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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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Turn Off Admin Approval Mode in Windows 7
One of the most confusing aspects to using any modern version of Windows is making the distinction between the administrator...
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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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Fix Windows 7 Update Error Code 0x80070422
Among the error codes users encounter in Windows 7, code 0x80070422 is fairly common. This error can occur when the...
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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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Assign Drive Letters to Folders in Windows
If there are folders that you access frequently, this post shows you how to quickly access these folders in Windows...
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Change the Location of User Folders in Windows
If you have an old computer or a new computer with a small SSD drive as your primary drive, you...
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Dealing with Too Many Fonts in Windows?
Unknown to some Windows users, it’s the operating system that stores and manages fonts on a computer, not the individual...
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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...
