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Lenovo ThinkPad X390: Lenovo muddies the waters with an upgraded screen size

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Kareem Anderson

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While many who shop in the PC universe laud the selection choices the myriad of manufacturers offer, the comes a time when even a niche offering has to be called into question and I think Lenovo just stumbled across that threshold with the Thinkpad X390.

For Thinkpad fans, the X390 might feel like a bit of a head-scratcher as Lenovo’s numeric scheme would imply a rather significant jump from last year’s X280 model.

However, it seems Lenovo is justifying the leap by doing more than a simple chip and GPU swap, but instead, redesigning the display parameters to support an all-new 13.3 – inch screen in its relative 12-inch frame and this new design is where the company will need to explain why buyers will now have to choose between the X390 or it other, very similar ThinkPad T490 lineup.

Prior to the upgraded display, the X-series represented a portable post netbook device that became Lenovo’s smallest screen offering at the time. At 12.5-inches, the X280 easily became the device developers would use to spin up VMs for remote work environments for visiting guest or multi-user hotspots for open office use.

Now it seems in keeping up with the times and users demand, Lenovo has expanded the screen, reduced the bezels and refreshed the internals but to the detriment of offering a clear distinction in its product line.

Taking a break from the continuing convolution of the product line, Lenovo has actually done a decent job art offering another decent ThinkPad device.

3rd Party USB-C Protection and Battery Performance

The new X390 (my review unit) comes with an Intel Core i5 (8th generation) processors with Thunderbolt 3 and “Anti-Fry” protection as well as rapid charge support out of the box. Lenovo’s Anti-Fry protection is something new USB-C converts will appreciate as it helps guard against 3rd party cables from sending compromising voltage to the device. Anti-Fry is something other companies such as late-to-the game Microsoft should invest in with their upcoming projects.

Following its lineage of “long-lasting” battery performance, the X390 also comes with Rapid Charge to help top off those quick access moments of work. Personally, I found this to be table stakes as most manufacturers are already offering this feature, and the amount of time to get an 80% charge seemed to be pretty standard. In the end, the X390 lasted shy of 7 hours under my standard workload and about 2 and a half hours shorter than the T490 and hour shy of its predecessor the X280 surprisingly.

With a larger panel to power, the 48Wh battery that came in the X280 just isn’t enough to power the X390 the same way. While my workload differed day to day, many of the variables remained the same from brightness level to time off of a charger. It should be noted that I enrolled the X390 into the Windows 10, Office 365 and Skype Insider programs as well as used the new Chromium Edge browser as my only internet portal. I suspect anyone making use of Chrome, those numbers my shrink even further.

Build quality and Display

The X390 comes with the same mil-spec designed previous ThinkPad devices have become synonymous with, including the matte black magnesium bottom chassis as well as a reinforced carbon-fiber plastic lid or a reinforced glass-fiber lid (offered as alternative lid option in some regions.) Despite Lenovo’s claim of a slimming of the chassis by 5%, the X390 feels about as heavy as last years model.

Speaking of the display, which is arguably the biggest change from the X280, Lenovo is offering up to four different options for configurations that include an HD TN (1366×786), FHD (1920×1080), QHD (2560×1440) and a 4K UHD (3240×2160).

For the model I tested, I got the 13.3 FHD with a measly 300 nits of brightness, but supports an Anti-Glare coating and 10-point multitouch, despite the X390 hinge set up only folds back 180-degrees.

While the bezels were reduced on the X390, Lenovo still increased the overall size of the laptop which means the devices is now roughly as bigs as other PCs in the company’s lineup and being offered at roughly the same price now.

With a slightly larger chassis, Lenovo only iteratively updated its already outstanding keyboard, in the best ways by increasing the area of the touchpad and supporting Microsoft’s arguably better Precision Touch drivers. For more precise movement, Lenovo also packs the iconic red “nipple” (aka TrackPoint) in the lower center of the keyboard.

Summary

As I do with almost all ThinkPad reviews, I apply the caveat that these devices are rarely sold as individual purchases and will likely go through some IT Admin’s budgeting portfolio before an end-user gets the final product.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad, All-in-Ones, Yoga’s and Legion laptops are the devices most consumers and tech enthusiasts will come into contact with on a regular digital or physical store shelf.

With that being said, this ThinkPad X390 doesn’t stray too far from its X280 predecessor despite the numbering convention implying that it might. The X390 sports the same great build quality, I/O selection, communication and security features and color accurate displays as most modern ThinkPads. The device runs relatively cool and quiet unless installing a new Insider build, charging a below 10% battery or a photo editor while also working on six Excel docs chalked full of macros.

As mentioned prior, the only real downside to the X390 is that Lenovo offers the ThinkPad T490 which comes in at $846.75 with a slightly larger screen in a relatively small housing.

Obviously, Lenovo has the telemetry on how well their new line up of its devices should fare but I personally think the company needs to streamline its lineup. In the meantime, the X390 looks and feels like a modest upgrade over the X280 equipped with up to 16GB DDR4-2400 memory and a 512GB SSD it’ll make for a solid workstation for most employees but doesn’t move the excitement meter in either direction.

Star Wars Battlefront II video game to get special item unlocks every week this month

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

The Star Wars Battlefront II video game will be getting a month-long celebration of the Prequel Era movies and TV series this month with weekly in-game quests that will reward players with exclusive items that can’t be obtained anywhere else.

These rare items include new animated victory poses and dialogue lines for Darth Maul, Yoda, Obi-Wan, and General Grievous which can be unlocked and claimed after certain tasks are met by the community.

For example, if the entire Battlefront II playerbase performs a certain amount of kills with Darth Maul between July 11th and the 20th, a new victory pose will be unlocked. If the community performs an unspecified number of chokes on opponents within that timeframe, the new voice line will be made available.

Specific details on each quest is said to be revealed before each event begins so the exact number of required kills and chokes have yet to be revealed. What is known is the character poses and lines that will be given away each week.

Here’s the confirmed list:

July 11th – 20th: Darth Maul
July 18th – 27th: Obi-Wan Kenobi
July 25th – August 4th: General Grievous
August 1st – August 11th: Yoda

Every Wednesday in July will also be a Double XP event where players can earn more experience in all game modes for all characters, troopers, and vehicles.

Star Wars Battlefront II is really kicked things up a notch with its updates recently. Last month saw the addition of Droideka, new hero skins, a new vehicle for the clone army, and Naboo to the Capital Supremacy game mode. Little is known about future content but it has been confirmed that the planet Felucia will be coming soon and hints of Padme and Ahsoka have been found in the game files.

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Edge Dev Channel build 77.0.211.2 is now live with new PDF Read Aloud feature

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Build 77.0.211.2 is now live for Edge Insiders on the Developer Channel. This latest build introduces the a variety of new features like the Read Aloud option for PDFs, SafeSearch for Bing searches, added security for payment card data, and support for the HEVC decoder.

Here’s the full release notes:

New features and behavior:

Read Aloud enabled for PDFs

Enable secure receipt of payment card data.

Enable Application Reputation from SmartScreen by default

Fix to support Dolby audio on Windows 8.

Family safety feature has a flag in edge://flags.

Direct launch for ClickOnce applications has been enabled.

Support for HEVC decoder has been added.

Enable Windows Defender Application Guard by default

Now we sort extensions into “From Microsoft Store” and “From other store” categories

Added “Recent” category in History management page

Disabled InPrivate browsing for profiles managed by Family Settings

Added tracking prevention under a flag in edge://flags.

Added ability to Save pages as MHTML from reading view

Work to support single sign on (SSO) and Azure Active Directory (AAD)

Work to support DRM in PDF

Localization into 11 languages (more coming)

Enabling SmartScreen on macOS by default

Enabling SafeSearch functionality for all Bing searches.

Support for keyboard shortcuts for extensions.

Fixes for improved reliability:

Fix for TouchBar on macOS when in YouTube fullscreen mode.

Multiple fixes to sync engine

Improved the crash reporting and uploading

Fixed a crash on URL load

Fixed an error when sync was turned off and on repeatedly.

Fixed a crash when trying to write to a read only date attribute

Fixed a crash when moving tab between two windows on separate screens.

Fixed a crash that occurred when sync occurred before sign-on completed

Fixed a crash that occurs on some navigation requests.

Fixed a crash on pop-up windows

Fixed crash on launch of Microsoft Edge of macOS Sierra and High Sierra versions

Enabled ability to automatically repair extensions by default.

Fixed an issue with guest more support on privacy and services settings page.

Fixed crash on launch of Microsoft Edge of macOS

Fixes for improved behavior:

Improvements to dark mode in various controls and pages

Select the last used Chrome profile by default when importing from Chrome.

Move multiple controls to Fluent UI

Improve the cleanup logic in the installer

Limit New Tab Page content for Education SKUs and Windows 10s.

Fixes to new WebView control rendering

Fixes for importing defaults from Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer

Fixes for Reading View toolbar

Fixes for importing pinned tabs and settings during First Run Experience

Fix to use user preference for font size rather than preset default.

Automatically move keyboard focus to address bar after First Run Experience

Fixed the swipe gesture for History on macOS

Fixed the sync icon badge on the user flyout.

Audio offload fixes to improve performance and battery life.

The Dev Channel typically gets a new Microsoft Edge test build once a week but this will be the first one in a fortnight due to many Microsoft employees taking several days off last week for the July 4th celebrations.

