How to Fix the Blue Screen of Death on Windows

Three Methods:

 Diagnosing the Problem 

Analyzing the Crash Report 

Fixing the Problem

A Blue Screen Error or STOP error, also known as the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), can be a frustrating experience. The error message almost never clearly states what is wrong, and they seem to strike at random. Follow this guide to diagnose and fix the errors causing the Blue Screen of Death.

Method 1 of 3: Diagnosing the Problem

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   1. Determine if you changed anything recently. The most common cause of the Blue Screen is a recent change in your computer’s settings or hardware. This is often related to new drivers getting installed or updated. Drivers are software that allow your hardware to communicate with Windows. If you have a restore point, try to load it and see if it helps, it may or may not.^[1]

   • Because there are essentially an infinite number of hardware configurations possible, drivers can’t be tested for every possible setup. This means that sometimes a driver will be installed that causes a critical error when communicating with the hardware.
   
   
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   2. Check your computer’s internal hardware. Sometimes, a poor connection inside the computer can cause a Blue Screen. Open your case and check to make sure that all the cables are firmly connected and that any cards are seated firmly in their sockets.

   • This is more difficult for laptops. You can check the hard drive and the RAM to make sure that they are connected properly. Remove the panels in the back that cover the hard drive and RAM with a small Phillips-head screwdriver. Press the components firmly into their connections. 

   
   
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   3. Check your computer’s temperature. Overheating can lead to your hardware malfunctioning. One of the most common components to overheat is the graphics card. The second most likely culprit is the CPU.

   • You can check temperatures in most BIOS menus, or through software in Windows. 

   
   
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   4. Test your RAM. A common culprit in system crashes is a bad stick of RAM. When RAM fails, it causes the system to become unstable. You can test your RAM by using a program called “memtest86”. This program is available for free online, and is run by burning it to a bootable CD.

   • Reboot your computer and run the program. The memtest software will automatically begin running tests on your computer’s RAM. This may take several minutes to complete. For best results, allow several passes of the test to be completed. Memtest will run indefinitely until you stop it yourself. 

   
   
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   5. Test your hard drive. Run the “chkdsk” function on your hard drive to scan for errors and fix potential problems. A failing hard drive can cause Blue Screens due to corrupted files. To run chkdsk, open Computer/My Computer and right-click the disk that you want to scan. Select Properties.

   • From the Properties screen, select the Tools tab.
   • Click Check Now in the Error Checking section. Your computer will prompt you to restart in order to scan the disk.

   
   
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   6. Strip your computer down to the essentials. One way to narrow down what is causing the problem is to remove everything that is not essential for the PC to run. This way, if the error goes away, you know that it was one of the pieces that you disconnected.

   • A desktop computer needs the motherboard, CPU, a hard disk, power supply, RAM, and a keyboard. Plug your monitor into your motherboard’s monitor port (if it has one) so that you can disconnect the graphics card. Everything else can be removed during the diagnostic process.
   • If the computer runs fine after stripping it down, add one part back at a time until the error message appears again. This will let you know which device is causing the computer to crash.
   • This method does not apply to laptops, as you cannot strip it down.
   
   

Method 2 of 3: Analyzing the Crash Report

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   1. Set your computer to stop on a Blue Screen of Death. Oftentimes the computer will reboot before you have a chance to examine the contents of the Blue Screen. You will need to set your computer to stop on Blue Screens so that you can copy the necessary information.

   • Open your System Properties. In any version of Windows, press Windows+Pause/Break on your keyboard to open the System Properties window.^[2]
   • Click Advanced System Settings. Windows XP users will already be in the Advanced System Settings.
   • Click the Settings button in the Startup and Recovery section of the Advanced tab.
   • Uncheck the “Automatically restart’ option under the “System failure’ section. Click Apply to save the changes. The next time the computer experiences a Blue Screen of Death, the computer will display it until you manually reboot the system.

   
   
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   2. Wait for your system to crash again. When the Blue Screen appears again, jot down the following information from the display.^[3] Input the data into a search engine to see what hardware or program the error might be originating from:

   • ”The problem seems to be caused by the following file:” Make note of the file displayed as well as the error message printed below it
   • ”STOP:” Copy the first code after the STOP message.
   
   

Method 3 of 3: Fixing the Problem

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   1. Boot into Safe Mode. If Windows won’t start because of Blue Screen errors, try booting into Safe Mode try fixing the problem. As the computer is booting, repeatedly hit the F8 key until the Windows boot menu appears. Select Safe Mode with Networking to boot into a stripped down version of Windows. This will allow you to access your Device Manager, the internet, and other system tools. 
    
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   2. Run a virus scan. Sometimes viruses and malware are at the root of a Blue Screen problem. Make sure that you have the latest antivirus software installed, and perform a full system scan to find anything that could be causing problems.
    
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   3. Perform a Repair Installation of Windows. This is a quick alternative to completely reinstalling Windows, as it only copies system files to your computer. This is useful if an essential file has become corrupt and is causing your computer to fail.

