Error code documentation

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macOSMedium
Won't shut down

Mac won't shut down

This means your Mac is not completing the normal shut down process. You may see the screen stay on, apps that keep spinning, or the Mac return to the ...

macOSMedium
Safari not working

Safari not working on macOS

Safari may stop opening pages, freeze, crash, or show a blank screen on your Mac. This usually happens when the browser itself needs a restart, a webs...

macOSMedium
Wi-Fi not working

Wi-fi not working on mac

This means your Mac cannot connect to a wi-fi network, or it connects but cannot access the internet. You may see this when the Wi-Fi icon shows a war...

macOSMedium
Overheating

MacBook overheating

This means your MacBook is running hotter than normal and macOS is trying to protect the hardware. It can happen during heavy work, while charging, af...

macOSMedium
Running slow

mac is running slowly

This means your Mac is responding more slowly than usual, with apps taking longer to open, scrolling feeling laggy, or the whole system pausing for a ...

macOSMedium
Update stuck

macOS update is stuck

This message appears when Quickfix AI detects that a macOS update is not moving forward as expected. You may see the progress bar paused, the update w...

macOSMedium
Keyboard not working

Macbook keyboard not working

This alert appears when Quickfix AI detects that your Macbook keyboard is not responding as expected. You may notice that some keys do nothing, the wh...

macOSMedium
AirPods won't connect

AirPods won't connect on macOS

This usually means your Mac can see your AirPods but cannot finish the Bluetooth connection. It often appears when you open Bluetooth settings, try to...

Common issuesMedium
Loud fan

Loud fan on your laptop

This message means your laptop fan is spinning faster than usual, which often happens when the device is hot or a background task is using a lot of po...

Common issuesMedium
Bluetooth not working

Bluetooth not working

This means your device is having trouble turning Bluetooth on, finding nearby accessories, or keeping a Bluetooth connection stable on Windows or macO...

Common issuesMedium
USB device not recognized

USB device not recognized

This message appears when Windows or macOS detects that something is plugged into a USB port, but cannot read it properly. It often shows up after con...

Common issuesMedium
No sound

No sound on computer

This means Quickfix AI detected that your computer is not playing audio through any output device, such as speakers, headphones, or a monitor with sou...

Common issuesHigh
Won't turn on

Won't turn on

This message appears when Quickfix AI detects that your computer is not starting up at all. A computer that won’t turn on may show no lights, no fan n...

Common issuesMedium
No internet connection

No internet connection

Quickfix AI shows this message when it cannot reach the internet from your Windows or macOS device. It usually appears while the app is checking for u...

Common issuesMedium
Wi-Fi connected but no internet

Wi-Fi connected but no internet

This means your Windows or macOS device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, but it cannot reach the internet. You may still see full Wi-Fi bars, but webs...

Common issuesMedium
Overheating

Laptop overheating

This issue means your laptop is running hotter than normal and Quickfix AI has detected signs of overheating. It often appears during heavy use, while...

Common issuesMedium
Printer offline

Printer offline

This message means Quickfix AI cannot reach your printer right now. The printer may be turned off, disconnected from Wi‑Fi or the cable, paused, or se...

Common issuesMedium
Keyboard not working

Keyboard not working

This message appears when Windows or macOS is not receiving input from your keyboard, or only some keys respond. It can happen after a restart, when y...

WindowsHigh
0xc0000005

0xc0000005 application error

The 0xc0000005 application error usually means Windows tried to start a program, but something blocked it from reading or writing the memory it needed...

WindowsHigh
0xc000007b

0xc000007b application error

The 0xc000007b application error usually means Windows could not start an app because one of its required files, libraries, or components did not load...

WindowsHigh
vcruntime140.dll missing

vcruntime140.dll is missing

This message means Windows cannot find vcruntime140.dll, a file that many apps need to start. It usually appears when you open a program, install soft...

WindowsMedium
msvcp140.dll missing

msvcp140.dll is missing

This message appears when a Windows app cannot find msvcp140.dll, a file that is part of the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime. Many programs need it to st...

WindowsHigh
Your PC ran into a problem

Your PC ran into a problem

This Windows stop screen appears when your PC hits a serious system problem and needs to restart to protect itself. It often shows up during startup, ...

WindowsHigh
100% disk usage

100% disk usage on Windows

This means Windows is using your drive at full capacity, so apps may open slowly, files may take a long time to save, and the whole computer can feel ...

AndroidMedium
com.android.phone has stopped

com.android.phone has stopped

This message means Android's phone service has crashed. It usually appears when you try to make or receive calls, change SIM settings, or after the ph...

AndroidMedium
No command

No command on Android

No command usually appears on an Android screen during a restart, update, or recovery attempt. It often means the phone has entered a waiting state an...

AndroidMedium
Google Play services keeps stopping

Google Play services keeps stopping

This message means Google Play services is crashing or failing to run in the background on your Android device. You may see repeated pop-ups, apps may...

AndroidMedium
Process system isn't responding

Process system isn't responding

This message means Android’s system process has stopped responding, so the phone may freeze, slow down, or stop letting you switch apps normally. It o...

AndroidMedium
Stuck in Safe Mode

Stuck in safe mode

This means your Android phone keeps starting in safe mode instead of normal mode. In safe mode, Android loads only the system apps that came with the ...

iOSHigh
Stuck on Apple logo

iPhone stuck on Apple logo

This means your iPhone starts to turn on but cannot finish loading iOS, so it stays on the Apple logo instead of reaching the home screen. It often ap...

iOSHigh
SOS only

iPhone shows sos only

“SOS only” means your iPhone cannot connect to your mobile carrier’s network, so it can only place emergency calls. You may see this after moving to a...

iOSHigh
Won't turn on

iPhone won't turn on

This means your iPhone is not starting up normally, so the screen stays black, frozen on the Apple logo, or completely unresponsive when you press the...

iOSHigh
iPhone Unavailable

iPhone unavailable

iPhone unavailable means your iPhone is locked because too many incorrect passcode attempts were entered. When this happens, the phone temporarily or ...

macOSHigh
Flashing question mark

Flashing question mark on Mac

A flashing question mark folder on macOS means your Mac cannot find a startup disk with a working system to boot from. This often appears right after ...

macOSCritical
Won't boot

Mac won’t start up

This means your Mac is not getting past startup and may stop at a blank screen, Apple logo, progress bar, or login screen. It can happen after a macOS...

macOSHigh
Stuck on Apple logo

Mac stuck on Apple logo

If your Mac gets stuck on the Apple logo during startup, macOS is having trouble finishing the boot process. This can happen after an update, when a s...

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