Windows
Change default installation path in Windows 7
By default Windows installs all programs into the C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (x86) directories. If the hard drive you…
Fix “System error 1290 has occurred.” error on Windows
This error usually comes up when you try to start a new service that would get the same service ID…
Getting information about your system from dxdiag on Windows
DirectX Diagnostic tool dxdiag is a useful tool on Windows that gives you loads of information about your system, such…
Uninstall VirtualBox Guest Additions on Ubuntu and Windows 7
Ubuntu: To uninstall VirtualBox Guest Additions on Ubuntu and similar operating systems, mount the virtual disk again that you used…
Hide files by merging them with Winrar on Windows
Apart from alternate data streams, there is another, perhaps easier way to hide files within others. All you need for…
Repair broken system files on Windows 7
When important system files break, hardly anything on your machine remains working. Many programs won't be able to start and…
Restore GRUB bootloader after Windows installation on multi-boot system
Windows operating systems have the habit of installing their own bootloader on every installation - this wouldn't be a problem,…
Add own Windows logo in system properties
The system properties Window in Windows 7 has space for two Windows logos - one is the Windows logo that…
Correct wrong system time in Windows 8
If you don't synchronize your system clock with a time server, your clock will most likely miss the real time…
Manually Slipstream SP1 Into Windows 7 Installer DVD
There are more than one way to slipstream (include) Service Pack 1 into your Windows 7 installation disk - this…