The Canary Channel also received a new build today. That update added the light and dark theme settings to Microsoft’s upcoming new browser.

Are you an Edge Insider or are you simply waiting for the proper release of the new Edge browser? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and then follow us on Twitter for more Microsoft app news.

Minecraft video game updates with sound and gameplay improvements

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

A new update for the popular Minecraft video game is now available for Windows 10 and consoles such as Microsoft’s Xbox One.

This latest update, which brings the Bedrock (multi-platform) version of Minecraft to Version 1.12.0, features a host of improvements and bug fixes.

Most-notable is the increase in volume and occurrence of the ambient mob sounds, the addition of Wandering Trader sounds, the Store being renamed as Marketplace, new permission settings for Realm owners, and improved game performance near villages and when opening inventory.

Here’s the official list of changes made with this update. The full release notes, which are too long to include on this page, can be read here.

Increased the frequency and volume of the ambient mob sounds made during raids, to make them easier to locate

Added new Wandering Trader sounds (MCPE-41191)

Updated the main menu splash text

Updated the default main menu panorama from Aquatic to Village & Pillage

The “Store” button on the main menu has been renamed to “Marketplace”

Realm owners can now set relevant permissions for players invited to their Realm

Default settings can be set for all new members entering a Realm

The owner can set permissions for an invited player to either visitor, member or operator

When resetting a world, or uploading a new world, already set permissions stay in place

Minecraft continues to receive updates on a very regular basis. Last month it was announced that the game would be getting a revamp of its combat system in the near future while new skin packs were added based on Disney’s Toy Story movies.

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How can I enable Windows Spell Checker in Google Chrome?

Posted on July 9, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

Microsoft is currently working on an exciting new feature for Chromium browsers. Windows Spell Checker support is now available on Google Chrome and all the other Chromium-based web browsers.

Microsoft is really working hard to add new features to Chromium Edge. Some of the latest additions are Google Earth support, video info overlay, and a new search box.

Furthermore, the tracking prevention feature blocks malicious trackers in Microsoft Edge.

A new commit confirmed that the tech giant is now adding support for Windows Spellchecker to Chromium browsers.

As a quick reminder, a built-in spellchecker named Hunspell speller is already available in Chromium. OpenOffice, Opera, and other browsers currently use the Hunspell speller.

Microsoft describes the Windows Spell Checker feature as follows:

We need to implement platform agnostic interfaces to integrate windows spellchecker into Chromium. We also need to refactor some code to enable runtime switch between Windows spellchecker and hunspell spellchecker.

As a part of these efforts, Microsoft is currently implementing the SpellCheckHostChromeImpl and spellcheck platform interface. If you are interested in giving it a try, follow the steps listed below.

Steps to enable Windows spell checker in Google Chrome

Before moving on to the next step, you need to make that you have installed Google Chrome Canary version 77.0.3847.0. T

he Windows spell checker is only available on this build.

Navigate to the start menu and open Google Chrome.
Now go to the address bar and type the following code to open the experimental flags configuration page: chrome://flags
Navigate to the top of the screen and use the search bar to find the flag named Use the Windows OS spellchecker. Alternatively, you can paste the following link in the address bar to speed up the process. chrome://flags/#win-use-native-spellchecker
You will see that the feature is by default disabled in Chrome Canary. You can use the drop-down menu available besides the flag to enable the spell checker feature.
Finally, click the drop-down menu and click enabled.

Now you should restart your system to apply the latest settings. The spell checker should now work in the browser.

Windows spell checker in Google Chrome is still a work in progress and Microsoft is currently working to improve its capabilities.

We expect to see a better version in the final release very soon. There are many third-party spell checkers that work with Chromium browsers.

However, this built-in feature is expected to provide users with better results.

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Chrome lets thousands of trackers spy on you. Is there a safe alternative?

Posted on July 9, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

Many users already know that privacy on the internet is somewhat relative, but it seems that Chrome takes this to a whole new level.

“Google’s web browser has become spy software“, said a Washington Post journalist in a recent article.

Over a recent week of Web surfing, I peered under the hood of Google Chrome and found it brought along a few thousand friends. Shopping, news and even government sites quietly tagged my browser to let ad and data companies ride shotgun while I clicked around the Web.

This is hardly news for people, as one Reddit user said:

Sorry to tell you this but Google’s web browser has always been spy software.

Also, another Reddit user said that the browser‘s spying capabilities are nothing compared to an Android phone with Google Play. For example, Google knows your location when you search something on Chrome, even if your location sharing is disabled.

Moreover, Chrome is becoming more and more intelligent and it is known that Google unified users accounts to a single profile.

This attitude helps companies to predict your decisions, such as where will you go on a vacation or what will you buy.

Is there a better option?

Yes, there is. For example, Firefox still uses Google as the default search engine, but Mozilla doesn’t collect your data as Google does (at least from what we know).

Also, the privacy features that Firefox will soon receive indicate that Mozilla has an anti-tracking approach.

Fortunately, the web browsing world doesn’t stop at Chrome, Firefox, Opera One and others.

In terms of privacy, UR Browser is the safest browser out there. This is a lightweight and user-friendly browsing tool that comes with an entirely new notion of surfing the internet.

Not convinced about UR Browser? Read our comprehensive review to find out more about it!

So, if you’re worried about user data privacy while surfing the web, make sure to use a privacy-focused browser.

The good news in all this Chrome spying on users story is that Google started implementing new user data privacy features. For example, Chrome’s new Privacy Mode relies on DuckDuckGo to protect your data.

All in all, if users keep on switching to privacy-focused browsers, Google has no choice but to comply with users’ demands.

What’s your take on Chrome‘s spying capabilities? Let us know in the comments section below.

If you want to keep your data safe while browsing the internet, you may also want to check out these guides:

Remote Desktop plagued by black screen issues on Windows 10 [FIX]

Posted on July 9, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

Microsoft released Windows 10 version 1903 in May. The much-awaited feature update was affected by many bugs in its early days.

For example, many users experienced various issues and error codes during the installation process.

However, you are wrong if you think that all of these issues have been resolved by now. Indeed, Microsoft fixed many of them as a part of the recent cumulative updates. Unfortunately, many Windows 10 users are still reporting new issues on Microsoft’s forums.

Recently, someone reported that Windows 10 May 2019 Update is affected by black screen issues. The bug often occurs when users enable Remote Desktop connections.

I upgraded my secondary machine from 1809 to 1903. When I access it now using Remote Desktop all I get is a black screen in the RDP windows. I then upgraded my primary machine to 1903 hoping that would help, but no. Fortunately I also have GoToAssist installed so I was able to log into the secondary machine that way and checked for updates, still no help. Finally I reverted it back to 1809 and Remote Desktop once again works. I could keep using GoToAssist but RDP over my local LAN is much faster.

It is not the first time that this issue is reported on Windows forums. Many users running Windows 10 v1903 confirmed that they have experienced a similar problem when trying to connect to Remote Desktop.

If you’re tired of black screen issues on Remote Desktop, try these alternative remote desktop software.

Microsoft’s employee, Denis Gundarev confirmed that this is a known issue. According to him, the issue is caused by some of the old display drivers.

Display drivers report some of their capabilities upon load. In previous Windows versions this reported data wasn’t used or verified. Because of that, some of the old versions of the legacy display driver may report invalid data and it would be ignored. Starting with Windows 10 1903 RDP uses this data to initialize the session.

Microsoft confirmed its engineers are working on a permanent fix. Meanwhile, you should contact your hardware manufacturer to update your display driver.

You can also follow this step-by-step guide to resolve the problem. Once you are done with the process, the bug should be fixed in no time.

Comment down below if you have also experienced this issue.

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The Module MSCOMCTL.OCX Failed to Load [Fix]

Posted on July 9, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

Users have reported encountering this error message The module mscomctl.ocx failed to load when they tried restarting their domain on Windows Server.

This error can cause a lot of problems, as not being able to restart the service also means you can’t get access to the data stored on your server.

This error message appears when multiple applications are using the same .ocx file. When one of the apps is removed from your PC, then the .ocx file gets removed as well. This error code also appears when the incorrect .ocx file is being used or placed in the wrong directory.

In this article, we will explore a quick fix relating to this issue!

How do I fix The module mscomctl.ocx failed to load error?

1. Replace the MSCOMCTL.OCX file

Download MSCOMCTL.OCX.
Move the .ocx file to the location of the program you’re having issues with.
If step 2 doesn’t solve the issue, move the MSCOMCTL.OCX file to the system directory (C:\Windows\System32).
Check to see if this fixes your issue.
If the issue persists, please follow the next method.

In order to avoid the error message we described above, it is recommended that you replace the file with another version when mscomctl.ocx is missing.

2. Register MSCOMCTL.OCX using PowerShell(Admin)

First, move the MSCOMCTL.OCX file to the following location: C:\Windows\sysWOW64
Press Windows + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
Inside the PowerShell window, type the following command: regsvr32 c:\windows\sysWOW64\mscomct2.ocx
Press Enter and wait for the process to complete.

In this guide, we explored the reasons behind The module mscomctl.ocx failed to load error, and the methods listed earlier will surely help you move past this problem.

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We would love to know if this guide helped you solve your issue. Please feel free to let us know if it did by using the comment section found below.

