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How To Fix 'The Hosted Network Couldn’t Be Started' in Windows




Method 1:

• Open 'Device Manager' and click on 'View' > 'Show Hidden Devices'
• Now navigate to 'Network Adapters' and browse to 'Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter'
• Right click on it and choose 'Enable'

• Go To Control Panel > Select 'System and Security'

• Then 'System' > 'Device Manager'

• Open Run and type devmgmt.msc and hit enter.

• Now 'Device Manager' window will open.
  
  • Select and expand the Network adapters from the list of devices.
• Now Find your wireless network adapter and right-click on it and select 'Properties'

Note : If your Wi-Fi adapter is not listed in the device manager you might need to restart your computer. The below 2 next steps are not really required, what you need to do is to enable your device now.

• Select the 'Power Management' tab.
• Make sure Under the 'Power Management' tab, the following option is checked (enabled):
  
  “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power”
   
• If not just Enable it and click ok.

# Now restart your PC and try sharing your Wi-Fi. In most cases this steps will fix the problem.

 


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Fix Microsoft Update Error Code 0x80080008 while installing Windows Updates

Windows Update receive the following error message:

There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80080008)

Windows Update:

 


How to Fix Windows 10 Update Error 0x80080008
Method 1:

First, run the Microsoft Fix it.
Fix the problem with Microsoft Windows Update that is not working
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9830262

This option Shows “Service Registration is missing or corrupt”.


Method 2:

Also, follow these steps to start the Windows Update service
Start (Right Click) > Command Prompt (Admin) > Yes

net start bits

&

#Re-register Windows Update server:

• Stop the Windows Update service:
  net stop wuauserv
  

• Type the following to re-register the concerned DLL file:
  regsvr32 %windir%\system32\wups2.dll
  

• Finally, restart the Windows Update service:
  
  net start wuauserv

## This helps resolve your issue.


Method 3:

Open Command Prompt (Admin)

SFC /SCANNOW

This finished successfully and found no errors.

  


Method 4:

Open Notepad, copy this into it and save it as a  WinUpdateFix.bat  file on Desktop.

REGSVR32 WUPS2.DLL /S
REGSVR32 WUPS.DLL /S
REGSVR32 WUAUENG.DLL /S
REGSVR32 WUAPI.DLL /S
REGSVR32 WUCLTUX.DLL /S
REGSVR32 WUWEBV.DLL /S
REGSVR32 JSCRIPT.DLL /S
REGSVR32 MSXML3.DLL /S

After running this batch script, it finished with no visible errors. Then reboot


Method 5:

Start a Command prompt in administrator mode and use this command:

dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

Let it finish running, then reboot and try updates again.



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FIX "We couldn't complete the updates Undoing changes Don't turn off your computer" Error in Windows 10


 
Windows 10 Update KB3081424 Causing Endless Reboot Loop

Microsoft has rolled out a cumulative update for Windows 10 KB3081424 that contains security fixes. The Update was actually meant to fix several issues related to VPN, Cortana, AMD Drivers, Explorer stability and other fixes so as to enhance the stability of the operating system. But, the users are reporting issues while installing this update for the new Operating system who tried to install that update on their devices caused endless reboot issue.
You can now Download KB3081424 Windows 10 Update.

• For 64-Bit
• For 32-Bit

It downloads and starts reboot to install. The updates gets installed to some percent and again reboots. The same thing repeats and lastly it shows “Something went wrong so uninstalling the update.” The issue is mainly caused by invalid user SID entries in the Windows Registry. This way the updates are not installed properly and here is the solution to fix this issue.


How to Fix this Issue?

  


Method 1:

Follow the below steps to fix the issue using Windows Registry.

Note:
It is recommended that you create a System Rrestore Point or backup before making changes to your Windows registry.

