Category Archive: Windows

How to create a desktop shortcut to a program: Windows Operating System

A shortcut is a link to an item on your computer. You can create shortcuts for file, folder, drive, or program and then place them in a convenient location so that you can easily access the item that the shortcut links to. Shortcuts can be distinguished from the original file by the arrow that appears […]

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Power plans and settings

A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manage how your computer uses power. You can use power plans to reduce the amount of power your computer uses, maximize performance, or balance the two. Which power plans are available? Balanced. Offers full performance when you need it and saves power during […]

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How to change File associations in Windows

There are several different kinds of files on your computer including images,music, videos, text documents, executable applications and much more. Each file stores different information in different ways and can only be opened by certain programs. Windows takes the potential confusion out of this system by associating certain programs to certain file types right out of […]

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Windows Explorer Doesn’t Show Thumbnail Previews

This may be a bug in Windows operating system or accidentally turned off thumbnails using Folder Options or System Properties. The problem can be fixed by following the below steps. Open Windows Explorer, click on Organize button present in command bar and select “Folder and search options“ Now go toView tab and make sure “Always show icons, never thumbnails” […]

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Chkdsk

Chkdsk utility is used to identify the file system and view a status report of the hard disk. You can use the utility to correct the errors on the hard disk. Consider a scenario where you are unable to boot the computer.  One of the causes of this problem can be errors on the hard […]

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What is the Recycle Bin?

Files and folders can clutter your computer. The Recycle Bin, the desktop icon that resembles a wastebasket, is where you put a file or folder if you want to delete it. You can open the Recycle Bin anytime and see what’s inside by double-clicking the Recycle Bin icon located on the desktop or by using […]

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Disk Defragmenter

The Disk Defragmenter utility is used to eradicate file fragmentation. To use the Disk Defragmenter utility, perform the following steps: Click Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Defragmenter to open the Disk Defragmenter window. Select the desired drive and click on the Analyze button. After Analyzing the drive, the Disk Defragmenter utility prompts you whether the drive needs defragmentation. […]

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Troubleshooting Basic Printer Problems

Take care of the basics. Make sure the printer is plugged in, turned on, and has paper in it. Make sure the printer cable is properly connected to the printer and to the computer. Check to see if there is a paper jam. Most printers have a flashing light to indicate a jam. Also, if […]

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How do I determine what version of Windows I’m using?

Microsoft Windows Operating System & version can be determined following below steps;   Click Start Click Run or if you see “Start Search” field click in it or just type winver and press Enter.   This will pull up a new About Windows window giving you the version of Microsoft Windows, the build info, and […]

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