Latest Chrome Canary build adds light or dark theme settings

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft is bringing a manual toggle for the light/dark mode setting to its new Chromium-based Edge Insider browser (via Neowin). The toggle has already made its way to the Canary channel, allowing users to change the theme straight from within the browser settings.

Dark mode in the Edge Insider browser isn’t entirely new, as the browser already could adjust the theme mode automatically based on the system settings on either Windows 10 or macOS. However, now users can choose the theme manually, or leave it on automatic if they prefer. This setting is especially useful on older versions of Windows, namely 7 and 8.1, which don’t natively support dark mode.

Those who have the Canary version of the browser (currently at 77.0.213.1) can try the new feature now. With any luck, we could see it reach the Dev version soon, which provides a slightly more stable experience than the Canary builds. Do you prefer the light theme of Chromium Edge, or do you prefer being on the dark site? Feel free to leave your thought down in the comments area below.

Failed to Contact The Steam Product Key Server [Fix]

Posted on July 9, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

Failed to contact the Steam product key server error can appear if you try to play a Steam game offline.

This error can be rather annoying, and it can prevent you from playing certain games offline. However, there’s a way to fix this problem.

Why am I getting Failed to contact the Steam product key server error?

The game you’re trying to start isn’t available for offline play.
You haven’t run the game online at least one time.
There are issues with your Steam account.

How can I fix Failed to contact the Steam product key server error?

1. Make sure the game is available to play offline

Not all games are available for offline play in Steam.
In order to play a certain game offline, you need to check if this option is available.
This varies from game to game, and some developers keep allowing you to play their games offline while others don’t.
If the game doesn’t have offline play feature enabled by default, there’s not much you can do.

2. Run the game online at least once

Make sure that you have an active Internet connection.
Log in to Steam and go to your Library.
Start the game you wish to play while online.
After a few minutes of gameplay, turn the game off.
The game will now be available for offline play.

3. Wait or contact Steam support/developers

In some instances, this problem can occur due to issues with the server.
If that’s so, try waiting for an hour or so or for 24h.
In case the problem is still there, contact Steam support or the game developer.

Sometimes contacting the developers might be the best way to fix this issue, so don’t hesitate to contact them.

4. Set up a temporary Steam account

Set up a new Steam account.
Try to launch the game from the new account.
Uplay client should now start, and you’ll be able to play the game.

NOTE

This is just a workaround, and it only works with UPlay games or games that use third-party launchers.

There you go, four quick and simple solutions that might help you fix Failed to contact the Steam product key server error.

This isn’t the only issue you can encounter, and we have already covered Steam content servers unreachable error in the past.

If these solutions worked for you, please let us know in the comments section below.

How to customise the contents of Windows 10’s File History backups

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Windows 10 retains the File History backup feature which was introduced with Windows 8. File History saves copies of your files periodically, giving you the ability to go back in time and recover earlier versions.

By default, File History is configured to backup a set of commonly used folders. After you enable the feature, you’ll find your libraries and user profile folders are automatically copied to your backup destination. If you want to add more directories to the backup, read on to be shown how.

File History is one of Windows’ features which still has its settings spread across the Settings app and the traditional Control Panel. Only the Settings app contains the option to add extra folders to your backup – the Control Panel won’t even update to show you’ve included the new locations.

Open the Settings app from the Start menu and click the “Update and security” category. Choose the Backup page from the sidebar. We’ll assume you’ve already setup File History; if not, toggle the “Automatically back up my files” button to enable the feature.

Click the “More options” link on the Backup page. Here, you can customise File History’s operation. Under “Back up these folders,” you’ll see a list of the locations which are included in your backup. Click the “Add a folder” button to add another directory.

Repeat the process to add further directories. We recommend including any folders which contain personal files, as well as folders which store application configuration files (these are usually C:ProgramData and C:Users%userprofile%AppData). Click the “Back up now” button at the top of the page to immediately run the backup and copy the new files.

The rest of the options on this page let you finetune File History’s operation. You can change the backup schedule, restrict File History’s disk usage on the backup drive, or blacklist folders with the “Exclude these folders” section at the bottom of the page.

Some of these options are also available through the File History page in the Control Panel. However, we recommend using the Settings app to manage File History. The Control Panel interface is dated and doesn’t expose all the available options. In addition, some changes made in the Settings app (such as extra backup folders) aren’t reflected in the Control Panel, which could lead to confusion if you need to adjust the options in the future.

Microsoft is retiring these 6 classic Windows XP, ME, and 7 video games soon

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft has confirmed in a new forum post (via MSPU) that they will be retiring all of their Microsoft Internet Games titles which were released on the older Windows XP, ME, and 7 operating systems.

The six video games being affected are Internet Backgammon (XP/ME, 7), Internet Checkers (XP/ME, 7), Internet Spades (XP/ME, 7), Internet Hearts (XP/ME), Internet Reversi (XP/ME), and MSN Go (7).

Windows XP and ME users will lose access to these titles on July 31st this year, which is just three weeks away, while Windows 7 users will have until January 22nd next year.

“We truly appreciate all the time and passion you’ve put into Microsoft Internet Games. This has been a great community,” the official post reads. “However, the time has come for us, along with our hardware and software partners, to invest our resources towards more recent technologies so that we can continue to deliver great new experiences.”

With most people having made the jump to Windows 10, and Microsoft having already released a variety of newer video games for casual players in the Microsoft Store, it’s unlikely that these six classic games had a large enough playerbase to justify continued support. Those who are still playing will likely be disappointed though.

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Xbox One’s Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle video game features 40+ playable characters

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

The Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle Upgrade Pack is out now on Microsoft’s Xbox One family of consoles. This new release comes with the main Attack on Titan 2 video game plus a large number of downloadable content (DLC) that adds playable storylines from the first three seasons of the popular anime series, over 40 new characters, new gear, and a new Territory Recovery game mode.

Gamers who buy this release before August 1st will also get a variety of extra costumes for customizing characters in-game.

Here’s the official store description:

Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle Upgrade Pack contains the latest content for the tactical hunting action series based on the hit anime series Attack on Titan.

Includes the stories from seasons 1~3 of the anime!

More than 40 playable characters join the battle!

Experience the thrilling action of “ODM Gear”!

New equipment “Thunder Spear” and “Anti-personnel Omni-directional Mobility Gear” have been added!

The new mode “Territory Recovery Mode” has been added!

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Telegram app updates on Windows 10 with new animated sticker feature

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

The official Windows 10 Telegram app updated to Version 1.7.13 earlier today, adding Telegram’s new animated stickers in addition to support for strikethrough and underline text formatting.

These new animated stickers use the .TGS file format which allows for high quality images and 60 frames per second for each sticker. Like Telegram’s regular stickers, anyone can create and upload their own animated stickers for use either personally or for use by the general public.

Here’s the official release notes:

Send ultra-lightweight high-quality animated stickers to express emotion with motion.

Receive animated stickers instantly on any connection at just 20-30 KB per sticker.

Enjoy smooth animations at 60 frames per second.

Create new animated sets and upload them to @stickers for everybody to use.

Try out these sample stickers: t.me/addstickers/hotcherry

Use strikethrough and underline formatting

Telegram’s previous updates added other options for chats in addition to the new location-based communication tool.

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IP Helper Service is Not Running: How to Turn it on

Posted on July 8, 2019October 4, 2023 by Tashreef Shareef

At times, you may see Windows flashing IP helper event error saying that the IP helper service is not running.

This can cause various problems such as unreachable IP address, and in today’s guide, we’re going to show you the best ways to fix this problem.

What is the IP helper service?

IP Helper is designed to help with the administration of the local computer.
It allows applications to retrieve information regarding network configuration.
IP Helper provides notifications to the application when a network configuration change is detected.

How do I turn on IP helper?

1. Set DHCP Client to Automatic

Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
Type services.msc and press OK to the Service window.
In the Services window, search for DHCP Client.
Right-click on DHCP Client and select Properties.
Make sure the startup type is set to Automatic. If not, click the drop-down menu and select Automatic.
Click Apply and OK to save the changes.
Next, look for WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service. Right-click on it and select Properties.
Make sure the Startup type is set to Manual. If not, click the drop-down menu and select Manual.
Click on Apply and OK to save the changes.
In the same Services window, right-click on IP Helper and select Properties and check if you can set it to Automatic.

2. Boot into Safe Mode for Diagnosis

Click on Start.
Now press and hold the Shift key and click on Power > Restart.
The computer will restart again and show the Choose an Option screen.
Click on Troubleshoot and then select Advanced Options.
Go to Startup Settings and click on Restart.
The computer will restart again and show multiple options. Press F4 or 4 to boot into Safe Mode or preferably F5 or 5 to boot into Safe Mode with Networking.
After the restart check if the IP Helper error still appears or if you are able to restart it from the services.
If you are able to restart it successfully or if the error does not appear, you may have a third-party program that is creating a conflict with the service.

Finding the conflicting program

Finding conflicting software can be a tricky task. Your best bet is to check if you have installed any software recently and try to uninstall it. Or try to perform a System Restore using Restore Point option to restore your PC to an earlier point.
Programs that are known to create IP Helper issues are game-boosting software or Game boost modes offered by antivirus software like Bitdefender etc.
So, if your antivirus has a game profile or game boost mode, disable it. Also, uninstall any game-boosting software that you might be using. The same is the case with Drive booster from IObit etc.
If the issue persists, temporarily disable the antivirus and then try to restart the IP Helper service.

