I can't insert long paths in the "Target" box in Windows 11 shortcut...
I'm trying to create a Windows shortcut that will be put in my startup folder. The shortcut starts a program (Discord), but with a 1-minute delay. I'm doing this because my (ancient) core i3-2100 PC...
View ArticleHow do I use the Hand Tool as default in Adobe Reader?
I would like to use the Hand Tool as default for all documents in Adobe Reader on Windows. Currently it opens with the Select Tool. Does anyone know how to change this?
View ArticleCan I run bootrec.exe on working Windows 10
I was unable to start Windows 10 even though I could see Windows 10 logo. I could not repair start-up in the Windows Recovery Console. I restored Windows 10 on safe mode. Now Windows 10 installs but...
View ArticleHow to open a .tar.gz file in Windows?
I need to open a file that sadly is only available in the .tar.gz file format and I am using Windows 7. I can unzip the file using 7-zip but after that I still have a .tar file that I can't open in...
View ArticleIn Excel and Word, is it possible to open the browse window immediately when...
When I'm using Word or Excel and I want to open a file, I always get a screen giving me the option to open a recent file, a file shared with me, a file from my OneDrive, this PC, add a location, and...
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Green screen on RTSP stream from USB camera using mediamtx (ffmpeg)
I need to cast a stream from a USB camera via RTSP as stable as possible (at any moment i need to be able to get a static picture on a remote host, reflecting the real state of affairs in front of the...
View ArticleWhat can be used to 'gzip' in Windows?
gzipped files are awesome! they are the best compressed files I know, .rar and .zip are nowhere near , if you compare the compression ratios...Generally I use Windows, does anyone know how can I gzip...
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windows cannot access the specified device path or file
today, i see any shortcut in my western digital usb external hard(500GB) for all files and i dont see my files. after click in this shortcut i see this error : windows cannot access the specified...
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Why are there multiple Console Window Host open in the background?
Why are there multiple Console Window Host open in the background?For those that don't know, it's the command prompt running in the background but without a graphical user interface. Is it being used...
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 ArticleChanging password for Veracrypt container in Windows Xp
I created Veracrypt container and added files to it. It was made in windows 10. I used latest version of the software. Can I change password for the container in Windows Xp? Veracrypt 1.25.9 or older...
View ArticleIs there a way to install Microsoft Store-exclusive apps without Store?
Unlike apps I can download online and install, I can't figure out how to install apps that are only availabe for download via Ms-Store app, without first installing Ms-Store.I ask this because I am...
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Why does windows registry of fonts indicate they are all true type?
I'm on Windows 7 Home Edition. This is a screen shot of my registry for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts.As you can see, the titles all have "(TrueType)" in them,...
View ArticleIs there a command line tool to run carbonite's "back this up"?
Is there some way to say "Back this up" to Carbonite on the command line on Windows? I know I can do it through explorer and the right click window, but I'm bit of a scripting fiend.I'm only trying to...
View ArticleIs there a utility that will give me a list of all programs installed dumped...
I'm on a machine that has a preposterous amount of software installed and I'd like to be able to generate some sort of quick report that will list all of the installed applications.Is there a program...
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is there a tool which enhances the windows open/save file dialog to allow...
i am looking for a program/tool which allows to change the windows open/save dialog to allow adding comments which are then saved into a descript.ion fileexample description file:tumblr.jpg description...
View ArticleMS TS Web Access (https://localhost/RDWeb) not functional after upgrading to...
Can login in Explorer, however when upgrading from IE9 to IE11, I get the following message:Browser Not SupportedThis Web browser is not supported by RD Web Access. RD Web Access requires Internet...
View ArticleHDD is selectable but not loaded in the boot menu
Situation is as follows. Having another person's laptop for repair, and trying to turn it on, I see the logo, but after that a boot menu is seen with three points. First is the HDD, second and third...
View ArticleCannot access a shared printer on a network
I can't access a shared printer on a network. I'm using a Windows 7 PC. The problem is when I type an IP on the start logo search bar that has a shared printer, "\\172.16.0.254" a window will appear...
View ArticleIs it possible (or is there any tool) to control mouse scroll speed with...
There is a setting to set how many lines to scroll when you use your mouse wheel. That's OK and I know how to change it. But in some apps I need a finer control, say I want to scroll one line with each...
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