This information can be determined in Windows 10 and 11 without having to use third-party software. This post discusses various methods for finding the above-mentioned information using the built-in tools and utilities in Windows. Whether you have a desktop computer or a laptop, the methods discussed in this post are valid for both. How to Check Laptop/Computer Specs Generally, the specifications of the different components within a laptop or a desktop computer can be found through various tools, individually....

On the other hand, if you download an ISO file directly from Microsoft, you will see relevantly descriptive names, such as “en_windows_11_pro_22000_x64.iso.” Such names somewhat describe the product inside the ISO, as its version, edition, build, and bit architecture. Installing Windows from an old ISO file means that you will then need to install the pending Windows updates as well to experience the new features. Therefore, it is better to know which Windows version and build will be installed before you even start the process....

In some cases, a wrongful uninstallation of the Visual C++ Redistributable packages removes it from the Control Panel, but leaves traces on your computer, rendering other older versions to be unable to install. This post discusses several methods you use to work around this issue and successfully install the C++ Redistributable package of the version that you want. Error Code 0x80070666 The Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages are Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files needed to run software made with Microsoft Visual Studio....

The two tools are slightly different from one another but perform the same tasks. Today we are going to talk about what the Group Policy Management Console is and how to install it on your Windows computer. What is Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) The Group Policy Management Console is part of the Remote Server Administration Tool (RSAT) that unifies Group Policy management across the entire domain. So, if an administrator wants to manage the domain’s Group Policy from a Windows operating system (as opposed to a Windows Server), they will need to install the GPMC....

Having said that, the commands used in PowerShell can be tricky, lengthy, and quite confusing for some. The cmdlets in PowerShell are endless. Some are for beginners while others are for advanced-level users. Remembering them all is impossible. Even if you do remember some of them, it can be infuriating to type the same, lengthy commands on multiple computers when managing a few altogether. The article describes how you can shorten the process of typing the same commands time and time again by using the same commands you have entered on one computer on an endless number of other computers....

This is why we recommend that you upgrade your Edge browser to the latest version and keep your systems safe. Let us continue to discuss the new features and improvements, after which you can install Microsoft Edge 104 using the direct download links on your Windows PC (if deleted), or use the guide to update your existing version. Release Summary Complete Release Build: 104.0.1293.47Release Date: Friday, August 5th, 2022Compatibility: Windows 11, 10, 8....

Before we dig into the details of what this update offers, we would like to bring to your attention that Microsoft had earlier released KB5019509 to the Release preview channel for the Insiders. However, this stable channel release includes the older improvements, as well as a few new ones. Installing this optional update would upgrade your operating system’s build to 22621.675. It has some interesting features that you can benefit from ahead of these features being publically available in next month’s Patch Tuesday release....

Furthermore, it also fixes a few issues with the Windows 11 operating system, but simultaneously, introduces 2 new known issues. Let us see what the new improvements are, and then continue to learn how to install this build. New in Windows 11 Build 25131 Improved Microsoft Store App (Version 22205.1401.3.0) The following changes and improvements have been made to the Microsoft Store app in Windows 11 build 25131: The Microsoft Store app experience on ARM64 devices has been significantly improved with native support....

In today’s world, using multiple web browsers is a norm. But it can get problematic when you have to synchronize your data across all the browsers you are using. Of-course you can manually use the browser’s import and export facility for synchronizing the data but it’s always the most efficient solution. Let’s first discuss about the best XMarks alternatives available online for bookmarks synchronization and then we’ll do the actual migration of bookmarks from XMarks to other services....

Until Windows 7, users could access Safe Mode while the system is booting by tapping the F8 button. However, modern Windows does not support this feature anymore. For this reason, we have discussed 7 different ways to boot into Safe Mode on Windows 10 and 11. How to Start Windows in Safe Mode Using Shift + Restart One way to enter Safe Mode is by holding down the Shift key on your keyboard, and then clicking Restart from the Power Menu in the Start Menu....

