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How to Backup / Restore Sticky Notes in Windows 10 / 8 / 7

July 5th, 2017 by Admin

How can I transfer old sticky notes to a new computer? Looking for a way to import the legacy sticky notes into the new Sticky Notes application? This tutorial will show you how to backup and restore Sticky Notes on any computer running Windows 10, 8 or 7.

Part 1: Backup Sticky Notes

  1. Before get started, you need to close the Sticky Notes application if it’s running.
  2. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box. Copy and paste one of the following path and press Enter.
    • In Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 version 1511 and earlier:
      %AppData%\Microsoft\Sticky Notes
    • In Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Build 1607) or later:
      %LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState

    open-sticky-notes-location

  3. Now, Windows Explorer will open the location where your sticky notes are stored. Just copy StickyNotes.snt or plum.sqlite to a backup location of your choice.

    StickyNotes.snt

Part 2: Restore Sticky Notes

If you need to restore your notes to another computer for whatever reason, you can easily copy the same file you backed up earlier to the same directory on that computer. Before you copy the file, make sure the Stick Notes app isn’t running.

Part 3: Import Old Sticky Notes (StickyNotes.snt) into Windows 10 Anniversary Update or Later

  1. First of all, close Sticky Notes application. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box. Copy and paste the following path and press Enter.
    %LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState
  2. This will open the LocalState folder in File Explorer.

    plum.sqlite

  3. From there create a new folder named Legacy. Copy and paste the backed up StickyNotes.snt file into the Legacy folder, and rename it to ThresholdNotes.snt.

    import-sticky-notes-into-windows-10

  4. Start the Sticky Notes app. It will read the legacy .snt file and transfer the notes to the database file plum.sqlite automatically. That’s it!

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2 Ways to Prevent Access To Drives in My Computer in Windows 10

July 5th, 2017 by Admin

Is there a way to choose what local drives may be viewed by specific users? How can I restrict access to certain drive on the machine? Windows 10 comes with a group policy setting that allows you to prevent other users from accessing to the content of selected drives. This is useful if you share your PC with others, but you want to restrict access to a drive for other accounts in the same computer.

Note: This setting won’t prevent users from using programs (for example, Command Prompt) that access the local drives. If you need to a professional folder protection software, you can try Protect My Folders.

Method 1: Prevent Access To Drives in My Computer in Windows 10 Using Group Policy

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box. Type gpedit.msc and hit Enter.

    gpedit

  2. Once Local Group Policy Editor is launched, use the left pane to navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer. Now go to the right pane and scroll to find “Prevent access to drives from My Computer” and double-click on it.

    prevent-access-to-drivers-my-computer

  3. When the configuration box pops up, change the setting to Enabled. Next move to the Options section at the bottom left, and use the drop-down menu to select the combination of disk drives for which you want to prevent user access. Click Apply and then OK.

    restrict-access-to-drives

  4. The policy setting will take effect immediately, no restart is required. When a user try to open the restricted drive in File Explorer, they will receive the following error message:

    “This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator“

Method 2: Prevent Access To Drives in My Computer in Windows 10 Using Registry Editor

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box. Type regedit and hit Enter.

    regedit

  2. Once the Registry Editor window is launched, navigate to the following key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

    If the Explorer key does not exist, you can right-click on Policies, select New -> Key and name it Explorer.

  3. Right-click on the Explorer key in the left pane, and then select New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value, name it NoViewOnDrive.
  4. Next, double-click NoViewOnDrive and set its value according to following list (in Decimal):

    A: 1, B: 2, C: 4, D: 8, E: 16, F: 32, G: 64, H: 128, I: 256, J: 512, K: 1024, L: 2048, M: 4096, N: 8192, O: 16384, P: 32768, Q: 65536, R: 131072, S: 262144, T: 524288, U: 1048576, V: 2097152, W: 4194304, X: 8388608, Y: 16777216, Z: 33554432, ALL: 67108863

    NoViewOnDrive

    For example, if you want to lock drive D, you have to set the value to 8. If you want to lock both Drive A and drive D, you would add 1 (A) + 8 (D) which means the value should be set to “9”.

