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Fix: Windows Update not working or page blank

It is a different thing to fins that Windows Updates  just fail to download or install in Windows. But what can you do if Windows Update or Microsoft Update itself do not work or the Windows Update or Microsoft Update page [...]

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Backup and Restore Registry in Windows 8 | 7

Before working in the Windows Registry, it is always a good idea to back it up first, so that you have the option of restoration, should something go wrong. This article shows the different ways to back up and restore [...]

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Fix: Windows Updates fail to install in Windows 7 | 8

Sometimes, some Windows Updates fail to install, and just refuse to get installed on your computer even when you try a couple of times. If you face this problem where Windows Updates will not install, this tutorial will help you identify [...]

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Windows Registry Basics: De-Mystifying Windows Registry

The Windows Registry is a directory which stores settings and options for the operating system for Microsoft Windows. It contains information and settings for all the hardware, operating system software, most non-operating system software, users, preferences of the PC, etc. [...]

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Stop, Cancel, Abort System Shutdown in Windows 7 | 8

Sometimes, you may get to see a message, The system is shutting down. Please save all your work. Or you may get to see a message Restart your computer in 10 minutes to finish installing important Windows Updates, you can [...]

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Temporary Internet Files Folder location in Windows 7 | 8

Those who had moved from Windows XP to Windows Vista were puzzled as to where the Temporary Internet Files were located in this operating system. Starting with Windows Vista, and continuing in Windows 7 and Windows 8, the Temporary Internet Files folder is [...]

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Toubleshoot: Missing Windows Installer Cache files

The Windows Installer cache folder is a hidden system folder located at C:\Windows\Installer. Whenever you install a software using the Windows Installer, a copy of changed system information is placed in this folder. The Windows Installer cache contains the saved [...]

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Fix: The Windows Security Center service can’t be started

If you receive a The Windows Security Center service can’t be started error message in Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista, then this article may be able to help you troubleshoot the problem. You may try these troubleshooting steps in [...]

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Make your Windows 8 Computer a Trusted PC

A Trusted PC is a Microsoft account security feature. You can use a Trusted PC to verify your identity automatically and perform sensitive actions like resetting your password or managing your billing info without having to enter a security code [...]

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Block or Open a port in Windows 8 Firewall

According to your needs, you can configure Windows 8 Firewall settings (block or open port in Windows 7 or Windows 8 firewall) and restore defaults if you are unsatisfied with the default Windows Firewall settings. However for this, you need [...]

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How to Link & Unlink Contacts in Windows 8 People App

We do not have an easy single source via which we can get complete access to all the stored contacts. The People app in Windows 8 has changed this to a large extent. The app brings together email contacts and contacts from [...]

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Reset Reliability Monitor In Windows 7 | 8

Reliability Monitor is an advanced tool that measures hardware and software problems and other changes to your computer. It collects 24 hours of data before it displays any results and calculates the Stability Index that ranges from 1 (the least [...]

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Do Memory Optimizers Work?

Do Memory Optimizers work? Memory Optimizers or RAM Optimizers were very popular in the pre Windows XP days. Their use however dwindled after Windows Vista as the recent versions came with fine built-in memory management features. Nevertheless, some folks continue [...]

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Fix: File xlive.dll is missing in Windows 8

Once on a forum, I came across this error posted by a member where he was not able to get the Games working on Windows 8 Pro. You may find that you are unable to play some of your favorite Games [...]