How to Disable Automatic Scan and Fix for removable drives in Windows

Disable Automatic Scan and Fix for removable drives in Windows

Usually this message will appear when you insert flashdrive or external drive to your computer.

You will get this message when Windows detects error in the filesystem of the drive, or not properly mounted.

To get this fix, make sure you always use the safely remove options of the drive before you unplug it from the computer. However, if this will continue to happen, you can manually disable this services on your computer so it won't prompt you again with this "automatic scan or fix files" message.

To disable this service, you have to be using the administrator account of your computer. Now, follow these steps;

1.  Press the "Windows key" + "R" to open the run box.
2. Type "msconfig" to open the windows configuration.
3. Go to the "Services" tab and look for "Shell Hardware Detection". Uncheck it, then click "apply" and "OK". Do not restart the computer yet if it'll prompt you to restart now. Just leave it open.
4. Now go back to the "Run" box and type "services.msc".

5. Look for "Shell Hardware Detection" and disable it by right clicking on it, and select properties. If the service status is Started, stop it and click apply and ok...

6. Go back to the Window where it ask you to restart the computer, or you can manually restart the computer now.

Once the computer is ready, the automatic scan and fix prompt will stop bothering you now.

Windows 8.1 Update Does Not Appear on the App Store

Update to Windows 8.1 Common issues and fix

There are some computers that are having issues finding the Windows 8.1 update from Windows 8 or Windows 8 pro. If you're having this issue, follow the troubleshooting below;

1. Install KB2871389 if it's not yet installed.

2. Make sure that you're using a retail copy of Windows 8 and not Volume License, Enterprise Edition, or Preview version of Windows 8/8.1.

3. Run WSRESET.exe from the command prompt.
             1. Press the "windows key" to get to the startscreen and start typing "cmd"
             2. Right click on it and select "run as administrator".
             3. On the command prompt type "wsreset.exe"

4. Make sure that the App License is sync to your account
            1. On the start screen, tap/click on the Store App
            2. Point and swipe your mouse from the right edge of the screen and click "settings", or simply press "windows key" + "c".
            3. Click "App updates"
            4. Click "Sync licenses.

5. Verify if the following services are running; BITS, Windows update, and Cryptographic Services.
           1. Press "windows key" + "R" to open the run box.
            2. Type "Services.msc" to open the system services configuration.
            3. Look for the services and right click on it and click properties. If the status is not set to automatic and started, set it to automatic and start the services.
           
6. Open Internet Explorer, and type the following command in the address bar; ms-windows-store:windowsupgrade


That's it! If you're still having the same issue or if you're getting an error code? Please post it on the comment box, I'll get back to it as soon as I can. Thanks for dropping by.

Ice Dragon Browser Installation

Ice dragon browser is the 64-bit version 

Ice dragon browser is the 64-bit version of Comodo dragon browser. It's fast and stable, so it's perfect if you're fan of opening multiple sites at the same time.
Unlike the Dragon browser that looks similar to google chrome, IceDragon is more like firefox.

Here's the step on how to install IceDragon so you can optimize your browsing experience.

First, download the isntall from http://www.comodo.com/home/browsers-toolbars/icedragon-browser.php

Once you have the installer, follow these steps;

1. Select the file location where you want to save the file components.

2. If you don't want to import any information from you other browsers, then you can uncheck the boxes for History, Favorites, Cookies, and Passwords. You can also uncheck the option to make IceDragon your default browser.

3. If you want to take advantage of the secure DNS sever for the IceDragon, then you can select the option where it says "I would like to use COMODO SecureDNS Server". In my case, I'm already using a secured DNS set in my adapters so no need to check this. Proceed with the installation.

4. After the installation, the IceDragon browser would look like the screenshot below. Clean, smooth, and wide.

That's it... Enjoy!

Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Dual Boot Setup

Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Dual Boot Setup

Are you hesitant to upgrade to Windows 8.1 since you've heard that it has a huge adjustment from the good Windows 7? Then you should keep reading.

There is a way to use Windows 8.1 on your system while holding on to your Windows 7. This is possible by setting up a dual-boot system. Having a dual-boot system gives you an option on the startup on which version of Windows would you like the computer to start.

