Uninstall Windows Live Family Safety I installed Windows Live Family Safety, later i wanted to uninstall it. But unfortunately there was no uninstall option (Neither with the application nor in the add or remove programs). I had a search, and found that somebody had issues even after th... [More]
The SQL Server System Configuration Checker cannot be executed due to WMI configuration on the machine When I try to uninstall the SQL SERVER version installed on my machine the error came The SQL Server System Configuration Checker cannot be executed due to WMI configuration on the machine ARIMBRA Error:2147749896 (0x80041008). For help, clic... [More]
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 features Few things I have noted in IE8 Beta 2 1. in IE 8 Beta 1 there was an option to imitate IE7 that is gone in IE8 Beta 2 2. Option to see all the open tabs in one window 3. When you open a new window it will show the closed tabs list and you ca... [More]
Windows Live SkyDrive is 5 GB I have written about windows Live SkyDrive in October 2007, http://krishnan.co.in/blog/post/Live-SkyDrive.aspx. At that time it was just 1 GB, Now it is 5GB of online storage. So I think you give it a try if you are using other online storage s... [More]
Windows and Linux keyboard application launchers Here are 3 applications that will allow you to start an application faster and with out mouse. 1. S [More]
Free Kaspersky Rescue Disk Kaspersky is offering a free Rescue Disc, which will help you to clean viruses, if you are already virus affected. This is simple 1. Download the ISO file from 2. Burn it into a CD or DVD (you can use free CD/DVD burning tools if you don’t have one... [More]
Uninstall or Downgrade DirectX I had an issue with DirectX 9 and I wanted to uninstall or downgrade the version. After searching for a while I found that it is impossible to uninstall the DirectX from Windows since windows is shipped with DirectX. The only option is to downg... [More]
How to check DirectX Version If you want to check the version of direct X you installed on your machine, it is simple 1. Start Menu => Run (Windows key+R will also open the same) 2. Type dxdiag on the Run box and press OK 3. An alert window will raise with a content like “... [More]
Disable Auto Run Too many worms and viruses are attacking through the thumb drives (also known as USB drive or Pen drive), they are utilizing the Auto-run facility. You can disable the auto-run facility to avoid this issue. To disable 1. Start Menu => Run (Window... [More]
Free Tech support from Microsoft Microsoft offers free tech support for its users. It is by Email or toll free numbers. Remember you [More]