A .zip or .rar file is a file that stores and compresses one or more other files. Recently, I tried downloading albums from my Flickr account, but I often received the same error message when opening the .zip file: “Unexpceted end of archive“. Very frustrating; the message was still there even after redownloading that zip Continue reading →
Windows
Windows is the name for Microsoft’s operating systems. These operating systems are made for mostly laptops and desktops, but with the release of Windows 10, mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets also run on Windows. Recent Microsoft Windows OS versions include: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1 and Windows 10.
Microsoft Windows is much used in business environments. For example, there is Windows Server, an operating system that runs on servers. Recent Windows Server versions include Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2, Windows Home Server 2011, Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016.
Hide “Get Windows 10” icon in system notification
Since June 2015, Windows is showing a little Windows icon in system notification area on the right. It suggests to get a free upgrade to Windows 10. However, there seems to be no easy way to hide that icon. However, you can hide it, in some way at least. First, right click on the notification Continue reading →
Windows Update: CMCC Inc. – Other hardware – CMCC Composite ADB Interface
CMCC Inc. – Other hardware – CMCC Composite ADB Interface Download size: 4.4 MB You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect. Update type: Optional CMCC Inc. Other hardware software update released in June, 2014 More information: http://sysdev.microsoft.com/support/default.aspx Help and Support: http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=hub Windows Update: CMCC Inc. – Other hardware – Continue reading →
Windows Update Foutcode 0x8024401C
Bij het (manueel) updaten van Microsoft Windows (8.1) via Windows update, kreeg ik onlangs de foutcode 0x8024401C. Na een herstart van Windows, bleef de error zich voordoen en kon ik maar geen nieuwe updates krijgen. Instellingen > probleemoplossing > systeem en beveiliging > problemen met Windows update uplossen Via deze weg was de foutmelding weg en Continue reading →
Dolby Advanced Audio error dialog on startup
On startup, an Acer Aspire laptop displayed the following error: The current Dolby audio driver version 7.2.8000.17 and the software application expects driver version 7.2.7000.7. Please install a valid driver and software application combination. or in Dutch, the message was: De huidige versie van de Dolby-audiodriver is 7.2.8000.17 en de softwareapplicatie verwacht driverversie 7.2.7000.7. Intalleer Continue reading →
Add/Insert text before each line in Notepad++
If you have a list of items and you want to append text to each of these items, you can use the find and replace function of Notepad++. So press CTRL + H and in Find what , you enter ^. In Replace with, you enter the text you want to add before each new Continue reading →
Shutdown Windows without updates
Windows Updates can take a long time to complete. If you are in a hurry and do not want to wait for these updates to finish installing, you can let Windows skip these updates. Press the Windows key on your keyboard + R. This will allow you to run commands. Now paste this shutdown -s -t Continue reading →
Add a new Windows user or administrator from the command line
Microsoft does offer you an option to add a new user when you go to the control panel of Windows. However, in some cases you might need to add a new user with the command line. To create a regular user, you should open command prompt with elevated privileges (‘Run as administrator’) and enter: net Continue reading →
Windows 8.1: How to create a Wi-Fi hotspot
Windows 8.1 does not have the option built-in to create a wireless hotspot. However, sometimes there is no Wi-Fi available (such as in a hotel or conference room) while you want to go online with your iPad or other tablet. This guide will show you step by step on how to create a Wi-Fi hotspot Continue reading →
De Service User Profile-service verhindert het aanmelden
Na het opstarten van Windows lukt het aanmelden niet. Je krijgt volgende melding: De Service User Profile-service verhindert het aanmelden. Gebruikersprofiel kan niet worden geladen. Op dit moment zit je dan ook vast, want je kan niets anders dan opnieuw te proberen of de computer af te sluiten. Om dit op te lossen, herstart je Continue reading →
Check a disk for errors on Windows
Open a command prompt window and type in: Replace the drive letter (in this case F) with the drive letter of the drive you want to check for errors and let Windows fix them. Sit back and take a coffee break :) Check a disk for errors on Windows was last modified: December 11th, 2014 Continue reading →
Advanced security and clean up tools
Free to use Windows clean up tools, to remove any spyware, adware and other bloatware from your computer. AdwCleaner – Website CCleaner – Website Mail PassView – Website Malwarebytes – Website Norton Removal Tool – Website ProduKey (64-bit) – Website Recuva – Website SUPERAntiSpyware – Website Advanced security and clean up tools was last modified: Continue reading →
Execute multiple Powershell commands on one line
To execute multiple commands in Windows PowerShell (a scripting language of Microsoft Windows), simply use a semicolon. An example can be this: Execute multiple Powershell commands on one line was last modified: December 5th, 2014 by Thomas
Error: 0x8ccc0003 Windows Live Mail 2012 on Windows
If you see an error with errorcode 0x8ccc0003 in your Windows Live Mail 2012 client on Windows 7 or Windows 8(.1), it is due to not having a Live Microsoft Account. When you try sending multiple images into an album; this e-mail will never be sent and returns the following error: Server: ‘smtp.gmail.com’ Windows Live Continue reading →