A Drink of Technology for the Thirsty Mind
Services are added from the Command Prompt. You need to know the actual service name as opposed to what Microsoft calls the Display Name. For example, if you wanted to create or delete the Help and Support service, the name used at the Command Prompt would be “helpsvc” rather than the Display Name of “Help and Support”. The actual service […]
Read moreEvery time you format and reinstall your PC, you have to activate Windows again, which can sometimes be a pain once you’ve done it too many times. Here’s how to backup and then restore the activation status. Note: we aren’t going to cover how to reinstall Windows, since you should know how to do that already. This article just covers […]
Read moreWindows XP just isn’t secure anymore! If the expense of the new Windows operating systems is too great, here’s an easy and painless way to get a completely free Linux, keep your old Windows XP installation, and start surfing securely. There are a lot of great features of Linux, and security is one of the best. Viruses on desktop versions […]
Read moreIf you’ve forgotten your Windows password and you don’t have an install CD laying around, there’s no need to worry. Not only are there half a dozen complicated ways to reset the password, you can do it easily with the Offline Windows Password editor. Of course, if you do have a Windows CD, you can reset your password the easy […]
Read moreIf the thought of reinstalling Windows and all your favorite apps has kept you from upgrading to a Solid State Drive (SSD), we’re here to help. Read on as we show you how to migrate Windows 7 to a speedy new SSD without reinstalling everything. Why Migrate and What Do I Need? A casual Google search will reveal that geeks […]
Read moreThis problem occurs if the current user’s profile was accidentally deleted from the system. Note: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify […]
Read moreInformation: When you log on to Vista or Windows 7 using a temporary profile (user account), you receive this error message: The User Profile Service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded. For more information, see: Error message when you log on to a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7-based computer by using a temporary profile: “The User Profile Service […]
Read moreTCP/IP stack Winsock settings in Windows Vista may get corrupted, causing errors and problems with Internet connectivity. Corrupt Winsock or Windows sockets configuration can be due to a lot of reasons such as installation of a networking software, or due to virus, trojan or malware infection, or sometime even due to disinfection of spyware by security software. When Winsock corrupts, […]
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