ASO Help Guide - Boost PC Performance | Systweak https://www.systweak.com/blogs/aso-help-guide/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:03:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://cdn.systweak.com/content/wp/bg_systweak_com/uploads/2024/06/Favicon-Black.png ASO Help Guide - Boost PC Performance | Systweak https://www.systweak.com/blogs/aso-help-guide/ 32 32 Ways to Fix Server Error in ‘/’ Application in Chrome https://www.systweak.com/blogs/server-error-in-application-in-chrome/ https://www.systweak.com/blogs/server-error-in-application-in-chrome/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 15:47:23 +0000 https://www.systweak.com/blogs/?p=22202 Are you looking for a fix for the Server Error in ‘/’ Application runtime error? To troubleshoot the issue, restart the server using IIS on Windows. Search for Administrative Tools. Here, you will find your IIS Manager. Launch it to find more details about the issue. Open the Internet Information Service Manager > select the… Continue reading Ways to Fix Server Error in ‘/’ Application in Chrome

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Are you looking for a fix for the Server Error in ‘/’ Application runtime error?

To troubleshoot the issue, restart the server using IIS on Windows. Search for Administrative Tools. Here, you will find your IIS Manager. Launch it to find more details about the issue. Open the Internet Information Service Manager > select the server from the left pane > restart it and relaunch Chrome.

This fix has worked for most users. However, if you still face the error, we have other workable fixes listed below. Click here to jump to the fix.  Please add the jumper link so that when the user clicks on it directly goes to the fixes.

Several users have faced server errors on Chrome while visiting a website. There are several contributing factors to this. However, two of the most common culprits are IIS and ASP.NET.

Other than these, sometimes even the most common issues, such as –

Misconfigured Chrome settings

Corrupt browser data

Server error with the website, etc.

Are responsible for the Server Error in ‘/’ Application while using Chrome.  If you are wondering if there is a way to fix the error, this post is just what you need.

In this one, let us look at some fixes that will help you with the error.

How to Fix Server Error in ‘/’ Application in Chrome? WORKING WAYS!

Troubleshooting an issue becomes easy when you know the core areas to look for. In this case, we have already made it clear that Server Error in ‘/’ Application usually appears due to one of the following reasons –

  • Corrupt cookies and cache/browsing data.
  • Internal server errors in the Website.
  • Browser settings error.
  • Internet Information Service on Windows.
  • .NET Category Library.

To ensure all these factors are checked and resolved, we have curated a series of fixes you can try. The following list includes them all.

Fix 1 – Restart Server using IIS on Windows

If the Server Error in ‘/’ Application is on one of your hosted servers, you can instantly resolve it by restarting it. To do so, you must have IIS on your Windows PC. If you host your website from the same PC, you can find IIS in the Control Panel’s administrative tools.

Step 1 – Open the Start menu on your Desktop and search for Administrative tools.

Step 2—You may find your IIS Manager there. Launch it to find more details about it.

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Step 3—After opening the Internet Information Service Manager on your screen, select the server from the left pane and then choose the restart option from the context menu on the screen.

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After the restart is over, try launching Chrome again, only this time. You may not find a Server Error in the ‘/’ Application in the browser.

Fix 2 – Clear Browser Data

You should clear all your browser data if the Server Error in ‘/’ Application error keeps appearing on Chrome. Usually, you can use internal means to clear cookies and cache on the browser. However, that may not be enough when we talk about errors as severe as Server Error in the ‘/’ Application in Chrome.

You need an external application that wipes your browser data to make it brand new. This allows better optimization, making it work independently. We highly recommend using the Advanced System Optimizer’s Privacy Protector to fix the error. All you have to do is –

Step 1 – Download and install the Advanced System Optimizer.

Step 2 – Navigate to the Security and Privacy tab from the left pane.

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Step 3 – Launch the Privacy Protector module from available options.

Step 4—Click the Start Privacy Scan button to initiate the search for all browser data on your PC.

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Step 5 – The search results will have 5 tabs for all the regions of data from your PC, including MS Office, browsers, etc. You should instantly navigate to the browsers tab and clear all data.

