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 »
Sarah’s confusion about Windows Defender is justified I was reading the cloud eight issue #485 and it says that windows 8 has defender on it so you do not need any other virus software. my question is I have vista and I also have windows defender so does that mean I do not need anything else? right now… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Many of you have Windows 8 and many of you have installed a start button replacement like Pokki or Classic Shell. But did you know that the old Windows Key can also be used as a surrogate start button? Here’s how. All you need to do is press the Windows key then start typing the first few letters… Read More »
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 »