Q: Why do some file and folder names show up in with a two blue arrows in the upper-right corner of the icon in Microsoft Windows 10? … [Read more...] about Why Do Some Windows 10 Files and Folders Have Two Blue Arrow?
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Enable This PC Icon on Desktop for All Windows 10 Users
You may already have other things on your Windows 10 computer that's not working correctly, but the This PC icon (formerly known as "My Computer) can't be one of them. The This PC icon makes finding your files easier, so it's of no surprise you'll always need instant access. The reason you may not be able to find it is that it could be under the new name: This PC. The name … [Read more...] about Enable This PC Icon on Desktop for All Windows 10 Users
How to Flush and Reset the DNS Cache in Windows 10
Flushing the DNS resolver cache can help resolve DNS related problems in Microsoft Windows 10. Issues would include web site not found errors or not being able to view certain web pages that have changed. … [Read more...] about How to Flush and Reset the DNS Cache in Windows 10
Windows: Solve “Unable to install printer. Another printer or printer with this name already exists”
When attempting to install a printer in Microsoft Windows, I was greeted with an error that said: "Unable to install printer. Another printer or printers share with this name already exists. please use another name for the printer." I received this error despite the fact that there was no other printer using the name I specified. … [Read more...] about Windows: Solve “Unable to install printer. Another printer or printer with this name already exists”
What is a Windows Clean Boot and How to Perform One
Even though you may do everything you can to take care of your computer, there will come a time when you need to turn to troubleshooting techniques. A technique that users turn to is called a Clean Boot. There are some downsides to performing a Clean Boot, but it might be worth it. After all, it could be the troubleshooting technique that could get your computer out of the … [Read more...] about What is a Windows Clean Boot and How to Perform One
Windows 10 & 8: Install Active Directory Users and Computers
If you're a Windows admin using a Microsoft Windows 10 or 8 computer, you may want to install Active Directory Users and Computers as well as other Active Directory applications. These tools are not installed by default, but here's how to get them. … [Read more...] about Windows 10 & 8: Install Active Directory Users and Computers
Windows 10: PC Won’t Go to Sleep Mode
Having problems where Microsoft Windows 10 won't go into sleep mode? This tutorial will help you figure out the problem. … [Read more...] about Windows 10: PC Won’t Go to Sleep Mode
Enable/Disable Device Driver Signing in Windows 10
I experienced a problem installing old hardware in Microsoft Windows 10 where I couldn't find compatible drivers for a network card. I came across some community drivers on a website, but when I tried to install them, I received an error. … [Read more...] about Enable/Disable Device Driver Signing in Windows 10
Fix: Windows Print Spooler Service Won’t Stay Started
From time to time, you may need to stop or start the Print Spooler Service in Microsoft Windows to clear up print jobs, delete printer ports or perform other admin tasks. Sometimes the Print Spooler Service is a brat though, and won't stay started after you start it in Services. … [Read more...] about Fix: Windows Print Spooler Service Won’t Stay Started
4 Ways to Lock the Screen in Windows 10
Locking your Microsoft Windows 10 computer screen is important for protecting your data from wandering eyes. This is especially true in the workplace. Nobody you work with needs to see that photo from when you dressed as Ulala from Space Channel 5 for Halloween 2000. Most of us already lock our screens whenever we leave our cubicle to attend a meeting or gossip about the awful … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Lock the Screen in Windows 10