As you can see, it’s relatively simple to fix the IP helper service is not running error message on your PC, as long as you follow our guides.

If you want to learn more about IP addresses, we have a great guide on how to find IP address on your PC, so be sure to read it.

What methods did you use to fix this error? Let us know in the comments below!

Microsoft Internet Games supports for Windows XP/7 ends next year

Posted on July 8, 2019December 19, 2019 by Milan Stanojevic

Microsoft recently announced its plans to end support for Microsoft Internet Games on Windows XP, Windows ME, and Windows 7 next year.

This news was pretty shocking for many Windows fans because, let’s admint it, we’ve all have been playing these games for years. Microsoft explains in a recent post:

We truly appreciate all the time and passion you’ve put into Microsoft Internet Games. This has been a great community. However, the time has come for us, along with our hardware and software partners, to invest our resources towards more recent technologies so that we can continue to deliver great new experiences. Current players may enjoy the games until the dates above, when game services will cease, and the games listed will no longer be playable.

The company made it clear that support for Microsoft Internet Games services on Windows 7 ends on January 22, 2020. As a quick reminder, this is the date when the big M will officially end support for the good old Windows 7 OS as well.

Moreover, Windows XP and ME users can have some extra time to enjoy these games until July 31, 2019. According to the post, Microsoft plans to end support for these popular games on all three platforms.

Internet Backgammon (Windows XP/ME, 7)
Internet Checkers (Windows XP/ME, 7)
Internet Spades (Windows XP/ME, 7)
Internet Hearts (Windows XP/ME)
Internet Reversi (Windows XP/ME)
MSN Go (Windows 7)

Most of these games were used for educational purposes back then. As kids, many of us learned to use basic mouse functions by playing Solitaire.

Speaking of Solitaire, here are some of the best Solitaire games that you can play in 2019.

Moving Further, Spades and Checkers helped students to improve their IQ level. Most importantly, these games were free from any type of violence. We can see that today many online games promote violence among young kids.

Don’t worry, you can find many alternatives to these games by doing a quick search on the Microsoft Store.

You can find thousands of games by typing “Solitaire” or “Spades” on the Store.

What’s your favorite childhood game on Windows XP or Windows 7? Comment below.

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Steam games fail to launch with error 0x800f0805 [QUICK FIX]

Posted on July 8, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

Many gaming platforms have emerged during the past few years. However, the gaming community has always preferred the Steam/Windows 10 combo.

Steam‘s library offers a huge variety of popular titles and games that attract towards the platform. However, there are some players who reported that some games fail to launch on their systems.

Oftentimes, the games fail to launch with the error code 0x800F0805.

Bought the game from the steam sale, saw some issues online after but don’t know if this is the same problem? Game won’t start and initialization fails after the error code, tried loading from the expansions too but no luck. Is the my computer or the game? Can’t find much about the error code online. Any help would be appreciated. 🙂

This situation is frustrating for many gamers because there is no workaround to fix the bug.

Steps to fix error 0x800f0805 on Steam

1. Verify the integrity of your game files

Many such issues occur when the installation files are either corrupted or some of them are missing. Therefore, you need to verify the integrity of game files in such cases.

During this process, Steam compares the files downloaded on your system to those available on the game servers. When a file is missing or corrupted, it is downloaded again on your PC.

There are some simple steps that you need to follow to fix the issue.

Reboot your Windows 10 PC and launch the Steam game engine.
Navigate to the Library section and find your game.
Now right-click on the specific game and click Properties.
Go to the Local files tab and hit the Verify integrity of game files button.
Steam will start the game verification process. You may need to wait for a few minutes.

Finally, reboot your system and launch the game again. The game should now start without any issues.

You can automatically repair corrupted files on Windows 10 with these software solutions.

2. Update your graphics drivers

Sometimes, outdated graphics drives prevent games from running on your system. If you have not updated your graphics drivers yet, you should install the latest version now.

Otherwise, your games may fail to initialize or launch properly.

For more information on how you can update outdated drivers, check out this step-by-steps guide.

3. Reinstall the game

If none of the above-mentioned solutions worked, you need to uninstall the game, delete relevant files on your system, and redownload the game.

Have you experienced any such issues on your system? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Found unauthorized changes on the firmware [QUICK FIX]

Posted on July 8, 2019October 4, 2023 by Madalina Dinita

Have you recently tried to boot up your computer but before anything else you get hit by the message System Found Unauthorized Changes on the Firmware?

We know this might be frustrating, but there is no need to panic. We found a few solutions and possible reasons for this that we will share with you in the next article.

My system found unauthorized changes on the firmware

1. System restore point

Insert the Windows installation media and boot from it in the beginning.
In the first window that pops up, press Repair your computer.
After the tool scans your operating system, it will give you the option to Restore to a previous point.
After that, follow the steps in the prompt and select a system restore point dated before the occurrence of the issue.

However, by using this method, it is likely that you will encounter the issue again after a while.

It is advisable that you do not update your operating system for a while until a new fixed version occurs.

Are you still stuck on the Boot screen with the Unauthorized changes error? Resetting your system should help.

2.Disable the Secure Boot

In order to do so, you will need to access your BIOS or UEFI settings. Doing this can be slightly different, depending on the motherboard. If you are having trouble with accessing BIOS, you can read more about how to do it by accessing this link.
After you manage to access the BIOS/UEFI, you will need to search for a Boot section. Under it, you should find an option called Secure Boot. As soon as you find it, you will have to change the OS Type to Other OS.
This way, your Secure Boot should be disabled and your startup should work flawlessly.

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Xbox Game Pass is fair for developers, these Gamelab panelists agree

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Two years after Xbox Game Pass made its debut on Xbox One, Microsoft’s gaming subscription service has recently launched on PC with a catalog of over 100 games. Xbox Game Pass was preceded by other services from Sony and EA, but it seems that Microsoft’s initiative is the one that had the biggest impact on the video games industry so far.

During a panel hosted by GameIndustry.biz at Gamelab 2019, several developers have voiced their enthusiasm about Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft never really discussed how it was remunerating developers and publishers who agreed to release their games on Xbox Game Pass, but it’s clear the Redmond giant definitely has the resources to bring several AAA games on the catalog. In recent months, we’ve seen recent blockbuster games such as Shadow of the Tomb Raider or Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus join Xbox Game Pass, and Metro Exodus, a game that was an Epic Games Store exclusive on PC is also playable with the new Xbox Game Pass for PC.

We may never get details about Microsoft’s deals with game publishers, but Fredrik Wester, Executive Chairman of the Board at Paradox Interactive and one of the panellists at Gamelab 2019 referred to Spotify and Netflix to explain the different business models that subscription services can use. The Spotify business model, where artists get more money depending on their song’s popularity may be more interesting for live service games, but Microsoft apparently opted for personalized deals with developers and publishers.

“Spotify pays you depending on how many times your song is played,” Wester said. “Netflix pays you a fixed fee, depending on what it thinks your TV series is worth. They are fundamentally different things, and that’s what you see [with Game Pass] as well.

“OnLive, for example, they said, ‘You can have your game on our service, we’re going to attract a lot of customers, and we’re going to deliver you money based on how many hours people play your game.’

“Now, at Paradox we love that business model, because people play our games for 3,000 or 4,000 hours… While the Game Pass model — to us — is still a decent model, but we think we’re not getting paid enough, because people play our games more than they play very single-player, narrative-driven games.”

Even though the Netflix-like business model may not be ideal in the “game as a service era,” it still seems like third-party studios interested in Xbox Game Pass can still strike some pretty good deals with Microsoft. Dino Patti, Co-Founder and former CEO of Playdead and now Executive producer and Co-Founder of Jumpship said during the panel that Microsoft understands what developers really need.

“For me — and I might be a bit biased — but I think the way the business is with Game Pass is the first time subscription is what could be considered fair for developers,” he added. “All other business models that have been suggested with subscriptions have never worked out, because they didn’t know what developers actually need.
“With Game Pass, Microsoft is doing it correctly, I feel, for the developers.”

Game subscription services are still quite new in the video games industry, but the competition is already heating with the upcoming launch of Ubisoft’s Uplay+, Apple Arcade and Google Stadia this Fall. According to Wester, this is a great opportunity for game developers and publishers to make more money. “People are throwing money at everything, and if you can’t make money today in the games industry then you probably will never be able to make money, ever, in this industry — if you’re an established company, because new companies always struggle,” he explained.

VLAN ID is Missing in Windows 10: How to Fix it

Posted on July 8, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

If your VLANs ID, or the tab altogether, is missing in Windows 10, you’ve come to the right place. The problem has been faced by many and is usually a result of outdated drivers, misconfigured network settings, or missing components.

In this quick guide, we’re going to list the troubleshooting steps you need to follow in order to solve things when VLAN ID is missing in Windows 10.

What can I do if the VLAN ID is missing in Windows 10?

1. Make sure .NET Framework 2.0 is installed on your PC

Press Windows + R to open Run, type regedit, and then press Enter.
Navigate to the following location inside Registry Editor:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP
Check the subkey values from the right-side panel. If you can see version 2.0 listed, restart the computer and verify whether the problem is not resolved.

A missing .NET Framework often results in issues with the VLAN ID in Windows 10. So, your primary approach should be to verify this and if it indeed is missing, install or activate the framework, as discussed next.

