As we all know Google maintains pretty strict security guidelines when it comes to safeguarding their user’s data. While browsing in chrome, Google always warns it user when they encounter suspicious/harmful websites. “Your connection is not private” is one among them.

Though it warns users of websites that seem to act fishy, it is also quite frustrating when it blocks the safe websites. In case you have recently encountered such an error, we suggest you to take a look at our article to resolve the issue.

What is the Your Connection is Not Private Error?

You seem to come across the “your connection is not private” error when you are browsing through the sites that are trying to function over HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol).

As most of us are aware about how a website is accessed from the server. To explain briefly, whenever the user types the URL/name of a webpage in the browser and hit enter, the browser directs a request to the server where the site is hosted.

The browser also needs to validate the certificate available on the site to make sure that the site follows the current privacy standards and is legit. Also TLS handshake, these certificates are being monitored against the certificate authority.

In case the browser verifies that the certificate isn’t legit or may cause a data breach then the browser will stop the user from accessing the web page. This particular feature is built in most browsers to safeguard their user’s privacy.

In simpler words, If the certificate doesn’t seem to be valid, then data received or sent from that particular webpage cannot be encrypted correctly which makes it unsafe for the user to access the website (especially, with login credentials or payments with or without gateways).

Therefore, the browser displays the error message “your connection is not private” and doesn’t load the requested website.

Your Connection is not Private Error Variations

When it comes to the variations which caused the error, the factors might depend on the particular web browser you are browsing through, your operating system or it might be the configuration of the certificate on the servers. Although the errors aren’t caused because of the identical reason, the troubleshooting steps always remain same.

Google Chrome

If you are using Google chrome you might have noticed that in case there occurs a problem while validating the certificate the error given below is shown along with the “your connection is not private”.

“Attackers might be trying to steal your information from domain.com (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards)”.

Also Google tries to specify the definite issue by listing out each. Look below to find some of the common error codes displayed in chrome browser.

1. ERR_CERT_SYMANTEC_LEGACY

2. NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID

3. NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID (this occurs when the certificate does not match the domain)

4. NET::ERR_CERT_WEAK_SIGNATURE_ALGORITHM

5. NTE::ERR_CERTIFICATE_TRANSPARENCY_REQUIRED

6. NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID

7. SSL certificate error

8. ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH

Mozilla Firefox

Firefox users see the error message displayed as “your connection is not secure” along with the follow content.

“The owner of domain.com has configured their website improperly. To protect your information being stolen, Firefox has not connected to this website”.

Firefox also makes sure to specify the error codes along with the message so that users can identify the exact reason for the error occurrence.

1. MOZILLA_PKIX_ERROR_ADDITIONAL_POLICY_CONSTRAINT_FAILED

2. SEC_ERROR_EXPIRED_ISSUER_CERTIFICATE

3. SEC_ERROR_EXPIRED_CERTIFICATE

4. SEC_ERROR_UNKNOWN_ISSUER

5. MOZILLA_PKIX_ERROR_MITM_DETECTED

6. ERROR_SELF_SIGNED_CERT

7. SSL_ERROR_BAD_CERT_DOMAIN

Microsoft Edge

While using Microsoft edge, the error message displayed along with “Your connection isn’t private” is

“Attackers might be trying to steal your information from domain.com (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards)”.

Microsoft edge also displays a series of error codes on user’s screen to specify the error cause:

1. NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID (this occurs when the certificate does not match the domain)

2. Error Code: 0

3. DLG_FLAGS_INVALID_CA

4. DLG_FLAGS_SEC_CERT_CN_INVALID

Safari

The common browser in Mac OS or iOS is safari, the error message displayed along with “Your connection is not private” is.

“The website, may be impersonating “domain.com” to steal your personal or financial information. You should go back to previous page”.

How to Fix the Your Connection is Not Private Error

Since most of us browse through a number of sites every day it is quite common for one to come across this type of error. As mentioned earlier the error can arise due to two simple problems.

Its either from the user-side issue (Your browser, Operating system) or the other one is specific problem with the certificate on the website (Wrong domain, Not legit, not trusted by the organization). Let’s learn about both the problems in this article.

Listed Methods to Identify the Issue and Fix it

Follow the mentioned list sequentially downwards for better results.

Method 1: Try Reloading the Page

Some users might find it silly, but reloading the page can be a cure to lot of issues like connection not found, low network etc. This is why, when you encounter an error named “your connection is not private” exit your browser and re-launch the website.

This could be because the website owner is trying to reissue their own SSL certificate. Also, it could be that something went wrong with the browser.

Method 2: Manually Proceed (Unsafe)

This method is quite unsafe. It is manually proceeding with the website regardless of the error. Most of the Technicians do not encourage this method as it could lead to a huge data breach. Especially, when you are trying to input your login credentials or making a payment using your credit/debit card.

This option is only recommended when you fully understand the intentions of the browser. The very reason you came across this error is because the owner of the website is trying to steal your data that you send across the web to its server. So it is in the best interest of the user to quickly exit the webpage.

Users need to remember that if you happen to see this error displayed while you are in a public place then closing it would be the right choice.

If you still want to access the website, then you can find a button named “proceed to domain.com” under the error message. It can also be hidden based on your browser choice. So check under “Advanced” option.

Note: if you find your website to be using HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) then this particular option doesn’t exist for you as they have already configured an HTTP header which makes sure non-HTTPS connections don’t get through the browser.

If you are doubtful or do not wish to manually proceed then do check the below methods to find a relevant solution.

Method 3: Are you in a Café or Airport

You might have noticed that this error message pops up more frequently when you are in places like Café or Airport. It is either due to the reason that large numbers of websites are still running over HTTPS or it might not be configured properly.

So the error stays displayed on the screen until you accept the terms and conditions of the agreement to sign in. However, if you refuse to accept the portals terms to connect to an HTTPS site, then the error message keeps coming back.

Follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Access the café or airport’s Wi-Fi by connecting to its network.

Step 2: Now browser to any non-HTTPS site, like http://www.airlines.com

Step 3: As mentioned a sign-in page should be popped up by now. You need to accept the terms and then log in. The terms include a checkbox so do not worry about functioning over HTTPS. After connecting successfully, you may browse the sites you wish over HTTPS.

In case you don’t seem to access sign-in page, try typing 1.1.1.1 into your browser search bar.

We would also like to add that during public access of Wi-Fi, a VPN can be helpful in protecting you by hiding your traffic. We have listed few popularly used VPN’s:

1. Private Internet Access

2. TunnelBear

3. NordVPN

Method 4: Check your Computer’s Clock

One of the simple reasons for you to see the “Your connection is not private” error might be because of your disoriented computer clock. Most of the browsers strongly depend on the device clock to be rightly synced up so that it can verify the SSL certificate.

The disorientation of clock mostly happens if you have a purchased a new computer or laptops with Wi-Fi. It doesn’t usually sync on its own just after the first login. So follow the steps below to set the proper time on your device.

Windows

Step 1: Right click on the time option found at the bottom right corner of the taskbar.

Step 2: Choose the option “Adjust date/time”.

Step 3: Now select the option “Set time automatically” and “Set time zone automatically”. These options will automatically update the time based on one of the Microsoft’s NTP server. Now go back and check the time on task bar to verify it is correct. Else, click on the change button to manually set the time zone by yourself.

