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

How to Restore ‘Windows Defender Firewall has Blocked Some Features of this App’ Error Message

If you see the following error message: “Windows Defender Firewall had blocked Some features of this app,” it could mean one of several things. First, there might be something wrong with the software itself. If you’re running Windows 10 Home, you’ll want to check out our guide here. You can also try uninstalling and reinstalling … Read more

How to Troubleshoot COM Surrogate High Disk Usage

COM surrogates are an essential component of Windows operating systems. They are used to host dynamic link libraries (DLLs) and provide extension services. Without COM surrogates, it is impossible to run applications written in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Microsoft Excel VBA, Microsoft Access VBA, Microsoft Word VBA, Microsoft PowerPoint VBA, Microsoft Outlook VBA, … 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 Repair ‘Operation did not complete because the file contains a virus’ Error Message

If the message “The operation could not be completed successfully because the file contains a virus” is displayed, the selected file or program cannot be started. This message can appear when Windows Defender detects a suspicious file on your system. In some cases, these files may contain fake or real malware. In this article, you … Read more