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Windows 10 Tutorials
Where to find tutorials on using Windows 10? I want to learn how to use Windows 10 more efficiently. Here is a collection of tutorials on Windows 10 compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Topics include understanding the operating system; available commands and tools; how to perform basic tasks. Introducti... 2025-02-01, ≈106🔥, 7💬

💬 2022-10-01 Helen: This really helped me a lot. Thanks!

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Router Configuration
How to configure a wireless router? Usually, wireless routers are shipped with a default configuration. You can use it right away without changing any configurations. But if you want review and change the default configurations, you can do this access the router's Web interface with the following UR... 2013-04-10, ≈57🔥, 1💬

💬 2013-04-10 Aaron: wont let me on the page what to do

Authentication Failed When Adding Bluetooth Device
Why am I getting this authentication failed message when adding my cell phone as a bluetooth device on my Windows 7 system? If your are getting the authentication error when adding Bluetooth device, it is most likely that you entered an incorrect paring code on the Bluetooth device as shown in this ... 2021-07-02, ≈56🔥, 6💬

💬 2021-06-20 New-Bie: Seems I'm late! This happened to me today :(

💬 2013-09-25 Ric: Or more than like your an idiot because. You can get that error due to a driver or communication error where windows doesn't eve...

💬 2012-12-27 Angie: What if I get this error and it never asked me or provided me a place to enter a pairing code?

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Configuring Apache to Use PHP as a Loaded Module on Windows Systems
How to configure Apache server to run PHP engine as a loaded module on Windows systems? If you have followed our tutorials and got the Apache server installed and running, got the PHP engine installed and configured, you can now try this tutorial to configure the Apache server to use the PHP engine ... 2016-07-10, ≈55🔥, 2💬

💬 2009-01-30 FYIcenter.com: Hi Shilpa, "LoadModule section" and "mime_module section" are in the .\conf\httpd.conf file. You should be able find it easily. ...

💬 2009-01-28 Shilpa: Hi Team, May i know wt is "LoadModule section" and also "mime_module section" and how to find it. Similarly, if we have to save ...

REFIEBAR.DLL - Microsoft Research Extra Toolbar Button and Tools Menu Item for IE Browser
What is REFIEBAR.DLL - Microsoft Research Extra Toolbar Button and Extra Tools Menu Item for Internet Explorer (IE) browsers? REFIEBAR.DLL is an Extra Toolbar Button and Extra Tools Menu Item for Internet Explorer (IE) browsers. REFIEBAR.DLL presents an extra button on the main toolbar and an extra ... 2007-02-08, ≈54🔥, 0💬

Removing reader_sl.exe - Startup Application - Adobe Acrobat Reader Speed Launch
How to remove reader_sl.exe from the startup application list to gain performance and reduce security risk? Startup application reader_sl.exe is installed as part of Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing PDF docuements. See our reader_sl.exe - Startup Application tutorial for more details. If you want to... 2021-08-04, ≈54🔥, 6💬

💬 2021-08-04 wendywilson: CRISPR/Cas9 Platform uses the latest CRISPR/Cas9 technology to work with customers to create unique transgenic zebrafish models ...

💬 2012-08-22 Raiane: I had the same problem; Acrobat Reader would close, not allowing me to apply the fix. I had to uninstall the program, reinstall,...

💬 2009-01-07 FYIcenter.com: @anon, can you try to use the msconfig.exe tool? The "Startup" tab should show the "reader_sl.exe" entry and allow you to disabl...

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"Intel Graphics Accelerator Helper - igfxtray.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "Intel Graphics Accelerator Helper - igfxtray.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "Intel Graphics Accelerator Helper - igfxtray.exe" is the Intel Graphics Accelerator Helper. igfxtray.exe is a system tray bar app... 2013-07-17, ≈51🔥, 0💬

"Update for (KB2504637)" Installed Program on Windows 7
What is the installed program "Update for (KB2504637)" on my Windows 7 computer? "Update for (KB2504637)" is an installed program on Windows 7 system managed by the program itself. You will see "Update for (KB2504637)" listed on "uninstall or change a program" in Control Panel with the following inf... 2025-04-26, ≈51🔥, 7💬

💬 2025-04-26 wil knight: i need to get patch to install python 3.8 on a win 7 computer

💬 2024-09-10 jack: I need update for KB2504637 patch packs.Thanks!

💬 2020-05-15 FYIcenter.com: @Bert, Thanks for sharing the information.