Step4: Exit the browser and re-launch it. Finally visit the website again.

Mac

Step 1: From your system’s apple menu click on “System Preferences” option.

Step 2: Tap on the Date & Time icon. In case the padlock is displayed at the bottom of the window, try to click it and enter your administrator name and password.

Step 3: Now, select “Set date & time automatically”. This will update your system time according to one of Apple’s NTP servers.

Step 4: Then select the Time Zone tab. If the location isn’t found properly then uncheck it so you can manually set it. On the map select your time zone region and city.

Step 5: Exit the browser and re-launch it. Now visit the website again.

Method 5: Try in Incognito Mode

This method is proven to be quite safe. Users can also try to browse through the internet with the help of incognito mode. This mode will make sure to protect your data and doesn’t allow any server to store it anywhere. However, you can also try different browser and see if the error “your connection is not private” still persists.

You can find Incognito mode in Google chrome with the name New incognito tab. In Mozilla Firefox incognito mode is displayed as “New private window”. Whereas in Microsoft edge, it is known as InPrivate window”.

Method 6: Clear Browser Cache and Cookies

Clearing your browser cache and cookies can resolve a large number of issues. Also it can be done easily with simple instructions. Before you run to your system manufacturer or network provider, try to clear your browser cache and cookies to solve the issue. Visit the links mentioned below to find out how to do so in different browsers.

• https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/how-to-clear-browser-cache/#single
• https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/how-to-clear-browser-cache/#chrome
• https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/how-to-clear-browser-cache/#firefox
• https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/how-to-clear-browser-cache/#ie
• https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/how-to-clear-browser-cache/#edge
• https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/how-to-clear-browser-cache/#opera

Method 7: Try Clearing the SSL State on Your Computer

Although many users ignore this method, but it might be quite useful to clear the SSL state in chrome, just like you clear your browser cache and cookies. Follow the steps listed below:

Step 1: Visit the Google chrome browser and click on customize and control button found at the top right corner of the window. Choose settings from the drop down list.

Step 2: Click on the show Advanced settings.

Step 3: Under network section, choose change proxy settings and tap on it. A dialog box named Internet properties is displayed.

Step 4: Move to the content tab in the menu.

Step 5: Under certificates click on the Clear SSL state button and tap on OK button.

Step 6: Restart the chrome to see if changes have been applied.

In case you are a Mac user, visit the link: to clear your SSL state.

Method 8: Change DNS Servers

Changing the DNS servers have worked for few users. While using Google’s public DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or Cloud flare’s DNS (1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1) these errors have appeared often.

We recommend you to remove this and revert back to your IDP’s DNS server and check if its helpful. Since Google and Cloud flare DNS servers are used by large number of users, it might be entirely perfect.

Windows

Open your network connection properties window and choose “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. If you have used the Google’s public DNS or Cloud flare’s DNS to your router, you can also remove it from this window.

Method 9: Disable VPN and Antivirus Temporarily

The VPNs and Antivirus applications we use may contain certain inbuilt features that block or override your network settings. This includes blocking particular SSL certificates also. If you have any of the third party applications, then try disabling them or deactivating the “SSL scan” in their settings. Now check if the “your connection is not private” error has been fixed.

Method 10: Make Sure the Certificate hasn’t Expired

In most of the situations, SSL certificates might expire without notifying the owner. We have seen that even highly renowned companies can forget to renew their SSL certificates. This is quite common than we think. This mostly happens due to following reasons.

1. The owner of website might have auto-renew enabled with the domain registrar or SSL certificate provider to notify them accordingly.

2. Auto-renew might be enabled but the payment fails, this usually happens when he user has forgotten to update their current payment method. Users normally change their credit card more often than they access their own domain registrar’s dashboard for the whole year.

3. The last one might be that the website owner has been using a free Let’s Encrypt certificate. This usually expires over 90 days and they do not maintain a script to renew it.

This result in the error code: NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID.

It is a good habit to keep checking your certificate’s expiration date. This can be achieved by opening up Chrome DevTools while browsing through a site. Move to a Security tab by clicking on it and choose the “View certificate” and tap on it. The “Valid from” dates display the certificate information.

The SSL certificate of a site can also be viewed by clicking on the padlock found in the address bar. Finally click on “Certificate”.

Method 11: Check Subject Alternative Domain

Apparently, every certificate will be having a subject alternative domain. It includes the domain name variations particularly for the certificate issued and valid for. Users must keep in mind that https://domain.com and https://www.domain.com are two different domains.

Usually SSL_ERROR_BAD_CERT_DOMAIN error code stays is displayed along with the error message. If you see this, it means that the certificate is not registered properly on both variations of the domain. But this is gradually reduced due to sites working with HTTPS.

Also, this error could occur if you have changed he domain name recently. For example, you got hold a new .com address and replaced your old domain. The error named NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID often occurs if you have not installed the SSL certificate on your new domain.

Method 12: Is the Certificate SHA-1?

Those relevant with information security will definitely know about SHA-1. SHA-1 is one of the cryptographic hash algorithm often used by SSL certificates on website. Unfortunately SHA-1 has gradually degenerated and hence is not supported by any recent web browser.

So, if the website you are trying to access still uses this old hash algorithm then the “your connection is not private” error is most likely to occur.

Here are some of the web browsers who stopped using SHA-1

1. Google Chrome stopped support for SHA-1 in chrome 56 (January 2017).

2. Mozilla Firefox announced deprecation of SHA-1 in Firefox 51 (February 2017).

3. Microsoft also announced blocking SHA-1 signed TLS certificates (January 2017).

Also, note down that most certificates now use SHA-256 has algorithms. You can verify this by looking under “Details” tab while going through a certificate on a website.

Method 13: Is the Certificate Issued by Symantec?

In January 2017, it was announced to the users that some ill practices on Symantec’s part about the process of issuing the certificates. Unfortunately they didn’t meet with the industry standard CA/browser forum baseline requirements. Also it has come to notice that the manufacturer had known about this for quite a while.

Due to this reasons, browsers decided to boycott and not to support certificates issued by Symantec. As a result, if the website you are trying to access is using a certificate issued by them then “your connection is not private” error might appear.

The timeline rolling out:

1. Google Chrome Symantec timeline

2. Mozilla Firefox Symantec timeline

3. Microsoft hasn’t published an official statement yet.

If your website seems to be using Symantec certificate then the following error code is displayed: NET::ERR_CERT_SYMANTEC_LEGACY.

Method 14: Run an SSL Server Test

SSL Server comes to rescue if the user is not entirely sure that whether he has set up everything properly on his website or other’s website. SSL/TLS certificates will request for main certificate as well as the intermediate certificates to be installed.

If the owner of the website has not installed these certificates properly then it is sure that their users get a warning error in the browser. This in turn doesn’t let them access the website. Based on the user’s browser choice and its version, the warning regarding the incorrectly setup certificate may be displayed.

There exists a free SSL check tool from Qualys SSL Labs, that users can get their hands on. It is quite dependable to verify certificates. Visit the link: and give your domain name into the Hostname field and tap on Submit button. Wait for 2-3 minutes for the page to load and display the details about the site’s SSL/TLS configuration.

Method 15: Update your Operating System

Every day we get hold of a new version of operating system, it is constantly improving and developing. Old operating systems face downfall when facing newer technologies such as TLS 1.3 and also newest cipher sites. Particular components in the latest SSL certificates will stop functioning.

