Fix 100% Disc usage by System service

Colif Aug 28, 2019

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Since the last windows Update system service has been using more hdd than before, these steps can help you reduce it.

Temp fix via Command prompt
right click start button
choose command prompt (admin)
type wpr-cancel and press enter

or...

How to install a parallel printer using a Parallel-to-USB adapter

TheMailonG Aug 28, 2019

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If you're reading this, you probably have been digging on internet forums all day long, and still couldn't make your printer work. These printers are very reliable, but as the motherboards stop using parallel ports, we have to solve this problem...

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Server Capacity Calculation

ronvigneri Aug 28, 2019

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Server Capacity Calculation (Server Sizing)
by Ron Vigneri

This calculation of user capacity for a server has been developed over years of actual applications. The topic has been considered in various forms by others, but this methodology yields...

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How to fix black screen after resuming from Sleep/Hibernate/Display power off for Windows 10/8/7

JhonConners Aug 28, 2019

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This is how to fix the 'bug' where your screen goes black and stays black, making your machine inoperable, after resuming from display powering off due to inactivity, or sleep/hibernate modes.

There can be many causes for this, but here are a couple...

V-Sync, Free-Sync, G-Sync, Adaptive-Sync and Fast-Sync

James Mason Aug 28, 2019

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Let's talk about V-Sync, Free-Sync, G-Sync, Adaptive-Sync and Fast-Sync

There is a lot of misinformation out there and I wrote this...

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How to change Bookmark icons in Chrome

aquielisunari Aug 28, 2019

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I recently answered a question regarding the boomark icons in Chrome. Sometimes the default icon attached to a bookmark is too similar to another icon. That is a problem I wish to help solve.

Perform a Google search for...

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How to use picture in picture in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Aug 28, 2019

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One minor feature the Windows 10 Creators Update brings with it is the introduction of picture in picture mode. It will enable all UWP apps, once they have been updated anyway, to pop-out and play alongside...

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How to set up Counterstrike LAN server [No software needed]

Manoj_daran Aug 28, 2019

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Read this tutorial to know, how to set up a LAN server for CS to play with friends. For this tutorial, you dont need ethernet cable or any third party software..

Things Needed:

An internet connection - Wifi or Hotspot [Speed not a problem]
CS...

How to fix hourly CMD window pop up appearing

Colif Aug 28, 2019

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In the last week a command window has started to appear/disappear on an hourly basis and can reduce full screen applications to the desktop

This behaviour can be traced to...

How to fix the "GTA San Andreas requires at least DirectX 9 or above" error.

R3PLAY Aug 28, 2019

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Hello people of tomshardware!

I've seen a fair amount of people running into an issue on newer, windows 10 PC's.
GTA San Andreas and other older games, will not start, due to a DirectX error.

People are saying that you need to rename a dll...

Blue Snowball Microphone CMUSBDAC.sys error

Colif Aug 28, 2019

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On and off this year people with a Blue Snowball Microphone will randomly start getting Blue Screen of Death pointing at cmusbdac.sys. This is the driver used by windows to talk to the chip on the Microphone.

The error is caused by an incompatibility...

How To Fix Windows 10 Unsupported Disk Layout UEFI Error

knanan Aug 28, 2019

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A common problem that Windows users have encountered when trying to update Windows 10 is the “Unsupported Disk Layout for UEFI Firmware” error. This error basically means that...

How to Use Your Phone to Lock and Unlock Windows 10

knanan Aug 28, 2019

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Among the many features of the Windows 10 Creators Update comes a new and innovative way to lock and unlock your Windows 10 laptop or PC. This new feature, called Dynamic Lock...

Turn Off “Pick Up Where I Left Off” on Windows 10

knanan Aug 28, 2019

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The Windows 10 Creators Update comes packed with some truly new and exciting features. One of these new additions is the Pick up where I left off feature. This feature will...

How to Pin Websites to the Taskbar in Windows 10

knanan Aug 28, 2019

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One of the most popular features requested by Windows 10 users is the ability to pin websites to the taskbar. Microsoft has listened to customer feedback and has now introduced...

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How to fix Default Boot Device Missing or Boot Failed.

yasiin Aug 28, 2019

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Hi guys today I am gonna discuss about a common problem in laptop that is Default Boot Device Missing or Boot Failed
This Error usually occurs when
1. Boot Sequence or Boot Order is incorrect.
2. Bios...

The influences of water flow rate in water cooling.

Olle P Aug 28, 2019

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(All of the statements below assume that there’s a system at thermal equilibrium with constant load and constant ambient air temperature.)

Assuming the water cooling circuit consist of one convector(*), a pump (with reservoir) and one or more cooling...

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How to Transfer Windows 7 Files to Windows 10

sparkinwords Aug 28, 2019

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Although there are several ways to transfer your files and data from a Windows 7 computer to Windows 10, the cheapest, in fact, absolutely free and the easiest method to do so is...

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How to Change Start Menu Layout In Windows 10

sparkinwords Aug 28, 2019

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Depending on your preference, you may want to change the default layout of the Windows 10 Start menu. Fortunately, the operating system has a dedicated section that lets you...

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How to Install Zoo Tycoon 2 In Windows 10

sparkinwords Aug 28, 2019

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Unless there are some additional configurations required to be made to run on Windows 10, installing any game is a simple and straightforward process, and Zoo Tycoon 2 is not any...

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Windows 10 Stuck in a Reboot Loop? Here’s how to Fix It

sparkinwords Aug 28, 2019

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If you have upgraded your Windows 10 computer and notice that it is stuck in constant reboot loop difficulties, it could be due to various reasons. If possible, entering safe mode is the most appropriate method to solve this problem. However, you can...

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How to Mount an ISO File In Windows 10

sparkinwords Aug 28, 2019

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Earlier versions of Windows only allowed you to burn an ISO file to an optical media (CD or DVD), and there was absolutely no way you could mount the file to access its contents without installing any free or paid third-party tool.
When the apps like...

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How to Use Windows 10 Media Creation Tool

sparkinwords Aug 28, 2019

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Media Creation Tool lets you create a Windows 10 installation USB drive or download its .ISO file that you can burn on to a DVD to install the operating system on a different...

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How to Manage DEP In Windows 10

sparkinwords Aug 28, 2019

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Enabled by default, Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a Windows’ built-in security tool that adds an extra layer of security to your PC by preventing any unrecognized scripts...

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How to Install VMware Workstation In Windows 10

sparkinwords Aug 28, 2019

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VMware Workstation is one of the widely used virtualization programs for Microsoft operating systems. VMware Workstation allows you to create and run multiple virtual machines...