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Windows 10 Tutorials
Where to find tutorials on using Windows 10? I want to learn how to use Windows 10 more efficiently. Here is a collection of tutorials on Windows 10 compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Topics include understanding the operating system; available commands and tools; how to perform basic tasks. Introducti... 2025-02-01, ≈105🔥, 7💬

💬 2022-10-01 Helen: This really helped me a lot. Thanks!

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Getting message windows could not connect to windows all user install agent service.
Failed to connect to a windows service. Windows could not connect to windows all user install agent service. This prevents standard users from logging in. As an administrative user, you can review the system event log for details about why the service didn't respond. I don't know how to review log a... 2014-10-03, ≈25🔥, 1💬

💬 2014-10-03 aaron: I have tried all three methods and have not been able to fix. Method 3 will not let me because I am not an admin apparently....

Exporting Windows Services to Text Files
How to export Windows services to a text file? If you want to export services that are currently configured on your system to a CSV text file as a reference, you can following this tutorial. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools. 2. Double click "Services". Services Management Consol... 2007-01-01, ≈25🔥, 0💬

"Optimize Start Menu Cache Files-S-1-5-21-...-1001" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Optimize Start Menu Cache Files-S-1-5-21-...-1001" on my Windows 8 computer? "\Optimize Start Menu Cache Files-S-1-5-21-...-1001" is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Optimize Start Menu Cache Files-S-1-5-21-...-10... 2017-09-22, ≈25🔥, 0💬

NetSvc.exe - Service - Intel NCS NetService
Can I disable Windows service "Intel NCS NetService" to speedup my computer? Windows service "Intel NCS NetService" - Supports Intel(R) PROSet for Wired Connections Execution command: C:\WINDOWS\System32\NetSvc.exe This service seems to be important. So you should leave it running in "Manual" mode. 2013-12-10, ≈25🔥, 1💬

💬 2013-12-10 Steve B: Set 'manual' over a year ago & I've never found it started so I removed it. My Intel NIC is still working just fine.

YInstStarter Class - Download Program Files (DPF)
What is YInstStarter Class - Download Program Files (DPF)? YInstStarter Class is a Download Program Files (DPF). YInstStarter Class system information: Directory: C:\windows\Downloaded Program Files File name: YInstStarter Class Description: YInstHelper Module Date: 1/3/2007 ID: 30528230-99f7-4bb4-8... 2010-12-09, ≈25🔥, 3💬

💬 2010-12-09 Doreen Fekner: Want to avoid a virus on your pc? Simply power up your pc prior to connecting to the internet. Run any virus scan software (i.e....

💬 2010-09-27 Doreen Fekner: WINDOWS offers you "Plug and Play" when you install new hardware. The problem is that if you are installing an external dvd driv...

💬 2010-09-17 Doreen Fekner: When doing a disk cleanup, I noticed "The YInstStarter Class" module status said "damaged". Is this an integral part of my Windo...

What Is Apache Server
What is Apache server? Apache server is an open-source free Web server software that runs websites. Apache server has been the most popular Web server on the Internet since April 1996. The November 2005 Netcraft Web Server Survey found that more than 70% of the Web sites on the Internet are using Ap... 2016-06-29, ≈24🔥, 4💬

💬 2008-09-06 FYIcenter.com: Hi David, Good point. We will try to put together an introduction document. Thanks for your comment.

💬 2008-09-03 David Mathi Raj: Please, Kindly Explain "Apache Server", that will be more helpful, instead of telling the history.

💬 2008-03-25 FYIcenter.com: Hi Frank, Apache is a Web server software that runs websites. Please visit http://httpd.apache.org/ for more detailed descriptio...

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HelpSvc.exe - Using High CPU and Memory
Why HelpSvc.exe Is Causing Windows XP to Stop Responding - Using High CPU and Memory? Many users have reported problems with HelpSvc.exe on the Internet. For example: HelpSvc.exe has gone insane!! - For the past two weeks I've come back to my computer only to notice that HelpSvc.exe is taking up 100... 2007-04-15, ≈24🔥, 0💬

"RTKCPL" Scheduled Task on Windows 7
What is the scheduled task "\RTKCPL" on my Windows 7 computer? "\RTKCPL" is a scheduled task on Windows 7 system added as part of the computer system installation. You will see "RTKCPL" listed on Task Scheduler with the following information: Name: RTKCPL Location: \ Actions: Start a program - "C:\P... 2024-11-03, ≈24🔥, 4💬

"Lenovo Hotkey Client Loader - tphkload.exe" Service on Windows 7
What is "Lenovo Hotkey Client Loader" in my Windows 7 service list? And how is "Lenovo Hotkey Client Loader" service related to tphkload.exe? "Lenovo Hotkey Client Loader" is a service provided by tphkload.exe EXE file. Detailed information on "Lenovo Hotkey Client Loader" service: Service name: TPH... 2012-04-24, ≈24🔥, 0💬

Creating a Standard Tabular Form
Using Columnar as the layout for a form as shown in the previous tutorial is good to enter new records or editing existing records. But the columnar layout only shows one record at a time. It is not convenient for browsing records or comparing records. So how to create a form to edit multiple rows a... 2010-04-10, ≈24🔥, 0💬

DVDLauncher.exe - Startup Application - CyberLink PowerCinema Resident Program
Can I remove startup application "DVDLauncher.exe - CyberLink PowerCinema Resident Program" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application DVDLauncher.exe is the CyberLink PowerCinema Resident Program, which allows you to play DVD movies automatically when you insert the discs ... 2007-02-09, ≈24🔥, 0💬

How do I improve the touch sensitivity on my PC
How do I improve the touch sensitivity on my PC 1. Adjust the pen and touch settings in the Control Panel: · Swipe in from the right edge and tap Search. Type Control Panel and tap on the search result. · Tap Hardware and Sound. · Tap Pen and Touch. Depending on your device, you may see a variety o... 2012-10-29, ≈24🔥, 0💬

svchost.exe - Service - Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Can I disable Windows service "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)" to speedup my computer? Windows service "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)" - Provides the endpoint mapper and other miscellaneous RPC services. Execution command: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k rpcss This is a very important base service for man... 2016-06-30, ≈24🔥, 2💬

💬 2016-06-30 FYIcenter.com: Hi Caesar, What version of Windows are you running? Go to service manager and stop the RPC service and see what happens.

