Windows OS

How to fix error “No mapping between account names and security IDs”

March 12, 2020 — HelpCloud Internal Solution Method one:Hold down CTRL and the ALT keys then press the DELETE key found above your arrow keys. (CRTL+ALT+DELETE)On the screen presented next use the “Sign out” option there and resign to resolve this issue.If this didn’t work then proceed to method …

How to Take Screenshots On Your iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows PC, and Chromebook

February 3, 2020 — HelpCloud Resolution Click to jump to your section: How to Screenshot on an iPhoneHow to Screenshot on an Android PhoneHow to Screenshot on a MacHow to Screenshot on a Windows ComputerHow to Screenshot on a ChromebookA screenshot is an image taken by a user that shows the …

Windows 7 End of Life Info: Microsoft will no Longer Support It; Here’s What to Expect

January 27, 2020 — HelpCloud Resolution In 2015, Windows 10 was released. The update was new, exciting and somewhat fancier than previous versions. For one reason or another, many Windows users who were using a previous version of the system didn’t upgrade when 10 was released. In fact, at the …

How to Delete or Recover Deleted Files On Windows 10

December 26, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution Chances are you’ve deleted files from your computer before. With lots of information and limited space, it’s important to keep unneeded files and info off your computer so it can run as smoothly as possible.  When you delete a file, whether on purpose or …

How to Switch a Microsoft Account to a Local Account on Windows 10

December 11, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution On a Windows 10, you might notice a big push for you to set up a new Microsoft Account to sign in. When you do this, you’re also creating an email account with Microsoft that you have to use in order to login to your PC. The problem with creating a new …

How to Update Any Windows PC (personal computer)

December 11, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution Start by clicking the Start button in the lower left corner.In the search box, type “Update”.In the list of results, click either ‘Windows Update’ or ‘Check for updates’.Click the number of updates to view individual updates. From here you can …

Update Date and Time – Windows 7

November 8, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution Press your Start menu and type ‘control panel’ Select Control Panel and change the view to “Category” Select Date and Time > Internet Time tab > Change Settings. You may get a UAC prompt asking you to allow, if you receive this press ‘Continue’ In …

The Beginner’s Guide to Building a Gaming PC

October 28, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution If you’re a PC gamer, you’ve probably felt the pull of building your own rig. The first time you start to get choppy frames in a Destiny Crucible match or see the textures pop in on the latest Call of Duty, you’re likely to start daydreaming about …

Can’t Run Windows Updates – Stop/Start Windows Update Service

October 11, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution Click the Start menu.Type and click ‘Run’ or in the search bar type: services.mscPress Enter.This will open the services window.Scroll down to the bottom of the list until you find Windows update.Right click this and select ‘Stop’.Wait a few moments and …

Enable or Disable Tablet Mode on Windows

September 27, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution Tablet mode was introduced to Windows OS for users who are fond of the square tiled navigation theme that comes with tablet devices. This was a handy feature for tablets with removable keyboards as this would switch to a simpler touch navigation. The …