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Free Up Drive Space in Windows 10 Under Ten Minutes!

If you are getting low disk space warning on Windows 10 or you just want to free up drive space in Windows 10 then you landed on the correct page. Here I will show you how to free up disk space using different approaches.

If you need more disk space on Windows 10 without having to buy external hard drives the best way to do it is to delete unwanted data already present on your PC. The system drive on Windows 10 (C:/) drive should have enough drive space in order for your system to function normally.

Windows 10 take 20GB of space on your system drive when you install it. It takes more drive space when you install Windows 10 updates over time. We should also not forget the softwares that we install on our PC, those softwares also take up space in your C:/ drive. There are many other locations on your PC, that has data piled up years after years that needs to be trashed.

I will list all the possible methods to clear hard drive space on your Windows PC. Most of the methods mentioned in this article can also be used also used on older versions of Windows i.e. Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 as well.

Here I am using Windows 1o as Operating System so don't be confused if you do not find the same path or location on your Windows 7, 8 PC. By the way, if you're still using the old Windows OS versions, I recommend you to upgrade to Windows 10.

Also Read: How To Get Help In Windows 10?

Not wasting any more time lets start. Do what is instructed in this article and you will free up Drive space in Windows 10 in no time. All the best!

Remove Unwanted Windows Programs & Apps

We tend to install various software on our PC. I too do the same. But many of my installed Windows software(apps) are sitting idle from a very long time as I do not need them anymore. These are the unwanted Windows apps that we need to look for.

You should do the same. Navigate to Settings app > Apps > Apps & features and closely look for any program or apps that you no longer use. I am sure you will find many of them.

You will also be able to see the amount of disk space any program or app consumes on your Windows 10 PC. Go through all the apps and programs by scrolling and Uninstall unwanted apps & programs.

Here is how you can do it.

Using Windows "Add or Remove Programs" setting:

Warning: Do look closely as you do not want to uninstall any system related Windows programs or apps like any audio drivers or any graphics driver interface.

The above method uninstalls the programs or features from your Windows 10 PC. But there are programs that leaves behind garbage Files, Folders or Registry entries even if you completely uninstall it. To take care of this you can use a third party Windows program called Revo Uninstaller. It's free.

Using Revo Uninstaller:

You need to download and install Revo Uninstaller from here. When the download and installation are finished, run Revo Uninstaller. Here is how I am removing an Unwanted Windows program with the help of this useful tool.

On the Revo Uninstaller dashboard select the program that you want to uninstall and click on the Uninstall icon above. (See screenshot)

When you do that the program will create a system restore point in case anything goes wrong. The restore point lets you roll back any changes made on the PC. Once that process is finished, you will see two popups on your screen. One of them is the default program uninstaller. Run the default program uninstaller first.

After that select the Advanced option and click on Scan.

Once the Scan is finished Select All found Leftovers Registry Items and Click Next & Than Finish.

You can repeat the same process for any unwanted application that you wish to remove from your Windows PC. Revo Uninstaller will completely remove all files and folders related to that particular software.

After doing it you will notice the storage space in Windows 10 has increased. Hold on, we are not done yet. Let's see what are the other things you can do to free up drive space in Windows 10.

Erase Windows.old folder to free up drive space in Windows 10

If you upgraded to Windows 10 in the past from older versions of Windows, you should definitely check your system drive i.e. C:/ drive. If you do not see any Windows.old folder than congratulations, you can skip this, and move to the next method. But if you have Windows.old folder sitting in the drive you must delete it.

But wait!

Let me tell you more about that folder. So, when you did an upgrade to Windows 10, your system took a backup of your older Windows OS version automatically. The folder contains all the system files and apps of the previous Windows version build.

The size of the folder may vary from 10GB to 20GB depending on the data. That's a lot of storage space, right? After the upgrade the Windows.old folder remains on your system for almost 30 days.

This is because if something went wrong or you suddenly changed your mind to roll back to the older Windows OS version, the backup is useful. With the help of Windows installer, you can roll back your upgrade. After 30 days Windows automatically deletes the folder.

So before you delete Windows.old folder make sure all your data, settings, apps are still there on the upgraded OS i.e. Windows 10 OS.

It's not simple to delete the Windows.old folder. Right clicking on the folder and selecting "Delete" will not help you in this case. You can erase

Windows.old folder using a third party software called CCleaner or using Command Prompt. I will list down both the methods with details.

Here is more about CCleaner and how to download it: Download Free CCleaner For Windows 10

Using CCleaner:

CCleaner is very easy to use Windows software. It comes in two variants Free and Paid. for our purpose, Free one is enough.

Note: Not only you can delete the Windows Old Installation directories With the help of CCleaner, you can also perform some other tasks to free up drive space in Windows 10.

For now, let's look at how to use CCleaner to delete Windows.old directory.

Download and install CCleaner from the official site.(Check above for the link).

Launch CCleaner.

As you can see in the above screenshot, make sure you selected "Cleaner" and "Windows" tab.

Scroll down all way to bottom. Under "Advanced" you will find "Old Windows Installation". Just "Checkmark" it and uncheck everything else.

Click on "Analyze" and wait for the program until you see "Analysis Complete".

After that just click on "Run Cleaner". Wait for the process to finish. That's it, the Windows.old folder and all the other older Windows installation files and folders will be erased giving you more storage space on Windows 1o.

Pro Tip: Use Ccleaner to erase other temporary files and cache data from the system. The will let you free up more space on your Windows 10.

Just check the required option, analyze and run cleaner. It's advisable to use this software once in a month to make your Windows system run fast without any lags. I just love this free software.

Using Command Prompt (CMD) Program

CMD is there from the birth of Windows operating system. Though it is mostly liked and used by computer savvy peeps, its not that hard to run some simple set of commands to get the job done.

To launch CMD on Windows 10 Press and hold the Windows Key + R Key.

Type in CMD in the run window and press Enter.

You will see a black window with some text on it.

Just copy and paste: RD /S /Q %SystemDrive%\windows.old command in that window.

Press Enter and the CMD command will be executed.

  If you encountered any error in the CMD window, just make sure you are running Command prompt with administrative privileges.

Check your drive space now. You will notice a whopping change in your storage space.

Read: Setup Windows Hello In Windows 10

Free Up Drive Space in Windows 10 Using Storage Sense

Storage Sense is all you need to clear up GBs of storage space on your Windows 10 PC. This feature is only available for Windows 10 users. So if you are using an older version of Windows, this is not for you. But yes you can delete the same things manually from your PC. I will explain that too in a minute.

Many of Windows 10 consumers don't know that there is a handy setting under the System Settings in Windows 10. It lets you free up space by performing a quick scan and letting you choose what to erase. And it can also perform this operation automatically, once you have enabled it.

Let us have a look at the "Storage Sense Setting". Get ready to flush GDs of unwanted data from your computer system and make more space for your PC.

Click the Window icon located at the taskbar and click the Settings icon.

Choose System from the Windows Settings window.

Click on Storage. You will be presented with some very useful options that will never let you go out of storage. Presenting "Storage Sense":

This is where you can turn on "Storage Sense" and let Windows 10 free up space automatically.

If you don't want to use "Windows Sense" and just want to delete unwanted data and get storage space, you can easily do so. If you look at the screenshot above closely there is an option "Free up space now".

This option lets you choose and delete all sorts of data that Windows thinks as erasable without breaking your PC. The data is categorized and a short description is provided under each category for a clear understanding of the Windows 10 user.

Tip: Once you perform all the actions mentioned in this article, do restart your PC. It's not necessary but it's good.

You may select to delete data from these 13 categories:

Windows upgrade log files

System created Windows Error Reporting Files

Windows Defender Antivirus

Downloaded Files

Windows Update Cleanup

Thumbnails

Temporary Files

Delete all System Restore points

Recycle bin

One Drive Files

Temporary Internet Files

Delivery Optimization Files

DirectX Shader Cache

You should know what you are doing when performing this action.

For example,

Delete System Restore points:

Windows Create System Restore Points whenever a major change is made on to your system. Most of the time the major change is made when you install Windows updates. These restore points are like backups which can be used to rollback to the earlier build of Windows 10.

So if you are not facing any issues on your Windows 10 PC and everything is fine, go ahead and Check Mark "Delete All System Restore Points" and click on the "Remove Files" button on the top. You know I just free up 10GB of space by removing system restore points.