For instance, in 2015 Google stopped using windows XP. So it is always advised to work with newer operating system by upgrading them timely such as Windows 10.

Always keep a check on the recent updates available in windows, Mac, Linux etc.

Method 16: Restart your Computer

If none of the above mentioned seemed to find a productive solution for you then the most simple and easier way to resolve the error is by restarting the system and also your router. Rebooting devices have proven to clear out unnecessary cache and help eradicate the error.

Method 17: Reach out For Help

Is “your connection is not private” error still lingering on your screen? Also, the above methods couldn’t solve your issue then do not panic. But contact your system manufacturer, network provider or any technical support employee who can guide you through.

Note that Google Chrome Help Forums are quite useful in finding a productive solution. Here there are users from across the world and anyone might have come across the same error and will be able to help you.

Method 18: Disable Chrome Checking SSL Certificates

Users can simply disable the chrome checking SSL certificates. We do not entirely recommend this method as it meant for testing and development purpose only. In case you aren’t fully aware of what you are doing we advise you not to follow this method.

Allow Invalid Certificates from Local host

For those testing locally, you can use the Chrome flag to let insecure connections from local host run. Go to chrome, browse by typing chrome://flags/. Now search for “insecure” in the following page. You might see the option named “Allow invalid certificates or resources loaded from local host”. Activate this option by enabling it and exit the browser. Restart the browser to see if the changes are applied thoroughly.

Disable Chrome Checking All SSL Certificates

Users may request the chrome browser to ignore all SSL certificate error by just inputting the following at the command line during launching. Windows user, you need to right click on the properties of the launcher. Now add –ignore-certificate-errors in the target field. Finally restart the chrome.

Conclusion

You have come a long way in the search of a solution for your errors. I hope you found an effective method to resolve the error “your connection is not private”. We advise you to always browse though the safer sites, do not allow the sites to access your sensitive information. Do not hastily proceed through unsafe or unverified websites.

How to Access Stream Screenshot Folder

steam is a piece of software developed by Valve that allows you to play video games. It allows you to install and auto-update games, as well as save them to the cloud and use voice and text chats in-game. It first opened its doors in 2010, and since 2012, it has expanded to include Mac and Linux games.

With the help of Steam, you can simply capture screenshots of your in-game screen and share screenshots of your favourite game in a short amount of time.

The steam cloud has a storage capacity of 1GB, which is plenty for storing photos of some of your finest gaming memories. You may also show off your best records to your pals and save them as a memory on your computer as a result of this.

You may want to capture a screenshot of your current game screen and submit it to your social network or gaming profile while playing a video game. While taking a screenshot, you may encounter various difficulties.

We’ll show you how to take a screenshot while streaming a game in this article. So go ahead and read the rest of the article.

How Do You Take a Screenshot While Playing Video Games?

You must hit the default key binding of F12 to take a snapshot of the current screen while playing a game. You may now share it on any social media platform or game streaming community.

How Do I Use Stream To Save Screenshots?

By using the F12 key, you can capture a screenshot of your gaming stream screen, which will be saved to your PC immediately.

When you’re playing a game, you might want to upload a screenshot. This is possible with the new Screenshot Manager. To change the screenshot hotkey, go to the in-game area of Stream Settings and click Customize.

If you want to move your steam screenshot folder to an other location. You can do this by following the procedures outlined below:

Step 1: First and foremost, you must launch Stream Software. Now you must open the Settings by clicking on view.

Step 2: A new window will appear on your screen as a result of this action. You must select In-Game from this window.

Step 3: Below the choice Stream Screenshot Folder shortcut key, you’ll see an option called Screenshot Folder.

Step 4: Now select or create a new folder in which you wish to save your screenshot by clicking on the option Screenshot folder. Then select Select, and lastly OK to complete the process.

Let’s look at how to locate your Steam ID now. If you’re looking for your Steam ID as well, just keep reading and follow the steps outlined in the post.

How Can You Locate Your Steam ID?

If you need to find your Steam Id, go to your Steam client and look it up.

You must follow the steps outlined below in order to locate your Steam ID:

Step 1: First, open your Steam client and select View, then click the Settings option.

Step 2: Select the Interface and then tick the box labelled “Display Steam URL address when available.”

Step 3: Select OK from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Next, click on your steam profile’s name and then pick View profile from the drop-down menu.

Your SteamID will now appear in the list of URLs on the left side, at the top (it’s usually the very big number at the end).

If you have a custom URL, however, that long number will not be displayed. You have now successfully located your Steam ID.

1. Screenshot Manager

You may utilise the screenshot manager in your Steam client to see all of the screenshots you’ve taken throughout your game stream.

Follow the steps below to do so:

Step 1: First and foremost, you must open your Stream window.

Step 2: Select view from the upper left bar, which contains all of the dropdowns.

Step 3: A list will appear, and you must select Screenshots from the list.

You can use the Screenshot manager to upload or delete any image you choose. You can access the screenshot directly from your hard drive by clicking the show on disc option. With the help of an option available here, you can also remove a file permanently from your hard drive.

2. Accessing the Screenshot in Stream Screenshot Folder 

Almost every user has their own screenshot folder, where they save all of the screenshots they take while streaming a game. The screenshots you took while streaming the game are usually saved in the folder where your stream is currently installed.

This default location can be found on Local disc C. Now you must open the drive by following the instructions listed below: 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 screenshots

3. Directly from Desktop by Creating Shortcut

Going through the entire process to enter your screenshot folder, where your screenshots taken while streaming the game are physically preserved, is extremely inconvenient and time-consuming.

If you don’t want to travel to that area over and over again, or if you don’t want to open the entire steam software to view your steam screenshots, you can follow the procedures outlined below:

Step 1: To begin, open the file explorer and then the folder where you want to save the file.

userdata> (yourSteamID) > 760 > remote> C: Programfiles (x86) > Steam > userdata> (yourSteamID) > 760 > remote> (app ID)

Step 2: You will now see a folder called “Screenshots.” To do so, right-click on the “Screenshot” folder > select “send to” > then “Desktop” (Create Shortcut).

By following these instructions, you’ve successfully built a desktop shortcut, and you can now open the steam screenshot folder right from the desktop, bypassing the entire process of launching the steam software.

Steam Overlay Isn’t Working

Now we’ve reached the point where the primary issue for stream gamers arises. Many gamers have reported being unable to open their Steam Overlay. In this instance, let me remind you that if your Overlay interface has been accidentally changed, it will not open using the default shortcuts (Shift+Tab).

To use it successfully, first ensure that the Overlay is turned on and that all of your default keys are right. We have supplied the following thorough instructions:

Allow me to explain that overlay is a component of the game you’re playing. If your system is overloaded, it will shut down automatically.

You must ensure that your system is in good working order by upgrading all major drives, reducing the amount of background programmes running during games, and updating your operating system to the most recent version.

You must follow the steps outlined below in order to accomplish this:

Step 1: First and foremost, you must launch the System Client.

Step 2: Select Steam from the drop-down menu, then select Settings/Preferences. Go to the In-Game tab now.

Step 3: Now you must tick the box next to Enable the system Overlay while in-game.

Alternative

Another option is to undertake the following procedure:

Step 1: First, right-click on the game choice on your computer’s desktop.

Step 2: After that, go to the general tab and click on properties.

