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Internet & Wi-Fi68
- Ethernet connects, but no internet
- A website resolves to the wrong address
- Should I reset my network?
- Wi-Fi is slow
- Should I reset Winsock?
- Wi-Fi connects, but no internet
- Restart WindowsBluetooth Disappeared from Windows 11
- Check Device ManagerBluetooth Disappeared from Windows 11
- Check the Bluetooth ServiceBluetooth Disappeared from Windows 11
- Reinstall the DriverBluetooth Disappeared from Windows 11
- Perform a Full Power CycleBluetooth Disappeared from Windows 11
- Check BIOS or UEFIBluetooth Disappeared from Windows 11
- Shut Windows down completely.Bluetooth Disappeared from Windows 11
- Disconnect power where practical.Bluetooth Disappeared from Windows 11
- Wait briefly.Bluetooth Disappeared from Windows 11
- Power the PC back on.Bluetooth Disappeared from Windows 11
- Check Another Device FirstEthernet Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Check Your IP ConfigurationEthernet Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Flush DNSEthernet Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Reset WinsockEthernet Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Reset TCP/IPEthernet Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Check the Ethernet DriverEthernet Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Check VPN and Proxy SettingsEthernet Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- The Flush DNS CommandHow to Flush DNS in Windows 11
- What Happens Next?How to Flush DNS in Windows 11
- When Flushing DNS Can HelpHow to Flush DNS in Windows 11
- What Flushing DNS Does Not DoHow to Flush DNS in Windows 11
- Want to See the Current Cache?How to Flush DNS in Windows 11
- Start With DNSHow to Completely Reset Network Settings in Windows 11
- Reset WinsockHow to Completely Reset Network Settings in Windows 11
- Reset TCP/IPHow to Completely Reset Network Settings in Windows 11
- Renew Your AddressHow to Completely Reset Network Settings in Windows 11
- Restart the ComputerHow to Completely Reset Network Settings in Windows 11
- When a Network Reset Can HelpHow to Completely Reset Network Settings in Windows 11
- When It Probably Won't HelpHow to Completely Reset Network Settings in Windows 11
- Use Windows Network Reset Only as a Last StepHow to Completely Reset Network Settings in Windows 11
- Narrow the problem with simple comparisonsHow to troubleshoot slow Wi-Fi on Windows 11
- Keep the measurements separateHow to troubleshoot slow Wi-Fi on Windows 11
- Gather evidence with Hanki ConnectHow to troubleshoot slow Wi-Fi on Windows 11
- Prepare a useful support requestHow to troubleshoot slow Wi-Fi on Windows 11
- Try a second website or app. One failing service may be a service-specific problem.How to troubleshoot slow Wi-Fi on Windows 11
- Compare another device on the same Wi-Fi, at roughly the same time and place.How to troubleshoot slow Wi-Fi on Windows 11
- Move the PC closer to the router where practical and repeat the same task.How to troubleshoot slow Wi-Fi on Windows 11
- If Ethernet is available, compare a wired connection. Keep the same download or test destination so you change…How to troubleshoot slow Wi-Fi on Windows 11
- What Winsock DoesWhat Is Winsock and When Should You Reset It?
- Why Winsock Can BreakWhat Is Winsock and When Should You Reset It?
- How to Reset WinsockWhat Is Winsock and When Should You Reset It?
- Is It Safe?What Is Winsock and When Should You Reset It?
- When to Try ItWhat Is Winsock and When Should You Reset It?
