run almost anything. Users have reported…
Windows General
By Kamil AnwarAugust 3, 2018
How to Factory Reset HP Laptop to Its Default State
Factory reset is considered to be a good fix when you are experiencing stubborn problems, when you are giving away…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarAugust 3, 2018
How to Solve ‘An application is requesting access to a protected item’
An application is requesting access to a protected item, simply means that an item it is trying to access doesn’t have…
News
By Kamil AnwarAugust 2, 2018
Ubuntu 16.04.5 LTS Released on Heels of Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Bundles All Past Stable Release Updates
A few days ago we covered the release of Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and also the NCSC’s guidelines on Ubuntu 18.04…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarJuly 24, 2018
How to Fix File System Error 2147219196 When Opening Windows Apps
While attempting to open images using the Windows Photo App, you might encounter the File system error 2147219196. This error…
Windows Tips
By Kamil AnwarMarch 28, 2018
How to Clean a Windows Computer’s Registry
On a Windows computer, the registry is like the blueprints to the entire system. Every single thing you do is…
Discord
By Kamil AnwarNovember 28, 2017
Discord Won’t Open? – Try these 9 Easy & Simple Solutions
Discord app doesn’t open for users. If you double-click the executable file, nothing will happen. For some users, it does…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarSeptember 29, 2017
Fix: Desktop Window Manager stopped working and was closed
Desktop Window Manager is for the first time introduced in Windows Vista and it is available in Windows 7 and…
Steam
By Kamil AnwarJuly 22, 2017
Fix: Steam Content File is Locked
Sometimes when updating a steam game, an error comes forward. The window displays: An error occurred while updating [game] (Content…
Android Rooting
By Kamil AnwarJuly 17, 2017
Top 11 Apps for Your Rooted Android
Rooting your android device today is far simpler than it was a couple of years ago. The overall procedure is…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarJuly 16, 2017
Fix: Microsoft Excel 2007 Error stdole32.tlb
Microsoft Office is a software which we use every day. Microsoft Office is available on market since 1990, from version…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarMay 20, 2017
Fix: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error In Windows
Some Windows 10 users and a few Windows 8 users have reported an error involving Microsoft Visual C ++ Runtime…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarMay 20, 2017
Windows 10 Creators Update Crashes and Freezes
Folks from all over the world are reporting a wide variety of different issues with their Windows 10 computers following…
Windows High CPU Usage
By Kamil AnwarMay 18, 2017
Fix: Windows Host Process Rundll32 High Disk and Cpu Usage
You are no doubt reading this article because you are facing problems of a high disk and CPU usage by…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarMay 16, 2017
Fix: Microphone keeps muting itself
We would all wish that our PCs worked perfectly because it would definitely save us a lot of time and…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarMay 12, 2017
Fix: An administrator has blocked you from running this app
Running or installing an app in Windows 10 should be an easy process but certain things occur which simply won’t…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarMay 12, 2017
Fix: Potential Windows Update Database Error Detected
Handling Windows updates is always going to be an adventure a couple of people go through without having to go…
Steam
By Kamil AnwarApril 29, 2017
Fix: Steam Stuck on Preparing to Launch
Games may fail to launch due to a number of different reasons. It is very incorrect to say that there…
Steam
By Kamil AnwarApril 29, 2017
How to Fix Steam Games Not Launching Issue in Windows?
When Steam refuses to launch the game, it is mostly due to not having required permissions on your Steam application.…
PC Games
By Kamil AnwarApril 25, 2017
Fix: Fallout 4 Crash on Startup
Fallout 4 crashes immediately upon launch. This issue has persisted for a while now and there may be many different…
PC Games
By Kamil AnwarApril 3, 2017
What is Vulkan Runtime Libraries and Do I Need It?
Many Windows users have encountered a peculiar program in their list of installed applications called “Vulkan Run Time Libraries x.x.x.x,”…
Steam
By Kamil AnwarMarch 29, 2017
Fix: Steam Store not Loading
After updating Steam, users may experience Steam’s in-game browser or store not working properly or missing essential elements. There may…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarMarch 23, 2017
How to Fix Taskbar Not Working on Windows?
