How to change default browser to Internet Explorer

Some times you might face issues with browsing websites on the browser that you are using or you cannot view some websites on other browsers, except Internet Explorer. If you want to set Internet Explorer as the default browser, please follow the simple steps.

1. Open Internet Explorer >> Click on Tools >> Click on Internet Options

2. Click on "Programs" tab on the Internet properties window >> Click on "Make default" button

3. Click on "OK"

4. That's it, Internet Explorer is now your default browser. You can also do it in another simple way.

5. Press the Windows key + R at once

6. Type "inetcpl.cpl" (without the quotes) in the run box >> Press "Enter" key

7. Click on "Programs" tab on the Internet properties window >> Click on "Make default" button

8. Click on "OK". That should do it.

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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 fix missing "New Folder" option on your computer.

In some cases we cannot find the "New Folder" option after right clicking on desktop screen and also on Windows Explorer. This issue will occur due to some corrupt registry entries. You can fix it very easily.

1. Download the Registry fix file New Folder Fix

2. Double click on the downloaded registry file >> Click on "Run" >> Click on "Yes"

3. Restart the computer

4. That's it, you will get the "New Folder" option back.

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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 fix Blank screen that occurs after you start the computer in Windows 8

Some times you will see a blank screen after turning the computer ON. It is mainly because of a hardware problem or Windows Start up problem. We could try some troubleshooting steps to fix the issue.

1. Best option is to check with doing a Hard Reset

2. If that did not fix the issue, continue with the next steps

3. You need to check with Restoring the BIOS settings to default

4. Restart the computer >> Press the appropriate key to enter to the BIOS settings ( Usually the keys to enter to the BIOS will be "Del", or F1,F2 or F10) >> Here you need to look for the option that says "Restore Defaults" or related to it >> Press the appropriate key to restore the defaults

5. Restart the PC.

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How to do a computer Hard Reset

You can fix many booting issues by doing a Hard Reset.

1. First thing you need to do is Shutdown the computer by pressing the Power off button.

2. If it is a Desktop >> Disconnect the Power cables, any media cards and USB devices. >> Make sure that there are no devices or cables connected to the PC >> Wait for 30 seconds >> Connect the Power cables >> Turn on the PC

3. If it is a Laptop >>  Disconnect the Power cables, any media cards and USB devices >> Remove the Battery >> Press the power button for 15 seconds and leave it >> Then connect the Batter and Power adapter >> Turn on the Laptop

4. It would fix many booting problems.

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