  5. When it’s done, close Registry Editor. Restart Windows for the change to take effect.

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How to Disable Websites Asking for Your Location in Windows 10

July 4th, 2017 by Admin

How to stop websites from asking your location in Chrome? While surfing online, you may noticed that some websites ask for permission to access your location. If you’re concerned about websites tracking your physical location, you can configure your web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer) to disable websites asking for your location in Windows 10.

Part 1: Turn Off Location Tracking in Google Chrome

  1. Click on the three-dot menu on the right-hand side of the address bar, go to Settings.

  2. Scroll till the end and click on Show advanced settings.

  3. Click on Content settings and under the Privacy section.

    content-settings

  4. Scroll down to the Location section and select “Do not allow any site to track your physical location“. Now click Done

    chrome-not-track-physical-location

Part 2: Turn Off Location Tracking in Microsoft Edge

Just like other Windows 10 Store apps, Microsoft Edge’s location tracking settings cannot be controlled from within the browser itself. You have to turn off location tracking through the Settings app. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app and then click Privacy.

    privacy-settings

  2. Select Location tab in the left side. Scroll down to the “Choose apps that can use your precise location” section and turn the slider next to Microsoft Edge to Off.

    disable-edge-use-location

Part 3: Turn Off Location Tracking in Firefox

  1. Open your Firefox browser. Type about:config into the address bar and press Enter.

    firefox-config

  2. You’ll see a warning message “This might void your warranty!“. Just click I accept the risk and move on.
  3. Type geo.enabled into the Search box and hit Enter. The Geo Enabled option should show up. Double-click that option with your mouse to disable it.

    firefox-geo-enabled

Part 4: Turn Off Location Tracking in Internet Explorer

  1. Open your Internet Explorer. Click on the gear shaped Settings icon in the upper-right corner. From the drop-down menu, select Internet options.

    internet-options

  2. The Internet Options dialog box will open. Click on Privacy tab and check the box “Never allow websites to request your physical location“. Click OK and you’re done!

    allow-website-request-physical-location

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Fix: Windows 10 Store Not Working

June 27th, 2017 by Admin

The Store in Windows 10 won’t open? Windows Store apps not downloading or updating? So if you’ve been facing this issue, let see how you can fix it easily and get Windows 10 Store back to work.

Method 1: Clear the Windows Store Caches

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run command box, or open the Command Prompt as administrator.
  2. Type wsreset and press Enter. After a few minutes, all Store cache and corrupt settings are reset, and your Windows Store shall open normally.

    wsreset

If the wsreset command doesn’t work, you can open File Explorer. Browse to the following directory and delete the local caches of Windows Store:
C:\Users\user_name\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache

Note: Replace user_name with the name of your Windows account. By default, the AppData directory is hidden and you need to set Windows to show hidden files.

Method 2: Re-register Windows Store Apps

  1. Type powershell in the Cortana search box on your taskbar. Right-click on the Powershell app from the result, and choose Run as administrator.

    run-powershell-as-administrator

  2. In the administrative PowerShell window, paste the following command and hit Enter to re-register the store apps.

    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

    register-store-apps

  3. Once the command is successfully executed, you can close Windows PowerShell. After restarting the system, problems with Windows 10 Store should be fixed.

Method 3: Official Troubleshooter to Fix Issues with Windows 10 Store

Microsoft has a troubleshooter that scans your system and automatically fixes any problems that might be preventing any Windows Store apps from working correctly. Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter isn’t built-in to Windows, you can easily download it for free from this link.

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How to Create and Use Virtual Desktop in Windows 10

June 26th, 2017 by Admin

Have too many shortcuts and files on your desktop? Got too many apps or windows open on one screen? Windows 10 comes with a new built-in feature called Task View, which allows you to create multiple virtual desktops on a single monitor. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to create and use multiple virtual desktops in Windows 10.

