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Having said that, it does not mean that Microsoft has not been working on ideas to change it. There is a hidden feature in Windows 10 through which you can change the User Interface (UI) of File Explorer, only if you wish to use it. It is a built-in feature that only requires a tweak to be used. Some might even consider it a hidden Easter egg by Microsoft. Let us disclose the secret to activating this hidden File Explorer interface which you can try out....

You may have tried using an XML file, but are unable to open it since your operating system does not find a supporting application, and may see something like this: What is XPS file What is XPS Viewer Download and Install XPS Viewer on Windows 11/10 How to use XPS Viewer How to remove XPS Viewer Microsoft XPS Document Writer (MXDW) XPS Viewer alternatives GroupDocs SumatraPDF Google Drive Verdict...

A System File Checker (SFC) scan is a built-in utility that comes with Windows that allows you to fix corrupted system files to make your OS function normally again. However, what do you do when you find a problem with the SFC scan itself? Are there tools to repair that? There may not be any tools to repair the SFC utility, but there are other ways to fix it nonetheless....

When you go to the respective Settings page, you will see that the indexing status is “Temporarily Paused.” This can be one of the reasons why you won’t see your desired data while searching for something. This post discusses what Indexing is, how it works, how you can get it back up and running again, and how you can optimize it to get quicker, more accurate search results. What is Indexing?...

The Windows 10 N edition does not come with multimedia functionality due to European legal compliance. Similarly, the Windows 10 KN edition was released to comply with the laws of South Korea. The following features will not work in any Windows 10 N or KN editions unless you install the media feature pack: Windows Media PlayerWindows Media Format (ASF) and other formats video and audio formats including MPEG, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, AMR, H264, H265 and Dolby digital audio codecs....

Microsoft has now announced a Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) through which you can run Android applications directly on your Windows 11 computer. As this feature is still in the testing phase, it has been made available to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. This feature is only available to users on the Beta channel within the U.S. Moreover, there are a few known issues with this feature, therefore we suggest that you create a system restore point before diving right into it....

Maybe because you are working from home or from a remote location, your OS has failed to reactivate itself because it cannot connect to the domain’s Key Management Service (KMS) server. If you are here, it means that you already have an idea of what KMS is and why you need it, but we are still going to explain the basics and how it works for the rookies. What is a KMS Server A KMS server is used to manage Microsoft product activation, which includes both Windows Servers and clients operating systems and Microsoft Office products, within an organization’s domain....

Windows 7 had a startup option: “Boot with last known good configuration” which was highly useful if the computer could not boot to the login screen. Windows 10 is missing this feature. If you have not enabled the System Restore feature in Windows 10, then it becomes more complex to recover the unbootable system. If the system is unable to boot after the last Windows update, you can uninstall the update even without logging into Windows....

However, with the different subscriptions available, it can be confusing to decide which one is best for your company. This article explains the differences between Microsoft 365 Business and Microsoft 365 Enterprise editions and helps you understand which one is the right fit for your organization’s unique needs. What is Microsoft 365? Microsoft 365 has revolutionized the way businesses operate, offering a subscription-based service that provides access to the complete suite of Office applications, alongside advanced enterprise business services such as Exchange Online and SharePoint Online....

Repair Office 2016 Disable all AddIns in Outlook Disable hardware acceleration from Outlook Running Outlook in Safe mode I tried to investigate the issue from the event log but the event log had no entry related to Outlook. Since the file which was being saved was a PDF file, I upgraded the PDF reader on the computer but to no avail. There can be two reasons behind this problem. Let’s discuss both of them one by one...

Some websites even attempt to sell their anti-virus software by labeling the SysWOW64 folder as a trojan horse. However, let us reassure you that the SysWOW64 folder is a legitimate Windows folder, and removing it from your computer will have repercussions. In this post, we are going to dive into the death of the SysWOW64 folder and learn what it is and what it contains, and why is it important for your Windows operating system....

If you are a Windows 7 or Windows 8 user, you will most probably get a notification of upgrading to Windows 10 for free. If you are not getting any upgrade notifications, that may be due to some KB updates that are not installed on your system. In this article, we guide you to install the required KB updates so that you can force download Windows 10 for free....

Let us now briefly discuss the salient features of this release as well as its known issues, so you can make an informed decision on whether or not to upgrade to it. What’s New in Windows 11 Build 2579 Name Start Menu Folders You can now customize the names of your folders in the Start Menu. This will be a great feature to have, assisting you in determining the type of elements inside the folder....

You can also use the headphone jacks on your computer to play audio from another device, listen to it from the built-in speakers, and also connect external speakers and listen through it. Many users aren’t aware of this feature. This feature is available in Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. How to hear yourself on mic in Windows 10 Listening to oneself through a speaker can help you with a speech, and how you may sound like to others....

The video streaming service “Apple TV” was previously only available on non-Mac devices via its web version, meaning you had to visit https://tv.apple.com/ using a web browser. Now, you can download a separate app for it! The app gives the same look and feels as the one designed for macOS. However, the Apple TV app for Windows is currently only supported and Windows 11, and is still in its preview state....

In this article, we will share three different ways to disable automatic driver updates in Windows 10. While the focus and screenshots are from Windows 10, the same configurations can be used for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. Disable Automatic Driver Updates 1- Using Device Settings For changing the device driver’s automatic installation setting in Windows 10, you will need to dig deep into the Control Panel. Just follow the steps below:...

Today we will show you 3 methods to use all your monitors with Remote Desktop. However, with the standard pre-installed Remote Desktop app that comes with Windows, you cannot expand an existing RDP connection to more monitors (nor shrink it). Instead, the connection will need to be terminated, and then establish a new connection with multiple display devices. Furthermore, the methods discussed below are valid for up to 16 connected monitors....

Express your creativity, find inspiration and make smarter home design choices using simple drag and drop with the free interior design software tools. Internet connectivity has made them powerful with extensive catalogs available 24/7 , which are constantly being updated with the latest design of items. We have listed down some popular home designing tools. Auto Desk HomeStyler Auto Desk HomeStyler allows you to create your home designs in 3-D for free....

For this, there are tools which will let you surf the Internet together with your friends. We will discuss two services for this purpose. Channel.me Channel.me Samesurf Co-Browsing.NET Channel.me is a free service for sharing whatever you are browsing in real time. You can invite as many friends to the browsing session as you like. Using Channel.me is as simple as a few clicks. To start a new session, go to Channel....

However, the free version would not last for long. You can download and install the ISO image, but it will only last for 90 days since it is an evaluation copy. Once the trial period has surpassed, the desktop screen will go black, and the user will then be continuously prompted to purchase a licensed version of the Enterprise edition. The computer will also automatically reboot after each hour to encourage the user to purchase an Enterprise license....