Delete Downloaded Files:

As said, you should be very careful while trying to free up drive space in Windows 10. You may have downloaded huge size software on your PC for your work. Whatever you download goes in the Download folder on your PC. So before you choose to delete Downloaded files, make sure you have moved your important files to another location on your PC drive.

We all agree, not everything in the Download Folder is important. It may be important when you first downloaded it but not anymore. The Download folder in Windows 10 is the first place you should look to free up storage. Setup files, PDF's, Videos, Audios and what not, all these unused items should be deleted.

Storage Sense is a great feature to use for Windows 10 users. For the users who are still on the older version of the Windows operating system like Windows 7 or 8 and do not have the Storage Sense feature, Just look for the 13 categories as I mentioned above. Remove the data manually and you will be able to clear GBs of storage space.

Read: Get Help With File Explorer In Windows 10

Over to You

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This is all you need to do to take care of your Windows 10 storage space. The above methods are enough to free up drive space in Windows 10. Just performing the above methods will claim more than 30-40GB of storage space.

Well, once you have enough storage space, you are ready to download anything you want. Maybe a few songs or movies? Do comment below how much drive space you cleared using my methods? and also let me know what is the first thing that you will download.

Isn't it awesome to claim back the storage space already available on your PC? Are you happy? If Yes, please support me by sharing this article as much as you can. And come back for some more helpful information, I update my blog regularly. Thank you!

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Is Windows 10 Mobile Phone Support Really Ending on Dec 10 2019?

Yes, you heard that right. On January 18, 2019  Microsoft had made an official announcement that they will be stopping Windows 10 mobile phone support on December 10, 2019. I know its bad news for many Windows 10 smartphone users including myself. But the end is here. No more Windows 10 mobile updates.

I don't know if you guys have heard "Small Fish Gets Eaten By The Biggies". That's what happened with the Windows 10 mobile. The popularity of Android mobile firmware and the lack of development from Microsoft Windows mobile developers had led to the death of Windows 10 mobile firmware.

The demand for the Windows Phone has decreased dramatically over a couple of years. People prefer Android and IOS based devices more, and as a result, Windows mobile has come to an end.

It's been more than a year when Microsoft announced the end of support for Windows Phone 8.1 and now the end of Windows 10 mobile follows.

Microsoft also stated that the devices with the Version 1709 would receive security patches until December. However the devices running Version 1703 (that runs on Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL) are not eligible for the security patches, and the support for them will end on June 11th, 2019. Source: XDA

This news came to me with no surprise as there were no significant updates for my Windows 10 phone from a long time. I was only one in my friend circle who was using the Windows smartphone and was satisfied with it. Ya Google Services like Google Maps unavailability on Windows phones had to lead me to buy an Android phone as well.

What Will Happen When Windows 10 Mobile Support Ends?

Microsoft already advised Windows Mobile users to switch to Android or IOS. But if still, you want to keep your Windows phone than you need to know a few serious issues that you may face over time.

As Microsoft will stop further security updates after the predefined dates, there will always be a risk of security of your data on your phone.

Over time you may feel your Windows 10 mobile performance getting reduced.

There will be no further app updates on the Windows Store.

Stability will be an issue.

There will no support at all for your Windows phone on any authorized service center, except you need assistance on your mobile hardware.

Should You Throw Away Your Windows 10 Smartphone?

Definately not, you don't have to do that. My suggestion is to get an Android or IOS based phone and transfer all your data to the new phone before the support ends. You can still keep your Windows mobile phone for calling purposes or clicking images or maybe more.

I want to clarify that there is no hurry to get a new phone there is still time, and I think when the Support ends you can even use your Windows-based phone for an additional six months or so. That entirely depends on you.

If you are a big fan of some of the Microsoft apps for mobile, you can still get those apps on the Android device. Microsoft has already developed many of their mobile apps on Android platform.

Microsoft has developed a launcher for Android that integrates Windows 10 and Cortana for multitasking.

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Wrapping Up

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I know this is not settling for many Windows 10 mobile phone users. But this is what it is. If you are one of the Windows 10 smartphone user do comment, let me know what you think about the decision of Microsoft to end support for Windows 10 mobile phones.

Change is always good, and we should move with the flow. I think if Google supported Windows mobile from the beginning by given their services to Windows phone users, this story would never have ended like this.

Do share this post to let your friends know about this official announcement by Microsoft.

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How To Get Help With File Explorer In Windows 10?

If you want to Get help with File Explorer in Windows 10 and customize file explorer in Windows 10, then you are at the right place.

For those of you who are getting confused with the name "File Explorer ", I will clear your confusion right away.

The File Explorer in Windows 10 is the new version of Windows Explorer that used to be in the previous Windows Versions. It's a Windows Explorer update. So now whenever you hear File Explorer, its the same thing as Windows Explorer but will lot of different useful features.

In the past, we were using Windows Explorer with Windows Operating Systems. But from Windows 8 OS, that Windows Explorer got a new name and some beneficial features that I will cover in just a second, Read on...

Getting help with File Explorer in Windows 10 is a piece of cake. The new File Explorer provides lots of different ways by which you can get help easily and quickly.

In this guide, we will cover the new features that are integrated into Windows 10 File Explorer and how to use them effectively. We will also solve some common issues faced by users when using Windows 10 File Explorer.

Also Read: How To Change Ringtone In Windows 10 Mobile?

First thing first, let's make a checklist of what we are going to learn from this guide.

☑ We will first compare the traditional Windows Explorer with the all-new File Explorer

☑ Learn how to get help with File Explorer in Windows 10 by customization.

☑ Then we will learn some Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 10 File Explorer

☑ Windows 10 issues and fixes: Windows 10 File Explorer not responding issue

So are you ready to learn how to get help with File Explorer in Windows 10? I guess yes. Let's start...

What Is File Explorer In Windows 10

In short, the File Explorer is a File Management feature of Windows 10. It is used to browse files and folders on your computer.

File Explorer as the Graphic User Interface (GUI) helps the user to perform various operations within the computer system without any technicality. Anyone with zero technical knowledge can easily browse through the computer using the Windows 10 file management system.

Now let's see what changes made on the new File Explorer Vs. Windows Explorer is.

1.Traditional Windows Explorer Vs. Windows 10 File Explorer

↪ When we open Windows Explorer on our Windows 7 or older operating systems it opens with system drives BUT in Windows File Explorer it defaults to "Quick Access" which is a good thing as you can configure "Quick Access" window with the folders that you constantly use, no matter where they are in the drives.

↪ The Favorite menu on the left in Windows Explorer is changed with the "Quick Access" menu.

↪ File explorer got a flat lite look as compared to the traditional Windows Explorer.

↪ OneDrive (a cloud storage application) is added to the left pane in Windows 10 File Explorer that is not there in Windows 7 or older versions.

↪ "Home", "Share", "View" menus are smartly integrated on the top with a lot more options to choose from, which is not present in the Windows Explorer.

↪ If you want Windows to take you to "My Pc" and not to "Quick Access" when you open File Explorer, you can change easily change it. Just follow the instructions below.

Disable Quick Access in File Explorer on Windows 10

FILE > FOLDER OPTIONS >GENERAL

Change Open File Explorer to: This PC

There are many other Pros in File Explorer in Windows 10, but I kept it short to introduce you to it.

Now let's go to the next point where we will learn about How to get help with File Explorer in Windows 10 by customizing it.

2.Windows 10 File Explorer Customization

How do I customize QUICK ACCESS?

Windows 10 File Explorer Customization is very easy to do, let's see how to customize Quick Access.

We all have folders that we access many times throughout our time on our computer/laptop.

"Quick Access" feature makes it easy for you to add any number of the folder from any location on your drives to the "Quick Access" window, you can also remove the folders that you don't want to be shown on the "Quick Access" window by just a mouse click.

To pin any folder to your "Quick Access" window just right click on the folder and click "Pin to Quick Access" or to remove already pinned folders just right click and then click "Unpin from Quick Access". See below screen snap:

If you want to disable quick access Windows 10 you need to go to:

File > Change Folder And Search Option > Under the general tab > Privacy > And uncheck the 2 options there and then click ok.

How does OneDrive work in Windows 10?:

OneDrive Windows 10 is a cloud storage application where you can store your important files and folders directly from your computer and then can access it anywhere in the world.

