Microsoft
System Restore – Windows Vista
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — System Restore is a feature of Windows operating systems that allows you to revert your computer’s state to a previous point in time. These restore points can be automatically or manually set. This can be helpful for corrupt files, to undo any unwanted …
Force Services or a Process to Stop
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Some programs can be pesky and refuse to shut down. This is useful if you are trying to stop a malicious service and it refuses to disable, even during Safe Mode. This is also good for a process that is not needed to run your operating system that is …
Screen Flashes When Typing in a Windows Operating System
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — If you’re having this issue, check for the following settings which, in Windows 10, can be found in: Settings Ease of Access: Keyboard Filter Keys Beep when keys are pressed. Uncheck the box for “Beep when keys are pressed”. Other Options Visual …
Update Date and Time: Windows 10
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Tip: before we get started, verify you have Administrative access or else these settings will not be visible to you. Right click on the Date and Time in the bottom right hand corner and select “Adjust date/time” from the menu.A window will open and on the …
Chrome Extension Menu Missing Since Update.
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — With the Chrome update Version 59.0.3071.86 (Official Build) (64-bit) they have moved the extension menu. Click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner.Move down to “More Tools”, a sub-menu will pop up. Click “Extensions” to pull up the menu.Tip: you can …
Reset Admin Password on Windows Vista
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Open Start in the bottom left hand corner screen.Type in “Run” and click the run option that pulls up in the menu list.In the Run box that pops up Type in “cmd”. This is the command to open a Command Prompt.Click “OK” at the bottom of the Run window. …
How to Open Command Prompt (CMD)
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Windows XP, Vista or 7:Click the Start button All programs Accessories Choose Command Prompt from the list of programs to run as an Admin, right click and select Run as Administrator. Windows 8 or 8.1:Press your Windows Key or click the Start Menu …
Use the Built-in Printer Troubleshooter
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — This will restart your printer and drivers and check for any errors. Your printer must be connected during this procedure. Press the “Windows logo key + R” to open the Run dialog box.Type “control” in the Run dialog box, then press Enter.In the Search box …
Reset Admin Password on Windows 8 and 10
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Press “Win-R”. In the dialog box, type: compmgmt.msc, and then press Enter.Expand “Local Users and Groups” and select the “Users” folder.Right-click the Administrator account and select a password.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the task.
Windows Updates Failing – Manually Download and Install Windows Update
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — If Windows update keeps failing, identify which update or updates keeps failing. It should say or look something like this: KB4041676 Visit the Microsoft®Update Catalog by selecting this link and search for the Update(s): …