Problem Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 has a more restrictive graphical user interface for managing Wireless settings / profiles. Solution Manage the WiFi Profiles/settings via a elevated command prompt. Open the start screen and type “CMD” Right click on the “Command Prompt” icon and click “Run as administrator” To show wireless network profiles that already… Continue reading Unable to manage wireless settings / profiles in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1
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Abbyy Fine Reader Pro 11 not working after upgrade to Windows 8.1
Problem When launching Abbyy Fine Reader 11 Pro after upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 you receive a message stating the application is not supported on this operating system. Clicking OK attempts to launch the application but numerous errors occur including, but not limited to C++ errors and “frame\toolbars\UndoRedoMainBarPane.cpp” could not be loaded. Cause… Continue reading Abbyy Fine Reader Pro 11 not working after upgrade to Windows 8.1
ZoomText 10.1 Compatibility with Windows 8.1
The following is from the Ai Squared Newsletter. To stay up to date, you can sign up to it here: http://www.aisquared.com/news/newsletters/ The current release of ZoomText 10.1 is not compatible with Windows 8.1 and will cause severe problems, rendering your system unusable and challenging to resolve. Therefore… Do not install the current release of ZoomText 10.1… Continue reading ZoomText 10.1 Compatibility with Windows 8.1
Changing Function Keys mode on some Toshiba laptops
Problem The F1-F12 keys perform a different function than intended. You may need to hold the FN Key as well to get the intended function. Cause This can be normal behaviour. On some Toshiba laptops, the Function Keys Mode “Special function mode” is set by default instead of “Standard F1-F12 mode”. This means, you have to… Continue reading Changing Function Keys mode on some Toshiba laptops
How to stop links opening in the Internet Explorer full screen app
Problem In Windows 8, when you click a link it opens up Internet Explorer in the full screen app as opposed to the Desktop program. Solution 1. Hold down the “Windows Key” and press “X”. 2. Click on “Control Panel”. 3. Click on “Internet Options” and click the “Programs” tab. 4. Under the heading “Choose… Continue reading How to stop links opening in the Internet Explorer full screen app