Step 3: Now check the box next to Enable the system Overlay while in-game. And, yeah, you have succeeded. Your steam overlay has been successfully opened.

Conclusion

We’ve given you with information about steam gaming, such as what steaming is and how to do it. How can you capture your current Steam screen in a screenshot?

What’s the best way to preserve that screenshot? Also, if you are unable to open your steam overlay, we have supplied you with a workaround. We are confident that this information on steam gaming will be useful to you.

YouTube is widely utilised around the world. According to the findings of the study, there are more YouTubers than those who watch videos on YouTube. Can YouTube make money? is one of the most often asked questions in today’s globe.

Yes, they do contribute money, but commercials play a significant role in YouTube, and they also provide money to viewers when they reach a certain amount of subscribers and views. The following is a list of new YouTube features. These are some of the most recent YouTube features.

On YouTube, there are a lot of spam comments. YouTube’s commenting system has now been upgraded. In the video, there are no rubbish or phoney comments. If it’s present, you may render all of the comments at the video’s bottom.

In each country, YouTube has a new plan (paid services), which costs 109 rupees for a month in India. This feature allows you to watch select of YouTube’s premium videos before other viewers who do not pay for the service.

You can use this functionality to publish 360-degree videos. Which has been captured on GoPro and drone-based cameras. This feature is well-liked by the audience.

YouTube, more than any other video-sharing network, is one of the most mobile-friendly. They boost the app’s quality and provide multifunctional functions, in addition to smoothing the YouTube frontend.

YouTube Dark Mode

It is one of the most engaging qualities that draws in a large number of viewers. This feature is well-liked by the audience. While this feature has many benefits, here are a few:

It conserves the battery life of mobile devices.
People became irritated as a result of using several phones, although this dark mode has a lower influence on your eyes.
Using the black theme mode is more thrilling and noticeable than using the usual mode.

Unfortunately, the majority of the audience is unaware of how to enable the dark mode features. Here, regardless of your mobile version (IOS/Android), I’ll show you some basic procedures that led to the YouTube Dark Mode being enabled in your mobile and online.

User of Android

We’ll start by enabling dark mode in Android; I’ll show you how to do it in a few simple steps:

Step 1: Open YouTube on your phone and select your YouTube account from the upper right corner.

Step 2: Then, in the profile option, tap on the 2nd last column, setting, Menu appears in the display, and select the first option general.

Step 3: Select the dark mode under the appearance option.

Make sure you’re signed in to YouTube before proceeding with the rest of the instructions.

iPhone/iPad User

The procedures are slightly different for IOS users. Here are some ways to enable YouTube’s dark theme mode:

Make sure to download YouTube from the App Store before proceeding with the steps.

Step 1: Open YouTube on your phone and select your YouTube account from the upper right corner.

Step 2: Next, go to settings and make sure the dark mode is turned on.

Step 3: Regardless of the user’s signing status, the IOS user has the ability to enable dark mode, however the Android user does not.

Step 4: To use the dark mode, go to the profile area of the settings and select the dark mode option.

I hope you enjoy using the dark mode on your iPhone or iPad.

User of the Internet

The steps are slightly different for Web users. To enable the dark theme on YouTube, follow these steps:

This approach necessitates a YouTube sign-in, so be sure to do so.

Step 1: Press the window button and type the desired internet browser into the search dialogue box.

Step 2: Open a web browser, such as Google Chrome, Safari, or UC Browser.

Step 3: Type YouTube into the search engine and hit enter.

Step 4: Select the upper right profile section from the drop-down menu.

Step 5: Next, go to settings and activate the dark mode on the general tap.

Conclusion

I hope you appreciate YouTube Dark Mode theme option and that all of the steps work on different platforms (Android, iOS, and PC).

A lot of peoples who are using the Windows 10 version have complaint most of the time about a missing error MSVCP100.Dll. No worry, as we have provided you with the solution to how you can get rid of this issue. This version of version has released in the year 2015 July. It is provided with the best features and updates.

What is MSVCP100.Dll and Why it Occurs?

Microsoft company has modified the program in 2010 which is called Microsoft Visual Studio which also has the MSVCP100.Dll and that is a dll file whose full form is Dynamic Link Library. This library is termed as Microsoft Runtime Library. This file especially needs to run a number of games and an error occurs at the time when it is not present in-game or the folder where it is installing.

You can notice this error in such conditions:

1. Then when you are power on or shut down your Windows.
2. At the time when you are installing any of the programs.
3. At the time when you are installing any new window.
4. In case, if you have a corrupted or deleted MSVCP100.Dll due to any issue such as the presence of a virus, a failure of any program such as malware and hardware, etc.

How to Fix MSVCP100.Dll is missing in Windows 10

A lot of users get irritated with the issue MSVCP100.Dll  that’s why we have provided you with some solutions on how to get rid of this issue. If you are also the one who is using the Windows 10 version and facing this issue then carry on to the article to have some solutions to fix it. Follow the solutions step by step.

Method 1: Re-installation of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistribution Package

Most of the time, the causal reason for this error is any program that you have installed in your device and it doesn’t have sufficient files. In order to fix this, you have followed the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Look for the Windows key present on your keyboard provided with the Windows logo. Press it and click on the Control panel.

Step 2: After opening the Control panel Window, look at the top in the right corner. Where you have to locate the option View by tab and then click on the option View by category.

Step 3: Now you have to select the option Uninstall a program that is present just below the Program settings.

Step 4: Have a look, which version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable program you are having in your device.

Step 5: Now click on that version which you noticed to have in your device and then uninstall that version.

Step 6: In case, you are having any of the other versions you have to uninstall it too.

Step 7: Once you have uninstalled it successfully, now you have to download the latest and up-to-date version of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package.

Step 8: Make sure you are downloading it from Microsoft. Do not use any other website to install it.

Step 9: After downloading it successfully, you have to double-click on it and then install that file in your device.

Step 10: After installing the process is completed, restart your device once.

This method will resolve the issue. But in case you are still facing the error then move on to the next method.

Method 2: MSVCP100.Dll file restoration from the Recycle bin

Sometimes according to the report of many users, the file gets deleted from the device by mistake which may be moved into the recycle bin. But from the recycle bin the program cannot use it to carry on the work. It needs to be present in a suitable folder to work properly. In such a condition you have to install the file from your recycle bin. But make sure you are installing a virus-free file from the recycle bin. Otherwise, it will give rise to another issue.

Method 3: Use the System File Checker (SFC) command

As we told above in the article, that the issue of MSVCP100.Dll can also be caused by corrupted or outdated files. In such a condition, you can use the command System, File Checker.

Follow the steps mentioned below to do so:

Step 1: Press the combination of keys Windows key + X together in order to open the Command Prompt.

Step 2: A command prompt box will appear on your screen in which you have to type the below-mentioned command and then hit the Enter key.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: You will now have to wait for a moment until the process is completed.

Step 4: If the system will notice any of the glitches present in the files of your system at the time when the process is going on then it will replace these glitches files and the process will go on.

Step 5: Now restart your device after scanning your concludes.

At last, have a look if your error has resolved. If still not then move on and try the next step.

Method 4: Scan for Viruses/ Malware

Sometimes your files in your system get infected with viruses or malware and it prohibits the .dll file from running. In such a case, you have to run your software of anti-virus. After that have a look your issue has successfully flushed of.

