Replace YourUsername with your actual Windows username and D:\DestinationFolder with the path to the destination folder where you want to copy the AppData folder. Explanation of the switches used in the command: Again, please exercise caution when copying system and protected files. It's recommended to have a backup and ensure that you understand the consequences of … [Read more...] about Using XCOPY to copy all files, including system and protected
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Using Robocopy to copy entire AppData Folder
Replace YourUsername with your actual Windows username and D:\DestinationFolder with the path to the destination folder where you want to copy the AppData folder. Explanation of the switches used in the command: Please note that the AppData folder may contain system and application-specific files, and blindly copying it to another location might not always be a good … [Read more...] about Using Robocopy to copy entire AppData Folder
Remove Drive letter with Command Prompt when Disk Management won’t.
To remove a drive letter from a partition using the Command Prompt in Windows, follow these steps: The drive letter will be removed, and the partition will no longer be accessible via that drive letter. However, the partition's data will remain intact, and it can still be reassigned a letter if needed. … [Read more...] about Remove Drive letter with Command Prompt when Disk Management won’t.
Be Patient With Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
I've had a number of client's contact me recently about poor performance on their Windows 10 Machines. Most of them were concerned that they needed a new computer or there was something wrong with their computer; in each case, the issue was simply one of being patient. The Fall Creators Update isn't just a few patches it contains some major updates and as such takes a while … [Read more...] about Be Patient With Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
Microsoft Ending Windows Vista Mainstream Support on Tuesday
Still using Vista? Now is the time to upgrade to another operating system. On Tuesday, Microsoft will end "Mainstream Support" for Windows Vista, moving into an "Extended Support" phase that lasts through April 11, 2017.Source: Microsoft Ending Windows Vista Mainstream Support on Tuesday | PCWorld If your PC can run Win 10, it's the way to go for people who want to or … [Read more...] about Microsoft Ending Windows Vista Mainstream Support on Tuesday
Win 10 Upgrade Is Free If You Have Windows 7 or 8
I went to download the latest technical preview build of Windows 10 yesterday and discovered it's already been released! The great thing about Windows 10 is it's free for the life of the product (as long as they continue to update it) if you have Windows 7 or Windows 8. But there is a catch, you have to upgrade within 1 year of the Windows 10 release. After that … [Read more...] about Win 10 Upgrade Is Free If You Have Windows 7 or 8