- Check Another DeviceWi-Fi Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Disable and Re-enable Wi-FiWi-Fi Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Flush DNSWi-Fi Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Request a New IP AddressWi-Fi Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Reset WinsockWi-Fi Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Check the Wi-Fi DriverWi-Fi Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Temporarily Disable VPN SoftwareWi-Fi Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Still Not Working?Wi-Fi Connected but No Internet in Windows 11
- Check Device ManagerWindows Cannot Find Wi-Fi Adapter After Reinstall
- Find the Hardware IDWindows Cannot Find Wi-Fi Adapter After Reinstall
- Download the Driver ElsewhereWindows Cannot Find Wi-Fi Adapter After Reinstall
- Install Chipset Drivers TooWindows Cannot Find Wi-Fi Adapter After Reinstall
- Avoid Generic Driver WebsitesWindows Cannot Find Wi-Fi Adapter After Reinstall
- Example: Wi-Fi disappeared after a clean installWindows Cannot Find Wi-Fi Adapter After Reinstall
- The driver installed: what next?Windows Cannot Find Wi-Fi Adapter After Reinstall
- Open that device's Properties → Details → Hardware Ids . Copy the full first entry, including any SUBSYS…Windows Cannot Find Wi-Fi Adapter After Reinstall
- On another device, open the support page for your exact laptop model or motherboard revision. Match its Windows…Windows Cannot Find Wi-Fi Adapter After Reinstall
- Transfer the manufacturer's package by USB. Follow its installation instructions; if supplied as a ZIP, extract…Windows Cannot Find Wi-Fi Adapter After Reinstall
- Restart if requested, then check whether the named adapter appears under Network adapters without a warning and…Windows Cannot Find Wi-Fi Adapter After Reinstall
Updates & Windows repair61
- 0x80070070 · Not enough disk space
- 0x80070005 · Access is denied
- 0x800f081f · The source files could not be found
- 0x8024402c · Windows cannot resolve the update server
- 0x80070002 · The system cannot find the specified file
- 0x800f0831 · Windows component store corruption
- Repair Windows with DISM
- Repair Windows without reinstalling
- Should I use SFC or DISM?
- Check Windows system files
- Windows Update is stuck
- What RestoreHealth DoesHow to Use DISM RestoreHealth in Windows 11
- Run DISM as AdministratorHow to Use DISM RestoreHealth in Windows 11
- Run SFC AfterwardsHow to Use DISM RestoreHealth in Windows 11
- When DISM Can HelpHow to Use DISM RestoreHealth in Windows 11
- DISM Is Not a Universal FixHow to Use DISM RestoreHealth in Windows 11
- Open Device ManagerHow to Find Drivers for Unknown Devices in Windows 11
- Understanding the IDHow to Find Drivers for Unknown Devices in Windows 11
- Where to Get DriversHow to Find Drivers for Unknown Devices in Windows 11
- Important Drivers After a Fresh InstallHow to Find Drivers for Unknown Devices in Windows 11
- Repair the Component Store FirstHow to Repair Windows 11 Without Reinstalling It
- Check Protected System FilesHow to Repair Windows 11 Without Reinstalling It
- Restart WindowsHow to Repair Windows 11 Without Reinstalling It
- When These Repairs Can HelpHow to Repair Windows 11 Without Reinstalling It
- SFC Repairs Windows System FilesSFC vs DISM: What's the Difference?
- DISM Repairs the Windows ImageSFC vs DISM: What's the Difference?
- Why DISM Can Fix SFC ProblemsSFC vs DISM: What's the Difference?
- Recommended SequenceSFC vs DISM: What's the Difference?
- Should You Run Them Regularly?SFC vs DISM: What's the Difference?
- What SFC ChecksWhat Does SFC /scannow Do?
- How to Run SFCWhat Does SFC /scannow Do?
- Understanding the ResultsWhat Does SFC /scannow Do?
- Is SFC Safe?What Does SFC /scannow Do?
- When Should You Use It?What Does SFC /scannow Do?
- Example: SFC repaired files, but the problem remainsWhat Does SFC /scannow Do?
- What to record and do nextWhat Does SFC /scannow Do?
- Restart the ApplicationHow to Fix Windows 11 Apps That Will Not Open
- Restart WindowsHow to Fix Windows 11 Apps That Will Not Open
- Repair the Affected App FirstHow to Fix Windows 11 Apps That Will Not Open
