[WIN8] Setting up first Windows 8.1 system and have a question
Oh my, I think Windows 8.0 with added 3rd party software was easier! I'm setting up a desktop for a family with very few computer skills and trying to make this feel as much like Windows 7 as possible....
View Article[News] OneDrive Storage Increase: 15 GB free for everyone...
[If you're anti-cloud, please feel free to skip along without comment ;) ] 1. OneDrive will come with 15 GB for free (up from 7 GB) [...] we believe providing 15 GB for free right out of the gate –...
View Articlesoftware or script to put files into dated folders?
say I have 5000+ pictures or screenshots .. all in one folder :/ I'd like to have them grouped in folders by date .. is there any software or script that could sort them out automatically? what do you...
View ArticleInternet connection slow-down--Part 2
A couple of weeks ago I posted this topic: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29254112-Internet-connection-slow-down I received some replies and I wanted to say thank you for those (topic was closed for...
View Article[WIN7] Unable to remove Proxy Settings IE 11
I have a HP notebook which has the proxy server settings of 127.0.0.1:13828. and I cannot seem to remove it with MS Fixit, reset Hosts file. As soon as I uncheck it and close IE it comes right back....
View ArticleUpdate to Microsoft Update client
Update to Microsoft Update client This article describes the update that further improves the security of Windows Update (WU) / Microsoft Update (MU) client for Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows Server...
View ArticleDoes anyone know of any good "Beaming", "Streaming" software?
Hey Guys, I have a Sony Bravia XBR-55X900A 55in 4K Ultra HD LCD TV and I have a ASUS G750JW ROG (Windows 8.1) Laptop. I would like to be able to stream / beam whatever from the Laptop to the TV,...
View Article[WIN8] Looking for some info on the Classic Explorer in Win8
Hi guys, I did RTFG but I can't find what I am looking for so I thought I would ask here cause you guys know far more then I sometimes :) So, I have Windows 8.1 and I have been using the "Classic...
View Article[Other] Need some Skype info
I'm going to let my T-Mobile prepaid plan run out at the end of the month. Can I choose my own Skype phone number? Not from a list but really pick my own number? I understand the number would need to...
View ArticleTrying to print to copy machine
Using a network cable.. something I'm not doing right on the windows side for a static IP, It worked once for DHCP but as you know the IP changed and that was the end of that.. So on the copy machine I...
View Article[Exchange] Exchange 2013, I need Help getting it working, please
Hello, I have successfully installed exchange 2013 on 2008 R2 environment, and I have some questions on how to getting it up and running.. 1) I am trying to setup a send connector and nothing seems to...
View ArticleWindows 7 does not recognize my password
I set a secure password for my computer after my niece got on and installed some video player. Well the power went out and for some reason it's saying the password is incorrect. I KNOW I entered it...
View ArticleAnnouncing the .NET Framework 4.5.2
5 May 2014 3:21 PM quote:We are happy to announce the availability of the .NET Framework 4.5.2. It is a highly compatible, in-place update to the.NET Framework 4, 4.5 and 4.5.1. We incorporated...
View Article[WIN7] GUID to Product ID in Registry?
This is perhaps a dumb question, however I have not been able to find an answer so I'm going to ask it anway. So I'm looking at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products" in the registry....
View Article[IE] Upgrade From IE8 to 9, 10 or 11?
On Win7, only use IE infrequently when other browsers don't render the pages correctly or need to test issues with add-ons, etc. . Currently on IE8 and was wondering if there's a reason (or need) to...
View ArticleHow do I stop Win 8 Pro from installing apps I don't want?
I do all security patches and other updates manually by downloading to disk from Microsoft download center and then installing one by one. I keep Windows Update Service disabled except during the time...
View ArticleWorklaptop L2TP auto connect
Is there a setting to get an L2TP VPN to just connect at startup. I'd like it to connect as a service, so that the laptop could be remotely accessed over the VPN even if a user is not logged in. I also...
View ArticleDirectly connected Win Server 2012 (r2) slow network until reboot
We have a server 2012 r2 machine with 2 network cards. One is connected to a main network and doesn't have any issues. The other is a direct connection to a line I plug into for accessing an FTP...
View ArticleExcel 2007 Pivot Table issue
I've got a simple spreadsheet in Excel 2007. It shows about 20 geographic areas (Atlanta, Dallas, Nashville, etc...), and under each area it shows a varying number of jobs. It also has a column for Job...
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