How to configure it? It's easy. Just make sure to follow the instructions.

The first thing we'll need to do is prepare the computer's configuration before proceeding to the actual Windows 8 setup. The first procedure will allow you to switch back and forth between operating systems at will. Note that, this configuration will only work with Windows Vista and Windows 7. If you're using Windows XP or Ubuntu, you can use the software EasyBCD.


1. For safety purposes, please backup your important documents, files, pictures, etc...

1. Go to the start menu and type "backup" Click on backup and restore.

2. Backup your computer.

2. Create at least 16GB (20GB for 64-bit Windows 8.1) Partition.

1. Go to start and type "disk management" and click on "Create and format disk partitions"

        2. Right click on the partion with the largest memory, and click on Shrink Volume from the context menu.

        3. It will tell you how much free space can be squeezed out of the drive in MB. For 32-bit version enter at least 16GB, and if you're using 64-bit enter 20GB then click on the Shrink button. That's it.

3. If you have a Windows 8 disc, then much better. You can install Windows 8, then upgrade it to Windows 8.1, or you can directly install Windows 8.1 preview. If you have 32-bit, then select Windows 8.1 32-bit, or 64-bit. Another tool you need is the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool, and a flash drive with at has at least 4GB space.

Create a DVD or bootable USB ISO file using Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool by click on it and select the Windows 8.1 ISO file you have downloaded. Follow the very easy instructions.

4. Install Windows 8.1 using the bootable USB or DVD you've created in the previous step.

1. Insert the USB drive or DVD, then restart the computer. Press any key while the computer is rebooting so it will start on the Flashdrive or DVD.

2. Select your language and click "Install Now" and type the product key. For example, NTTX3-RV7VB-T7X7F-WQYYY-9Y92F for the preview version. Accept the software license agreeent and select "Custom Install" NOT upgrade.

3. Select the partion you've created in step 2, then click on "Drive Options (advanced)" then format the partition.

4. Select the Unallocated Space again and click Next to proceed with the installation of Windows 8.

The installation may take a couple of minutes. Once its completed, you will have the option to select which version of Windows you would like your computer to start.

Thanks for reading. If you have any clarifications, questions, you can leave a comment below.


Resources:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/update-from-preview
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

http://www.pcmag.com/

Cherry Mobile Flare 2X Quick Look

Cherry Mobile Flare 2X 

This is a short review for Cherry Mobile Flare 2X. I decided to take a quick look on it myself and here's what I found in my research.

Specs:  

SKU CH015ELABTUBANPH-112294
Model Flare 2X
Display Size (in) 4.0
Hard Disk (GB) 1
Capacity (GB) 4
Megapixels 8.0
Operating System Android


It has a decent 4" WVGA Display and a high quality 8MP Rear/VGA Front Camera. It also runs smoothly with it's 1.2 GHz Quadcore processor and 1GB RAM which is perfect for running mobile applications. This phone runs in Android 4.1 Jellybean which is perfect and very compatible with all the apps found on google PlayStore. Another thing I like about this new Cherry Mobile Flare 2X is it's storage capacity. It has 4GB Internal Storage and can be expanded to a looping 32GB via MicroSD. This allows you to save you videos, photos, files, or even movies without worrying the storage capacity of your phone.

The specs itself is impressive, but what impressed me more is the price range which is around Php 4,499.00 only.

Conclusion:

The most important aspect when looking for a phone is the specs. No matter what brand it is, you should always go for the specs. Cherry Mobile Flare 2X is indeed the perfect example of a powerful phone with a cheaper price.






Disclaimer: This is my personal review. I am not doing this for Cherry Mobile or any other company.

Stabilizing Globe Wimax Connection | Free 2-3 Mbps Wimax MAC Address

GLOBE WIMAX Stable Connection Trick

You may manually change the frequency of your modem to get a stable connection.

How to manually change the modem frequency?

This tutorial applies to all globe WIMAX Modem.

I have been to different places in the Philippines and setup my globe WIMAX modem, and I noticed that the frequency varies differently. For example, in the west side part of Cagayan de Oro, the stable frequency there is 2622000 KHz which is different from the Central part of Cebu, specifically IT Park area which is 2602000 KHz.

