Windows 8’s Users Folder:- AppData The location of Windows 8 AppData is in the C:\Users folder, the same place as in Vista. For those familiar with XP’s Documents and Settings, there has been a naming changes, but the underlying structure is very similar. Find AppData in Windows 8 and in …
Windows 8: Refresh Your PC Without Affecting Your Files I will explain how to repair a corrupted Windows 8 operating system using the ‘Refresh your PC’ reset. Your symptoms may include corrupted files causing the system to run slowly, Internet Explorer crashing, or programs hanging. The solution is to restore …
Troubleshooting Lack of Sound on Windows 8 Computers Configuring sound has always been my Achilles’ heel, this why I feel qualified to describe the most basic pitfalls that prevent a computer playing music, speaking to you, or just giving a squawk. Methods for Troubleshooting Windows 8 Audio Problems Try 3 …
Tweaks for Your Windows 8 Registry One fascinating aspect of Microsoft’s registry is that each successive Windows version brings new features to tweak. Here are examples of interesting Windows 8 regedit hacks. Please note these are from early beta versions, and may not be relevant to the RTM or even …
Where is the Windows 8 Run Command? If you want the ‘Run’ dialog box, just type the letters ‘R u n’ from the Windows 8 Metro-style interface. As a result, a built-in App called ‘Run’ will appear, just click on the blue icon. Topics For Windows 8’s Run Command Use …
Windows 8 Tipsand Utilities Here are a variety of tips and tweaks for Windows 8. Embrace the New Windows Ribbon Tip for the Metro-style UI Tip to Shutdown Windows 8 Windows 8 Notifications Windows 8 User Interface Emulators Control the Nagging User Account Control (UAC) Experiment with Windows 8 Hyper-V …
Create Shortcut for Windows 8 Modern UI App on Desktop I will show you a technique to create a shortcut for a modern style App on Windows 8's old style desktop. Windows 8 App Shortcut Desktop Tasks Plan to Create a Shortcut for Modern App Regedit Research in CLASSES_ROOT Recap: …
Troubleshooting Windows 8 Remote Desktop To troubleshoot a remote desktop connection you need to understand the contrasting roles of the network host (victim) and the local client computer (parasite). Each factor in making a successful connection is easier if both the client and host are running Microsoft’s Windows 8. However, …
How to Update Your Microsoft Office 2010 to 2013 I will explain how easy it is to install the Microsoft Office 2013 software, even if you already have a previous edition. Relax; be reassured that the upgrade will proceed smoothly and the result will be 95% of your old Windows …
WEI in Windows 8 The Windows Experience Index gives you two useful pieces of information about a computer: a quick performance rating, and a drill-down so that you spot the machine's weakest link, which is often 'Graphics'. Windows 8 WEI Topics Find The WEI Settings in Control Panel Windows 8 …