How to Add a Classic Start Menu to Windows 2012 Server or Windows 8 without a 3rd Party Program
I helped a user set up a Windows 2012 server with Remote Desktop service enabled. The interface is similar to Windows 8, which is not […]
Windows 8
Windows 8 100% C Drive Usage Problem Solved
When I first upgraded my workstation to Windows 8, I did not notice any performance change. The machine was running as smoothly as it had […]
Lenovo X1 Carbon Unknown Device Driver on Windows 8
I worked on a Lenovo X1 Carbon yesterday. It’s a very capable machine. The CPU is an Intel Core i7-3667U. It comes with 8GB of DDR3L RAM […]
Movie Maker on Windows 8 Error: Movie Maker Can’t Start
I have used Windows Movie Maker on Windows 7 to make photo slideshows. It worked quite well. With a few clicks, you can produce professional […]
Angry Birds on Windows 8: OpenGL 1.4 Renderer Not Supported
I had trouble running Angry Birds on Windows 7 a few years ago. After my workstation was upgraded to Windows 8, I have not tried […]
How to Enable Duplex Printing for HP Printers on Windows 8
We just found out that, when a HP printer is installed- even if the printer is capable of duplex printing- it may not be enabled […]
Windows 8 Apps Not Launching
Ever since I upgraded my workstation to Windows 8, I spent most of my time with a desktop and use it like a Windows 7 […]
Disable Network Adapter to Enter Recovery Mode of Windows 8 on Virtual PC
When I first installed Windows 8 on Virtual PC, I ran into a problem: the Guest Additions were not compatible with Windows 8. I had […]
Set up Metro on the Second Monitor on Windows 8
The biggest change of Windows 8 is the Metro interface. While the Metro interface is good for a tablet, it’s not designed for desktop computers. […]
How to Install Gadgets on Windows 8
My work desktop crashed a few days ago, I thought it might be better to install Windows 8 on it instead of trying to fix […]