   • To perform a repair installation, insert your Windows disc and boot from it. In the setup menu, select Repair Installation. Windows will delete old Windows files and copy new ones. You will not lose any personal data.

   
   
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   4. Roll back your drivers. If the cause of the problem is hardware, the first thing you should try is rolling back drivers. This process will install an older version of the driver software, potentially getting rid of the conflict.

   • Open the Device Manager. You can access this by opening the Start Menu and right-clicking on Computer/My Computer. Select Properties, then Device Manager. In Windows 8, press Windows+X and select Device Manager from the list.
   • Select the hardware that you want to roll back. You may have to expand categories to find it. Right-click on the icon and select Properties.
   • Click the Driver tab. Select Roll Back Driver and confirm that you want to roll it back.
   • Continue using your computer as normal. Once your driver has been rolled back, continue to use your computer to verify that the error does not occur again. Do 'not' update the driver again until a newer version is released.

   
   
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   5. Roll back Windows updates. If rolling back the driver did not fix the problem, consider restoring to an older, working installation of Windows. This will let you determine if the Windows updates are responsible for your Blue Screen.^[4]

   • Open System Restore. You can find System Restore by searching for it in the search bar in the Start menu. Open the program, and select a date from the calendar before you started experiencing errors.
   • This will reset all of the updates and settings to that date, effectively removing any updates added afterwards. Use this to determine if a specific Windows update is what caused your malfunction.

   
   
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   6. Clear up hard disk space. If Windows does not have enough space on the disk it is installed on, it can cause system failures. Remove unnecessary files and programs if you have less than 15% of your hard disk free. 
    
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   7. Apply new updates and drivers. If rolling back drivers and updates didn’t work, installing the newest versions and updates (if they weren’t installed already) may fix your problem. Check your Windows Update program to see if there are any new system and hardware updates available.

   • Click Start and search for “Windows Update”. In Windows 8, tap the Windows key and then start typing “Windows Update”.

   
   
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   8. Reinstall Windows. If you cannot track down the error, you can try a full reinstallation of Windows as a way to reset your computer. Make sure that you have all of your important files backed up before doing so, as your hard drive will be formatted for the install process.

   • If the Blue Screen is being caused by a failing piece of hardware, reinstalling Windows will not fix the problem. You will need to find and replace the piece of hardware that is causing problems.

   
   
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   9. Replace faulty hardware. If driver and update rollbacks do not solve your problem, you may need to remove and replace your hardware. Replacing anything other than the RAM or hard drive on a laptop can be difficult and expensive.

   • If the RAM test shows that you have faulty memory, you will want to replace the failing stick as soon as possible.
   • If the hard disk scanner is returning disk errors, you should back up your data and install a new drive. This will require reinstalling Windows if the drive has your Windows installation on it.
   • If your graphics card is failing, replacing it could get expensive. This is almost impossible to fix in most laptops. For a desktop, open your case and swap out the old card for a new one.

Things to Consider When Buying a Computer

Buying a new computer is certainly not easy, especially if you’re not well-versed in technology. However, like visiting the dentist or renewing your driver’s licence, the act is something that each person needs to go through in this day and age. To give you an easier time in your search, here is a list of important things to consider when picking out what computer to buy.

Factor #1: Budget

Before deciding on what features your computer is going to have, you need to establish your budget. If your allocation is large enough, you can put in a good amount of features, but if your budget is small, you need to cut back on those features.

Factor #2: Operating system

Your decision on what OS to use will dictate your computer’s hardware, software and security, among other things. As it stands, you have three choices: Windows, OS X and Linux. Windows is the most widely adopted because it can run the most number of programmes and is easily compatible with most hardware.
OS X runs exclusively on Macs. If you’re planning on getting a Mac, then get ready to spend because they’re more expensive than your average computer. However, if you have the budget, the price is worth it as Macs are better in many ways. Linux, on the other hand, is a lightweight OS that’s light on hardware and less vulnerable to viruses, malware and hacking than the other two. Then again, there’s a catch: it doesn’t fun the latest games and Microsoft Office, and can be tricky to troubleshoot.

Factor #3: Form factor

There are two main options: You can get either a laptop or desktop, and your decision would depend on a couple of things:

• Purpose
  What are you going to use the computer for? If you'll use it for games, media consumption, or video and photo editing, then you're better off with a desktop. If you need a computer for web browsing, e-mailing or word processing, then you should go for a laptop, or maybe even a netbook.
  
  
• Location
  If you either need to work while travelling or lack personal space in your living quarters, then you probably need a laptop. However, if you have plenty of room to spare and don't need to work on the go, you'd most likely enjoy a nice desktop.

Factor #4: Hardware specifications

This is where most of your money goes. If your budget allows it, and if you need the computer for an intensive task (see above), then you probably need to splurge on the hardware. Here are the major parts that you need to look into:

• CPUThere are two CPU brands that you need to choose from: Intel or AMD. Intel CPUs are more expensive, but deliver on performance and reliability. AMD microprocessors are cheaper, but aren't as fast and generally heat up quickly--thus the need for additional cooling systems when overclocking.
  