Windows 10 surely brings a lot of improvements and features over its predecessors but it also has its fair share…
Browsers
By Kamil AnwarMarch 3, 2017
Fix: INET_E_RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND on Windows 10
There’s no doubt that Windows 10 is delivering updates on a regular basis. These updates, although improves the overall experience…
Steam
By Kamil AnwarMarch 3, 2017
Fix: Steam Client bootstrapper not responding
This is a very common problem that your Steam Bootstrapper service stops responding. This doesn’t allow Steam to launch because…
Windows High CPU Usage
By Kamil AnwarMarch 1, 2017
Fix: WMI Provider Host (WmiPrvSE.exe) High CPU Usage On Windows 10
WMI Provider Host WmiPrvSE is a Windows Host Management Process that is used by the Developers for Monitoring Purposes. This…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarFebruary 26, 2017
FIX: Windows 10 Freezes Randomly
Windows 10 was offered as a free upgrade from your Windows Vista/7 and 8 systems. As a result, many of us…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarJanuary 23, 2017
(Solved) “Procedure Entry Point Not Found” Error in Windows
If you are encountering the “Procedure Entry Point Not Found” error on your Windows computer, don’t worry – this issue…
Windows Tips
By Kamil AnwarJanuary 10, 2017
Disable ‘High Volume Can Cause Hearing Loss’ Warning
Following a European Union ruling, laptops sold in Europe must now include a high-volume warning, indicating that listening to music…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarJanuary 6, 2017
Fix: procedure entry point ucrtbase.terminate is missing or could not be located
The error, “The procedure entry point ucrtbase.terminate could not be located in the dynamic link library api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll“, or “The program…
Windows High CPU Usage
By Kamil AnwarDecember 28, 2016
Fix: High CPU or Disk Usage by Ntoskrnl.exe on Windows 10
Several users have complained on Reddit and other Windows forums about memory leaks associated with ntoskrnl.exe. They have reported high…
Google Chrome Errors
By Kamil AnwarDecember 21, 2016
‘Server DNS address could not be found’ [Try these 17 Fixes]
Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 users may sometimes be unable to access some websites on their web browsers. When attempting…
By Kamil AnwarDecember 19, 2016
How to Fix Script Error caused by Amazon Assistant
Script errors are messages originating from the debugging of various programming language scripts, with the most common ones being JavaScript…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarNovember 12, 2016
Fix: “Something Happened Error 0xC1800103 – 0x90002”
One of the best tools in Microsoft’s arsenal, the Media Creation Tool is an amazing utility which lets you upgrade…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarNovember 11, 2016
‘A problem caused the program to stop working correctly’ [6 Fixes]
A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if solution is…
YouTube
By Kamil AnwarOctober 15, 2016
Fix: Computer Shuts Down when Watching YouTube
If your PC shuts down by itself while you’re watching videos, it is very likely that you have a hardware…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarOctober 8, 2016
How to Fix Install Realtek HD Audio Driver Failure
Realtek’s audio drivers are among the most notorious problem makers with Windows, ever since the time of Windows XP. The…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarSeptember 26, 2016
How to Fix Windows 10 Store Error 0x80073CF9
Error 0x80073CF9 is a severity failure error usually seen on the Windows Store Updates when they fail. Windows Store is a way…
Windows Updates
By Kamil AnwarSeptember 26, 2016
How to Fix Windows 10 Update Error 0xc1900200?
The 0xc1900200 error code appears when the user tries to upgrade from an older Windows version to Windows 10 using…
Windows High CPU Usage
By Kamil AnwarAugust 23, 2016
How to Fix High CPU & Disk Usage by CompatTelRunner.exe
CompatTelRunner.exe is a process that is used to upgrade your system to the latest OS version or other Service Pack upgrades.…
Programs and Apps
By Kamil AnwarAugust 23, 2016
FIX: NSIS error “Error launching installer”
An NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) error is an error that appears when you’re trying to install something, but the…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarJuly 27, 2016
Fix: Enhancements Tab Missing
Enhancements tab allows you to control various settings such as “Bass Boost, Virtual Surround, Room Correction etc. The error occurs most…
Windows Blue Screen
By Kamil AnwarJuly 27, 2016
SOLVED: Unexpected Store Exception in Windows 10
With the update to Windows 10, you got a fancy set of additional features and improve aesthetics but they didn’t…
By Kamil AnwarJuly 16, 2016
SOLVED: If playback doesn’t begin shortly try restarting your device
Some Windows 10 users reported that they are not able to play some selected videos from Youtube on web browsers…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarJuly 9, 2016
FIX: Windows Shell Common DLL has stopped working
A DLL file contains data and sets of functions that other programs in Windows use on a daily basis. For…
Windows Updates
By Kamil AnwarJune 20, 2016
Fix: Windows 10/11 Won’t Install or Download Updates
Microsoft releases a multitude of cumulative updates for Windows 10 and 11 each month. Typically, updates are automatically downloaded and…