Method 5: Re-install the program that is giving the error

You can try to reinstall the program that is giving the error. After performing this method successfully have a look if this trick has worked for you. No worry if not and move on to the next method.

Method 6: Go for Start-up Repair of your System

If all the above methods are unable to solve the problem, then you can try to Start-up the repair of your system. To do so, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: First of all press the Start button, then click on Settings, then click on updates and security and finally click on recovery.

Step 2: Click on the option Restart Now which is present below the Advanced startup.

Step 3: Once your device has restarted, you have to select the option Troubleshoot then Advanced option and then Startup settings and finally Restart.

Once your device has restarted, you have done it. This method will probably solve your issue.

Method 7: Reinstall Windows 10

Your last option to solve the issue is to delete the present Windows 10 application from your device and reinstall a new one. This method will surely fix the error of MSVCP100.Dll is Missing in Windows 10. But make sure to perform this step as the last solution when all the above methods are useless for you.

Conclusion

We have provided you with all the possible methods on how to fix the error MSVCP100.Dll is Missing in Windows 10. We recommend you to follow these methods in the series that we have provided. All the methods are very effective and we are pretty sure that you will be able to sort out the issue by using them.

In this article we will discuss about a not so new error. This error is most commonly known as the MSVCP140.dll is Missing Error. We will start with the definition, more specifically the technological one and then focus on explaining it in a lay man’s language, for a better understanding of the readers. Moving on with the definition we will shift our focus on the different variations of MSVCP140.dll, and will explain each of the kind with proper illustrations.

Now we all agree to the point that knowing a technological error is not enough unless we find the causes behind it and ultimately the ways to get rid of the error. The steps will also be accompanied by pictures to make the practical application of the written steps easier to implement for the readers. We make sure that by the time this article ends, the readers will gain enough knowledge about the MSVCP140.dll is Missing Error, and will successfully know the ways to sort out this problem.

What is MSVCP140.Dll?

To start with the technical definition of the MSVCP140.Dll, it will be justified if we say that msvcp140.dll basically belongs to the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2015. But to be specific we can say that msvcp140.dll is a part of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2015. Now as we have promised to decode all the technical terms to make it easy for the readers to understand, the same will be done for msvcp140.dll. MSVCP140.dll is nothing but a Microsoft C Run-time Library File which is about 625KB. The users will find the

MSVCP140.dll located in the System32 folder, which in the course of time will be installed by Microsoft Visual Studio. The primary function of the MSVCP140.dll is to aid the programs for running smoothly. These programs must be developed with Visual C++. So there are certain applications or there might be certain games, which will require the MSVCP140.dll file in the application or game installation folder respectively, for running without any interruption on the user’s device.

Different Variations of msvcp140.dll

Well to be specific about the kinds of the MSVCP140.Dll, we can classify the error faced by the users into the different varieties. The first one, to begin with, is the vcruntime140.dll. Before we move on to the error faced by the users due to the vcruntime140.dll, let us have a brief knowledge about the vcruntime140.dll.

The vcruntime140.dll is basically a Microsoft C Runtime Library Application, having an extension of OS. The vcruntime140.dll is the size of 86KB and is present in the System32 folder. It accelerates the running of some games and applications and thus is primarily important for the Visual C++ to install the vcruntime140.dll.

Well coming back to the error. We can say that there are situations where due to the fault in any of the applications, there has been a misplacement or damage or in some cases even deletion of the vcruntime140.dll file. Such actions take place only when there are the presence of some malicious software or to be specific virus affected software on the device of the user. Damage caused to the Windows registry can also cause an interruption with the normal functioning of the system by the user.

The error which the user faces in such cases is ‘The program can’t start because vcruntime140.dll is missing from your computer.’

Another variation of error which the user might face is the ‘ Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing error’. Before proceeding any further, let us provide the users with the definition.

The Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is a Microsoft Library Application which is a part of the Visual C++ Redistributable. The predicted location of the Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is actually in the System32 folder. It accelerates the running of some games and applications and thus is primarily important for the Visual C++ to install the Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll.

Well coming back to the error. We can say that there are situations where due to the fault in any of the applications, there has been a displacement or damage or in some cases even deletion of the Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll.

Such actions take place only when there is the presence of some malicious software or to be specific virus affected software on the device of the user. Damage caused to the Windows registry can also cause an interruption with the normal functioning of the system by the user.

The error which the user faces in such cases is ‘The program can’t start because Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll. is missing from your computer.’

How to Fix MSVCP140.Dll is Missing Error

 We already have an idea about the fact that The MSVCP140.dll is a consistent member or rather a part of the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015. This entire dll or Dynamic Link Library supports the smooth run of many applications or sometimes certain games in the device of the user. And thus this dll is present in the installation folder of the Visual Studio 2015.

To begin from the base we must know that The MSVCP140.dll is a Dynamic Link Library file and just like any other Dynamic Link Library file, the prime function of The MSVCP140.dll is to provide certain application or games the required instructions for the execution. Moreover, in some cases, there are chances for the MSVCP140.dll file to share certain components that will also be a part of certain applications or programs. These programs might require the components for their launching and at the same time saves an ample amount of memory space.

However, during the launch of online games applications, WordPress or some other services, the user might face an error message most commonly known as the “The program can’t start because MSVCP140.Dll is missing from your computer”.  The basic cause behind the popping up of this error message is the missing of the MSVCP140.dll file from the device of the user, and therefore the respective program is not being able to run smoothly.

To be specific there are high chances for the user to receive this error message, especially when using Skype. This is so because the new version of Skype which is the 7.33.0.104 version, requires the Microsoft Visual С++ 2015 Redistributable package, to run their Dynamic Link Libraries smoothly. So in this section, we have listed the possible solutions to this problem. There is more than one solution listed in the below headings and thus one among the solutions will surely help the user to get rid of the missing of the MSVCP140.dll file error.

Method 1: Re-installing the Microsoft Visual C ++ Redistributable Package

The MSVCP140.dll, which is a file belonging to the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015, has been assigned with the basic task of executing certain C++ applications in their provided Runtime components. So keeping in mind the importance of the MSVCP140.dll in the form of an important package for smooth execution of particular applications or some assigned programs, Microsoft will make sure that the package is automatically installed in the device of the user.

This will happen during the installation of the Windows Operating System. But always the situations might not be in favor of the user. So there are chances of something unexpected going out of the way with the package. And in case this happens then the MSVCP140.dll that will be installed in the system by the Windows Operating System, will for sure be corrupted.

Well since the package is included as a prime part of the Windows Operating System, the easiest way to resolve the problem is to uninstall the package from Microsoft and then re-install it. Well, this is the very first way the user might try to resolve the missing of the MSVCP140.dll file error.

How to Download Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package

Now after the uninstallation of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package, it now turns to further download the  Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package. Well before we move to steps for the downloading, we need to keep a few points in mind.

The very first thing to be kept in mind is that, for this downloading process, we need to trust only the official websites. There are chances for hacking and at the same time, malware, when the packages are downloaded from any third-party source. The third-party sources might be the center of various virus infections which might be harmful for the user’s device. So for the sake of the security of the user’s device, we recommend trusting the official websites only for the purpose of downloading the DLL file, and not any other sources.

Now let us follow the mentioned steps to download the package successfully from the Microsoft Official Package.

Step 1: To begin with we need to navigate to the Microsoft Download Centre in order to search for the files.

