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2 Free Windows Run Replacement Tools

It is a common sight now a days when one of the viruses have disabled our various Windows services like Task Manager and Run but here is a list of 2 free Replacement tools of Run (Windows key + R) which can be executed in place of the Run dialog.

Tools:
1. The name of the tool is [...]

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Steps to Restore Missing Run Command from Windows

The problem of missing Run command was faced by one of our readers and if similar is the problem with you then below are the steps to solve this problem.
Solution 1:
•    You need to open gpedit.msc but since Run is missing then you can open it from the Administrative tools inside the control panel.
•    Go [...]

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Things to do to Keep Windows Fast

After few days and managing my time I am finally able to post an article today that will guide you in keeping your copy of Windows safe and fast.
There are many points one can think of to keep their copy of Windows run fast and some are listed below but if you also any other [...]

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Open .Reg File without Confirmation

There are times when we wish to make certain changes in the Registry of our Windows but to do that we can either edit the registry manually or use a .reg file that will do the work itself.
While editing registry manually is bit tiresome and require some precaution, using the .reg registry file is easy [...]

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Solve Cannot Find Rundll32.exe when Control Panel is Opened

The problem was reported by one of our readers who was troubled by the error message that comes up every time he opens Control Panel and reading
“Windows cannot find C:\Windows\Rundll32.exe make sure you typed the name correctly and try again”.
Cause of the problem:
The problem is caused only due to the damaged or missing Rundll32.exe file [...]

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Detect and Find Windows Services Running in the Background

Windows make use of lots of services to run properly, thus figuring out which process belong to Windows and which not, is a bit difficult task.
For every function in Windows there is a service linked to it which you can see for yourself by typing services.msc in the Run box. This will open the Services [...]

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Remove Arrow from Shortcut Icons on Desktop

Windows places various shortcut icons on the desktop, which are actually pointers to some file or application located elsewhere on the disk. You would notice a small arrow on the bottom left of the shortcut. This little arrow signifies that the icon is, indeed, a shortcut and not an icon.

So if you are annoyed seeing [...]

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Fix System Restore does not Open problem

Never thought that this can be a problem but it is true that one of our readers wanted to know what to do when System Restore does not open.

You can also open system restore by typing %systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe in Run box (try running this command before trying following steps).
So to keep it short and specific, here [...]

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Fix the problem of Show hidden files and folders getting reset

This is a common problem these days that the option of “Show hidden files and folders” always gets reset each time when we set it to show the hidden files. This is sure a case of infected system either with Trojan or virus.

Possibly the system is infected by a virus named “amvo.exe”. So let’s remove [...]

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Steps to remove Virus Alert that comes on system tray

There are several different types of viruses and malwares getting produced day by day. One such virus produces a label “Virus Alert” on the system tray besides the clock which keeps blinking. When we click on it then some site gets opened that displays virus and spyware remover software.

If these things has happened to you [...]

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Steps to avoid chkdsk disk scan during booting

This is a common problem that happens every time that when we boot our system the Windows start a chkdsk disk scan. In reality disc scan is a protective feature of Windows that run to check any cross links and to clean the bad sectors though this mostly happens due to the improper shutdown of [...]

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Double click on drive opens in new window

Are you screwed by the problem that when you Double click on some drive it opens in a new window? Then do not worry you can fix this problem manually in seconds.
First of all check if by mistake you haven’t ticked the option under General tab in Folder Options. If not it means that the [...]

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