application management

  1. Finding Application User Model IDs (AUMIDs) on Windows 10 & 11

    In today's digital landscape, managing applications on your Windows device effectively is more crucial than ever. Whether you're a casual user or a system administrator, knowing how to find the Application User Model ID (AUMID or AppID) of your installed applications can greatly enhance your...
  2. macOS Sequoia vs. Windows 11: Power User Challenges and Shortcomings

    1. Apple Makes Running Unapproved Apps Burdensome One of the most significant changes in macOS Sequoia is the complication surrounding the installation and execution of applications that Apple hasn’t officially approved. Previously, macOS users could easily bypass security features with a simple...
  3. Navigating Windows 11: Insights from a User's Transition from Windows 10

    As the clock ticks down towards the end of support for Windows 10, which will only receive free updates for another 15 months, many users are contemplating an upgrade to the latest operating system from Microsoft—Windows 11. This article encapsulates a recent firsthand review from Ananth Prabhu...
  4. Quickly End Unresponsive Apps in Windows 11: New Taskbar Feature

    When using Windows 11, users may often find themselves in frustrating situations where applications hang or freeze. Historically, the common solution has involved delving deep into the Task Manager, meticulously sifting through a sea of processes to locate the offending application and terminate...
  5. Boost Your Workflow: How to Use the New 'End Task' Feature in Windows 11

    With Windows 11 continually evolving, users are on the lookout for features that enhance productivity and streamline their workflow. One such recently discovered feature allows Windows 11 users to end unresponsive tasks directly from the taskbar without needing to launch the Task Manager. This...
  6. Windows 10 Multiple desktops in a multi-monitor setup

    Hi, I'm new to windows, so I'm sorry if this is a dumb question. I'm using Windows 10 after 15+ years using mac and Linux (switched from XP), and considering adopting Windows as my main OS. I'm trying to use win+ctrl+arrow to change between desktops, with a multi monitor setup. The problem is...
  7. Archived application cannot be restored because of app update policies

    Group Policy settings may block automatic application updates. Blocked on-demand applications must be updated by other means before they can be used. Continue reading...
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    Windows 7 How to set file associations for portable program?

    Assume I run a program from USB flash drive or network drive. It is not installed on the local Win 7 computer but it works. Hence when I go to menu START--->Control Panel--->Programs--->Default programs this program is NOT listed there as a possible application. So it cannot be defined as a...
  9. Windows 7 Is there any user-level program that can be used to temporarily install and use a program from virtual installation folders?

    Ok, this might get complicated. What I want is a user-level program that has the paths to virtual install locations, so I can test install applications without modifying the real program locations. I ideally want to do this in school, so I can play Roblox without actually installing it to the...
  10. New Tools in Windows Device Portal for the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

    In the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Device Portal now offers several new tools from across Windows to help you location test your UWP, explore Mixed Reality, build new hardware peripherals and test your apps new installation pipeline. It’s a little bit of goodness for everyone, and we’re...
  11. Managing Windows IoT Core devices with Azure IoT Hub

    Device management in Windows IoT Core In Fall 2016, Microsoft announced Azure IoT Hub device management, providing the features and extensibility model, including an SDK for a wide range of platforms, to build robust device management solutions. With the recent release of the Windows 10...
  12. Windows 10 Program to either Untray or Run

    When pinning a program to the taskbar, when you launch it it runs the actual executable then the application either runs for the first time, or if it's already running but minimized to the tray, it has to handle that 2nd exe instance -> terminate the second one -> un-minimize the currently...
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    Windows 10 MsMpEng running all my apps at once on boot

    Since installing the Windows 10 Anniversary update, booting has been slow and the PC is sluggish for a while. As soon as I could get Task Manager open I saw C: had 100% utilisation. I ran Resource Monitor and saw that MsMpEng apparently had a long list of my installed programs running at the...
  14. Windows 8 Windows Store and VWAHost.exe running at startup background, how do I disable it?!

    I have Windows 8.1 Pro installed upgraded recently from Windows 7. Unfortunately I have a problem with the Store app constantly running at startup and it does not go away unless I manually Terminate it from the Task Manager. It seems to be ingrained with my Microsoft Account. Because even...
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    Windows 8 .NET Framework installation utility running at start up and not stopping

    A little while back, my computer started telling me that over 60% of my CPU was being used up by something, even while nothing was running on my PC. I opened resource manager and it's the .NET Framework installation utility running and not doing anything but using up over half of my processor. I...
  16. Windows 8 Best Windows 8 apps this week

    Thirty-fifth in a series. *Microsoft has released the preview of the upcoming Windows 8.1. With it came many changes to the operating system, application management and the store. Some, like the ability to use smaller or larger tile sizes or the option to uninstall multiple apps at once, have...
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    Windows 7 how can i change icon + name from installed apps at the cp?

    Hi how can i change the icon + name of the program from where located all the installed programs at windows 7 64 bit at the control panel. I got some apps i need to change their icons & the names to something else Thanks
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    Windows 8 How to close Metro Apps in Windows 8

    How to close Apps in Windows 8? "There are 3 ways you can close metro apps in the new Windows 8: 1. If you have a touch screen tablet or laptop, touch your finger on the top of the screen and drag it all the way to the bottom. It will minimize and move the app from your way. 2. If you...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 vs Ubuntu Debate + First Experiences Of Both OS's

    Remember that you can watch any of the videos in 720p HD! My mum loves Windows XP and pretty much doesn't want to use anything else. Windows 8 has been released and obviously she will need to update her operating system eventually. Before she updated to Windows 8 however I let her try it out...
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    Windows 7 Living with Microsoft Windows 7 for the next several years

    Living with Microsoft Windows 7 for the next several years - Ubuntu Forums I recently purchased a brand new System76 Lemur Ultra: [SOLVED] March 2012 System76 Lemur Ultra laptop - Ubuntu Forums I plan to take my Educational Testing Service's Graduate Record Examination by September 30th...