This is because that particular command requires higher privileges which can be achieved by running the Command Prompt or the PowerShell with Administrative Rights. This is also called running PowerShell with elevated PowerShell prompt. It is important to understand that all commands that can be executed with Standard Privileges can also be executed with Administrative privileges. However, all commands executed with Administrative privileges cannot be executed with Standard privileges. If you run a lot of PowerShell and command prompt commands that require administrative privileges, you can set PowerShell and Command Prompt to open as administrator by default....

In this article, we will discuss how to map a network drive successfully and easily using Windows File Explorer and command-line. You can use it any way you are easy with. This article also answers the following queries: How to map a network drive in Windows 10How to automatically map a network drive upon computer restartHow to map a network drive for all usersHow to map a network drive using GPO, PowerShell, and File Explorer...

If you are having storage issues with limited space in the C drive, then you can disable it to free up space. However, that is not recommended by Microsoft. But why is it so? Let us understand the purpose of the Reserved Space, how much it occupies, and whether it’s safe to disable it. Purpose of Reserved Storage in Windows 10 As we all know, Windows has a lot of files and data for it to run smoothly....

This is a common problem for Windows users due to several reasons. Whether you have meddled around with your system configurations or your hard drive, missing a hard drive can happen to anyone. In this article, we give you all the solutions that will fix your missing or undetected hard drive and make it accessible again, regardless of whether it is an old hard drive, a new SSD, internal or external....

Thankfully, the Windows operating systems come with keyboard shortcuts that you can use to move, select, and rearrange the windows across your screen(s). Many users still use their mouse to drag a window, but sometimes it is much more convenient to use the keyboard which automatically snaps windows according to your directions. You may occasionally find yourself in a situation where a window on the secondary screen did not appear on your primary screen after disconnecting it....

Without having to install any third-party software, you can highlight specific parts of an image or a document using either the pre-installed Paint app or the Paint 3D app on a Windows computer. Continue reading to learn how to focus the viewers’ attention on specific parts of an image or highlight text so that they can read it immediately. Before we begin, confirm whether you have Paint 3D installed on your computer....

Oracle releases patch updates for all its products every three months. The patches for this quarter are available as per schedule. These updates are called “Critical Patch Updates” or CPU. Why is updating to Java 8 Update 231 important for me? Oracle has released fixes for 20 exploits and vulnerabilities in Update 231. Almost all the vulnerabilities can be exploited over the network without a user login. So it’s important for users to update to the latest version of Java....

Installing KB5008353 will upgrade your operating system’s build 20 22000.466. Since this is a non-security update, it brings a plethora of fixes for the OS. Continue reading this post to learn what improvements have been made. That said, Microsoft has not listed any known issues with the build as they are probably yet to be determined. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.466 Here are the improvements and fixes made with this flight to the Beta and Release Preview channels:...

It provides sysadmins the ability to automate various tasks across platforms and as it allows admins complete access to COM and WMI, both local and remote systems can be managed with PowerShell. It comes with its own scripting language and special .NET classes called cmdlets used for specific functions. These cmdlets are usually utilized by scripts that are themselves packaged into modules. Here, we will guide you through the complete process of downloading, installing, updating, and using PowerShell 7 for Windows 10....

This article discusses what user privileges are, how they are categorized, and everything you need to know about the different types. What is a User Account A user account is a location on a computer to store user data including username, password, user profile and other data related to the user. Windows 10 supports multiple User Accounts for different people, where each of them can have their own user account....

Some websites even attempt to sell their anti-virus software by labeling the SysWOW64 folder as a trojan horse. However, let us reassure you that the SysWOW64 folder is a legitimate Windows folder, and removing it from your computer will have repercussions. In this post, we are going to dive into the death of the SysWOW64 folder and learn what it is and what it contains, and why is it important for your Windows operating system....

With many bug fixes and improvements, Microsoft has also decided to change the branch from which they release their Insider preview builds. Hence, you may notice that this build is being released from the FE_RELEASE branch instead of the previous MN_RELEASE branch, mentioned in the Windows Update, when downloading the new build. Let’s dig in further to see what the new build brings along. What’s new in Windows 10 Preview Build 20246 Microsoft shifts to new branch for Insider Preview releases As mentioned above, Microsoft has decided to move to a new branch to manage its Dev Channel releases known as the FE_RELEASE....

As dark mode saves energy and extends the battery life of most devices, including Windows laptops, Macs, Android/iOS tablets and smartphones, it has become a popular choice for many individuals. In some devices, especially smartphones, dark mode is the default setting. But Windows still comes with a traditional light background with dark text. In this article, we will discuss how to enable dark mode in Windows 11 and other popular apps that are used in Windows....

These wallpapers have been taken from the Internet. If anyone finds the source of the wallpaper, please share it in the comments below. If you find any new wallpapers, kindly share the links below so that we may add them to our collection. At the end, we give download link to a zip file which contains all these wallpapers. So you can download all these wallpapers at once. These are hi-resolution wallpapers and should easily fit the screen resolutions of 1900+ pixels....

Although modern hard drives come with SMART (Self-monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) support, software is still required to collect and display that information. We have compiled some free software that can be used to constantly monitor your SSD or hard drive health for you to ensure that it will not let you down without a heads-up. TIP: Check out utilities to check for complete hardware information about your computer....

I am providing 3 easy ways to move your installed programs to another location in Windows 10, so you may have free space for upcoming installations on C drive. Kindly follow the below steps. SteamMover SteamMover is a program to move your games, files, and folders of the installed programs to another location and free up your disk space if you are having low or less space on any particular drive....

The same Windows key can be used to activate Windows 10 after upgrading your Windows installation. If you have upgraded to Windows 10 from an older version or are performing a clean install and want to use the same old product key, this article is for you. In this article, we will discuss the different methods for finding your Windows 10 product key. This article answers some of the most important questions regarding the use of the Windows 10 product key....

Windows Servers are used for enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications. Using this group of operating systems, administrators can apply and implement policies while enhancing their network’s security infrastructure. In this post, we will discuss the different Windows Server versions, what unique feature(s) they brought, and in what order they were released. A common misunderstanding some people have is between the Server versions and their editions. The version of the server is either denoted by integers (this naming convention is no longer used) or suffixed with its corresponding year....

So what to do in this situation so that when you get back to your browser, you will have a track of all of your URLs of all open tabs in any browser. I have mentioned the solution for your issue, you can easily copy URLs of all open tabs in all browsers. Copy URLs of all open tabs in Chrome If you are a Chrome user then go with below steps to copy the URLs of all open tabs in it....

There are ways to check your system’s Performance Issues. I am adding some manual tips for make your system fast again. If they can’t solve your issue then you can download and use WhySoSlow which is a wonderful software for the purpose of fine-tuning your system to be at peak performance all the time. Checking System’s Performance Issues Check Background Programs You can check which programs are working in background and how much memory or processor speed is taking each program....