If you heard about Google Drive, then OneDrive is the same thing. To use free cloud storage application, you need to sign up for a Microsoft account.

Once you are signed up, you can use your OneDrive as you like or can directly sign in if you already have one.

Note: You will get only 5GB free cloud storage from One Drive and if you want to upgrade there are options to do so.

Navigation Pane:

You can also customize your navigation pane from the VIEW tab on the top.

As can be seen, on the above screenshot you can use other options to customize as per your need. You can also press the F1 key on your keyboard to get help with File Explorer or any separate Window that you are on.

When you press the F1 key, a new window will open with Bing search engine that will show websites results that are helpful in solving your doubts and queries.

So you see that its very easy to Get help with File Explorer in Windows 10.

Show/Hide Hidden Items Setting:

The new Windows 10 File Explorer has highlighted some frequently used settings in its VIEW tab. One of the heavily used settings is Hidden Items setting.

Now, to show or hide Hidden Files, you do not have to go deep in the Folder Options. You can now quickly show or hide hidden items on your Windows 10 system with just a click.

To do this navigate to File Explorer >> View Tab >> Check/Uncheck Hidden Items

3. Get help with File Explorer in Windows 10 by using keyboard shortcuts

Windowskey+E: open File Explorer Windows 10 Alt+P: show or hide the Preview pane. Alt+Shift+P: show or hide the Details pane. Alt+left arrow key: go back one folder in your history. Alt+up arrow key: go up one folder in the folder tree. Ctrl+N: open a new File Explorer window. Ctrl+E: activate the Search bar. Ctrl+Shift+N: create a new folder in the current folder. Ctrl+mouse wheel up or mouse wheel down: increase or decrease the size of icons and thumbnails.

4. Windows 10 Issues And Fixes:

File explorer not responding Windows 10

If you are facing Windows 10 File Explorer problem like it goes to "File Explorer Not Responding" mode or you see "Windows has stopped working" or Windows 10 File Explorer not responding on right click then I have a solution for you that you can try.

I faced the similar Windows File Explorer not responding issue a week ago when I was using Windows 10 File Explorer.

My Windows 10 File Explorer crashes repeatedly, and after lots of research I came up with the solution that worked for me like a charm.

You can also try this Windows 10 File Explorer fix to solve your problem. In my case, there was an old software on my computer that was causing the issue.

Below are the steps by step instructions on how to troubleshoot the "Not Responding" issue.

Step 1. Download & Install CCleaner software (Free), this tool will clean up Windows 10

Step 2. Now launch it and click on the TOOLS option

Step 3. Now go to STARTUP and disable all software that shows up.

Now once you did that, start the software one by one and see if Windows 10 File Explorer is crashing or not.

If after enabling a software File Explorer goes in "Not Responding" or crashes that means that particular software is having the issue.

Just uninstall that software if it's not essential to you or try downloading the free copy of that software and install again.

In case, the above solution does not work for you then install Microsoft Fix It for Windows 10 and run it on your computer.

5. Windows Navigation Pane Missing

When you go to File Explorer in Windows 10, and you noticed that there is no navigation pane on the left side of the screen, then do not worry.

Just click on the "VIEW" tab that is located at the top of the File Explorer and then click on Navigation pane as shown below.

Now you will be able to see Navigation pane in File Explorer.

6. Windows 10 Search Bar Not Working

If the search box not working in Windows 10 File Explorer, then there is a setting in File Explorer in Windows 10 that can be done to make the search function.

The main reason Windows search not working is that option is not enabled. Just follow the below path to enable search in Windows 10 File Explorer.

Go to File on the top left >> Click Change Folder and Search Options >> Click the Search Tab >> Check the box Don't use the index when searching in file folders for system files(searches might take longer) >> Apply >> Ok.

Now Windows 10 Search bar should work.

7. Windows 10 File Explorer Hangs When Right Clicks?

Many of you may be facing the issue of File Explorer crashing after right-clicking on it. To solve this issue with the Windows 10 File Explorer follow the below steps:

Press windows key + X key together on your keyboard. This action will open the Command Prompt with admin privileges.

Type "netsh" in the Command Prompt window and hit on Enter button.

Now type "winsock reset" and hit on Enter button on your keyboard.

The command execution will complete n few seconds.

Once its completed, restart your computer.

Issue Fixed!

Also Read: How To Get Help In Windows 10 ? Step-By-Step-Tutorial

Final Words:

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I hope in this tutorial How to Get help with File Explorer in Windows 10 I have covered almost all the things that you need to get started. And your problem with the Windows File Explorer in Windows 10 is FIXED.

If there is something that you didn't understand, please comment below, and I promise to reply you ASAP.

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How To Turn On Bluetooth On Windows 10?

There are hundreds of devices around the world that uses Bluetooth technology till now. Windows 10 devices are also Bluetooth compatible, and one should know how to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 to make use of it.

Bluetooth technology has been there from the early 20's, specifically from 1998 when Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) formally announced it. We are in 2018's now, and most people use Wi-Fi over the Bluetooth technology.

Remember the times when you exchange pictures or music using the Bluetooth? Now the technology evolved and people are using Wi-Fi more often to do the same task. Apps like ShareIt, Xender etc uses your Wi-Fi hardware to share data between two or more devices without using any Internet data.

But there are devices like Printers, Speakers, Wireless Keyboard & Mouse, Headphones, etc. that can only be used wirelessly with the help of Bluetooth.

There are multiple ways to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 device. We will list all the possible ways here in this article with screenshots for your better understanding.

Also Read: How To Use Dynamic Lock In Windows 10?

Maybe you are here to know how to connect Bluetooth headphones to pc, or perhaps you want to connect your Bluetooth enabled printer with your Windows 10. Whatever the need is, the first thing that you should know is how to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10.

So let's learn to enable Bluetooth on Windows 10.

Ways On How To Turn On Bluetooth On Windows 10

As mentioned earlier Windows 10 Bluetooth can be enabled using different approaches. I will list all the methods here, and you can follow the way that is more convenient to you.

Do not worry if you are not a Tech Savy person. All the steps mentioned are easy to follow.

Let's begin...

Enable Bluetooth Through Settings App In Windows 10

Every device has its Settings dashboard to control the device behavior. Windows 10 devices are not that different. From the Settings App, you can easily search for the Bluetooth Settings and turn it on. Here is how...

Launch Windows 10 Settings App. You will see the Settings Icon just above the Shut Down option in the Start Menu.

Now in "Find a Setting" bar search for "Bluetooth." When you see the results dropdown, click "Bluetooth & Other Devices Settings."

That's it, toggle ON Bluetooth button, and it will switch from gray to colored. (In my case its sky blue)

As you see you can Pair other Bluetooth enabled devices with your Windows 10 device. To know how to do that read our guide Fix Connections To Bluetooth Audio Devices And Wireless Displays In Windows 10.

Turn On Bluetooth Through Action Center In a Single Click

Action Center in Windows 10 have the most used settings pinned to it. Just see the below screenshot, and you will know what I mean.

In just a click you can Enable Bluetooth in Windows 10, this is just like a Bluetooth shortcut key. This is how you find the Action center and do the needful:

At the down corner right side of your screen, you will see a cube-like box, click it.

Once Action Center is opened, Click on the Bluetooth to turn it on.

Do not be confused by that "not connected" text. The Bluetooth on Windows 10 is turned on; you need to connect a Bluetooth enabled device with it.

So these are the two ways on how to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10. Now let's see some basic questions asked by people that are related to Bluetooth.

Suggested Read: Windows Hello In Windows 10 Full Configuration Guide

Does My Computer Have Bluetooth?

Nice question! Many latest laptops and computers come with Bluetooth hardware embedded in them. But if you are using a very old Windows device like Old Windows PC than there are chances that you do not have Bluetooth hardware in your device.

The other scenario can be that the Bluetooth driver in Windows 10 is missing because of which you are not able to see the Bluetooth button, even if you have Bluetooth hardware in your device. So check that.

And the third scenario is if you have the required hardware and the drivers but Bluetooth not working in Windows 10 or you can't turn on Bluetooth Windows 10. Then you should update your Bluetooth drivers from the Device Manager to make it work.

For old PC's that are running Windows 10 but does not have Bluetooth hardware in their system, then don't worry. You can use PC Bluetooth adapter available online to make your PC Bluetooth friendly. It looks like this:

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So this is how to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 and enjoy your devices wirelessly. Going Wireless is the best thing happened to us. Those bunch of wire cables lying all around our house is now gone.

