When I tried to turn on the .NET 3.5 Framework in my Windows 8 box, it returned me this error code – 0x800F0906 Per KB2734782, the metadata for features on demand are included in Windows 8, but the binaries and other associated files are not. So Windows by default tries to download it from Windows … Continue reading Turn on .NET 3.5 in Windows 8 →

Finally, I have the time to install Windows 8 on my desktop. As a keyboard shortcut lover, the first thing I learned is how to use the key combinations in Windows 8. Windows logo key‌ +start typing : Search your PCWindows logo key‌ +C: Open the charms/ In an app, open the commands for the … Continue reading Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcut →

This white paper discusses the planning, line-of-business application compatibility, imaging, security, and backend system considerations and experiences of the Microsoft IT team when managing desktop and laptop machines running Windows 8 and Windows 7 within the same corporate network. Many of the techniques and best practices described in this paper can be employed by other … Continue reading MS Technical White Paper: Managing Windows 7 and Windows 8 Side-by-Side →

Besides using Unlocker, there is another way (Process Explorer) to delete an open file in Windows. Here is my example: 1) The system tells me the Track_3.pdf can not be deleted as it is being used. 2) Launch the Process Explorer then search the file name, then click the search result. 3) Right click the … Continue reading Delete an open file in Windows →