General Tips and Tricks General Tips and Tricks Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:44 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:44 +0000 Computer Help Forums - Online PC Help https://computerhelpforums.com/forums/general-tips-and-tricks.97/ BSOD and no password Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:37:10 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/bsod-and-no-password.54937/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/bsod-and-no-password.54937/ invalid@example.com (zordana) zordana They allowed me to change it but it wouldn't work, so i went back but they've now locked me out as they say i've tried too many times and i don't know what else to do.
I've got the address i signed up with but nothing else as i changed it to...

BSOD and no password]]> 3 New install of W10 and missing drivers? Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:31:54 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/new-install-of-w10-and-missing-drivers.54164/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/new-install-of-w10-and-missing-drivers.54164/ invalid@example.com (Seth Anthony) Seth Anthony
Do the update again and click on "Optional Updates", then, "Hardware Updates". In almost all cases, the missing drivers will be there. For whatever reason, hardware that doesn't have a driver at all, shows up as optional updates in Window's update.]]> 9 Tool to backup before a clean install? Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:09:38 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/tool-to-backup-before-a-clean-install.53865/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/tool-to-backup-before-a-clean-install.53865/ invalid@example.com (Seth Anthony) Seth Anthony
I've been using a bootable usb tool that is basically W10 install media, but also contains File Explorer, as well as additional tools such as a registry editor. It's freeware that I got from a torrent. The exact name is: windows 10 x64 6in1.

What I would never do, is try to backup the data with a Linux distro. I'm just too paranoid that it will actually install to the C drive and wipe out the file system.]]> 5 How to return Command Prompt to the Power User menu in Windows 10 Creators Update Sun, 20 May 2018 15:53:52 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/how-to-return-command-prompt-to-the-power-user-menu-in-windows-10-creators-update.52718/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/how-to-return-command-prompt-to-the-power-user-menu-in-windows-10-creators-update.52718/ invalid@example.com (starbuck) starbuck How do you get the Command Prompt back on the Power User menu?

With the Creators Update came a few changes to the Windows 10 Power User menu (accessed by right-clicking the Start menu or using the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut), namely the removal of the Command Prompt and Command Prompt (Admin) options, which allowed users to quickly open a new window.

Instead, there are now Windows PowerShell and Windows PowerShell (Admin) options.

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How to return Command Prompt to the Power User menu in Windows 10 Creators Update]]> Using Screenshots in Firefox Tue, 03 Oct 2017 22:17:21 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/using-screenshots-in-firefox.51022/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/using-screenshots-in-firefox.51022/ invalid@example.com (starbuck) starbuck Screenshots is a tool in Firefox that allows you to save an image of all or parts of ... works slightly differently depending on which version of Firefox you're using.
This feature will be rolled out to users of Firefox 55.

To use it, click on the Firefox Screenshots icon View attachment 12415 on the toolbar.

Don't see Screenshots? Mozilla are still testing this feature so not everyone will see it.

Note: Firefox Screenshots currently will not work in Private...

Using Screenshots in Firefox]]> 2 Create a USB Recovery Drive (Win8 & Win10) Tue, 28 Feb 2017 22:20:22 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/create-a-usb-recovery-drive-win8-win10.50126/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/create-a-usb-recovery-drive-win8-win10.50126/ invalid@example.com (starbuck) starbuck
So what can you do? ... You have to fix the problem that’s keeping your PC from booting at all.
Then, once Windows can boot, you can reboot it into Safe Mode (if you still need to).

You will need to create a recovery drive, and boot from that.
It’s best to do this on your PC before you have a problem.

A recovery drive created on another Windows PC might work, but it might not.

You’ll need an...

Create a USB Recovery Drive (Win8 & Win10)]]> Boot into Safe Mode (Win8 & Win10) Tue, 28 Feb 2017 20:05:11 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/boot-into-safe-mode-win8-win10.50124/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/boot-into-safe-mode-win8-win10.50124/ invalid@example.com (starbuck) starbuck For a long time this has been achieved by pressing the F8 key, this all changes with Windows 8 and Windows 10.
You still have the Safe Mode option, however, it is buried deep into the recovery options of Windows 8 or 10.

The easiest way to access Safe Mode ( if your system will boot into normal mode )

Press the View attachment 11005 key combination on the keyboardand type msconfig in the...

Boot into Safe Mode (Win8 & Win10)]]> How to run SFC and find the CBS.Log Wed, 01 Feb 2017 23:56:02 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/how-to-run-sfc-and-find-the-cbs-log.50020/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/how-to-run-sfc-and-find-the-cbs-log.50020/ invalid@example.com (starbuck) starbuck
Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe)

Open an elevated command prompt.