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Simply use the clean button on your screen to clear all the data that may be gathered. Once this data is wiped, try relaunching Chrome to use the server, and you will find that the Server Error in the ‘/’ Application will not appear.

Fix 3 – Reset Chrome

If clearing the browser data did not cut it, you should focus on resetting it to default settings. Here’s how you do it –

Step 1 – Go to the URL section of your browser and search for chrome://settings/reset.

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Step 2 – Click on Restore Settings to the original defaults from the opened page.

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Step 3 – Relaunch Chrome and then visit your server to check if the error persists.

Fix 4 – Verify the .NET Version in Use

Another special factor that must be paid attention to is the .NET version you are using. It is crucial to have a supported version in use; otherwise, errors such as the Server error in the’/’ application will be common.

Step 1 – Open the IIS manager as shown in method 1.

Step 2 – Navigate to the Application Pool via the left Window Panel on your screen.

Step 3 – Right-click on the application and then click on Basic Settings

application error: a server-side exception has occurred (see the server logs for more information)

Step 4 – To find a Pop-Up Window, select the desired .NET version and confirm it.

Other than these fixes, in case you find that the server error ‘/’ is a 404 not found error, you must try changing the URL a bit for the same. If you are experiencing the issue specifically in Chrome, uninstall and reinstall it. Please check on other browsers before finishing the troubleshooting, as sometimes it is the MIME error. You also need to specify the MIME for a file to fetch in the server.

Try these fixes to solve the Server Error in ‘/’ Application in Chrome. Asking the server admin for more troubleshooting can be a good alternative if you do not want to work on it manually. And if you are the admin, good luck with these fixes!

Thanks for reading; I’ll catch you in the next one! Remember to drop us a comment!

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How to Fix File System Errors on Windows https://www.systweak.com/blogs/fix-file-system-errors-on-windows/ https://www.systweak.com/blogs/fix-file-system-errors-on-windows/#respond Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:55:29 +0000 https://www.systweak.com/blogs/?p=12184 When you use a PC more often, the chances of storage drives getting affected are higher. This high usage can cause wear and tear, leading to different types of errors considered as file system errors. While they seem just another Windows error, they are more than that. File system errors can cause serious problems with… Continue reading How to Fix File System Errors on Windows

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When you use a PC more often, the chances of storage drives getting affected are higher. This high usage can cause wear and tear, leading to different types of errors considered as file system errors.

While they seem just another Windows error, they are more than that. File system errors can cause serious problems with your computer’s storage and processing. Some of the issues you may encounter because of it are: –

  1. Facing issues in accessing your crucial files and documents.
  2. Degraded PC’s performance and user experience.
  3. Slow read and write speed, resulting in compromised performance.

Hence, eradicating system file errors is the best way to keep your PC performance glitch-free.

But how can these errors be fixed? Well, they can be fixed using the best PC cleanup tool like Advanced System Optimizer. However, before we learn how to use the tool, it is important to learn more about file system errors.

What are File System Errors?

File system errors are fatal for Windows, and they can interrupt basic yet crucial processes on your PC. Moreover, they are displayed with the following codes, and each refers to the corresponding error –

  1. File System Error (2018375670) – Related too Bad Sectors on a Disk or its integrity.
  2. File System Error (1073741819) – Refers to an error with registries of your PC’s UAC account settings or corrupt system files.
  3. File System Error (2147219196) – Occur due to an error with the Universal Windows Platform on your PC.

Though the above errors are different, they have one thing in common: corrupt files and registries. And it happens when your disk drive is overused. Moreover, they can bother you as they often prevent you from carrying out important processes.

Luckily, there’s nothing to worry as in this blog, we will learn how to rectify file system errors.

3 Effective Ways to Fix File System Errors on Windows

Now that you are aware of the different file system errors and their reasons, let’s look at ways to fix them.

Let’s begin!

Fix 1 – Run a Disk Check

To check for disk errors, Windows give the option of disk check. What it does is, it scans your hard drive for errors and looks for ways to fix them. Check Disk utility is important as it can also help in managing hard disk health and maintenance factors on your PC.

To initiate this check disk process, all you have to do is –

Step 1 – Open your Command Prompt window with Administrator rights. The best way to do it is by searching for the program in the start menu and running it as administrator.

command prompt

Step 2 – In the Command Prompt Window, use the command chkdsk c: /f and then hit enter.

