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Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V17.0.2.1 Released. - Wagnardmobile Forum. Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V17.0.2.1 Released.

Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V17.0.2.1 Released. - Wagnardmobile Forum

ChangeLog: -Removed the killing of the DWM process. (Was causing issues in Windows 10 insider build 14942)-Removed AMD Updater from TaskScheduler-Translations updates :Turkish.xml Recommended usage:-The tool can be used in Normal mode but for absolute stability when using DDU, Safemode is always the best. -Make a backup or a system restore (but it should normally be pretty safe). Important note: Most of these change wouldn't have been possible without the help of a fantastic coder: "devmltk" Note: If you have issues for downloading the file, it could be one of your extension interfering with our hotlink protection.

Official Download HereIf you wish to help DDU, you can make a Donation. Here is an interesting application from 1 of my partner. 2 Methods to Fix “NVIDIA Installer Failed” for GeForce video cards. So a long time ago, about couple days back, I came across that fantastic log box over after the NVIDIA setup failed to install the drivers on several different high-end systems that I was working on; for no apparent reason.

2 Methods to Fix “NVIDIA Installer Failed” for GeForce video cards

Then, like a true leader of the Dothraki –I relaxed, stretched my fingers and hamstrings then fire up the setup.exe again. Immediately I came to the same message that read “NVIDIA Installer failed” again –and none of the driver components were installed. See, that totally sucks because if I ever wanted a random generic video card, I’d just use the integrated GPU and call it a great life; rather than burning through a few $300’s for these GTX’s. In a short moment, I was pretty sure that this is karma bitching at me for not letting that guy merge into my lane two days ago. 5 Biggest, Most Affordable 26800+ mAh Power Banks for Pokemon Go Good news is I got a potential solution for that problem --hopefully before you do the exact opposite of Hodor.

2 Methods to Fix “NVIDIA Installer Failed” for GeForce video cards. What Is the $WINDOWS.~BT Folder, and Can You Delete It? The $WINDOWS.

What Is the $WINDOWS.~BT Folder, and Can You Delete It?

~BT and $WINDOWS. ~WS folders are associated with the Windows 10 upgrade process. They may appear on either Windows 7, 8, or 10, using gigabytes of disk space. How-To Geek - For Geeks, By Geeks. If you’ve used Kindle devices or apps for a while, you know how easy it is for old devices to accumulate on your list.

How-To Geek - For Geeks, By Geeks.

Why not make things easier on yourself by clearing out old devices and better organizing the ones you still use? With Windows 10’s Anniversary Update, Microsoft now offers a dark theme–known as “dark mode”. This option was previously hidden and could only be enabled with a registry hack. What is the Difference Between “shutdown /r” and “shutdown /g” in Windows? When you start digging into all the options available in Windows, you just might be surprised at what you can find.

What is the Difference Between “shutdown /r” and “shutdown /g” in Windows?

Take the shutdown /r and shutdown /g commands, for example. What is the difference between them? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a curious reader’s question. Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites. The Question. How to Remove Programs from the “Open With” Context Menu in Windows.

If your “Open With” right-click menu is getting a little cluttered, why not get rid of entries you don’t use?

How to Remove Programs from the “Open With” Context Menu in Windows

With a little Registry hacking, it’s easy to do. The “Open With” menu is an undeniably handy feature when you open files with multiple programs. Whenever you open a file with a particular program, that program gets added to the “Open With” context menu for that type of file. If you’ve ever accidentally opened a file with the wrong program or with a program you don’t use any more, though, you’ll probably want to get rid of a few.

Standard warning: Registry Editor is a powerful tool and misusing it can render your system unstable or even inoperable. Before you get started, you should also be aware that some built-in Microsoft programs cannot be removed this way. How to Add Website Links to the Windows 10 Start Menu. Windows 10’s Start menu is very customizable.

How to Add Website Links to the Windows 10 Start Menu

Add website shortcuts to your Start menu and you can quickly access your favorite websites by clicking a tile. This works with Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or any other browser. The instructions are a bit different for each browser, however, so we’ll go through them one by one. Microsoft Edge. How to Quickly Launch a Bash Shell From Windows 10’s File Explorer. Launch Bash on Windows 10 and it will automatically open to your UNIX account’s home folder.

How to Quickly Launch a Bash Shell From Windows 10’s File Explorer

Rather than using the cd command to change to another folder, you can launch Bash directly from a folder in File Explorer. You can do this without any registry hacks or changes. It’s just hidden. But if you’re willing to dive into the registry, you can make it a little more convenient. Here are our two recommended methods. The Easy Option: Use the Address Bar. How to Speed Up Your Solid-State Drive by Re-Aligning Its Partitions. If you’ve migrated your operating system from a mechanical hard drive to a solid-state drive, the partitions may not be properly aligned.

