Photos or Images are not displaying in thumbnail view on Windows 7

In Windows 7, photos and images should display in thumbnail view. If they are not showing in thumbnail view, follow the simple instructions to fix it.

1. There might be a change in the  "View". To confirm that, Open the folder that you are having problem >> Click on the drop down arrow on "Change View" button at top right corner of the folder >> Make sure that either "Large" or "Extra large" were selected.

 

If it is already selected as Large or Extra Large, go to next steps

2. You need to go to folder options. Open any folder >> Click on "Organize" >> Click on "Folder and search options" >> Go to "View" tab >>  Uncheck the box beside the option "Always show icons, never thumbnails"(The first option in the "View" tab) >> Click on "OK".

This will fix the thumbnail view. If you are still having the issue, go to next step

3. Click on "Start" button >> Type "Cleanmgr.exe" in the search bar >> Press "Enter key" >> Click on "OK"

4. You will get Disk Cleanup window that says "Calculating." and then the Disk Cleanup options screen.

 

 5. Select "Thumbnails" box >> Click on "OK" 

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How to speed up the shutdown process in Windows

Your PC might take long time to shutdown and start again. We can speed up the shutdown process by making some changes to the computer settings and registry.


1. First thing is take backup of Registry before performing any changes to the registry.

2. Optimizing Startup Items:
a. Press Windows key + R at a time >> Type "msconfig" without the quotes in the Run box >> Press Enter.

b. Click on the "Startup" tab on the "System Configuration Utility" window that prompts >> Uncheck the items that you are not using. (You can disable all the startup items. It will not affect your computer)

c. Click on Apply and click on Ok

Making changes to the Registry

3. Press Windows key + R at a time >> Type "regedit" (without the quotes) in the Run box >> Press Enter key

4. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\

5. In the right side window, you will see "WaitToKillServiceTimeout" entry >> Double click on "WaitToKillServiceTimeout" >> Change the value from 12000 to 2000

6. Then go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

7. In the right side window, you will see "WaitToKillServiceTimeout" entry >> Double click on "WaitToKillServiceTimeout" >> Change the value to 2000

8. Then go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management >> Double click on "ClearPageFileOnShutdown" entry >> Change the value to 1

9. You can also use a Run command to shutdown or restart the computer.

10. To Shutdown the PC >> Press the Windows Key +R at a time >> Type "shutdown -s -t 01" without the quotes >> Press Enter key

11. To Restart the PC >> Press the Windows Key + R >> Type "shutdown -r -t 01" without the quotes >> Press Enter key

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How to remove Folder tasks screen from your Desktop screen

You will see a screen that contains Folder tasks or Common tasks on your desktop. Mostly it will be at left side of your desktop screen. It is very annoying screen that will cover your desktop screen. It is mainly because of a corrupt registry key (desktop.htt).

1. It's very easy to fix the problem.

2. Simply download the registry fix file Download

3. Double click on the downloaded file >> Click on "Yes" if you get any prompt.

4. Restart the computer. It will fix the problem.

5. You can also do it manually. Follow the below steps

6. Press Windows key + R key at a time >> Type "regedit" without the quotes >> Press Enter key

7. Take a backup of Registry  first.  How to Backup your Registry

8. Then go to the registry key HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00021400-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\shellex\ExtShellFolderViews\{5984FFE0-28D4-11CF-AE66-08002B2E1262}

9. You will see "PersistMoniker" in the side pane, change it's value to "file://%userappdata%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop.htt" without the quotes.

10. Restart the PC. That's it.

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How to Backup your Registry..

In some cases, you might need to modify/delete few registry keys from your Registry. It is very dangerous to play with the registry keys or delete registry keys without knowing what you are doing and if you are not good at computers. Best thing is to take backup of Registry before you make any changes to it.

1. Press the Windows key + R at once 

2. Type "regedit" without the quotes >> Hit "Enter" key

3. Click on "File" option >> Click on "Export" option

4. Give a name to the file in the "File Name" field >> Choose where to save the backup file (Try to save on C:\)

5. That's it your Registry was backed up now. 

6. If you are having any issues after making changes to the registry, you can simply double click on the file that was backed up and merge the registry to go back to the original stage.

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How to change Screen Resolution in Windows 7

If you are having any problems with the screen resolution or want to change the screen resolution, you can do it easily.


1. Right click on your dektop >> Click on Screen Resolution option

2. Click on the Drop Down Arrow beside the "Resolution". 

3. Change the Resolution to "Recommended" or you can change it on your choice.

4. Click on "OK"

5. You can change the Monitor settings also here, if you have multiple Monitors connected.

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How to perform System Restore on your PC..

You can fix many application problems or virus issues and also many computer problems,  by restoring your PC to an earlier date. Your data will not be affected. Only the applications and Windows Operating System files will be restored to the date you mentioned.

To perform a System Restore:

1. Click on Start >> Click on Accessories >> Click on System Tools >> Click on System Restore

OR

Press Windows key + R key at a time >> Type "rstrui.exe" without the quotes >> Press Enter key

2. Click on "Next" >> Select a date to which you want to restore the PC. 
(You can select the box "Show more restore points" to get more restore points in Vista and Windows 7)

3. Click "Finish"  >> Click on "Yes".

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Update your BIOS version.