C is the drive letter where Windows is installed. If you have Windows installed on some other partition, please replace the driver letter.

Step 3 – This will initiate the check disk utility on your PC. it will start scanning the drive you mentioned and eventually yield results.

c prompt

However, if you want to scan the drive currently in use, it will allow you to schedule the scan on reboot. Press Y to schedule the scan.

Once you restart your computer, you will find an automated disk check running. Make sure you do not press any key on your keyboard as it might postpone the scan for the next time. When your PC turns on, the issue should be fixed. Check the process that was causing the error to ensure.

If the check disk utility cannot fix your error, move on to the next fix.

Fix 2 – System File Checker & DISM

Both are utility tools on Windows& work best when deployed together.

If the issue is related to corrupt files, running the SFC is enough to fix it. However, to be sure, the second step is to deploy the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool, or DISM command.

To run these tools, follow these steps –

  • Open your Windows Command Prompt with Administrator rights using your start menu search option. You can also use Windows + X as a shortcut to find it in the quick-access menu.
  • In the Command Prompt first, use the sfc command. Type sfc/scannow in the command prompt and hit enter.

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  • This will initiate the scan. You can minimize the command prompt window while the scan is running, as it may take some time to finish.

If any errors are detected they will be automatically fixed. However, even after that if the issue persists, run the DISM command. It will find the corrupt files and replace them with the help of Windows Updates. Here’s how you initiate DISM.

  • In the command prompt window, type the following commands and hit enter after each of them.

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

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  • After entering these commands, wait for DISM to run and fix the issue.
  • Once the process has ended, reboot your PC.

After restarting, go to the same process showing the error to check if it was fixed. Usually, it fixes every file system error on the PC. However, if that didn’t work, move on to the third fix!

Fix 3 – Use Disk Tools by Advanced System Optimizer

Advanced System Optimizer is an allrounder in troubleshooting and fixing PC errors. It can help with system file errors. The tool provides a dedicated pool of resources to handle your disk-related errors.

Here’s how you can fix file system errors using Advanced System Optimizer –

  • Download the application (button below) and install it on your PC if you do not have it already.
  • Run the application, and from the left panel, click on Disk Cleaner and Optimizers.

Advanced System Optimizer

  • You’ll find the Disk Tools option in the list. Click on it to find more tools to fix your problem.

disk cleaner optimizer

  • In the Disk Tools option, you’ll find a scan now option. Click on it to simply examine your hard disk for errors. It will also fix the issues when it finds them and gives you an overall summary of what happened.

disk doctor

  • When you click on Scan now, you will find a pop-up asking you to choose the type of analysis. If you have tried the first two fixes and haven’t gotten your solution, I suggest you opt for a Thorough analysis. Though if you are working on something important and prefer not to restart your PC, use the Normal analysis.

analyze options

  • You can also refer to the descriptions of the scan modes for reference. Once you have chosen, click on scan now to initiate the process.
  • Remember that if you only have one partition and want to run the scan, you may need to schedule it for a reboot, as it cannot scan your drive when it’s in use.
  • Give the process some time to finish. As soon as it finishes, check for the issue to confirm it is resolved.

The tool has many benefits, as you can also use it to run disk cleanup on your Windows PC.  However, the best one is its accessibility and functionality. Even basic PC users can make the most out of the tool.

Fix File System Errors in No Time!

These three are the best ways to resolve file system problems on your Windows PC. If you don’t have a lot of time or don’t want to go the manual route, I suggest you download the Advanced Driver Updater and let the tool do all the work for you.

File system errors can be difficult to spot and fix. I hope these fixes get the job done for you. In the comments, let me know the best fix for daily system errors from the three listed. That also brings us to the end of this post. Good luck!

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High-End PC Running Slow? Here are the Things that Need to be Fixed! https://www.systweak.com/blogs/high-end-pc-running-slow-here-are-the-fixes/ https://www.systweak.com/blogs/high-end-pc-running-slow-here-are-the-fixes/#respond Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:00:53 +0000 https://www.systweak.com/blogs/?p=11511 With the advancement in technology and resources available, applications and software have become more intense. Most users for running applications flawlessly and playing games have started going for high-end PCs with heavy configurations. The manufacturers of PCs and laptops have understood the requirements and are focusing on pushing products with high-end configurations at a budget.… Continue reading High-End PC Running Slow? Here are the Things that Need to be Fixed!

