An unexpected Windows Explorer crash is a frustrating occurrence and can lead to the loss of unsaved work and data. Occasionally these crashes are isolated incidents with several possible causes. However, when Windows Explorer begins to crash on a regular basis, you may have a more serious issue with your PC. Update your Security Software An error like this can have many possible causes, therefore you may have to try a couple solutions in order to fix it. Your first step should be to update your computer’s security software. If […]
Fixing Boot Manager Issues Using Startup Repair
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BOOTMGR is Missing is an error with your Boot Manager. The Startup Repair utility included with Windows can fix this.
The Best Ways to Upgrade to Windows 8.1
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Upgrading to Windows 8.1 brings new challenges compared to Windows 8. Find out about them here.
Internet Explorer is blocking me from installing applications. How do I fix it?
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“Windows has blocked this software because it cannot verify the publisher.” Here’s how to fix this issue in Internet Explorer.
Using Windows Accessibility Features to better navigate Windows
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If you need additional assistance navigating Windows, that’s where Windows Accessibility Features comes in.
Seven Hidden Tips & Tricks in Windows 8
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Here are seven features in Windows 8 that you may not know about. Learn them to master Windows 8 completely.
The Difference between Modern and Desktop Apps in Windows 8
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Modern apps in Windows 8, also known as Metro apps, offer numerous advantages and disadvantages over their standard Desktop equivalents.
Setting Up Multitouch Trackpads in Windows 8
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Most new laptops have multitouch trackpads; you can control them with more than one finger, like a touchscreen. Here’s how to configure them in Windows 8.
New Features of Windows 8.1: Resizable Tiles
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Another new feature of Windows 8.1 is the ability to resize live tiles on the Windows 8 Start Screen.
Start Menu Reviver now fully supports Windows 8.1
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Start Menu Reviver has been available for nearly 2 months now and has helped thousands and thousands of people to really love using Windows 8. We have been extremely blessed with the feedback we that we have received from customers. At the bottom of this email I have included some of this great feedback. Please keep it coming! We love hearing it! Submit your feedback here. Today we are extremely excited to announce that Start Menu Reviver is completely compatible with Windows 8.1 Consumer Preview as well as, of course, […]
How to bring back the Start Menu in Windows 8
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Windows 8 is a dramatically different Operating System than Windows 7 or any previous version of Windows. This is mainly because Microsoft has tried to adapt Windows 8 to work with many different types of devices ranging from tablets to desktop PCs. One of the major changes in Windows 8 is the removal of the Start Button and Start Menu in favor of the new Start Screen. People familiar with the previous Start Menu may find this difficult to adapt to and may miss having the old Start Menu as […]
New Features of Windows 8.1: Shared Wallpaper
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With the new Windows 8.1, it’s now possible to use the same background image as your Desktop wallpaper and Start Screen wallpaper.
The Windows 8.1 Start Menu
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The Start Menu has been re-introduced into Windows 8.1, well kind of. Read the full story and find out if you’ll like it.
Will the Start Button help people love using Windows 8?
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Microsoft has confirmed that the Start Button (in addition to the Windows 8 Start Screen) will be returning to Windows 8, in the upcoming free update, Windows 8.1. Also called Blue, this update makes a lot of changes to Windows 8 for the better. Microsoft has responded to public criticism (although they have not admitted the Start Button is coming back because of public criticism, they are adding it for other reasons) and have added the Start Button back into Windows 8 although they call it a Start Tip. Putting […]
Differences Between Windows 7 and Windows 8
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When considering a transition from Windows 7 to Windows 8, it helps to be aware of the differences between versions. Here’s more on that subject.
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