Category: Windows 8

These tools are different from disk cleaning applications, which automatically remove temporary and cache files. An analyzer will just scan your drive and give you a better view of what’s…

A checksum is a sequence of numbers and letters used to check data for errors. If you know the checksum of an original file, you can use a checksum utility…

First, you’ll need to ensure you have the installation media connected to your computer and mounted. If it’s a DVD or USB drive, insert it into your computer. If it’s…

A common problem with new laptops is that Windows 8 or 10 is pre-installed. In case you want to install windows 7 or linux, the BIOS settings prevent to boot…

The recent WannaCry ransomware attack demonstrates the importance of automatic security updates. No matter how careful you are, malware could exploit a security hole over the network and gain control…

When you’re in the Command Prompt, working with files and folders, and you want to access them in Explorer, instead of navigating to them manually, you can get there with…

Changing your IP address with the Control Panel interface isn’t difficult, but it does require clicking through a number of different windows and dialog boxes. If you’re a fan of…

There are issues that a print job is stuck in queue and cannot be deleted. As a result the printer cannot print from a computer. This stuck print job cannot…

Windows has a built in tool to scan the system for corrupted or missing files. Open a command prompt and simply type sfc /scannow

Runtime Broker is an official Microsoft core process that debuted in Windows 8 and continues in Windows 10. It is used to determine whether universal apps you got from the…

You may want to try a Windows refresh or a factory reset if your computer is unable to boot into Windows. Use the following steps to to launch Windows Automatic…