If you believe that this article solved your problem, Do share it with your friends on social media.

If you have any other Bluetooth issues do comment below, we do reply. Also, check our other articles on Windows 10 for the self-help.

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How To Use Dynamic Lock In Windows 10?

Windows 10 already gave us a modern and fastest way of Logging in to our system using Windows Hello face recognition feature. But do you know how to use Dynamic Lock in Windows 10?

If you don't! Then continue reading this article.

Its always good to lock your laptop/PC when you are moving away from it to avoid unauthorized access. But many times, maybe in hurry we forget to lock our system and that makes our private information vulnerable.

Whether you are at a public place or at your office or maybe at your home. It's always safe to lock your computer before you leave. Dynamic Lock in Windows 10 will make this task super easy for you. Just like that!

Also Read: Fix DPC Watchdog Violation Error In Windows 10

But before I show you how to enable Dynamic Lock in Windows 10 Operating System, let me first give you a brief introduction about the Dynamic Lock feature.

What Is Dynamic Lock In Windows 10?

Dynamic Lock feature was pushed with Windows 10 Creators Update (1703).  If enabled, it automatically locks your machine if you move away from it.

Dynamic Lock in Windows 10 uses your Bluetooth enabled phone that is paired with your system.

So if you move away from your system so that your Bluetooth paired phone is not in the contact with your system after a range, Windows 10 Locks itself.

Ya, for this to work you have to take your paired smartphone with you when you leave.

This will definitely prevent any unauthorized access to your system even if you forget to lock your system by pressing Windows Key + L.

By the way, some people also call this feature- Windows Goodbye, just to let you know.

Now that you know how important it is to enable Dynamic Lock in Windows 10. Let us set it up right away.

How To Use Dynamic Lock In Windows 10?

To activate Dynamic Lock in Windows 10 we have to do few settings and pair our smartphone with our Windows 10 system. Just follow the below steps and you are good to go.

Open Settings >> Accounts

Navigate to Signin Options.

Scroll down and look for DYNAMIC LOCK.

Checkmark "Allow Windows to automatically lock your device when you're away"

After this click on "Bluetooth & Other Devices". (From here we will pair our smartphone)

Now turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone.

Once your smartphone Bluetooth is enabled click + Add Bluetooth or other devices.

In "Add a device" window click the first option i.e. Bluetooth.

Now Windows 10 will search for your Bluetooth enabled smartphone for the pairing process. If everything is good your device will show up in the list.

Once you see your device in the list just click on it.

Once you do that you will see a similar notification on your Windows 10 and on your smartphone.

Check your smartphone and Accept The Pairing. Just Tap on PAIR & CONNECT on your smartphone.

And than Tap PAIR again.

Your Windows 10 system may also ask for the DUN (Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking) access. In my case, it asked for it so I Allowed it.

If you get the same notification on your smartphone just allow it. Do not forget to checkmark "Always Allow" before you tap OK.

If you correctly performed all the steps as listed above then congratulations, your Smartphone, and your Windows 10 laptop/PC are paired together. Now just click on Done.

This is how to use Dynamic Lock in Windows 10. Isn't it simple and quick to set up?

Now its time to test Dynamic Lock in Windows 10. Just take your phone and move away from your system. Maybe you can have a visit to your garden area.

If your Smartphone is far enough, i.e. outside the Bluetooth range with your Windows 10 system than Windows 10 should lock itself. Go back and have a look if its lock or not?

So I just tried it myself and its working like a charm. Did it work for you? Most probably your answer is positive. But if the Dynamic Lock did not work for you then there can be a few reasons. Let's see what they are.

Dynamic Lock Not Working Even After Activating It

Below can the reason the Dynamic Lock failed:

Check if you don't have Bluetooth turned ON, on your smartphone.

Double check if both the devices are paired correctly. If there is any error remove the paired smartphone and pair it again using the above instructions.

Try moving very far away from the system and check if Windows 10 Dynamic Lock gets activated.

Also Read: Windows Mobile Device Center For Windows 10 To Keep Devices InSync

Conclusion...

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So you now know how to use Dynamic Lock in Windows 10. I personally like this feature very much. After I enabled it I do not have to worry about my Laptop being used by another person in my absence. The Dynamic Lock does its magic. Just like that!

If you are facing any issues while trying to activate Dynamic Lock, do let us know in comments section below.

I hope I have kept this article easy to understand and to the point. If you appreciate my efforts to bring to you Windows 10 how to's article then do share it and support us.

Will be back with another informative and useful article soon. Till then happy surfing :)

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How To Change Ringtone In Windows 10 Mobile?

So you have a Windows 10 mobile and you want to know how to change ringtone in Windows 10 mobile and make your own custom cool ringtones in just a few seconds.

No worries, in this How-To guide I will show you how! Just sit back and follow the instructions.

I know that you do not want to use the pre-installed Windows phone ringtones as they do not match your choice, correct? You want to set your favourite song as a ringtone in Windows 10 mobile.

If we see the history of ringtones it follows from the beginning of the phone era. The landlines that we used to have in our homes also rings when someone calls on it TRING-TRING, remember? 

From the evolution of the mobile phones, the new feature "Ringtones" are introduced where you can select the ringtone of your choice instead of listening to the old boring TRING-TRING.

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Smartphones made it easier to select the ringtones of your choice but sometimes it becomes tricky to set your favourite music that is not pre-installed on the Windows 10 mobile. And right now you will learn how to change your ringtone. Let's Start...

How To Change Ringtone In Windows 10 Mobile

How do I change my ringtone on my Windows phone? It's easy! There are two ways by which you can easily change ringtone in Windows 10 mobile.

Note that these methods can also be used to change ringtones in Windows 8 phones.

METHOD 1: How To Change Ringtone In Windows 10 Mobile With The Help Of  Your PC & Mobile

If you just want to use one of your preloaded ringtones you can follow the path below:

Settings >> Personalization >>Sound

In “ Sounds”, Click on “Ringer” option and you’ll see all the preloaded Windows phone 10 sounds.

If you want, you can use any of Windows Mobile default ringtone as your default ringtone.

But if you want to have a custom ringtone like your favourite music or song then just connect your phone to your laptop/PC.

Once you connected your phone wait for few seconds for your Windows 10 mobile drivers to get installed and ready on your laptop/PC.

Now go to "My Computer" Or "This PC" depending upon the Windows Operating system you are using and you will see your phone there.

Just double-click on it and go to the  Ringtones folder. In this folder, you will see Windows 10 mobile preloaded ringtones.

Now if you want to have your song as your ringtone, just copy that song from your Laptop/PC and paste it in the Ringtone folder. That's It.

The final step is to get your Windows 10 mobile and go to the "Ringer" option as showed in the first step and you will see your song there, tap on it and set it as your Windows 10 mobile ringtone.

Method 2: How To Change Ringtone In Windows 10 Mobile By Downloading Ringtone Maker app

If you do not want to use your PC/Laptop or you don't have one, then do not worry. You can still be able to change phone ringtone with the help of “Ringtone Maker app”.

This ringtone maker for windows phone is pre-installed in your Windows 8 or Windows 10 mobile, but if you do not see it just download it from the "Windows App Store".

Once downloaded and installed, follow the steps below:

With this app, you can make free ringtones for cell phones. Just open the app and select the song of your choice.

Now Move the edge-pointers and crop the song, from where you want to start the ringtone and where to end.

Once satisfied, tap on SAVE and it's done. You can now set that as your ringtone in Windows 10 mobile.

Method 3: How To Change Ringtone In Windows 10 Mobile By Downloading It From online Sites

This the simplest method to change ringtone in Windows 10 Mobile. Just go to Google.com and type in Windows 10 Mobile Ringtones download, this will give you many results that will have websites who are offering Windows 10 mobile free ringtones to download.

You can easily download the ringtones in Windows 10 Mobile and then set them from the Windows 10 Mobile Settings, no need to use Ringtone Maker App.

Few examples of website that you will consider to visit to download ringtones for Windows 10 mobile are-- Zedge.net, en.softonic.com etc.

Also Read: How To Get Help With File Explorer In Windows 10?

Wrapping Up...