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With the advancement in technology and resources available, applications and software have become more intense. Most users for running applications flawlessly and playing games have started going for high-end PCs with heavy configurations. The manufacturers of PCs and laptops have understood the requirements and are focusing on pushing products with high-end configurations at a budget.

Having a high-end PC makes running all the applications possible. However, PCs with 16GB RAM can also hang when not used properly. Don’t be shocked; any PC user be it a high-end user or one with decent PC specs, can experience degraded performance.

But how? That is what we are going to address in this post. If you are using a high-end PC and still facing slowing down issues, the issue lies in optimizing resources. Let’s discuss this further and find optimal solutions to it.

What Causes a High-End PC to Slow Down?

Spending money on resources is only helpful if you don’t know how to utilize them best. If you know how to create an optimized pattern, you can handle a PC. Whether you are a light user who performs a specific task daily or you are someone using a PC with 4 GB or 16 GB RAM, every PC needs to be optimized.

Reasons for above-average Resources to slow down –

1. Too Many Startup Applications

When your PC boots up, the operating system runs alongside the startup application. This consumes PC resources like RAM and disk even before the PC runs stably, making it laggy and slow.

2. Multiple Background Processes

While running a game or a CPU-intensive application, you need the resources to be free. You can not have multiple heavy processes running in the background and use another heavy application, as it affects the performance.

3. Malware Issues & Lack of Security

With a high-end spec PC, performance issues are often observed only because of a lack of security and malware attacks. When your PC is in continuous touch with the internet, and you keep using multiple removable devices, the chances of malware issues are higher.

4. Hard Drive Errors & Fragmentation

When you use a high-capacity hard drive, but the usage is extreme, the continuous spinning of the drive may cause a few issues that slow it down. Not to mention, fragmentation is a common problem that can be seen.

5. Issues With Power-Supply/ Battery

The performance might be degraded if you use a laptop solely on the battery. On the other hand, if there is an issue with the power supply, you might experience performance issues.

Looking at these reasons, we can say most issues are user-generated. This means it is all about how you use your PC and optimize the usage pattern.

How to Fix Slow High-End Computer

Now that we have cracked the reason. Let us talk about the fixes for each of them individually.

Fix 1 – Manage Your Startup Applications

As an individual who has invested in a high-end PC, it might be challenging to understand that startup applications need to be managed to optimize a PC.

Managing your PC’s startup speed is the best way to reduce the instant stress on your CPU when it boots up. To manage your startup application, all you have to do is –

  • Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc on your keyboard to bring up the Task Manager.
  • In the Task Manager, click on the left top button for options.

task manager

  • In the opened menu, look for startup applications.
  • Change the enabled status of applications to disabled.

task manager process

  • You can keep a few applications enabled that are useful to you.

In the end, you have to decide whether the application that runs at your startup is worth it. Optimizing the startup is the first thing you should pay attention to if your PC turns on slowly or takes time to work smoothly.

Fix 2 – Check Task Manager for Resources Intensive Applications

While using heavy applications, ensure you do not have any other applications running in the background. Since you already have a PC with a good configuration, you can have background applications. However, tracking those applications’ CPU and memory usage can resolve the issue well.

Here’s what you have to do –

  • Open Task Manager on Your PC. ( use the same shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Esc as used in the first fix).
  • In the Task Manager, you can find all the data related to which application uses the highest RAM or disk.

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  • If an application running in the background takes up a lot of resources, end the process immediately and continue using your current application.

With that, you can create a pattern and understand which applications, when running together, causes your PC to slow down. Use the data collected and keep your background processes limited to those your PC can handle. After all, even the most high-end PCs have a threshold.

Fix 3 – Use a PC Optimizer Application

Looking at the mentioned issues, if there’s one thing you can infer, the lack of optimization causes issues. No matter how heavy resources you PC have, they won’t work well if they are not optimized.

