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In this article, I will explain how to backup your system drivers on a Windows computer without using any additional third-party tools or software. These instructions work on Windows 7, 8 & 10. Reasons For Backing Up Drivers Before formatting a computer, this could save time later when re-installing drivers. Windows Updates may be causing problems installing generic drivers for …
Installing new fonts into you system has never been easier. This tutorial assumes you are running the latest version of Windows 10, updated with the October 2020 (20H2) update installed. We’ll use DaFont as the download source as DaFont is established as a great resource for free fonts. So before we begin, go ahead and download the fonts that you …
There may be a reason that you wish to automatically load a program or files to run when Windows 10 starts. Here are the instructions. Video Version Here is the video version of these instructions. Why Add Programs To Startup? Normally we focus on removing programs from auto-starting. However there are many scenarios in which you may want to auto-run …
Copy & Paste. It’s a feature that most of us use day in, day out. Select the text or image you want to copy, right-click, copy, then right-click and paste wherever you want the data to land. Or by using the old keyboard shortcuts Ctrl C to copy and Ctrl V to paste. Frustration With The Old Method The flaw …
Introduction I fix computers. We (Computroon) have a loyal customer base built up over many years that trust us with their data. When fixing computers we often require the sign-in password for the front end to get in to Windows. The reason for this introduction is this: “I get to see the level of passwords that are commonly used as …
If you need to check which Windows version you have or which build of Windows 10 that you have, there are various methods to get this information. Here are the 2 easiest methods. Method 1 Run winver. (works in all versions of Windows) Method 2 Open the System window in Windows 10. (only works with Windows 10) Right-click on the …
Updated 25th October 2020. I am still providing computer repair services. In line with the current guidance from the Scottish Government, I have certain measures in place to ensure your safety and mine. General Repairs. If you have a problem with your computer that requires repair, I will arrange to collect this safely at your door. On return delivery, again …
There is an old cliché within IT support…. “Have you tried switching it off and back on again”? However when it comes to modern day Windows computers, there is a huge difference between simply “switching it off and back on” and “rebooting. I provide IT support to business and home users. And yes… I have said those words “have you …
If you are signing in to your Twitter account and are met with the message: Something Went Wrong, Try Again This fix applies to both smartphone & PC (or Mac) users. If This Does Not Fix The Problem… Twitter is down. (Their servers are experiencing issues in your region). The Fix: – sit it out. It’ll be back on soon.
This is how to fix problems when installing Windows 10 Updates as the October 2020 update rolls out. The October 2020 update is known as version 20H2. If your system fails to install this update, please follow the following steps: Big Difference Between Shut Down & Restart This post explains the huge difference between Shut Down & Restart. The rule …
