Error 740 typically occurs when the end user attempts to run an application within Windows Vista/7/8 or 10 based systems. The primary reason why this error occurs is because the application itself has been configured to ‘Run as Administrator’, meaning that your user profile either lacks the required administrative privileges to run the application or the system has placed a limit on your account.

Error 0xC004C003 is a Windows activation issue that occurs when the end user attempts to activate Windows 10 after installation. If you’re a Windows 7/8/8.1 user, then Windows 10 is made available as a free upgrade. End users that upgrade from an older version of Windows are less likely to face this activation error, but they aren’t totally exempt from it.

When Windows Defender was first introduced to Microsoft’s operating system, it was called Microsoft AntiSpyWare. As is suggested by its name, its main function was to protect the system from spyware programs. The responsibility of Windows Defender is to keep your system out of harm’s way of these spyware programs, which is why it’s crucial it’s always up and running.

Contents Symptoms of Error Error Causes How to Fix It Run a Registry Scan Run a Virus Scan Start Service Reinstall Windows Firewall Error 0x80070424 is a Windows error that typically occurs when using Windows Update or when attempting to alter the settings of Windows Firewall. It will in most cases prohibit you from disabling […]

The gaming industry is forever on the up-and-up, and with the continuous arrival of new approaches to gaming, we can predict the future is very bright. With all that said, the PC is amongst the most popular mediums for gaming. But it’s not flawless. Problems can and do regularly occur when attempting to install a game, for example.

Windows Update as a component does have its issues, but as a feature of the operating system, it works fairly well. Only at odd occasions do we witness any sort of problems. Error 0x80240017, as far as errors goes is relatively common. It occurs most often when attempting to either update or install a Windows application from the Windows app store or Microsoft Office (as previously mentioned).

Error 0x80070490 is a relatively broad issue, primarily because it’s known to occur in more than one circumstance. It’s not uncommon for the end user to encounter the same error code accompanied by a different error message. In more dire situations, different solutions may have to be adopted to fix the same error scenario, especially if it occurs on two different versions of Windows.