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Do you like this guide on How To Change Ringtone In Windows 10 Mobile? Any Questions? Just use the comment section to get the answers.See you soon in the next article.

And Yes! Do let us know if there is any specific problem that you are facing in your Windows 10 OS. We will try to write a guide on it. :)

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Fix DPC Watchdog Violation Error In Windows 10! – Solved

Windows 10 error "DPC Watchdog Violation" was first documented when Windows 8 was released. Microsoft has patched the error with its updates at that time. But again Windows 10 users are complaining about the blue screen of death.

Many of you who don't know, DPC stands for Deferred Procedure Call.

Many of the Windows 10 users are encountering this DPC Watchdog Violation error because of the incompatible SSD drivers.

As this Windows 10 error is sudden you will lose your unsaved data when it occurs. So it's very much suggested to fix DPC Watchdog Violation error after you first encounter it.

Also Read: Fix Connections To Bluetooth Audio Devices And Wireless Displays In Windows 10

If you are in a middle of something and your Windows 10 OS encounter Watchdog Violation error, you will see a blue screen with the below error text on it.

"Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We are just collecting some error info, and then we will restart for you. (0% Complete). If you'd like to know more, you can search online later for this error: DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION"

This error can be easily fixed if you correctly perform the instruction below. After researching for many hours I have found few methods that can help eliminate this Watchdog blue screen error.

Let's see what are those methods to troubleshoot this very severe and irritating error.

What Is DPC Watchdog Violation Error Windows 10

As I said before, once this error occurs you will see a blue screen as shown below(This is the actual screenshot of the error):

The flaw is with the IDE ATA/ATAPI controller installed with Windows 10. You can easily fix this error by simply using a different driver.

Microsoft has also given a value to this Windows 10 bug i.e. 0x00000133. Please be aware that DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION is a Windows error and not a Virus as many users think of it.

I will keep this guide to the point and will try to explain the fixes in detail. This will also help the users those are not from the technical background. So please bare with me.

Identify DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION Error Windows 10 Using Event Viewer

When you encounter this error, Just restart your Windows 10 system. After restarting we need to check some event logs with the help of Event Viewer.

You can skip this step if you want to, but it's good to know which driver or update caused this Watchdog error.

1# To check event viewer logs press  Windows logo key and X at the same time on your keyboard. And then select Event Viewer.

2# There are 3 panels in Event Viewer. On the left side of the panel, click Windows Logs, and then System. That's where all system errors or warnings get stored as a readable text.

3# The middle panel of Event viewer will have some entries/logs in the form of Error | Warning and Information. Check the latest one marked with Warning or Error.

The above event logs show that the source of the error is DistributedCOM. In some cases it will the source will be DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION. 

I know not all of you can read the Event Viewer logs as it is very technical. But you surely try the below fix.

Windows 10 DPC Watchdog Violation Fix

Follow the instructions below to fix this error right away. Please be very cautious while doing this fix.

1# Navigate to Windows Settings > Search For Device Manager

2# Now open IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers section.

3# Select the controller that says 'Standard SATA AHCI Controller' and right click on it, Select Properties.

4# A new window will open. Select the Driver Tab and then Driver Details.

5# Make sure that the driver listed is "iaStorA.sys". Then click OK.

6# After you have identified the driver installed. Click on Update Drivers.

8# Select the second option "Browse my computer for driver software"

9# Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".

10# Select Standard SATA AHCI Controller and clcik Next.

11# In few seconds Windows 10 will install the latest drivers for Standard SATA AHCI Controller. You have to restart your system for the changes to take effect. This is really important. Make sure to save all your unsaved work before you restart your system.

That's it! this will surely the solve the blue screen of death error aka DPC Watchdog Violation error.

If this does not work for you, run Windows 10 update to fully update your system. We do have a guide for it on our website. And if none worked for you then go for the clean install of Windows 10. Make sure to backup your data before you begin for a clean install.

Bonus: You can troubleshoot other blue screen errors too with this> Microsoft Windows Blue Screen Error Troubleshooter

Also Read: Use my sign in info to automatically finish setting up my device after an update

Over To You...

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There are many paid software available in the market that claims to fix DPC Watchdog Violation In Windows 10 for you.

Why Pay, when you can do it on your own in just 11 clicks and few seconds?

If you are stuck somewhere while doing this Watchdog fix, do let us know in the comments section.

Is there any other Windows 10 error that is bugging you a lot? Do let us know and we will surely come up with a descriptive article to solve that particular error.

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Use My Sign In Info To Automatically Finish Setting Up My Device After An Update!

Today we will talk about a very important Windows 10 Account Setting. The setting is called "use my sign in info to automatically finish setting up my device after an update". From the last 2-4 days, many Windows 10 users are complaining that Windows 10 update is not getting successful.

We looked into the problem and found that the Windows 10 users who contacted us do not have a particular setting turned on.

The setting "use my sign in info to automatically finish setting up my device after an update" is defaulted to be ON. But somehow those users have it Off.

Let us first learn what this Windows Account Setting is and why you want it to be always turned ON.

Also Read: How To Get Driver Updates For Windows 10?

Use My Sign In Info To Automatically Finish Setting Up My Device After An Update

So let's say you got a Windows 10 update. The Windows started downloading updates for your Windows 10 PC. Once all the available updates are downloaded the system will try to install it.

In the phase of installing the Windows updates, it requires several restarts. Now, if the setting "use my sign in info to automatically finish setting up my device after an update" is turned OFF Windows will not be able to complete the update installation process.

Why It's Important?

Most of us have a password or PIN setup to login to the computer when we start or restart it.

So when Windows automatically restarts and try to finish the updates, it needs to get into your computer.

For this, the Windows creates a temporary token when that setting is turned ON so that it can log into your device and finish all the Windows installation process.

After Windows updates installation is done it will then expire the token and log out of the system automatically so you can log in with your credentials.

So guys check if you have that setting turned ON or not.

You can check it here:

Accounts > Sign-in options, beneath Privacy, you’ll find a new toggle called Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up my device after an update or restart.

If it is not set to ON just toggle it ON.

Note: This option isn’t available if your PC is joined to a domain or if work or email policies are applied to your PC.

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Final Words

I hope this will solve the issue you may be having while updating your Windows 10.

Do share this article "Use My Sign In Info To Automatically Finish Setting Up My Device After An Update" with your friends on Facebook.

If you have any other issues or questions regarding Windows 10 do hesitate to use the comment box below.

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Fix Connections To Bluetooth Audio Devices And Wireless Displays In Windows 10

In this guide, we will "Fix connection to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays in Windows 10". Today in this era Bluetooth and wireless devices are popular in the market.

That's because you do not have to worry about the wire lengths, and you can roam around with your wireless device anywhere in your home. The

The Wireless display adapter in device manager Windows 10 gives us the ability to connect our wireless display.Bluetooth Windows 10 help to connect the Bluetooth enabled devices such as Bluetooth headphones.

Let's look how we can solve the issues with Bluetooth Audio, Miracast Devices and WiGig devices.

We will fix connection to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays in Windows 10. This simple easy to understand Windows 10 guide with help you to fix the issue as mentioned earlier with Windows 10.

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Fix connection to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays in Windows 10

Bluetooth Audio:

After pressing the Connect button in Action Center, if you do not see your device in discovered devices list, you can try the below steps:

Make sure that your Windows device supports Bluetooth functionality and that it’s turned on in your device. You’ll see a Bluetooth button in Action Centre when you open it.

If you don’t see the Bluetooth button in Action Center, try updating your device’s driver to the latest version. Here’s how you can update your device driver: go to Start >> enter Device Manager >> select it from the list of results, and then, in Device Manager, find your device, right-click on it(or press and hold) , select Update Driver Software, select Search automatically for updated driver software in the list, and then follow the rest of the steps.

If Bluetooth is turned on, and the driver is up to date, but your Bluetooth audio device still doesn’t work, try removing the device and re-pairing it. Here's how you can do it: go to Start >> enter Devices >> select Bluetooth >> select the device >> select Remove device >> and then try pairing again.

Also, make sure that the Bluetooth-enabled audio device is switched on and discoverable. How you do this differ with devices, so check the device manual that came with your device or directly go to the manufacturer’s website.

Miracast Devices:

If pressing the Connect button in Action Centre doesn’t find your device, give the following steps a try:

Make sure that your Windows device supports Miracast by checking the device manual that came with it in the box or by going to the manufacturer’s website.

