Windows 7 XP Mode: Creating a “Seamless” shortcut to an XP Mode Application

OS Windows 7 When installing an application in the Windows XP VM, make sure to install it for “all users.” Usually the install will place a shortcut under “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\.” Shortcuts added in the Windows XP VM to “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\” will usually be seamlessly added to Windows 7 under … Read more

Create a Restore Point for Windows 7

OS Windows 7 I recommend that you create a restore point before you install applications and device drivers. Here are the steps to do so: Click on the Start button and right-click on “Computer” Select “Properties” from the Context menu to get to the System area of Control Panel Click on the “System Protection” link … Read more

Built-In Tools

OS Windows 7 Contents1 Problem Steps Recorder (psr.exe)2 Reliability Monitor3 BCDEdit (Boot Configuration Data Editor) Problem Steps Recorder (psr.exe) You can use Problem Steps Recorder to automatically capture the steps you take on a computer, including a text description of where you clicked and a picture of the screen during each click (called a screen … Read more

HyperTerminal is no longer part of Windows

OS Windows 7, Windows Vista According to Microsoft, “HyperTerminal is no longer part of Windows.” Contents1 Purpose of HyperTerminal2 Where to find HyperTerminal3 Reference Purpose of HyperTerminal HyperTerminal is a terminal emulation program that supports communications over TCP/IP networks, Modems, and serial COM ports. I use HyperTerminal to connect, via the serial port, to the … Read more

Show Extensions for Known Files Types

I like to see the file extensions. I want to know while file types I’m looking at, regardless of whether the thumbnail icon is correct or not. In Windows Explorer, choose Organize > Folder and Search Options. Click the View tab in the Folder Options dialog box. In Advanced Settings, deselect Hide Extensions For Known … Read more

Unidentified Network – Local Only Access

Alternate title: Unable to Connect to the Internet OS: Windows Vista Business Router: Linksys BEFSR41, and Cisco Contents1 Problem Description2 Error Messages or Behavior3 Resolution: If you receive a proper IP address4 Resolution: If you did not receive a proper IP address5 References / Related Articles Problem Description Upon connecting to a new network, “Access” … Read more

Windows Store App: “Your PC isn’t connected to the Internet.”

OS: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (64-bit) System: Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet Contents1 Symptom2 Solution Symptom Network connectivity and Web browsing are working properly. Only the Windows Store App has a problem and displays the following message:  “Your PC isn’t connected to the Internet.” Solution Open a Command prompt Clear the Windows Store app cache by … Read more

PNG images are not displayed in Internet Explorer

Contents1 Symptom2 Solution3 Reference Symptom In Internet Explorer, PNG images on a Web page may not display. Instead, a placeholder (red X), may appear in place of the PNG images, but all other image types are displayed. Solution If PNGs display when logged in as an Administrator, then try restoring the default security templates for … Read more

GNU GRUB Menu: Change the Default Boot OS

Application GNU GRUB (GRand Unified Bootloader ) OS Lubuntu v18.10 (64-bit) (Linux) System Gateway NV78 After installing Lubuntu on a system where Windows 10 was already installed, the GNU Grub menu will be displayed when the system boots. Ubuntu/Lubuntu will be the default OS that will start automatically. If you prefer to automatically boot into … Read more

Moving a OneNote Notebook to a Different Folder/Directory

These are the steps to move Microsoft OneNote notebooks to a directory/folder other than Documents on OneDrive (formally SkyDrive). Contents1 In OneNote2 On OneDrive Website2.0.1 Move the Notebook2.0.2 Open the Notebook In OneNote Close the notebook you want to move. Right click on the notebooks name in the Notebooks panel, on the left side of … Read more

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