Author: shantanu

After reading this post, you will be able to fix an issue with your Windows computer, where when you right click on a file, the “Open with” sub menu is missing. This can happen dues a malfunction in Windows Registry settings, or due to a security program restricting your file opening permissions. It can also happen due to some corruption in system files.

Below are a few methods that should help you out:

Method 1 : Adding Registry Values

• Click here to download a registry patch that will enable your Open with submenu.
• After downloading, Extract the file
• Right Click the file and click on Merge
• Make sure you are logged in as administrator

Method 2 : Using System Repair Options

• System Restore : Click here for Guide on using System Restore
  System Restore will restore you computer to an earlier time. You can choose the restore point from the available checkpoints. Just make sure you select the date on which the problem was not there.

Alternatively,

• You can run System File Checker
• Go to Start menu and type CMD
  Right Click & click on Run as Administrator ( Windows  7 )
• Press Windows Logo Key + X
• Click on Command Prompt (Admin) ( Windows 8 )
• Type SFC /SCANNOW
• Press Enter
• Let the process finish. This process will check for faulty system files and replace them if necessary

Method 3 : Checking Security programs

• If you are in a Domain or Workgroup in a corporate environment, it is suggested that you first check with your system administrator and make sure that the open with submenu is not locked out by a security software
• Make sure you are logged in as Administrator
• Disable your security software and restart your computer to check if the Open with submenu appears.

This post is a step by step guide with screenshots explaining the process to add multiple keyboard inputs in Windows 8. With this guide you can easily select from the listed languages and use that language for input. This also adds an option to your taskbar that enables on the fly switching of the language you want to use. I have written this post to install Hindi language Input, but you can follow the same steps to Install the language of your choice ( from the list given therein )

• Go to the start screen and type Control Panel
• Click on Control Panel to open it
• Now, Select All control panel Items ( change View to small icons )
• Locate and open Language from the listed options

• Click on Add a Language

• From the listed options, select the language of your choice
• Press OK ( in this guide I have selected Hindi, as my language of Choice )

• Now, You can easily use this language for input into any Text input and formatting application, such as Microsoft Word etc.
• Take a look at your Taskbar ( right bottom corner, near the clock )
• You should see ENG of similar Language short code displayed there
• Click on it to reveal the Language bar and click on your language of Choice to start using it

Note: Please feel free to ask any questions or give your suggestions, by using the Comment section

This how to guide will help you create a custom “refresh Image” in Windows 8. Refresh your PC is a great feature in Windows 8, which helps you reset your system to a predefined system image. By default, this image restores your computer to a comparably new installation state, but you can create a custom image, based on your current PC settings ( a stable state to fall back on ). This also helps retain all your installed applications and settings. Follow the steps below, to create a “custom refresh” image, that creates a exact image of your system, based on your current settings and installed programs, making it easy for you to use “ refresh your PC “ feature in Windows 8.

• Press Windows Logo Key + X
• Click on Command Prompt (Admin)

• Type recimg.exe /createimage C:\RefreshImage
• Press Enter

Now,

This process will take about 45 minutes to complete, and in the end you should see a CustomRefresh.wim file in C:\RefreshImage folder. Use this image to Refresh your PC anytime without loosing all the data.

This post will help you fix an issue with your Windows PC, where your computer might give a blue screen error with error code 0x0000007f ( unexpected_kernel_mode_trap ). This error can occur in Windows 8 , Windows 7, Vista and XP. Follow the steps below to fix this error. This error most commonly occurs when there is problem with the Installed hardware ( mainly RAM, Processor or Hard disk drive ).

Method 1

If you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista you can simply run Memory Diagnostics:

• Boot from the Windows DVD
• Click on Repair Your Computer
• Click on Windows Memory Diagnostics
• Check your RAM modules for errors ( change if necessary )

Method 2

• Start / Restart your computer and boot in to the BIOS by pressing the specified key ( DEL, F2, F10 in most cases )
• Load the BIOS defaults
• Press F10 to save and exit
• Also, make sure any software programs or scripts that you might have enabled to Over Clock your CPU is disabled
• Check if the problem is resolved

Method 3

• Press Windows Logo key + C
• Click on Power
• Now, press and Hold the Shift key
• & Click on Restart ( Windows will open the recovery options )
• Click on Troubleshoot
• Click Advanced options
• Click Automatic Repair
• Let the process Finish
• Restart your computer to check if the problem is solved

Method 4

• Run Windows update (control panel –> Windows update )
• & update your computer with all the recommended & optional ( driver updates )
• Also, make sure all your drivers, i.e. chipset, Display /Graphics  and AHCI ( storage drivers ) are up to date
• Remove / Disable any Antivirus / Security programs
• or
• Install the latest version
• Also, make sure that you are not using two antivirus programs at the same time

If the error still persists, please use the comment section to notify me and I will try my best to help out

After reading this post you will be able to fix an issue with your Windows 8 PC, where, when you resume your computer from hibernate power state you get a Blue screen error ( BSOD ) / Stop error with error code 0x000000A0. The sample of the error generated would look something like this :

STOP: 0x000000A0 (parameter1, parameter2, parameter3, parameter4)

Resolution : Method 1

• If you haven’t updated your computer in a while, it is recommended to run Windows update.
• To do that:
• Go to the start screen
• Type Windows Update
• Click on settings ( Right pane )
• Click on Windows Update
• ( refer screen shots below )

• Click on Check for updates

• Now, click on the we’ll install xx important update automatically

• Click on choose important updates to install, or install optional updates
• From the listed options select all the recommended updates and choose the optional updates as per your liking.
• Make sure that you select the 2822241 update package
• Check this link on Microsoft support site for more information

Method 2

• Make sure the computer is shutdown
• Start it and boot into BIOS by pressing the specified keyboard key ( DEL, F2 or F10 ) are some commonly used Keys
• Locate the Power options
• Make sure that S4 power state is enabled in your BIOS
• Press F10 ( save and exit )

Method 3

• Go to your Computer / motherboard manufacturer’s support website
• Download and install the latest power management program
• Laptops and desktops both have different power management programs, so make sure that you download the correct version
• Also, Download and install the latest SATA / AHCI driver.

Please use the comment section for further help or query

This post will help you fix an issue with your Windows 7 computer, where your computer might not start up and crash before the login window appears. You might also get a blue screen error with the error code 0x0000006B. The whole error code would be something like this:

STOP: 0x0000006B ( parameter1, 2, 3, 4 )
Process1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED

According to Microsoft KB article 981933 this error is caused by a corrupted bootcat.cache file in “ %systemroot%\system32\codeintegrity” folder.

Method 1 : Get Service Pack 1 ( If this is not a permanent error )

• Go to Start Menu & type Windows update
• Click on Windows update from the search results
• Click on Check for updates in the left hand side pane
• Select Service Pack 1 from the recommended updates section
• It is recommended to set Windows Update to receive all critical updates automatically
• Fully Update your computer

Method 2 : Manually remove the bootcat.cache file

• Boot From the Windows 7 DVD or repair disk
• Select Repair your computer
• Click on command prompt
• Type C: and press Enter
• Type cd windows\system32\codeintegrity  & press Enter
• Now, Type del bootcat.cache & press Enter
• Restart your computer to check if it’s working correctly

If you still face a problem ( even after installing Windows 7 Service Pack 1 ) do let me know by using the comments section and I will be more than happy to help