FAQs for Password Reset Disk in Windows
A password reset disk allows you to change lost Windows user password from Windows login screen, without needing to know your old password. In one of my previous posts we’ve covered how to create and...
View ArticleHow to Enable or Disable Windows 10 Upgrade Notification
The final version of Windows 10 will release to public on July 29, 2015, and all Windows 7 and Windows 8 users can upgrade to Windows 10 for free in the first year of launch. To make the upgrade...
View ArticleRate My Computer with Built-in Performance Testing Tool in Windows 8 or 7
Running benchmarks on a computer enables users to evaluate performance, to identify potential bottlenecks, and to choose effective system upgrades. Like Windows Vista, Windows 8 and 7 also come with a...
View ArticleHow to Show Hidden Files in Windows 10, 8, 7 and Vista
One accidental deletion of a single system file can render your computer unusable. By default, Windows hides certain system files from view in Windows Explorer. This protects important files from being...
View Article2 Methods to Fix “The Group Policy Client service failed the logon. Access...
When you try to log on to your Windows account, you might encounter the error “The group Policy Client service failed the logon. Access is denied.” When you click OK, the system will return you back to...
View ArticleReset Windows 8 or 7 Password with the Freeware NTPasswd
“My laptop was installed with Windows 7 with only one account, but no reset disk was created. Now I had forgotten my administrator password and don’t know how to reset it. Had tried Ophcrack to burn...
View Article2 Options to Turn off Windows Defender in Windows 10 or 8
Windows Defender is a built-in antivirus software comes with Windows 10 and Windows 8. While Windows Defender provides very baseline protection, it slows down your PC considerably. Users who prefer...
View ArticleHow to Bypass the Password on Any Windows Version
There are lots of people that for some reason forget the login password on their Windows computers. Most of the answers they find all over the Internet is to reinstall or reset the password. This is...
View Article2 Options to Add a User to Local Administrators Group
Only an administrator can perform the administration tasks such as installing a driver or an application. If you have an existing standard or limited account, you can grant it administrator privileges...
View ArticleSet up Windows to Auto Login to Domain Account
In my previous post I’ve covered how to enable automatic login in Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, by using the command netplwiz or control userpasswords2. However, that option is disabled when your computer is...
View ArticleHow to Create A Windows To Go USB Drive in Windows 8 Enterprise
Windows to Go is a exclusive feature available in Windows 8 Enterprise only, which lets users create a portable version of the OS that can be used directly from a USB drive. Here’s how to create a...
View ArticleReset Forgotten Windows 8 Password on Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 was loaded with a 32-bit version of Windows 8.1, and if you’ve forgotten the login password, you can reset it with PCUnlocker. But this tablet can boot in native UEFI mode only, so...
View ArticleAuto Shutdown Windows 10 / 8 As You Expect
Sometimes you might want to schedule Windows to shutdown automatically after a specified amount of time. For example, let’s say you’re downloading a big file at night. You know it will take about one...
View ArticleHow to Change Keyboard Layout for Windows 10/8/7 Login Screen
“I’m stuck on logon screen of Windows 7 professional. My password has an ö (german umlaut) character and the keyboard layout changed somehow to English. And on logon screen I can’t seem to find...
View ArticleBlock Read / Write Access to USB or CD Drive in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
There are situations where you might want to disable USB/CD device access in your computer, if someone wants to copy your files to removable devices (USB stick or CD). In this tutorial we’ll show you 2...
View ArticleReset Dell Laptop to Factory Settings without Knowing Admin Password
How to reset your Dell computer to original factory settings if you forgot the administrator password? A forgotten password should not become an obstacle on the way! This guide explains how to perform...
View ArticleFix Automatic Startup Repair Loop in Windows 10, 8 and 7
A customer recently mentioned that his Windows 8 laptop was stuck in an Automatic Repair loop. When he turned on the computer, it came up with the ‘Preparing Automatic Repair’ screen, and then rebooted...
View Article2 Ways to Set Password Hint for Windows User Account
“I have activated the built-in guest account on my system so guests can use to work on my computer. To log on they must enter a password. How can I set a password hint to inform users of the correct...
View ArticleHow to Upgrade to Windows 10 without Using Windows Update
Windows 10 is available to public as a free upgrade to every qualified computers running a genuine copy of Windows 8.1, 8 or 7. (Enterprise editions do not qualify.) Just download the official Media...
View Article2 Options to Get out of Safe Mode in Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista
Are you stuck in Windows Safe Mode? Every time you turn on or restart your computer and you still keep ending back in Safe Mode? In this article we’ll show you 2 ways to get out of Safe Mode in Windows...
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