Windows PE (Windows Preinstallation Environment) is a lightweight version of Windows used for troubleshooting an operating system while it is offline. Previously I’ve written an article on how to create a bootable Windows PE CD or USB flash drive. But the default resolution of Windows PE is 800 x 600, Is there a way to […]
How to Bypass Windows 8.1 Start Screen & Boot Directly to Desktop
April 20, 2014 by No comments »In the previous post I explained how to skip the Start screen in Windows 8, by creating a scheduled task. Things get easier since Windows 8.1 and you can now bypass the Start screen with just a few clicks. The Start screen is a good starting point for Windows 8 devices with touch screens. But […]
Reset Lost Admin Password of Windows Azure Virtual Machine
September 19, 2014 by No comments »The virtual machines on Windows Azure allow to connect from RDC (Remote Desktop Connection). But how can I reset the administrator password if the password has been lost? Please help! If we forget the Admin password for a Windows Azure VM, is there an easy way to reset it? The most common method we can […]
Forgot Windows 8 Login Password But Remember PIN
April 16, 2014 by No comments »I forgot my windows 8 login password but can access PC as I remember the PIN. I am using a local account so please tell me how can I change or reset my password? Windows 8 allows you to use a four digit PIN or Picture password to quickly log on your computer. But after […]
How to Disable Help Sticker Notifications in Windows 8.1
April 11, 2014 by No comments »Today when I try to set up a Picture Password on Windows 8.1, a big black rectangle appears on the left border of my screen. Inside the rectangle there is a big orange arrow and the words “Switch between apps. Swipe in from the edge to go back to the last app you were using.” […]
Offline Change Windows Password with Trinity Rescue Kit
April 10, 2014 by No comments »How to change Windows password after you’ve forgotten your password? You can easily change the password of any user account from the Control Panel with admin privileges. However, if you’re locked out of your computer, you need to use a boot CD to change the account password offline. Trinity Rescue Kit (TRK) is a free […]
2 Options to Convert Outlook .OST to .PST for Free
April 6, 2014 by No comments »How to convert Outlook .ost file to a .pst file, so I can open it in a new Outlook installation on another computer? PST is a personal storage table used by Microsoft Outlook to store mailbox data of an Outlook user, while OST is an offline storage table used by Outlook Exchange Server that stores […]
Login to Windows Computer with Disabled Administrator Account
March 31, 2014 by No comments »How to access the computer after you disable the administrator account? Be aware that disabling the built-in administrator account means that it is important that you do not forgot the user name and passwords for the other administrator accounts on that PC. If you do, you may end up a in a situation where you […]
Windows 8 Modern App Can’t Be Opened / Activated with Built-in Administrator Account
March 30, 2014 by No comments »After installing or upgrading to Windows 8 / 8.1, you might find that the built-in Administrator account is unable to run any Modern UI Apps. If you try to run the Modern app such as Calendar, Photos or Internet Explorer, you’ll get this error message: “This app can’t be opened using the Built-in Administrator account […]