To optimize your PC to its best shape, I recommend using Advanced System Optimizer.

Download and install Using the Button Below

Why specifically Advanced System Optimizer? The PC optimization tool has all the features you want in a PC cleaning tool. Everything from security to application management can be smoothly done using it.

The application offers multiple tools, such as –

  • Smart PC Care scans the PC for overall optimization.

Advanced System Optimizer

  • Disk Cleaner for optimized disk usage and removal of all the system anomalies.

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  • Startup applications manager for managing and optimizing bootup.

regular maintenance

  • Malware protection and privacy tools.

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And so on. The application can help fix almost every issue your PC might face. Download today and see the difference for yourself. The tool also optimizes and manages memory and your system cache, allowing you to feel free to use the PC without any lag.

Conclusion-

You saw the reasons and the solutions for a PC TuneUP. If there’s a crux to this post, it solely depends on how you use and optimize your PC rather than having high-end hardware. Be wise, spend your money accordingly, and ensure your chosen resources are optimizers so your high-end PCs do not lag.

That’s all for this post. I hope you found the information helpful. Good Luck!

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What is Registry Optimizer https://www.systweak.com/blogs/what-is-registry-optimizer/ https://www.systweak.com/blogs/what-is-registry-optimizer/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:53:33 +0000 https://www.systweak.com/blogs/?p=11204 What does Registry Optimizer do? Registry Cleaner and Optimizer eliminate obsolete registry entries and fragmentation. Thereby, giving you a fresh new registry without holes and redundant data. Using the Registry Optimizer regularly you can improve your productivity and keep the PC running at its best. Advantages of Registry Optimizer Cleans obsolete registry entries. Defrags fragmented… Continue reading What is Registry Optimizer

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What does Registry Optimizer do?

Registry Cleaner and Optimizer eliminate obsolete registry entries and fragmentation. Thereby, giving you a fresh new registry without holes and redundant data. Using the Registry Optimizer regularly you can improve your productivity and keep the PC running at its best.

Advantages of Registry Optimizer

  • Cleans obsolete registry entries.
  • Defrags fragmented Windows registry 
  • Improves system and application response time.
  • It saves memory as the registry is no longer fragmented.
  • It enhances the boot time.
  • Prevents registry corruption.

Read Also: How To Clean Invalid Registry Entries on Windows – 10

What is Windows Registry?

The registry is key in configuring and controlling Windows 11/10/8/7 machines. It is the repository for both system-wide and per-user settings. Moreover, the data in the registry is stored in more than one file; each is called a hive.

Windows and most programs store their configuration data in the registry. Over time, as programs are used, installed, and uninstalled, the registry becomes fragmented. This creates obsolete registry entries that need to be cleaned.

Think of Registry Database as a chart with rows and columns in a big queue. When an entry is removed, a new entry is made into a blank field with no data. This is why it still occupies the same amount of space as before. This is done to save information in the same place.

Therefore, when new items are added to the registry, they are added at the bottom of a queue. So over time, the registry ends up with many blank cells. This situation is similar to disk fragmentation, which occurs when the system creates and deletes files on the disk. This simple image can also explain it.

 Windows Registry

This significantly impacts the performance of Windows and programs that heavily use the registry. It is most evident at boot time and when running programs that use many COM classes (such as Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Visual Studio, and commercial software). Data is written to the registry whenever you install the software, so it can be uninstalled later.

When to Use Registry Cleaner and Optimizer?

Even though new software is yet to be installed over time, Windows Registry grows as most programs store their Data in it. This is why every update to the registry extends Windows Registry, as old data is deleted and new information is inserted. This makes the windows slow and decreases the response of programs.

To solve all these problems, we recommend you clean obsolete registry entries and defrag the registry:

  • Every 30 days.
  • When new software is installed.
  • When existing software is uninstalled or removed.

How much space I will gain

This is a challenging question. Besides space optimization, there are other benefits. Data is fully defragmented and linear. So the access is fast, which results in better response time.

Sometimes the space benefits will only be 1% to 3% of the total registry size. But we will get a complete linear registry without fragmentation or insufficient data.

