Error 0x80040256 No audio hardware is available

This error occurs while trying to change the default DirectSound device in Windows Vista/7. Since Windows does not accept third party audio rendered device for the audio output unless a sound card is installed with specific analog/digital audio system.

To resolve this, verify that the audio output is set to Default DirectSound (or) WaveOut device in DirectShow filters like fddshow, LAV,

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How to recover data from bad sector Hard Disks

Recovering files from a bad sector hard disk is not an easy job especially the files allocated in bad sectors are not readable and also recovering the corrupted files are time consuming. In this tutor, I use a freeware called Unstoppable copier which is simple and compact program that truly recovers every byte of information that is available for recovery. Directly recovering files from within

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ntdll.dll error appcrash while running old programs in Windows Vista/7 x64-bit

The ntdll.dll error comes under many programs and their cause is different in each case. Especially while running a very old program/software/game with new versions of x64-bit type Windows may pop-up this error.





Here the Developer Studio in Compaq visual fortran v6.x calls this file(ntdll.dll) directly from Windows for Native application interface. This file has been heavily patched in

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How to split and compress a video file for mailing purpose?

Sending a video file over an e-mail is restricted to only about 25MB in Gmail, Yahoo mail and about 50MB in Hotmail. By splitting a video file into two or more files, we can it send over an e-mail. But splitting the original video files with video editors would lead to loss in video/audio quality. Here I suggest a freeware for splitting, loss-less compressing and merging the video files for

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ERROR: file write operation failed

This error occurs while installing/extracting a large or highly compressed file.

Reason:

If there is no enough free space to extract or install, it fails to write the files on the disk and hence it pop-ups this error.

Solution:

Make sure that you have atleast free space of 15+ (or) 20+ GB in your drive where you want to install and run. The free space may differ from file to file based on

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Error: 2000-0146 Self-test log contains previous error(s). Failed to transfer logged messages to the EventLog with status 50.

Reason:
This hard disk error commonly occurs in most probably the Dell desktops. When I search for the exact reason behind this error I found that it was not due to hard disk but with the device controller which is set default and hidden in BIOS. Most options in BIOS are fixed and cannot be changed due to some restrictions by Dell. Even the S.M.A.R.T capability function is hidden and

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How to create more than four partitions in a Hard Disk

In general a Basic disk with MBR partition table can support

4 MBR Primary partitions. Here u can install upto 4 operating systems in each partition like Windows XP in partition0, Vista in partition1, Se7en in partition2 and Ei8ht in partition3 where the Earlier versions must be installed first. 
3 MBR Primary partition and 1 Extended partition with 128 Logical volumes in the extended partition

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Network Controller is not working in Windows 7

If you open Device Manager, an yellow mark is indicated in network adapters section and will display as Unknown device. Even if you install the driver that comes with the CD, an error message popups saying "Driver was not successfully installed" or "Windows could not find driver for this device".


For these cases, a correct device driver from the manufacturer website must be downloaded and

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Does Vtune for nVidia drops out from market?

[Last Updated Dec 27, 2012]
I have updated my graphics driver and when I try to update the Vtune overclocker; no newer version was found. All searches regarding Vtune results in vain instead it is redirected to Intel-Vtune always. Even the Palit Microsystems, Inc. stops distributing this tool since it is discontinued by the developer but a new tool was released naming ThunderMaster. It was

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STOP: c0000135 BSOD error - Solved using Registry Editor 889X5EYKJX3Z

For this we have to use registry editor indirectly without encountering this BSOD error. For Windows 7 users their setup or recovery disc comes in handy for help. Also the operating system itself has inbuilt Start-up repair utility if PC crashes suddenly where it then proceeds to advanced options even it fails to fix it. But for XP users the only option is by using offline Registry Editors

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STOP: c0000135 the program can't start because %hs is missing. Try reinstalling the program - Blue Screen error.

This BSOD error occurs due to corrupted registry files and it is caused by some hijackers, viruses, malwares etc. More recently my PC crashes frequently and restarts every time. Then I
decide to boot my PC with the function "Disable Automatic Restart on
system failure" during start up and it stops at this blue screen of
death.





After spending several time in fixing this issue with

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Steam update problems

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I. Steam update is slow or stuck at some percentage
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Fix:
1] Cancel the steam update if it was updating.
2] Open C:\Program Files\Steam and move ClientRegistry.blob file to desktop.
3] Now run Steam.exe.

Note1: If problem still exist try moving

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IDM is not working in firefox - Solved

If you are using old version of Internet Download Manager plugin in New version of Firefox, IDM may or may not work properly. To fix this follow these simple steps.....





Solution:

1] Open your Firefox browser and download idmmzcc.xpi file.

2] Now open this file using your Firefox browser.










Note: If Firefox is not listed in open with box, click Browse button and go to C:\Program

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Bluetooth keyboard/mouse disconnects frequently in Windows 7 laptops

SOLUTION:

1] Start > All Programs > Accessories > right click 'Command Prompt' > select 'Run as Administrator'.

2] Type the command as follows and hit Enter key

powercfg -devicequery wake_programmable

the above command will list devices that are user-configurable/disabled to wake up from sleep/stanby/hibernate.







Note: If your bluetooth device name is not listed using above command,

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Background images, labels in pdf are not printing properly or missing - FIX

SOLUTION:

1] Open the .pdf (printed document file) > File menu > Print > click properties.

2] Now the printer properties dialogue box comes up.

For Ink-Jet printers:
  
i) If you are using only black ink, select the ink cartridge settings and choose the black only option instead of auto detection which is default.
 (OR)
ii) If you are using only color ink,
select the ink cartridge settings

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How to join mkv.001, mkv.002 files into single file

Have your all files in a single folder so that the process may be easily done.

1] Note the location of the folder (or) Right click in the address bar and copy the address of the folder location.

2] Open command prompt > type cd right click and select paste option and hit Enter key.





(or)
Directly navigate your folder path by typing commands as in XP.





3] Now to append the

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