Nevertheless, the fix is rather simple. You can usually ignore anything asking you whether or not you’re root and go straight to the heart of the problem, which is related to two processes attempting to access a locked file at the same time. Method 1: Making Sure sudo Can Access Every Part of the Command If you were to run sudo apt-get update && apt-get upgrade, then you might get this error since the second process doesn’t have the right authority to access the /var/lib/dpkg/lock file....

By far, these are the two type of error messages associated with the d3dx9_38.dll file: The program can’t start because d3dx9_38.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.C:\Windows\system32\d3dx9_38.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support. Note: Keep in mind that d3dx9_38....

However, users began switching to Mac OS X because it’s quite easy to understand and use and it offers a swift experience with an almost error-free performance. Let’s find out how to fix this annoying problem! How to Disable “Exchange Active Sync Policies Broker” User Account Control Pop-Up This particular issue usually starts to appear right after a Cumulative Update and it has been bugging users for a long time now....

This can prove to be a real menace for most of the people as they don’t know which credentials Windows is referring to. This window also pops up when you try to access some application on your computer. Don’t worry, we got you covered. We did an intense survey and after experimenting with our machines, we came up with the most effective solutions. Take a look! Solution 1: Checking file sharing options We can take a look on your advanced file sharing settings and enable crucial check boxes if they aren’t already enabled....

The affected user encounters the error when they try to download an MMS attachment. Some users have reported facing the issue in group chats only. The error message also pops up when the user unlocks his phone (in some cases, on the lock screen) or when he launches the messaging app. This issue is tricky as it could be due to the service provider or your phone. Before starting the troubleshooting process to download a multimedia message, make sure there is no file size limit enabled in the MMS settings....

This is a pretty significant issue as an extra instance of Microsoft Edge – one which can’t be closed through normal means, nonetheless – can prove to be a strain on an affected user’s computer’s memory, and can also be quite an annoyance. Thankfully, the solution to this problem is just as simple as the problem itself. If you’re among the numerous Windows 10 users suffering from this issue, you can fix it by simply configuring Microsoft Edge to open to a specific website – such as the Google website – and then configuring it once again to open to a blank page....

While this may be the most popular word processor, it is still only software and isn’t without its bugs and technical difficulties. One of these problems includes a scenario where the software fails to respond when launched. This may be because of plenty of reasons such as incorrect add-ins etc. We have put together all the solutions with an increasing level of difficulty. Start with the first one and work your way down....

Sometimes this occurs while gaming or while performing specific actions but sometimes it happens while the system is idle and it caused headaches to people all around the world. We have prepared several useful methods for you to check out and hopefully resolve the problem! There are several distinct causes for this problem which are quite recent and reported for the newest versions of NVIDIA drivers so you don’t have to worry about whether the methods are ancient....

Get Windows 10 (gwt.exe) is an app that will automatically appear in your system tray if you’re running an older Windows version. The software will scan your computer to determine if it’s compatible with Windows 10. This would have been totally acceptable if the update didn’t forcibly download all files the files required to install Windows 10. For a while, the KB 3035583 update was labeled as Optional, but now it’s changed to Important, which means that it will be pushed forward....

Before moving on with the solutions, make sure that there are no external devices attached to your system. Restart your system and launch Steam to check if the problem is solved. Turn off any proxy or VPN, if you are using. Moreover, try to use windowed mode for Steam games and check if that helps. If you are using a beta version of Steam, opt-out of it. We have listed down all the possible ways to fix this problem....

This happens either because of a bad internet connection or because of internet problems with your computer or Steam itself. Solution 1: Restart your computer It’s likely that you didn’t restart your client after Steam got updated or if you installed a fresh game. Whenever an installation or download takes place, a lot of configurations occur and it is necessary to restart your PC for them to take place. Simple reboot your PC and try running the game again....

It doesn’t matter how many times a user affected by this problem dismisses the error message – the message reappears within a few moments, rendering Microsoft Edge basically unusable for users affected by this problem. Users of the AdBlock Plus extension for the Microsoft Edge browser are affected by this issue because AdBlock Plus currently only supports a maximum of two filter lists, so you are going to be pestered by this error message if you have three or more filter lists....

The Surface Pro 3 is capable of detecting the presence of its pen without their being any physical contact between the two objects whatsoever, meaning that the Surface Pro 3 and its pen communicate with each other wirelessly using a force that isn’t visible to the naked eye – a force that is believed to be an electromagnetic field in popular opinion. When a Surface Pro 3 detects the electromagnetic field projected by its pen, it goes into digitizing tablet mode and its cursor turns into a little dot....

System Restore is a viable solution for many problems on your PC but what happens when hero needs saving and errors start occur with the System Restore process. The error code 0xc0000022 is a weird error which can also affect other Windows features besides system restore. There are quite a few working solutions presented by users online so make sure you follow the rest of the article to learn all about them....

This error will come out of nowhere, and will cause your computer to crash, after which you will get a BSOD and you have to restart your computer. Numerous users have reported that this error is a common one for Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 users. There is a solution, and if you are careful, you will get rid of this error in no time and you’ll be able to continue using your system properly....

Now that you clearly understand the meaning of third party apps, let’s see the reasons of third party app crashing or not working after Windows Creators update. One of the known issues with Creators update is it randomly deletes drivers and apps. In some cases, the Creators updates also reset the apps that lead to various problems with apps. Also, the Creator updates make several changes in the operating system and you may have to upgrade your third party app before using it....

Check Internet Properties Hold the Windows Key and Press R. Type inetcpl.cpl and Click OK. (it needs to run as administrator) – You can also click Start and type iexplore.exe ; right click internet explorer and choose Run As Administrator. Go to the Connections tab, and choose LAN Settings. Make sure “Use a Proxy Server for your LAN” is unchecked. If it checked, uncheck it, click OK / Apply and OK....

1. Swap the Keyboard Keys Back If your WASD keys are working the same as arrow keys or your arrow keys are working the same as WASD keys, it means your keyboard keys are swapped. To fix this, You need to hold the FN key and then press the W key on the keyboard to fix this issue. 2. Enable Touch keyboard If your keyboard keys are not fixed by following the above method, you will need to use the touch keyboard to follow the below methods....

Regardless of what might be causing the issue for you, we have listed several troubleshooting methods below that will help you get rid of the problem for good. 1. Disconnect the Human Interface Devices Before we move on to the system-related solutions, we suggest that you disconnect the human interface devices from the system one by one and check if that makes any difference. Human interface devices (HIDs) are computer hardware devices that use human input to provide output, such as the keyboard....

Build 1703 of the Windows 10 Creators Update also brings with it tons of stability improvements and fixes for known issues. The new build is going to be rolled out via Windows Update, so you should be able to check for, download and install it by simply opening the Start Menu and clicking on Settings > Update & security > Windows Update > Check for updates. Unfortunately, Windows 10 Creators Update users are experiencing an array of different problems when trying to install build 1703, the most common of which is one where the download progress indicator for the update gets stuck at 0% or some other percentage....