2. Activate .NET Framework 2.0 on Windows 10

Type in Control Panel in the search bar, and choose the relevant search result.
Choose Large icons from the View by dropdown menu, and select Programs and Features.
Click on Turn Windows features on or off.
Check the box next to .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0), and then click OK.
Windows Update process will start, and it will download the .NET 3.5 files.
Restart your PC to apply changes.

As stated earlier, installing the .NET Framework will help when VLAN ID is not showing in Windows 10. In case the problem remains unresolved, head to the next solution.

3. Create VLANs using PowerShell (Admin)

Press Windows + R to open Run, type powershell, and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
Click Yes in the UAC prompt.
Copy and paste this command to your PowerShell window and hit Enter: Import-Module -Name" C:\ProgramFiles\Intel\WiredNetworking\IntelNetCmdlets\IntelNetCmdlets"
Now, run the following command to get the display the name of your network adapter:Get-IntelNetAdapter
Execute this command to start the creation of a VLAN: Add-IntelNetVLAN
Copy the exact name from the previously used Get-IntelNetAdapter command, paste it into the ParentName section, and then press Enter.

That’s it! By now, you would have the missing VLAN ID available in Windows 10 using one of the solutions listed here.

Before you leave, do check some quick tips to increase the Internet speed in Windows.

Please feel free to let us know if this article helped you create VLAN networks by using the comment section found below.

You Don’t Have Permission to Create an Entry in This Folder [Fix]

Posted on July 7, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

A large number of users have reported seeing the message, You don’t have permission to create an entry in this folder when trying to change data in Microsoft Outlook.

This is usually linked to missing permissions or issues with the Outlook cache. But the problem is easily fixable, as detailed in the following section. Keep reading to find out!

Why don’t I have permission to create an entry in Outlook?

This happens when two profiles using different Microsoft Outlook versions created two Microsoft Exchange Server accounts. A folder is created that can be seen by both, but only one account has permission to access it and change the information.

This error is caused by Outlook not being able to delete the stored cache when switching between accounts on the same profile.

Because the account without permission tried first to access the folder created earlier, that account has momentary ownership of the folder, so the user with permission will see the same message.

How do I fix You don’t have permission to create an entry in this folder Outlook error?

1. Clear the Outlook cache

Save your work and close Outlook.
Double-click on the Outlook executable file in order to open it again.
This will clear the cache stored in Outlook.
After the restart, make sure to try and access the folder created first with the account that has access to the resource.

This will give that user full ownership of the created folder and, subsequently, no error will appear.

2. Modify permission levels from admin account

Open Outlook and choose the folder for which you want to modify the permissions.
Right-click on it and select Properties.
Inside the newly opened window, select the Permissions tab.
Select the user to which you want to give permission from the list.
Under the Permissions section of the same window, select the desired permission level, Owner, Editor, Author, or another one.
Click the Apply button.
Check to see if the issue persists.

3. Uninstall and re-install Office 365

Press Windows + X, and then select Apps and Features.
Scroll through the programs list, select Office 365, and click Uninstall.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Go to the Office website and sign in.
Install Office 365 by following the on-screen instructions.

You can also uninstall Office by using specialized uninstaller software such as Revo Uninstaller. By using this software, you’ll ensure that Office 365 is completely removed from your PC along with all of its files and registry entries.

In this article, we explored some of the best methods to fix the You don’t have permission to create an entry in this folder Outlook error.

In case the problem persists, you can always switch to a more reliable email client.

Please feel free to let us know if this guide helped you solve your issue, by using the comment section found below.

Fix: You Don’t Have Permission to Book This Resource

Posted on July 7, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

A number of users have reported seeing the error message You don’t have permission to book this resource whenever they try to book a room (or other assets), by using the Outlook Exchange.

This isn’t the only error, and in the past, we already covered You must connect to Exchange with the current profile message.

Today we’ll focus solely on resource booking, so let’s get started, shall we?

Why am I getting You don’t have permission to book this resource message?

You don’t have the right permissions on your Exchange Online account.
Your account isn’t added to the Open Room Mailbox.

How do I fix You don’t have permission to book this resource error?

1. Assign corresponding permissions of the room mailbox to your Exchange Online account

Log into the Exchange Admin Center with your administrator account.
Navigate to Recipient and then Resources.
Double-click the room mailbox.
Inside the pop-up window that appears, select Mailbox Delegations.
Add your administrator account inside the Full Access blank space.
Click on the Save button.
Open Room Mailbox again and check to see if the issue persists.

NOTE

It is recommended that when performing these above steps, you use a private browsing session. Press Ctrl + Shift + P for Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer. For Google Chrome, press Ctrl + Shift + N.

2. Add your account to Open Room Mailbox

Log into your Open Room mailbox account.
Select Options and go to Resource Schedule page now select Add your account to the list.
Inside your Outlook (with admin access) and right-click Calendar. Lastly, select Data Properties.
Inside the Permissions tab add the users with the appropriate access level and click Save.
Try to see if the issue persists.

Another possible reason for this error message could be caused by users trying to book rooms with 1 year before the preset time limit. This information can be checked by going to Portal and then Exchange. After that, go to Recipients, select Calendar and choose Edit booking options.

In this article, we explored a quick fix for the error You don’t have permission to book this resource when trying to reserve a room or other assets on Exchange Online.

Because this issue is caused by porting the data storage from local to the cloud, the problem can be fixed by re-allowing access for each user inside your Microsoft Exchange Admin Center.

In case you’re not pleased with Exchange, we have a great guide on migrating from Exchange to Office 365, so don’t hesitate to check it out.

Please let us know if this guide helped you solve your problem by using the comment section below.

Fix: Deleted User Account Keeps Reappearing [Windows 10/11]

Posted on July 6, 2019October 4, 2023 by Matthew Adams

Some users have posted on forums about deleted Windows 10 user accounts reappearing. Thus, users can’t erase the user accounts that keep re-emerging.

Learn how to delete your account, but this time for good.

Does deleting a user account delete everything?

If the account you are trying to delete is a local account, all your data will be deleted. This is because the data is saved locally on your PC unless you back it up to another drive or cloud storage.

On the other hand, if the user account is linked to your Microsoft account and you have created a backup on OneDrive, your data should still be available on the cloud storage.

What can I do if a deleted user account is still showing in Windows 10?

1. Remove ESET Anti-Theft Phantom Accounts

It is often the case that deleted accounts keep reappearing for users who utilize ESET Smart Security, and those users need to delete their ESET phantom accounts first via ESET settings. To do that, open a browser; and log in to ESET Anti-Theft.
Then select the I recovered my device option.
Select the required device listed under devices protected by ESET Anti-Theft, and click the View details.
Select Settings on the left.
Then press the Phantom account state Delete button. Select the Delete option to confirm.
In addition, some users might need to turn off an ESET Anti-Theft setting with the ESET software. To do that, open ESET Smart Security in Windows.
Click Setup and Security Tools to open further options.
Then turn off the Anti-Theft option.

Anti-Theft setting windows 10 deleted user account reappearing

2. Delete the Account Via Command Prompt

Users can try deleting accounts via an elevated Command Prompt when the user account options in
Settings don’t remove them. To do so, open the search box with the Windows key + S keyboard hotkey.
Input ‘cmd’ in the Type here to search box.
Right-click the Command Prompt and select Run as administrator, which will open an elevated CP window.
Next, enter ‘net user username /delete’ in the Command Prompt; and press the Return key. Replace ‘username’ with the actual user account name.
Then restart Windows.

3. Delete the Account Via the Registry

Alternatively, users can try erasing registry keys for user accounts that keep on reappearing. Users can do that by pressing the Windows key + R, entering ‘regedit’ in Run, and clicking OK.
Then go to this registry path in the Registry Editor: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList.
Then select the S-1 subkey for the user account that keeps reappearing after you seemingly delete it. The subkey will include a ProfileImagePath string that references the user account.
Right-click the subkey that includes the ProfileImagePath string for the account that keeps reappearing and select Delete.

4. Disable the Account

Instead of deleting the user account, try disabling it instead, which will remove the account from Windows 10’s sign-in screen. To do that, open the Type here to search box.
Input the keyword ‘cmd’ in the text box, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.
Then input ‘net user username /active:no’ in the Command Prompt window, and press the Return key. Remember to replace ‘username’ in that command with the actual user account name.
Thereafter, restart Windows. The login page will no longer include the user account, but users can still reactivate it by entering ‘net user username /active:yes’ in the Command Prompt.

What can I do if a deleted user account keeps reappearing on Windows 11?

Press the Windows key + R, type netplwiz, and click OK.
Now, select the account you want to delete.
Finally, click the Remove button and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.

This should remove the account for good on Windows 11.

So, users who utilize the ESET Anti-Theft utility will probably need to delete their phantom account, as outlined above, to fix an account that keeps reappearing after deletion.

Hopefully, the Windows 10 deleted user account reappearing won’t bother you anymore. If your deleted files keep coming back, check our detailed guide to fix them.

Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

Are you sure you want to delete message not showing [SOLVED]

Posted on July 6, 2019October 4, 2023 by Tashreef Shareef

To avoid any file from being deleted accidentally, Windows OS prompts the user with a confirmation message whenever the user uses the delete options. However, some users have reported that the Are you sure you want to delete? message is not showing while deleting any file.

You can easily enable Are you sure you want to delete this file confirmation box in Windows 10 by following these steps.

How to enable the Delete confirmation dialog box?