• RAMMore RAM is always better, but if you're using the 32-bit Windows 7, anything above 4GB is useless. In fact, if you're using Windows 7 Starter, the limit is only 2GB. If you want a beefy gaming or media rig, don't go lower than 8GB, as long as your budget permits it.
  
• Storage capacityIf you plan on using the computer for video or picture editing, don’t go anywhere lower than 1TB, but otherwise, 500GB is good for desktops, while 250GB should be ample for laptops. Want drastic speed gains? Look into solid-state hard drives, but beware their price.
  
• Video cardIf you won't do any major gaming or video editing on the computer, then you'll manage with integrated graphics, which are still capable of handling Window 7's visual effects and any HD video. If you're aching to play the prettiest FPS or edit giant-sized textures, then you need discrete video cards, which come in low, medium and high-end flavours.
  
• Optical mediaDo you plan on putting together a Blu-ray library and use the computer as your media centre? Then you'll need a Blu-ray drive. Otherwise, stick with your standard DVD drive.

Factor #5: Software

You may welcome the idea of pre-loaded software in your computer but you should actually avoid them to save on hassle. Most of the pre-loaded programmes are superfluous, and it’s actually better to purchase your own copy of Microsoft Office if you’re going Windows or Mac. That way, you save more money, through markdowns given via schools or employers. If you’re short on cash, you can always get the free OpenOffice suite, which is just as good.

Factor #6: Warranty

Pay attention to the warranty because if your computer breaks down while the service contract is in effect, you save on repair costs. You can always opt for used or refurbished computers but nothing beats the warranties provided by brand new units. Also consider the retailer’s location in your purchase. Choose a retailer that’s near your place of residence so that you won’t have to lug the computer far if it breaks down.

Factor #7: Extras

Some computer vendors throw in extras to sweeten the deal. While some extras would give you more bang for the buck, consider the practicality of the add-on. For instance, a laptop with built-in Wi-Fi is a must these days, but doesn’t make much sense for a desktop. If you use a wireless headset or sync a smartphone with your computer, ask for Bluetooth-related extras instead.
If the computer is packaged with a monitor, look for one that’s bigger than 19 inches and more than 720p to make the most of the size. But if you want something smaller, maybe it’s better to get a laptop instead.
Another popular add-on are printers. If the retailer offers you one for free, see if it’s the kind you need. For example, if you’re looking for a workhorse for printing heaps of text documents, a free laser printer would be perfect.

7 of the Biggest PC Hardware Myths That Just Won’t Die

From PCs to Windows to smartphones, the technology we use every day is surrounded by myths that never seem to go away. These myths are so believable because they all have a grain of truth to them — maybe they even were true in the past.
Don’t buy into all the myths out there. They could lead you astray when you’re buying a new PC, building one, or just upgrading the hardware you have right now.

More RAM Will Always Speed Up Your PC

More RAM definitely doesn’t hurt, but it doesn’t always help. Adding more RAM — or getting a computer with more RAM — will only really help if your computer is starved for RAM. Yes, modern operating systems will use spare RAM for caching — but that cache is only so helpful. If your computer is getting along fine with 8 GB of RAM, you don’t really need another 8 GB of RAM for extra cache space.
Before deciding to upgrade your PC with more RAM, be sure to check that your computer actually needs it by monitoring how much RAM is being used. Going from 8 GB to 16 GB will only really help if you’re running heavy virtual machines, demanding PC games, and something else that needs more memory than that 8 GB offers. More RAM isn’t always better, and you’re often better off looking at other specifications when you purchase a computer — don’t just focus on the amount of RAM.

A CPU With More Cores is Always Faster

When it comes to your computer’s CPU — or the CPU in any device, like a smartphone — the number of cores isn’t the only important thing. Dual-core CPUs were a revelation when they became mainstream in home PCs, and companies have followed up with quad-core, octa-core, and CPUs with even more cores.
Each core is a separate execution unit, and more cores allows your computer to run multiple different programs at the same time.
But it’s not just about the number of cores. If you have a single-threaded application, it can only run on one core at a time, so a faster four-core CPU will run it faster than a slower eight-core CPU. Many applications are still single-threaded and can’t take advantage of all those additional cores to speed up their execution.
Sure, given a quad-core CPU with identical speeds to an octa-core CPU, the octa-core CPU will be better. But sometimes you’ll see an eight-core CPU with slower speeds than a quad-core CPU, or even a quad-core CPU with slower speeds than a dual-core CPU. Cores aren’t the only thing that matters — the CPU’s speed is also very important, and there’s a good chance you’ll be better off with a faster CPU with less cores.