💬 2016-06-29 Caesar: Why does it run with so much of my CPU? It is taking upwards of 40% +! That is crazy!! Is there anything I can do to make it use...

pdf.ocx - ActiveX - Adobe Acrobat Control Version 6.0 for ActiveX
What is pdf.ocx - ActiveX - Adobe Acrobat Control Version 6.0 for ActiveX? ActiveX pdf.ocx is installed as part of the Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing PDF files. pdf.ocx ActiveX file info: Directory: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX File name: pdf.ocx Description: Adobe Acrobat Con... 2023-10-04, ≈24🔥, 3💬

💬 2010-09-22 Bunhok: I've used the pdf.ocx in my project using vb 6.0.When I open the pdf file at the first time it's working,but the second time I o...

Ati2evxx.exe - Service - ATI HotKey Poller
Can I disable Windows service "ATI HotKey Poller" to speedup my computer? Windows service "ATI HotKey Poller" - Installed as part of the ATI video card driver. Allows you use hot keys to control multiple monitors. Execution command: C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.e xeYou can disable "ATI HotKey Poller... 2006-12-26, ≈24🔥, 0💬

svchost.exe - Service - DCOM Server Process Launcher
Can I disable Windows service "DCOM Server Process Launcher" to speedup my computer? Windows service "DCOM Server Process Launcher" - Provides launch functionality for DCOM services. Execution command: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.ex e-k DcomLaunch This service is needed for Windows firewall function... 2006-12-27, ≈24🔥, 0💬

SynTPLpr.exe - Startup Application - TouchPad Driver Helper Application
Can I remove startup application "SynTPLpr.exe - TouchPad Driver Helper Application" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application SynTPLpr.exe is the TouchPad Driver Helper Application from Synaptics. SynTPLpr.exe is installed on laptop computers that have touchpads to provid... 2007-02-09, ≈23🔥, 0💬

Reviewing Internet Explorer (IE) Add-on or BHO Tools on XP SP2
How to review Internet Explorer (IE) add-on or Browser Helper Object (BHO) tools on Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)? If you are using Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Internet Explorer (IE) version 6, you can use the Manage Add-ons function provided by IE to list all add-on or Browser H... 2007-02-08, ≈23🔥, 0💬

drive letter access component
How do i update drive letter access component version 1.0.0.1 The best way to update your driver letter access component is to buy the latest version of Drive Letter Access from roxio. 2019-03-26, ≈23🔥, 3💬

💬 2008-10-15 FYIcenter.com: Hi Melissa, you should contact the support team at Roxio to get it updated version.

💬 2008-10-14 Melissa: how do i update drive letter access component version 1.0.0.1

Remote login Limit on Windows 10
How to increase the remote login limit on Windows 10? By default, Windows 10 only allows 1 remote login at any time. If the second user is trying to login remotely, he/she will get the following warning message: Another user is signed in. If you continue, they'll be disconnected. Do you want to sign... 2019-09-24, ≈23🔥, 0💬

Starting and Stopping Windows XP Services
How to start and stop a Windows XP service? If you want to start or stop a Windows service, you can follow this tutorial. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools. 2. Double click "Services". Services Management Console window shows up. 3. Select the service that you want to stop, for e... 2016-06-30, ≈23🔥, 2💬

💬 2008-08-15 FYIcenter.com: @StreetBoy. Thanks for the comment.

💬 2008-08-12 StreetBoy: Another easy way to open the 'Services' console is just to right-click 'My Computer' and then click 'Manage'. In the window that...

Removing tfswctrl.exe - Sonic Drive Letter Access Component
How to remove tfswctrl.exe from the startup application list to gain performance and reduce security risk? Startup application tfswctrl.exe is the Drive Letter Access Component from Sonic. tfswctrl.exe process is used to allow you to write data to CD/DVD burners as though you were writing to a norma... 2016-07-02, ≈23🔥, 2💬

💬 2008-09-26 FYIcenter.com: @Bob, Good to know this worked for you. Thanks for sharing your comment.

💬 2008-09-23 Bob: This worked. Sonic burning software still functions after removing tfswctr.exe. For some reason OS still wants to perform DAL mo...

Sharing Internet Explorer (IE) favorites
I have several computers. How can I share my Internet Explorer favorites between two computers? Favorites, also known as bookmarks, are a convenient way to organize and link to webpages that you visit frequently. If you use Internet Explorer on several computers, you can easily save your favorites o... 2017-04-03, ≈23🔥, 2💬

💬 2014-06-16 karen: new internet ie doesn't have options from the menu to import or export. this only applies to old ie versions

Help with VSU4\vcredist_arm.exe installation for Windows 8
Have a windows 8 computer and need to download the Visual C++ Redistributable for visual studio 2012 update 4 for a new game that needs those to run it,and i cant download the file VSU4\vcredist_arm.exe because "This APP can't run on your PC, to find a version for your PC, check with the software pu... 2015-04-13, ≈23🔥, 1💬

💬 2015-04-13 kani: Is there solution for this to sort out?

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