If you are experiencing lagging, your system may be experiencing resource exhaustion. Your virtual memory may be low, or your computer may have a large page file. This can be caused by a full pagefile or a failure to clear it at shut down. Here’s how to clear the pagefile in Windows 10 and speed …
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If you’d like your Windows 10 computer to be different from the rest of the world, you can create your own theme. The Windows 10 theme allows you to change your desktop background, colours, sound, and even the start menu. And you can change it as often as you like. To get started, click on …
Many computer users experience slow system performance because their computers have too much cached memory. This chip-based component helps the processor retrieve data faster, but too much of it can lead to a slow computer. Here’s how to release the memory on your computer and regain drive space. To do this, either delete individual files …
To temporarily disable Mcafee antivirus, navigate to McAfee Security Center, then click on the Virus Protection link. On this page, click on the toggle switch next to “Real-time protection” to turn off real-time protection. Now, restart your PC. This will turn off McAfee’s protection without uninstalling it. To open the command prompt, press ctrl-shift-S or …
If you’re unsure how to change the color depth of your Windows 10 display, you can use Pixelsmatator Pro to change the bit color of your screen. This program will change the color depth of your display to make sure that all colors are displayed correctly. While this process can be a bit tricky, it’s …
First, you should open the Performance Options dialog and click the Advanced tab. Under the Advanced tab, click the Virtual memory setting. Click Custom size and set the size to match or exceed the maximum available. Microsoft recommends that you keep the paging file size to three times the total installed RAM. Click the “Set” …
If you want to stop Windows 8 from updating and shutting down automatically, you should disable automatic updates. To disable automatic updates, go to the Control Panel and find the Windows Services Manager. In the left panel, click on the Advanced tab. Then, click on the Windows Update service. If Windows Updates are enabled, your …
If you’re wondering, “How do I get my external CD drive to work on Windows 10?”, you’re not alone. Thousands of people have the same problem: they can’t open their CD drive in Windows Explorer or in Device Manager. The good news is that there are several simple fixes you can try, including restarting your …
Wi-Fi profiles are saved in the Windows 10 registry in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsNTCurrentVersionNetworkListProfiles subkey. They contain the name of your network and a password. The registry also has a static#000 key that lists all the networks connected to your computer. To delete a Wi-Fi profile, you need to navigate to this key and select the SSID …
While Windows has made it easier than ever to fix various computer issues, it can still happen that your desktop icon disappears completely. Not only is the lack of desktop icons irritating, but it can also prevent you from accessing different applications or programs. Here’s how to fix this problem and get your icons back …