Android
By Kamil AnwarJune 20, 2016
How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A8
In this guide we’ll be explaining how to take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy A8. This guide is very…
Steam
By Kamil AnwarJune 16, 2016
SOLVED: Computer Hangs/Lags When Downloading From Steam
A few Windows 10 users have reported experiencing an issue where their computer starts hanging and lagging uncontrollably when they…
Windows High CPU Usage
By Kamil AnwarJune 3, 2016
Fix: High CPU Usage by Service Host: Local System (Network Restricted)
Many Windows users have suffered from a problem where up to 95% of their CPU or/and Disk have been used…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarMay 12, 2016
FIX: File Explorer Crashes on Windows 10
Even though Windows 10 is the latest and greatest in a long line of Windows Operating Systems, it is far…
Programs and Apps
By Kamil AnwarMay 3, 2016
FIX: Photo Gallery Has Stopped Working
Windows Photo Gallery (previously known to the world as Windows Live Photo Gallery) is an image organizer, image editor, image…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarApril 17, 2016
Fix: Right Click Not Working on Windows
In Windows 10, you may encounter an issue whereby the right click does not work (or rather, the context menu…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarApril 14, 2016
How to Stop Windows 10 Taskbar and Desktop Refreshing
Upgrading to Windows 10 from a previous Windows version comes with its fair share of hiccups. It remains a wonder…
Windows High CPU Usage
By Kamil AnwarMarch 29, 2016
Fix: 100% Disk Usage by System and Compressed Memory in Windows
High disk usage by the System and Compressed Memory process is often due to paging file misconfigurations, memory leaks in…
Windows Updates
By Kamil AnwarMarch 12, 2016
Fix: Windows Update Error 80244019
Error 80244019 is a Windows Update failure error that is triggered when the Windows Updates fails to connect to the…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarMarch 10, 2016
Fix: The Dependency Service or Group Failed to Start
A pretty well-known Windows issue, pretty much because of the sheer number of people who were and still continue to…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarFebruary 15, 2016
How to Fix Task Host Window Prevents Shut Down on Windows?
Task Host is a vital Windows system program that ensures all previously running programs are properly closed to prevent data…
Microsoft Outlook
By Kamil AnwarFebruary 14, 2016
SOLVED: Steps to Resolve Outlook Error 0x80070002
Microsoft Outlook is one of the most commonly used e-mail application which integrates excellently with a number of Microsoft built…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarFebruary 2, 2016
SOLVED: Windows 8.1/10 Store Error 0x8000ffff
After upgrading to Windows 8.1 or to Windows 10, many users have reported receiving error 0x8000ffff when trying to purchase or download apps from…
Microsoft Outlook
By Kamil AnwarJanuary 22, 2016
Fix: Outlook Error “The set of folders cannot be opened”
Outlook users getting error “Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook window. The set of folders cannot be opened.…
AMD
By Kamil AnwarJanuary 18, 2016
Fix: VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE (ATIKMPAG.SYS) IN WINDOWS 8.1/10
Video_tdr_failure (atikmpag.sys) is a blue screen error triggered by a faulty, incompatible or corrupt graphic driver. Users face this error…
Windows Networking
By Kamil AnwarJanuary 13, 2016
Fix: One or More Network Protocols are Missing on this Computer
One or more network protocols are missing on this computer error only occurs while trying to troubleshoot the network, and…
Windows High CPU Usage
By Kamil AnwarDecember 10, 2015
How to Fix High CPU and RAM Usage by svchost.exe (netsvcs)
Many Windows users experience a bizarre and highly menacing problem where a specific process named svchost.exe (netsvcs) starts requisitioning and…
Windows EXE File Errors
By Kamil AnwarDecember 10, 2015
Fix: COM Surrogate has stopped working (dllhost.exe)
Many Windows (7, 8, and 10) users report an error message – “COM Surrogate has stopped working” – while browsing…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarDecember 10, 2015
Fix: Temporary Profile issues in Windows 10
When you log on to your Windows profile, all of your profile’s information and settings are retrieved from some registry…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarDecember 10, 2015
How to Fix “system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop” Error
Have you logged onto your Windows system only to find your desktop completely blank, unable to locate any data you…
Programs and Apps
By Kamil AnwarNovember 30, 2015
Fix: Problem Sending the Command to the Program
Windows is full of surprises when you encounter error messages such as, “There was a problem sending a command to…
Windows High CPU Usage
By Kamil AnwarNovember 28, 2015
Antimalware Service Executable High CPU Usage Solved for Windows 11/10
Some Windows users report an issue where the primary Antimalware Service Executable (MsMpEng) unusually utilizes over 80% of the available…
Windows Audio
By Kamil AnwarNovember 23, 2015
Fix: Windows 10 Buzzing Sound
Windows 10 has become quite well-known for all the problems and issues it has brought to computers upon their upgrade…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarNovember 20, 2015