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wudfsvc and wudfsvc.dll on Windows Vista
What is service "wudfsvc" and library "wudfsvc.dll" on Windows Vista? "wudfsvc" is a system service with the display name: "Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework". "wudfsvc.dll" is the library that provides the "wudfsvc" service. "wudfsvc" related information: Memory usage: Launchin... 2010-01-01, ≈48🔥, 0💬

Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
How to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)? I have the SP1 file downloaded. If you have the Windows 7 SP1 file downloaded, you can follow this tutorial to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). 1. Run the downloaded file, windows6.1-KB976932-X86.exe or windows6.1-KB976932-X64.exe. You see the in... 2021-05-23, ≈48🔥, 7💬

💬 2021-05-07 saurabh: great service

💬 2020-12-27 pradeep: hi

💬 2020-12-13 AZIZBEK: Thank you for the info!!!!

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wuauserv and wuauserv.dll on Windows Vista
What is service "wuauserv" and library "wuauserv.dll" on Windows Vista? "wuauserv" is a system service with the display name: "Windows Update". "wuauserv.dll" is the library that provides the "wuauserv" service. "wuauserv" is not a system essential service. You can disable it to make your system run... 2016-10-09, ≈47🔥, 4💬

💬 2016-10-09 welb: yes,i've found WUASERV to be right pain in the rectum for windows 7

💬 2016-08-23 FYIcenter.com: Hi Birgit, there was a mistake. It has been corrected now. The wuauserv service is not a system essential service.

💬 2016-08-19 Birgit: You give contradictory information. Please explain or correct your text! "wuauserv" is not a system essential service. System es...

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Removing "Content.MSO" Temporary Files on Windows 7
What files are stored in the "C:\Users\<userid&g t;\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Win dows\TemporaryInternet Files\Content.MSO" folder? Can I delete them? Files stored in the "C:\Users\<userid&g t;\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Win dows\TemporaryInternet Files\Content.MSO" folder are tempora... 2015-04-27, ≈47🔥, 0💬

usnsvc.exe - Service - Messenger Sharing USN Journal Reader Service
Can I disable Windows service "usnsvc.exe: Messenger Sharing USN Journal Reader Service" to speedup my computer? Windows service "Messenger Sharing USN Journal Reader Service" - Service installed by messenger to enable sharing scenarios. Execution command: C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\usnsvc.exe T... 2016-07-04, ≈47🔥, 2💬

💬 2009-01-09 FYIcenter.com: Not sure what you said is true, James. But you can disable it, if you are not using MSN Messenger.

💬 2009-01-06 james: usnsvc.exe put's exess junk on your hdd witch you cant defrag or move and keeps tabs on where your files are and is a waste of t...

Disable GoogleUpdaterService.exe - Google Updater Service
Can I disable Windows service "Google Updater Service" to speedup my computer? GoogleUpdaterService.exe is binary file of the "Google Updater Service" program, which connects to Google Internet servers to automatically download and update Google's programs on your Windows system. Execution command: ... 2016-06-30, ≈47🔥, 2💬

💬 2008-05-15 FYIcenter.com: @R. Morris, Uninstall Google Toolbar. It's not that much useful.

💬 2008-05-06 R. Morris: Getting a little too familiar in my opinion, no notice or warning even.. It then connects to Google's servers to "enhance" your ...

Downloading PHP Engine for Windows Systems
How to download PHP engine for Windows systems? If you are interested in downloading a copy of PHP engine for your Windows system, you should follow this tutorial: 1. Go to http://www.php.net, which is the official Web site for PHP. Or go to the download page directly. 2. Look at the Windows Binarie... 2006-12-07, ≈46🔥, 0💬

.VOB - File Extension Used for DVD-Video Object Files
What is the file extension .VOB (DVD-Video Object or Versioned Object Base)? .VOB is the file extension used for DVD-Video Object Files. A VOB file contains the stream data for a movie formatted as multiplexed video stream, audio streams, and subtitle streams. The format of a VOB file is MPEG-2 (Mov... 2016-06-29, ≈46🔥, 4💬

💬 2010-07-22 FYIcenter.com: Hi Joesph, How did you copy the disc to your computer? And what application do you use to play back the copied files?

💬 2010-07-19 Joesph: I can copy a sony dvd video disc on to my compuer, but cant open the file to play back the copy from the hard drive, can any one...

💬 2008-03-22 FYIcenter.com: @mr.sjom, you can go to http://www.cyberlink.com/products/po werdvd/overview_en_US.htmlto buy a copy of PowerDVD.

