Reset Windows Experience Index In Windows 7 this figure is between 1.0 to 7.9 . A higher base score generally means that your computer will perform better and faster than a computer with a lower base score, especially when performing more advanced and resource-intensive tasks. To access WEI open Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Performance Information and Tools. Here you get to see all the information and also run the WEI Tool....

Restore accidentally deleted System files in Windows The Windows Resource Protection protects registry keys and folders as well as critical system files. If any changes are detected to a protected system file, the modified file is restored from a cached copy located in the Windows folder itself. But if this too fails, then here are the tools you can run to restore the deleted system files. Some are command-line tools, while others need you to boot into Advanced Startup....

Returning is not as easy when compared to just walking into a store and dropping off the defective Surface product. It requires a bit more work on your part, but that’s fine because it’s not difficult, so just follow the steps we’ve laid out below. Bear in mind that you can use these steps for any item purchased via the Microsoft Store. Just make sure it was bought before the last 30 days or else the software giant won’t grant a return and you’ll be left fisting the wall in your bedroom....

To counter this, Microsoft has added a feature of running Batch files on their operating systems. These batch files are also run by a number of software in the background to execute multiple tasks. But if you are running an independent script, you might need administrator-level privileges to execute them. This is what we are going to talk about in the guide. If you wish to Run a batch file as an Administrator one time, simply right-click on the batch file that you wish to run and select Run as Administrator....

Now, while some criticized this move by Microsoft, ultimately this is a step towards the customer’s greater good. Because Windows Update helps the users stay secured against all kinds of threats and provide them with the latest and the greatest from Microsoft. So, for those who appreciate this service, today we are going to talk about another way to run these updates. Run Windows Updates from Command Line The following methods will be carried out to run Windows Update from Command Line on Windows 11/10-...

How to open Scan App in Windows 11/10 Before we start with the Scan App, the OEM of the Scanner may have its own scanner software, which can help you with scanning a document. I would suggest you have a look at it as well as it can offer some extra features compared to the Windows Scan App. If you just connected the Scanner, make sure to install the driver. Windows 11/10 would usually find it and list it under Settings > Devices > Printers and Scanners....

Schedule a Skype meeting on a Group Calendar in Office Outlook Open your Outlook app and select a group from the left navigation pane Next, from the ribbon displayed, select Calendar (calendar functions as a distribution list for inviting all the members of the Group). Then, select New Skype Meeting or New Meeting as shown in the screenshot below. We are more interested in dealing with the latter part so we choose the second option i....

Setup FTP Server on Windows 11/10 We will be undertaking the following tasks- 1] Configuring an FTP Server on Windows `11/10 Start by searching for Turn Windows Features On or Off in the Search Box. Select the appropriate result to get a mini window to pop up. Scroll down to the list, to expand Internet Information Services under which you need to expand FTP Server. Select all the checkboxes to enable all the entries and click on OK....

What is a Ruler in Microsoft Office A Ruler is a Microsoft Office tool that allows the user to measure, move table borders, set tab stops, and line up objects in the document. Hide or Show the Ruler in Publisher Open Microsoft Publisher. The Ruler should be beside the document by default, but if you have not seen any Ruler, follow these steps. Go to the View tab in the Show group and click the Ruler’s check box to show the Ruler....

Pitfalls of using multiple Calendar Services Managing multiple calendars is not easy, and it requires you to shuffle between the two calendars to keep track of daily reminders both for work and personal events. Moreover, we all don’t want to miss out on any important reminders from both of these calendars, and the most appropriate thing to do in this case is to sync your Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar so that you will be updated with all the reminders....

The big question is, how can a user share a video that plays at a specific time? We know this is possible with YouTube, so indeed, Google Drive must be able to do the same thing. Well, it is, but not a lot of users know how to take advantage of the timestamp feature. Worry not, however, because we’re going to explain everything you need to know. It doesn’t matter with who or what you want to share videos, this solution will work so there is no need for the other party to watch the entire video....

Turn On Debug Logging for Windows Time Service Logs are records of events that happen in your computer, either by a person or by a running process. They help you track what happened and troubleshoot problems. Microsoft recommends that you use debug logging after you have performed all other troubleshooting steps. Also owing to the nature of the detailed information in the debug log, you may have to contact a Microsoft Support Professional....

How to uninstall Xbox Game Bar Beginning from Windows Build 10.0.18362 and later, the uninstall button is greyed out for the Xbox Game Bar in Settings app as you can see from the lead-in image above. Although you can enable or disable Game DVR or Game Bar in Windows 11/10 and reassign the Windows key + G keyboard shortcut, PC users that want to completely uninstall Xbox Game Bar can do so in either of the following ways described below....

There is a lot of buzz coming up on using a GoPro as a security camera. Repurposing your camera when your off from outdoor photography is the best way to squeeze in to get extra usage from your GoPro that is lying idle. GoPro’s ultra-wide settings and outstanding video resolution make it suitable to use as a surveillance monitor when you are off from adventure photography. Use GoPro as a Security Camera If you are thinking about whether to use GoPro as a security or not, then the answer is resounding yes....

The app offers 3 test patterns to help calibrate your HDR display. It also offers an additional feature to customize the color saturation when HDR is turned on. How to use Windows HDR Calibration app In this article, we will show you how to use the Windows HDR Calibration app. But before that, let’s take a quick look at the basics. What is Monitor Color Calibration? Based on how a manufacturer has made the display, different monitors produce different screen outputs....

Use Windows Sandbox and Virtual Machines together We will be covering two main aspects of this guide. They are as follows: 1] Enable the use of Windows Sandbox and Virtual Machines together Open the Command Prompt command line with Administrator level rights. Type in the following command: This command will create a new boot entry which will be the exact replica of your active boot entry but will be without Hyper-V....

There are plenty of video chat apps for live chatting like Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Houseparty, JioMeet, Viber, Google Meet, and so on. With so many options rightly available, people simply turn on their favorite group video platform to have a face to face contact with closed ones. Video Chat with 50 people using Facebook Messenger With Video chat becoming an essential software for live chatting, Facebook too geared up for the release of the new video chat software....

How to view DISM log files on Windows 11/10 DISM is a useful utility. In addition to repairing corrupted system image files, you can also use the DISM tool for other purposes, like installing, uninstalling, updating, and configuring Windows features, packages, and drivers. The DISM tool requires an active internet connection. This is because if it finds a corrupted system image file, it downloads the required files from the Windows Update and replaces the bad system image files....

A vertical data search is most vital when dealing with tables with numerous columns and rows. Instead of scrolling through and analyzing hundreds of cells, Excel’s VLOOKUP function helps you find the data you’re looking for by looking up the values from top to bottom. Create, build & use Excel’s VLOOKUP function In our example, we’ll work with a VLOOKUP function that searches for information about seven employees’ salaries. This section shows you how to use the VLOOKUP function in the following ways: Without further ado, let’s get to it....

HP Display Control Service needs to be updated A few things I decided to check before going forward. The program was already installed on my clean PC and I could see it in the Control Panel. I could see its icon sitting in my System Tray. Right-clicking the icon and selecting Advanced opened the following window. The Program folder was located at – C:\Program Files\Portrait Displays\HP Display Control Service....