The new file system ReFS, which is designed to replace the NTFS file system, was first introduced in Windows Server 2012 with the intention of extending its support to consumer systems in the future. Microsoft recommends upgrading to ReFS v2 for Windows Server 2012 R2. ReFS isn’t intended to replace NTFS but does offer a …
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To change the Windows Firewall settings, you must first locate the Control Panel. You can find it under Settings. You can also search for “Windows Firewall” and click it. Click on “Windows Firewall” and you will see options such as Private network, guest network, and public network. Now, you can customize the settings for the …
If you want to pair your HP laptop with your Bluetooth devices, you need to know where to find it. The Bluetooth section of the computer’s control panel can be found on the right-hand corner. Once the Bluetooth option is enabled, you can pair your devices with ease. HP laptop computers usually come with a …
If you’ve ever opened a note only to realize that it has closed unexpectedly, you’ve probably had the same problem. But, if you know how to solve the problem, you can reopen it and fix the issue. First, open the Sticky Notes app and navigate to the list of notes. Then, scroll through the list …
If you have never done so before, you may wonder how to check if you have administrator rights on Windows 7. To find out whether you have admin rights, you need to know your account name. In Windows 7, you can find the user name by using the classic Control Panel. Double-click on the user …
You might be asking yourself, “How can I update my phone to Windows 10?” The answer to that question depends on the type of phone you have. First, you must connect your Windows phone to a power outlet and turn it on. Make sure you have at least 500MB of free space on the phone. …
In order to install a font, you must extract the ZIP file into your downloads folder. You can use the default Windows program, 7Zip, or another zip file extractor application. Once extracted, you need to run the file in a folder named “Font”. Click the font file to install it. Open the Font Book menu …
Getting rid of the annoying “Which device did you plug in?” popup dialog is easy once you understand how to do so. The message is most often associated with Windows 10 and the Realtek HD Audio driver. The first thing to do is open the device manager, and then double-click the audio device’s listing. Then, …
If you’re wondering, “What does Svchost Exe do in my Windows 10 computer?” you’ve come to the right place. Svchost is a service that helps run programs in your operating system. These processes run in the background while your computer is running. If you’ve never heard of a service, it’s an important part of Windows. …
You can check the RAM type of your computer by opening the task manager. This is a free tool available with Windows 7 and 8. This tool shows detailed information about the base components of your computer, including the type of RAM. If you can see the “0” in the box, you have DDR3 RAM. …