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If I upgrade WXP to W8, what's my email client?
There was no mention in the final report when I ran the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant program about the compatibility of the app, Outlook Express. Does Windows 8 give me an email client and if so, can I export all the various stored mails I have now into it? I know of freebie Thunderbird if all else f...
2014-11-10, 1780🔥, 0💬

What Are Web Browser Cookies
What are Web browser cookies? A Web browser cookie is a small amount of information sent by a Web server to a web browser and then sent back unchanged by the browser each time it accesses that server. HTTP cookies are used for authenticating, tracking, and maintaining specific information about user...
2019-08-19, 1779🔥, 0💬

"Visual C++ Compiler/Tools Premium X86 Native Resource Package" Installed Program on Windows 7
What is the installed program "Visual C++ Compiler/Tools Premium X86 Native Resource Package" on my Windows 7 computer? Why it is not visible in Control Panel? "Visual C++ Compiler/Tools Premium X86 Native Resource Package" is an installed program on Windows 7 system managed by Windows Installer. Yo...
2018-03-24, 1779🔥, 0💬

start button not working in Windows 10
This really needs to get resolved. I can't use any program on my computer that doesn't have an icon on the desktop and I have a program that I need to use! I have tried the fixes listed and nothing is working. I'm getting ready to pay someone to take me back to Windows 7. I wonder how many people ha...
2016-02-24, 1779🔥, 0💬

How to get my computer defaults to change to Microsoft using Windows 8
Trying to set my computer defaults to Microsoft so I can use my Microsoft email and send a webcam video. I went to the control panel and went into select computer defaults and changed it to Microsoft and hit okay. But then it said it was setting defaults in windows media player and when I went into ...
2014-07-17, 1779🔥, 0💬

Windows 10 Update - Check for Updates
How to check for updates on Windows 10? You can follow this tutorial to check for updates on Windows 10: 1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. Go to "Settings &gt; System &amp; Security &gt; Windows Update". You see the current update status of your Windows system. ...
2023-08-24, 1777🔥, 0💬

Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider (swprv) Service on Windows Server 2008
What is the "Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider (swprv)" system service on Windows Server 2008? Can I disable "Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider"? "Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider (swprv)" is a Windows Server 2008 service that manages software-based volume shadow copies taken by t...
2023-02-03, 1777🔥, 0💬

What Is "for" Loop Parameter
What Is "for" Loop Parameter? A "for" loop parameter is a parameter defined in a "for" command to represent each item from a give list. A "for" loop parameter must be defined using the "%%name" format, where "name" can be any identifier string. Same parameter modifiers as batch parameters are also s...
2022-02-04, 1775🔥, 0💬

Waking up a computer remotely
I have a Dell Inspiron Desktop running Windows 8.1 on a network with a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop running Vista. Networking works great when both machines are awake, but often I am working on the Laptop and want to save a file to the Desktop but the desktop is not 'awake' so it doesn't shop up as on ...
2015-01-02, 1773🔥, 0💬

Install McAfee Security Scan Plus
How to Install McAfee Security Scan Plus on my Windows computer? I have the SecurityScan_Release.exe downloaded. If you have downloaded SecurityScan_Release.exe, you can follow this tutorial to install McAfee Security Scan Plus on your Windows computer. 1. Double click on C:\fyicenter\SecurityScan_R...
2017-12-21, 1772🔥, 0💬

Rename Directory or File in Windows PowerShell
How to rename a directory or file in Windows PowerShell? Can I use the old "ren" command? Yes, you can still use the old "ren" command in Windows PowerShell. But "ren" is defined as an alias of the "Rename-Item" cmdlet. The "Rename-Item" cmdlet changes the name of a specified item, for example a dir...
2016-10-24, 1772🔥, 0💬

How can I make the scroll bar more visible?
The very light color of the scroll bar make it hard for these old eyes to find sometimes. There is very little contrast between the scroll bar and the background page. When the cursor hovers over it, the contrast increases and the scroll bar becomes very visible; but until then it is hard to see. Is...
2015-12-04, 1772🔥, 0💬

