Connecting to a Printer on Windows 8

Like all other fans, you might have got an upgrade to Windows 8 to explore the features and utilities. Other than the Metro-style features, Windows 8 offers the same set of regular yet improved features for daily computer needs. Printing is indeed one of them. To start printing, you will have to install your printer software on your Windows 8 computer. Check the below mentioned tips and learn how you can connect and use a printer in Windows 8: (Check our Tweets here https://twitter.com/MuskySuman or https://twitter.com/vtechsquad/followers)Step1:...

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Fix Windows 7 Error 1935

The error 1935 in Windows 7 is generated by Windows Installer when it is unable to access a particular file or folder while installing Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, or other .Net programs. The inaccessibility of a file or folder can occur due to several reasons. Check the steps given below and fix the error in your Windows 7 computer:1. Before beginning with the mission 1935, simply create a restore point or back up your data to avoid data loss or other problems during the event. (See Also how to use system restore in...

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5 Microsoft Security Essential Features

With so many antivirus programs around, Windows users have so many choices to protect their data from malware infections, data/identity thefts, and various online attacks. Despite that Microsoft launched Microsoft Security Essentials exclusively for its customers. It’s a free antivirus program designed to offer easy installation, enhanced malware protection, and better usage of the system resources.Despite being a free program, Microsoft Security Essentials has the capability of outdoing many commercial programs that offer somewhat moderate...

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How to Enable USB Port in Windows XP

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a popular plug-and-play hardware interface to use external USB devices like flash drive in your Windows XP computer. If you want to use an external USB device, you will have to enable the USB functionality in your computer. Check the steps given below and enable the USB port in a few quick steps: (See Also Windows XP support)1: Before you begin, make sure that you are logged in as an administrator user to your Windows XP computer. Failing to which will not let you make any change to your computer. 2: Click the Start...

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How to Manually Register DLLs in Microsoft Windows Vista

Dynamic link library (DLL or .dll) is a set of small program files that are called upon simultaneously by various executable programs in Microsoft Windows to perform certain tasks like connecting to a device or saving a file etc. Sometimes, these files get corrupt and hence you need to register them again. You can register these files on your own. Check the steps given below and manually register DLL files in your Vista computer: (See Also Windows repair support)Step1: Before you begin, make sure that you know the name and path of...

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How to Create a Zip File in Windows 7

A zip, a.k.a compressed file occupies less space and can be transferred quickly from one computer to another compared to an unzipped file. A good example of a zip file is the firmware or image file  etc. that you download from the Internet. In order to use it, you will have to extract its contents. You may want to create a zip file in your Windows 7 computer. Check the steps given and create a zip file quickly: (See Also Windows 7 support here)Step 1First look for the file or folder, which you want to...

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Create a New User Account on Dell Windows 7 Computer

A user account is the profile usually protected with a password using which you log in to your Dell Windows 7 computer. It’s not just Dell but every computer that you might have at your home or office needs a user account with a password to log in. Since you want to create a user account for your Dell Windows 7 computer, here are some tips for you. You can also password-protect your newly-created user account. (See Also Windows 7 support here)1. Before you begin, make sure that you have administrator privileges to log in to your Dell Windows 7...

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How to Change Start Menu to Classic View in Windows Vista

It you have been using Windows for a long time, you might have developed familiarity with the Start menu. It is your way to the Windows Control Panel, settings, search, mail and various handy features that you can access immediately. However, in Windows Vista, the Start menu has been overhauled to give you more control and power to your Windows features with a single click. Despite that if you don’t like the Windows Vista’s Start menu just because you have become accustomed to the old one, you have an option. You can change your Windows...

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What’s New in Windows 8?

Windows 8 has indeed become an eye candy after the launch of the Developer Preview. It certainly has been offered as bait by Microsoft to the users who would surely experience a cutting-edge difference when using Windows 8. (See Also how to upgrade to Windows 8)Lock Screen – Microsoft has done away with the old-fashioned lock screen in Windows 8. The operating system now incorporates a more useful user-defined lock screen that has two main elements. One is the lock screen with notification badges like battery life icon, date & time, unread...

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What’s New in Windows 8?

As you have seen that Microsoft has offered bait in terms of Windows 8 features to users, it is totally up to them how they take it. Windows 8 is undoubtedly the most versatile and advanced operating system from Microsoft. However, a thorough look into its features may change your decision of not upgrading to it (only if you were thinking so). However, you should upgrade to Windows 8 for a wholesome new experience, which is definitely absent from Windows 7 and previous versions. WinRT – Windows Runtime (WinRT) is a developers’ toolset...

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