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  • Windows 8 Shortcut Key Combination

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    Here is a list of new shortcuts specific to Windows 8. You might it useful when you are in Windows 8 new Metro style UI. For me I found WinKey + C and WInKey + I really helps a LOT Hotkeys unchanged from Windows 7 Windows Display or hide the Start menu. Windows-Left Arrow Dock…

  • Exceed Windows Server 2008 R2 Trial Period

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    Windows Server 2008 R2 does not ask for a CD key in setup, and it can be run for 30 days for free before needing to be active. You can continue to use it after 30 days trial but the system will reboot every 2 hours and run with reduced functionalities. If you want to…

  • Remove Earlier Version of Windows boot option

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    After I upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7, I see two options at boot up, one is to logon to Earlier Version of Windows, the other is Windows 7. The default option is boot into Windows 7. There is a workaround to remove the Earlier Version of Windows option from the boot up screen…

  • Windows could not connect to the System Event Notification Service

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    If you see Windows could not connect to the System Event Notification Service error on VISTA, Windows server 2008, or Windows 7, you can try follow these steps to get it resolved. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click Accessories. Right-click on the Command Prompt and then select Run as Administrator. Once the Command…

  • Manage Hyper-V remotely from windows 7

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    Once Hyper-V role is enabled on windows server 2008/R2, Hyper-V manager will be installed automatically. However, you don’t need to log on to Hyper-V host server to use Hyper-V manager. Instead, you can manage Hyper-V machines remotely from you Win7 desktop. To manage Hyper-V machines remotely from Win 7, following these steps: Install Remote Server…

  • Install Local WordPress Environment on Windows

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    WordPress is one of most popular blog applications. This application is very easy to use however setup a local environment for theme or plugin development on windows system is not that easy for bloggers. In this post, I will walk thru you how to setup local WordPress environment using Microsoft Web Platform Installer 2.0 with…

  • Uncompress MSI File

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    Sometimes I need to unzip MSI file to view its content without actual installing it. I used to use a 3rd party tool named 7zip to extract MSI. Today I discover there is much easier way to do this with windows build in tool msiexec.exe The use msiexec to uncompress MSI file, you need to…

  • Enabling Virtualization in Your BIOS

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    For Dell Systems Restart your machine, and press F2 at boot (or whichever key is necessary) to enter BIOS setup Under Performance > set Virtualization to ON Under Performance > set VT for Direct I/O Access to ON Save & Exit BIOS Restart computer For HP Systems Restart your machine, and press F2 at boot…

  • Find Computer Owner

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    At times people want to find out who owns a certain machine. My Network places -> Search Active Directory -> Find: Computers, Enter Computer name: “FOOBAR”, Click “Find Now”, Select Result, Right Click “Manage” -> Local Users and Groups -> Groups -> Administrators -> (Find who is an admin on the box). Another method is…

  • How to create a bootable WinPE USB Key

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    Obtain the following: USB Key Windows Automated Installation Kit http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=696DD665-9F76-4177-A811-39C26D3B3B34&displayLang=en Steps to create the Bootable USB Key: