Category Archives: Windows Tips

How to put the Run command on your start menu

Lizza’s Run Command in the start menu disappeared In my start menu my run command has disappeared. I have tried to figure out how to put it back. Could someone please tell me? Thanks! Lizza Our answer Hi Lizza. We noticed you’re using Windows 7, so here’s how to get your run command back. Right-click on your start… Read More »

Windows 8 File History

Windows 8 includes a feature that automatically and regularly backs up your libraries, contacts, desktop, and Favorites to any second drive you choose (External, internal, even a USB flash drive). To select a USB flash drive as your choice of drive, insert it and choose “Configure this drive for backup using File History” from the menu which appears.… Read More »

Enable your Guest Account for your kids and grandkids

This tip is for Windows XP through Windows 8. After all the computers we’ve worked on since February one thing we noticed was how many of you have kids or grandkids that use your computer. How many times have we heard, “I don’t know how that got there! It must have been my — son, grandson, grandkids, daughter,… Read More »

Removing System Restore Points — When and how to do it

Disk Cleanup can be used to remove all but the most recent Restore Point.  Do this only if your computer is running normally and you’re having no problems. If you are having problems you shouldn’t clear old restore points because you may have to go back to an earlier restore point. Restore points take up a lot of… Read More »