Here’s how to fix it: The Elara App Prevents Windows from Shutting Down

The Elara application is a pre-installed program that usually comes with Dell, Toshiba, or Sony laptops. It runs only on laptops (running in the task manager as the ApntEX.exe process), as its main purpose is to support touchpad functionality. However, not all integrated applications meet user expectations, as many have complained that the Elara application … Read more

Error 0xC00DB3B2 and what to do with it

While Windows 10 has a lot of innovative features and security, it also presents a number of problems. Random errors seem to be a never-ending problem in Windows 10, and one of those pesky errors is 0xc00db3b2 error, which users see when trying to play videos in the Movies and TV app. What is error … Read more

How to Solve Com Surrogate High Cpu Issue

COM Surrogate is a very common problem for Windows 10 users. If you use Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc., you might find yourself facing issues related to COM Surrogate. COM is a powerful technology used to make programs work together. However, COM is complicated and prone to crashing. In fact, … Read more

How to Restore ‘Host Process for Windows Tasks’ High CPU Issue

Windows Task Manager is one of those tools that most people don’t use very often. But it’s a pretty helpful tool that allows you to monitor processes, memory usage, CPU load, etc., on your system. This utility has been built into every version of Windows since Windows 95/98, and it’s still in Windows 10. However, … Read more

How to Stop Antimalware Service Executable High Memory Use on Windows 10

Antimalware service executables are used to prevent malware from infecting your computer. They’re installed automatically during Windows installation and run continuously while your system is powered on. If you don’t want them to run, you can disable them manually. However, some antimalware programs take up a lot of resources, causing your PC to slow down. … Read more