How to Fix “A Disk Read Error Occurred Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to Restart”

This error “A disk read error occurred Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart” appears on all Windows versions. If your computer shows this error on startup it’s mean your computer’s hard drive is failed to boot. It doesn’t mean your hard drive is dead. There are other things too which cause this error [...]

Fix: The program Can’t Start Because MSVCR110.dll is Missing From Your Computer. Try Reinstalling The Program To Fix This Problem

This error “The Program can’t start because MSVCR110.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.” may display on your version of Windows when you try to open any software or game after installing. Basically, it’s not a Windows error and doesn’t have to worry about anything because it can [...]

Fix Windows Update error 0x80070422 [Windows 7, 8.1 and 10]

Windows error 0x80070422 occurs when checking for new updates, downloading anything from Windows store, updating drivers from device manager online or activating Windows firewall. It’s not a big deal we will handle this little error in no time. If you have seen this error or currently facing it you are not alone and also you [...]

How to Manage Windows Start-up Boot Menu Options

Have ever installed two different operating systems on your computer or laptops at the same time? Dual boot is a great way to test new or another operating system without affecting your current or primary OS. Some of us want to try every new thing released and I am one of them. Windows is releasing [...]

How to Get Desktop and Sidebar Gadgets Back in Windows 10 / 8

Windows sidebar and desktop gadgets were very famous and great feature in Windows 7 and Vista but they are removed from 8, 8.1 and 10 by Microsoft because they have some security problems with Windows 8 and 10. It explained by Microsoft as these gadgets are contained security vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by hackers [...]

How to Capture Individual UI Elements Screenshots in Windows

Capturing screenshots and sending it to someone to demonstrate something that is not easy to explain by typing or just in words. You can capture a screenshot of anything showing on your computer screen by just pressing “prt sc” (print screen) button available on your keyboard. “prt sc” will instantly copy the current screen picture [...]

How to fix system Error 5 – “Access is denied” in Windows

Error 5 – “Access Is Denied” is a Windows error, there are plenty of reasons why this error showing, some of them we have mentioned here and also provides solutions for them. The reason of writing this guide, our website users mostly asked they have error 5 when following different guide like fixing diagnostics policy [...]

How to Sign-out from Windows 10 or 8 Different Ways

If you are new to Windows 8 or 10, or just upgrading from Windows 7 to new version, then the simple Sign out option of your account is hidden. Some features are hidden in Windows 8 and 10 like Sign out from your account but this doesn’t mean you can’t use them. You can still [...]

How to Run Windows from a USB Drive [Windows 10, 8, 8.1 or 7]

For all those Windows lover who wants to take their operating system wherever they want, portable Windows is a blessing. Now you can take copy of your Windows with you in a portable flash drive. Windows 10 and 8 offers this facility which is technically known as “windows to go”. You can install Windows on [...]

Share Files from Mac OS X Yosemite to PC Windows 8

After upgrading to latest OS X Yosemite you many need to setup again file sharing options. We already posted file sharing guides for different version of OS X like Lion, Mavericks and now for OS X Yosmite. The process to share files from OS X Yosmite to Windows 8 is very much similar to old [...]

Windows 8.1 August update (KB2975719)

Microsoft has been throwing updates to its operating system Windows more frequent than previous years. As Microsoft is working to provide better user experience. This month’s update of Windows 8.1 comes with something big. Something which some Windows 8 users might find surprising. Recent update is more than just bug fixes. As a part of [...]

How to Assign Static IP in Windows

An IP stands for internet protocols. IP address can be explained just like an address of a house. A house is represented by house number and its address etc. So the devices that are connected with internet are recognized by their IP (Internet Protocols) address. Assign Static IP in Windows IP address can be assigned [...]

Different Ways to Boot Windows 10 / 8 Into Safe Mode

Do you want to know how to boot into safe mode Windows 10? booting in safe mode option is a way to troubleshoot your computer and fix the problems. Using Safe Mode you put a limit on Windows applications, drivers and run it with required only settings. If your system is not booting properly and [...]

Extend or Reset Windows Trial Period [Windows 8, 8.1, 7]

If you are using Trial version of any Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1 or 7 and Microsoft allow to use this trial version for 30-90 days depends on Windows version. If Windows trial is going to expire then you can extend or reset Windows trial period from 30 days to 360 for Windows 7 and from [...]

How to Download Windows 8, 8.1 or 7 ISO Files Officially

Do you need Windows 8, 8.1 or 7 ISO files and you don’t know where you can find and download these legitimate image files? You may download it from torrent illegally but this Windows copy may contains some harmful stuff for you computer and data, seriously. If you wanna test Windows before buying it or [...]

How to Install Windows 8.1 on Mac with Boot Camp [Dual Boot]

So you love your Mac a lot but want to install Windows 8.1 on Mac along with OS X Mavericks (Macbook Pro, Air, Mac Mini or, iMac) Then you’re at the best place one could be. This guide will present to you the precise steps you need to follow to give Windows 8.1 a whirl [...]

How to Check Disk Space Usage by Apps in Window 8.1

Windows 8.1 has already become quite the favorite of many people. The large application database is making the users to install them which in turn mean that you will run of out room very quickly, right? If you’re using a Windows based tablet then too many apps will take up your space in no time. [...]

Download Windows 8.1 Update 1 from Microsoft Technet or MSDN

Windows 8.1 Update 1 is officially announced by Microsoft and at the moment its also available to download for 32 or 64bit operating systems as an ISO image file for the subscribers of Microsoft MSDN and TechNet. Alongside, Microsoft also released Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update 1 for the TechNet and MSDN users, Microsoft [...]

How to Find Windows Start Up and Shutdown Time Logs

“The system administrator may need to find the startup and shutdown time for the Windows PC. If you are an administrator or just curious to see system startup and shutdown time log to troubleshoot or diagnose something on your PC, then this guide is for so continue reading. This guide is written using Windows 10 [...]

How to Find Boot Duration Windows 8.x PC

Microsoft Windows 8 boot up time is much faster then previous version of Windows. If you having problem with Windows boot duration or just curious to find the actual loading time of Windows 8.x then your can find this in Windows event viewer. To diagnose Windows performance it stores the boot up details for you, [...]

Find or Change Workgroup Name Windows 8.x

Workgroup is automatically created when you install windows 8.x and named as WORKGROUP by default. To find your workgroup name or if you want to change your workgroup name on Windows 8.x to something else then continue reading to do that. Workgroup is use to connect a group of PCs at your home or small [...]