Posts under Fix It tag.

Windows Update Troubleshooter from Microsoft, fixes Windows Updates problems

If you find that you are facing any issues in running Windows Updates, including Service Pack, due to any reasons, you might want to check out this Automated Fix It Solution, Windows Update Troubleshooter from Microsoft. Windows Update Troubleshooter Download [...]

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Fix: Zune software freezes when backing up Windows Phone 7

If when you are trying to back up your Windows Phone 7, you find that the Zune software has stopped responding, then you may have to check and ensure that the Windows Mobile Device Updater is up to date.

Fix It: Restore your personal files after performing custom installation of Windows 7

If you install Windows 7 on a computer which has Windows Vista installed or if you perform a custom installation of Windows 7 instead of an upgrade installation, you will see a windows.old folder on your system drive.

Microsoft lists most common automated Fix It solutions in one place

One of the best things in trouble shooting Windows problems has been the Microsoft Fix It Solutions. Ever since we first announced its quiet launch way back in Nov 2008, or the time when the First MVP Fix It was [...]

Change the listening port for Remote Desktop easily using Microsoft Fix It

This article describes how to change the port that Remote Desktop listens on. You can use the Remote Desktop feature in Microsoft Windows to connect to your computer from another remote computer.

Fix : Microsoft Word will not start and run properly

Microsoft has published an article that describes how to troubleshoot problems that occur when you start or use Microsoft Office Word 2007, Microsoft Office Word 2003, or Microsoft Word 2002. The methods that are described can help you determine the [...]

Fix: Hardware devices are not detected or working in Windows

If when you connect a hardware device to your Windows computer, you find that it is not detected or working, you can apply this Fix It from Microsoft and see if it helps.

Fix: Cannot change User Account Control (UAC) settings on Windows 7

If when you try to change the User Account settings in Windows 7, after you have made the change, the dialog box does not close, and no change is made, then you may want to read this article.

Are all your Windows 7 or Vista security settings enabled and up-to-date?

While it is very important to have all the latest Windows Updates and to have a good up-to-date antivirus software installed, it is equally important to ensure that all the security setting of your Windows 7 and Windows Vista are [...]

Fix it: Microsoft Security Essentials will not uninstall

While one can always easily uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials from the Control Panel, should you find that your are unable to uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials, you may try to uninstall it manually or by using a Microsoft Fix it solution.

A Microsoft Fix It for the lazy, which tells if you are running 32-Bit or 64-Bit Windows!

We have already blogged about the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. This post tells you how to find out whether your computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit version of the Windows operating system.

Windows Security Troubleshooter: Fix Windows security problems automatically

Windows Security Troubleshooter from Microsoft Automated Troubleshooting Services troubleshoots, identifies and fixes Windows security problems automatically. The Troubleshooter will automatically diagnose and fix the following problems with security in Windows7 or Vista, such as: User Account Control – UAC Windows [...]

Fix: Error code 0x8007000D when trying to activate Windows 7

If when you try to activate your copy of Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008, you get an error message: The data is invalid. Error code 8007000d, then you may want to apply this Fix it solution.

Enable or disable CTRL+ALT+DELETE sequence for logging on to Windows 7

While one can always manually disable Interactive logon viz. Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL, before logging on to a Windows 7 or Vista computer, Microsoft has now released a Fix It which allows you to do so automatically.

Fix: A script on this page is causing Internet Explorer to run slowly

While visiting some websites, your Internet Explorer may report an Error Message – A script on this page is causing Internet Explorer to run slowly ! If you are facing this issue frequently, you may want to read further!

Fix: Video freezes or crashes in Windows Media Player

Does your video crash or freeze in Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player or other Windows programs, frequently? Or does your Windows operating system become unusable or unstable while watching videos? If so, then this article may help you.

Enable, disable hibernation in Windows using Microsoft Fix It

While one can always disable and enable hibernation manually or by using our Ultimate Windows Tweaker, Microsoft has now released a Fix It solution specifically for this purpose. The Hiberfil.sys hidden system file is located in the root folder of [...]

Clear the Windows Paging File at Shutdown, the Microsoft way!

While one can always use our Ultimate Windows Tweaker to set Windows to delete the Page File on every shutdown easily, you can also use a Fix It released by Microsoft. Cleaning the page-file on every shutdown means overwriting the [...]

How to disable the Windows key in the keyboard to improve Gaming experience

Pressing the Windows keys opens the start menu. Using combination’s of WinKey with other keys on your keyboard lets you perform many actions and commands that you perform with the mouse. These are the WinKey or Windows Key shortcuts and [...]

How to reset Windows Security settings to its defaults

If for some reason you’d like to reset all your Windows 7 or Vista security settings to their default values you may do so as follows:

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