Windows

System Restore – Windows Vista

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 …

Troubleshooting netBIOS – Nbtstat

June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution Diagnostic tool for troubleshooting netBIOS problems. Open CMD or Powershell (See How to Open Command Prompt in Solution Center)Type: NbtstatSee this link for further details. …

Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Windows 10 Update

May 28, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution Windows updates are important because they provide users with new features, improved security and more. During May of 2019, Microsoft rolled out its latest update, which is Windows 10, version 1903, codenamed 19H1. To help keep your PC running securely …

How to Setup Your Personal User Account (and Personalize Your PC) for Windows 10

April 19, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution There is something about human nature that craves personalization. No matter if it’s with your house, car or the software you use, it’s nice to have the things you interact with cater to your preferences. With Windows 10, you won’t have to deal with any …

Proxy Setting Stuck on 127.0.0.1:8080

March 22, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution Proxy setting stuck on 127.0.0.1:8080: First, delete the proxy file in the registry under the “Internet Options” folder:Open and Run regedit as administratorNavigate to: [ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet …

How to Connect Your Computer’s Mouse, Keyboard and Printer

January 21, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution So, you have some new technology, and you’re ready to set it up. At first, properly connecting your computer’s mouse, keyboard and printer may seem like an overwhelming and complicated task, but it’s actually a lot easier than you might think. Regardless …

How To Decipher Real From Fake Operating System Updates

January 16, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution Every so often, your computer will show you an authentic looking message that says one or more of your programs need to be updated. A lot of times, these updates claim to be for Adobe Flash Player. Since the update looks valid, many blindly click the …

Windows 10 – How to Reboot In Safe Mode

January 5, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution Sometimes, you need to start your computer in a mode that only uses its default settings, which is called Safe Mode. Although there are many reasons for running your computer this way, one of the most prevalent is the need to diagnose a problem on your …

CCleaner Hack – 5 Must-Knows For Windows Users

September 29, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution CCleaner Hack Update. Over the course of one month, 2.3 million users unknowingly downloaded malicious software onto their computers from the CCleaner website. Unknown hackers replaced the original software with a malicious version. Then, the hacker’s …

Which Is Best? Mac vs Windows Operating Systems

September 23, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution MacOS vs Windows. Mac vs PC. If you’re in the market for a new computer, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is which operating system (OS) do you prefer? Overall, there are many options to choose from, but two operating systems are generally …