Showing posts with label windows 10. Show all posts
Showing posts with label windows 10. Show all posts

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

How to Build Snip & Sketch Snip Desktop Shortcut in Windows 10?

The latest Windows 10 October 2018 Update introduced many new features which will be very useful for all the Windows 10 Users. Now, Microsoft also introduced a Snip & Sketch tool in their Windows 10 October Update for their Windows 10 users. It’s a new snipping tool to easily capturing the screenshots; this tool allows their users to interpret them.
As you probably know, you can open the Snip & Sketch snip just by clicking Screen snip tile in the Action Center. You can also open it by using the Windows logo + Shift + S shortcut keys on your keyboard. Although, using the keyboard keys is one of the shortest ways to open Snip & Sketch snip. If any users want to open the Snip & Sketch tool by using the Mouse, then you might want to create a desktop shortcut of the Snip & Sketch snip on the desktop screen for quick and easy access.
However, creating a Snip & Sketch app shortcut on the desktop is one of the easiest tasks anyone can create, but it launches the Snip & Sketch snip instead of the Snip & Sketch snip. If you want to create a shortcut to open Snip & Sketch snip instead of the app, then you need to create a shortcut to Screen snip instead of Snip & Sketch app.
Steps to Build Snip & Sketch Desktop Shortcut in Windows 10
Follow the below-given instructions in a given series to easily create a desktop shortcut to open Snip & Sketch snip in Windows 10. The steps are discussed below:
  1. Firstly, right-click on the Empty Spot on your desktop screen.
  2. Then, click on the ‘New’ option.
  3. Next, click on the ‘Shortcut’ option to open the Create Shortcut Wizard window.
  4. Under the location field section, copy and paste the given command:
  • ms-screen clip:?source=QuickActions
  1. After that, click on the ‘Next’ tab.
  2. Enter a name for the shortcut.
  3. Now, click on the close tab to create the shortcut on the desktop.
  4. Alternatively, right-click on the Snip & Sketch shortcut located on the desktop.
  5. Then, click on the Properties option.
  6. In the Web Document tab, click on the Change Icon button, and then select an icon for it.
  7. Then, click on the OK button.
  8. Next, click on the Apply button to change the icon.
Hopefully, after following the above-given instruction, you can create a desktop shortcut for Snip & Sketch snip.
Robert Coleman is a technology expert who loves to write blogs and articles about cybersecurity. He has been especially writing about the latest updates regarding mcafee.com/activate with an intention to develop the work experience of users across the globe. The blogs and articles he has written have been published in various popular e-magazines, blogs, and websites.

Monday, 26 November 2018

How to Change Netflix Download Folder Location in Windows 10?

Presently, Netflix is known as the most amazing video streaming all over the world. Its new feature provides us an ability to download or save all your favorite movies on your device. By its latest feature users can watch all downloaded videos offline without a constant internet connection. However, the size of the downloadable Netflix videos will completely depend on the length and duration of that video.
While an hour-long standard definition (SD) video files take almost about 1GB from your memory whereas the same video file will take up to 3 GB when it is in high-definition (HD), and any ultra HD video files can take almost up to 7 GB.
With the default settings, Netflix is installed on the drive where the Windows 10 is already installed. Actually, the problem with this setup is that Netflix always saves all the downloaded videos on the same drive.
This guide will show you that the default download location is for all of the movies and television shows. Follow the given below steps to easily change the location of downloaded Netflix videos on Windows 10.
Steps to Change Netflix Download Location in Windows 10
Before starting the process, we advise you to follow these steps in a series by doing this you cannot find any error and also take less time. The steps are discussed below:
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Go to Apps.
  3. Under Apps option, move to the Apps & Features option.
  4. An app list will appear on the screen, scroll down the list till you see Netflix option.
  5. Next, click on the Netflix entry to see Move and Uninstall option.
  6. Alternatively, click on the Move button.
  7. Now, select your preferred device where you want to save the Netflix app and Netflix downloads.
  8. Once confirmed that the drive selected by you has lots of free space.
  9. Again, click on the Move button to move the Netflix app.
Note: Now the app is automatically moved to the root of the selected drive. Now the Windows 10 will create its new folder which is called as WindowsApps available at the root of the drive and now move the Netflix app there. You cannot choose a folder under the selected drive as any new location.
Carl Smith is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

Tuesday, 30 October 2018

How to Disable Windows 10 Auto Arrange Setting

When you attempt to re-arrange the files and folders in File Explorer in your Windows 10 PC, then you will notice that the files and folders are automatically arranged. Older versions of Windows like XP and Vista has the feature to arrange and re-organize files within a folder. However, users cannot do so in Windows 10. However, do not fret. In this blog, we will talk about the ways to disable the auto arrange setting in Windows 10. Let’s get started.

