Block Windows 10 – Zip file Problem: Windows 10 trying to force upgrade. System and software may not be compatible with Windows 10. Cause: Windows 10 logo appears in bottom right corner of the screen. Messages now state that machine is on a countdown to automatically update. Solution Download the attached zip file, and unzip batch… Continue reading Block Windows 10 Upgrade
Tag: windows 8
How to access Safe mode in Windows 8
Problem You need to access safe mode in Windows 8 Solution To access safe mode in Windows 8 you first need to get to the “Advanced Startup Menu” Hold down Ctrl+Alt+Del (From here you will see a power icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.) Press and hold the left shift button. Whilst… Continue reading How to access Safe mode in Windows 8
Windows 8 won’t load and gets stuck on a black screen after a shutdown or update.
Problem After prompting the user to install an update the computer restarts and after logging in it just shows a black screen with a cursor arrow. Solution From the black screen you can still access the options menu by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del at the same time. From here you have several options, including a power icon… Continue reading Windows 8 won’t load and gets stuck on a black screen after a shutdown or update.
How to adjust your Laptops screen brightness in Windows 8/8.1
Description This is to show you different methods on how to adjust the screen brightness of your laptop, running Windows 8, Windows 8.1. This guide does not apply to desktop PCs. Option 1: The Charms bar From the Desktop press “Windows + C” and click Settings or simply press “Windows + I” Next click the… Continue reading How to adjust your Laptops screen brightness in Windows 8/8.1
Schedule Windows to shutdown or restart after a time limit
Problem You need to perform administrative tasks such as copying files from one file to another or need to download something but do not want to sit around and wait until it finishes. Instead you would like Windows to go off after a specific period of time. Solution 1. Firstly open up Command Prompt as an… Continue reading Schedule Windows to shutdown or restart after a time limit