Error 1 File 'Windows.props' not found. Visual Studio 2013 Premium
I'm getting the error Error 1 File 'Windows.props' not found. every time I try to build a JS Store app (Windows, Windows Phone or Universal). I've been getting this error ever since i installed the...
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How do I logout of a smb connection on Windows?
I'm connected to a Linux smb share via Samba from Windows and have logged in using account "jim". Now I want to logout of Jim's account and login as "fred", because account Jim has no access to Fred's...
View ArticleHow to run Minecraft server on startup without login?
I'm using Wake-on-LAN (WoL)to start my Windows 10 PC and I want my Minecraft server (Spigot 1.16.4) when the computer starts. I have a password for my account and don't want to disable it.So far I have...
View ArticleWhy do Office files only open with “Run as Admin?”
I fixed my registry issues using CCleaner. after that my Office files such as *.docx and so on will not open.I must open them through the main Word app which is ran as administrator.Or I should run CMD...
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Is there a way to view password stored in Windows Credentials?
I have a list of credentials stored in my Windows Credential Manager. But I can't view those passwords. Is there any way to see those credentials?
View ArticleBlank screen when accessing bios on HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF
I have a brand new HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF. When I start the PC, I see nothing for a bit, and then I see Windows 10 login screen. Whenever I try to access the bios menu, the screen goes into "Power...
View ArticleCan I force a user to run a process?
User account m is a standard account. User account a is an admin account. Basically I want the make sure that process p.exe always runs whenever m is logged in and m cannot kill the process; and that...
View ArticleUnable to start Virtualbox on Windows 10 after recent restart
This morning when I got to my Windows 10 PC, I had the banner overlay requesting me to restart because an upgrade needs to be completed. It appears this was the patch to build 10586.17.I shut down my...
View ArticleIs there a better, more UNIX-like command line shell for Windows? [closed]
I'm sure this has been asked before, but I haven't found it after an hour or so of searching...I've been using Unix and Mac OS for a while, but I'm a Windows user at heart. This #1 things that I've...
View ArticleHow can I use a Bash-like shell on Windows?
I use Linux and a Mac, and I'll be teaching some command line stuff soon. What can I install on Windows to give me a terminal window most similar to a basic Mac/Linux Bash shell?I would like to be able...
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Group Policy Confusion (Printers configured under users?)
I'm befuddled. Active directory usually makes a bit more sense than this. The Problem: Referencing the images below (with private info removed), it appears that Printer Connections are being defined...
View ArticleCommand prompt to search for Task Name
how can we find / detect on what ever application is running and can be seen from the Windows Task Manager ?Example, im opening 2 firefox, so under the Task Manager > Process, it will be 2...
View ArticleWindows Homegroup (Wi-Fi) sharing but without Internet connection?
How can Homegroup sharing work in Windows 8 and 8.1?At the moment, I have setup Homegroup sharing. And currently, it only works when the computers are connected to the internet.I would like to be able...
View ArticleHow can I add git.exe to Visual Studios command line path?
I've just set up a new computer. When I installed Visual Studio I didn't install Git because I don't want to use it from within VS. Instead I installed Git for Windows. However, a script we use to...
View ArticleHow to unblock an outgoing port in Windows 10 Pro?
It appears that Outgoing Port 22 is blocked in a windows machine that I'm working with.The reason I think this is that I cannot SSH into anything using the windows terminal or Putty. I tried a few of...
View ArticleHow to transfer video files from an iPhone to a PC?
So, we all know Apple likes to keep their users on their systems but I like my Windows computer better than any Mac, but I do prefer video quality on my old iPhone, so it's always tricky to send the...
View ArticleMistakenly edited something while booting Windows. Now it doesn't boot
I have a Dell Inspiron 6400 dual boot with Windows 7 and Ubuntu 9.10.. I had just finished a session on Win7 which was extremely slow, and I decided to restart in safe mode to uninstall some...
View ArticleHow to easily lower screen brightness beyond minimum in Windows?
Even at 0% brightness, my monitor is still too bright for working in a dark room. Most software solutions either involve clunky UI menus or don't actually control the monitor hardware.Is there a...
View Articlewindows installer 1053 service failed to start in a timely manner
Recently, I upgraded from Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 10 Pro mainly because, sadly, nearly no one supports Windows 7 anymore. I ran into an issue updating Visual Studio 2012 Ultimate to version 5,...
View ArticleHow do I enable desktop horizontal scrolling on windows?
I have 4 applications windows beside each other. The 4th one is off the screen. I want to be able to scroll across desktop.Is this possible?
View ArticleWindows 10 synchronized with hardware clock (on system wakeup)
I have noticed that synchronization occurs on every wake up. What is the system time? I guess, it is updated continously but why do I see the event message only on the wake up?
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What are "Debug/Checked" versions of a Windows OS?
While looking for a Windows XP download in the MSDN subscriber portal, I noticed this:So, what is the Debug/Checked version?
View ArticleWindows 10 PowerShell cannot add network locations past \\xxx\xxx
I have been trying to create a network drive using PowerShell that has a network location nested further than \\xxx\xxx, but I am unable to do so; whenever I try, I get error: (parts in brackets are...
View ArticleIs there any way to quickly have all open windows fit to a screen in Windows 11?
I have a big monitor (40"). I usually have many different applications and multiple windows of the same application open (e.g. Chrome). Is there any quick way either 1) within Windows; or 2) using a...
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How to remove accent color from Start menu tiles only
I'm Windows 10 user (newest updates as of 2015.12.23).I would love to change my accent color to some bright color like yellow.But this also changes background of tiles in Start menu. And that looks...
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Display final part of window title instead of beginning in Windows 10 taskbar
When I have File Explorer windows open, in the taskbar the corresponding button shows the window's title, and since the whole title usually doesn't fit in the button, only the beginning of the text is...
View ArticleMap a drive in Windows using different credentials
I have 2 networked computers C1 and C2 using same login credentials.Because they are using same credentials, I can access shared folders on C1 from C2 without entering credentials.The problem is I want...
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Meter for Intel Turbo frequency
I have a laptop with Core i7 2630QM (Base freq 2GHz TurboBoost2 upto 2.9 GHz).I was always curious about to view the dynamic overclocking that occurs in i-series when it is subjected to heavy...
View ArticleScrolling down two windows of the same program at the same time in Windows 10
Is it possible to choose two windows of same program or different programs and scroll the windows down simultaneously? I have two pdf documents that I want to scroll down simultaneously.
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Can't use Windows Hello on Windows Server 2016
The 'Set up' button in 'Fingerprint' section is inactive. I enabled Use biometrics and Use Windows Hello for Business in GPO, but no luckI think it's because I do not have a PIN, but I can't set it,...
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