1. First you need to find out the current version of your BIOS.

2. Press "Windows key + R" at once >> Type "msinfo32" without the quotes >> Press Enter key..

3. You will find the "BIOS version" on the "System Information" window, just below the "Processor"

4. Go to the PC or Motherboard manufacturer website >> Check for any update.

5. If there is any update available, download the update file.

6. Make sure you have the uninterrupted power supply or Full battery charged for laptops.

7. Close all the opened documents and programs >> Run the downloaded "Update" file and install the update.

8. Restart the PC.  

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Fix booting issues by Repairing the Master Boot Record in Windows XP...

It is very simple to repair the Mater Boot Record in Windows XP.

1. Go to the Windows Recovery Console screen.

2. On the Recovery Console mode >> Type "fixmbr" without the quotes >> Press Enter key.

3. In the next prompt >> Type Y and press Enter key

3. It will repair the corrupt or damaged Master Boot Record.

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Repair Boot.ini in Windows XP Operating System..

1. We need to go to the Windows Recovery Console screen.

Click here to know how to enter in to the Recover Console using Windows XP CD.

2. Once you are in recovery console mode, type bootcfg /rebuild and press Enter key.

3.The bootcfg will scan your hard drive and display the results.

4. For "Add Installation to boot list? (Yes/No/All), type Y and press Enter key

5. It will ask you to enter the Load Identifier.
   You have to type your Operating System name. Example "Windows XP Home Edition" or "Windows XP Professional" etc... and press Enter key

6. Now, it will ask you to Enter OS Load options >> Type "/Fastdetect" without the quotes >> Press Enter key

7. Remove the CD from the drive >> Type "Exit" on the recovery console screen >> Restart the PC.

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How to boot in to Windows Recovery Console screen Windows XP...

1. Insert Windows XP CD and restart the PC.

2. You will get a screen that says "Press any key to boot from CD...

3. Press "Enter" key or any key on your Keyboard.

4. You will get the "Windows Setup" screen. Please wait until complete the setup.

5. Once the Setup loading completed, you will get a screen giving you three options.

6. Press "R" key to enter in to the Recover Console screen.

7. Type the number "1" and Press Enter key >> Enter the Administrator account Password and press Enter key.

8. Now, we have entered in to the Recover mode successfully.

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How to change First boot device to Hard drive or CD/DVD drive

Some times you might have to change the Boot Order to Hard drive or CD/DVD drive. If you are having any issues with booting the computer or Slow booting, then you need to set the Hard drive as the first boot device. Or If you want boot the computer from a CD/DVD to install/Repair the Operating System or to run a boot scan for virus with a bootable antivirus disc.

Follow these steps:

1. When you start the PC, you will see a screen that says Press F2 to Enter Setup or something that includes the word "SETUP".

2. Usually it would the F2 or Del key, if they are not working try the F10 key.

3. Restart the computer

4. You will see a screen that says "Press Del to Enter Setup" OR F2 to Enter the Setup within few seconds after the PC turned ON.

5. Press the appropriate key continuously to enter in to the BIOS settings screen.

6. Once you enter in to the BIOS settings, you cannot use the mouse.

7. Use the Arrow keys on your key board change the settings.

8. Look for an option that says "Boot Setting Configuration" or "Advanced BIOS Features" or "First Boot Device" or "Boot" etc. You will see the word "Boot" in that option.

9. You can change the First Boot Device to hard disk by using the "Arrow keys" or "Page Up" and "Page Down" keys

10. Press "F10" key to Save and Exit.

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How to change/create Password for your user account in Windows..

Create/change the Password for your User account in Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8.

For Windows XP:

You need to logon to computer with an account that has the Administrator rights

1. Click on Start >> Click on Control Panel >> Click on User Accounts

2. Click on the User Account for which you want Create/Change the password

3. If you want to Create a new password, click on Create password or Click on Change Password option.

4. Type the New Password in the two boxes. 

5. If you want, you can create a Password Hit. 

6. Click on Change Password. 

7. Now you can restart/logoff and login with your New Password.


For Windows Vista and 7

1.  Press the keys "Ctrl+Alt+Delete" at a time on your Keyboard.

2. Click on the "Change Password" option on Lock Screen

3. Enter the current password that you are using in the First Box that asks for "Old Password"

4. Enter the "New Password" in the next two boxes and press Enter key  or click on the Arrow button.

For Windows 8 and 8.1

1. Press Windows key + W key at once on your Keyboard 

2. Type in "Password" in the "Search bar" 

3. Click on  "Change Your Password" option

4. On the PC Settings window, click  on "Change Your Password" option

5. Enter Current Password >>  Create "New Password"

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How to uninstall programs that are not getting uninstalled..

When you are trying to uninstall a program, you might get windows installer pop up or any other error and the uninstallation will get cancelled. Don't worry, you can remove them with few uninstalling tools. here you can see a best tool to remove the programs from your computer permanently. It is called IObit uninstaller.

1. Download the IObit uninstaller from "TOOLS DOWNLOADS" section.

2. Run the IObit uninstaller.

3. Select the option "Batch Uninstall".

4.  You can select the multiple programs at a time and uninstall them.

5. Once the normal uninstalltion completed or failed, you will get "Powerful Scan" option.

6. Click on "Powerful Scan" button.
7. Then click on "Select All" option
8. Click on "Delete All"

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How to find your Operating System Version and Service Pack.

Here you will see the instructions to find your Operating System version and service pack.

Easiest way to find your Operating System details is:

1. Press  Windows key + Pause Break key at a time on key board.


                                                             OR

1. Click on Start  >> Right Click on My Computer(For WindowsXP)or Computer(For Vista/7 or 8) and click on "Properties"

2. You will get the Windows Operating System details.

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