One of the most useful utilities in Windows is the search bar. This tool helps you find information of all sorts. However, sometimes, this feature gets malfunctioned. If you have been experiencing this issue, here are some steps to fix the issue. You may also want to check the built-in Windows troubleshooter. It might be …
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Many off-the-shelf computers come with Windows preloaded but no Windows setup CDROM. Fortunately, they usually come with a Recovery Disk that will let you revert the system back to the way it was shipped. However, if you’re planning on reformatting your PC, you may wonder how to get Windows XP to boot from CD. In …
While you should always install the recommended Windows updates, you might be wondering if you should install optional ones as well. Windows’ Settings app has a list of optional updates and you can choose to install them or not. There are two main categories of updates on Windows: Windows updates and driver updates. In most …
If you’ve made the decision to downgrade to Windows 7 after a month’s time, you may be wondering how to do it. While you can use a third-party backup, it is much easier to downgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 7. The first step is to back up all of your files. You can use …
Disabling hardware acceleration can improve the quality of your video and games. You can disable the feature in Windows 10 by changing the setting in the graphics card’s control panel. To turn off the hardware acceleration, open the display properties and locate the Hardware Acceleration option. Then, click OK. You should see your video settings …
The first step in enabling NetBIOS over TCP/IP is to open the Network Connections Properties dialog box. In the TCP/IP->Adapter entry, click the “I want to enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP” box. By default, this box will be grayed out. To enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP, click the “1” option. To disable it, click “2.” In the …
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What happened to Microsoft Games in Windows 10?” then you’re not alone. In fact, a few thousand users are experiencing this problem. Microsoft has not yet made a fix for the issue. Thankfully, there are a few things you can try to solve this problem yourself. Hopefully, these solutions will …
There are two types of files on your computer: those created during your installation of Windows and those that are already deleted. The files that are created during installation are temporary, and can be safely deleted. You can safely delete them by pressing the Ctrl key on your keyboard, or by selecting them on the …
If you are wondering how to delete recovery partition Windows 10, you must first know what it is. This partition contains important files and settings that you cannot delete without affecting your entire system. However, before you can delete this partition, you must make sure that you are deleting it. Follow the steps outlined below …
When the mouse stops working in Windows 10, you may be wondering how to reset the sensitivity settings. You can do so by changing the settings in the Windows 10 Control Panel. Click on Hardware and Sound. Select the Mouse section. Then, paste the following path in the Registry address bar. Press OK to finish …