With Windows 8, Microsoft introduced a new way of signing-into Windows. In addition to the local account, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 let you sign-in using a Microsoft account. That is, you can use your Outlook.com, Hotmail, MSN, or Live email ID to sign-in to Windows. The advantage of signing-in with a Microsoft account is […]
How To Upgrade Windows 8.1 Preview To RTM (Final)
Upgrading from Windows 8.1 Preview to Windows 8.1 RTM isn’t as hard as you might think. In fact, it’s fairly simple. Windows 8.1 Preview users who have an ISO copy of Windows 8.1 RTM can easily upgrade to Windows 8.1 RTM without having to create a bootable media. In this guide we are going to […]
How To Move Details Pane To The Bottom In Windows 8.1 File Explorer
Details pane, the small pane that shows file details when selected, is one of the many useful features introduced first with Windows Vista, and is part of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 versions as well. In Vista and Windows 7, details pane appears across the bottom of Windows Explorer. In Windows 8 and […]
How To Install & Uninstall Programs In Safe Mode In Windows 10/8/7
Safe Mode is used when the operating system fails to boot in to the normal mode. Since Safe mode starts Windows with limited set of services and drivers, it’s used to troubleshoot Windows especially when Windows fails to boot after installing new drivers or third-party programs. For instance, if the PC fails to boot after […]
How To Test Drive Windows 10/8.1 Without Installing
There are a couple of ways to test drive Windows 10/8.1 operating system on your computer. You can install Windows 10/8.1 in dual-boot with Windows 8/7/Vista, use virtualization software such as VirtualBox to install Windows 10/8.1 without having to make any changes to your system, or install Windows 10/8.1 on a VHD without using third-party […]
How To Boot From ISO File
Now-a-days, many of us use advanced backup tools such as Redo Backup, Macrium Reflect, and Acronis True Image. Almost every good backup software out there lets you create rescue media so that you can quickly restore a previously created backup image without booting into Windows. While it’s always a good idea to create a rescue […]
How To Transfer Big Files From PC To PC
There are a couple of ways to transfer files from one computer to another. Transferring files using USB drives is one of the common and most popular methods since it doesn’t require configuring computer settings. While one can always share files between two PCs without a USB drive, you need to enable and configure file […]
A Tool To Hide The Start Button On Windows 8.1 Taskbar
The Start button on the Windows 8.1 taskbar lets you quickly switch to the Start screen when you perform a left-click on it, and reveals the power user menu when you right-click on it. It’s no secret that most Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 users use the Windows logo key on the keyboard or Windows […]
How To Show Libraries In Windows 8.1 Explorer Navigation Pane
First introduced with Windows 7, Libraries feature lets you easily organize files and folders scattered across your hard drive(s) or network. The beauty of this feature is that it lets you quickly create new libraries, edit existing ones, and add files and folders to libraries without the need of additional hard drive space. Unfortunately, it […]
How To Create Restore Point In Windows 8.1
Restore Point, a feature first introduced with Windows ME is one of the unique and best features of the Windows operating system to quickly restore system files to a previous state without making changes to saved data. Windows automatically creates one restore point every week and also creates restore point prior to installing updates. While […]
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