We have earlier covered an article about how to test your antivirus using EICAR test virus. That article covers, how to manually create the EICAR test virus. In this article, we will show you how to use the EICAR Test tool to automatically create the file for you.
Read moreShow protected operating system files in Windows 7
Windows 7 hides important files and folders by default – they are called protected operating system files. These protected operating system files are not visible in the Windows Explorer. But you can change the settings to make Windows Explorer show these protected operating system files.
Read moreBackup your user profile in Windows 7
There is a possibility that your user profile might get corrupted and when you logon to Windows you get an error message telling you that your user profile might be corrupted. For one of those days, you should make a backup of your user profile files.
Read moreCheck your YouTube video speed history
The YouTube video speed history shows the past video speeds of YouTube videos you watched from your location (your current browser at your current IP address). It also shows aggregate video speed by other users in your city, state, country, and worldwide. Video speed is an important part of your viewing experience since it determines the amount of time you need to wait before you can start watching a video.
Read moreSet YouTube to play videos at high quality
If you are a regular user of YouTube and enjoy watching videos on YouTube, then you should set the default video playback quality to match your connection or for a better experience. You can change the settings in YouTube to play the videos either in low quality or in high quality (high-definition).
Read moreDisable Program Compatibility Assistant in Windows 7
The Program Compatibility Assistant in Windows 7 detects known compatibility issues in older programs. After you have run an older program in Windows 7, it notifies you if there is a problem and offers to fix it the next time you run the program. If you install programs often, then this can become a nuisance for you as it often shows warning messages about program compatibility. If you find the Program Compatibility Assistant to be a headache, then you can disable it.
Read moreAdd Disk Cleanup to right-click menu of drives in Windows 7
The Disk Cleanup utility can free up space on your hard disk. Disk Cleanup finds and then removes temporary files on your computer that you decide you no longer need. Normally you have run the Disk Cleanup from the Start Menu shortcuts, but you can also add the Disk Cleanup to the right-click menu of hard disks.
Read moreRun Scripts At Shutdown in Windows 7
Some of us want to make a regular backup of some important files (or run some other task) each time automatically when we shutdown the computer. You can do so easily in Windows 7 by utilizing the shutdown script feature in the Group Policy Editor.
Read moreDelete installed updates files from Windows Vista
Windows Vista automatically downloads updates from their servers whenever the updates are available and keeps your Windows up to date by regularly installing these hotfixes. But these update install files are stored on your computer even after they are installed. You can free up some hard disk space by deleting these update files (hotfix installers).
Read moreCleanup older System Restore points in Windows Vista
The System Restore feature in Windows Vista is very useful. But over some time, System Restore points start taking up too much of your hard disk space. There is a very scarce possibility that you would use the System Restore point created six months ago, so why not delete it and free up some hard disk space?
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