Make sure that WiFi is turned on on the device.

Make sure that the display you want to forecast to supports Miracast and that it's turned on. If it doesn’t, you’ll need a Miracast adapter (also called a “dongle”) that plugs into an HDMI port on your display device.

WiGig Devices:

If pressing the Connect button in Action Centre doesn’t find your wireless device, try the following steps:

Make sure that your Windows device supports WiGig and is turned on and discoverable. If your PC supports WiGig, you'll see a WiGig button in Settings >> Flight mode.

Make sure that the display supports WiGig. If it doesn't, you'll need a WiGig dock.

Did  "Fix Connections To Bluetooth Audio Devices And Wireless Displays In Windows 10" guide solved your problem. Are you able to use your wireless devices?

You can also use this guide to fix connections to bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays in windows 10 mobile

If yes, do let us know. Somehow if you are not able to get your wireless device working, please comment in the comment section below with your issue in detail. I will try to help you out.

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How To Clean Install Windows 10 Without Windows 10 License Key

A couple of days ago something weird happened to my Windows 10 Laptop & that made me think of how to do Windows 10 clean install.  I was afraid to lose my Windows 10 license key as I was going to reinstall it again. But, NO! you will not lose your Windows 10 key if you fall under the below category. Read On...

In this article, I will show you the exact method on how to clean install Windows 10 without Windows 10 license key.

This article is for those Windows 10 users who took part in Windows 10 free upgrade.

So by saying that I mean the users who upgraded there licensed Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 to Windows 10 for free by taking part in Windows 10 free upgrade program a couple of years ago.

Also Read: How To Check For Windows 10 Updates?

So if you do not fall into the above category of Windows 10 users then this article is of no use to you.

Also, do not trust software or programs like Windows 10 product key finder etc. as it will not make your Windows 10 genuine. Instead, buy Windows 10 product key from the Microsoft store.

So let's see how to clean install Windows 10 and how to activate Windows 10 without product key.

How To Clean Install Windows 10

We will be using the below tools/programs in order to do the clean install of Windows 10:

A USB thumb drive or a DVD with almost 8GB of free space.(USB drive is better)

Windows 10 Media Creation tool.

Ok, so I assume you have USB ready with you? We are going to make Windows 10 bootable USB for the clean install of Windows 10. Please follow the below steps:

Windows 10 Installation Steps Screenshots:

Insert USB drive and make sure you do not have any data in it. During the process, your USB will be formatted so if you do have any data on your USB just make a backup of it somewhere on the laptop/PC other then C drive(Includes desktop, my documents, pictures, downloads etc.)

Go to Windows 10 Media Creation Tool and click on Download tool Now button.

Once the Media Creation Tool is downloaded double click on it to launch the tool. It will do its thing for few seconds and will take you to the Windows 10 Terms & Conditions window.

Click Accept when you see Terms & Conditions window.

Select Create installation media(USB Flash Drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC & click NEXT.

The next window will take you to the selection of Language, Edition & Architecture. If you are doing this whole process on the same laptop/PC where you want to do the clean install of Windows 10 then just make sure that the option Use the recommended options for this PC is checked & then click NEXT.

If you are making this Windows 10 bootable USB for a different PC then just uncheck Use the recommended options for this PC & select as per the other PC specifications. Please choose the exact same specification for the other PC.

Now select USB Flash Drive.

You can also select the second option ISO file if you want to install Windows 10 from DVD. The second option will create the Windows 10 ISO file on your computer that you can use to burn to a DVD. For now, let's stay with the USB Flash Drive to reinstall Windows 10 from USB

After selecting USB Flash Drive and clicking NEXT you will see that your USB is on the list(Refresh drive list if you do not find the USB).

After selecting your USB Flash Drive and clicking NEXT. Windows 10 Media Creation Tool will start the Windows 10 Downloading process.

Once the download is finished just follow the steps in the Media Creation Tool window and complete the process.

Ok, If you have done all the above process you should have a Windows 10 bootable USB Flash Drive ready. If something went wrong during this whole process just let me know by using the comment section.

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool downloads Windows 10 with no errors most of the time. But in some cases, the download could be interrupted due to internet connectivity or power failures.

Moving to the next process.

Windows 10 Fresh Install

Now restart your PC and make sure that Windows 10 USB Flash Drive is already inserted into the USB port of your PC.

When the PC loads up again start pressing F12 or F2 continuously(basically you have to enter your PC BIOS ). It will bring you few options to select.

Select USB or Flash Drive as the bootable device and hit Enter.

After doing the above steps Windows 10 USB Flash Drive will boot and will begin the installation process. Select the options as per your need and click NEXT.

Click on Install Now.

Now on the next screen, it will ask you for the Windows 10 Product Key to activate Windows 10. But as i have already stated in the beginning of this article that if you are the Windows 10 user who upgraded to Windows 10 successfully by taking part in the Windows 10 free upgrade program than you do not need to worry about Windows 10 product key.

Leave the Product Key field blank and click on SKIP and then NEXT.

Accept Terms & Conditions. Read it if you want before accepting ;)

On the next screen select Custom: Install Windows Only (Advanced).

After that, you will see all your drives listed. Actually, those are your drive partitions. Select the C drive or Partition 1 (System Drive).

IMPORTANT: Please be cautious which drive you are selecting. As we have to format the drive that will wipe out all your data that is on the drive. So only select the drive which has Type=System.

Do not overstress the below screenshot as I have only one partition on one of my PC.

Format the drive that you selected for the clean install of Windows 10 and then click NEXT.

On the next screen Windows 10 will begin its installation process. During the whole process, your PC will restart multiple times.

Be sure to unplug USB Flash drive from the PC when it restarts. Failing to do so will take you to the first step of the process again. But if it happens do not panic. Just remove the Windows 10 USB flash drive and again force restart your PC.

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Conclusion:

That's it Windows 10 will do its thing for some time and there you have clean install Windows 10 without Windows 10 license key.

I hope this article on How to clean install Windows 10 after free upgrade helped you to do the job. If you really appreciate this detailed Windows 10 guide please do share on social media.

Any Questions? Do not hesitate to comment below your doubts or questions. I will try to help you out with the process.

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Check Spelling And Grammar With Free Google Chrome Extension!

If you are looking for a tool that is better than Google grammar checker or Ginger grammar checker than read this. Grammarly Chrome extension is free to use and provides various checks that needed for a perfect article/email/presentation etc.

Grammarly is the best grammar checker available today in the market and is used by many regardless of their profession. Students love Grammarly as it helps students in expanding their vocabulary.

Not only Grammarly checks spellings in your article/email/presentation etc, it is also able to act as free grammar and punctuation checker and corrector.

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Grammarly plagiarism checker will let you check your copy of article against any plagiarism thus making your copy unique. So folks one simple tool and many uses. What could be the better tool to use in your daily life?

Automation saves your time and increases productivity. Isn't it great?

A poor written English language can definitely impact you in many ways. Think about it! Are you writing an email to your boss? or may be you want to start a business and emailing the proposal to your investor?

You can download Grammarly for Chrome browser for free. Yes, you heard it right. By just installing the Chrome extension for Grammarly and signing up with them.

Better writing with Grammarly

As we now know the benefits of this awesome free checker, let's see how you can get this for free. I will show you exactly how to download the Grammarly Chrome extension and then check spelling and grammar with free Google Chrome extension.

Note that this is the free version of Grammarly with the limited features like spell and grammar check. You can upgrade anytime if you like this tool or continue using it for the lifetime without the advanced features like Plagiarism and other special features. It's upon you.

Let's Begin!

How to get Grammarly for free

Requirements: Google Chrome browser.(If you do not have Google Chrome browser installed then read this):

Google Chrome For Windows 10

Now let us see the easy steps that we are going to perform to get our Grammarly free Chrome extension and account.

Click here>> Grammarly Website 

Click ADD TO CHROME as shown in the image below.

Now click ADD EXTENTION.

That's it, now you should see Grammarly Chrome extension icon on the top right corner of Chrome browser(as in the below image)

After this, you will be redirected to a new page on the same page that you are in. Now you have to sign up for your free Grammarly account in order to activate the extension and start using it. So go ahead and Sign Up it's easy.

The fastest way to signup is by using your Facebook Account or you can also use your email for this process.

