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How to Buy Windows 8
17/11/2012 19:46
Windows 8 is available in two editions for consumers: Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro. 32 and 64-bit versions are available but I highly recommend installing the 64-bit version. Unless you have some very old hardware, skip the 32-bit versions.
There are a few...
How to burn CD and DVD images (ISO files) from the Command Line
17/11/2012 19:46
Windows 7 and 8 includes a free image burning utility called the Windows Disc Image Burner that allows you to quickly write CD and DVD images. The utility has a graphical interface but can be run from the command prompt by passing the proper parameters.
To start burning a CD or...
Customize Default Programs for the Windows 8 Desktop
17/11/2012 19:45
When I am using Windows 8 and working on the desktop I don’t like to switch between the desktop and the modern interface very frequently. If I open a picture on the desktop I want the picture to open in the desktop image viewer. If I open a video while on the desktop I want the...
Convert Physical Machines to Virtual with Disk2vhd
17/11/2012 19:45
The Windows Sysinternals group at Microsoft has released Disk2vhd that is a free physical to virtual converter. Disk2vhd allows you to create VHD (virtual hard dive) files from physical drives on your computer while your system is online. The VHD files generated can be used in Microsoft...
Eight Essential Tweaks for Windows 8 Desktop Users
17/11/2012 19:45
Windows 8 offers a lot of new features that are easy to use and will make you more efficient. Some of the changes Microsoft made are clearly for users with touch compatible devices. Those changes can often make it annoying or difficult for desktop users so I have put together...
Enable Num Lock on the Windows 8 Logon Screen
17/11/2012 19:45
Some users will find that no matter what value is set in the computer BIOS, num lock will not be enabled automatically on the logon screen. If you are a desktop user and have a number in your password or use a PIN to login to your account, having number lock enabled on the number...
Change Windows Product Key After Install
17/11/2012 19:44
Do you need to change your product key so you can activate Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 properly? You can use a great command line tool that will help you do this very quickly. Just follow these steps:
Launch the Start Menu and type in command prompt or cmd so that it shows...
Change Remote Desktop RDP Port
17/11/2012 19:44
Port 3389 is the home of the remote desktop protocol that powers Remote Desktop Services on all modern versions of Windows. If your system has Remote Desktop enabled, it is listening for connections on port 3389. Since this port is both well known and can be used to attack...
Batch File Rename with Windows PowerShell
17/11/2012 19:44
Microsoft included a batch rename feature in the latest version of Windows allowing you to select multiple files, right click on one and select rename. All of the selected files will be renamed with the name you provided and a number. This functionality works well for basic files but...
Activate Windows 8 Enterprise with MAK
17/11/2012 19:43
The Windows 8 Enterprise edition is pre-configured for key management server (KMS) activation upon install. In order to activate with a multiple activation key (MAK) obtained from the volume licensing site, MSDN or TechNet, you must use the software licensing command line...
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