64-bit Software is Always Faster

Modern CPUs are 64-bit, and modern operating systems have become 64-bit, too. But much of the software you’ll run on a modern operating system like Windows is still 32-bit.
That’s not as bad as it sounds, because 64-bit software isn’t always faster than 32-bit software. 64-bit software does offer a number of benefits, from allowing applications to use more RAM to improved security. But that doesn’t mean 64-bit software is necessarily faster. Computing-intensive applications may see more significant improvements, but not all programs will.
The move from a 32-bit application to a 64-bit application won’t necessarily give you a free performance boost.

You Always Want a Faster CPU and Graphics Card

Shopping for a laptop or desktop computer? You might want to get the fastest CPU and graphics card possible within your budget range — but that isn’t necessarily the best idea.
Faster CPUs and dedicated graphics cards just use more power. For a laptop, a laptop with a speedy Core i7 CPU may have significantly less battery life than a laptop with a slower Core i3 or i5 CPU. Even if you’re building a desktop that will sit on a desk all day, you might want to avoid those Core i7 CPUs and dedicated NVIDIA or AMD graphics cards. Unless you’ll actually need all that power — and especially graphics horsepower, if you don’t plan on playing demanding PC games — it will just run hotter and consume more electricity. When buying a computer for someone who doesn’t need all that power, consider getting something lighter and more power efficient.

Macs Are Always More Expensive Than PCs

The “Mac tax” has become smaller and smaller over time. Yes, Apple’s Macs are expensive compared to the low-end, inexpensive Windows PCs and Chromebooks you can buy. But, once you start comparing Macs to higher-end Windows ultrabooks, you’ll find comparable prices and specifications. Once you start comparing Apple’s Mac Mini to similarly lightweight, small WIndows PCs, you’ll also find similar prices. And Macs are PCs — they contain most of the same components you’ll find in a typical Windows PC.
Yes, Apple’s Macs may be a bit more expensive in some cases — but not by much. If you’re looking for the type of computer Apple sells, they’re surprisingly comparable in price. If you’re looking for a type of PC Apple doesn’t sell — an inexpensive $300 laptop or a gaming computer — then Macs will definitely seem overpriced compared to what you’re looking for.

Building Your Own PC Will Always Save You Money

Building your own PC won’t always save you money. Years ago, it certainly would. If you’re building a higher-end gaming PC, it might. If you’re just building a desktop PC, you may actually be able to save money by purchasing a pre-built PC. Be sure to do the research yourself.
That’s not to say building your own PC is a bad idea. It allows you to choose all the components you want and get the specific build you’re looking for. But you’d be surprised — if you just want a typical desktop PC that isn’t a high-end gaming PC, building your own PC might actually cost you money as you buy all the individual components. This isn’t always true, of course — sometimes building your own computer might save you money, depending on the sales going on and the components you choose.\
Building your computer is fairly easy, and can be a good learning experience if you want to do something geeky — but it’s not all about saving money.

MAC Address Filtering Helps Keep Your Wi-Fi Secure

Some people swear by MAC address filtering to secure their Wi-Fi networks. Each network interface on a computer, smartphone, or any other network-connected device has a unique “Media Access Control address.” This address is set at the factory before your computer or its network hardware gets to you.
MAC address filtering assumes a MAC address actually is unique for each device, and it only allows access to your Wi-Fi if you’re using a device with a specifically approved MAC address. So far, so good — but it’s not that simple. It’s easy to change your device’s MAC address and spoof another MAC address. The MAC address is also broadcast when you use Wi-Fi, so it would be easy for an attacker to sniff Wi-Fi traffic and change their MAC address to match an allowed one if they already have access. The real myth is that MAC address is tied to hardware — a MAC address isn’t tied very strongly to hardware at all.
Instead of using MAC address filtering, encrypting your Wi-Fi network with secure WPA2-PSK encryption and a strong passphrase is the best solution. If an attacker can get past that, MAC address filtering won’t stop them. If an attacker can’t get past that, you don’t need to use MAC address filtering in the first place.

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There are other myths out there, too. For example, overclocking isn’t always a good idea — it’ll make your CPU run hotter and use more power. This can cause it to break down faster over time. If you don’t need the speed — and you probably don’t — you shouldn’t mess with overclocking. You may even have to pay extra for a CPU and motherboard that supports overclocking.

How to Turn Your Windows PC Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Windows can turn your laptop (or desktop) into a wireless hotspot, allowing your other devices to connect to it. With Internet Connection Sharing, it can share your Internet connection with those connected devices.
Thanks to a hidden virtual Wi-Fi adapter feature in Windows, you can even create a Wi-Fi hotspot while you’re connected to another Wi-Fi network, sharing one Wi-Fi connection over another one.

Setup a Wi-Fi Hotspot Using Connectify

If you want to setup a Wi-Fi router hotspot with loads of options and a nice interface, Connectify has a great application called Hotspot that lets you easily create a hotspot from your internet connection. If you pay for the Pro version you can even use your PC as a Wi-Fi repeater or a wired router, or share a tethered connection off your phone.
Connectify Hotspot is great if you’re at a hotel that charges per device, or if you’re on a plane and you connect your laptop but don’t want to pay more to connect your phone.
It’s really more of a power user tool, but if you’re looking for a good solution, Hotspot is free to try out, and the basic version is free with some limitations.

