How to Repair Error 0x8004242d ‘Failed to format the selected partition’

Some Windows 10 users report that they can’t format their hard drives and the error message is “Selected partition could not be formatted, error 0x8004242d”. It is also possible that the associated error code is 0x80070057. In this article, we will fix this error with some simple solutions. There can be many reasons for this … Read more

How to Resolve Network Discovery not Working on Windows PC

Network discovery allows you to detect other devices connected to the same network, provided that this feature is also enabled. It is usually used for file-sharing or other devices such as printers. It saves you from having to attach files to emails or searching for old USB drives, but sometimes it doesn’t work without warning. … Read more

Troubleshooting: “We Can’t Open this File Right Now. Make Sure OneDrive is Running on Your PC”

Microsoft OneDrive, formerly known as SkyDrive, is a file hosting and synchronization service that helps back up, protect sync and access photos and files across all devices. For most users, it’s a useful tool. Unfortunately, some Windows users have reported that they cannot open files in OneDrive and only get a notification window: This file … Read more

Fixing the Paint 3D Not Working in Windows 10 PC

Paint 3D is an application that comes with your Windows 10 installation. However, many users are experiencing various problems with this application. Although it is an update and an improvement over the previous Paint application, users are reporting error messages on the forums: Paint 3D is currently unavailable. It also appears when attempting to launch … Read more

Troubleshooting: Recovery Blue Screen Error 0x0000185 in Windows PC

Error code 0xc0000185 almost always occurs when you boot your Windows computer, usually after rebooting your system. It almost always appears as a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) with the text “Your PC boot configuration data is missing or contains some errors” followed by an error code. It is also possible that the message reads … Read more