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Move the Search Index Cache from Your SSD to an HDD [Updated]

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

If you’re using an SSD, there are a few things you can do to extend its life. One of the things you can do is move the search index cache. The Search Index I/O activity can take a considerable toll on your system drive by keeping it busy. If you have an SSD, this may [...]

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© Windows Guides, 2012. Rich Robinson | Move the Search Index Cache from Your SSD to an HDD [Updated]

Avoid Getting Locked out of Windows when You Forget Your Password [How To]

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Recently, we encouraged you to set (or change) a password for your Windows account. If you lose your password, you face the reality of losing access to your files and settings. In this guide, we show you how to create a password reset disk for your PC so, in a bind, you have an easy backdoor [...]

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© Windows Guides, 2012. Rich Robinson | Avoid Getting Locked out of Windows when You Forget Your Password [How To]

Set or Change Your Windows Account Password [Quick Tip]

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

While it may be relatively easy to crack a Windows account password, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use one. If your PC is mobile, you have even more reason to use this basic level of protection. This guide will show you how to set a Windows password or change your current password. Set a Windows [...]

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© Windows Guides, 2012. Rich Robinson | Set or Change Your Windows Account Password [Quick Tip]

Maintain Your Hard Drive and File System with Windows Check Disk [How To]

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

If there’s a piece of equipment that works hard in your PC, it’s your hard disk drive (HDD.) HDDs operate at anywhere between 4200 and 15000 RPM (perhaps higher) while in use. In other words, these things spin anywhere between 70 and 250 times a second—sometimes for days on end! While the information in this guide [...]

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© Windows Guides, 2012. Rich Robinson | Maintain Your Hard Drive and File System with Windows Check Disk [How To]

Start Windows in Safe Mode [How To] [Quick Tip]

Anonymous — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Safe mode is a mode within Windows used for troubleshooting problems. In Safe Mode, Windows operates with limited functionality—only basic files and drivers are loaded to start Windows. Once in Safe Mode, you can more easily remove viruses, remove stubborn files, replace or modify Windows files etc. There are a number of Windows Guides that [...]

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© Windows Guides, 2011. Rich Robinson | Start Windows in Safe Mode [How To] [Quick Tip]

Sysinternals Live Executes Sysinternals Tools Directly from the Web

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

In the previous guide, you learned about the Sysinternals tools. In this guide, you’ll learn how to launch Sysinternals tools from the web. This can save valuable time and give you the tools you need when you need them i.e. you’re at a friends house and they’re asking for help with their PC. Launching Sysinternals [...]

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© Windows Guides, 2011. Rich Robinson | Sysinternals Live Executes Sysinternals Tools Directly from the Web

Use Windows Sysinternals Tools to Tune and Administer to Your PC

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

We like using Sysinternals tools here at Windows Guides; these tools bring core Windows functions together and help you administer to your systems more easily. In this guide, we’ll cover the basics: What are the Sysinternals tools? How to download and run these tools on your PC Where can I learn more about these tools? [...]

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© Windows Guides, 2011. Rich Robinson | Use Windows Sysinternals Tools to Tune and Administer to Your PC

Install Windows PowerShell 2.0 [Vista] 1.0 [XP] [How To]

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

If you’re using Windows Vista or XP, you’ll need to install Windows PowerShell. PowerShell 2.0 works with Vista and Server 2003/8; if you’re on XP, you’ll miss PowerShell 2.0 features and be stuck with version 1.0. Note: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 come bundled with PowerShell so you don’t need to do anything. [...]

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© Windows Guides, 2011. Rich Robinson | Install Windows PowerShell 2.0 [Vista] 1.0 [XP] [How To]

Fix Corrupted Windows Files with sfc /scannow (Do This) [Quick Tip]

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT

If you’ve ever asked a PC help question in a forum, it’s likely someone suggested you check for corrupted or out of version protected system files. To do this: Open a Command Prompt (Click Start, type cmd, and click cmd.exe.) Type sfc /scannow and press Enter What Does the sfc /scannow Command Do? System File [...]

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© Windows Guides, 2011. Rich Robinson | Fix Corrupted Windows Files with sfc /scannow (Do This) [Quick Tip]

The Intel Driver Update Utility Keeps Your Intel Hardware Drivers Up to Date

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Device drivers act as an interface (or communication channel) between your operating system and your hardware. To learn more about drivers, read computer drivers: the basics. It’s important to keep your drivers updated to take advantage of code fixes, reliability improvements, and security; Intel have made it even easier to keep your drivers up to [...]

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© Windows Guides, 2010. Rich Robinson | The Intel Driver Update Utility Keeps Your Intel Hardware Drivers Up to Date