If you have ever wondered how to associate file types with programs, Windows 10 offers an easy way to do it. Go to Control Panel and click on Default Programs. Then, right-click the desired file extension, and select Change Program. From this list, you can choose to open the file with the program you have …
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If you cannot find the original installation CD, you can reinstall Windows 10 for free using your computer’s USB drive or disc. But before reinstalling Windows, back up your personal files. In this case, you can use MiniTool ShadowMaker or Partition Wizard to create a bootable USB disk. After creating a bootable USB, you can …
The new Windows 7 start menu is filled with shortcuts to common programs and folders. But the “Add Folder” prompt doesn’t appear in the Start menu’s right-click drop-down menu. What’s the solution? You can create shortcuts for all users by adding a new folder to the Start menu. In Windows 7, this folder is called …
If you have trouble seeing the desktop, you can easily access it on Windows 10. To do so, right-click any empty space on your taskbar. Click on the Show desktop option to show the entire desktop, and then press the same button to bring back all open windows. The same procedure is used to access …
If you are using Windows 10, you may be wondering where is Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer is still available, but it is not easily accessible. The start menu doesn’t have a default icon for the browser, nor is there a live tile on the Start screen. Fortunately, Microsoft has retained the outdated browser as a …
To extend the time your screen stays locked, you need to modify the power settings of your PC. To do this, you can open the Control Panel and click the Hardware and Sound category. Next, click Power Options. Click the Advanced power settings button and choose the Console lock display off timeout setting. Click OK …
Activating Windows XP is not necessary if you are using an OEM copy, but it is recommended that you activate it to avoid the computer from locking down when you upgrade components. You can activate Windows XP yourself if you have the original software, but refurbished computers do not contain OEM copies. If you purchase …
If you have an HP laptop, you may find yourself wondering how to reset the machine to factory settings. You have two basic options: boot up in Windows Safe Mode, and then hit F11. Then, you need to press a combination of keys during the startup process. The combination varies with the manufacturer of the …
If you’ve been thinking of upgrading your computer’s hard drive, you may wonder if you have to buy Windows 10 again. While it’s possible to transfer your existing license, you may be unable to keep your Windows 10 product key if you’ve recently upgraded your computer. If you’re considering a hard drive upgrade, you should …
Sometimes, the battery icon on the taskbar is hidden behind the notification area. It may be hidden because of a group policy setting, or your IT staff might have disabled it for some reason. If this is the case, it’s not impossible to get the battery icon back on your taskbar. To enable the icon …