- Repair Windows FilesHow to Fix Windows 11 Apps That Will Not Open
- Reinstall the ApplicationHow to Fix Windows 11 Apps That Will Not Open
- Check Antivirus HistoryHow to Fix Windows 11 Apps That Will Not Open
- Restart Windows ExplorerWindows 11 Start Menu Not Working
- Restart the PCWindows 11 Start Menu Not Working
- Repair Windows FilesWindows 11 Start Menu Not Working
- Install Windows UpdatesWindows 11 Start Menu Not Working
- Test Another User AccountWindows 11 Start Menu Not Working
- Avoid Random Registry FixesWindows 11 Start Menu Not Working
- If Start Is UnavailableWindows 11 Start Menu Not Working
- Restart ExplorerWindows 11 Taskbar Not Working
- Restart WindowsWindows 11 Taskbar Not Working
- Check System FilesWindows 11 Taskbar Not Working
- Remove Recent Shell Customization ToolsWindows 11 Taskbar Not Working
- If Start Is UnavailableWindows 11 Taskbar Not Working
- Restart the PCWindows Update Stuck? Try These Fixes
- Check Free Disk SpaceWindows Update Stuck? Try These Fixes
- Repair Windows ComponentsWindows Update Stuck? Try These Fixes
- Run Windows Update AgainWindows Update Stuck? Try These Fixes
- Check the Error CodeWindows Update Stuck? Try These Fixes
- Avoid Forcing Shutdowns During UpdatesWindows Update Stuck? Try These Fixes
- Run the Update TroubleshooterWindows Update Stuck? Try These Fixes
Crashes & restarts36
- Kernel-Power 41 · The system rebooted without a clean shutdown
- 0x0000009F · DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
- My PC freezes randomly
- My PC restarts unexpectedly
- Restart ExplorerFile Explorer Keeps Crashing in Windows 11
- Note Which Folder Causes ItFile Explorer Keeps Crashing in Windows 11
- Disable Preview Pane TemporarilyFile Explorer Keeps Crashing in Windows 11
- Repair WindowsFile Explorer Keeps Crashing in Windows 11
- Consider Third-Party Shell ExtensionsFile Explorer Keeps Crashing in Windows 11
- If Start Is UnavailableFile Explorer Keeps Crashing in Windows 11
- Check Event ViewerNVIDIA Driver Keeps Crashing in Windows 11
- Install a Current DriverNVIDIA Driver Keeps Crashing in Windows 11
- Remove OverclockingNVIDIA Driver Keeps Crashing in Windows 11
- Check GPU TemperatureNVIDIA Driver Keeps Crashing in Windows 11
- Disable OverlaysNVIDIA Driver Keeps Crashing in Windows 11
- Check Power DeliveryNVIDIA Driver Keeps Crashing in Windows 11
- Where to Find WHEA EventsHow to Read WHEA-Logger Errors in Windows
- Corrected vs Fatal ErrorsHow to Read WHEA-Logger Errors in Windows
- Common ComponentsHow to Read WHEA-Logger Errors in Windows
- PCI Express ErrorsHow to Read WHEA-Logger Errors in Windows
- CPU WHEA ErrorsHow to Read WHEA-Logger Errors in Windows
- Do Not Ignore PatternsHow to Read WHEA-Logger Errors in Windows
- Does the Mouse Still Move?Windows 11 PC Freezes Randomly: How to Find the Cause
- Check Event ViewerWindows 11 PC Freezes Randomly: How to Find the Cause
- Check TemperaturesWindows 11 PC Freezes Randomly: How to Find the Cause
- Test RAMWindows 11 PC Freezes Randomly: How to Find the Cause
- Check Storage HealthWindows 11 PC Freezes Randomly: How to Find the Cause
- Update Drivers CarefullyWindows 11 PC Freezes Randomly: How to Find the Cause
- Remove Unnecessary Background SoftwareWindows 11 PC Freezes Randomly: How to Find the Cause
- Collect the Windows evidenceWhy does my Windows PC randomly restart?
- Choose the next questionWhy does my Windows PC randomly restart?
- Organize the evidence with Hanki DiagnoseWhy does my Windows PC randomly restart?
- Make the next attempt usefulWhy does my Windows PC randomly restart?
- Write down whether you saw a stop-code screen, an instant power loss, or a frozen PC that you restarted…Why does my Windows PC randomly restart?
- Open Event Viewer and inspect Windows Logs → System around that time. Open Kernel-Power 41 and read its…Why does my Windows PC randomly restart?
- Check nearby events instead of treating the most dramatic entry as the explanation. Save relevant events and…Why does my Windows PC randomly restart?
Devices & drivers7
Storage & memory21
- Find duplicate files
- My drive is running out of space
- Disk usage is stuck at 100%
- How much pagefile do I need?