In our tests on Windows 11/10/8/7, where registry size is sometimes above 25 MB, the space benefit 768 KB 3%, which is approx 1 MB, is also a considerable performance improvement. It saves 1 MB of precious memory and has vast performance improvement.

Read Also: Disk Defragmenter on Windows 7 Not Working. Here’s What to do!

Steps to clean and optimize the registry

Cleaning and optimizing the registry is a two-step process. When you see the registry cleaner and optimizer, you will find two buttons of our interest.

  • Start Scan Now
  • Optimize Now

Start Scan Now

This is the first step toward registry cleaning and defragging. It will run a scan, give detailed information about obsolete registry files, and help fix them.

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At this stage, the registry is not compacted or replaced. It only shows a summary and results of the scanning and defragging process.

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Optimize Now

scan results

Optimize Now, Defrags the registry in the background. You will have to restart your system to replace your un-optimized registry with an optimized one. Registry Cleaner and Optimizer will ask you to restart your system. If you skip, you will still be using your un-optimized registry.

Important : While the compaction process, you may notice a slowdown or some of your programs not responding. It is perfectly normal as only one program is allowed to access the registry. Registry Cleaner and Optimizer to prevent errors locks the registry during the optimization process.

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How to Delete Secret Files Permanently From Your PC https://www.systweak.com/blogs/delete-secret-files-permanently/ https://www.systweak.com/blogs/delete-secret-files-permanently/#respond Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:35:33 +0000 https://www.systweak.com/blogs/?p=10850 Data residue is an issue that bothers everyone, but only some are aware of it. This is why restoring deleted files is possible through data recovery software. Knowing this for a fact is excellent. However, this information can bother you when you want a specific file permanently deleted. Fortunately, deleting data forever is possible, and… Continue reading How to Delete Secret Files Permanently From Your PC

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Data residue is an issue that bothers everyone, but only some are aware of it. This is why restoring deleted files is possible through data recovery software. Knowing this for a fact is excellent.

However, this information can bother you when you want a specific file permanently deleted. Fortunately, deleting data forever is possible, and it is possible using third-party software like Advanced System Optimizer. This post explains how you can do it. Keep reading to know more.

Recovery is a great feature until you have access to your PC. However, if you are to sell your PC? Or are you planning to give your PC to your sibling without deleting data forever? It is a bad idea. Thinking why? It is because if there are personal folders and files you do not want to share with anyone else, they are recoverable. Therefore, you need to delete these files permanently.

Note : The following techniques will delete your data inevitably. Hence, ensure you only imply these if you are OK with removing data permanently, as trying these on data you may require in the future is not advised.

Best Ways To Delete Secret Files Permanently From Your PC

Since people are into selling or exchanging their older devices, permanently deleting files has become one of the major concerns. This means deleting the files will not do the needful. You need to wipe your drive to erase data from it completely.

However, there is a difference between deleting a file and wiping data. When you delete a file, the shreds of the file are still available in the drive and can be undeleted. When you wipe the hard drive, all the data evidence is gone.

There are only two ways to wipe data entirely from your hard drive.

Method 1. Erasing data using System Recovery on Windows

The System Recovery option on Windows has a dedicated feature called Resetting this PC. It wipes all the data from the core and makes your PC ready to sell. It is not 100% permanent, but it makes recovering files more difficult. This means an individual would require a highly effective and complex data recovery tool to recover data from a reset PC.

Use the below steps to initiate the reset –

1. Click on the Start menu and navigate to settings.

2. In the settings, look for Recovery options and click on it.

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3. Here, you will find an option to Reset the PC.

4. Click on it to initiate the process.

app recovery option

5. You will now get a pop-up asking about the data. Click on Remove everything. This will wipe all personal files and data.

reset this pc option

6. After choosing the Remove, everything option, follow the instructions.

With that, you’ve reset your PC and re-installed Windows while wiping the data from your PC. You might wonder, how is it more effective than simply formatting your hard drives? Well, for starters, the data recovery works on fragments of your drive.

If you have deleted something, the data is available in the fragments until overwritten with new data. Resetting the PC formats your hard drive and re-installs the Windows, overwriting data on the deleted drive. This process may take hours, but it is undoubtedly effective.

