Windows 10 was released by Microsoft just a few hours ago and already you can download the ISO or USB files directly from microsoft.com (links further below). I have kept a close eye on the developments around Windows 10 and have installed a number of the different preview releases on virtual machines. I must say it is looking and functioning really well and I am very impressed. On another note, it seems that every second operating system Microsoft launches is a dud, with the other being … [Read more...]
Show hidden files & folders in Windows
Sometimes you need to view, edit or even delete hidden files and folders on Windows, but by default, Windows hides some system files (applications can also create hidden files). But there is a way to show these hidden files/folders and I'll show you how in this guide. Works for all version of Windows. Watch the video above or follow the text guide below. Show hidden files & folders on Windows (all versions) Depending on your version of Windows: Win XP/Vista/7: Click the … [Read more...]
Perform a Disk Check on Windows (all versions)
Sometimes it's necessary to run a Disk Check on Windows if your hard drive and/or system is throwing up errors, crashing/freezing or constantly accessing the hard drive (and therefore slowing the system down). It can take a while but it will be well worth your time and solves many issues. It's also pretty easy and I will show you how in this guide. Perform Disk Check on Windows - Choose Version Windows 8/8.1 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Microsoft Windows (official) … [Read more...]
Perform a Disk Check on Windows 8/8.1
Sometimes it's necessary to run a Windows 8/8.1 Disk Check if your hard drive and/or system is throwing up errors, crashing/freezing or constantly accessing the hard drive (and therefore slowing the system down). It can take a while but it will be well worth your time and solves many issues. It's also pretty easy and I will show you how in this guide. Watch the video above or follow the text guide below. Perform Disk Check on Windows 8/8.1 Change to Desktop View (click/press the Desktop … [Read more...]
Perform a Disk Check on Windows 7
Sometimes it's necessary to run a Windows 7 Disk Check if your hard drive and/or system is throwing up errors, crashing/freezing or constantly accessing the hard drive (and therefore slowing the system down). It can take a while but it will be well worth your time and solves many issues. It's also pretty easy and I will show you how in this guide. Watch the video above or follow the text guide below. Perform Disk Check on Windows 7 Click on the Start Menu icon bottom-left Click on … [Read more...]
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