What to do when Windows Task Manager does not open
Windows Task Manager, among other functions, allows you to stop applications and processes that are interfering with the Windows operating system or particular programs and applications. This is particularly pertinent when malware […]
Openfiles, Display Files Opened By Network Users
The command line tool openfiles has been part of the Windows operating system for a long time. It basically can be used to display all system files that are currently opened by […]
How To Delete Virtual Drives After Software Uninstallation
I have tested a variety of virtual device creator programs in the past. Programs like OSFMount, TotalMounter, Gizmo Drive or Virtual Clone Drive are just some of the applications that I have […]
Display All Windows 7 Control Panel Tools At Once
I have configured the Windows 7 Control Panel to display small icons instead of the unpractical categories that hide most of the tools and items. The main reason is that it provides […]
Fix Game Connection Problems When Playing Online
With today's technologies it is a lot easier - usually - to play games in a multiplayer environment. It does not really matter if you play the games on a local area […]
Organize Tangles of Files by Quickly Creating Daily Folders
Some of us wind up creating a lot of unique documents and files each day. It tends to clutter up our Documents folder and slow down navigation when trying to pinpoint a […]
Troubleshooting Windows Defender Conflicts
I get troubleshooting emails on a wide variety of subjects, it's always great when you can help people out and one I received this week was from someone who'd bought the latest […]
Change The Windows Power Button Action
When you press the power button on your computer you are by default powering it down. You need to press the button for a few seconds for this to happen. This is […]
Installing, Copying Software on Windows, How Do You Do It?
One of the things that irritates me ever since I started using Windows is software installations on the system. You are probably wondering what's irritating me. The core problem for me is […]
How To Fix Slow Folders In Windows Explorer
Sometimes you may experience lags when you open a folder in Windows Explorer. Chance is, it is always the same folder that takes a darn long time to display its contents. Question […]
Creating Your Own Shortcut Keys For Your Windows Machine
Computer shortcuts enable you to cut even more time when doing various tasks in programs which is key for today’s tech savvy computer user. Nearly everyone knows a few of the more […]
Getting Rid of PortableApps Splash Screens
The versatility of individual programs seems to grow daily. Just as we have watched technology move from bulky desktops to laptops and now to handheld devices, so too have some applications gotten […]
Reduce The Height Of The Windows Taskbar
If you run a low resolution monitor, use a laptop or other mobile device you know that screen estate is of premium value. This is actually the main reason why browser developers […]
Build My Pinned Site, Webmaster Tool
Internet Explorer 9 supports a new pinned site feature that can be used to pin websites to the Windows 7 taskbar. The combination of IE9 and Windows 7 outlines that its reach […]
Configure Automatic Volume Adjustments Under Windows 7
A friend of mine who made the switch to Windows 7 recently called me the other day. He mentioned that he was experiencing a strange system volume issue whenever telephone calls where […]
Configure Windows 7 Network Adapter Binding Priority
A computer running Windows 7 may connect to networks with various adapters. Probably the most common example is a notebook or mobile device that can connect to the Internet via a wireless […]
Format Drives Larger Than 32 Gigabyte To Fat32 In Windows
It is usually recommended to format hard drive to NTFS in Windows as the file system offers several advantages over its alternative, Fat32. Sometimes however you may need to format a drive […]
How To Encrypt Files, Folders With EFS
The Encrypting File System (EFS) has been part of all professional versions of Windows since Windows 2000. The feature provides file level encryption for data stored on NTFS systems, and is directly […]
How To Disable Aero Snap Under Windows
Aero Snap is a new feature that Microsoft implemented in the Windows 7 operating system. It can be used to automatically arrange windows when they are moved to the edge of the […]
How To Update Hardware Drivers In Windows
A driver, or hardware driver, is needed so that computer devices like the mouse, monitor or video card, can communicate with the operating system. The Windows operating system ships with a huge […]
Windows Explorer: Display Drive Letters Before Drive Names
Hard disk drives, devices with removable storage and network locations are displayed with their name followed by their drive letter. The device names can be customized which is for instance helpful to […]
How To Change A Windows Account Name And User Profile Folder Name
Changing a user's account name in Windows is a straightforward, easy to achieve task. The problem that many users experience after changing the name is that the name of the profile folder […]
How To Create, Use A Windows Password Reset Disk
Windows users with little computing experience enter a world of trouble if they forget their login password. They receive the error message "the user name or password is incorrect" and do not […]
How To Enable Write Protection Of USB Devices Under Windows
You have probably seen the following scenario in multiple thriller and spy movies; A spy connects an USB stick to a computer to copy data from the computer to the device. Movies […]
How To Flush The DNS Cache In Windows
The Microsoft Windows operating system stores all DNS look-ups in a cache to speed up the connection for future visits to previously visited websites or servers. DNS for simplifications sake turns domain […]
How to delete a service in Windows
Removing a service in Windows 10 or lower takes a bit of effort if you have never tweaked the registry or used the command line before. It’s not as easy as disabling […]
Configure Windows 7 Services To Start Delayed
If you are looking to speed up the startup of your Windows operating system then the following tip may be for your. You probably have already removed unnecessary startup items and tweaked […]
Switch To High Contrast Themes In Windows
The visual conditions can sometimes be that bad that you can barely read anything on the monitor. That's for instance the case if you are working with your laptop in broad sunlight […]
How To Create A System Diagnostics Report In Windows 7
Your PC with Windows 7 is not running as it should? Or are you experiencing slow downs or other errors regularly? Then it may be time to run a System Diagnostics report […]
How to Autostart Programs During Windows Log On
I have written my fair share of articles about how to speed up the start up of the Windows operating system. One of the best tips is to remove programs from autostart […]
Disable Do You Want To Scan And Fix Removable Disk
Sometimes you see the prompt "Do you want to scan and fix removable disk" when you connect a removable device to your Windows PC. This usually happens if the device was not […]
The Definition Of Idle In Windows
When is a computer idle? A friend of mine asked me that question the other day after playing around with the Windows Task Scheduler for a while. One of the conditions that […]
How To Hide Hard Drives And Partitions In Windows
Hiding a hard drive or partition in Windows can be an effective way of preventing access to a drive's content. The method is not foolproof though, and users with enough time on […]
Enable Quick Edit Mode To Copy Command Prompt Items More Efficiently
The default way of copying items from the Windows command prompt is not the most effective option available. To copy items from the command line users need to right-click and select mark […]
5 Windows Tips To Speed up Your Workflow
One thing that distinguishes most experienced computer users from beginners is the way things are done in the operating system. Experienced users often make use of shortcuts to speed up their workflow, […]
Two Windows 7 Speed Up Tips
When you perform an operation over and over again, you may be inclined eventually to find a way to optimize that process to save time and speed up the work flow. The […]
Compress Folders, Files In Windows To Save Storage Space
File compression support is one of the features of the NTFS file system that often gets overlooked by Windows users. Its main purpose is to reduce the storage requirements of files on […]
How to Create Desktop Notifications For Windows Events
The Windows event log records all kinds of events automatically in the operating system, from application installs to hardware failures and user permission changes. Many Windows users on the other hand ignore […]
Fix: Cannot Delete File, The File Name You Specified Is Invalid Or Too Long
Files or folders can sometimes not be deleted because of file name restrictions in Windows. See, Windows supports file names of up to 255 characters, which includes the directory path. If a […]
How To Speed Up Some Windows Software Installations
Delays during software installations in Windows are something that many Windows users experience from time to time. One of the most common causes is the spawning of an installation window in the […]
