Windows – How to Disable ‘User Account Control’
KB ID 0000687 Problem We have had UAC since Windows Vista, and it is less annoying now than it was then, but still one of the first things I do is turn it off. Yes I know it’s there for a reason – but as far as I’m concerned if the annoyance outweighs the benefit, then its getting turned off. Solution Option 1 (Disable UAC via MSCONFIG) 1. Press Windows Key+R > type msconfig > OK. 2. Tools tab >...
Windows and Cisco (IPSEC) VPN Client
KB ID 0000693 Problem I’d been running Windows 8 for a while now. But was the first time I needed to use my Cisco VPN Client software. So I was not happy when this happened. Note: Using VPN Client version 5.0.07.0440 Secure VPN Connection terminated locally by the Client. Reason 442: Failed to enable Virtual Adapter. Solution As it turns out this is a known problem with Windows 8, and there is a work-around. 1. Press Windows...
Windows ‘Where’s the Startup Folder?’
Windows 8 Shell Commands for ‘Special Folders’ KB ID 0000709 Problem With Windows 7 (and earlier versions) you could simply find the startup folder from the start menu, now you don’t have one, (and its NOT on the Windows Key+X replacement menu either). Solution The simple answer to the question is, Your user Startup folder is located at; %appdata%MicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsStartup The All users Startup folder...
Windows 8 – Add Shutdown to the Start/Metro Menu
KB ID 0000744 Problem I wrote an article ages ago about ‘How to shut down Windows 8’ but what if you simply want a shortcut to save you the hassle, and have that on your start menu? Solution 1. Press Windows Key+R > In the run box type the following; %appdata%MicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms 2. In the window that opens > Right click > New > Shortcut. 3. Enter the following shutdown /t 00 /s 4. Call the...
Windows Key Has Stopped Working (Logitech G15)
KB ID 0000749 Problem I jumped on my main PC at home to do something the other day, being Windows 8 I tend to use the Windows key a LOT (Windows Key+R and +E, and +X for example). Windows 8 Shortcut Keys But the windows key did nothing? I tried CTRL+Esc, and that worked? I was starting to think that I had a faulty keyboard. Solution Turns out there’s nothing wrong with my keyboard at all, as its primarily designed for the gaming...