Now let's begin the tutorial. This one is easy to follow, even an elementary student can do. Just make sure to read each instruction carefully.

First, check if the telnet is enabled on your computer. How to check if telnet is enable?

Here are the steps:

   1. Click on the start button and go to Control Panel.

   2. Click Programs then, Programs and features.

   3. Select Turn Windows Feature on or off.

   4. Check on the Telnet Client, then click OK.

Now you have successfully enable the Telnet, let's proceed to the main part, which is setting the frequency and QoS of your WIMAX.

   1. Open a browser and type 192.168.1.1 for BM621, BM622, BM625, and some WIMAX may have 192.168.255.255. In this example we will be using the BM621.

   2. The default user name and password is "user". However, we will need to access the administrator account to change the frequency and QoS so type "Admin" for the user name and the admin password will be manually generated using the WIMAX tool or other password generating tool. You can also PM me your MAC address and I'll generate an administrator password for you.

   3. So we've successfully access the GUI of your WIMAX modem. Now, let's do some tweaks. Click on the the plus sign before the "Advanced" and select QoS, change it to 63 and click apply.

   4. Now, click on WIMAX and then Scan Set. You can try changing the channel from 2612000 KHz,  2622000 KHz, 2507500 KHz, 2602000 KHz, 2638000 KHz, 2505000 KHz, and 2510000
KHz until you find a stronger and more stable frequency. That's it!

Here are the list of Frequency by Area;

Tondo - 2505000KHz (*dito daw lagi nagcoconect)

Tanauan City Batangas - 2638000KHz

Marikina - 2505000KHz/2622000KHz

San Pedro, Laguna - 2505000KHz

Bacolor Pampanga - 2505000KHz

Las pinas 2505000/2622000

2612000 - cubao, qc. 

2602000KHZ - Batangas City

Monumento 26120000 

los banos 2602000 

Zamboanga City - 2622000 KHz 

Tagaytay - 2602000/2612000 

2602000nasugbu batangas

quanta macs po gumagana

Imus Cavite - 2622000 

Imus cavite 2612000 to 2622000

Hagonoy Bulacan - 2612000KHz

Muzon San Jose Del Monte Bulacan - 2505000KHz

Dasmarinas Cavite (bayan) - 2612000KHz

Area 1 Dasmarinas Cavite - 2505000KHz

Caloocan - 2505000KHz/2602000KHz

Caloocan (2nd District) - 2602000KHz

General Trias (town proper) - 2602000KHz

LAS PIÑAS - 2612000KHz

SM Marilao Bulacan - 2612000KHz

Fausta Malolos Bulacan - 2622000KHz

Lambakin Marilao Bulacan - 2638000KHz

Turo Bocaue Bulacan - 2505000KHz

Angat bulacan - 2602000KHz

Dasmarinas Cavite - 2612000KHz

Bocaue Bulacan - 2638000KHz

Balagtas Bulacan - 2638000KHz

Guiguinto Bulacan - 2638000KHz

Tabe, Guiguinto Bulacan - 2602000KHz

Plaridel Bulacan - 2622000KHz

Baliwag Bulacan - 2638000KHz

San Miguel Bulacan 2612000KHz

Sta.Maria Bulacan - 2612000KHz

Tanauan area -2622000KHz

Davao - 2622000KHz

Nueva Ecija - 2612000KHz

A.Mibini - 2612000KHz

C-3 - 2612000KHz

Pasig - 2612000/2622000KHz

Baguio - 2505000KHz

Kawit,Cavite - 2638000KHz

Tarlac Area ( near town proper ) - 2505000KHz

Cebu - 2602000KHz

GenSan - 2622000KHz

Mandaluyong City - 2612000KHz & 2505000KHz

Binmaley Pangasinan - 2602000KHz

Cabuyao, Laguna - 2612000KHz (2602000KHz - Pag madaling araw daw)

CDO area - 2505000KHz

Cauayan Isabela - 2612000KHz

Tabuc Suba Jaro Iloilo - 2612000KHz

San Pedro Laguna - 2505000KHz

Cotabato City - 2602000KHz

San Rafael Bulacan - 2505000KHz

Now, here are some of the stable 2-3 mbps WIMAX MAC Address I found on the net.