Setup a Wi-Fi Hotspot Using Virtual Router

Windows has integrated ways to create a Wi-Fi hotspot, but you should probably skip them. The open-source Virtual Router application will work better in most cases. It’s actually just a little interface on top of powerful features built into Windows — features that Windows itself doesn’t expose.
For example, it creates a virtual Wi-Fi adapter that allows you to be connected to a Wi-Fi network while hosting your own Wi-Fi network. You can do both things at once with just a single Wi-Fi adapter, making this an ideal way to share hotel Wi-Fi connections and other Wi-Fi networks you may only have a single login to.
It also provides a nice interface for setting this up, one more convenient than the one found in Windows 7. Windows 8 doesn’t provide any graphical interface for setting this up, so it’s even more important there. The commercial Connectify application just provides a pretty interface on top of these features built into Windows, and Virtual Router will let you do the same thing without spending any money or seeing any advertisements.
Download Virtual Router and launch it. Provide a name for your network, enter a passphrase, and choose the connection you want to share with devices that connect to that Wi-Fi network. Click the “Start Virtual Router” button, and you’re done. You can even see a list of connected devices in this window.

Windows 7

This feature is integrated into Windows 7’s networking interface. Open the Manage Wireless Networks window, click the Add button, and click “Create an ad hoc network.” Enter a name and passphrase for the network and it’ll appear in the list of wireless networks. Select it and your laptop will disconnect from its current Wi-Fi network, hosting an ad-hoc network your other devices can connect to.
Be sure to activate the “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” checkbox if you want to share an Internet connection — for example, a wired Ethernet connection — with the devices connected to your laptop’s hotspot.

Windows 8 and 8.1

For whatever reason, Microsoft removed the graphical wizard that allows you to create an ad-hoc wireless network in Windows 8.
However, this is still built into the Windows operating system, and you can set it up without any third-party software. You’ll just need to visit the Command Prompt and run a few commands to configure and activate your Wi-Fi hotspot. Be sure to enable the “Internet Connection Sharing” checkbox if you’d like to share another Internet connection with devices that connect to the ad-hoc wireless network.

Internet Connection Sharing

Thanks to Virtual Router and Windows’ ability ot connect to a network and host a hotspot at the same time, you can use these tricks to easily share Wi-Fi networks. But the Internet Connection Sharing feature built into Windows can be used in other ways, too.
You could use this feature to share your Internet connection over a Bluetooth PAN or via an Ethernet cable plugged into your computer. Just be sure to enable the Internet Connection Sharing option under the adapter’s properties.

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Note that some devices may not be able to create to the ad-hoc Wi-Fi network created by this method. It depends on the specific device and the Wi-Fi features it supports.

Windows 8/8.1 - How to boot in Safe Mode

Unable to launch Safe mode by pressing F2 or F8 key at start-up!
If you are already familiar with Windows 8, you may have noticed that it's almost impossible to boot in Safe Mode at startup (using the F2 or F8 key) ... Windows 8 boots almost instantaneously!

How to access Safe-mode?

• • Method 1
  • Method 2
  • Method 3

Method 1

• From the Start Screen, press WindowsKey + C to access the Charm Bar.
• Click on "Change PC settings".
• For Windows 8 : Go to the General section > Advance Start up > Restart Now.
• For Windows 8.1: Go to the Update & Recovery section > Recovery.

• Under "Advanced Startup", click on "Restart Now".

• A new screen shall be displayed > Select "Troubleshoot"

• Select "Advanced options":

• Click on Windows Startup Settings:

• In this window you will have a summary of the different startup options > Click on Restart PC.

• In the next window simply tap on the Function key (F1-F9) corresponding to the Safe Mode.

Method 2

• Open the "Run" menu and type the following command "msconfig.exe".

• Go to the "Boot" tab
• In the Boot options section, select "Safe boot".

• Click on Apply and then OK.
• Restart your PC to access the Safe Mode.

Method 3

For the last method, we are going to use the EasyBCD software.

• NB: THIS ONLY WORKS FOR TRADITIONAL AND NON-UEFI BIOS!!!

If you are using UEFI you can achieve the same thing with the EasyUEFI software.

• Download links:
  • EasyBCD: http://neosmart.net/EasyBCD/
  • EasyUEFI: http://www.easyuefi.com/
• Download and install EasyBCD.
• Launch the program

• Click on "Edit Boot Menu".

• Clear the "Skip the boot menu" checkbox.

• You can also choose on which OS to boot by default (Dualboot configuration).
• You can now close EasyBCD.
• Restart your PC.

For the pc take long time for start

Try this 1

1) When you switch ON your computer, start tapping the "F8" key to get

"Windows Advanced Options"( if boot menu appears, press "Esc" key and keep

tapping the F8 key)

2) Select the option "Safe Mode" and press Enter

3) Click on Start --> In search box, type --> msconfig and press Enter.