If you used your email to signup then go to your email account and check for the email that you got from Grammarly and activate your Grammarly account.

You are all set now. You have got a free Grammarly account and the Grammarly extension for Chrome. Go ahead and use it while writing your copy of emails, presentations, blogs etc.

In future, if you need some more advanced features to use with your writings you can upgrade anytime with them.

Watch this video to know how Grammarly Works

If you have not yet got Grammarly for free, then scroll up after watching this video for the steps to get it for free.

I hope this review on the best Spelling And Grammar checker helped you in some or the other way. Comment below and let us know what you think about this online grammar checker.

If you have any questions or doubts regarding the whole process just let us know in comments.

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Do share this with your friends and relatives so that they can also get this awesome tool for free.

In the coming days, i will be presenting more free tools for your Windows 10 operating system to increase your productivity and save your time. Till then have a productive days ahead! :)

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Fix Connections To Bluetooth Audio Devices And Wireless Displays In Windows 10 Mobile

Want to fix connections to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays in Windows 10 mobile? Problem connecting to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays, then you are at the right place. The Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays are popular in the market so that you need not worry about the wired thing, most of us are fond of the Bluetooth and wireless displays because of our convenience to set yourself free from the messy wires.

In this guide, I am going to show you how you can fix connections between Bluetooth Windows 10 and wireless displays; basically, two methods can be applied to action. Bluetooth driver for Windows 10 helps to connect the Bluetooth enabled devices such as Bluetooth headset, Bluetooth speakers, etc.

By the below methods, you can quickly fix connections to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays in Windows 10 mobile.

ALSO READ: How To Change Ringtone In Windows 10 Mobile

Fix Connections To Bluetooth Audio Devices And Wireless Displays In Windows 10 Mobile

The two methods which will fix connections to bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays in Windows 10 mobile are:

Method 1: Bluetooth Audio on Windows 10 mobile and,

Method 2: Miracast Devices

Let's connect them,

Fix Connections To Bluetooth Audio Devices And Wireless Displays In Windows 10 Mobile

Bluetooth Audio:

Applies to Windows 10 mobile Bluetooth audio,

If tapping the Connect button in action centre doesn't find your Bluetooth enabled audio device, give this a try:

You have to make sure that your Windows 10 device supports Bluetooth Windows 10 and that is turned ON, you will find a Bluetooth Windows 10 button in action centre.

Make sure that the Bluetooth enabled audio device is ON and Discoverable. How you do this differ between devices, so check the information that comes with your Windows 10 mobile device or visit the manufacturer's website.

In case, you are looking for the Bluetooth enabled devices Windows 10 other than audio, Go to Bluetooth Windows 10 setting page - Go to Settings >> Select Devices >> and select Bluetooth Windows 10 option >> Select and hold the name of the device >> Select Delete and try re-pairing again.

Miracast Devices:

Applies to Windows 10 mobile Miracast devices,

Again, If tapping the Connect button in action centre doesn't find device the give this a try:

Make sure that your Windows 10 mobile device supports Miracast device by checking the information that comes with the Windows 10 mobile device manual or visit the manufacturer's website for more details about your Windows 10 device.

Make sure that your WiFi is turned ON.

You have to be sure that the wireless displays you want to project to support Miracast, and that is turned ON. If it doesn't you will need a Miracast adapter, it sometimes called a Dongle that plugs into an HDMI Port.

Make sure that your device drivers are up to date and the latest firmware is installed for your wireless display or adapter (see the Support info on the manufacturer’s website for instructions, or search the Windows Store for a manufacturer’s app to help you).

Restart your Windows 10 mobile device and the wireless display or adapter.

Remove the device by going to Start >> Settings >> Devices >> Connected devices, then, under Projectors, select the wireless display or adapter and tap Remove device and then try reconnecting.

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These methods on how to fix connections to bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays in Windows 10 mobile will do the job done. If any problems occur during these above methods and you are not able to connect to the bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays, please do let us know by commenting below for further assistance.

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Best Virus Protection For Windows 10 Operating System

Are you looking for the best antivirus for Windows 10? In today's article, I am going to suggest you one of the best virus protection for Windows 10. The antivirus helps in identity theft protection of our system or our personal data theft.

Many computers systems around the world are infected by malware and viruses and the owners of the machines do not know this. In order to avoid any kind of cyber theft or attack, we MUST USE ANTIVIRUS.

Also Read: How To Get Help In Windows 10?

Many people out there think twice or thrice before buying the antivirus software. Many other goes for the free versions of the virus protection software which do not have all the features or ability to protect your PC from some of the stubborn viruses and malware.

Investing a very small amount for your data safety is not a big deal. So you should get a trusted antivirus program. Today I am going to introduce you with one of the best virus protection for Windows 10.

The Windows defender for Windows 10, that comes inbuilt in the system is not that best when it comes to antivirus programs. But if you want to install any other antivirus program on your PC then you have to disable Windows defender in Windows 10.

Ok! No more talking let's come to the main part.

Best Virus Protection For Windows 10

Introduction:

In this Avira antivirus review, I will be briefly describing the kind of security you will get.

Avira Antivirus is light, fast and reliable - dramatically boost your PC's speed and performance, and prevent threats such as dangerous malware with Avira Antivirus.

Independent testing authorities have tested Avira and ranked it first ahead of the competition in protection, performance, and usability.

Avira comes for both Windows as well as Mac. So if you are not on Mac you can still get it for your Mac protection.

Security & Performance:

As you see in the screenshot above, Avira antivirus program protects your PC/Laptop from Ransomware virus that encrypts your data and then asks for money in order to release it. Not only this Avira antivirus also prevents Device control and keep your login credentials safe.

The real time protection is yet another great feature of this best virus protection software. So if you are online or offline the Total Online Security will protect you from any kind of cyber loss from your PC.

Avira not only offers you online and offline security but it also offers great PC speed and Tune-Up tools. These tools peak your computer performance which results in longer battery life and extra space and memory.

Program Updates:

Computer viruses are created every now and then by some mischievous computer addicts to harm you or just bug you. Avira monitors newly created viruses and malware and adds them to their restricted zone.

They will provide you their Antivirus software updates on a regular basis so that you will be protected by the newly discovered viruses or malware.

The program updates keep your PC updated with the latest malware and trojans and keep you always safe.

Customer Support:

There are thousands of antivirus software available in the market nowadays. They promise you great support and then forget you. This is not the case with the Worlds leading Antivirus software available in the market - Avira.

Avira provides friendly customer support whenever you need it, they even say:

"It’s true, we get the best grades in our industry... But we’re prouder of the grades we get from YOU."

Above is the screenshot of the customer's reviews on Avira website. You can find more at the bottom of their website.

So if you are thinking that is Avira any good or is Avira safe? Then the answer is YES! It's excellent and safe.

Link To Get Your Avira Antivirus:

Well, i think I have provided a good amount of information that will help you to choose the best antivirus for your PC. Just go to the below link to get your Antivirus at a very cheap and affordable price:

>> Get Avira Antivirus Software Here

Avira comes with 3 choices as a pack:

Get Security

Get Security & Speed

All In One

Once you purchase your desired pack, the antivirus installation process is very easy. You just need to follow the installer instructions and you are done and protected.

Conclusion:

Avira antivirus is an affordable and one of the best antivirus for Windows 10 and Mac. The support is great and friendly. Whenever you need them they are there for you. The Security and performance feature of the Antivirus program are out of expectation as compared to the other highly prized Antivirus in the market.

Just go for it, you will not regret this little investment.

If you have any questions or doubts do ask in the comment section of this Avira Antivirus Review post. I hope this review on Best Virus Protection For Windows 10 Operating System helped you.

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Please share this review with your friend on Facebook and let them also have this best Antivirus on their system.

Are you using any other Antivirus presently? Just comment down and let us know how it is.

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Windows 10 Taskbar Not Working Fix!

Is Windows 10 Taskbar not working for you? Is Windows 10 taskbar not responding or getting freezed? If yes, then this article is just for you. Sometimes some Windows System UI does not work as expected, one of them is the Windows taskbar UI.

Many Windows 10 user are facing issue with taskbar not working Windows 10.

There are several ways to fix taskbar not working in Windows 10, We will see few of them.