Win7:
Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories,
Now right-click Command Prompt, and then click...

How to run SFC and find the CBS.Log]]> How to find and read a chkdsk report Sat, 10 Dec 2016 21:55:58 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/how-to-find-and-read-a-chkdsk-report.49793/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/how-to-find-and-read-a-chkdsk-report.49793/ invalid@example.com (starbuck) starbuck This will work on Win7, Win8, Win8.1 and Win10

At some stage in your computers life It may be necessary to run the CHKDSK utility.
The only problem that you may encounter is actually reading the whole report, this is because.....when it completes, it reboots the system – which, of course, causes any progress or...

How to find and read a chkdsk report]]> How to reinstall Windows 10 without any bloatware Mon, 05 Dec 2016 21:55:39 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/how-to-reinstall-windows-10-without-any-bloatware.49766/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/how-to-reinstall-windows-10-without-any-bloatware.49766/ invalid@example.com (starbuck) starbuck Windows 10 actually has the ability to install just the OS without any additional software.

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Ever bought a PC or Laptop and it didn't run as fast as you thought it should.
This is a common issue with bloatware-laden consumer systems.

There is a way to get a clean installation of Windows 10, without all the apps that came with your PC.

From Windows 10’s Start menu, go to Settings >> Update & security >> Recovery.
You can also...

How to reinstall Windows 10 without any bloatware]]> How to set different wallpapers for multiple monitors in Windows 10 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:51:31 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/how-to-set-different-wallpapers-for-multiple-monitors-in-windows-10.49055/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/how-to-set-different-wallpapers-for-multiple-monitors-in-windows-10.49055/ invalid@example.com (starbuck) starbuck Assigning different wallpapers for each monitor was so easy in Windows 8.
That's not the case with Windows 10.

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One of the nicest additions to Windows 8 was its robust support for multiple monitors, including the ability to easily set separate, individual wallpapers for each screen in your setup.
All you had to do was open the Control Panel, go to the personalization section, right-click on the images you wanted, tell them which display to use them...

How to set different wallpapers for multiple monitors in Windows 10]]> Run CHKDSK using Command Prompt Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:42:01 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/run-chkdsk-using-command-prompt.48713/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/run-chkdsk-using-command-prompt.48713/ invalid@example.com (Rustys) Rustys To perform a CHKDSK scan VIA the Command Pompt​
NOTE: To be used on NON SSD Drives.

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1. Click the Start button.

2. Type cmd in the box

3. Right click on CMD to bring up the short cut menu.

4. Select Run as Administrator

A User Account Control window will come up click Yes.

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To access the Administrator Command...

Run CHKDSK using Command Prompt]]> How To Perform Chkdsk Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:17:22 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/how-to-perform-chkdsk.48712/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/how-to-perform-chkdsk.48712/ invalid@example.com (Rustys) Rustys
These types of problems can be caused in many different ways ie. System crashes or freezes, power glitches, incorrectly turning off a computer can also cause corruption in the system files etc..

Physically bumping or knocking a computer can cause the head that reads disks to hit the surface and damage sectors. Once some...

How To Perform Chkdsk]]> Using MSCONFIG (System Configuration Utility) Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:25:50 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/using-msconfig-system-configuration-utility.48681/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/using-msconfig-system-configuration-utility.48681/ invalid@example.com (allheart55 (Cindy E)) allheart55 (Cindy E)
Right click the Windows icon in the taskbar and select Run.

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In the Run box, type in msconfig and click OK.

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The system configuration utility will open in a new window.

Here you will be able to access your Boot configuration, your Services, Startup and Tools.


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In Windows 10, access the Startup items using the Task Manager.

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This applies to Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.

Many refer to this as Command Central or God-Mode.

To create this folder:

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  • Right Click anywhere on your desktop and Select New Folder.
  • Right Click the folder and select Rename.
  • Copy and Paste this as the new name to the folder....All Commands.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
  • Double Click to...

Command Central]]> Dual Boot Linux and Windows Clock issue Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:47:05 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/dual-boot-linux-and-windows-clock-issue.48674/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/dual-boot-linux-and-windows-clock-issue.48674/ invalid@example.com (Rustys) Rustys Fix clock showing incorrect time Windows and Linux Dual Boot​
If you have a computer where a Linux OS is dual-booted with Windows, you will notice that, sometimes you reboot from Linux to Window, the clock time is displaying incorrectly in Windows. Even some Linux systems may show the incorrect time if you are returning from Windows. This Linux behavior can easily be changed though, so just login to your Linux system....

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