To copy the contents of a text-based file, you open the file in an editor such as Notepad, use Select All and then copy the contents to the clipboard. How about accomplishing it using a command in the right-click menu?Read more
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Taskbar displays full path of open folders instead of the actual folder name
When you open a folder window, Taskbar may display the full path of the folder instead of just showing the folder name. So, if you have multiple folder windows open, you may have to click around every window before you get to the right one.Read more
Fix for RICHTX32.OCX Component Error when running a Program
When you run an application built using (classic) Visual Basic 6.0, the following error message may occur, and the program terminates.
Component 'RICHTX32.OCX' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid.
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Failed to load control 'RichTextBox' from RICHTX32.OCX
This happens if the program uses Rich TextBox ActiveX Control (RichTx32.ocx), but does not include the ActiveX file in the setup package. This runtime is not included in Windows and is supposed to be distributed along with the program. And, RichTx32.ocx ActiveX Control is not included in VB6 run-time distribution package from Microsoft either.Read more
How to Rename the Recycle Bin in Windows
Here is a quick registry tweak or script to rename the Recycle Bin icon caption in Windows 10 and earlier.Read more
Fix for Windows Installer errors 2738 and 2739
When you try to install a program using Windows Installer (.msi) Setup package, you may encounter error 2738 or 2739 and the setup fails.Read more
Add Select All option to the context menu in Windows
To select all files in a folder or the Desktop, you use the CTRL + A keyboard shortcut. If you’re an avid mouse user and need the select all functionality in the right-click menu in Windows, here is a registry tweak. This tweak adds the “Select All” option in the context menu for folder background and desktop. Read more
Enable and Disable Windows Firewall Quickly using Command-line
When testing network connectivity or when performing other troubleshooting tasks, you may need to turn off the Windows Firewall temporarily. To quickly disable or enable the Windows Firewall, you may use the Netsh.exe command-line in Windows 10 and Windows 8.Read more
Fix for Msinfo32.exe Error Can’t Collect Information
The System Information Tool (Msinfo32.exe) generates the error Can’t Collect Information if the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service is not started.
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How to Run Programs as Administrator (Elevated) without UAC Prompt
Recently, I came across a brilliant tip on how to run programs elevated without getting the User Account Control (UAC) prompt. This can be done without turning off the UAC and hence it does not compromise system security.Read more
Launching a Scheduled Task manually using Schtasks.exe
Schtasks.exe console tool helps you create, delete, query, change, run, and end scheduled tasks on a local or remote computer. Running Schtasks.exe without arguments displays the list of each registered task, the Next Run Time, and the Status for each task.
For example, you may want to run the RegIdleBackup task manually using Schtasks.exe.