Microsoft releases a newer version of its free security solution i.e. Microsoft Security Essentials 4.1. (4.1.0522.0) The release comes with a new Antimalware Engine Version, released to all Microsoft Security Essentials and Forefront Client Security, Forefront Endpoint Protection, Windows Intune Endpoint Protection customers. Microsoft Security Essentials is a simple to install, easy to use, and [...]
How to create bootable Windows 8 USB Stick using DISKPART
Gone are the days, when we used to burn CD and DVDs to install operating systems. Now all modern operating systems lets you install using PEN Drive / USB Storage Device / USB Stick. And this article describes step by step guide to format and create bootable Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 [...]
How to fix “Location is not available” in Windows 7
If your Windows has stuck with error Location is not available, the article may be able to help you! C:\\windows\\system32\\config\\systemprofile\\desktop refers to a location that is unavailable. It could be on a hard drive on this computer, or on a network. Check to make sure that the disk is properly inserted, or that you are [...]
How to run Turbo C++ on Windows Vista and 7
Over the past few days, I have been getting emails asking how to run Turbo C++ 3.0 in Windows Vista and 7. Because since the removal of NTVDM in Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows doens’t support full screen mode for DOS programs, because it has some compatibility glitches with Windows Aero UI. Turbo C++ was a [...]
How to mount/emulate ISO files in Windows XP/Vista/7
Mounting ISO files is the easiest way to access their data without burning CD/DVD. While Linux and Mac have native support for ISO files; in this article, I will cover what is an ISO file and how to mount them in Windows using freeware tools. FYI: Windows 8 has native support for ISO and VHD [...]
Microsoft to push newer IE on Windows XP/Vista/7
Ryan Gavin the General Manager for Internet Explorer Business and Marketing shared their plan to push latest and greatest version of IE to Windows consumers automatically. He said that they will start upgrading older Internet Explorer to newer version on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 via Windows Update in January 2012. “We want [...]
Windows Defender Offline Beta Released, Download Now
Microsoft has released an offline virus scanner i.e. Windows Defender Offline, that was initially introduced as Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper. Windows Defender Offline is a tool allowing you to download offline copy of Windows Defender (ISO format) and create a bootable CD/USB stick. Windows Defender Offline incorporates a latest version of Windows PE, which is [...]
Microsoft Security Essentials Beta is now available
Microsoft welcomes everyone to the Microsoft Security Essentials Beta program now. Earlier the company sent out invitations to early adopters to test upcoming version of Microsoft Security Essentials. This Beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials is marked 4.0.1111.0 and includes the following new features and enhancements to better help protect your PC from threats: Enhanced [...]
MSDN Forum Assistant/TechNet Forum Assistant now live in English
Microsoft Customer Services and Support shares MSDN Forum Assistant/TechNet Forum Assistant Windows gadgets. MSDN/TechNet Forum Assistant offer a convenient way for the forum users to read the forum recent threads and your own threads, it also makes it easy to create new threads and search in the forum. Features: Ask Questions – You can ask questions [...]
Join Windows Valley Forum and Win “7 copies of Windows 7″
Its 20-11-2011 today! It is an unique and we are making official announcement of Windows Valley Forum. We welcome everyone to the Windows Valley Forum! Our objective is to deliver solid instructional materials in a Q&A format. We are going follow a transparent approach to build a strong connection with members and continue through to enhance your computing [...]