1. Enable From Local Settings

From the Desktop, right-click on Recycle Bin and select Properties.
In the Recycle Bin Properties window, check “Display delete confirmation dialog” option.
Click on Apply and then on OK to save the changes.

Now try to delete any file and check if you get the “are you sure you want to delete this file” message.

If you deleted something important from your PC and want it back, check these tools.

2. Enable by using Group Policy Editor

Press Windows Key + R to open the run dialog box.
Type gpedit.msc and press OK to open the Group Policy Editor.
In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following location.
Local Computer Policy > User Configuration > Administrative Templates > All Settings
Now you need to locate “Display confirmation dialog when deleting files” policy and double-click on it open the properties window.
Now, set the policy to “Enabled”.
Click Apply and OK to save the changes.
Close the Group Policy Editor.
Reboot the system (optional).

Conclusion

Although some people prefer not getting the confirmation dialog box while removing a file as they can always restore the deleted file from the recycle bin, some would like to avoid the situation at all by having the Windows OS show the confirmation dialog box.

We have listed two options to enable Are you sure you want to delete this file confirmation dialog box. Do let us know which method worked for you in the comments below.

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Publisher Cannot be Verified: 4 Ways to Disable it

Posted on July 6, 2019October 4, 2023 by Tashreef Shareef

For security reasons, Windows 10 tries to verify the software that the user is trying to install, but sometimes you can get a Publisher cannot be verified message.

When this message occurs, users can’t install anything on their PC, so it’s crucial to fix this error, and today we’re going to show how to do that.

What does verified publisher mean?

Being a verified publisher means that your code is authentic and coming from a legitimate source.
Verified publishers are a part of the Microsoft Verified Publisher Program.
The developer’s digital identity is closely tied to the app ensuring authenticity.
Software from verified publishers has increased reputation and easier adoption.
Using software from verified publishers drastically reduces the chance of malware or phishing.

How do I bypass this app package’s publisher certificate could not be verified?

1. Disable the error message

Type Internet Option in the search bar. Click on Internet Options to open the Internet Properties window.
Choose the Securities tab and select Local Intranet.
Click on the Sites button beside Local Intranet.
In the new window, click on the Advanced button.
In the Add this website to the zone field, you need to enter the server name or domain. Your server name is the address that appears after the From in the Security warning window.
Make sure you uncheck Require server verifications (https:) for all sites in this zone message and click Close.
Close all the Internet Properties and Internet options window.
Now try to run the software and check for any improvements.

2. Disable read-only permission

Right-click on the program that is giving you the error and select Properties.
Open the General tab in the new window.
Now at the bottom of the window, uncheck Read-only and Hidden attributes.
Click Apply and OK to save the changes.

3. Enable launching applications and unsafe files

Type Internet Options in the Cortana search bar. Click on Internet Options from the search result to open it.
In the Internet Properties window, go to Security tab and click on the Custom Level button.
In the new Security Settings window, you need to look for Launching applications and unsafe files section.
Under the section, make sure you select Enable (Not secure) option.
Click OK to save the changes.

After doing that, check if the error is gone.

4. Modify the registry

Press Windows key + R to open Run.
Type Regedit and press OK to open the registry editor.
In the registry editor, navigate to the following location:
KEY_CURRENT_USER -> Software – > Microsoft -> Windows -> CurrentVersion -> Policies -> Associations
Now you need to find and delete the following key:
“LowRiskFileTypes”=”.exe”
To delete the key, right-click on it and select Delete.

The publisher could not be verified are you sure to run this software can cause issues while installing software, so it’s important to address it properly.

All apps can experience installation problems, and many reported that they can’t install apps from Microsoft Store, but we covered that issue in a separate guide.

Did you use a different method to fix this issue? If so, feel free to share it with us in the comments section below.

How can I fix Rage 2 common bugs [Simple Guide]

Posted on July 6, 2019October 22, 2025 by Madalina Dinita

The FPS formula is back, with Rage 2, the game brought to us by Avalanche Studios and id Software.

The game picks up after 30 years from the original events of Rage, featuring a more open world, new abilities, a new roster of weapons and skills that can be tuned to fit your play style.

As we’ve learned across the years, no game launch can be deemed flawless, and Rage 2 is no exception. We covered some of the most common Rage 2 bugs, but we’ll expand the list as the new bugs show up.

What are the most common Rage 2 bugs?

1. Audio bugs

There are instances when the audio simply cuts out, or some NPC’s are unable to initiate dialogue with the protagonist.

Frequent audio dropouts. Cannot talk to certain NPC’s, the guy who sells maps at Gunbarrel and also Dr Kvasir which is a gamebreaker.

2. Game crashing

Being able to play for extended periods of time is a must, but some players have experienced the game crashing while going through the notes menu.

Here’s a couple of more I noticed: Game crashes when going through notes menu for extended time

3. Game stutter

There are reports in regards to the game stuttering at various points.

That stutter issue persists through all the zones no matter if I’ve traveled to them or not. Kinda kills the driving combat for me.

4. Graphical issues

Some users have had issues with the game’s temporal anti-aliasing, causing some problems along the way.

My biggest problem is the awful TAA, please Avalanche do something! The mouse seems a little screwy as well, people are reporting negative acceleration.

How to fix common Rage 2 bugs?

1. Audio bug fix

A solution for this is turning on the subtitles from the game’s menu.
You can also go by changing your audio from surround sound to stereo. On your desktop, just right-click on the speaker icon on the bottom right corner of your screen and select Sounds.
Now go to Playback and disable all the sound devices except the internal speaker or the speaker which you wish to use.

2. Game crashing fix

Go to your Steam client.
From the Library section, right-click on Rage 2 game and click on Properties from the menu.
Now select the Local files tab and click on the Verify integrity of game files.
After this is done, try running the game again.

3. Update drivers to fix the stutter issue

Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
Expand the Display adapters section.
Right-click the driver and select Update driver from the list of options.
Select the first option, Search automatically for drivers.
The system will install the newest default driver for the component.
Restart the PC if it installed a new one.

Manually updating the drivers might not get you the best results and it can be time consuming. You could be forced to look for the correct driver on the manufacturer’s website.

But if you want to get rid of all the headaches, you can quickly update all outdated drivers automatically, by using a third-party tool like the one recommended below.

⇒ Get Fortect Driver Updater

4. Graphics fix

Open your Nvidia Control Panel, and select 3D Settings.
Turn off the Dynamic Super Sampling.

There you go, these are some common Rage 2 bugs that you can experience. Be sure to try all of our solutions and let us know which solution worked for you.

Microsoft news recap: Xbox app on iOS and Android gets advanced messaging features, former Microsoft exec going to jail for stealing Super Bowl tickets, and more

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft news recap is a weekly feature highlighting the top Microsoft news stories of the past week. Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy the read!

New Outlook on the web is now available for Office 365 customers

Office 365 users will begin to see the new Outlook web experience as the company makes it available to all customers by default. The new experience has been available as an opt-in experience, but with this change, it will now become the default experience.

Xbox app updates on iOS and Android with advanced messaging features

For those who send and receive messages via the Xbox app on iOS and Android, the latest update has brought more advanced functionality to the messaging feature. It is now possible to click on web links, whilst also send animated GIFs.

Microsoft new survey tool Microsoft Forms Pro is now generally available

Microsoft’s new survey tool, Microsoft Forms Pro, is now generally available. Those with a Dynamics 365 Enterprise licence can access the tool as part of their subscription, but Office 365 users can also add it. The tool helps in collecting information and then analysing it.

Former Microsoft exec, in charge of the NFL’s Surface program, going to jail for stealing Super Bowl tickets

A former Microsoft exec who was in charge of the NFL’s Surface program has been sentenced to prison for stealing Super Bowl tickets. The exec has been sentenced to 28 months for invoice and Super Bowl ticket fraud.

That’s it for this week. We’ll be back next week with more Microsoft news.

New Windows 1.11 game will blend together Windows 1.0 and the Stranger Things universe

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Over the past couple of days, the official Windows Twitter account has been tweeting mysterious messages about Windows 1.0, and it all appeared to be linked to the release of Stranger Things’ season 3 on Netflix this week. For those unfamiliar, the show is set in 1985, which is the year when Windows 1.0 was released.

If Stranger Things’ new season was released on July 4 on Netflix, the latest tweet from the Windows Twitter account yesterday included a Morse Code hinting at a July 8 announcement (thanks to Richard Hay for the decryption).

The Morse Code reads "July / 8". What is happening on Monday around Microsoft and Windows? P.S. I am a Doctor of Radiotelegraphy" https://t.co/kak8eU7TTC

— Richard Hay (@WinObs) July 5, 2019

Well, it turns out the news is a “Windows 1.11” game that Twitter user WalkingCat discovered on the Microsoft Store yesterday. The app is described as a companion game for Stranger Things’ season 3, and it’s built as reimagination of Windows 1.0 with a Stranger Things twist. The official description reads:

Experience 1985 nostalgia with a special edition Windows 10 PC app inspired by Windows 1.0—but one that’s been taken over by the Upside Down from Stranger Things. Explore the mysteries and secrets plaguing Hawkins, unlock unique show content and easter eggs, and play retro games and puzzles—all building off Stranger Things 3. Join Eleven, Steve, Dustin and gang as they seek to save Hawkins and the world. Embrace the 80s and grab your hairspray, because it’s basically the raddest show companion experience ever. But fair warning: beware the Mind Flayer.