Part 1: Create Virtual Desktop

Click the Task View button next to the Cortana search box on your taskbar. Alternatively, press the Windows+Tab keyboard shortcut to open Task View.

task-view

You’ll see a button in the bottom-right corner of your screen labeled “New desktop“. Just click this button to create a new virtual desktop. You can use this method to create an unlimited number of virtual desktops.

create-virtual-desktop

Part 2: Switch Between Virtual Desktops

Virtual desktops not only give you more desktop space for separate task-related windows, but also allow you to quickly and easily access what you need. For example, you can run productivity apps (such as Office, OneNote, email) on your first virtual desktop, and use the second desktop for gaming.

To switch between virtual desktops, click the Task View button on the taskbar and then select the desktop you want to switch to.

switch-between-virtual-desktops

You can also quickly switch virtual desktops by using the keyboard shortcuts: Windows key + Ctrl + Left Arrow, Windows Key + Ctrl + Right Arrow.

Part 3: Move Application from One Virtual Desktop to Another

Click the Task View button on the taskbar. From Task View, you can drag-and-drop open program windows from the current desktop into a different one, or right-click the app you want move, select Move to, and select the desktop you want to move the app.

move-applications-between-virtual-desktops

Part 4: Close Virtual Desktop

To close your current desktop, just press the keyboard shortcut: Windows key + Ctrl + F4. That’s about all there is to Windows 10 virtual desktops.

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Fix: Missing “Open command window here” in Windows 10 Creators Update

June 19th, 2017 by Admin

After upgrading to Windows 10 Creators Update, you may find that the “Open command window here” option is not showing up in the context menu of File Explorer, and it was replaced with “Open PowerShell window here“. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to add the missing option “Open command window here” back to the context menu in Windows 10 Creators Update.

open-command-window-here-windows-10

How to Add “Open command window here” Back to Windows 10 Creators Update?

  1. Press the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command. Type regedit and hit Enter.

    regedit

  2. In the Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory. By default, the Directory key is protected from changes. You’ll need to take ownership of it firstly. Follow this tutorial to take ownership of the Directory key before proceeding with the steps below.

    registry-permissions

  3. Browse to the following key:
    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\cmd

    HideBasedOnVelocityId

    Right-click the HideBasedOnVelocityId value on the right pane, and select Rename. Rename it to ShowBasedOnVelocityId.

  4. Next, browse to this key:
    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\cmd

    rename-HideBasedOnVelocityId

    Rename a DWORD value HideBasedOnVelocityId to ShowBasedOnVelocityId.

  5. Once done, hold down the SHIFT key and then right-click on a folder in File Explorer, you’ll see the “Open command window here” option is back to the context menu. The option will also be available when using SHIFT + right-click on an empty space within a folder.

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PCUnlocker – Best Alternative to Password Reset Disk

June 16th, 2017 by Admin

Password reset disk is a special disk that could be used to reset your Windows password if you forget it. Just go to Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > User Accounts, you can click the “Create a password reset disk” link on the left pane to create such a disk.

create-password-reset-disk

A password reset disk contains a single file named userkey.psw, which is an encrypted backup version of your password. You can only make a password reset disk while you still know your password. The process of creating a password reset disk is just like writing down your password on a piece of paper. So, if you’ve already forgotten your password, it’s too late to create a password reset disk. Still have questions about password reset disk? Please check out this article: FAQs for Password Reset Disk in Windows.

What to do if you forget Windows password but you don’t have a password reset disk? This happens so many times because we only aware that a password reset disk must be created before we forget the password. Fortunately, there are several good alternatives to password reset disk. PCUnlocker is the best alternative that could hep you reset forgotten Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP password instantly.

When you’re locked out of your own computer, just use an alternative PC to download PCUnlocker and create a bootable CD/USB drive. Next, boot your locked PC from CD/USB and it allows you to bypass & reset lost admin password easily.

