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The only sorry solution it gives you is to try the upgrade again, which doesn’t work. Clicking on the Go online to resolve this issue link doesn’t seem to take you anywhere helpful either. After doing some research, I figured out what the problem was and was finally able to get the client’s PC upgraded. Basically, it stemmed from the fact that Windows Update had downloaded Service Pack 1 onto the computer, but it was not installed by the client....

Hmmm. You’re probably thinking that is crazy since your computer is brand new or you have a fairly new video graphics card. So what’s the problem exactly? Well, you will only see this error if you have a Windows 7 computer with 2 monitors (multiple monitors) that are either different or have different resolutions while in clone mode (same desktop on both displays). It could be possible that one video monitor supports interlaced 1080i resolution whereas the other one does not....

Photoshop comes with a built-in set of brushes that you can use to add special effects to your photos. However, it’s a scarce selection with just a few general styles. If you want to have more options, you can add more brushes to Photoshop, as well as download them from third-party sites. Here’s how you can add and install brushes and use them in Photoshop. How to Add Brushes to Photoshop To see your installed brushes, select the Brush tool from the Tools Panel on the left....

You can invoke the MBR2GPT tool using Command Prompt, and two commands later, you’ll have switched from Legacy BIOS to UEFI. Which Is Better: Legacy BIOS vs. UEFI BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a piece of code that your microprocessor requires to start up after you press the computer’s power button. BIOS first appeared long ago and worked perfectly well. BIOS did have some constraints though. For instance, BIOS uses Master Boot Record (MBR) to define a maximum partition capacity of 2....

However, one of its most significant weaknesses is that so many WordPress hackers know how to get in the front door of WP websites. By default, the main WordPress login URL is yourdomain.com/wp-admin.php. There are two other URLs you can use that will redirect to the same default login page: yourdomain.com/adminyourdomain.com/login Why not make it more difficult for potential hackers to find your login page? This article will show you how and why to change your WordPress admin login URL....

Spotify’s queue lets you switch from Iron Maiden to Beethoven with ease, allowing you to queue up hours or even days worth of music and playlists to listen to manually, one song or playlist after another. However, if you need to clear a queue on Spotify, it’s an easy enough process. How to Clear Your Queue on Spotify Using the Desktop App on PC or Mac If you’re using the desktop app on PC or Mac to listen to Spotify, you can clear your Spotify queue by following these simple steps....

While we’d always recommend that you maintain automatic system backups, Windows will fill up your drive with unnecessary backup files that you can delete from time to time, including older Windows update files. If you want to know how to delete backup files in Windows 10, here’s what you need to do. Deleting Windows File History Windows 10 offers a far better system for regular file backups than older Windows versions, thanks to a built-in file backup system....

If you are getting this error in Windows, here are a few things you can try to fix it! Method 1 – Make sure the Windows Installer service is started Sometimes, if the Installer service is disabled, you will get this error. You can turn it on by going to Start, then Run and typing in Services.msc. In newer versions of Windows, just click on Start and start typing services....

The “There are currently no power options available” error shows up in Windows 10 and 11 due to a corrupt power plan, insufficient account-related permissions, or other problems with the operating system. Work your way through the fixes in this troubleshooting tutorial to fix the “There are currently no power options available” power button error in Windows 10 and 11. If the error occurs on a standard Windows user account, you must ask a person with administrative privileges to the PC to help you with some of the fixes below....

Another common BSOD error that can appear, depending on the circumstances, is a “kernel security check failure” BSOD. This issue is usually caused by corrupted system files, but it could also be due to faulty hardware or outdated drivers. If you want to fix a kernel security check failure BSOD, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Causes a Kernel Security Check Failure BSOD Error on Windows 10? Some BSOD errors are difficult to investigate, but with a kernel security check failure BSOD, you can usually assume that it points to one of two things: a hardware issue or corrupt (or outdated) system files....

If you’re getting a low disk space warning in Windows, there are a couple of things you can do to get some free space back. The first thing, however, is to actually find out how much space the operating system and your data/programs are taking up on the system. Once you know that, you can decide what to remove, delete, etc. The best tool for I’ve been using for years is TreeSize free....

If the browser cannot resolve the domain name, you’ll get a DNS domain name resolution error. In Google Chrome, you’ll see an ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED error message displayed on your screen when that happens. Learn what can cause this error and how to fix it in Google Chrome. What ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED Means In simple words, you’ll see the ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED error when you can’t open a website in Chrome. The first thing to check is whether the site is down for everyone or just you....

The most common causes of this error include an incorrectly inserted SIM card, a minor glitch with the phone’s system, and an incompatible network mode. We’ll show you how to fix these items so you can start making calls from your Android phone. Turn Airplane Mode On and Back Off Android’s airplane mode allows you to disconnect from all your network connections at once. It’s worth using this mode to disconnect and reconnect your cell phone to your wireless carrier....

We highlight seven potential troubleshooting solutions to the Windows error code 0x80070005. 1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter Do this if you’re getting the 0x80070005 error code when you’re trying to install a Windows update. The Windows Update troubleshooter can also fix other errors during an update. In Windows 11, go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters and select the Run button next to Windows Update. If you have a Windows 10 computer, head to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooter > Windows Update and select Run the troubleshooter....

Also, there is a difference between refreshing a policy and forcing a policy refresh. A default policy refresh will only download the settings that have changed. A forced refresh will re-apply all settings. Group Policy Update in Windows 2000 To update Group Policy in Windows 2000, you have to use the secedit command. To refresh the computer policies, use this command: To refresh the user policies in Windows 2000, use the following command: Note that the /enforce will ensure that all settings in the policy are reapplied, even if nothing has changed since the last time the policy was applied....

You can add photos from your Windows or Mac machine, Microsoft’s stock images repository, or the internet. You can then reposition and resize your images, so they fit your slides. Add a Picture From Your Local Storage to PowerPoint If you’ve already saved an image to your Windows or Mac machine’s local storage, it’s easy to load this picture into your presentation. PowerPoint supports nearly all image formats, so your photo can be in any popular file format....

To help you keep your data organized, you can merge data in Excel. You can merge worksheets from separate files, merge separate Excel files into one, or use the consolidate feature to combine your data instead. Here’s how to merge Excel files and data together using these methods. How To Move Or Copy Single Worksheets In Excel A typical Microsoft Excel file is broken up into different sheets (or worksheets) which are listed as tabs at the bottom of the Excel window....

When you upgrade your HDD, though, you’ll also need to migrate your operating system. You’ll have two options to choose from for migrating Windows. First, install Windows from scratch. You’ll need to install a clean copy of Windows on the new SSD, reinstall apps, and then use your backup to get everything set up. The second, easier option is to transfer Windows 10/11 to your new hard drive so you can skip the tedious Windows installation process....

If you want to know how to optimize Windows 10 for gaming, start with the basics. Let’s walk you through everything you can do to improve your PC’s performance for gaming on Windows, assuming your hardware is working correctly. Before you do anything else, make sure you’re running the latest version of Windows 10 first. Optimize Windows 10 For Gaming With Game Mode The first thing that every Windows gamer should consider doing is to enable Game Mode on Windows 10....

First things first: you must close Outlook immediately after you’ve deleted the items. It’s also important that you not restart the program until the very end of the process. The longer you keep it open, the more unpredictable the results will become. Your deleted files are stored as a PST file. Outlook’s instinct is to overwrite a PST file once changes are detected such as removing content. Our job is to restore the files before Outlook gets a chance to make changes to the PST....