Unfortunately, the Windows 1.11 game can’t be downloaded as of this writing, and we may finally get an official announcement on July 8. Overall, the game looks like a pretty cool way to promote the Netflix exclusive show while putting the spotlight on the very first version of Windows, which you probably didn’t get the chance to use back in the day unless you’re an Gen Xer or baby boomer. It’s also interesting to see that Netflix chose to highlight Windows 1.0 instead of the classic Mac OS, which made its debut in 1984 with the iconic Macintosh.

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Failed to Start your Wi-Fi Hotspot 1002: 4 Quick Ways to Fix

Posted on July 5, 2019October 22, 2025 by Milan Stanojevic

Users have reported having issues when trying to create Wi-Fi from their Windows 10 operating systems. They get a message that reads: failed to start your WiFi hotspot 1002.

This issue can be extremely annoying and can stop you from using your internet connection the way you want to. The frustration of users increased considerably as they had used Windows 7 before and had not encountered any similar issues.

How can I fix the failed to start your Wi-Fi hotspot 1002 error?

1. Change adapter settings

Press the Windows key + X and select the Settings option.
Inside the Settings window, choose Network and Internet > Mobile Hotspot.
Toggle Mobile hotspot -> On.
From the section ‘Share my Internet connection from’ select the source of the internet (In my case, it’s Wi-Fi).
Select how you want to share your Internet connection (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth).
Activate the option ‘ Turn on remotely’.
Click on ‘Change adapter options’.
Right-click on the connection that has access to the Internet -> select Properties.
Inside the Properties window, choose the Sharing tab -> tick the box next to ‘Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection’ -> Click ‘Ok’.
Check to see if the issue with the Wireless card doesn’t support Wi-Fi hotspot creation on Windows 10 still exists.

2. Update both your Network adapter drivers

Press the Windows key + X -> Device Manager.
Expand the ‘Network adapters‘ section.
Right-click on your adapter -> Update driver.
Close Device Manager and restart your PC.

Also, you can fix the secure hotspot is not supported by your network adapter issue by using automated software such as Fortect Driver Updater if you want to make the process quicker and easier. You can set it up to regularly update your drivers so you won’t have this issue ever again.

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3. Uninstall your virtual adapters

Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard and select Device Manager.
Expand the Network adapters section.
Right-click and select ‘Uninstall’ for all virtual adapters.
Click on the Cortana search bar -> type ‘Regedit’ (without quotes) -> Right-click -> Select ‘Run as administrator.
Navigate to this registry: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WlanSvc\Parameters\HostedNetworkSettings
Delete the key called HostedNetworkSettings by right-clicking on it.
Restart your PC and check to see if the issue persists.

4. Run the Network adapter troubleshooter

Press the Windows key + X and select Settings.
Choose Update and Security -> Troubleshoot.
Scroll down and select ‘Network adapters’.
Click on ‘Run the troubleshooter’.
After the process is completed, restart your PC and check to see if the problem with the Wireless card doesn’t support Wi-Fi hotspot creation Windows 10 is solved.

Hopefully, you will be able to fix the failed to start your WiFi hotspot 1002 issues with your Wireless card. If your mobile hotspot is not working on Windows 11, check our detailed guide to fix it.

Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

How to Configure Windows Firewall to Allow IP Ranges [Full Guide]

Posted on July 5, 2019October 19, 2023 by Matthew Adams

The Windows Defender Firewall can block network traffic for IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. However, some users might need to unblock a range of IP addresses on their home networks.

Users can do that by setting up a rule that permits an IP address range through the Windows Defender Firewall. This is how users can set up a firewall rule that permits an IP range.

How do I Set up an IP Range Firewall Rule?

First, open the search utility in Windows by pressing the Windows key + S keyboard shortcut.
Input the keyword ‘Windows Defender Firewall’ in the search box.
Then click Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security to open the window shown directly below.
Select Inbound Rules and click New Rules to open the window in the snapshot directly below.
Select the Custom option, and click Next.
Click the Next buttons for the Program and Protocol and Ports steps.
Select the These IP addresses radio button shown directly below.
Then press the Add button, which will open the window in the snapshot directly below.
Select the This IP address range option.
Then enter the IP address range in the From and To text boxes.
Click the OK button.
Press the Next button to proceed to Action.
Select the Allow the connection option there if it’s not already selected, and click the Next button.
Click Next on the Profile step.
Then enter a title for the rule.
Users can also add some extra details for the rule in the second text box.
Select the Finish option.

Now, the Windows Defender Firewall will allow the IP range specified within the rule to establish connections.

If you want to learn more, we have a great guide on how to remove duplicate Windows Firewall rules, so be sure to check it out.

Users can also block IP ranges establishing connections by selecting the Block the connection option on the Action steps instead. Users may double-click the IP range rule within Inbound Rules to modify it.

Newly created files have no thumbnail? Here’s how to fix that

Posted on July 5, 2019October 4, 2023 by Madalina Dinita

If you have an extensive collection of multimedia files, especially photos and videos, you’re most likely used to having them displayed with thumbnails.

Of course, as your collection gets bigger and bigger, you might start noticing that the newer files you create no longer have thumbnails, and that can ruin the whole visual impact of your collection.

The most probable cause for this issue is either your icon cache is close to being full, or it is damaged.

The icon cache is a database of icons which Windows 10 keeps in order to display the icons of all of your programs instantly, instead of loading them every time you open a folder.

The problem is that this icon cache is stored on your system partition (Drive C:) and whenever that runs out of disk space, the icon cache no longer update itself with anything new.

More so, icons can simply get damaged during backups, OS upgrades or updating the programs themselves if they come with newer icons.

One simple solution to this issue would be a total icon cache reset, which can be done manually.

What do to if new files have no thumbnail?

There are two ways you can manually clear your icon cache:

Clearing the whole cache of your system partition
Clearing just the icon cache

1. Clear the whole cache of your system partition

Open This PC
Right-Click on your system partition and select Properties
A new window will open, select the General sub-tab
Select Disk Cleanup
Check all the boxes in the Items to delete menu.

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2. Clearing just the icon cache

Open This PC
Navigate to the following folder using the search bar: C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
Delete all the files you find in this folder

If for whatever reason you can’t delete all files:

Open the Task Manager
Select Windows Explorer
Right-click it and select End Task
Press Start
Type in Run
Type cmd.exe and select to run it with administrative privileges if that option is not already available
In the command prompt, insert the following line: cd /d %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer attrib –h
iconcache_*.db del iconcache_*.db start explorer

This will rebuild the icon cache from scratch and now all files will be displayed correctly.

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Rules of Survival currently doesn’t support emulator error [FIX]

Posted on July 5, 2019October 4, 2023 by Matthew Adams

Rules of Survival is a multiplayer battle royale game for Android devices that’s similar to PUBG Mobile. However, 300 players in Rules of Survival (150 more than in PUBG) shoot it out on maps until there’s just the one standing. However, RoS is not so widely supported on Android emulators. Even older versions of BlueStacks don’t support the game.

The Rules of Survival currently doesn’t support emulator error message pops when players try to play RoS in some older BlueStacks versions. However, the latest BlueStacks 4 and Nox Player emulators do support Rules of Survival.

Looking for the best emulators to play mobile battle royale on your PC? Here are the best options.

How to Play Rules of Survival on BlueStacks 4 emulator for Windows 10

Reinstall the BlueStacks Emulator

Players can update BlueStacks by uninstalling the outdated version and then installing the latest BS 4. To do that, press the Windows key + R hotkey.
Open the Windows uninstaller by entering ‘appwiz.cpl’ in Run and clicking OK.
Select BlueStacks and click Uninstall.
Click the Yes button to provide further confirmation to remove BlueStacks.
Restart Windows before reinstalling BlueStacks.
Click the Download BlueStacks button on the emulator’s website to save the setup wizard for BS 4.
Then open the setup wizard for BlueStacks 4 to install the emulator.
Next, open the BlueStacks software.
After launching BlueStacks, users will need to sign in to a Google Play account. So, enter the login details for a Google Play account.
Then open the Google Play store in BlueStacks.
Enter the keyword ‘Rules of Survival’ to search for the game.
Click the Install button on the Rules of Survival Google Play page.
Thereafter, users can launch Rules of Survival in BlueStacks.
Click Start Playing on the Battle Royale popup message.
Thereafter, click Accept to accept the user terms.
Then players can select the Play option to get blasting!
Players can adjust in-game settings for Rules of Survival by clicking the Settings button at the top left corner when playing RoS.
Select Basics to configure the graphics and sound settings. There, players can toggle a High FPS option to get a better frame rate.
The default key controls for RoS are W, A, S, D to move, Z to go prone, C to crouch, Space to Jump, and F to open doors. Players can configure the game’s default controls by pressing BlueStacks‘ Ctrl + Shift + H hotkey.
Click Edit on the game guidance window.
Then users can select the keyboard controls listed and press an alternative key to change them.
Alternatively, click the Advanced game controls button at the bottom of the emulator’s window to adjust controls for Rules of Survival as shown in the video below.

So, that’s how players can fix the “Rules of Survival currently doesn’t support emulator” error to play RoS in BlueStacks. Alternatively, players can also play RoS in the latest Nox Player emulator. Just make sure that you’ve installed the very latest version of either emulator.

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Outlook for Web gets a modern UI and new features this month

Posted on July 5, 2019December 12, 2019 by Milan Stanojevic

Microsoft has been neglected its Outlook email service for years. The email service failed to compete with other popular services in terms of new features.