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Automatically Delete Temporary Files with Windows 10 Storage Sense

June 15th, 2017 by Admin

C: Drive is constantly running out of space? Tired of cleaning up temporary files on Windows manually? Starting with Windows 10 Creators Update, there is a new feature called Storage Sense which can automatically free up disk space on your computer, by deleting temporary files and content in your recycle bin older than 30 days.

How to Automatically Delete Temporary Files with Windows 10 Storage Sense?

  1. Open the Settings app by pressing Windows + I keyboard shortcut, and then click the System category.

    system

  2. Select the Storage tab on the left. You’ll see the new Storage sense feature on the right. It’s disabled by default, so switch the toggle to On to start using it.

    storage-sense

  3. If you want to change what Storage Sense cleans up, click the “Change how we free up space” link.
  4. On the next page you can choose to “Delete temporary files that my apps aren’t using” and “Delete files that have been in the recycle bin for over 30 days“.

    free-up-windows-10-disk-space

    A little further down the page, there’s also an option that allows you to manually run a disk cleanup. If you click on the Clean now button, Storage Sense will free up your disk space immediately.

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How to Uninstall or Reinstall Sticky Notes in Windows 10

June 14th, 2017 by Admin

Sticky Notes not opening or stop working in Windows 10? Sticky Notes is currently not available to you? In this tutorial we’ll show you a simple way to uninstall or reinstall Microsoft Sticky Notes app in Windows 10.

windows-10-sticky-notes

Part 1: Uninstall / Remove Sticky Notes in Windows 10

  1. Press the Windows key + X shortcut to open the WinX menu. Choose either “Windows PowerShell (Admin)” or “Command Prompt (Admin)“.

    windows-powershell-admin

  2. Type or paste the following command and then press Enter key on the keyboard.
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes | Remove-AppxPackage

    uninstall-sticky-notes-app

  3. After a while, Sticky Notes has been successfully uninstalled / removed from your Windows 10 computer.

Part 2: Install Sticky Notes in Windows 10

  1. Open the Windows 10 Store app. Type Sticky Notes in the search box and then click the Microsoft Sticky Notes app from the result.

    windows-10-store-app

  2. Click the Get button. It will begin to download and install the latest version of Sticky Notes app on your computer.

    install-windows-10-sticky-notes

So that is how you can reinstall Sticky Notes application in Windows 10. Quickly get things working correctly.

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2 Ways to Prevent Changing Desktop Background in Windows 10

June 8th, 2017 by Admin

Need to lock down the desktop wallpaper on your computer to stop kids from changing it? In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to prevent users from changing the current desktop background using the Local Group Policy Editor and Registry Editor.

Method 1: Prevent Changing Desktop Background in Windows 10 Using Group Policy

  1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor and navigate to:
    User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -> Personalization

    prevent-changing-desktop-background

    Double-click the Prevent changing desktop background policy on the right side.

  2. Check the Enabled radio box, click Apply and OK.

    stop-changing-desktop-background

  3. The policy settings will apply immediately. Now when you try to change the desktop wallpaper by going to Settings -> Personalization -> Background, you’ll see a message that says “Some settings are managed by your organization“, and the options are greyed out.

Method 2: Prevent Changing Desktop Background in Windows 10 Using Registry Editor

  1. Open the Registry Editor and browse to the following key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies

    policies-new-subkey

    Right-click the Policies key on the left side, select New -> Key. Name it ActiveDesktop.

  2. With the new ActiveDesktop key selected, right-click any empty space on the right side, select New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the new DWORD NoChangingWallPaper and set its value to 1.

    NoChangingWallPaper

  3. Reboot your computer for the changes to take effect. Your desktop background is now protected and anyone can not tamper it. When you right-click on a image and select “Set as desktop background” from context menu, nothing will happen.

Alternatively, you can also set a default desktop background in Windows 10 to prevent users from changing the desktop wallpaper image.

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