This feature of Windows is only applicable for a computer running in a network. If you have more than one computer at home that are linked to each other and they share files between them, then this feature is a must for easy accessing of files from the computers in the network. Adding a map drive is just like adding a shortcut of a shared folder from other computers. You can just put the map drive icon on the desktop and then double click it to gain access of the data in that folder that is saved in other computers for easy access.
Mapping a Network Drive
1. Right click on an empty space on your desktop click on New and then Shortcut.
2. On the Create Shortcut window click on the Browse button and click the arrow by Network to expand it and show the list of all the computers in the network. Click on the target computer to expand it and then choose the shared folder that you want to map and click OK. Click Next.
3. Type the name of the shortcut in the box and then click Finish.
The map drive icon will look like this
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Defragmentation is a process that reduces the amount of fragmentation in the hard disk. What it does is organizing the files of the disk to arrange fragments of each file close together. It will most certainly create larger areas of free space using compression to impede the re-fragmentation. The result of this is faster processing of programs and files which is good and can save a lot of time when when users working on their PC’s. Although this is a tedious process it will surely help the PC restore it’s original performance.
Defragging a Hard Disk
1. Open Computer and right click on drive C: to select properties.
2. On the Properties window click on the Tools tab and click the Defragment Now button.
3. On the defragmenter window just click on the Defragment Now button.
4. Select what drive partition you want to defrag and click OK.
Note: Avoid doing anything else on the PC while the defragment is ongoing so that it will finish faster and it can defrag all files that it needs to.
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If you want to create another account or a few more accounts for the other family members on your computer system, this article will help you with it.
Often times as the owner of the PC you want your account to be secured. You don’t want other people to get their hands to your personal files and stuff. Instead of turning on the Guest account for other people to use, you might want to create a personal account for one’s person to give him/her more control on the account such as set their own wallpaper, screen saver and settings.
Creating a User Account
1. Click Start, click Control Panel and then click Add or Remove user accounts under User Accounts and Family Safety.
2. Click on Create a New Account.
3. Type the name that you want for the account you’re creating in the box. Pick an account type by selecting between Administrator and Standard User. If you choose Administrator it means the account has full control on the computer, it can even delete other accounts as well. You want this type of account if you want to have a back-up account of your original that has full control or the user you intend to create the account for has the same rights on the PC as you do. Standard User account is your choice for other people you want to create the account for but not to have full control on the PC such changing settings on the hard disk, scanning the drive, installing programs and removing them. So once you have chosen the type of account click on the Create Account button. Changes will take effect after you restart the PC.
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If you want to create another account or a few more accounts for the other family members on your computer system, this article will help you with it.
Often times as the owner of the PC you want your account to be secured. You don’t want other people to get their hands on your personal files and stuff. Instead of turning on the Guest account for other people to use, you might want to create a personal account for one’s person to give him/her more control on the account such as set their own wallpaper, screen saver and settings.
Creating a User Account
1. Click Start, click Control Panel and then click User Accounts.
2. Click on Create a New Account.
3. Type the name that you want for the account you’re creating in the box and click Next.
4. Pick an account type by selecting between Computer Administrator or Limited. If you choose Computer Administrator it means the account has full control on the computer, it can even delete other accounts as well. You want this type of account if you want to have a back-up account of your original that has full control or the user you intend to create the account for has the same rights on the PC as you do. Limited account is your choice for other people you want to create the account for but not to have full control on the PC such as changing settings on the hard disk, scanning the drive, installing programs and removing them. So once you have chosen the type of account click on the Create Account button. Changes will take effect after you restart the PC.
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Defragmentation is a process that reduces the amount of fragmentation in the hard disk. It organizes the files of the disk to arrange fragments of each file close together. It will most certainly create larger areas of free space using compression to impede the re-fragmentation. In many cases, the result of this is faster processing of programs and files which is good and can save a lot of time when users working on their PC’s. Although this is a tedious process it will surely help the PC restore it’s original performance.
Defragging a Hard Disk
1. Open My Computer and right click on drive C: to select properties.
2. On the Properties window click on the Tools tab and click the Defragment Now button.
3. On the defragmenter window just click on the Defragment button and it will start the process.
Note: Avoid doing anything else on the PC while the defragment is ongoing so that it will finish faster and it can defrag all files that it needs to.
