What is dasHost.exe? Device Association Framework Provider Host (dasHost.exe) file is found in Windows as a default file by Microsoft. This is a safe and trusted file as it is developed by Microsoft. We use a lot of devices with our PC like a keyboard, mouse, Bluetooth speaker, etc. These devices are connected to Windows using the dasHost file. No antivirus flags it and we can only find it in the services list of the Task Manager along with the other processes....

It was first introduced with Intel’s Xeon chip, and then it made an appearance to the consumer-based SoCs with the Pentium 4. It is present in Intel’s Itanium, Atom as well as Core ‘i ‘ series of processors. What is HyperThreading in computers? It is like making the waiting time or latency for the CPU to switch from one task to another being negligible. It allows each core to process tasks continuously without any wait time being involved....

What is Pharming Pharming redirects Internet users from legitimate websites to malicious ones using a strategy called DNS Cache Poisoning – where corrupt data is inserted into the cache database of a DNS. The Hosts fi­le allows storing IP & domain names to speed up sur­fing and avoid consulting a DNS server. So, every time a user enters the address into the browser, the PC accesses the Hosts fi­le fi­rst and, if it ­finds this domain name, it takes up the IP address of a website....

What is Session Hijacking? When a Session is a time when you are on the internet, Session hijacking means an attack over your internet session and the most common example one can give here is that, when you are using internet banking to check your bills or to do some transaction, an attacker can take over your internet session and hijack it. Session hijacking is usually done using web applications or browser sessions....

What is svchost.exe in Windows 11/10 Svchost stands for Service Host. It is a .exe executable operating system critical file that is located in the System32 folder. When Windows starts up, it checks the Windows Registry and makes a list of Services or groups of Services that it has to load. You, therefore, see multiple such svchost.exe running at the same time. This grouping of services also assists in better control and debugging should the need arise....

WhatsApp vs Telegram vs Signal vs Messenger Let’s start with WhatsApp as it is the most popular instant messaging app as of now that also supports audio and video calls using the Internet. Telegram is taking off and just behind Telegram is the Signal instant messaging app with a secure calling feature. Facebook Messenger is a different story altogether as you’ll read below. 1] WhatsApp: Popular but privacy issues WhatsApp is people’s first choice for sending and receiving multimedia messages....

Now most computers capable of running the latest version of Windows 10 are also likely to be compatible with Windows 11. However, some users found that Microsoft’s Windows 11 Readiness Tool – PC Health Check behaves somewhat erratically. It tells people that This PC can’t run Windows 11 – when the minimum Windows 11 System Requirements are met. Although its latest update tells people the cause now, it is still not working to the satisfaction of many still....

Windows 8.1 Editions Comparison Chart Click on the image to see the full enlarged image. Looking at the chart, you can find two things or possibly the features retained in all the upcoming versions of Windows 8.1 include, The powerful Start screen control tool has however been made available only to Enterprise users. Apart from that 3D printing support, WiFi tethering and bio-metric enrollment improvements can be seen in all versions of Microsoft’s first major Windows 8 makeover....

Why does my computer freeze on screensaver? The computer might have frozen or stuck due to many reasons which include background processes using more CPU resources, corrupted file systems, redundant graphic drivers, etc. We need to resolve the issue by adopting methods that eliminate all the possibilities that cause the issue. Since your computer is currently, stuck, you need to get out of it. Press Win+Ctrl+Shift+B and see if that helps you....

Windows Defender repeatedly identifies same threat even after removal If you’re faced with this issue, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the issue. Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions. 1] Clear browser cache If you have had malware infection some time ago on the system, which was removed, but the web browser’s settings still remain unchanged, Windows Defender may be flagging suspicious browser-based behavior this way....

Windows Online Troubleshooting Service is disabled There are multiple ways to address this issue. Let us take a look at them: Windows Online Troubleshooting Service generates its own set of troubleshooting scripts. The feature was rolled in one of the features updates and is similar to “Recommended Troubleshooting.” Based on the diagnostic data, and algorithm it can fix problems on the computer automatically if you wish or notify you about it....

Windows Sandbox error 0x800706d9 The sandbox error can happen because of file corruption, services not running, and sometimes it is because of a feature update. Follow the suggested methods to resolve the problem. But before you begin, make sure you have enabled virtualization settings in your computer BIOS or Firmware menu, which can be accessed during the bootup of the computer. You will need admin permission to follow the steps to resolve the problem....

Windows Sandbox failed to start Error 0xc030106 There are the following working methods to troubleshoot the Windows Sandbox failed to start error with code 0xc0370106: 1] Run Windows Sandbox as an Administrator Scroll down to the entry for Windows Sandbox in the Start Menu. Right-click on it and select More > Run as administrator. Select Yes for the UAC or User Account Control prompt that you get and you will have Windows Sandbox running properly on your computer....

Task Scheduler lets you create and manage the tasks you would like your system to perform automatically at the time you specify. We have already seen how we can Activate & Automate Enhanced Disk Cleanup Tool operation and schedule a Batch File to run automatically in Windows 11/10/8/7. Today we will see how to make your Windows PC sing to you at every startup. Listen to your favorite song at every Computer Startup To begin, you will have to first create a Basic Task using Task Scheduler....

Windows Update Settings in Windows 11 To access the pages and options available in Windows Update Settings, open the Settings app using Win+I hotkey, and click on the Windows Update category available on the bottom left section. On the right-hand section, there is a Check for updates button using which you can download Windows quality updates and other updates (if available). Just below it, a More options section is present where Windows Update pages are available....

Wireless Display not working on Windows 11/10 If the wireless display is not working on Windows 11/10, follow these steps: To learn more about these steps, continue reading. 1] Restart PC and reconnect Restarting the PC solves countless problems within moments. Even if your wireless display is not working, you can restart your PC and reconnect. If this problem occurs due to a bug or glitch, there is a high chance that the issue will be fixed within moments....

Now, irrespective of the version of Windows OS you are using, many PC games allow you to play games via Xbox Controller with an available USB port. The OS has some built-in drivers that let you use an Xbox One Controller within games, But connecting your Xbox Controller to a PC can prove to be an erratic experience if proper drivers are not detected after the initial installation. In the worst-case, the Xbox Controller may be detected as a mouse and keyboard on Windows, severely affecting you’re gaming experience....

The error message appears inside System Restore and it prevents users from running this utility on the disk they chose. The message is a status message for the selected drive which users want to restore. You might encounter the error message due to these two distinct known causes; System Protection feature is not enabled on your computer.System Protection Service is not running on your computer. You must enable system protection on this drive – System Restore error If you’re faced with this You must enable system protection on this drive issue, you can try our recommended solutions below and see if that helps to resolve the issue....

You’re syncing a different account – OneDrive In addition to the above message, you will see the description: As mentioned above, this error occurs mainly after you change your Microsoft Account password. To fix this error: Apparently, this isn’t anything new and keeps occurring at regular intervals. Let’s see how to go about and resolve the issue. 1] Open Credentials Manager Click Start, type ‘credentials’ in the Search box and then select ‘Credentials Manager’ when seen in the list of options....

Malware can change various settings on your computer. If your computer was under malware attack recently, and it changed the Account is disabled option, you can face this issue. The only solution is to log into your computer using a different administrator account and change the setting. If you do not have a second account, you can enable the in-built hidden administrator account. Enabling this hidden administrator account is very easy when you can log into your account....