346BD348E170

346BD3492FF0

6416F07BF6CE

346BD34930A0

C8D15E2487A4

04C06FFB3508

C8D15E24450C

202BC1AB11A7

C8D15E245BD0

6416F0C5DF82

346BD348F96C

C8D15E248920

346BD348AEEC

346BD348ED2C

C8D15E250E8C

C8D15E2422CC

84A8E445AA25

C8D15E253148

C8D15E2470F0

04C06F60D498

6416F000D6AE

C8D15E2494E4

C8D15E249004

C8D15E2531C4

346BD348E210

346BD348ABD0

C8D15E2466E8

Remember: Inwindows8.com will not be liable for any harm that the tutorial will cause because of not following the instructions correctly.

Disclaimer : I am a legit Globe WIMAX User.

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Adding Send To Items Context Menu

How to Add a Send to Items on the Context Menu?

When we download a program or files, we want it to appear right on the desktop.  Sometimes those files will pile up on there which would look really crowded. In Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, we can create a folder where we can put all the unused stuffs if you're not ready to delete it yet using the Send to option.

When you right click on the file on the desktop, you will see an option "Send to" and when you click on that, you will see the defaults selection. But let's say you want to add a specific folder where you want to save the files before you delete it from the desktop, then follow the instructions below;

1. Right click on the blank area on the desktop, and click on create folder. Name it anything you want.

2. Now, hit the win-logo + R to bring up Run command. Type "%userprofile%\appdata" and enter.

3. Click on "Roaming"

4. Select "Microsoft"

5. Select "Windows"

6. Click on the "Send to" folder.

7. From within here, do a right click and click "Create new shortcut"

8. Now, we need to point the new shortcut to the folder we created in step one. So click on browse and look for the folder you created earlier and select it.

9. Here's the trick; The folder will still not appear in the Send to menu if you don't place this code "shell:sendto" so be sure to add it, or else you are just like creating an ordinary shortcut. Now Click next, and click finish.

10. That's it! Now time to test. Go to your desktop, and right click on any file and click "send to". The folder you created should now appear.

Thanks for reading. Peace out!

Restarting Windows 8 in Safe Mode

How to restart Windows 8 in Safe Mode? 

We will be talking about a more advance option for Windows 8. Unlike Windows 7,  advance options for Windows 8 is hidden and it can't be viewed on the regular screen. To view the advance settings and restart the computer in safe mode or safe mode with networking you will have to follow these steps. 

1. Press the windows key on your keyboard and press C to bring up the charms bar. 

2. Select the Advance settings, then go to the General tab. 

3. Scroll down to the last option for Advance Start-up, then click on restart. The computer will initialize the restart then the advance settings will show up. 

4. You will have 3 options to choose. Select Troubleshoot. 
   
   

5. You will be given another 3 options either to;
   
   

• Refresh your PC 
• Reset your PC 
• Advance options. 

Select Advance options. 

6. Now on the Advanced options window you will find;
   
   

• System Restore 
• System Image Recovery 
• Automatic Repair 
• Command Prompt 
• Startup Settings 
  
  

Select Startup Settings. 

7. On the Startup Settings you will find the options( see below) Click on Restart.
   
   

• Enable low-resolution video mode 
• Enable debugging mode 
• Enable boot logging 
• Enable Safe Mode 
• Disable Driver Signature Enforcement 

8. After you restart the computer, the Start-up Settings will welcome you on the start. You will be given the options on how you would like to start the computer. You can use the number keys or F1-F9 to select an option. To select more options press F10 and to return to the normal mode press Enter. Press F4 or number 4 to start the computer in safe mode.  

9. Login using your user information and that's it. You should be in safe mode now. 

Remember: The functionality of your Windows 8 will be limited. Working in safe mode environment is ideal for troubleshooting malware/virus issues and repair system components. 

Note: This tutorial is intended for educational purposes only. There might be other option on how to start Windows 8 in safe mode, however, I believe this would be easier for an average user to follow.