How to convert FAT32 USB drive to NTFS
The following steps show how to convert a USB drive that is formatted in the FAT32 format to NTFS. Method 1: Reformat the drive Please note: This method removes all…
Windows XP
Windows 7 – How to generate test files of any size
The following DOS command can be used to create a test file of any length. fsutil file createnew <filename> <filesize in bytes> For example, to create a 10 megabyte test…
Windows 7 – Clear ‘Run’ Command History
Unlike Windows XP, Windows 7 doesn't provide a standard button to clear the Start Menu 'Run' history. Microsoft's solution is to 'untick' then 'retick' the 'Store and display a list…
Windows 7 and Windows 8 Startup folder location
The Windows startup folder can be used to run scripts or software when users log into a computer and is typically used to run user specific commands - such as…
How to view web camera without installing software (Windows 7 or Windows 8)
Windows XP users will remember being able to view a web camera from 'My Computer'. Installed web cameras would have an icon and it was as simple as double clicking…
Windows 7 – Tips to make searching more functional
The Windows 7 and Windows 8 search feature isn't quite what everyone expects - it is a little clunky. Most people would agree that Windows XP was by far much…
Windows 7 – Display ‘Recent Items’ in the start menu
Unlike previous versions of Windows, by default Windows 7 does not have a 'Recent Items' (previously known as 'Recent Documents' in Windows XP) option in the Start Menu. This menu…
Windows 7 – ‘Recent Items’ folder location
The Recent Items folder (previously called Recent Documents in Windows XP) is used by Windows to record what documents have been opened. The list is displayed in the Windows start…
Transfer Outlook 2010 Auto-Complete to new computer
Outlook has an function to suggest email addresses as you start to type them in, commonly known as the 'auto-complete' feature. It works by keeping a list of people you've…