"System Configuration Utility" will be opened.

Click on the "Startup" tab --> Click on the button "Disable all"

4) Now click on "Services" tab --> Check the checkbox "Hide All Microsoft Services"

--> Now click on "Disable All" --> Click on "OK" button and restart your PC.

5) Log into your window normally and if a window appears regarding the changes

that you have made, check the checkbox "Don't show this message or launch the

System Configuration Utility when Windows start" and click on OK.

If you have successfully started your windows normally then follow the step 3

and enable your startup items one by one and restarting your laptop.

Disable the unnecessary startup items.

Good Luck

For the computer ask for f1 key to start

Its asking you to Press "F1" key because may be its having a hardware problem,

which should be checked or need to adjust the settings in BIOS. It also an

indication to replace the CMOS battery.

Try this 1.

Go to your BIOS and load default settings. Also check the date and time in BIOS.

If you don't have a floppy drive then Disable the Floppy Mode option in BIOS.

Look for the option "Halt On" and set it to "No Error".

Save the settings and exit from BIOS.

If the problem still exits, change the CMOS battery --> Go to BIOS and load

default settings --> Make sure to disable the floppy mode if you don't have a

floppy drive --> Set the first boot device as "HDD" and save the settings and

exit from BIOS.

Good Luck.

Make your Computer Welcome You.

With this trick, you can make your Computer welcome you in its
computerized voice. You can make your Windows based computer
say "Welcome to your PC, Username."
Make Windows Greet you with a Custom Voice Message at Startup
To use this trick, follow the instructions given below:-

1. Click on Start . Navigate to All Programs, Accessories and
Notepad.

2. Copy and paste the exact code given below.

   Dim speaks, speech
   speaks="Welcome to your PC,       Username "
    Set speech=CreateObject("sapi.spvoice")
speech.Speak speaks

3.  Replace Username with your own name .

4.  Click on File Menu, Save As, select All Types in Save as Type
option, and save the file as Welcome.vbs or "*.vbs".

5.  Copy the saved file.

6.  Navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu
\Programs\Startup (in Windows XP) and to C:\Users\ {User-
Name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
\Startup (in Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista) if C: is your
System drive. AppData is a hidden folder. So, you will need to select
showing hidden folders in Folder options to locate it.


7.  Paste the file.
Now when the next time you start your computer, Windows will
welcome you in its own computerized voice.


Note: For best results, it is recommended to change sound scheme
to No Sounds.
You can change the sound scheme to No Sounds by following the
steps given below:-
1. Go to Control Panel.
2. Then click on Switch to Classic View.
3. Then Click on Sounds and Audio Devices.
4. Then Click on the Sounds Tab.
5. Select No Sounds from the Sound Scheme option.
6. If you wish to save your Previous Sound Scheme, you can save
it by clicking Yes in the popup menu.
7. Click on OK.
Try it yourself to see how it works. In my personal opinion, this is
an excellent trick. Whenever I start my PC in front of anybody and
the PC welcomes me, the fellow is left wondering how brilliant a
computer do I have.
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Hey..!!  Is your child texting or interacting with other persons using social applications like SnapChat, Twitter or Hangouts? Then it’s time to download and install Spy Phone App v10.0. Maybe they are very popular among young people but do you know the hidden dangers behind them?
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New features

#1 Track SnapChat messages The SnapChat application is one of the most preferred application by the malicious people. Are you wondering why? Because the messages and pictures are stored for a limited period (maximum 10 seconds) and this way the data will be permanently lost. Considering this your teenagers might get in trouble if you will not use an adequate parental control solution. So it’s time to monitor the SnapChat messages from remotely using a social media tracker application like Spy Phone App v10.0.

#2 Track Twitter posts and private messages Tweet! Tweet! Tweet! Everybody becomes crazy when a new gossip or rumor was posted on Twitter. But what happens if erroneous information is interpreted by your child as being real? Yes, you’re perfectly right, your child may become a victim of a toxic content. Upgrade now your current Spy Phone App application and fully protect your kids from harmful posts.

#3 Track Hangouts messages Some devices has the Hangouts application set as default messaging software. Of course, you want to keep an eye on what is your kid doing so the new version of our mobile tracker software will fulfill your requirements. Don’t miss any message and track the Hangouts texts using an affordable Android SMS tracker software.
It should be noted that the SnapChat, Twitter and Hangouts messages can be tracked only if the monitored device has ROOT access.

#4 Track videos taken or watched We have good news for the Spy Phone App users! From now on you can track even the videos. Our application will capture some video frames from every video taken or watched using the video player and the content will be uploaded on your account. So it’s very easy to figure out if your child has watched movies with an inappropriate content for his age.

