Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 come with Client Hyper-V so you can run a supported guest operating system inside a Virtual Machine. Hyper-V is Microsoft's native hypervisor for Windows. It was originally developed for Windows Server 2008 and then ported to Windows client OS. It has improved over time and is present in the latest Windows 10 release as well. You can use the import-export feature to move a virtual machine between your Hyper-V host machines. Also, by importing a previously exported virtual machine, you can restore it from backup.
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Decrypt Files and Folders using EFS in Windows 10
In our recent article, we reviewed how to encrypt a file or folder in Windows 10 using EFS. Today, we will see how to decrypt your data. This can be done with either the File Explorer app, or with a command line tool, cipher.exe.
Firefox 69 will come with Flash disabled by default
Mozilla is going to discontinue support for Adobe Flash in Firefox 69. The plugin will be disabled by default. A new bug filing confirms this intention.
Natural Landscapes 2 theme for Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7
The Natural Landscapes 2 theme comes with 20 beautiful wallpapers. It was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Encrypt Files and Folders using EFS in Windows 10
For many versions, Windows has included an advanced security feature called Encrypting File System (EFS). It allows the user to store files and folders encrypted, so they will be protected from unwanted access. Today, we will see how to encrypt a file or a folder with Encrypting File System (EFS) in Windows 10. This can be done with either the File Properties dialog, or with a command line tool, cipher.exe.
Export Hyper-V Virtual Machine in Windows 10
Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 come with Client Hyper-V so you can run a supported guest operating system inside a Virtual Machine. Hyper-V is Microsoft's native hypervisor for Windows. It was originally developed for Windows Server 2008 and then ported to Windows client OS. It has improved over time and is present in the latest Windows 10 release as well. Hyper-V allows exporting a virtual machine for backup. Also, you can use the import-export feature to move a virtual machine between your Hyper-V host machines.
KB4476976 for Windows 10 October 2018 Update Hits the Release Preview Ring
A new cumulative update is out to Insiders who have configured Windows 10 to receive updates from the Release Preview ring. KB4476976 raises the OS version to Build 17763.288.
Disable Blur on Sign-in Screen in Windows 10 with Group Policy
Starting in Windows 10 "19H1", the sign-in screen shows its background image with the blur effect applied. Many users are not happy with this change. Starting with Windows 10 build 18312, there is a new Group Policy option that you can use to get rid of the acrylic blur effect feature on the sign-in screen background image.
KB4480970 may break SMBv2 shares, here’s a workaround
Beware Windows 7 users, KB4480970 may break SMBv2, limiting your access to network shares. Here is what to do.
Download Disable Blur on Sign-in Screen in Windows 10
Disable Blur on Sign-in Screen in Windows 10.
Use these Registry files to enable or disable the acrylic blur effect feature on the sign-in screen background image in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