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"Net.Pipe Listener Adapter - SMSvcHost.exe" Service on Windows 7
What is "Net.Pipe Listener Adapter" in my Windows 7 service list? And how is "Net.Pipe Listener Adapter" service related to SMSvcHost.exe? "Net.Pipe Listener Adapter" is a Windows 7 service that "Receives activation requests over the net.pipe protocol and passes them to the Windows Process Activatio... 2015-08-28, ≈46🔥, 1💬

💬 2015-08-28 trevor: Is this part of what regularly locks my computer for several minutes at a time and does not tell me what it is doing? What is it...

"Alps Pointing Device Driver - Apoint.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "Alps Pointing Device Driver - Apoint.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "Alps Pointing Device Driver - Apoint.exe" is added to your computer as part of system installation on computers. You will see "Apoint.exe... 2014-09-08, ≈45🔥, 1💬

💬 2014-09-08 Sara in Denver: This Q and A is very helpful and exactly what I needed to know for my own situation. Thanks!

Disable HelpSvc.exe - Microsoft Help Center Service
What to Do When HelpSvc.exe Is Running Out of Control - Using High CPU and Memory? If you find your system stops responding, 100% busy running something, for no obvious reason, it is very likely that the HelpSvc.exe is automactially started consuming a large amount of memory and causing the system t... 2007-04-15, ≈45🔥, 0💬

Move your library for Windows Media Player to a new computer
How do I move my library to a new computer? You must perform multiple steps before and after moving your digital media files, depending upon the file types that you have. Before you begin the process, see the following questions. If You See This Purchased any of the files displayed in your library f... 2016-08-23, ≈44🔥, 4💬

💬 2016-08-23 FYIcenter.com: Hi Wendy, are you not able to finish transferring your files?

💬 2016-08-18 Wendy: Good, but I need the rest of the instructions

💬 2015-07-07 FYIcenter.com: It's completed now.

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ISUSPM.exe - Startup Application - InstallShield Update Service Update Manager
Can I remove startup application "ISUSPM.exe - InstallShield Update Service Update Manager" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application ISUSPM.exe is the InstallShield Update Service Update Manager. ISUSPM.exe is running all time to automatically check for the latest online ... 2013-04-22, ≈43🔥, 2💬

💬 2013-04-22 B: Associated with Macrovision

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Windows 10 Setup - "Why did my PC restart?"
Why I am getting the "Why did my PC restart?" message? After taking the quick setup information, your new Windows 10 computer may display a message saying: Why did my PC restart? There's a problem that's keeping us from getting your PC ready to use, but we think an update will help get things workin... 2023-04-17, ≈43🔥, 9💬

💬 2023-04-17 FYIcenter.com: @Abubakar, It is possible that clicking "Next" will lead to a reboot and end at the same screen. But that only happens if the co...

💬 2023-04-15 Abubakar: I am currently experiencing this in a KVM environment. When I click next it goes to "Just a moment..." for a while, then restart...

💬 2021-11-16 Ben: People are not searching for this because they can't figure out to click next... There is a common and very annoying case where ...

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What is "Bluetooth AV Remote Control Target"
What is "Bluetooth AV Remote Control Target"? "Bluetooth AV Remote Control Target" is a Bluetooth device driver that allows you to use the local device as a remote control to replay audio and video on a remote device. For example, if you pair your Samsung SGH-i937 Windows Phone to your Windows 7 lap... 2019-06-10, ≈43🔥, 3💬

💬 2017-07-28 FYIcenter.com: @Jonathan, if you see two identical services, disable one of them.

💬 2017-07-25 Jonathan R. Perkins: should i have two of them? cause when i checked i have two AV remote target services on my computer. Should i uninstall one or b...

SynTPEnh.exe - Startup Application - Synaptics TouchPad Enhancements
Can I remove startup application "SynTPEnh.exe - Synaptics TouchPad Enhancements" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application SynTPEnh.exe is the Synaptics TouchPad Enhancements for the touchpad on your laptop computer. So you should not remove SynTPEnh.exe from the startup ... 2007-02-09, ≈43🔥, 0💬

Changing Configuration and Disabling Windows XP Services
How to stop a Windows XP service getting started automatically at system startup time, or disabling a Windows XP service? A Windows service is configured with one of the following 3 startup types: Automatic - This service will be started automatically at Windows system startup time. Manual - This se... 2015-12-03, ≈43🔥, 1💬

💬 2015-12-03 Jocelyn: I can understand the need to test new ideas and to let popele opt into the beta program with the risk of some bugs being found.M...

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