There could be a number of scenarios that might cause a Windows system to be locked down, some of them are: Can’t log in to Windows or you do not have any clue what the password is? You’re given a computer without knowing the password? Someone changed your Windows password without your knowledge? The only […]
How to Reset Windows 10 Laptop, PC or Tablet without Logging in
July 20, 2018 by No comments »Can’t log in to Windows 10 as the user profile failed the logon or you forgot the admin password? How can I do a factory reset without logging in? Here’s a step-by-step walkthrough on resetting Windows 10 laptop, PC or tablet without logging in. How to Reset Windows 10 Laptop, PC or Tablet without Logging […]
How to Factory Reset Windows 10 from Settings App
July 25, 2018 by No comments »If your Windows 10 computer starts to run slow or crash frequently, an easy solution is to simply reset your PC to factory default that will quite often solve the issue. This tutorial will walk you through all the steps necessary to perform a factory reset of Windows 10 from the Settings app. How to […]
Easy Ways to Open Calculator in Windows 10
July 19, 2018 by No comments »How can I create a keyboard shortcut to open the Calculator? Calculator is the built-in app included in all versions of Windows, which lets you quickly calculate the numeric value of expressions. There are many easy ways to open Calculator in Windows 10 — use the Start menu, Cortana, Command Prompt, keyboard shortcut, or pin […]
4 Ways to Make Your Program Always Run as Administrator
July 18, 2018 by No comments »Could I force a program to always run as an administrator? Is it possible to automatically open a batch file as admin when you double-click on it? Many old programs need to be run as administrator in order to function properly on Windows 10 / 8 / 7. In this tutorial we’ll show you 4 […]
Disable Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration in Windows Server 2016 / 2012
July 17, 2018 by No comments »Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration (IE ESC) is enabled by default, which can secure Windows Server against browser-based attacks. However, when you visit a website you trust, you’ll get security warning all the time that asks you to add every new URL to the IE trusted sites zone. This feature can drive me insane. In […]
How to Change Product Key for SQL Server 2017 / 2016 / 2014 Installation
July 16, 2018 by No comments »Do you want to change SQL Server license key on production server? How to upgrade your SQL Server evaluation edition to the Standard or Enterprise edition? In this tutorial we’ll walk you through the steps to change product key for any existing SQL Server 2017 / 2016 / 2014 installation, without having to reinstall. How […]
3 Ways to Check Which Version or Edition of SQL Server is Running
July 15, 2018 by No comments »In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 ways to check if a SQL Server instance is licensed and determine which version or edition of SQL Server is installed on your computer. Method 1: Check SQL Server Version Using T-SQL Open a Command Prompt. Connect to your SQL Server instance by executing this command: SQLCMD -S […]
Find Lost Product Key from SQL Server 2017 / 2016 / 2014 Instance
July 14, 2018 by No comments »Lost SQL Server 2016 product key from an installed instance? When you need to reinstall SQL Server or move the license to a new machine, you can use KeyFinder Plus to decrypt and locate SQL Server product key stored in the Windows registry. This tutorial will walk you through the steps to find SQL Server […]
Forgot Linux Bash Password in Windows 10? How Can I Reset?
July 12, 2018 by No comments »How can I reset the Bash password of Ubuntu Linux shell in Windows 10? When you install Ubuntu Bash shell on your Windows 10 PC, Windows will prompt you to create a UNIX user account. If you’ve forgotten the password, this tutorial can help you reset it easily. How to Reset Linux Bash Shell Password […]