Method 2. Permanently Deleting Data Using Secure Delete Feature

The above method is helpful when you are sure you will no longer use the PC. But what if you only want to delete a few files permanently? In such a case, there are better solutions than resetting, and Advanced System Optimizer, the best PC cleaner software, provides the Secure Delete feature.

Unfortunately, for such situations, Windows does not offer an internal feature.

What is Advanced System Optimizer?

Advanced System Optimizer is a full-system solution that offers multiple modules to keep your PC optimized and your data safe. It has a dedicated Secure Delete feature that allows you to wipe selected files permanently from your computer, leaving no shreds.

Here’s how to use the Secure Delete feature of Advanced System Optimizer

If you have the Advanced System Optimizer on your PC, initiate the application from the Start menu. However, if not already installed, you can download the application from the given button.

Compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7

Advanced System Optimizer

1. Launch the PC optimization software.

2. From the options available in the left panel, click on Security and Privacy. On the right side, you will find the Secure Delete option.

security and privacy

3. Click the Select Files button to pick the files and folder to delete permanently.

wipe file and folder

4. Use Add File or Add Folder button and navigate to the file/folder location. Add them.

 

select file for delete

Note:- Using the Change option, you can select from the different wiping options.

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5. After selecting the options > click Continue to proceed.

6. Check the box next to the added files and folders you want to delete permanently.

7. Click Next, and you are ready to remove the file.

select file for wiping

8. As the final step, input the numbers shown, and voila! It’s done!

file is wiped

This is how Secure Delete permanently removes selected files/folders from your PC.

Final Takeaway

You have both options; one offers complete PC data wiping, while the other offers flexibility. The choice is yours to make. If you ask me personally, the ability to remove individual or selective files permanently is convenient. Hence, I recommend downloading Advanced System Optimizer and using the Secure Delete feature.

That’s all for this blog, and I hope you find the helpful information. Good Luck!

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How to Fix the “This Installation Is Forbidden by System Policy” Error On Windows https://www.systweak.com/blogs/fix-installation-is-forbidden-by-system-policy-error/ https://www.systweak.com/blogs/fix-installation-is-forbidden-by-system-policy-error/#respond Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:46 +0000 https://www.systweak.com/blogs/?p=10730 While installing a third-party application on your PC, have you come across the “This Installation Is Forbidden by System Policy” error on your PC? If yes, chances are that your PC either has a few bugs or some system settings are corrupt. With that being said, before proceeding with the application installation, you must first… Continue reading How to Fix the “This Installation Is Forbidden by System Policy” Error On Windows

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While installing a third-party application on your PC, have you come across the “This Installation Is Forbidden by System Policy” error on your PC? If yes, chances are that your PC either has a few bugs or some system settings are corrupt. With that being said, before proceeding with the application installation, you must first troubleshoot the problems your PC might have.

Ideally, installation is forbidden error suggests there is a violation of system policy during application installation, and you should not proceed with the process. However, if you are sure that the application you are installing is from a reliable source and will not cause any issue to your PC’s functionality, and you like to install it, read the post.

In this blog, we will address all the potential reasons behind the “This Installation Is Forbidden by System Policy” error and will explain how you can fix it.

Without further ado, let’s get started!

How to Deal With “This Installation Is Forbidden by System Policy” Error

Method 1 – Enable & Use the Windows Installer

To interact with all types of executable files and to install them, Windows offers a built-in Windows Installer. However, sometimes when users try to play around with new third-party installers, they unknowingly disable the service. This is why you get the error when you install or uninstall applications from your computer.

To ensure that the installer is working fine, ensure you have it enabled. Here’s how to do that –

  • Press Windows + R to open Run.
  • In run type, services.msc

open services

  • This will take you to the list of all the services running on the PC, whether enabled or disabled.
  • In the list, scroll down to the Windows Installer service and check its status. Its startup type should be manual.

winodws services

  • Double-click on the service, and you will find properties. From there, you will see an option to start the service. Click on Start and apply changes to enable the service.

windows installer properties

This way, your Windows Installer is enabled. Once you have done that, try installing the application that shows, the” This Installation is Forbidden by System Policy” error on Windows. It should now work fine.

