When you want to run an application, but cannot because you lack administrative rights, you will see a yellow and blue shield icon on your desktop. To remove the shield, right-click the icon and select the Compatibility tab. Then, you can choose the program that requires administrator rights. Be careful though, because this option might …
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A good anti-virus program for Windows servers is an essential tool to protect the computer from malicious applications. Make sure to choose antivirus software that protects your server against zero-day attacks and data deletion. Also, check out the system requirements. Some antivirus products can be expensive, but these are not worth sacrificing. In this article, …
A page file is a system file that resides on the system disk to reduce the workload on the physical memory. SSDs can only do so much write operations, so using the SSD for virtual memory could reduce their lifespan. Instead of using a SSD as virtual memory, many people are leaving the file on …
Whether you are a gamer or just enjoy browsing the internet, the question of what is the best Windows 7 version for gaming is an important one. The answer may be different depending on what you are looking for in a PC. In general, a 64-bit version of Windows is the best choice for gaming. …
If you’re having trouble using your PC or you just want to fresh install Windows 10, you may be wondering how to reformat your PC. While you can do it with Windows 10, you should be cautious because it can damage your system. Luckily, there are two ways to go about reformatting your computer without …
The first question that you might have in your mind is where your iTunes backups are stored. Usually, it’s located in your Users folder. If you’re not sure where your backups are, you can go to the Windows search bar and type “itunes backups” to find out. Then, click on the folder that contains your …
There are a number of different browsers for Windows XP. While Internet Explorer is still the preferred browser for most users, some may be more interested in other options. Firefox is another popular option. However, Firefox is no longer supported after 2022. You should consider upgrading if you are on XP. Alternatively, you can install …
If you’ve never used Rufus before, you may be wondering how you can use it. Rufus is a free software program that lets you burn Windows ISO files to USB flash drives, and install them onto a computer. To use Rufus to install Windows, you need a USB pendrive with at least 8GB of space. …
If you’ve been wondering how to change accent color in Windows 10, you’ve come to the right place. This feature of Windows 10 allows you to choose from a selection of 48 colors, but if you’d like to change your accent color to something unique, read on to learn how to do so. You can …
As of Jan. 14, 2010, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 7 as a mainstream operating system. That means no more software updates or patches from Microsoft. Although these updates may be necessary to protect your computer against new cyberattacks, the fact that the Windows 7 operating system is a few years old makes it …