How to Speed Up Your Solid-State Drive by Re-Aligning Its Partitions

This could result in slower performance, which you can fix by re-aligning them. What Is Partition Alignment, and Why Should I Care? A typical mechanical hard drive generally starts its first partition after 63 empty blocks, while a solid-state drive starts its first partition after 64 empty blocks. How to Use All of Windows 10’s Backup and Recovery Tools. Windows 10 includes many different backup tools.

How to Use All of Windows 10’s Backup and Recovery Tools

Microsoft has restored the old Windows Backup tool removed from Windows 8.1, and File History is still around. But those are just the tip of the iceberg. The latest version of Windows also includes way to back up and restore system images, wipe your computer to its default state, store files online, and make recovery drives you can use in case of emergency. 7 Ways To Free Up Hard Disk Space On Windows. Hard drives are getting larger and larger, but somehow they always seem to fill up. This is even more true if you’re using a solid-state drive (SSD), which offers much less hard drive space than traditional mechanical hard drives. If you’re hurting for hard drive space, these tricks should help you free up space for important files and programs by removing the unimportant junk cluttering up your hard disk.

Free Up Disk Space the Easy Way with CleanMyPC If you want to clean up your PC and free up disk space the easy way, CleanMyPC is a great tool to get the job done easily, and it will even keep your computer clean automatically. Unlike the competition, it also includes great tools like a Clean Uninstaller, to get rid of applications and also clean up the junk that they leave behind. 5 Killer Tricks to Get the Most Out of Wireshark. Wireshark has quite a few tricks up its sleeve, from capturing remote traffic to creating firewall rules based on captured packets. Read on for some more advanced tips if you want to use Wireshark like a pro. We’ve already covered basic usage of Wireshark, so be sure to read our original article for an introduction to this powerful network analysis tool. Network Name Resolution While capturing packets, you might be annoyed that Wireshark only displays IP addresses. What’s the Best Antivirus for Windows 10? (Is Windows Defender Good Enough?)

Windows 10 won’t hassle you to install an antivirus like Windows 7 did. Since Windows 8, Windows now includes a built-in free antivirus called Windows Defender. How To Modify Your Existing Desk to Make It a Standing Desk. Whether you want to stand because it’s trendy, or you want to test the benefits, one of the biggest hurdles from a standing desk is the cost involved. Here are some standing desk options you can build for free. Standing desks have become big news in the tech field because most of us sit at a computer for our daily jobs. There have been numerous reports about the benefits of standing while working, and some about the dangers, and a few of the How-To Geek writers have been standing for a while. We won’t go into the benefits, or drawbacks, of standing while working because that debate is still ongoing. 10 Quick Ways to Speed Up a Slow Windows PC.

Windows PCs don’t have to slow down over time. Whether your PC has gradually become slower or it suddenly ground to a halt a few minutes ago, there could be quite a few reasons for that slowness. As with all PC issues, don’t be afraid to give your computer a reboot if something’s not working properly. This can fix quite a few problems and is faster than attempting to manually troubleshoot and fix the problem yourself. Find Resource-Hungry Programs. How to Change the Login Screen Background on Windows 10. In the Context of Computer Fans, What Does HAMP Mean? When you start digging deeper into your computer’s internal hardware to monitor or tweak it, you may occasionally run across a listing that seems strange and unexpected, like HAMP, for example.

10 Features Only Available in Windows 10 Enterprise (and Education) The Difference Between Basic, Enhanced, and Full Usage Data in Windows 10. What Is “Windows Shell Experience Host” and Why Is Running On My PC? Is PermitRootLogin Based on the UID or the User Name? Sometimes it is fun to dig a bit deeper into how things work just to satisfy your curiosity while learning something new, like PermitRootLogin, for example. Does it check the UID or the user name? How to Disable All of Windows 10’s Built-in Advertising.

How to Disable the Lock Screen in Windows 10. With Windows 10’s Anniversary Update, Microsoft no longer lets you disable the lock screen using a group policy setting or registry hack. But there are still workarounds–for now. The group policy setting that disables the lock screen is still available, but it only works on Enterprise and Education editions of Windows. How to Pimp Your Gaming PC: A Guide to Lights, Colors, and Other Mods. How to Keep Windows 10’s Start Menu and Action Center Black While Using a Custom Accent Color. Annoyed that Windows 10 gives you only one setting to change the color of the taskbar, Start menu, and Action Center all at once? How to Enable Bedtime Reminders, Gentle Wakeups, and Sleep Tracking in iOS 10.

Why Do Modern Computer Cases Still Have USB 2.0 Ports? Is It Safe to Delete Everything in Windows’ Disk Cleanup? What Is This Process and Why Is It Running? How to Easily Reinstall Windows 10 Without the Bloatware. How to Use a Dark Theme for (Almost) Everything in Windows 10. Nvidia Installer Failed [Solved] - Nvidia - Graphics Cards.

Quick Tip: You Can Move and Rename macOS Documents from the Title Bar. How Does the Run Dialog Know Where Applications Are? How to Set Your Default Location for Windows 10 Apps.