You’ve probably asked yourself: Can I use a Windows 10 recovery disk on a different computer? The answer is yes. It’s easy to create and use a Windows recovery disk, and you can use it on as many different computers as you need to in order to fix a malfunctioning system. You can use a …
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To change your user account to an administrator, you must have administrative privileges. If you don’t have administrator privileges, you can also switch to a standard user account. Changing the user account type gives you more control over your system and will prevent any UAC prompts from appearing. The first step to change your account …
If your HDMI port isn’t working, try restarting your PC. Your computer may need to be updated with the latest driver. If this is the case, it may be a good idea to roll back to the previous version to ensure that the HDMI is working again. You may also find that your HDMI port …
When using the Task View interface, you can see multiple desktops at the same time. This feature allows you to isolate and open different program windows. Having multiple desktops is useful for organizing programs and job functions. To create a new desktop, simply press the Win+Ctrl+D key combination to create a new virtual desktop. Now, …
If you have encountered the error message, “Selected boot device failed” in your Windows 10 system, you’re not alone. The issue is common to all versions of Windows and several motherboard manufacturers. When this error message appears, the user cannot use their computer. The reason why this error occurs is due to a file corruption …
There are many benefits of purchasing a hard drive with Windows 10 preinstalled. The OS is already installed on the primary hard drive. If you need to replace this hard drive, you should first upgrade the operating system. Most operating systems come with installation disks that have the drivers for the hard drive installed. Then, …
Weather stripping is a cheap way to block out draughts in windows. Weather strips are self-adhesive and available in most hardware stores. They can be foam, vinyl, or metal and all work to block cold air from coming in. However, they are not a permanent solution and if they aren’t applied correctly can cause damage …
If you’re tired of the blue or yellow shield appearing on your desktop, you can remove it from Windows’ system properties. This way, you can disable the default security settings and keep your computer running like the rest of your system. To get rid of the shield, you can start the Command Prompt from the …
In Windows 7, you can open the system information dialog box in order to find out the current configuration of your computer. By default, the window displays the system summary, which lists details such as the operating system, processor type, and instant memory. Further, you can click on Hardware resources and components to see a …
Microsoft recently increased the minimum storage requirement for Windows 10 to 32GB. The previous minimum required 16 GB for 32-bit versions of the OS. 64-bit versions required at least 20 GB of storage. But if you plan to keep a large amount of files and multiple applications on your system, 32Gb is not enough. The …