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Most people know how to install a program, whether it is from a disc or downloaded from the internet. However some users don’t know how to get rid of them when they don’t want it anymore or they need to free up some space from the hard disk, just accidentally installed a program or they need it for troubleshooting purposes to fix a bug or a disk error caused by faulty programs. Some other users will delete the shortcut icon of the program on the desktop and delete the folder in program files thinking those will completely remove the program from the PC, but it won’t.
This article will show you a simple way of removing or uninstalling a program that you have installed in your PC system.
Steps on removing a program
1. Click Start, click Control Panel and click on Uninstall a Program under the Programs category.
2. You will see a list of all the programs that are installed in your PC. Just look for that program you want to remove and click on it to highlight it. Once it’s highlighted click the Uninstall button on the top of the box where the lists is and just follow the instructions of the un-installation wizard to complete the removal process.
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Most people know how to install a program, whether it is from a disc or downloaded from the internet. However some users don’t know how to get rid of them when they don’t want it anymore or they need to free up some space from the hard disk, just accidentally installed a program or they need it for troubleshooting purposes to fix a bug or a disk error caused by faulty programs. Some other users will delete the shortcut icon of the program on the desktop and delete the folder in program files thinking those will completely remove the program from the PC, but it won’t.
This article will show you a simple way of removing or uninstalling a program that you have installed in your PC system.
Steps on removing a program
1. Click Start, click Control Panel and click on Add or Remove Programs.
2. You will see a list of all the programs that are installed in your PC. Just look for that program you want to remove and click on it to highlight it. Once it’s highlighted click the Change/Remove button on the far right side and just follow the instructions of the un-installation wizard to complete the removal process.
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System Restore is a Windows feature that is very useful for users to troubleshoot software issues in their PC’s. System restore check and backup the entire system settings every time you install a driver or a software that will make changes on the system configuration. The backups are called restore point and they are normally named by the dates they are created on so you can easily select what restore point you want to go back to. The idea is, if you encounter a problem after installing a program or a driver you can use this tool to go back to a state prior to the problem’s occurrence . It’s also important to know that it will not delete or remove personal files and folders, only those programs and drivers you install in the hard disk between the restoration point you want to go back to and the present time.
To Run System Restore:
1. Click start, run and type msconfig and click OK.
2. On the System Utility Window click on the button on the bottom that say’s Launch System Restore.
3. Leave defaults and click Next. Select a date to restore from, (Warning all software installed after date will be completely removed) and click on Next. You will be asked to confirm date, then click on Next. Your computer will now reboot and start the process of restoration. After the restart it will say that the restoration is successful, your problem should now be solved, if not try another date prior to this.
Note: You can undo system restore by simply launching it again and selecting Undo Restore.
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System Restore is a Windows feature that is very useful for users to troubleshoot software issues in their PC’s. System restore check and backup the entire system settings every time you install a driver or a software that will make changes on the system configuration. The backups are called restore point and they are normally named by the dates they are created on so you can easily select what restore point you want to go back to. The idea is, if you encounter a problem after installing a program or a driver you can use this tool to go back to a state prior to the problem’s occurrence . It’s also important to know that it will not delete or remove personal files and folders, only those programs and drivers you install in the hard disk between the restoration point you want to go back to and the present time.
To Run System Restore:
1. Click start and type System Restore in the search box and press enter. You will see a screen where you can choose to roll back the system to the last restore point. You can select “Recommended restore”, and just click next, or you can choose a different restore point.
2. If you choose a different restore point you will see a list of restore points, choose one of them by clicking on it. Then you need to confirm it, after that the PC will restart to perform the task. Once it is finish a message at the start up will show up that say’s the system restoration is successful.
Note: You can undo system restore by simply launching it again and selecting Undo Restore.
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Many users don’t realize that they can turn off most built-in Windows features. You would want this feature if you are annoyed by IE8, Windows Media Player or you want to turn off the games that came with Windows because your friend always use your PC to play solitaire for hours.
Back in the days to turn a feature off you have to completely uninstall it even have to use the Windows disc sometimes. This article will show you how to turn off the features you want in Windows.
Turn Off / On Windows Features
1. Click the Start button , click Control Panel, click Programs, and then click Turn Windows features on or off. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
2. To turn a Windows feature on, select the check box next to the feature. To turn a Windows feature off, clear the check box.
3. Click OK.
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