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We investigated the issue and found that this error was coming due to a anti-theft feature which is available in Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and above. This feature is called Factory Reset Protection (FRP). All the phones from manufacturers like Samsung, Moto, HTC, Sony, Lenovo etc. that are using Android Lollipop or above will have this feature. Once signed in with a Google Account, Android will not allow you to change the Google Account....

If you want to promote your brand, then it is better to have a Facebook Page instead of profile. But creating a Facebook Page is just the first step -you need to promote it rigorously to get audience. You need to learn how to promote a Facebook Page. And if you don’t have money to advertise on Facebook, then you need to find methods of promotion without spending money. There are a few time-tested tips on how you should go about promoting your page....

There could be several reasons why you might want to reinstall the Windows Store. Perhaps it stopped working altogether, or you noticed it behaving strangely. It could be that some important files got corrupted and are causing disruptions in the functioning. Microsoft Store is an integral part of the Windows operating system. Whatever the reason may be, this guide will equip you with the necessary knowledge to overcome these challenges by reinstalling the Microsoft Store application....

Fortunately, the process is relatively straightforward, and in this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to restore quarantined files in Windows Defender. From why files get quarantined in the first place to the step-by-step process of restoring them, you will be armed with all the information you need to get your files back where they belong. What is Microsoft Defender (Windows Security) Microsoft Defender is a safety tool for protecting your computer from all sorts of digital nasties....

Microsoft Hyper-VOracle VirtualBoxVMware Workstation Each of these hypervisors creates their own Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) using a different file format. Below is a summary of the supported file types for a virtual hard disk for the hypervisors: Hyper V: VHD & VHDXVirtualBox: VDI, VHD, VMDKVMWare Workstation: VMDK This guide gives a brief introduction to each of the file types used by these hypervisors, and we then move on to discussing how you can convert VDI to VMDK....

This article lists both native and non-native methods you can adapt to run an app or a file as another user on a Windows computer. These methods can also be used to run an app or program as an administrator, or for when you want to use the settings/configurations for an app set for another account. You can run scripts and programs as a user account that has elevated privileges from an underprivileged user account....

However, there are so many different online portals that it can be confusing to remember their links and URLs. This is why we have assembled all of the useful Microsoft portal links under one roof. Below you will find a list of different administrative and end-user portals that you can instantly access by clicking on the respective “Visit Portal” button. You can also quickly navigate to the category of portals by clicking the category link from the Table of Contents....

The background download could be a Windows update, some personal download in the browser, or just another movie from a torrent/magnet link. This article lists all the methods using which you can identify whether or not your computer is downloading something, or consuming internet bandwidth, that may be resulting in a bad internet experience. The Windows OS natively provides multiple methods and tools that show how much the different apps and processes are consuming the bandwidth....

So why do I need Adobe Flash Player in my laptop or computer? It is important to know about the need of Adobe Flash Player on your system. If you frequently visit websites which host Flash content and you are not using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, then you should install Flash Player and update it frequently. Chrome comes pre-installed with Flash plugin. Although Flash Player also comes pre-installed with Google Chrome it is disabled by default....

Graphics card performance is an important aspect, especially for gamers. So it’s important to keep the graphics card driver as up to date as possible. In this article, we are talking about Nvidia drivers. Nvidia drivers are free. But the drivers are not universal. You need to download the compatible drivers for your graphics card and system. Nvidia updates the drivers regularly. It’s important to keep the drivers updated to the latest versions for best performance and security....

This version is also called Windows 10 19H2. If you go to the Windows Update settings screen, you will see that it is listed as an optional update and you will need to press the download and install button to install it. It will not automatically install, at least for the time being. NEW: Download Windows 10 Version 2004 now! Since this is just a performance update, it is recommended that you upgrade your Windows to this latest version....

Similar image search feature has a very interesting but lesser known use. You can use this feature to find out where a particular image was shot. If the photo contains a building, monument or any other location revealing object that the algorithm can recognize and put a name on it –it will tell you where the photo was taken. Please note that the algorithms can recognize only well known features on earth’s face....

Microsoft is pushing Windows Store apps and one of those apps seems to be Skype. Skype app is quite limited and people have a learning curve while they switch from Skype for Windows Desktop 7.40 to Skype app. If you download the latest version of Skype for Desktop 8.17, it will refuse to install giving you the following error. This error comes if you are running Windows 10 Versions 1607, 1703 and 1709....

However, these updates can be paused using different methods. One of these methods includes pausing an update through the Windows Update Settings page. But what if you find the option grayed out? This method is ideal if you want to pause Windows updates for 7 to 35 days. However, the option to do so may be grayed out due to an organizational policy of which your PC is part of or a misconfiguration of a Group Policy or Windows Registry....

You should not place ads in fixed floating DIVs because it is against the Google’s Ad Implementation Policy, which states: In order to ensure a good experience for users and advertisers, publishers participating in the AdSense program may not: Compensate users for viewing ads or performing searches, or promise compensation to a third party for such behavior. Encourage users to click the Google ads using phrases such as “click the ads”, “support us”, “visit these links” or other similar language....

The Dots Per (linear) Inch, or Counts Per Inch (CPI), defines how sensitive a mouse is during linear movement. The number used for individual mice defines how many pixels (dots) the mouse cursor will move on the screen if the mouse is moved one whole inch. For example, if a mouse has a rating of 1600 DPI, the cursor will move 1600 pixels if your mouse is moved a whole inch....

The private IP is the one that is used within a local area network. This IP is used to identify the computer within the LAN. This private IP can’t be accessed directly from the Internet. Also, read about how to check the mac address of your computer or any remote computer in the network. Public or External IP address is the one provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Multiple computers can have a single public IP if a network is set up using a technique called NAT (Network Address Translation)....

There are times when you only wish to copy the folder/directory structure and not the files inside of them. For example, you have created a perfect file system for your 2021-2022 financial year and have sorted the files accordingly. Now you want to do the same for 2022-2023. Instead of remaking every folder and subfolder individually, you can copy only the folder structure from one drive to another, or from one folder to another....

Although Invisible folder is not a high security measure but it can save your data from the prying eyes of your friends and family. By invisible folder, we don’t mean hidden folder but a folder without a name and an icon. So let’s dig in and see how to create an invisible folder in windows 10: So in order to make an invisible folder first create a new folder like you usually do in windows....

Unfortunately, we can’t predict which media codec has been used to encode a media file just by its extension. For example, a file with WMA extension can be encoded using WMA 7, WMA 9.2, WMA 10 etc. We will need the same codec which has been used to encode the file to decode and play it. How do I check which codecs are installed in Windows? Checking installed codecs using Windows Media Player Check installed codecs using InstalledCodec How do I know which codec is required to play a specific media file and how to install it?...