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Below is an in-depth look at how you can transform the Windows 11 Start Menu into a personalized launchpad that caters to your unique workflow and tastes. With several built-in tweaks and even third-party tools available, you’re not stuck with the default design. Read on to explore each method...

Sticking to the Essentials: 7 Programs That Keep My PC Workflow Rock-Solid Change is often hailed as the only constant, yet when it comes to my daily PC routine, I find comfort in the familiar. Despite the tempting allure of the latest productivity apps and flashy alternatives, I continue to...

I'm aware of how EXIF values work to indicate how an image should be rotated to be right way up. But that runs into problems when using software that doesn't automatically orient images according to the EXIF values. What I want is to be able to fix images so that they are the right way up, and...

Can one convert an existing OS from .ESD to .WIM or is it just the installation media you convert such as a flash drive?

A joint survey conducted by Tractica and ITPro Today identifies the bottlenecks to machine learning development, software and hardware tools in use, and more. Continue reading...

Is it possible to insert drivers in .exe format into ISO with MSMG toolkit? Will they be actually installed during Windows installation? Does anyone have experience with that? I have never done this and there is someone who needs a customized Windows installation ISO. Unfortunately the...

I need help, I have W10 installed Update 1709 and have not had any problems with updates until 1803 came out the update from Hell. It has downloaded 32 times and every time it failed. I contacted Microsoft Desk and they told me that I needed to do a clean install. I went and backed up...

Hi! i want to make an iso image file from my Vista system but only the operating system + drivers, i don't want any of my programs files and personnel files! i tested a few softwares but the only choice i have is the complete "C" drive! How i can do that? i want a copy for trying my Vista...

Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK and the Mobile Emulator to be used in conjunction with Link Removed (Build 16257 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 16257 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK and Mobile Emulator...

How is programming for touch development on the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) different from mouse and keyboard development in Windows Forms? This post will cover some of the subtle differences between the two and how to use the most advanced tools for building smooth touch experiences. Link...

Hi All, Good Day. I have a user which hard disk falling soon, and I have backed the data, but however the come of the pst is had error opening and SCANPST can't repair it, during the file consistency check it failed and get "An unexpected error prevented access to this file. Use a disk error...

Apparently the Media Creation Tool for Windows 10 Version 1511 and updates on Windows Update were pulled because the initial upgrade build was inadvertently reversing four privacy settings on some users systems. read more Continue reading...

’ve got a damaged RAR file. I’ve got no idea how it happened. Week ago it was OK. But now I can’t extract it. It says datacab04 is corrupted. How I can fix it?

I have been trying to upgrade my Windows 7 Pro PC to Windows 10 all week and with the help of a Microsoft 2nd level Support Tech we were finally successful. His conclusion was that even though there were no corrupted System files on my PC, my PC suffered from a great deal of corruption. I...

I really like Win 8.1 and its many improvements over Win 7 although I do not use the Start screen. My tablet has no problem and is working exactly as designed; I am not trying to fix anything that is broken. What I want is to remove the Ease Of Access button, icon, menu, whatever it's called...

When I try to open or extract my .rar archive I see. "The archive is either in unknown format or damaged." How to remove this error and to unpack my .rar file? Should I try another tools like 7-Zip? Thanks!

What I'm looking for is software that can create backups of installed software just by right clicking a desktop shortcut and selecting 'create backup' or something like that, then the program would make a note of the install directory the shortcut is referring to, then it'll scan the HD for data...

Today's episode is somewhat overdue, as the Cross-Platform Mobile Development experience has actually been in VS2015 previews since, well, Preview. Join us in today's packed episode as we go behind the scenes with Ankit and Ion on how the experience came to pass, what Visual Studio can bring to...

Hi, If I put a .rar folder inside of a .rar folder that is inside of another .rar folder, would I have to extract each .rar folder one by one, or is there a way/tool to be able to extract a .rar file AND the .rar files inside of it quickly? If anyone can help me figure it out, I would...

My computer system is windows8. When I try to download something or just run some programs, a warning would show up and said that I have low disk space. How can I clear my disk space? Also, I wonder a simple disk defragmentation could be enough. Many thanks.