FIX: Windows 10 Restarts Instead of Shutting Down
Countless Windows 10 users have complained about their computers experiencing shutdown problems immediately after they have been upgraded to Windows…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarNovember 10, 2015
Fix: Desktop Icons are Missing in Windows 10
Windows 10 was launched months ago, marking a significant change in UI over time. In Windows 10, Microsoft eliminated a…
Windows Networking
By Kamil AnwarOctober 30, 2015
How to Fix Wi-Fi Not Connecting Automatically on Windows Startup
Wi-Fi not connecting automatically on Windows startup can be a frustrating issue. It may stem from the power options settings…
Windows EXE File Errors
By Kamil AnwarOctober 30, 2015
Fix: The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142)
The application was unable to start correctly due to error 0xc0000142. This error typically occurs when users attempt to launch…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarOctober 28, 2015
Fix: Mail Error 0x8007054e in Windows 10
Windows 10 is a major change in the world of Operating Systems and it has been in the news for…
Microsoft Outlook
By Kamil AnwarOctober 13, 2015
Fix: Outlook Unknown Error 0x800cce05
The error 0x800cce05 is associated with Outlook. This error states, ‘Task ‘Hotmail – Sending’ reported error (0x800cce05): ‘Unknown Error 0x800cce05.’…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarOctober 12, 2015
[Fix] The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000005)
The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000005). Click OK to close the application. This error usually occurs with internet…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarSeptember 28, 2015
Fix: Failed to connect to Windows service
Group policies are settings pushed into a computer’s registry to configure security settings and other operational behaviors. Group policies can…
Windows Blue Screen
By Kamil AnwarSeptember 23, 2015
Fix: BSOD Error atikmdag.sys on Windows 10
The Blue Screen of Death is a nightmare for Windows users, and no one wants to encounter it. Microsoft has…
Windows General
By Kamil AnwarSeptember 15, 2015
How to: Run sfc scan in Windows 10
It often happens that some of the Windows system files become corrupted. This creates a gap within the operating system…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarSeptember 12, 2015
Fix: Start Menu and CORTANA aren’t working
Microsoft released its latest and most-awaited version of Windows, called Windows 10, on July 29, 2015. There were some major…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarSeptember 9, 2015
How to Fix Windows Store Error Code 0x80072ee7 “the server has stumbled”?
After upgrading to Windows 10 or 11, some users have encountered issues when trying to access the Microsoft Store (formerly…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarAugust 31, 2015
Fix: operating system is not presently configured to run this application
I encountered this error while trying to create a new profile for Outlook 2013. When I tried to access Mail…
Google Chrome Errors
By Kamil AnwarJuly 22, 2015
Fix: dns_probe_finished_bad_config on Google Chrome
The error ‘dns_probe_finished_bad_config‘ prevents you from accessing websites and causes issues with connecting to outside services. As the name suggests,…
Windows EXE File Errors
By Kamil AnwarJuly 21, 2015
Fix: Error 0xc00007b “Application was unable to start correctly”
The 0xc00007b error primarily occurs due to corrupted or missing Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files, which the application requires to…
Printers
By Kamil AnwarJuly 12, 2015
Fix: Printer Error 0x00000057
Error 0x00000057 is a printer-related error on Windows that prevents the user from adding the printer. This error is usually…
Windows Updates
By Kamil AnwarJuly 6, 2015
Troubleshoot Windows Update Error 0x80070057 (Easy Fix)
Error 0x80070057 indicates that the Windows updates have failed. There are numerous reasons for this error to appear, which could…
Windows High CPU Usage
By Kamil AnwarApril 5, 2015
BEST FIX: High CPU Usage By TiWorker.exe
“TiWorker is a WMI (Windows Modules Installer) Worker Process related to Windows Update. Usually, the error occurs after an update…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarDecember 22, 2014
Fix: Powershell has stopped working
The error ‘Powershell has stopped working’ is caused by a virus (Poweliks) on your computer. You are likely experiencing the…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarNovember 29, 2014
How to Fix ‘(Error: 0x00000709)’ When Selecting a Default Printer?
There have been reports of users encountering an issue with their printers. As it turns out, upon attempting to change…
Microsoft Edge Errors
By Kamil AnwarNovember 18, 2014
Fix: Couldn’t Load XPCOM
The error ‘Couldn’t load XPCOM’ is usually caused by Windows updates. Though there are several methods on the internet to…
Windows Networking
By Kamil AnwarJune 25, 2014
Step By Step Guide To Install Microsoft Teredo Tunneling Adapter
To understand what Teredo Tunneling is, you first need to know what IPv4 and IPv6 are. IPv4 is an IP…
Windows Troubleshooting
By Kamil AnwarMay 12, 2014
SOLVED: The User Profile Service failed the logon
The error occurs when the User Profile Service fails to run at startup. When this error appears, the user cannot…

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