Tag: Computer knowledge

  • Using Check disk

    Views: 0In this post, using Check disk, we will find out how to start CHKDSK. We also take a closer look at some of the parameters we can use with this command. Finally we take a look at the results. But, before you run Check disk, read my previous post here to see what problems…

  • Running Check Disk

    Views: 0Running Check Disk is a simple yet powerful way to maintain the health of your hard drive and ensure the stability and performance of your Windows system. Regular use of this utility can prevent data loss, improve system performance, and extend the life of your hard drive, making it an essential part of your…

  • Using SFC

    Views: 1In my previous blog, which you can find here, I discussed the DISM command. In this post, using SFC, I discuss a related command, the System File Checker. This is available in Windows 11 and other versions of Windows. It allows you to scan for and restore corruptions in Windows system files.Let´s start. What…

  • Using DISM

    Views: 4Using DISM, the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool in Windows 11. This is a powerful command-line utility tr service and prepare Windows images. It is a versatile tool often used by IT professionals and system administrators for various tasks related to the deployment and maintenance of Windows operating systems. Let us dive into…

  • Unresponsive apps

    Views: 9We’ve all been there – you are working on your computer, and suddenly, an application freezes. Not only is it frustrating, you can also end up being unsure of what to do next. Dealing with unresponsive apps on Windows can be a common yet annoying experience. However, there are several methods to resolve this…

  • Invisible folders

    Views: 11In this post I will talk about barely visible folders and invisible folders. Next to that I will show you a way to see them. As a last item I will talk about the Desktop and, more specifically, what not to do. Let us start. Creating a barely visible Desktop folder This is actually…

  • Hidden folders

    Views: 22In this post I will talk about hidden folders, and how to hide and display them. Let us dive into it. Hidden and system folders An example of these folders in Windows are system folders. Users typically can not see these folders, or access them. Only the Windows Operating System should have access to…

  • More Folders

    Views: 25This post is called More Folders, since I will cover the Recycle Bin, more tips on searching in folders, and pinning folders to the Quick Access menu. So again, a longer then expected post, lets go. Recycle Bin In this chapter on more folders I will discuss the Recycle Bin.You can find the Recycle…

  • Searching Folders

    Views: 27Welcome to this post on searching folders. This is of course not the only topic we will see today. We will also see keyboard shortcuts, changing folder icons, and at the end of this post how to search in folders. Keyboard Shortcuts Windows provides keyboard shortcuts for common tasks. And these keyboard shortcuts can…

  • Exploring folders

    Views: 32Before we start exploring folders, let us again take a look at folder names. I created a folder with a nice long name. The File Explorer shows only part of the name. Instead of the full text, it displays three dots at the right end. There are some ways to see what the entire…