Invoke Object Methods in Windows PowerShell Scripts
How to invoke methods of an object in Windows PowerShell scripts? I know the method name in Windows PowerShell scripts. If you know the method name of an object, you can invoke and run the method using the "." operator. For example, if you run the following script: $today = Get-Date $tomorrow = $tod...
2016-11-02, 1770🔥, 0💬

Windows 10 accent colour doesn't change automatically
I want to ask, why my colour accent doesn't change as the background changes? I have my settings turned on already. It does change actually, when I turned the setting off and on again. But when the background changes, the accent doesn't change. Is it a bug? Do you have any workaround to make it auto...
2016-03-14, 1767🔥, 0💬

How to restore apps that were deleted during refresh?
How to restore apps that were deleted during refresh? There should be a fold on your desktop that will list what was removed. You will have to reinstall them using the original source. Hope this helps and if you need further assistance post and we will be glad to assist you. Like to inform you that ...
2015-11-06, 1767🔥, 0💬

"Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service - SMSvcHost.exe" Service on Windows Server 2008
What is "Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service" in my Windows Server 2008 service list? And how is "Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service" service related to SMSvcHost.exe? "Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service" is a Windows Server 2008 service that "Provides ability to share TCP ports over the net.tcp protocol." "Net.Tcp Po...
2023-01-29, 1766🔥, 0💬

Windows PowerShell Session with Remote Computers
What is a Windows PowerShell session? A session is an environment where you can run Windows PowerShell commands and scripts. Windows systems supports two types of sessions for Windows PowerShell: 1. Default Sessions - Sessions implicitly created by the local computer, when you start Windows PowerShe...
2016-10-17, 1765🔥, 0💬

Start Services Console on Windows 7
How can I get detailed system information from my Windows Server 2012? A quick way to get detailed information from your Windows Server 2012 is to the following: Open the PowerShell command window, and type in the "systeminfo" command as shown below: PS C:\Users\fyicenter&gt; systeminfo ... OS N...
2016-07-09, 1765🔥, 0💬

System Backup and Restore on Windows 10
Where to find tutorials on managing System Backup and Restore on Windows 10? I want to be ready in case my computer crashes. Here is a collection of tutorials on understanding and managing Windows 10 System Backup and Restore: What is Windows 10 System Restore Creating Windows 10 System Restore Poin...
2023-07-11, 1763🔥, 0💬

"Protected Storage - psbase.dll" Service on Windows Server 2008
What is "Protected Storage" in my Windows Server 2008 service list? And how is "Protected Storage" service related to psbase.dll? "Protected Storage" is a Windows Server 2008 service that "Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as passwords, to prevent access by unauthorized services, p...
2021-12-22, 1762🔥, 0💬

Delete Directory or File in Windows PowerShell
How to delete a directory or file to a new location in Windows PowerShell? Can I use the old "del" command? Yes, you can still use the old "del" command in Windows PowerShell. But "del" is defined as an alias of the "Remove-Item" cmdlet. The "Remove-Item" cmdlet deletes one or more items, like direc...
2016-10-22, 1762🔥, 0💬

I am getting operating system not found message in a black screen when I boot my machine.
I am getting operating system not found message in a black screen when I boot my machine. i have a Sony Sve 171 Series laptop . Also I do have 5 windows 8 cds shipped along with it. when I insert the CD 1 , then I can see the windows icon for some time and then in 2 mins time the dot axis resembling...
2015-05-27, 1760🔥, 0💬

What Is Tech Support Scam
What is Tech Support Scam? Tech Support Scam uses the following elements to trick you to pay the scammer to fix a fake issue on your computer: A fake support hotline answered by the scanner. A malicious Website that generates fake alerts on your computer. A malicious Web ad that redirects you to the...
2018-01-08, 1759🔥, 0💬

"Photo Gallery" Installed Program on Windows 8
What is the installed program "Photo Gallery" on my Windows 8 computer? Why it is not visible in Control Panel? "Photo Gallery" is an installed program on Windows 8 system managed by Windows Installer. You will not see "Photo Gallery" listed on "uninstall or change a program" in Control Panel, becau...
2020-06-21, 1758🔥, 0💬

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