Many of our articles contain information about modifying the registry. To quickly open the Registry Editor to a selected key from the web browser, you can browser add-ons available for Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer.Read more
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Backup Windows 10/11 Services Startup Type Configuration
After doing a fresh install of Windows, disabling unused Windows Services is one of the time-consuming tasks you perform. Once configured, you can back up the service startup state using a Script so that it can be used for subsequent installations or if you need to automate the task on several computers.
Services state backups can also help when you troubleshoot Windows services and want to quickly roll back the changes you made.
How to Determine the Last Shutdown Time and Date in Windows
The easiest way to determine the last shutdown date and time is to check the event logs. When you shut down a computer Event ID 1074 is written to the event log which denotes a clean shutdown. The following instructions apply all versions of Windows, including Windows 10.Read more
Optimize the Windows Registry Regularly Using NTREGOPT With Task Scheduler
NTREGOPT is a registry optimization tool for Windows. This program compacts the registry to the minimum size possible by removing any slack space that may be left after installing or uninstalling applications in the system. Note that this program does not modify the registry contents in any way.Read more
Register Firefox Portable with Default Apps or Default Programs in Windows
Mozilla Firefox®, Portable Edition is the popular Mozilla Firefox web browser bundled with a PortableApps.com Launcher as a portable app, so you can take your bookmarks, extensions, and saved passwords with you.
This article lists two methods with which you can register Mozilla Firefox Portable Edition with Default Apps or Default Programs in Windows Vista through Windows 10/11.Read more
How to Email File Paths via the Send To menu
Let’s assume you’re working in the training department of a firm and need to send training materials to recruits regularly. The usual way is to right-click on the file, click Send To, and click Mail Recipient. This attaches the file to the compose window in your mail client.
How about saving bandwidth on your local network by sending the target path of documents (in a network share) instead of attaching them to mail?Read more
How to run .BAT files invisibly, without displaying the Command Prompt window
Batch files (.BAT) and Windows NT Command Script (.CMD) files run in console window when double-clicked. This means that the Command Prompt window will be visible until the .BAT or .CMD file execution is complete.
To make .BAT or .CMD file execution less intrusive, you can configure it to run minimized. Or if the .BAT or .CMD file does not require user input during run time, you can launch it in invisible mode using a Script.
The built-in Task Scheduler in Windows is capable of launching programs in hidden mode. If you don’t want to proceed via the Task Scheduler route, check out the options discussed in this article.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
How to add the UK English Spell Check Option in Windows Live Mail
Windows Live Mail includes the English (UK) spell check dictionary built-in, but the option is not exposed for some unknown reason. To enable the English (United Kingdom) spell check dictionary, using one of the methods below. Method 1 tells you how to manually add the UK English Spell check option in Windows Live Mail, and Method 2 uses a VBScript that I wrote to automate the task.Read more
Fix: Cannot select multiple files in Explorer in Windows 7/Vista
Sometimes in Windows Explorer, users may not be able to select more than one file or folder. Using the Select All option, SHIFT + Click or CTRL + Click key combos to select multiple files or folders, may not work. Here is how to fix the single select problem in Windows Explorer.Read more