How To Scan A Folder Or Drive Using Windows Defender In Windows 8
Posted April 13, 2012 – 7:13 pm in: Windows 8 GuidesMicrosoft Security Essentials requires no introduction. It’s probably one of the best, if not the best, free security software available for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. Users who have tried to install Security Essentials on Windows 8 probably have noticed that one can’t install MSE in Windows 8. It’s because [...]
No Comments | Tags: Free Antivirus, MSEHow To Play Windows 7 Games In Windows 8
Posted April 11, 2012 – 8:06 pm in: Windows 8 GuidesA little over a month ago, Windows 8 Consumer Preview was released to the public. The Consumer Preview version of Windows 8 includes many changes, improvements and features. Those of you have been using Windows 8 CP would know that it doesn’t include popular free games that were part of previous versions of Windows. While [...]
3 Comments | Tags: Freeware for Windows 8, GamesHow To Quickly Launch Elevated Command Prompt (Command Prompt With Admin Rights) From Normal Command Prompt
Posted April 2, 2012 – 6:04 pm in: Windows 7 Guides, Windows 8 GuidesMany a time we need to open the elevated prompt (Command Prompt with administrator rights) to execute certain commands. For instance, one needs to execute the powercfg /hibernate on/off command in an elevated prompt to enable hibernation in Windows 7 and sfc /scannow command to repair Windows system files. Launching the Command Prompt [...]
1 Comment | Tags: Command Prompt, windowsWindows SmartScreen Prevented An Unrecognized App From Running. Running This App Might Put Your PC At Risk
Posted March 27, 2012 – 10:44 pm in: Windows 8 GuidesA couple of days ago we wrote a post talking about customizing the default drive icons of Windows 8 with the help of Eight Drive Icon Changer. A few users who tried to download and run the drive icon changer left a comment asking how to run the program as Windows 8 shows “Windows SmartScreen [...]
No Comments | Tags: Windows 8Create User Account Without Using Email Address In Windows 8
Posted March 26, 2012 – 4:38 pm in: Windows 8 GuidesWhen installing Windows 8, towards the end of the installation, you will be prompted to enter your email address to use it as Microsoft account. When you sign in to your PC with your Microsoft account, you can easily download and install apps from Windows Store, sync settings online, and access you files and photos [...]
No Comments | Tags: User Account, Windows 8Start8 Adds Start Menu To Windows 8
Posted March 23, 2012 – 5:49 pm in: Freeware, Windows 8 GuidesWhile most of the users who have updated to Windows 8 are happy with the Start screen and other features, a small number of users aren’t exactly happy with the Metro Start. For users who can’t live without a Start menu, Stardock Corporation has released a new tool named Start8 to bring back Start menu [...]
3 Comments | Tags: Customize Windows 8, Start Menu for Windows 8How To Prevent Users From Uninstalling Metro Apps In Windows 8
Posted March 22, 2012 – 9:16 pm in: Windows 8 GuidesWindows 8 ships with a bunch of quality Metro-style apps and one can always download more apps form the Windows Store. Microsoft has been updating the Windows Store regularly with new apps. Software vendors are also releasing Metro version of their popular apps. Those who have installed some apps from the Store would know [...]
No Comments | Tags: Metro Apps, Windows 8Turn Off Or Disable Windows Store App In Windows 8
Posted March 20, 2012 – 10:35 pm in: Windows 8 GuidesIt’s been a few days since Windows 8 CP was released to the public. Windows Store, Metro Start, Explorer Ribbon, revamped Task Manager, and File History are some of the core features of Windows 8. Among all these, Windows Store is the one feature that makes installing apps easier than ever. For starters, Windows [...]
No Comments | Tags: Windows 8, Windows StoreUninstall Or Remove Windows 8 Language Packs
Posted March 19, 2012 – 9:24 pm in: Windows 8 GuidesA little over a week ago, we talked about downloading and installing language packs in Windows 8. Those of you have already installed language packs might have noticed that one can’t download language packs directly from Microsoft servers and one needs to use the language control panel to download and install language packs in Windows [...]
No Comments | Tags: Language Packs, Windows 8Classic Start Helps You Skip Windows 8 Start Screen When You Log In [Update]
Posted March 15, 2012 – 7:43 pm in: Windows 8 GuidesIf you have been closely following Windows 8 news or played with Windows 8 for a while, you probably know about the new Metro Start screen. For starters, Start screen is one of the core features of Windows 8 and works as a replacement for the old Start menu. The tiles on the Start [...]
1 Comment | Tags: Customize Windows 8, Start Screen