Step 2: There will an option called Download, we need to select that. The files that the user will select will depend upon the structure of the processor that is present in the system of the user. The types of structures that will be are x64 for the 64-bit structure processor and the same goes for the x86 for the structure of the processor which is 32-bit.

Step 3: After we have chosen the file depending upon the structure of the processor of the computer when need to select the option Next so that the file is downloaded on the device of the user.

Step 4: After the installation process is over,  the user is required to double-click on the file, having the extension of .exe, for the which is required to be downloaded.

Step 5: After this task is performed, there will instructions provided on the screen which are required to be followed, for the installation of the package.

Step 6: Once we are sure that the installation of the package is completed we are required to restart the Windows. The user should now make sure that the error no longer persists.

This is the best and the easiest way to resolve the MSVCP140.Dll is missing error. In case the error is gone, then the user can continue with the normal functioning with the device. And if not, then jump to the other solutions.

Method 2: Do a clean installation of the Program

Now we are here with another solution to resolve the MSVCP140.Dll is missing error. There might be chances that the error the user is facing is because of the presence of corrupted files or more specifically corrupted  MSVCP140.Dll file. Therefore in such cases usually a clean installation or rather reinstallation of the corrupted files, in this case, the MSVCP140.Dll file will resolve the error. When we reinstall the file, the corrupted one is replaced with the new correct one. And thus the error no longer exists.

Here are the steps which will help the user, to have a clean installation of the MSVCP140.Dll file.

Step 1: We need to start the step by running the Run Command. For that we need to press the Windows key + R simultaneously. This will make sure the Run command is executed.

Step 2: Once this is done, we will be provided with a Run command box. In the same Run command box where we are required to type “appwiz.cpl“. Once we are done with the typing, we are required to press the Enter key to execute the function.

Step 3: Then we can select the program for which the user is facing the error message. This selection of the program can be done by right-clicking on it.

Step 4: Once the required program is selected we need to choose the Uninstall option, to uninstall it. Once we press the uninstall option, the user will be shown a confirmation box, asking whether the user wants to continue deleting the program or not. Confirm the Yes option in the confirmation box and the program will be uninstalled from the device of the user.

Step 5: Now in the end, the user is required to restart the device, and install the original program. After the installation is completed, open the program and check whether the error persists or not.

In case the error is gone, then the user can continue with the normal functioning with the device. And if not, then jump to the other solutions.

Method 3: Run the Windows System File Checker

If you are planning to perform this solution, then surely the above two mentioned solutions were unable to resolve your problem. So in that case, it will be a clever idea to take the help of one of the most sophisticated and useful tools of Windows, most commonly known as the System File Checker or SFC.

The primary function of the System File Checker or the SFC is to detect any corrupted files present in the system and not only that but to make sure that the defected files are repaired as well. In this case, we will be using the SFC scan the device of the user and find the corrupted MSVCP140.Dll file and repair it too. This will help the user get rid of the MSVCP140.Dll is missing error.

Step 1: To start with the process we need to go to the search box of the taskbar and type ‘cmd’ there in it. This process can be done in another as well that is by pressing the Windows button, to open the search box.

Step 2:  There will be an option of Command Prompt among the other results we will get from the search. We need to right-click on that. This step will be slightly different for the Windows 7 users, for they will have to right-click on the ‘cmd’ option.

Step 3: Once this is done, there will be an option Run as administrator, we need to select that.

Step 4: There will be a command box appearing in front of the user. The user is required to type “sfc/ scannow” in the command box and then to continue the process press Enter. This is a time taking process, for in this process the detected errors will be fixed on their own after the scanning is done.

Step 5: Once the process is complete, the user no longer requires to stay in the Command Prompt Window and therefore he can close the window.

Step 6: After the user comes out of the Command Prompt, he should try to relaunch the program, he was facing error earlier. After the relaunch, check whether the error persists.

In case the error is gone, then the user can continue with the normal functioning with the device. And if not, then jump to the last solution.

Method 4: Run a Full Virus Scan of your System

The last prediction that can be made for the occurrence of the MSVCP140.Dll is missing error is due to the presence of the virus. The device used by the user might be having some virus infection which might interfere with the normal functioning of the MSVCP140.Dll. The errors that the user might be facing can be false errors which are caused due to the presence of infected programs on the device. In such cases, the following steps should be performed, to get rid of the virus infected programs and continue with the MSVCP140.Dll executing its functions.

The user is required to Run a complete anti-virus or virus scan for the whole Windows device. But make sure, a good Anti Malware Program is used. This process will be a bit time taking so hold your patience. The user should also keep in mind that the Anti Malware Program which is present as in-build in the device, might not be strong enough to handle the situation.

Specially speaking, the Windows Defender which is present in the system as the in build Anti Malware Program, might not always be efficient enough to perform the task single handily for the user. In such cases, the users are always advised to choose options from a different genre of antivirus. Some of the popular ones include Avira, Kaspersky, AVG, and Panda or Norton.

After the scanning process is finally successfully completed, the MSVCP140.Dll is missing error is expected to resolve on its own. Make sure the user restarts the system and, relaunch the program, and it is sure that it will no longer have any such errors.

Conclusion

In this article, we have discussed about the MSVCP140.Dll is missing error. Starting from the definition, to the causes and their solutions, we have taken a complete dig at making the readers informed about the MSVCP140.Dll is missing error. So if there are people facing the MSVCP140.Dll is missing error , then this article will surely be a help to them.

There is no doubt that it becomes frustrating for everyone when the error pops up in between the task. Error Loading Player: No Playable Sources Found is one such error that gives you trouble. There are many users facing the same, and there is no need to get worried if you are also the one, as you will surely be able to solve the issue after applying the fixes we are going to discuss below. There are different reasons behind this error and here, we are going to solve out this error with every possible way out there. So, before beginning let’s have a clear understanding of the reasons behind the occurrence of this error.

Why Does Error Loading Player No Playable Sources Found Error Occur

Error Loading Player No Playable Sources Found Error occurs mostly during streaming videos and audios on your browser even in the presence of an excellent internet connection. There are several reasons behind this error, most common among them are:

Browser’s cache

Your browser’s cache might be the reason behind this error.  If your browser is overloaded with the collection of data, then your browser will stop you from playing video and audio, and this leads to the error to occur. In such a case, clearing your browsing data can help you in resolving the issue.

Outdated versions of Browser

If you are using an outdated version of the browser, then the error is obvious to occur as it will not allow new functions of your application to work. In this case, you need to update your browser to the newest version available.

Older version of Flash Drive

Using an older version of the flash drive is the most common reason behind this issue. So, in this case, the user will not be able to stream online videos, and upgrading it to a newer version can help in resolving the issue.

How to Fix Error Loading Player: No Playable Sources Found Error

Fixing the Error Loading Player: No Playable Sources Found error is an easy task, what you need to do is to simply follow the solutions below and apply the one which suits you the best.

Method 1: Allow Flash To Run

This method is the most useful one in solving this error. When you visit a website that uses Flash, you see a “Plugin blocked” message at the right side of Chrome’s address bar. In this scenario, you just need to allow the flash to run which can be done by changing the settings. Follow these instructions to proceed further:

Step 1: Open Chrome and click the lock icon at the left side of the address bar, select the Site Settings option.