Ways to turn off auto arrange in Windows 10

Disabling Auto Arrange Inside Folders in Windows 10
  1. Open the Run prompt by pressing the Windows and R keys simultaneously.
  2. Input regedit in the blank and click on OK.
  3. Now, in the Registry Editor, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareClassesLocal SettingsSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsShell.
  4. Simply right-click on the Bags folder.
  5. Select Delete from the pop-out menu.
  6. After that, head to the following:
  7. Right-click on the Bags folder.
  8. Click on Delete from the list of options.
  9. After that, pay a visit to HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsShellNoRoam.
  10. Right-click on the Bags sub-key.
  11. Select the Delete option from the menu.
  12. Click on the X button at the top right to close the Registry Editor.
  13. Launch the Task Manager by using the Control+Shift+Escape keyboard shortcut.
  14. Find Windows Explorer amongst the listing of processes.
  15. Now, hit the Restart button.
  16. Download the zipped file.
  17. After downloading, extract the files.
  18. Run it on the computer.
  19. Now, just reboot the computer.
The auto arrange setting is turned off now, and you are free to arrange files in the folder as you like.
How to disable Auto Arrange in File Explorer
  1. Launch the File Explorer and open any folder.
  2. Right-click on the blank area in the window.
  3. Select view from the pop-out menu.
  4. Ensure that the Auto arrange box is not checkmarked.
  5. If auto arrange is disabled then the items can get arranged however you wish.
  6. Head over to HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsShellNoRoam
  7. Right-click on Bags and delete it.
  8. Close the window.
  9. Press the Control+Shift+Escape keys to prompt the Task Manager.
  10. Find the Windows Explorer process.
  11. Click on Restart.
  12. Now, just download the zip folder.
  13. Extract all data from the folder.
  14. Run it on your computer.
  15. Restart the computer.
Robert Coleman is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Robert has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.

How to Fix 1603 Fatal Error Windows 10

The Windows Installer is a program which installs and removes the software from the computer system. But sometimes, the program doesn’t work correctly as it conflicts in the operating system. As a result, the Windows Installer doesn’t install any software and display the error called 1603 Fatal Error during installation. But there are some methods mentioned in the article to help you fix the 1603 error in Windows 10.

Ways to Troubleshoot 1603 Fatal Error Windows 10

Close Background Programs
Programs and software running in the background can affect the Windows Installer while it is installing the program on the computer. Close every program running on the system and proceed to follow the steps.
  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc key combination.
  2. Now the Task Manager will open in the system.
  3. Click the Processes tab from the upper toolbar.
  4. Now, close all software and programs running in the system.
  5. Click the program and proceed to click the End Process tab from the bottom.
Check If Software is Already Installed
If the system is showing the 1603 error in Windows 10, then you must ensure if the program is already installed or not. If not, then you must have installed the earlier version of the software in your system. To uninstall the previous version:
  1. Press window key + R and type appwiz.cpl in the Run program.
  2. It will open the Programs and Features folder.
  3. You must be seeing the list of all installed software and programs.
  4. Select the program and click Uninstall from the upper bar.
  5. If prompted then click the Yes tab to confirm the removal.
Ensure that Hard Drive has Space
First, check the system requirement of the program you are downloading and then check the space left in your Hard Drive.
  1. Click to open the File Explorer.
  2. From the left pane of the window, click This PC button.
  3. Now, the list of folders and drives will appear on the screen.
  4. Right click on the C: Drive.
  5. Select the Properties from the menu.
  6. Now click the General tab from the upper toolbar.
  7. The general tab will reveal the actual space occupied and space left in the C: Hard Drive.
Remove the Temporary Files
The 1603 error in Windows 10 can appear due to the temporary software files. Hence removing the temporary files is a significant task to perform for maintaining the performance of the computer.
  1. Open Cortana app in your Computer.
  2. Now, enter the Disk clean up in the search box.
  3. Click to open Disk Cleanup from the search results.
  4. When the Disk Cleanup pops up, then select C: drive from the drop-down menu.
  5. Click the Ok button to proceed in the process of clean up.
  6. Select the Temporary Files and Temporary Internet Files from the given options.
  7. You can also select the other options but select carefully. You cannot recover the removed files.
  8. Now, click Ok button and proceed to select Delete Files option.
The 1603 error is now resolved from your Windows 10 computer system. The methods are capable enough to solve the error so that the system can resume installing the programs. Hopefully, you have followed the methods thoroughly to remove the error and fixed the issue.
Carl Smith is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

Monday, 22 October 2018

Guide to Change Windows 10 Login Screen Background

Are you tired of your ordinary looking wallpaper on your Windows 10 PC? Don’t worry! This post is going to help you how you can change the Login Screen Background, in less than 10 seconds of your time.
You may find the Lock Screen customizable, but the Login Screen, where you usually type your password may refuse to change if you don’t know the exact process to do so.
Changing the Windows Login Screen background and desktop wallpaper can be done easily just by following the simple steps as given below.
Steps to change the Login Screen Background and desktop wallpaper on Windows 10
To change the Login Screen Background on Windows 10 PC, follow these steps:
  • Go to the “Settings.”
  • Tap “Personalization.”
  • Select the “Lock Screen” tab.
  • And tap “Show lock screen background picture on the sign-in screen.”
  • Here, to be able to change the background of your sign-in screen, go to the Windows Spotlight option and change the Login Screen Background.
Windows Spotlight: This option will give you all the fantastic background images from different beautiful places in the world.  Moreover, a Picture or Slideshow can also be selected for the background if you want your own friends’ photos or any other pictures that you just want to cherish on a daily basis by using it as your background on your Windows 10 PC. Remember that the image you select here is going to appear as both your lock screen background as well as your sign in the background.
Carl Smith is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

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