Microsoft has been testing the new Outlook on the Web experience for months. However, both individual and enterprise users are eagerly waiting to see the new features.

Today, we have a piece of good news for you. Microsoft plans to roll out the new Outlook on the web experience in late July. We are going to get a quick overview of some major features coming your way soon.

Microsoft revamps Outlook for Web

Dark mode

Sometimes, your eyes may get tired by looking at your PC’s screen for hours on end. Dark mode comes to the rescue in those situations.

Today more and more apps offer dark mode support in Windows 10. Now you can apply dark mode to your inbox too.

Favorites

Now you can tag a group, contact, or category as a favorite in your Outlook account. Your Outlook mobile app is also going to sync your selection.

New message tab

Previously, many people had to repeatedly jump between the reading and writing pane while composing a message. Microsoft understood the discomfort and added a new writing tab at the bottom of the reading pane.

Time management features

Microsoft added new features in Outlook that help its users to effectively manage their time throughout the day. Now Outlook helps you to stay organized by creating event and meeting reminders.

Moreover, the calendar search feature allows you to look for a keyword, person or location.

Install one of these reminder tools to make sure you never forget anything.

Snooze your emails

Most of the times, we don’t want to see an email at the top of our inbox and you wish that it should disappear. Outlook now allows users to snooze those emails to read them later at some time.

Month view option

We always want to keep track of our events so that we don’t miss anything. Now you can see a big picture of the events with the month view option.

Online meetings

Microsoft added some new features in order to streamline your online meetings. You can either create a new online meeting, join an ongoing meeting, or see the number of attendees.

Microsoft encouraged its users to provide their feedback to improve existing features and design.

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You Don’t Have Permission to Save Changes to This File [Full Fix]

Posted on July 5, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

Our readers have reported that they get the error message: It looks like you don’t have permission to save changes to this file whenever they try to edit a photo in Windows 10.

Getting this error when trying to perform low-impact changes to your Windows 10 images is extremely annoying. In this article, we will explore some of the best ways to deal with this issue. Read on to find out how to do it.

What can I do if I don’t have permission to save changes to a file?

Before going into more complicated solutions, check these prerequisite methods from the list:

Make sure that you are logged in as an administrator.
Go to the file’s Properties menu and check if it has a read-only attribute and uncheck the box.

If none of these preliminary steps fixed the issue, let’s move to the solutions below.

1. Run the photo editor software as an admin

Navigate to the location of your preferred photo editor software.
Right-click on the icon and select Run as administrator.
Edit your photo again, and then try to save the file.
If the issue persists, please follow the next method.

In case you’re using the Windows 10 built-in Photos app to edit your photos, skip to the next method.

2. De-activate your antivirus software temporarily

antivirus software options - you don't have permission to save changes to this file

It is recommended that you temporarily shut down your antivirus protection to be sure that it is not causing the issue. Depending on the antivirus you’re using, these steps will vary.
After you’ve temporarily stopped the antivirus service, please try and edit your photo again.

Please make sure to re-activate your antivirus protection after trying this method.

3. Run the DISM command

Press the Windows key+ X on your keyboard and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
Inside the PowerShell window -> paste this command:DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
Press Enter and wait for the process to finish.

4. Run the SFC command

Press the Windows + X keys on your keyboard and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin).
Type the command below and hit Enter: sfc /scannow
Wait for the process to complete, and try to see if the issue is resolved.

In this article, we explored some of the best troubleshooting methods to deal with not having full access to edit your photos even though you have administrator privileges.

Please feel free to let us know if this guide helped you solve your issue by using the comment section below.

This version of drawing file is not supported [SIMPLE FIX]

Posted on July 5, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

Users of CAD software keep seeing this error message This version of drawing file is not supported. They have reported that the issue arises when trying to export or import files from/to a .DWG format into their preferred Auto CAD software. This issue seems to be present in a variety of situations and with a wide range of CAD software options.

Getting this error can be extremely annoying, as it doesn’t allow you access to the information stored inside the files, and no specific error code is shown other than the one previously mentioned.

This issue is varied across different platforms and also happens in different CAD software. It is extremely hard to pinpoint the issue for this reason. Our team has researched the issue intensively, and we came up with a troubleshooting guide to try and fix this issue.

It is worth mentioning that this troubleshooting guide will only apply to only a set of users. Solving the issue at its base requires personalized troubleshooting methods for each case in part.

How to fix Drawing file is not valid AutoCAD error?

1. Make sure the files you’re trying to open are compatible with your CAD software

When it comes to CAD software format compatibility issues, it is recommended that you use the same version of the software in which the files were originally created. In order to find out in which CAD software and which version they were created, follow these steps:

Right-click on the file that’s causing the error message -> Open with -> select a text editor from the programs list.
Inside the text editor, search for a value code at the start of the ‘text’.
That will be the version of the software that was used to create that file.
Check online to see if that version of the software is still available for download.

Note: Files with the format .DWG, and .DXF can only be worked with if your version of the software isn’t older than the version of the software in which they were created in.

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2. Use another software to open the DWG file

Right-click the file that’s causing issues -> select Open with -> choose another compatible software (AutoCAD mobile in my case).
After opening the file in the CAD software of your choosing, export it as a new file with either .DWG or .DXF format.
Re-try to open the file in your initial CAD software.

In case you don’t have another compatible software on your PC, follow these steps:

Right-click the .DWG file -> Open with -> Search the Store.
Choose an application from Windows Store and repeat the steps found in Method 2.

In this article, we explored a quick workaround for the issue caused by incompatibility between CAD file formats. Please feel free to let us know if this guide helped you solve your issue by commenting below.

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How to use network file shares while offline in Windows 10

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

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Network drives are often used to share common files across organisations, particularly where migration to cloud-based infrastructure such as OneDrive has not yet occurred. One of OneDrive’s big advantages is its seamless offline syncing support, which lets you keep using your files without an Internet connection.

It’s possible to replicate this functionality using a traditional on-premises network drive and Windows’ Sync Center component. Although essentially unchanged since the days of Windows 7, Sync Center is still alive and well in Windows 10. We’ll show you how to set it up to keep your network files accessible even when you’re offline.

Creating a sync connection

First, you’ll require a mapped network drive to work with – you can follow our guide if you need to create a new connection. Next, open File Explorer and right-click the drive under “Network locations.” From the menu which appears, click “Always available offline.” You can also choose to sync a set of folders within the share, rather than the entire share itself. In this case, navigate to the folder, right-click it and choose “Always available offline” instead.

Windows will now start to synchronise the contents of the network share or folder. This may take some time, depending on the size of the files within the share. You’ll see the Sync Center icon appear in your system tray to alert you to the current sync status.

Once the sync completes, your files will be ready to use offline. Disconnect from the network and you’ll still be able to browse all your files using the network share. Any edits you make, or new files you create, will be automatically uploaded to the share once you’re back online. Likewise, new files saved to the server while you’re away will download to your device when you return.

Use Sync Center

To manage your synced files, open the Sync Center by either double-clicking the tray icon (green circle with two yellow arrows) or searching for it in the Control Panel. The Sync Center interface lets you see the sync status of all your offline files. You can also take action to resolve conflicts which may occur during the sync process.

Set up a schedule

Sync Center lets you customise when it should sync your files. Click one of the synced shares under “Folders” and then press the “Schedule” button at the top of the screen to open the scheduling wizard.

The first screen of the wizard lets you choose whether to create, edit or delete a schedule. Click “Create a new synchronisation schedule” to continue. You can return to this screen later when you want to adjust your sync schedules.

You’ll now need to choose which shares to include in your schedule. Click Next once you’ve made your selection.

Finally, you’ll be prompted to choose between time or event-based scheduling. Using the time option, you can tell Sync Center to sync on a periodic schedule, such as every 15 minutes or once a day. Events let you force a sync whenever a certain event occurs, such as when you unlock your PC. Select the relevant option and use the next screen to configure the time or event you want to use.

You can now save the schedule to start using it. If you want to combine multiple schedules – for example, to sync files periodically and when you unlock your PC – you can create another schedule using this method and apply them both to the relevant shares.

Manage storage space

Sync Center also gives you control over how much space your offline files use. Click “Manage offline files” in the left sidebar to open a new popup window. Switch to the “Disk usage” tab to see how much space your offline files and temporary files are using.

Click the “Change limits” button to adjust the maximum disk space which offline files can use. Beyond this point, Sync Center will stop pulling down network files to your device, so you won’t be able to use them offline. Temporary files refer to files you edit or create while offline which are cached on your device before they’re saved to the server.

Another option with the Sync Center management dialog is encryption. Click the “Encryption” tab to configure optional encryption for your offline files. This can give you peace-of-mind if your device is lost or stolen, ensuring any sensitive data won’t be accessible without the encryption key. Click “Encrypt” to start the encryption process – you’ll be given a recovery key which you should backup to a secure location.

Sync Center: file sync without the cloud

While Sync Center isn’t often talked about, it remains a useful component of Windows 10 for those businesses and organisations which either can’t or won’t move to cloud storage.

Sync Center offers many of the capabilities of cloud storage clients, including seamless offline file access and the ability to create files on network shares while you’re offline. If you’ve ever been caught out trying to access a company network share while on the go, enable Sync Center to avoid the situation next time you leave the office.

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