- Start with a small, familiar folderHow to find duplicate files safely on Windows 11
- What counts as a duplicate?How to find duplicate files safely on Windows 11
- Review duplicate groups in Hanki MaintainHow to find duplicate files safely on Windows 11
- Verify before emptying the Recycle BinHow to find duplicate files safely on Windows 11
- Open Maintain → Duplicates .How to find duplicate files safely on Windows 11
- Choose Find duplicates in folder… and inspect the coverage report, including skipped or unreadable files.How to find duplicate files safely on Windows 11
- Select a duplicate group, then the specific file you intend to remove.How to find duplicate files safely on Windows 11
- Choose Review / recycle one copy . Read both the removal path and the matching copy to keep.How to find duplicate files safely on Windows 11
- Cancel if either location is unexpected. If content changed since the scan, rescan before trying again.How to find duplicate files safely on Windows 11
- Find large files with WindowsHow to find large files on Windows 11
- Decide what to keepHow to find large files on Windows 11
- Use Hanki Maintain for a broader viewHow to find large files on Windows 11
- Check the resultHow to find large files on Windows 11
- Open File Explorer → This PC and note how much space remains on the affected drive.How to find large files on Windows 11
- Open Settings → System → Storage → Cleanup recommendations . Review the large or unused files category and the…How to find large files on Windows 11
- For your own files, inspect Downloads, Videos and other folders where you save large projects. Use Details view…How to find large files on Windows 11
- Open unfamiliar files or inspect their properties before deciding whether they can go. For installed software,…How to find large files on Windows 11
Performance16
- Find the Process ResponsibleHow to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
- Check Available RAMHow to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
- Restart the PCHow to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
- Check Drive HealthHow to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
- Check Free SpaceHow to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
- Do Not Disable Random Windows ServicesHow to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
- Example: 100% active time with little data movingHow to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
- Choose a next step from the evidenceHow to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
- In Task Manager → Performance , select the affected disk. Note its model, active time and response time while…How to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
- Under Processes , sort by Disk. Note the process and whether it stays busy or only spikes briefly.How to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
- Pause one optional workload you recognize, such as a game download or cloud sync, using that application's own…How to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
- If that change makes no difference, resume the workload before investigating the next possible cause. Do not…How to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
- What the pagefile is forHow much pagefile does Windows 11 need?
- Read the numbers before tuningHow much pagefile does Windows 11 need?
- Use Hanki Performance to gather contextHow much pagefile does Windows 11 need?
- If a manual size seems necessaryHow much pagefile does Windows 11 need?
Gaming & graphics31
- What is monitor refresh rate (Hz)?
- What does FPS mean in a game?
- Refresh rate (Hz) vs. FPS
- What is frame time?
- What is frame pacing?
- What are 1% lows?
- What is screen tearing?
- What is V-Sync?
- What is variable refresh rate (VRR)?
- What is NVIDIA G-SYNC?
- What is AMD FreeSync?
- What is input latency in gaming?
- How does resolution affect game performance?
- What is render scale?
- What is game upscaling?
- What is NVIDIA DLSS?
- What is AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)?
- What is Intel XeSS?
- What is frame generation?
- What is ray tracing in games?
- What does CPU-bound or GPU-bound mean?
- How should I interpret GPU usage in a game?
- What is VRAM?
- What is Resizable BAR?
- What is HDR in gaming?
- Fullscreen vs. windowed gaming
- What is an FPS cap?
- How do I measure game performance fairly?
- How do I check my refresh rate in Windows?
- Why does my game's FPS fluctuate?
- Why can high FPS still feel laggy?
Apps & startup15
- Error 1058 · The service cannot be started
- Error 1068 · A required service failed to start
- File Explorer keeps crashing
- Too many apps start with Windows
- An app will not open
- Start menu will not open
- Taskbar is frozen
- Review the Windows startup listHow to manage startup apps on Windows 11
- Choose by purpose, not just impactHow to manage startup apps on Windows 11
- Use Hanki for a reviewed changeHow to manage startup apps on Windows 11
- Compare the next sign-inHow to manage startup apps on Windows 11
- Open Settings → Apps → Startup to see the apps Windows exposes there.How to manage startup apps on Windows 11
- For additional context, open Task Manager and select Startup apps . Review available publisher and…How to manage startup apps on Windows 11
- Turn off an app you do not need immediately after signing in. Leave unfamiliar entries enabled until you…How to manage startup apps on Windows 11
- Restart when convenient and check that the app can still be opened manually.How to manage startup apps on Windows 11
Security9
- Is my antivirus working?
- Start with Windows SecurityHow to check Microsoft Defender protection on Windows 11
- Understand missing or restricted informationHow to check Microsoft Defender protection on Windows 11
- Read the audit in Hanki ShieldHow to check Microsoft Defender protection on Windows 11
- Follow up on the specific findingHow to check Microsoft Defender protection on Windows 11
- Search Start for Windows Security and open Virus & threat protection .How to check Microsoft Defender protection on Windows 11
- Review reported issues, protection updates and recent scan information.How to check Microsoft Defender protection on Windows 11
- Check protection settings and Protection history for information about detections and actions.How to check Microsoft Defender protection on Windows 11
- If you request a scan, distinguish the request being accepted from the scan finishing. Review its eventual…How to check Microsoft Defender protection on Windows 11
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