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Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter: What Replaced It
The Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter is a legacy Windows 7 feature. Here's what it was, why it's gone, and...
Windows 7
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How to Move a Window with the Keyboard in Windows 11, 10, and 7
Window stuck off-screen or need to reposition without a mouse? Here are 3 keyboard methods to move windows in Windows...
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Use Alternate DNS Servers In Windows For Faster Internet
For many computer users who have complaints about their ISP’s Internet speed, one factor they may not be considering is...
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Windows Asks to Format Your USB Drive or SD Card When Connected?
So here’s a really annoying problem: you connect a USB drive or USB SD card reader to your PC and...
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CD/DVD Drive Missing in Windows?
I recently ran into a problem where my DVD drive on Windows was missing from the list of devices in...
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How to Export, Clear, and Increase the Size of Windows Event Logs in 2026
Need to export, clear, or resize a Windows event log? Here's how to do it in Event Viewer and PowerShell...
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Enable and Disable Windows Features
No matter which version of Windows you use, there is a lot of features that are installed with the system...
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Prevent Access to the Command Prompt in Windows
The Windows Command Prompt is a robust solution for administrators to quickly and easily keep a system up and running...
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Run Old DOS Games and Programs in Windows XP, Vista, 7/8/10
Many improvements have come with the most recent versions of Windows. Unfortunately, along with these improvements, support for running certain...
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Prevent Users from Changing the Screen Saver/Lock Screen in Windows
All users of Windows 7/8/10 have the ability to change the look and feel of their computing experience. This includes...
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How to Capture Popup Menus with Snipping Tool in Windows 10 and 11
Popup menus vanish the moment you click Snipping Tool. Here's the keyboard shortcut trick that keeps them visible so you...
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Change the Registered Owner Name in Windows 7/8/10
When Windows is first installed, Microsoft asks you a series of questions about the owner of the computer upon which...
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Restart the Explorer.exe Process Correctly in Windows
You may think that you need to restart your computer in order for registry changes to take place. Not necessarily....
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Force Windows 7 to Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile at Shutdown
Among the advances offered to it users, Windows 7’s handling of virtual memory is the most efficient to date. However,...
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Remove the Text Labels from Desktop Icons in Windows 7/8/10
If you want to simplify the display of icons on your Windows 7/8/10 desktop, you can “remove” the labels from...
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Two Easy Fixes for Windows Update Error Code 0x80072efe
Windows Update Error Code occurs when your computer is having trouble connecting to Microsoft’s Windows Update server. The error usually...
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Prevent Saving of Remote Desktop Credentials in Windows
Remote Desktop Connection in Windows allows you to log on to any remote PC and access all of the programs,...
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Backup and Restore Your Pinned Taskbar Items in Windows 7/8/10
The Windows 7//8/10 taskbar can be a very handy launch bar where you can pin programs you use often. You...
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Add a Message to the Logon Screen for Users in Windows 7/8/10
Windows 7/8/10 allows you to add a message that is displayed on the logon screen when users log in. To...
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How to Run Programs as Administrator in Windows 10 and 11 (2026)
Getting "Access Denied" errors in Windows? Here are 6 ways to run any program as administrator in Windows 10 and...
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Troubleshoot Windows Hanging During Shutdown
Does Windows hang when you try to shut it down? On one of my laptops, I ran into the problem...
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Why Does 64-bit Windows Need Two Program Files Folders?
Although Windows XP did have a 64-bit version, it wasn’t until Microsoft released Windows Vista that consumers really had to...
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How to Disable Snap Windows (Aero Snap) in Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11
Windows snapping windows when you don't want it to? Here are 4 ways to disable Snap in Windows 7 through...
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Bridge Network Connections in Windows 7/8/10
Windows provides the capability to connect or bridge two different network types through software. This can eliminate the need to...
