Summary:Got some Windows 10 related headaches that
you're trying to fix? Not sure where to go for help? Can't find the answers
you're looking for in the forums? FixWin for Windows 10 by The Windows Club might be able to help.
FixWin 10 is an update to the popular FixWin application that brings
with it a raft of Windows 10 specific repair options to the application.
Getting started with FixWin 10 is easy - you just download the file,
extract it, and you're ready to go, with no installation required.
Here are the common Windows 10 related issues this application can fix:
Having problems downloading Apps from Store. Clear and reset Store cache
The Application wasn't installed from Windows Store. Error Code: 0x8024001e
Windows Store apps not opening. Re-register all apps
Reset Settings app. Settings doesn't launch
Disable OneDrive. OneDrive runs in background and syncs huge amount of files.
Repair corrupt Windows Component Store
Start Menu doesn't work or doesn't open in Windows 10
Wi-Fi doesn't work after upgrading to Windows 10
Windows Updates stuck downloading updates after upgrading
If
you're not happy with the idea of just clicking a button to fix an
issue, FixWin 10 can tell you how to fix the issue manually. Just click
on the help icon next to the fix and you'll be given instructions on how
to carry out the fix manually.
But
there's more than just Windows 10-specific fixes. There are also
specific tabs detailing fixes for File Explorer, Internet and
Connectivity, and System Tools, along a links to specific entries in the
built-in Windows troubleshooter for issues such as:
Playing Audio
Recording Audio
Printer
Shared Folders
Homegroup
Hardware and Devices
Incoming Connections
System Maintenance
Network Adapter
Windows Update
Search & Indexing
While power users probably know all these fixes by heart, FixWin for Windows 10 (there's a separate version for Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 7/Windows Vista
users) is an ideal tool for those who aren't Windows experts or who
don't have the time to trawl the forums for an answer. I've tested the
tool on some systems that experienced issues after making the jump to
Windows 10 and it worked well, although depending on the problems you
are having, your mileage may vary.
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