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This file is usually, but not necessarily, accompanied by a Media Descriptor Sidecar (MDS) file that contains the metadata for the MDF file. An MDS file can include the pointers for starting and ending layers, which data in the MDF file belongs to which layer, values and locations of the layer breach bit, and other file information. An MDF file can operate fine without an MDS file. Therefore, it is not necessary to have an MDS file to access the content of an MDF file....

Thankfully, the Windows operating systems come with keyboard shortcuts that you can use to move, select, and rearrange the windows across your screen(s). Many users still use their mouse to drag a window, but sometimes it is much more convenient to use the keyboard which automatically snaps windows according to your directions. You may occasionally find yourself in a situation where a window on the secondary screen did not appear on your primary screen after disconnecting it....

By default, Google Chrome blocks any downloads by scanning them beforehand that may be harmful to your computer or has malicious behavior. However, in certain cases, you need to download files that are perfectly safe to install, but Chrome blocks them as well. At the moment, there is no way to keep or save the files. If you have experienced such a problem, then you must have certainly come across one of the following prompts by Chrome: In such cases, Chrome doesn’t allow you to perform any other action on the file except discard them....

Run with Different User Credentials You can create more than one account to use same OS on your System. Whenever a user opens any program, it will create an instance and will show in Task Manager in Details tab, that which user is using that particular program. How you can create new user, just go to Settings/Family and other Users/Other Users. And promote to next steps. And add User without adding Microsoft Account....

In Windows 10, you can find these tools in the Control Panel under the heading “Administrative tools” inside System and Security. However, in Windows 11, these are found under the heading “Windows tools” inside System and Security. That said, you can access these tools in various ways, and not only through the legacy Control Panel. In this article, we are going to discuss the different administrative tools you come across in Windows 11, and how you can open them....

Now, Microsoft has followed the same regime and rolled out 2 new updates to the Beta channel – Build 22622.436 and Build 22621.436 (KB5015888). These updates follow the same feature enablement as their predecessor. The updates come with new features and improvements. Of course, the new features will only be available to the people installing Build 22622.436. However, some fixes and improvements apply to both these updates, whilst some only apply to build 22622....

If you want to update your device drivers to the latest version, you can check out our list of 5 tools to automatically update drivers. Or you can also find the unknown drivers of your system. Or if there is a driver which is problematic and you don’t want to update it from Windows Update, you can simply disable the updates from Windows Update for that specific driver. Backup device drivers using PowerShell Windows PowerShell is a great utility to run various scripts and commands....

However, it is not always wise to utilize this feature as it has its drawbacks. Having programs and applications running on multiple user profiles, even if they are not in use, would mean that the system resources are utilized to keep them up and running. This can cause your PC to lag and not perform to the best of its abilities. This article gives multiple ways to disable Fast User Switching to save your system resources and enable it as well if ever required again....

Windows gives users the option to select a network type when a new network is connected to the computer. Windows will set Windows Firewall rules according to the network type selected. Let’s first learn more about each network type. Network Types Public Network A public network is the default network type. If no network type is selected, Windows will configure Windows Firewall using the public network type rules. In a public network, Windows Firewall rules will be the most restrictive....

In this article, we will discuss possible ways to disable Windows 10 automatic restart, especially after installing the update or on system failure. This will save you from annoyance and sudden data loss. Please note that the following tips are to disable Windows 10 automatic restart for future updates. If you have already installed Windows updates and want to disable the restart process, you may refer to the following article: Disable or Bypass Pending Updates On Restart/Shutdown In Windows 10...

However, sometimes this saved data needs to be removed so that you can put in another password in case the password was changed, or you simply do not want your PC to connect to that particular wi-fi even when it is in range. In that case, you must tell your PC to “forget” that particular network profile. This post discusses several methods you can use to forget one or all of the wi-fi network profiles saved on your Windows computer....

Windows Defender is an all in one security software from Microsoft consisting of antivirus and a firewall. Windows Defender comes pre-installed with Windows 10. It gets all its updates from Windows Update. Although you can turn Windows Defender on or off from Windows Settings, there are other quick ways to turn it on or turn off Windows Defender Windows 10 or even Windows 8/8.1. You should choose the best method according to the version of Windows you are using....

Adjusting screen brightness helps the user avoid eye strain, especially when the user is spending a lot of time in front of the screen, whether it be a Windows 10 computer or a smartphone. In this article, we will talk about how to change brightness on Windows 10 computers. We will also discuss possible issues we may encounter while changing screen brightness and their solutions. Increase or decrease brightness using Action Center The easiest way to change the brightness of your PC screen is using the action center....

Windows assigns drive letters in alphabetical order, starting with “C.” “A” and “B” are reserved for floppy disk drives. Since the first partition to be created is the system drive, it is usually labeled “C” by default. For a partition to show up in Windows Explorer, it must have a drive letter assigned to it. Otherwise, you cannot access the partition. This is also true in case you attach a USB flash drive to your computer....

But there can come a time when you may no longer need to share any content, or simply do not want to. In this case, Windows allows multiple ways to stop a folder from being shared and visible on your network. Learn how to create a hidden shared folder. Let us show you 6 methods to prevent a folder from being shared anymore. How to Stop File Sharing Over the Network From Context Menu Here is how to stop sharing a folder using the context menu in File Explorer: The folder will now be inaccessible to others on your network....

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....

In this article, we discuss what AHCI and RAID are, how are they different, and which one you ought to select to maximize the system performance. SATA Operation Protocols “SATA operation” is a configuration you will likely encounter when browsing through your BIOS/UEFI settings. Serial ATA (SATA) is a hard disk interface that also defines the protocol your system uses to transfer data to and from the hard disk. Within the “SATA Operations” setting, you can choose from one of the following options:...

After installing the KB4565351 update, the build number of the operating system would become 18363.1016 for Version 1909, and 18362.1016 for Version 1903. Let’s see what this update has to offer us. This will give us a good insight into why this update is important and when it is optimal for installation. What’s new in KB4565351 As per Microsoft Security Response Center, a total of 259 vulnerabilities have been addressed for Windows 10 Version 1909, and a total of 256 for Windows 10 Version 1903....

This update does not include any new features for the OS, but plenty of fixes. The table below indicates what the build of your OS will be after installing KB5016616: Since this is a cumulative update, it includes all the fixes and improvements introduced with KB5015878 which was released earlier as an optional “type D” update, plus several new fixes. Let us now discuss the improvements as well as the issues before proceeding to learn how to install this update....

You can install this update on the following versions of Windows 10: 21H221H120H2 This update includes many fixes and improvements, but no new features. Installing it will upgrade your operating system’s build to 1904X.1682. That said, KB5011831 was also released earlier for Insiders on the Release Preview channel, and has now made its way to the stable channel. Let us see what it brings and what problems it may cause before we move on to installing it....