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How to Manually Clear or Set Dirty Bit on Windows Volume
When a dirty bit is set on a volume, Windows automatically performs a disk checking the next time the computer is restarted. You can run the chkntfs command at the Command Prompt to check if a volume...
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How to Stop Check Disk (Chkdsk) From Running at Startup
There are some situations where your PC needs to run a check disk at startup or reboot. For instance, if you run the chkdsk command on a system drive that is being used to run the Windows OS, it will...
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How to Backup and Restore Device Drivers in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
Every time you reinstall Windows, you have to download and install drivers again. But what to do if you don’t remember where you downloaded all your individual drivers from, or you lost the disc...
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Add “Copy To”&“Move To” Shortcut to Windows Right-Click Menu
How do you copy or move a file to another location in Windows? Most of us use the Copy or Cut command from the Context Menu, and then paste the file in the destination location. To speed up the file...
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How to Remove Shortcut Arrow from Desktop Icons in Windows 10 / 8 /7
By default, Windows places a small arrow in the bottom left corner of the desktop shortcut icon. The arrow can help you distinguish a shortcut from an application or file. If you are not happy to see...
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How to Reset Local Group Policy Settings to Default with / without Login
Is there a way to bypass group policy? Group policy settings are messed up? You might be restricted from modifying certain system settings or you’re denied to log on to Windows. In this tutorial we’ll...
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How to Enable USB Write Protection in Windows 10, 8 and 7
Worry about someone copying files off your PC via USB drive? The most common solution is to disable or restrict the usage of USB ports. In this tutorial we’ll show you another way to enable write...
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How to Export and Copy Local Group Policy Settings to Another PC
“I am editing local group policies here and would prefer not to edit each machine manually. How do I export the policy, and then import it to other machines? Please help!” LGPO.exe (Local Group Policy...
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Fix: Screen Saver Settings Greyed out in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
Unable to change screen saver settings? All screen saver options are greyed out or disabled? This problem is caused by a group policy setting that got screen saver disabled. In this tutorial we’ll show...
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2 Ways to Turn On or Off Screen Saver in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
Screen saver is a nice way to protect your computer from prying eyes when you walk away without locking it. After a short time of inactivity, screen saver will automatically lock the screen and apply...
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How to Disable Any Shortcut Keys in Windows 10 / 8 /7
Is there a way to disable certain keyboard shortcuts in Windows? Sometimes or even frequently you might press a hotkey accidentally that can disrupt your productivity. In this tutorial we’ll show you...
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2 Ways to Mount and Unmount VHD / VHDX from Command Line
Virtual hard disk (VHD / VHDX) is a disk image file format for storing the complete contents of a hard drive. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to mount and unmount VHD / VHDX file from Command...
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Fix: Right-Click Context Menu Not Showing / Responding in Windows
Mouse right-click not working on your desktop or Windows Explorer? Whenever you try to right-click anything on the desktop or in Windows Explorer / Start Menu, you might see no response at all and the...
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SysKey: Lock & Unlock Windows PC with USB Drive
Is it possible to set up a USB Drive to log into Windows without installing any software on the PC? SysKey is a built-in Windows utility that allows you to set up a Startup Key/Password to protect the...
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Fix: “User must change password at next logon” option greyed out in Windows
When you try to change or reset the password of a user account, you might find the checkbox “User must change password at next logon” is greyed out, so you can’t choose this option. In this tutorial...
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How to Show Previous Logon Activity on Windows Welcome Screen
How to view users logon activity in Windows? Do you need to know the time of the last login? In this tutorial we’ll show you how to deploy a GPO in Windows to display information about previous logons...
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Restore Missing “Extract All” Option to ZIP Right-Click Menu
Windows has built-in native support for ZIP files. When you right-click on a .zip file in Windows Explorer, the “Extract All” option from context menu allows you to extract all contents of the zip file...
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Fix: Sleep Option Missing in Windows 10 / 8 / 7 Power Menu
Missing sleep option in the power menu in Windows 10? When you click the Start button, then click the Power icon (or click the arrow next to shut down), you might find the Sleep option is missing or...
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Fix Error: “Windows cannot Change the Password” in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
Unable to change Windows password? When you try to change or set a Windows password from Control Panel, you might get a popup message saying “Windows cannot change the password“. If you’re using...
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Fix: System Cooling Policy Missing in Power Options
System Cooling Policy is missing in Windows? System Cooling Policy lets you change the cooling mode of your system. If you couldn’t see the System Cooling Policy option under the Power Options of...
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