#5 Track a GPS route A new SMS command for tracking a route has been introduced in the latest Spy Phone App version. Are your kids really on the way to school? Are you sure they're not hiding something? Well, all you need to do is to send an SMS command (the default one is #tracklocation) and our parental control solution will start to pick up some GPS coordinates and will create a route. Of course, you can use this feature even if the device has been stolen and you are trying to recover your Android smartphone.

How to Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt

1. Click on start button on your desktop or press the Windows Key on keyboard.

2.Search. Type "cmd" in search box and right click on command prompt. Select Run as Administrator. Now you have command prompt running.

2.Type netsh wlan show drivers in command prompt and press enter. It will show the output In the output Hosted network supported :Yes means that your computer supports hosted networks. Verify this.

3.Create. Type netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspotname key=password in Command prompt. This will create a Hotspot but it is currently offline.

4.Start. Type netsh wlan start hostednetwork in command prompt to start the hotspot you just created.

5.Stop. Type netsh wlan stop hostednetwork in command prompt to stop the hotspot.

6.Details. Type netsh wlan show hostednetwork to check the hotspot status.

7.Internet. To share your internet connection on this hotspot go to the Network and sharing center and click on Change adapter setting. Here right click on the Connection that you use to connect to internet and select properties. In properties go to Sharing tab and check the box "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection and select the network connection name that is used by your hotspot.(For this check the Network Connection Window and look for Connection which says Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter). And save it. Now your inter net connection is shared.

TO KNOW IF YOUR ANDROID IS ORIGINAL MUST SUPPORT ONE/MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CODES.

*#06# To check IMEI of your device, enter this code.
 *#0*# To enter service menu on the very new Android phones.
 *#0228# To check battery status. 
*#9090# / *#1111# To make device in Service mode.
 *#*#4636#*#* To get information about battery, usage statistics and device.
 *#*#34971539#*#* To get all information about camera. 
*#12580*369# To get software and hardware info.
 *#228# For ADC Reading. #7353# To hide test menu 2/Self Test Mode.
 ##7764726 To hide service menu for Motorola Droid.
 *#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* For backup of our all media files.
 *#*#232338#*#* It display the Wi-Fi mac address.
 *#7465625# To view status of lock-phone. 
*#*#3264#*#* To show RAM version. 
*#*#44336#*#* To display build time and change list number.
 *#*#232337#*# To see or display device’s Bluetooth address.
 *#*#197328640#*#* It enables test mode for service.
 *#*#8351#*#* To enable voice dial mode.
 *#*#8350#*#* To disable the voice dial mode.
 *#*#0842#*#* To test Back-light/vibration. 
*#*#2664#*#* To test the touch-screen.
 *#*#0289#*#* For Audio test.
*#*#0*#*#* For LCD display test. 
*#*#232331#*#* To test Bluetooth of any Android device.
 *#*#0283#*#* To perform a packet loop-back test.
 *#*#1575#*#* For advanced GPS test.
 *#*#1472365#*#* To Perform a quick GPS test.
 *#*#0588#*#* To perform a proximity sensor test.
 *#*#7262626#*#* To perform field test.
 *#*#232339#*#* Testing Wireless LAN.
 *#9090# To Diagnose configuration of device. 
*#872564# To control U-S-B logging.
 *#9900# System dump mode.
 *#*#7780#*#* Reset to factory state. 
*2767*3855# To format Android device.
 *#*#4986*2650468#*#* To get pda, phone, H/W and RF Call Date.
 *#*#1234#*#* To know about pda and firmware version.
 *#*#1111#*#* For FTA Software version.
 *#*#2222#*#* For FTA Hardware version.
 *#*#7594#*#* To change power button behaviour once code enabled.
 *#*#8255#*#* To launch Google Talk service monitor.
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How to Share and Access Computer Hard disk Drive from Android Device

How to Share and Access Computer Hard disk Drive from Android Device. In today’s technological era, we often need to access our personal computer screen from our android device and vice-versa. There are many software and apps are already available in the market like Team- Viewer  for accomplishing such tasks.  Although, ES File Explorer is one of the most popular multi-purpose file manger available in the android market that will provide you Built-in RAR and ZIP support, task killing feature, remote access application management  capabilities, Capabilities for Hiding WhatsApp images, videos, audios files from gallery,  access to your computer hard disk drive from android and many more.

How to Share and Access Computer Hard disk Drive from Android Device

In this particular article, we will only focus on accessing the computer’s hard disk drive from the android device. So let us discuss the steps to be implemented in order to access the computer’s hard disk drive from android:

How to Share and Access Computer Hard disk Drive from Android Device

So here we go:

Steps to be implemented on Personal Computer:

• Firstly, open My Computer and then select the intended hard drive (the drive you want to share) and right click that drive.
• Then move to properties of the intended drive and select the sharing tab.

How to Share and Access Computer Hard disk Drive from Android Device

• Now, click on the button labeled as Advance Sharing and a dialog box will pop up.
• Then, enable the checkbox appearing in front of Share this folder.

