Problem:You would like to have certain programs starting with your system. Solution Press windows key + R In the “Run” box type “Shell:startup” (without quotations) Copy the application icon into the folder.
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How to Reset Pagefile in Windows
Problem: Windows logs show resource exhaustion, or the system may be lagging. You may get an error stating that “Windows is low on virtual memory”. Cause: The exhaustion from this is due to the pagefile being full and not clearing properly in part due to windows not clearing on shutdown. Solution: Windows all versions: Right… Continue reading How to Reset Pagefile in Windows
Block Windows 10 Upgrade
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
Chrome reset for adware issues
Problem When launching google chrome and searching using google on google chrome you get a lot of pop ups and other advertising happening. This happens even when there should not be any advertising. Cause This is commonly caused by adware on your machine. Adware is a piece of software that is downloaded alongside another piece… Continue reading Chrome reset for adware issues
Force Dragon Naturally Speaking to load a particular user profile
Problem You use Dragon Naturally Speaking and have multiple user profiles. Dragon prompts you to ask which profile to load every time you start Dragon, and you rather set a default profile to load every time. Solution Create a shortcut to launch Dragon and change the “Target” to use the “/user” command switch. Right click… Continue reading Force Dragon Naturally Speaking to load a particular user profile