• Initially, Press Windows + R key that opens RUN window.
• Type regedit in the box and click OK.
• It then redirects to a new window Registry Editor in which you need to navigate through the following Registry KEY.
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList

• Navigate using the above key wherein you find list of all user profiles that exist on the machine.
• The entries S-1-5-18, S-1-5-19 and S-1-5-20 are used by the system and they must be left alone.
• If you have more than one i.e., S-1-5-21* entry, this must be removed by right clicking on that and click on Delete so that you may be able to fix the issue.
• Click on each profile starting with S-1-5-21 to link it to a user account on the system.
• You can do so by looking at the Profileimagepath value after selecting the account.
• Make sure you do not delete the admin profile.
• Delete the keys of all selected accounts and then Restart the computer.

In this way you can fix the Windows 10 KB3081424 update issue. Try the above process and fix the issue. If it works then it would be fine, or else, if you wish, you can restore your computer back to the created System Restore Point.


Method 2: (Hide KB3081424 Update)

How to temporarily prevent a Windows or driver update from reinstalling in Windows 10

To uninstall an unwanted Windows Update:

• Type “View Installed Updates” in the Search box and then click on View Installed Updates – Control Panel from the Search results.
• To uninstall the unwanted update, select it from the list and then click Uninstall.

Hide Updates:
 

To temporarily prevent the driver or update from being reinstalled until a new driver or updated fix is available, a troubleshooter is available that provides a user interface for hiding and showing Windows Updates and drivers for Windows 10. You can obtain and run the "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter by downloading it from the Microsoft Download Center.

Download & Run:
Download "Show or hide updates" Troubleshooter

 
The KB 3081424 update was the third Windows 10 update and the previous two also caused problems. The first update automatically installed new drivers that caused issues for people that have multiple monitor setups and Nvidia graphics cards.
The second update which is known as KB 3074681 caused the Windows Explorer file system to crash repeatedly for many users.


Method 3:

Troubleshoot Problems with installing updates

Here are solutions to some common problems with installing updates.
You might be able to automatically fix some problems by running the Windows Update Troubleshooter

More Info



# Disable Windows Updates:

>>  Disable Auto Windows Updates & Auto Restart



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How to Boot Into Safe Mode In Windows 10



1. Use the System Configuration Tool:

Goto:
Run > msconfig  > OK

Go to the Boot tab and, in the Boot options section check the box  "Safe boot".
Then, click or tap OK.



Click Restart Or Exit without Restart depending on whether you want to restart now or later.


2. Use Shift + Restart

Press Start Menu > Power button at the Windows login screen or in the Power Menu
Then, Press and hold the SHIFT key on your keyboard and click Restart.
( Shift Key + Restart )




Windows asks you to choose an option:
Select Troubleshoot  > Advanced options > Startup Settings

You are informed that you are about to restart in order to change several Windows options, including enabling Safe Mode. Press Restart.

Your computer or device restarts again and displays nine startup settings, including Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking and Safe Mode with Command Prompt

Press the F4 key on your keyboard, to enable Safe Mode,
F5 to enable Safe Mode with Networking and
F6 to enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt.


3. Safe Mode using Command Prompt (CMD)

>> Open an Command prompt.

Start (Right Click) > Command prompt (Admin) > Yes.

# To Start Windows 10 in Normal Mode:

bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot


# To Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode:

bcdedit /set {current} safeboot minimal


# To Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Networking:

bcdedit /set {current} safeboot network


# To Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Command Prompt:

bcdedit /set {current} safeboot minimal

Then
bcdedit /set {current} safebootalternateshell yes


## Enter to instantly Restart the Computer:

shutdown /r /t 00


4. To Add "Safe Mode" to Desktop Context Menu

1. Download the file below.

Add_Safe_Mode_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.zip

2. Save the .zip file to your desktop, and Extract it.

3. Open the Extracted Folder
Add_Safe_Mode_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg  file and  Safe_Mode folder to your desktop.

4. Move the Safe_Mode folder into the C:\Windows folder

5. If prompted, click on Continue and Yes  to approve.

6. Double click/tap on the extracted Add_Safe_Mode_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg file to merge it.

7. If prompted, click on Run, Yes , Yes, and OK to approve.




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