When you try to install Windows 8.1 64-bit in Oracle VM VirtualBox / VMware Workstation, or boot a virtual machine from Windows 8.1 64-bit PE image, you might receive the following error message: Your PC needs to restart Please hold down the power button. Error code: 0x000000C4 Parameters: 0x0000000000000091 0x000000000000000F 0xFFFFF8028E363A80 0x0000000000000000 The problem exists […]
Microsoft Tool to Download Windows 8.1 ISO and Create Installation Media
November 12, 2014 by No comments »Ready to install or reinstall Windows 8.1 but you don’t have a installation disc? In the past, it’s quite difficult to grab a copy of Windows setup ISO image, even if you have a genuine product key at hand. And now, thanks to a new online tool from Microsoft – Windows Installation Media Creating Tool, […]
How to Restore Windows Registry to A Previous State
November 11, 2014 by No comments »Did you mess up the Windows registry and need to restore it to a previous state? Problems with the Windows registry can cause your computer to freeze, slow down, restart randomly, or be unusable. Luckily, since Windows 7, the system will automatically make a backup of your registry files after a successful boot. Here we’ll […]
How to Log on to Local Account Instead of Domain Account
November 2, 2014 by No comments »After joining your PC to a domain, you can select to log on Windows with either a domain account or a local account. In Windows XP and Windows 2003, there is a drop-down menu labeled “Log on to” in the login dialog box. From there you can select a domain name from domain logon, or […]
How to Disable UAC in Windows 8 and 10
October 31, 2014 by No comments »UAC (User Access Control) is a security feature introduced since Windows Vista, which helps prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. When you try to install a program or make changes to Windows settings, the UAC prompt will show up asking for your approval, even though you are already logged on as an administrator. If the […]
How to Boot Windows 8 in Safe Mode If Your PC Won’t Start
October 30, 2014 by No comments »In my previous post I’ve covered the procedure to access the Safe Mode from Windows 8 login screen. But that method won’t work in case your computer is crashed or unable to start. Since Windows 8, the boot process is now so fast that it’s also impossible to access the Safe Mode by pressing the […]
How to Track User Logon Activity with Logon Auditing
October 29, 2014 by No comments »Ever wonder how to keep a track of who logged into your computer and when they log in? Or want to find out who is trying to break into your Windows account? Luckily Windows comes with a built-in feature – Logon Auditing, which enables you to record logon, logoff and logon failure events, along with […]
Fix: Unable To Execute Files In The Temporary Directory. Setup Aborted
October 27, 2014 by No comments »When you try to install a program downloaded from the Internet in Windows 8, 7 or XP, you might receive the following error message: Unable to execute file in the temporary directory. Setup aborted. Error 5: Access is denied. Right-click your downloaded .exe file and select Run as administrator. This is a temporary fix and […]
2 Methods to Start SQL Server in Single User Mode
October 26, 2014 by No comments »What is single-user mode? There are certain situations when user may have to start a SQL Server instance in single-user mode. For example, you might need to restore your master database from a backup in the event of a failure or damage, detach the database and kill all the connections. Both actions require starting an […]