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'''Windows''' is the name of the operating system released by [[Microsoft]]. If you want to be a gamer, you'll likely be using Windows, | '''Windows''' is the name of the operating system released by [[Microsoft]]. If you want to be a gamer, you'll likely be using Windows, although */[[Linux]], mainly [[Ubuntu]] (specifically WINE), seems to have better compatibility for older Windows games somehow. | ||
== Command Prompt == | == Command Prompt == | ||
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When you are told to open an '''elevated Command Prompt''', that instructing you to run Command Prompt as administrator. If you have UAC disabled, you can just run Command Prompt as you normally would. If you don't know what UAC settings you are using, or don't know what it is, it's likely that you have to find the Command Prompt shortcut in the Start menu and right click on it to select <code>Run as administrator</code>. | When you are told to open an '''elevated Command Prompt''', that instructing you to run Command Prompt as administrator. If you have UAC disabled, you can just run Command Prompt as you normally would. If you don't know what UAC settings you are using, or don't know what it is, it's likely that you have to find the Command Prompt shortcut in the Start menu and right click on it to select <code>Run as administrator</code>. | ||
== Fix partitions on drive when no options provided in Disk Management == | == Windows Explorer == | ||
'''Windows Explorer''' is the file manager in Windows operating systems. It was renamed '''File Explorer''' in Windows 8 and later. | |||
== Tips and Tricks == | |||
=== Fix partitions on drive when no options provided in Disk Management === | |||
Steps to fix the partitions on a drive when Windows Disk Management doesn't provide any options for deleting partitions. | Steps to fix the partitions on a drive when Windows Disk Management doesn't provide any options for deleting partitions. | ||
# Open an [[elevated Command Prompt]]. | # Open an [[elevated Command Prompt]]. | ||
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# Format it with the default settings and optionally give it a name. | # Format it with the default settings and optionally give it a name. | ||
== Select "No to All" == | === Select "No to All" === | ||
While copying files in Microsoft Windows you might be asked whether you want to replace an existing file or folder. You will be given four options: <code>Yes</code>, <code>Yes to All</code>, <code>No</code>, and <code>Cancel</code>. Oddly, <code>No to All</code> is missing. | While copying files in Microsoft Windows you might be asked whether you want to replace an existing file or folder. You will be given four options: <code>Yes</code>, <code>Yes to All</code>, <code>No</code>, and <code>Cancel</code>. Oddly, <code>No to All</code> is missing. | ||
Selecting ''No to All'' is extremely simple. Hold down the <code>Shift</code> key and select <code>No</code>. | Selecting ''No to All'' is extremely simple. Hold down the <code>Shift</code> key and select <code>No</code>. | ||
== Reduce the size of WinSxS folder == | === Reduce the size of WinSxS folder === | ||
: ''Note: this is for Windows 7 users who installed the Service Pack updates themselves. If your system came with SP1 already installed, this won't do anything when you run it.'' | : ''Note: this is for Windows 7 users who installed the Service Pack updates themselves. If your system came with SP1 already installed, this won't do anything when you run it.'' | ||
Latest revision as of 00:17, 1 April 2022
Windows is the name of the operating system released by Microsoft. If you want to be a gamer, you'll likely be using Windows, although */Linux, mainly Ubuntu (specifically WINE), seems to have better compatibility for older Windows games somehow.
Command Prompt
In Windows, Command Prompt is a command line utility where more advanced operations can be performed.
When you are told to open an elevated Command Prompt, that instructing you to run Command Prompt as administrator. If you have UAC disabled, you can just run Command Prompt as you normally would. If you don't know what UAC settings you are using, or don't know what it is, it's likely that you have to find the Command Prompt shortcut in the Start menu and right click on it to select Run as administrator.
Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer is the file manager in Windows operating systems. It was renamed File Explorer in Windows 8 and later.
Tips and Tricks
Fix partitions on drive when no options provided in Disk Management
Steps to fix the partitions on a drive when Windows Disk Management doesn't provide any options for deleting partitions.
- Open an elevated Command Prompt.
diskpartlist disk- Note the disk number that corresponds to your drive.
- Select disk X where X is the number from step 4.
list partitionselect partition 0delete partitionselect partition 1delete partitioncreate partition primaryexit- Exit Command Prompt (enter
exitor just close the window) - In Windows Explorer, go to Computer and try to open the disk. It will ask you to format it.
- Format it with the default settings and optionally give it a name.
Select "No to All"
While copying files in Microsoft Windows you might be asked whether you want to replace an existing file or folder. You will be given four options: Yes, Yes to All, No, and Cancel. Oddly, No to All is missing.
Selecting No to All is extremely simple. Hold down the Shift key and select No.
Reduce the size of WinSxS folder
- Note: this is for Windows 7 users who installed the Service Pack updates themselves. If your system came with SP1 already installed, this won't do anything when you run it.
You can reduce the Microsoft Windows 7 WinSxS folder's size by about 3GB, on average. The process is extremely simple.
- Open an elevated Command Prompt.
- Enter
dism /online /cleanup-image /spsuperseded.
Let it run and you're done!