Method 2 – Troubleshoot the Error With Microsoft’s Program Troubleshooter

Windows is one of the most user-friendly operating systems. The availability of a dedicated troubleshooter for every error is a clear example of how easy it is to deal with errors on Windows. If you have come across the “This Installation is Forbidden by System Policy” error on your PC, there is a way you can troubleshoot the error.

Microsoft’s program installs and uninstalls troubleshooters can help identify the root cause of the error and finish the installation in just a few easy steps –

  • First, you need to have the troubleshooter installed on your computer. Download the troubleshooter here.
  • Run the setup like any other application, and since it is a certified Microsoft product, installing it will be no issue.
  • Once you have installed it, run the application. It will instantly ask you whether you are having an issue installing or uninstalling the application.

program troubleshooter

  • Address the “This Installation is Forbidden by System Policy” error and click on Installing
  • Follow the instructions on the screen and wait as the troubleshooting process finishes and shows you the error message’s reason.

Note : The installation troubleshooter does not work with Windows 11.

Method 3- Re-Register Windows Installer

The Windows Installer service is crucial in installing and uninstalling any application from your PC. When you face an error that does not allow you to go through any of these processes, chances are that there is a bug with the Windows Installer.

You can re-register the service if you are still looking for the exact bug. What it means in simple terms, it means restarting the installer service after unregistering it. Follow the given steps to go through the process –

  • Go to Windows Search and type cmd. This will fetch results for the command prompt.
  • From the available search results, select the Command Prompt and click on Run as Administrator.

command prompt

  • Use the msiexec/unreg command in the cmd to unregister the current installer. Simply write it in the command prompt and hit enter.

select commands

  • This unregisters the installer. Now to re-register, use the command msiexec/regserver.

windows registry

  • Once you have done the above steps, simply restart your PC and try installing the application you want again, which should work.

Method 4- Check Registry Files For Bugs

If the three ways mentioned above do not work for you, there is a massive chance that the error “This installation is forbidden by System policy” is caused by a bug in the registry files of your PC.

To use the registry editor for this purpose, simply follow steps

  • Search for the registry Editor in the start menu and enter to open the desired registry editor.

registry editor

  • In the registry editor, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software > Policies > Microsoft > Windows > Installer.

registy file

If your registry files have any errors, you can get rid of the issue. However, there is a downside to using it is that if anything goes wrong, it may corrupt your system.

Hence, take a registry backup before using editing the Windows registry. Not to mention, some users who are not into technology would need help playing around with the registry files.

If you are also one such user, you need a dedicated registry cleaner and optimizer tool that scans all the invalid registry files and helps you optimize the error.

Advanced System Optimizer is one of the most popular choices of users when it comes to registry optimizers. The tool is a complete package that offers a PC optimization solution, & it takes care of everything from registry errors to drive backups and storage issues.

Here’s how to fix your registry files using Advanced System Optimizer –

Advanced System Optimizer

  • In the left panel, click on Registry Optimizers to find more detailed options.

registry optimizer

  • Now, assuming the error “This Installation is Forbidden by System Policy” is caused by registry issues, we will use the registry cleaner. Click on it to initiate the process.

registy cleaner

  • In the Registry cleaner, you will find an option to start scanning. This will search for registry files with bugs and attempt to clean them. Click on “Start Scan Now” and wait for the process to end.

registry cleaner scan

  • The scanner will find all types of errors and suggest the best ways to deal with them. Wait for the scan to finish.

registry cleaner file found

  • Once the scan is over, click on Fix all issues to deal with registry errors. You can get rid of all the errors with just a single click.

cleaning registy file

  • Let the cleaning finish. Once it is done, restart your PC for changes to take place, and then try again with the installation.

registy cleanup done

Using the Advanced System Optimizer can add a lot of value to your system without you having to go through complex processes. You no longer have to be a tech geek to take care of your PC and resolve minor issues.

Conclusion-

The error “This Installation is forbidden by system policy is not something that can not be fixed. All you have to do is use the techniques mentioned above, and you will be able to resolve the error easily. Needless to say, if you want to ensure that your system is running correctly or you are running low on time, make sure you use the Advanced System Optimizer first, as it will help you out better.

That’s all for this blog. Hope you find these tips helpful. Good luck!

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