utility

  1. Windows 8 How to bring the Start menu back to Windows 8

    StartMenu7 can revive the traditional Start menu in Windows 8. (Credit: Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET) Still yearning for the good, old-fashioned Start menu in Windows 8? StartMenu7 is one utility that can bring it back for you. Initially designed to replace and enhance the Start menu in...
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    Windows 7 Resore system image from network storage drive

    Hello - I have a HP Pavilion with Windows 7 Premium 64, and have my computer back up daily, with weekly system image back ups using the Windows back up utility. This backs up to a DLink DNS 323 network storage device. Last Friday my hard drive failed, and I didn't feel too bad becuase of my back...
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    Windows 7 Seeking an XP to Windows 7 Comand Comparison Utility

    I am seeing a utility that will let me enter the command that I use in XP and then tell me what the corresponding comand or sequence of comands are in Windows 7. What I am finding is I am spending many hours locating the correct set of sequences to do something which is very straightforward in...
  4. VIDEO How to Uninstall Any Software Application With Revo Uninstaller

    Download Revo Uninstaller Pro: http://bit.ly/H2JWXD In this video, I am going to demonstrate and review Revo Uninstaller. Revo Uninstaller is a freeware application that helps you to uninstall applications on your computer that would otherwise leave registry keys, system files, dynamic link...
  5. Windows 7 Mysteriously Disappearing Files

    What file recovery utility do you recommend for files that are mysteriously disappearing from a Windows 7 x64 hard drive?
  6. Windows 8 Start 8: Put the Start Menu back in Windows 8

    Stardock has created a quick utility called Start 8 that sort of puts the Start Menu back on the desktop with a program bar tweak. Link Removed
  7. Windows 7 Sharing a funky gauge w/ you...

    I think the default CPU Meter Gadget sucks. I have, instead, for a long time, been using the ALL CPU Meter. To it I have, also, been using Core Temp so the core temps would, also, show on the ALL CPU Meter. Was a wee bit of a pain, few steps to enable this part w/ any boot-up. Well, I've...
  8. Return codes that are used by the Robocopy utility in Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2

    Discusses the return codes that are used by the Robocopy utility in Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2. More...
  9. How to troubleshoot problems when you install or uninstall programs on a Windows-based computer

    Describes how to troubleshoot problems that may occur when you install, uninstall, or upgrade a program on a Windows-based computer. This troubleshooter replaces the previous Microsoft Installer Cleanup Utility (msicu2.exe). More...
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    Windows 7 dvd copying

    Hello everyone, I have to make a few copys of DVD's, I do own them. I looked into a few dvd copying software programs but the problem is that I only have one dvd drive so I think I need a program that will have two steps to it, one to copy the dvd and put the files on the desktop and the other...
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    Windows 7 multi boot accessories

    If anyone can guide me to a utility or software that can burn or make a usb or cd multiboot having both xp and Win 7 windows on it
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    Windows 7 Devices boot order alteration

    how will i be able to change the devices boot order between CD-ROM, HDD and USB drives within a windows not in bios. is there any particular utility or software which to use?
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    Windows 7 Proper Drivers finder

    is three any way to find proper drivers for any type of Lan , Wlan,VIdeo,Audio by using any particular website or any other utility
  14. VIDEO How To Make A Bootable USB Flash Drive

    Learn how to make any bootable CD or DVD bootable on a USB flash drive. This process allows you to quickly and easily create bootable USB flash drive copies of important software, such as Microsoft Windows, firmware update utilities, and various Linux operating system distributions. Most CDs and...
  15. Windows 7 Real Network Diagnostic Utility for Win 7

    Does anyone know of a true, authentic, network diagnostic utility for Windows 7. The script provided by Microsoft was written by 1st graders as a project. I need to know why I can see and detect my laptop, but I can't connect to it. Both system use Win 7 Pro x64, and are part of the same...
  16. An access violation occurs when Logman.exe starts in Windows Vista, in Windows Server 2008, in Windo

    Fixes an issue in which an access violation occurs when the Logman command prompt utility starts on a computer that is running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2. More...
  17. Description of the Windows NT Backup Restore Utility for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

    Describes the restore-only version of Windows NT Backup Restore Utility for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2. More...
  18. Windows 7 Programs shortcuts showing Explorer shortcuts

    Hi When I start Windows, Explorer always starts on it's own. The view downloads box pops up, showing this: file:///C:/ProgramData/Microsoft/Windows/Start%20Menu/Programs/Startup/Ralink%20Wireless%20Utility.lnk And asks me whether to open it or save it. Now all of the icons on my desktop and...
  19. Troubleshoot problems installing and uninstalling programs on Windows-based computers

    Troubleshoot problems that may occur when you install, uninstall, or upgrade a program on a Windows-based computer. This troubleshooter replaces the previous Microsoft Installer Cleanup Utility (msicu2.exe). More...
  20. Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 crashes when you use Mpclaim.exe to claim a storage device

    Fixes an issue in which a computer crashes when try to use the Microsoft Multipath I/O Command Line Reference utility (Mpclaim.exe) to claim a storage device. This issue occurs on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. More...