In a previous version of Windows, you could fine-tune your update preferences, which allowed you to choose when to download updates and when to install them. When Microsoft removed those options, many experienced users found ways to stop automatic downloads on Windows 10. Here are a few tips for turning off automatic updates on your …
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To format a Linux hard drive in Windows 10 requires a little knowledge of how the system works. It is usually done by right-clicking the drive and selecting “Format”. To format a disk, you need a disk management utility or formatting utility. All operating systems have such software built in. If you don’t have the …
To figure out which USB ports on your computer are working, open the Device Manager and click on the name of the USB device. If it is unrecognized, the operating system should detect it and open the Device Manager. If you have trouble identifying the USB device, you can try to disable it by right-clicking …
One of the most common problems that affects people who use more than one monitor is the inability to choose the correct display. If you have two monitors and want to change the main display, you need to follow these steps. First, identify which display is the primary one and click on it. After identifying …
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, and means that the computer manufacturer has pre-installed the operating system onto the device prior to selling it. You can buy an OEM license for Windows 10 from a manufacturer at a discounted price, and it will be customized to work only with your OEM PC. But you need …
To enable the GUI, you can do this using the PowerShell console. Type the following command in the console: Install-WindowsFeature. Then, restart the server. After the restart, you’ll see a full-featured GUI. You can also use the command line to enable the GUI. It will work even if the server is running as an administrator. …
If you have upgraded to Windows 10 from a previous version, you may need to know how to change your product key. The product key will be located on your confirmation email when you bought Windows, on the physical installation media, and on any retail devices. If you have lost your original product key, you …
The first question that comes to your mind when downloading optional updates for Windows 10 is: should I download them? The answer depends on the type of update you are downloading. Some of the updates are categorized as cumulative updates, while others are feature updates. Cumulative updates are released by Microsoft about twice a month. …
If your laptop isn’t running on a full charge, you may need to learn how to reset your battery in Windows 10. The goal of this process is to send the computer into a sleep or hibernate state without consuming all the power of the system. To start, you must connect your laptop to the …
If you’re in need of a quick recovery, you can make a Windows 7 recovery disk by using a blank DVD-/+R disc or a USB drive with at least 16 GB of storage space. You can start by pressing the Start button and typing “recovery manager.” From the list of results, select the type of …