Step 2: From the Permissions section, find Flash, and click on Ask(default). A drop-down menu will appear, choose the option Allow.

Now, your browser can use online resources that use Flash Player. Hopefully, this will solve the error as this is the most effective method. If you are still facing the same issue, try out the next method.

Method 2: Reinstall Adobe Flash Player

Uninstalling and then reinstalling the Adobe Flash Player can help in resolving the issue. Follow the below steps to do so:

Uninstalling

Step 1: Press the Start menu and search Control Panel. Open it and from the Programs section, select the Uninstall a Program option.

Step 2: Right-click on Adobe Flash Player and select the Uninstall option.

This will uninstall the Adobe Flash Player from your PC, now you need to install it again.

Re-installing

Step 1: Go to the browser and type Adobe Flash Player. Access the Adobe official web page and download the latest version of Flash Player for your version of Windows.

Step 2: Download the software and click on the downloaded file to run the installer. Now, follow all the on-screen prompts and complete the installation process.

Now, restart your PC and check whether the issue has been resolved or not.

Method 3: Clear Browser History

The issue can also be resolved by clearing the browser’s history, as overloading can stop you from streaming videos and audios. Clearing the browser’s history can be done by following the below steps:

Step 1: Open Chrome, and click the three dots next to your profile image. Choose the option History and then again History from the sub-menu, or you can simply press Ctrl + H to open it.

Step 2: Select Clear browsing data option from the left panel and you will get the choice to clear your browsing data for a range of dates and times. To delete all your history, choose the option all time. Click on Delete and the item will get deleted from your Chrome history.

If clearing the history does not prove useful in removing the error, you are recommended to try out the next method.

Method 4: Update Google Chrome Browser

Updating the Google Chrome Browser from an older version to a newer one can help you in resolving the issue. If you are also using an older version, then you are recommended to update it by following the instructions below:

Step 1: At the top-right corner of chrome, you will find the Customise menu icon, it looks like three vertical black dots, click it.

Step 2: Click on Help and then About Google Chrome option. As soon as the About Chrome windows open, it will automatically start to check if there are any updates available for Chrome. If updates are available it will start to download them itself and you don’t need to do anything to start this process.

Step 3: After completion of the downloading process, install the updates. Once this is done, click the Relaunch button to complete this process. Clicking it will restart Chrome.

Step 4: After relaunching Chrome, you will have the latest version and now it will tell you that Google Chrome is up to date.

This will update your Google Chrome browser and hopefully, the error will disappear after this.

Method 5: Add Flash Exceptions

Using flash exceptions can help in getting rid of the error. You just need to follow the instructions below in order to proceed:

Step 1: Open the browser and click on the customize menu icon. Select Settings from the menu. In Chrome’s Settings page, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Show advanced settings option.

Step 2: Under the Privacy section, click the Content Settings option and scroll down to get the Flash option. Alternatively, you can type chrome://settings/content in the address bar to reach the page.

Step 3: To manage the list of websites that you have given permission to run Flash, click the “Manage Exceptions” button under Flash. You will then get a list of websites and here you can specify the websites that are allowed to run Flash.

Hopefully, this method has helped you in fixing the issue. But, if the issue still persists, there is no need to worry as there are many more solutions to fix the issue. So, move on to the next method.

Method 6: Update Windows to Latest Version

If none of the above methods helped in getting rid of the issue, then it is highly probable that this problem is due to an older version of Windows. In such a condition, you need to update Windows to the latest version. For doing so, go through the instructions below:

Step 1: Go to Settings by pressing Windows key + I hotkey. Click on Update and Security.

Step 2: Click on Check for Updates option. This will check for available updates for your PC. If updates are found, they will be shown. Downloading and installing updates will begin automatically.

After completion of the process, restart your PC and check whether the issue has been resolved or it still persists.

Method 7: Enter Safe Mode Using Networking

Safe mode is the best way to resolve issues that interferes with the normal functioning of your PC. It is considered as one of the most effective methods in dealing with such kind of errors. Many users find it helpful in solving this issue and regaining normal working. So, try to get rid of the error by entering the Safe Mode using networking, and here is how to proceed:

Step 1: Open the Run window by pressing Windows key + R. Type msconfig and press Enter.

Step 2: Click on the Boot tab and from the Boot Options section, check the Safe Boot option. By doing so, the options below it will get activated. From the options, check Network and press Ok to save the changes.

Now, restart your PC and check whether the error pops up or not. If it still persists, try out the next method.

Method 8: Check Out for Viruses

If your website contains some virus, then it is obvious for this kind of errors to occur and halt the functioning, making you unable to stream videos and audios with the Error Loading Player: No Playable Source found an error. If this is the case, we recommend you to use antivirus software and firewall to remove the virus on the website you are using and hence solving the issue. If you don’t want to use the antivirus and firewalls, you can temporarily disable them or you can also uninstall them after removing the virus.

Method 9: Turn off ActiveX Filtering (Only for Internet Explorer Users)

If you are using Internet Explorer, then try to turn off ActiveX Filtering, as many Internet Explorer users are able to get rid of this error by doing so. Here is how to turn off the ActiveX filtering:

Step 1: Open Internet Explorer and select the gear icon located at the upper-right corner of the window. Select Safety from the drop-down menu.

Step 2: When the sub-menu appears, locate the option ActiveX Filtering. If there is a checkmark next to it, then ActiveX Filtering is enabled. Click on the checkbox to uncheck the option. This will turn off the ActiveX filtering.

By doing so, you can turn off the ActiveX filtering and this will help you in getting rid of the error.

Method 10: Switch to a different internet browser

It might be possible that the trouble is specific to the browser you are using. If your browser is not supporting or giving access to the Flash Player, then the error is obvious to occur.  If it is so, then try using a different internet browser to solve this issue. Moreover, try using reliable browsers such as Google Chrome (recommended), Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera. If you find videos and audios working properly with some different browser, then it is clear that the browser you were using before was either not supporting the Flash Player or contains some bugs.

Method 11: Launching in Incognito Mode

If you have reached so far without being able to solve the issue, then you are left with only one option i.e. try opening your website in Incognito Mode. It sounds absurd but using Incognito mode is the simplest and the most effective method in resolving this issue.

There might be some third party extensions halting the functioning of the Flash Player, and hence making you unable to stream videos and audios on your browser. When you open your website in Incognito Mode, it will disable all third-party extensions. If everything works fine, then it is clear that the problem is within the extensions, and disabling them one by one will help you in getting rid of this issue. After removing all the extensions, restart your PC to save the changes.

Here is how to launch Incognito Mode:

Step 1: Open Chrome on your PC. At the top right corner, click the customize menu with the vertical black dots.

Step 2: From the options, select the New Incognito Window option. A new window will open up.

There is also use a keyboard shortcut to open an Incognito window for Windows, Linux, or Chrome users i.e.  Press Ctrl + Shift + N.

Conclusion

Finally, we have discussed all the possibilities as well as relevant methods to solve the issue. Hopefully, you will be able to get out of the error just like all other users who have been benefitted by following these methods.  Moreover, if you are still unable to fix the issue, then we recommend you to contact an experienced technician for further help.

The printer acts as hardware as well as a software device. It gives the feature to connect with PC either by wire or without wire but sometimes you have encountered the error of printer driver is unavailable on Windows 10. When you connect the printer with PC you receive a notification by which you know that printer has been successfully linked with PC and ready to work. When the notification doesn’t appear even after linking PC and printer successfully then there might be some error due to which the notification doesn’t pop-up.

