Microsoft account to log into Windows 8.1
Using 8.1 for the first time. New laptop. I was going to set up a separate Administrator User account in Windows. It says "not recommended" to set up account without a Microsoft account. I also noticed...
View ArticleAutohide task bar obscured by Chrome
Windows 8.1 new computer I had the same problem earlier on a different computer with Windows 7 but I forgot how to resolve it. I like to have the taskbar autohide. Normally it works fine. Move the...
View ArticleWindows RT 8.1 Now Has a Start menu With New Update KB3033055
http://winsupersite.com/windows-rt/microsoft-quietly-releases-windows-10-start-menu-windows-rt http://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-windows-rt-81-start-menu...
View ArticleOdd Share Problem Windows 10
I have a few movies in mp4 format on my PC that I used to stream to a wireless Sony Blueray player in my den. They would stream fine while I was on Windows 8 if I put them in the public video folder....
View Article[WIN10] Realtek rtl8192de not functioning
I upgraded from win 7 to win 10 every thing is working except the Realtek rtl8192de There is a error code. There are 2 devices for that adapter Realtek Wireless LAN RTL8192DE 802.11N PCI-E NIC MAC0 and...
View ArticleHow to read bitlocker encrypted drive?
I blew up my mobo via the USB port (don't ask me how) and now I'm trying to get my data off of the HD using an external USB to SATA adapter, but can't see the individual drives. :( I had 3 drives with...
View ArticleWindows 10 Disk Cleanup not removing previous Windows installaiton
New high end HP laptop came with Windows 8.1 I installed Windows 10. Disk Cleanup on C: (Windows) partition first showed me 7.71 GB in System Files for Previous Windows Installation. I deleted those...
View ArticleNew Windows 10 computer has blurry elements
New HP Envy 360x with Windows 10. Most of the time, for example in Chrome, everything looks sharp. But when I open certain Windows dialog boxes or apps, it shows the content as blurrier type, as if the...
View Article[WIN10] For those who do not see the capability of reverting to Win7/Win8
If you are still within the 30 day limit after upgrading to Win 10 and you want to revert back to your previous Windows version, make sure you are logged in as an administrator, otherwise the "Go back...
View Article[WIN10] My thoughts on Windows 10... I can't be the only one?
Just some random thoughts/venting here. I've been a Microsoft User for 20-25 users, since the days of DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.1. I currently work for a Microsoft Partner and manage various Exchange...
View ArticleMapping share with local credentials diffrent domain
Probably not the right subject, but let me give you the story. A long time ago, because I'm not a full domain admin, I created a share using a local group, populated with domain accounts. Fast forward...
View ArticleWindows 10 Desktop Picture
I upgraded from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro and have had issues that I have managed to correct but now I am down to one of the last few with the following being one. When I click on the Browse...
View Article[WIN10] Can I use my mobile phone's micro SD as my recovery media for Win 10
I have a new HP laptop with Win10. HP Support Assistant is prompting me to create Recovery Media. The laptop is an Envy x360 Convertible and has no optical drive. I have my old Android phone with a 32...
View Article[WIN10] Is there a way to swype or voice type in onscreen keyboard ?
new pc/tablet combo. i'm using it in tablet mode win 10 and would like to have swipe typing or voice typing like i have on android keyboard.
View Article[WIN10] Video codecs
I've just done a clean install of Win 10 and tried to run the "Getting Starting" video intro. The sound works but the videos are a black screen. Videos in my browser work fine. One of the videos in the...
View ArticleMicrosoft developed a flavor of Linux
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/09/18/microsoft_has_developed_its_own_linux_repeat_microsoft_has_developed_its_own_linux/ Now if only they would recode the OS using that, maybe we'd all have less...
View Article[WIN10] Aero glass for Windows 10
Windows 10 has some aero features but not for dialog boxes. You can get it back by using the utility here: http://www.glass8.eu/. It worked for me without any problems and supports Windows 10 up to...
View Article[WIN7] Migrating users from one machine to another
A project has come down where we need to migrate several hundred users from an older Win7 machine to a newer Win 7 machine. However, some of them have local printers and scanners, network printers...
View Article[WIN10] I'm a bit lost regarding desktop interface ...
Hi, I had some Windows 7 PC's that were upgraded directly to Windows 10. I was able to keep my Windows 7 style desktop, my icons, start, and other bars. It looks a ton like Windows 7, and I'm...
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