VB.NET Example Code to backup MySQL Database using mysqldump command in VB using Visual Studio 2015

In this post, we will see how to create a simple VB.NET application to backup MySQL database using the same mysqldump command by firing comm...

Batch File Example Code To Backup MySQL Database To A Particular Folder, Append Date and Time, Delete Backups Older Than X Days

In this post we will see how to make a batch file to take backup of MySQL database (single database) to a particular folder on the same comp...

How to partition a hard disk or delete disk partitions on Windows using Device Manager's Disk Management?

When we buy laptop or desktop computers, usually the computer comes with a single disk partition that is accessible from "My Computer&q...

How to add a program to start automatically on Windows startup?

Some programs installed are set to start on Windows startup by default. For some, we may need to enable them manually. This may be ideal for...

Disable Access To Shared Folder To Some Computers In A Network

If there are more than one computers on a network, the need to share files and folders between them arises. It makes movement of files easie...

How to sync subtitle in VLC player?

Subtitles may sometimes be required when you are watching a movie of foreign language or when there are some jargon which you may not be fam...

How To Disable Startup Programs In Windows Using MSCONFIG

Your computer have been starting slow lately? There may be a lot of programs waiting to start when you switch on your computer. The longer w...

How To Install Ubuntu On Windows Using Oracle Virtual Box?

Oracle Virtual Box is a powerful virtualization software that be used on Windows to install and run another operating systems such as Linux,...

Common CamStudio Errors and Solutions

CamStudio Common Errors and Solutions 1. The specified device handle is invalid in stop() 2. "waveoutgetselectcontrol() failed" wh...

[Fix For] Windows error 2502, 2503 - Unable to install or uninstall software

Windows error 2502, 2503 - Unable to install or uninstall software So when attempting to install or uninstall a software, I was getting the ...

Microsoft SQL Server sa login locked out: how to unlock/enable sa login?

Issue: Microsoft SQL Server 'sa' login locked out So, today, I got myself locked out of Microsoft SQL Server after entering the wron...

SQL Server 2008 Installation Error - Reporting Service Catalog Database File Existence

Figure 1: SQL Server 2008 Installation Error - Reporting Service Catalog Database File Existence So today, I tried to install Microsoft SQL ...

How to Type in Hindi Using English Keyboard on Windows (Google Hindi Input Tools Example)?

If you would like to type in Hindi or convert English letters/words to Hindi on Windows, this is post if for you. There are some online tool...

How to remove the Windows.old folder after Windows upgrade?

Suppose we have upgrade Windows to a newer Windows version. Then, there will be a folder under C drive called "Windows.old". Do we...

Computer Tips: How to clear Windows Search history?

As we continue to use our Windows computers searching for files and folders, a pile of those recent search texts are stored by Windows in Wi...

[Workaround] Unable to install Visual Studio in Windows 8.1: Access Denied

This post is a troubleshooting done on the issue of Visual Studio installation on Windows (Windows 8.1  in this case). Error Encountered: 0x...

How to sign out of Windows App Store in Windows computer/PC?

image: wikipedia Windows App Store (not to be confused with Microsoft Store) is included in Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Win...

Windows 10: How to go back to earlier Windows after upgrading to Windows 10?

If you are asking " Can I revert back to my previous operating system ?" Yes, you can. If you are not satisfied with Windows 10 up...

How to monitor network speed on Windows computer using gadgets?

Our bandwidth is precious as we spend money on it. Sometimes we need to know how much of our data plan have been used, to know the upload an...

Upgrade Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 for FREE!

Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system released by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. Windows 10 i...