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What is Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter?
So recently I was on a friend’s computer trying to troubleshoot some network issue and when I went to adjust...
Windows 7
How-To
Move a Window with the Keyboard in Windows 7/8/10
So for those of you who do not like to use a mouse, it would be pretty cool if you...
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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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Export, Clear, and Increase Size for Event Logs in Windows
The Event Viewer in Windows is a centralized log service utilized by applications and operating system components to report events...
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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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Use the Windows Snipping Tool to Capture Popup Menus
While many people have begun to use the Windows Snipping tool instead of a third party product to grab screen...
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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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Run Programs as Administrator with Full Rights in Windows
We have previously written about creating a shortcut to run a command prompt window with administrator rights in our post,...
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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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Disable Aero Snap/Snap Assist in Windows 7/8/10
Starting with Windows 7, Microsoft added Aero Snap, a part of the Aero Desktop experience not found in Windows Vista’s...
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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...