In this article, we discuss various ways through which you can prevent experiencing the same Blue Screen of Death error again on the hardware that you are currently using. What is Dxgmms2.sys Dxgmms2.sys is a critical file in Windows that is responsible for the graphics rendering capabilities of your computer. If it cannot handle the rendering process it will throw exception which results in a blue screen of death. Therefore the entire computer will need to be restarted to repair the problem....

For example, if you want to run a Java application, you will need a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and if you want to run a VC++ program, you will need specific VC++ Runtime environment. The most popular runtimes include Visual C++ redistributables for running programs built in VC++, .NET Framework for programs created with Visual Studio .NET Framework and Java Runtime Environment for running programs built in Java. There are less popular runtimes like Flash Player, Microsoft Silverlight (now retired), DirectX and Adobe Shockwave Player....

Although it had some good features, Edge turned out to be a failure because people were more used to Google Chrome. Microsoft has changed its strategy again and has been working on a Chromium-based browser. The name has not been changed. It’s still called Microsoft Edge. This can be a good strategy from Microsoft as Microsoft has got the most used Operating System, Windows 10, and if it builds a good Chromium-based browser which comes built-in to the Operating System, people will no longer be tempted to download and use Google Chrome....

Firefox 86 introduces new features such as support for picture-in-picture display that allows you to view multiple videos simultaneously within the same tab, and total cookie protection that prevents organizations from tracking your online activity. Other fixes have also been made which have been discussed in detail further in the article. A total of 12 vulnerabilities have been addressed in Firefox 86, out of which 5 are deemed to be of high priority....

However, Oracle has now finally published VirtualBox 7 with support for Windows 11, so you no longer have to struggle with the hardware requirements. It now comes with Virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM), Secure Boot, and VM encryption capabilities. Download VirtualBox 7 for different platforms using the direct download links given below. Learn how to create a Windows 11 VM on VirtualBox. Download VirtualBox 7 Click on the respective link below to download Oracle VirtualBox 7 for your respective operating system: Download VirtualBox 7 for Windows Download VirtualBox 7 for macOS Download VirtualBox 7 for Fedore 36 For more downloads, visit Oracle’s VirtualBox 7 download page....

Installing this update will bring your operating system to Build 19045.2130. For the users who are on Windows 10 version 20H2 or above, you can upgrade to this version from the Windows Update Settings page rather faster than those who have older versions. Alternatively, you can also use the downloadable ISO files given below to perform a clean install. Moreover, the users running the Home and Pro editions will receive 18 months of servicing, and Enterprise and Education editions will have 30 months of service....

If you are a power user, you must have seen a process svchost.exe (netsvcs) using your Internet bandwidth. This may be stopped by setting your connection as a metered connection in Windows. What does a metered connection do? A metered connection will restrict applications from using extra Internet bandwidth. It especially does the following: Windows Update will only download priority updates.Apps downloading from Windows Store will be paused.Start Screen tiles will stop updating live data from the Internet....

When you perform a clean install of Windows, certain native applications are assigned to run as soon as you sign in. Here are a few common ones: CortanaOneDriveMicrosoft Teams (Windows 11) While some apps are added to support the auto-run feature, as they are installed on your system, such as the following: SkypeSpotifySnagitInter Driver and Support Assistant However, some applications are not automatically launched. These need to be manually added to Windows startup, so they start automatically as soon as you sign in....

Since some apps configurations and customization settings are very important, they should be backed up separately. The default Windows backup does not give any option to save app settings separately. We’ll need to make use of a third-party app to backup Windows 10 app settings. This will help you migrate the settings to another PC without losing any customization. As you may already know, the files and folders containing each application’s settings and configurations are hidden well within the Operating System files....

In this post, we are going to show you how to download and install Discord on a Windows computer, what features it contains, and how to perform the basic tasks. What is Discord Discord is a cross-platform application that gamers use to chat via video, call, or plain text messages. It is becoming extremely popular within the gaming community as it is continuously being updated and new features are being added all the time....