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Windows 10 Taskbar Not Working

Method 1. Re-Register Taskbar Windows 10

If this method is too technical for you, you can try other methods listed below. When the Windows 10 taskbar broken,  we re-register the taskbar. To Re-Register Windows 10 taskbar we will use the Windows Powershell.

If you don't know what is Windows Powershell, then here is the quick explanation. It is the command-line tool to configure system settings and automate Windows tasks.

So let's get the job done.

To be on a safe side create a system restore point.

Now in Cortana, Search for Windows Powershell.

When you see it, Right click on it and Run As Administrator.

Click Yes in the dialog box that appears.

After doing the above steps you will see a Blue Window. That's right, that is the Windows Powershell terminal where we will executing the commands.

5. Now in the Powershell paste the below code as suggested in the Microsoft answers and press Enter:

[highlight]Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}[/highlight]

  6. After the command is successfully executed, just navigate to the below path in the Windows Explorer. Also, make sure the hidden files and folders should be set to visible.

[highlight]C:/Users/name/AppData/Local/[/highlight] (Where name is your account username)

7. Now scroll down and locate TileDataLayer and delete it.

8. If you are unable to delete TitleDataLayer folder than Run services.msc and stop the service for Tile Data model server and try deleting it again.

Now your Windows 10 taskbar should work as expected. If not, try the other methods.

Method 2. Restart Windows Explore In Windows 10

Here is how to restart windows explorer:

Press Windows Key + R, in the Run dialog box type in taskmgr.exe and hit Enter.

In the Windows 10 Task Manager window to restart explorer.exe, highlight Windows Explorer and click Restart.

This will just kill explorer.exe process and restart it again.

Check to see if this resolves your Windows 10 taskbar not working issue.

Method 3.  Try Microsoft Fix It Tool

Go to Microsoft website and download the Microsoft Fix it tool from the microsoft download center. Once the download is finished run it. Follow the easy to follow instructions and then restart your computer.

One of these method will fix Windows 10 taskbar not working issue. If you have any doubts regarding any of the given methouds just ask in comments section below.

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How To Check Windows 10 Version?

If you want to know how to check Windows 10 version, just follow this short guide. A single Windows operating system comes with different versions and editions.

So let us say if you have Windows 10 installed on the system it may be a Home edition or a Professional edition or a Windows 10 Enterprise edition. These editions come with different versions of Windows 10.

When I installed Windows 10 on one of my computers a long time ago, I always wonder what Windows am I running, do I have windows 10 home or professional, how do I check Windows 10 version.

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There are two methods by which you can quickly check Windows 10 version. I will list those two approaches below; you just need to follow the steps.

What Version Of  Windows Am I Running

For the sake of this guide, let's see what version of windows do I have. To know my Windows 10 version I can use any one of the methods:

Method 1:

System properties Windows 10

Through this approach, you can find your Windows 10 version and many other details regarding your Windows 10 operating system.

Just go to your virtual assistant Cortana and type in "About Your PC" without quotes.

When you see it in the search result, just click on it.

And in a blink of an  eye, you will get all the information about your Windows 10 PC.

So you see the Windows 10 current version number for me is 1607 and my Windows 10 edition is Professional.

Method 2:

Get help with file explorer in Windows 10

To get help with file explorer in windows 10 to find your Windows 10 version and other information, just follow the below steps:

Go to File Explorer.

When opened look for System Properties under the Computer tab and click on it.

You will be presented with new window with all your Windows 10 information like below.

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If hope this Windows 10 Guide on How To Check Windows 10 Version helped you to find your Windows version and its edition. If you like this article, please do share it to encourage us to write more Windows 10 Guides.

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How To Change Screen Resolution In Windows 10 Easily?

How to change screen resolution in Windows 10 or How to adjust screen size or you have any screen resolution problems Windows 10 then we will learn how to solve that. Today we are here to learn that.

Your monitor resolution should be adjusted the correct way so it looks nice and comfortable to your eyes and does not cause stress.

When you upgrade to Windows 10, you may find that your screen resolution is not adjusted automatically by Windows 10 and doesn't look good.

The screen resolution settings in Windows 10 will help you to get your perfect fit to screen display that will look nice and will be comfortable to your eyes.

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Let me guess, right now on your PC/Laptop you may be experiencing a stretched display or a zoomed display that is annoying to you and making your system looks ugly.

The icons are also not of the normal size and are stretched too. See I have a sixth sense :).

Ok so if this is your issue or if you just want your Windows 10 screen resolution to set as per your choice just follow the below Step-by-Step Guide with screenshots:

How To Change Screen Resolution In Windows 10

Right-click on the empty space on your desktop and click "Display Settings" option as shown below.

After clicking the "Display Setting" option you will see a new window "Customize Your Display".

If you want to change the size of text, apps and other options you can use the scrolling bar as shown below (1), but it's recommended that you leave it to default i.e. Recommended 100%.

To change screen resolution in Windows 10 click the "Advanced Display Settings" marked as (2).

Now you will see a new window with options as shown below. The screen resolution depends on the size of screen/monitor you use.

For my 17" laptop screen I see that windows recommend 1600 x 900 if you do not see this screen resolution do not panic, as I said it depends on the monitor size.

For me, I will go with the recommended and set it as my screen resolution.

But in case you want to play with other screen resolution settings just click the "Resolution" box and you will see different options to choose from, below is what I got depending on my laptop screen size.

Once you are satisfied with the screen resolution that you want to keep just select it and hit on "Apply Button".

Windows 10 will take a couple of seconds to change your display and will ask you if you really want to keep the display setting that you selected. Say Yes if you wish to keep the selected screen resolution setting.

F.lux Free Download For Windows 10

Update: If you are a person who spend most of the time sitting in front of the computer screen then you may want to download Flux.

F.lux free download is available on the official website https://justgetflux.com .

F.lux is a blue light filter for computer screen that will surely help your precious eyes. It improve your screen brightness according to the time. You can get flux for Windows and Flux for Mac as well. I hope this helps.

I hope this guide How To Change Screen Resolution In Windows 10 helped you to change screen resolution on your system. And let me guess again, you feel happy about it:).

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How To Sync Email In Windows 10?

Windows 10 operating system comes with its Mail client that can be used to Sync Email In Windows 10. Today I am writing about "How To Sync Email In Windows 10". Yes, its good to stay organized. Microsoft Windows 10 has everything inbuilt in it that can help you stay organized.

eMail have become an important part of our day to day communication and is used by millions of individuals and companies around the world. If you maintain more than one email account or do not want to use the webmail, then there is an option for you - Mail for Windows 10

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The Windows Mail for Windows 10 is capable of adding multiple accounts that can be accessed through the standalone Windows 10 Mail client.

How To Sync Email In Windows 10

As stated earlier, you do not need to download mail app for Windows 10. The Windows 10 mail is already provided to you by Microsoft Windows.

Just follow the below instructions to sync email in Windows 10:

Search for 'MAIL' in Cortana Ask Me Anything dialog box. Once you get the Windows 10 Mail in the search result click on it.

Now click on 'Accounts' and then click on 'Add Account.'

After clicking on 'Add Account', it will ask you to add an email account type. For the sake of this article, let's say I want to add my Gmail account to sync email accounts in Windows 10. So I will select Gmail i.e. Google from the account type list.

It will then ask you to add your Gmail email. Type in and click 'Next'.

Now type in the password and click 'Sign In'.

Windows 10 Mail will then ask you to "Allow Access" to your Gmail account. Click 'Allow'.

That's it; Windows 10 mail is ready to use with your Gmail account. Click 'Done'.

Repeat the same process to add as many emails accounts you want. So next time if you wonder where is my email in Windows 10? then just head over to Windows 10 mail to check all your email accounts at one place.

The email settings Windows 10 mail app will give you the ability to do a lot of things. For e.g., you can change the look and feel of your Windows 10 mail client or can add email signature. Just head over to the 'Settings' icon in the mail client and discover many options that you may want to try.

Windows 10 Mail Not Syncing

If Windows 10 email not syncing then the best thing to do is to remove the email account that is not in sync or showing error when you try to sync. After removing that account, add it again. This will solve your problem with Windows 10 mail not syncing.

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I hope this guide 'How To Sync Email In Windows 10' helped you to stay organized by adding your email accounts at one place. If you have any doubts or questions, please do not hesitate to ask I the comment section below. We are here to help our visitors resolve Windows 10 issues. :)