Here are some of the reason due to which notification does n’t appear:

• Printer driver: It is the main issue that led to this issue, sometimes the printer driver gets corrupted due to the viruses and malware.
• Missing printer driver is also a problem, sometimes you have printer driver but you failed to install the Printer driver in your PC.
• The corrupted window also led to the unavailable of the Printer driver.
• Some silly mistakes can also cause the unavailable of the printer driver i.e. The wire which you use to connect the printer and computer maybe it is not properly connected.

Here I am going to show you all the possible and efficient methods, which fixes the printer driver’s unavailability. Here is the list of the method which we are going to work on it.

Method 1: Unplug and Restart the Printer

Some silly mistakes can also cause the unavailable of the printer driver i.e. The wire which you use to connect the printer and computer maybe it is not properly connected is one of the silly mistakes. You can fix the printer driver error by plug in the wire again after unplugging for 30 seconds and restart the printer is also a wise move to fix the error.

Method 2: Check all the Connection

The wire which you use to connect the printer and computer maybe it is not properly connected. Sometimes it might be the USB port issue in which the cable has been connected so make sure to change the USB port. You must go for this method as it is a simple and basic method. I hope you can fix the printer driver. if not then don’t worry there are plenty of many methods too.

Method 3: Look for the Wireless Options

If your printer does support the wireless connection option then make sure to check the WIFI of the printer and switch it On in case it is Off for this you can check the instruction and read the manual which comes with the printer. As it helps you to connect the printer with other devices for example Pc s, mobiles, and tablets. In case you are unable to On the Wi-Fi of the printer, to do so. Check out the manufacture website and follow all steps that have been given on the website to On the Wi-Fi option in your printer.

Method 4: Remove the Printer Driver

It is another simple method, you need to remove the printer driver to fix the error. Sometimes you have seen that printer driver is unavailable on the window in that situation just remove the printer driver, here are some steps to follow:

Step 1: Press the window button option menu appears to display then click on the control panel.

Step 2: Search devices and printer in the control panel, click on it.

Step 3: In the printer tab, click on the remote devices.

Step 4: Then remove the printer driver.

By following these few steps you can remove the Printer Driver, results to fix the error.

Method 5: Reinstall the Printer Driver

Reinstallation is the always better move to fix this error and soon you able to catch the pop on the PC when you connected the printer with PC. there is a chance the printer device you install did not install due to some of the reasons i.e. missing files, you interrupt the installation process, corrupted files, and Viruses. here I am going to show you some of the steps to fix the error by just re-installing the printer driver.

So the first phase is the removal of the printer driver.

Step 1: Press the window button option menu appears to display then click on the control panel.

Step 2: Search devices and printer in the control panel, click on it.

Step 3: In the printer tab, click on the remote devices.

Step 4: And then remove the printer driver.

In the 2nd phrase, we reinstall the printer driver:

Step 1: Press the window button option menu appears to display then click on the control panel.

Step 2: Search devices and printer in the control panel, click on it.

Step 3: Then click add printer.

Step 4: Make sure to connect the printer and PC

Step 5: Follow the instruction while installing whereas don’t interrupt the installation process for successfully installing the printer driver

I hope this method works and you can fix the printer driver.

Method 6: Refresh with the Latest Printer Driver

Here are some of the latest printer brand which is available on the market and installing the printer driver in your PC before using it otherwise you are not able to get notified of the printer even after connecting the printer and PC.

H.P. Printer Canon Printer Epson Printer Brother Printer Samsung Printer

A. HP Printer Driver

HP stands for Hewlett-Packard, it is one of the prominent brands which start from the US and it provides some of cost-efficient and good quality product moreover you received the genuine printer driver disk from the company itself.

1. Canon Printer driver

The first thing in your mind when you heard canon is the camera so not only they build wonder-full and most moderate cameras they build the camera too. They provide high incentives for cash printers.it also provide various scanning option.

2. Epson printer driver

Epson not only manufactures printer but they also manufacture projectors, whereas the thing they manufacturer stand out from the other market irrespective either it is a printer or projector but according to most of the user they find the Epson printer more problematic issue in the windows than any other printer.

3. Brother Printer

Brother Printer provides one of the most prominent printers in India. They not only provide great quality but also their product possesses (printer) good quality compatible cartridge. Believe me, if you will buy a printer of this brand you will never regret it as of it, as it provides great build in quality moreover they never compromised the quality of the print. According to most of the users, they gave positive reviews of this brand and most of them never faced any issue while connecting the printer and computer.

4. Samsung Printer driver

Samsung is a tech brand which is famous for mobiles due to people s’ love they are manufacturing all the tech product some are Printer, mobiles, Ipad, laptop, desktop, headphone, and many other products. Introduce your printer to your PC by installing the printer driver so that you can successfully connect the PC with the printer.

Method 7: Update window with all available

The regular update makes your window healthy irrespective of your windows version means you can avoid all the missing files, viruses by just updating your windows and sometimes the small error get fixed which included your printer driver issue here are some of the steps for all type of latest windows.

1. Windows 10

It is the latest window which is available in the market. here are some steps to update it

Step 1: Press window button in the search option type “Check for update”.

Step 2: The updates option appears on your display.

Step 3: The updating of the window start by following the instruction and make sure to restart your pc just after updating the window.

2. Window 8

Here are some steps to update window 8

Step 1: Press window button in search option type” Check for update”

Step 2: The updates option appears on your display.

Step 3: The updating of the window start by following the instruction and don’t interrupt the updating process, you can also print the file for your satisfaction.

I hope you can update the windows and hope you fix your error.

Method 8: Utilize troubleshooter

Troubleshooter is one of the solutions to fix error whereas the printer driver error can also be solved by troubleshooter. To go further you need to connect your PC and printer. then open “aka.ms/diag_printer10” this link in your web browser and download the dialogue box. Run the troubleshooter and follow the given instruction that has been shown in your display don’t interrupt the process.

Method 9: Reset the Print Spooler

The printer spooler is responsible for all the processes while printing the file. Also, it is responsible for connecting the printer with PC one of the ways is to clear the spooler files followed by resetting. Here I am going to show you a couple of steps to fix the printer driver.

Step 1: Press “window”+ “r” button altogether dialogue box appear in the bottom left corner of the display

Step 2: Type “msc” in the run and press enter

Step 3: The menu appears in your display, find print spooler.

Step 4: Next, disable the service.

Step 5: In the search box; Enter; – %WINDIR%\system32\spool\printers and then delete all the files.

I hope you have done all the steps carefully.

Method 10: Change the status of Printer

If your printer possesses the advanced feature of connecting the printer via Wi-Fi. Then see whether your printer is switched On or Off. In case, it is Off then make sure to switch On. Make sure to connect the printer and laptop on the same network then you can try to change the status of the printer by following the steps below:

Step 1: Press window button

Step 2: In the search box type “Printer and Scanners”.

Step 3: Select the printer of which you want to change the status and then click on the open queue.

Step 4: In the printer option click on the printer offline.

Step 5: Confirm the following steps so that the status of the printer will be set to be online.

We recommend you to remove all the devices and set up again.

This is all the possible and working method as shown above and I hope one of the methods able to fix the Printer driver. The result is, you can get notified when you connected the printer and PC.