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How To Capture a Screenshot of the User Account Control Elevation Dialog
Now, perform the steps that'll trigger the UAC elevation dialog. For example, open Notepad as administrator. You'll see the UAC prompt, but this time ...
How to Search for Files Created Between Two Dates in Windows
In the File Explorer ribbon, switch to the Search tab and click the Date Modified button. You'll see a list of predefined options like Today, Last Wee...
[Tip] Change the Default View Source Editor in Internet Explorer
Right-click on the Internet Explorer key and click on New and then Key. Name the new key View Source Editor and then press Enter. Now right-click on t...
How to Determine the Last Shutdown Time and Date in Windows
Determine the Last Shutdown or Restart Date & Time in Windows Run eventvwr. msc to start the Event Viewer. In the Event Viewer, expand Windows Log...
Fix Windows XP Search Companion Displaying a Blank Window
You can fix this problem by registering a couple of system DLLs. ... Fixing Windows XP Search Companion User Interface Login as Administrator or equiv...
How to Rename the Recycle Bin in Windows
In Windows 10, right-click the Recycle Bin on your desktop, and choose Rename. Type a new name, and press Enter . How do I change the Recycle Bin icon...
Register Firefox Portable with Default Programs or Default Apps in Windows
How do I make Firefox my portable default browser? How do I run a portable program on Windows 10? How do I set Firefox to open links as default? How d...
Enable and Disable Windows Firewall Quickly using Command-line
Quickly Turn ON/OFF Windows Firewall Using Command Line To Turn Off NetSh Advfirewall set allprofiles state off. To Turn On NetSh Advfirewall set allp...
Fix for Windows Installer errors 2738 and 2739
How do I fix error 2738 for free? How do I fix error code 2738 on Windows 7? How do I fix error 2738 for free? Solution In the Start menu, type cmd in...
How to run .BAT files invisibly, without displaying the Command Prompt window
To run a batch file in a minimized window state, follow these steps Create a shortcut to the . BAT or . CMD file. ... Right click on the shortcut and ...
How to Change the Default Folder Icon in Windows
Simply right-click on the folder you wish to change and in the “Properties” tab, select the “Customize” tab. Here you can choose another icon of your ...
[Fix] PDF Thumbnail and Preview Not Showing Up in File Explorer
Open Adobe Reader, click Edit, Preferences. Under “General”, enable the option Enable PDF thumbnail previews in Windows Explorer . Note If you've chos...