How to Share and Access Computer Hard disk Drive from Android Device

• Finally, click on apply and then ok.

Now, you are done and ready for sharing of the hard drive from your personal computer’s side.

Steps to be implemented on your Android Device:

• Firstly, download the ES File Explorer app from Play store and install it.
• Now open the app and tap the three parallel line icons appearing at the top left corner of the app.
• Then from the opened menu, just select the LAN.

How to Share and Access Computer Hard disk Drive from Android Device

• Now, Scan for your personal computer and tap its name as soon as you found it.
• Then enter the Username and password same as that you use while logging into your personal computer.
• After logging into your computer, you will be able to see and share your computer’s hard drives with your android device.

I hope this would help. If you have any queries then do comment below. Stay tuned for more such useful information and latest technologies information.

Track and Find Lost Samsung Android Mobile- Without Tracking Apps

Track and Find Lost Samsung Android Mobile- Without Tracking Apps.Are you searching for your lost or stolen Samsung android mobile? Well, we have already discussed different ways to track and find lost android device but in those methods we have only used Google products for tracking purposes like Android Device Manager and Google’s History Map and so on. In some cases like if we talk of Samsung smart phone running android operating systems, then along with above mentioned ways of tracking we also have some other ways, which is being provided by Samsung itself.

Track and Find Lost Samsung Android Mobile- Without Tracking Apps

Before being able to use the tracking features of the Samsung, you have to have an account registered with the Samsung. So let us discuss the:

Steps to create a new Samsung account – Track Lost or Stolen Mobile

Step 1: Firstly go to the link and fill in your details carefully.

Step 2: After that read the terms and condition and then enable the checkbox and tap continue.

Step 3: Now, you will be asked to verify the link which is already been sent to the E-mail id you have mentioned earlier.

Step 4: Once you have verified the link then your Samsung Account will be activated immediately.

Step 5: After Account Activation, you can add and synchronize your Samsung account in order to add it to your account list on your android device.

As you have successfully created and activated your Samsung Account, So now you can explore the special built-in tracking features of Samsung that can be used without installing any third party application.

 

Track and Find Lost Samsung Android Mobile- Without Tracking Apps

So here we go:

 

Method 1: Tracking with Samsung Mobile Tracker

Samsung Mobile Tracker is a feature that if enabled properly, sends an alert message to the mobile numbers that you have saved in your Samsung Mobile Tracker, whenever you or someone else changes your SIM with a new one. So in case it is stolen and the thief changes the SIM, then the message will be sent from the thief’s mobile number.

Now let us discuss the steps to be followed in order to enable or activate Samsung Mobile Tracker feature in your android devices.

Step 1: Firstly, Setting option of your android device.

Step 2: Then Tap Location and Security.

Track and Find Lost Samsung Android Mobile- Without Tracking Apps

Step 3: Under Find My Phone label, you will see a SIM Change Alert option. So just enable the checkbox in front of it.

Track and Find Lost Samsung Android Mobile- Without Tracking Apps

Step 4: Now Under the same label i.e. Find My Phone, tap “Alert Message Recipients” and now enter the password and then add the numbers and the custom message that you want to get informed when your mobile phone is stolen. Now tap done and you are done

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Track and Find Lost Samsung Android Mobile- Without Tracking Apps

 

Method 2: Tracking with Samsung-Dive

Samsung Dive feature is more advanced when compared to the Mobile Tracker feature as it enables you to locate, track, lock and even erase the data contained in your phone from a remote location.

Now let us discuss the steps to be followed in order to enable or activate Samsung Dive feature in your android devices.

Step 1: Go to Setting option of your android device

Step 2: Then Tap Location and Security.

Step 3: Under Find My Phone label, you will see a Remote controls option. So just enable the checkbox in front of it.

Track and Find Lost Samsung Android Mobile- Without Tracking Apps

Step 4: Now you will be asked to enter the password. So just enter it correctly.

Step 5: Now go to this link and login with your Samsung Account Credentials and you will be moved to the pages where you can do many things like:

1 Locate your device- Track Lost Mobile: Using Samsung Dive you can trace the current location of your device as the GPS system of the lost mobile gets enabled by itself and will also give current location on the Google Maps.

Track and Find Lost Samsung Android Mobile- Without Tracking Apps

2.Ring My Device- Track Stolen Mobile: You can also give a ring on your lost mobile irrespective of its vibration settings and sound level.

Track and Find Lost Samsung Android Mobile- Without Tracking Apps

3.Lock My Screen- Track Lost Mobile: Samsung Dive enables you to lock your Samsung android device screen from a remote location.

Track and Find Lost Samsung Android Mobile- Without Tracking Apps

4.Wipe My Device- Track Stolen Mobile: After trying all the other options, if you feel that there are very less or no chances of getting your phone back, then you can opt for wiping out all the SIM Data or External Memory Data or both.

Track and Find Lost Samsung Android Mobile- Without Tracking Apps

In this way, you can use the above method provided by Samsung to perform several operations on your lost device.