If you have problems with Silverlight on Windows 10 or Windows 8, like being prompted to install it when you already have Silverlight, there are several steps you need to take to correct it: NOTE: Silverlight does NOT work in Microsoft Edge so make sure you are using Internet Explorer 11 for Read more…
SHORT ANSWER: The Asus T100 is a normal PC and so you can enter the BIOS by rapidly pressing the F2 key on boot up. LONG ANSWER: To be precise the Asus T100 and most newer computers have scrapped the old, small and slow BIOS (Basic Input Output System) in Read more…
According to reports, Microsoft is set to slash the price it charges OEMs for Windows 8.x. This doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be able to pick up a copy of the tiled OS for any cheaper, but it does mean significant savings for (some) PC builders. At the moment, Microsoft charges Read more…
The solution to “The source files could not be found” when installing .NET Framework 3.5 on Server 2012 (or Windows 8) is to: Pop in the DVD (or the ISO for the DVD) Start the ADD ROLES AND FEATURES Wizard and click the obvious choices up until the CONFIRMATION screen on Read more…
Today BusinessInsider.com reported that they expect the next update of Windows (code named “Blue”) should sell in the $40-$50 range and function on tablets as small as 7″. “Microsoft has been glaringly absent from the tablet discussion in the white hot 7-8” form factor. My firm estimates that in 2013, Read more…
This is a problem with dozens of potential solutions, but in my experience 75% of the time it is the network card that is walking up a Windows PC and the solution is fast and simple. If you want to find out what is causing your PC to wakeup from sleep Read more…
Previously I had posted several easy ways to add a Start button to Windows 8 urtech.ca/2012/10/solved-solved-solved-oh-joy-solved-how-to-add-the-start-button-into-windows-8/ but this is an ENTIRELY different approach… run Windows 7’s EXPLORER.EXE (i.e. the entire Windows 7 DESKTOP) in Windows 8. I have not tried this yet, but several notable tech staffers have with no complaints after Read more…
Our Chestermere In Winter Theme contains more than 40 images my daughter and I took from various parks and common areas around our beautiful Town. Most of these images were taken in December 2012 but there are a few images from other winter periods like our Olympic Rings on the Ice in 2008. This Read more…
I have confirmed with Microsoft support that there is no GUI to change the Seattle graphic that Windows 8 displays when SWITCHING USER or on boot of a new PC. Further, I have not found any “tweakers” to adjust it yet, although you know they are coming. Until then it Read more…
Installing Windows 8 on an Acer Iconia Tab W500P or W700P is straight forward but will have a few minor issues. You have an important choice to make before you start, perfection or performance. I choose performance. Let me explain. If you choose Windows 8 32 Bit, you can get Read more…
If you just want to change the boot order (i.e. you want to boot from a USB DVD because you are wiping the device and want to install Windows 8, you do NOT need to go into the BIOS, just power up the unit and press the F12 key repeatedly Read more…
The solution is quite simple: Go to your NETWORK AND SHARING CENTER Change the Network Type from HOME to PUBLIC Change the Network Type (yes, again) from PUBLIC to HOME This should create a second network. Thanks to: http://www.sevenforums.com/network-sharing/21351-multiple-homegroups.html#post232625 Windows 8 does not allow you to change Network Read more…
If in both normal boot and Safe Mode you see just a black screen with mouse pointer you can try several things to resolve the issue. For me all was well until I ran through a series of reboots for Windows Updates and my Windows 7 64 bit Professional PC Read more…
No… how is that for direct! I have confirmed with Microsoft Partner Support that Media Center will ONLY be available for Windows 8 Professional via the MEDIA CENTER ADD ON PACK to be released in October 2012. I have joined the many and asked Microsoft to change this as there are Read more…
UPDATE: Oct 20, 2012: Turn the Windows 8 Start Button back on which includes the power options: urtech.ca/2012/10/solved-solved-solved-oh-joy-solved-how-to-add-the-start-button-into-windows-8 ORIGINAL POST BELOW: _________________ Like older versions of Windows, Windows 8 has a built in SHUTDOWN executable, which means you can easily create your own icons and add them to your Quick Launch Read more…
Well this was a tricky one. I installed Windows 8 Enterprise and found that my Xbox 360 VIDEO APP would not connect to my Win8 PC… or should I say any of my Win8 PC’s. Very frustrating considering they are all tied together by a Home Group and the Xbox Read more…