When trying to play a DVD in Windows 10, you’ll find that it can be difficult. You may have an unsupported video player or a DVD that is locked due to Digital Rights Management (DRM). No matter what the reason, a DVD player for Windows can help. Read this guide to learn how to play …
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You’ve probably wondered: how do I enable Dhcp on Windows 7. In Windows, you can do this in a few different ways. You can go into the Network And Sharing Center, where you’ll see your IP address and other related information. If the IP address you’d like to use is already taken, you won’t be …
Depending on the use you make of your computer, you may be able to safely disable some Windows 10 services. You shouldn’t disable Windows Search if you regularly print, use Bluetooth to transfer files, or use wireless headphones. However, if you use these features occasionally, you may want to disable the service. Likewise, you can …
If your computer does not detect the CD drive, it may be because your driver is outdated or you have a problem with your system. If that is the case, you may want to download and install the latest driver for your CD drive. If you are still unable to find the CD drive icon, …
If you’re experiencing the dreaded screen brightness control problem, don’t panic. Windows 10 has built-in features to automatically adjust the brightness of your screen based on the surrounding environment, your comfort, and battery life. If your brightness controls aren’t working, you can adjust the brightness manually or let Windows automatically adjust them for you when …
Automatic updates can be turned off by disabling automatic maintenance or by using the manual mode. To do this, you must first open the command prompt or the Powershell. Once the command prompt is open, type cmd and then choose’settings’. Next, select Windows Update Settings. In the box that appears, type ‘5’ and click OK …
To display the details of a file, you can open the Details view by right-clicking on the file. If you want to see more information, double-click the space between the column headers and the right-hand side of the window to display the properties dialog box. The Details pane displays the file’s file type, size and …
The S.M.A.R.T. hard disk test is a useful tool for computer users to detect a hard drive’s health. Modern versions of Windows include S.M.A.R.T., which is built into most hard drives. Type “wmic diskdrive get status” in the Command Prompt to see the current state of your hard drive. If your hard drive is in …
To boot your system from the EFI partition, you must first determine what drive letter is your installation media. Depending on the type of media used, your installation drive will be either D or E. Windows installations are divided into two partitions: a small partition that is 100 or 600 MB in size, and an …
Knowing what version of Windows you have is important when you’re doing certain tasks, like installing new hardware. Older versions of Windows may not be compatible with certain software, or even hardware. Knowing the version of Windows is easy and you can easily find out with the help of a simple command. The Windows version …