Network Adaptor (Ehernet Connector on PC) check speed

To check speed of Network Adaptor

RUN
CMD
Type  wmic NIC where NetEnabled=true get Name, Speed

Returns as below  which is a Gigabit Connector (1000000000)

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.10586]
(c) 2015 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\xxxx>wmic NIC where NetEnabled=true get Name, Speed
Name                                         Speed
Intel(R) 82566DC Gigabit Network Connection  1000000000

C:\Users\xxxxl>

Test Memory Modules (RAM Chips) in Windows

Windows has a built in Memory Diagnostics  Tool
Type RUN
Type mdsched

Computer will reboot and run in DOS two passes and then reboot into Windows and produce a report.

Also a Free utility memtest 86 does a more comprehensive test but needs a bootable CD creating.

NAS Drives not showing in Explorer in Windows 10

For some reason the NAS Drives on my Network are not showing in Windows 10 Version 1511.
It is possible to enable them by going to Explorer-This PC-and entering \\nameofNAS.

 

 

 

Unfortunately on closing Explorer and reopening they disappear again.
Waiting for a Fix  26/11/2015

Windows 10 desktop.ini icons showing on desktop.

These are not malware and are showing because you have set Windows 10 to show "hidden & system" files.
Do not delete them as they will be just created again.
If you don't want to see them then uncheck the box in  "hidden items "in  Windows Explorer.

Humax Remote Control set individually to avoid conflict

Multi Code function HD/HDR remote
If you are using more than one receiver in the same location you can change the remote control frequency so that the remote control commands do not conflict.
(This is only relevant to the Foxsat HD, HDR, HDCI 5000, HDR 1000/1010/1100S, HB1000S, FVP-4000T, HD/HDR Fox T2 freeview HD products, incl the HDR 1800/2000T)
1. Switch on your TV set and the Humax product that you wish to change the remote code.
2. Make sure that the other Humax product that you do not wish to control is in Standby or powered OFF at the mains.
3. Point the remote control towards the remote control sensor of the target receiver.
4. Press and hold the 0 and OK buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds until the PVR button on the remote stays red.
5. A message will appear on the TV screen:
"You can change the remote control mode.
Press a Numeric Key (<1> ~ <6>) to select the mode
Current mode: Mode 1."
6. Press a NUMERIC button (from 1 to 6) to select a different mode.
7. A message confirming the change of Mode will appear on screen.

Microsoft Money wont run in windows 10

The Error Message when starting Microsoft Money

 Microsoft Money Requires Internet Explorer 6 to Function Properly.



The problem cannot be resolved by reinstalling Microsoft Money, nor by running Microsoft Money in compatibility mode.

To resolve the error, try the following registry hack:
1.Open Registry Editor (RegEdit).
2.Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
3.In the right pane, look for Version registry value.
4.Modify the value date to 9.11.10240.0.  (was 9.11.10240.16384)

 I did the same, but then noticed that I needed to go to each folder as written, local machine, software, wow6432node, Microsoft & finally Internet Explorer. Mine now works
9.11.10240.0
Wow6432Node
Note 29/7/2015
The Regedit is not as described on HP PC Windows 10 Pro 32BIT under WOW6432Node but was on NUC Windows 10 64 Bit.
Find Software then Internet Explorer
There are Three Folders that need 9.11.10240.0 entered  instead of default 9.11.10240.16384

Ethernet Doesn’t Have A Valid IP Configuration’ Notification in Windows 8.1

Ethernet Doesn’t Have A Valid IP Configuration’ Notification in Windows 8.1

Try Disconnecting the Ethernet Cable and positioning in a different Router or Switch Port.
This may release the IP Config and Renew.
Two Connections may have been assigned the same ipconfig if dual boot options exist on the same PC by the DHCP Server.

1. Log on to the Windows 8/Windows 8.1 computer with the administrator account.
   
2. From the Start screen, click the Desktop tile.
   
3. On the desktop window, press Windows + R keys simultaneously on the keyboard in order to open the Run command box.
   
   
4. In the available field in the Run command box, type NCPA.CPL command and press Enter.
   
5. On the opened Network Connections window, right-click the icon of the network interface card that is connected to the network and is facing issues.
   
6. From the context menu that appears, click Disable.
   
7. Wait till the NIC gets disabled, and once it does, right-click the icon again, and click Enable this time.
   
   
8. Wait till it successfully receives an IP address from the DHCP server.
   
9. If the issue persists, press Windows + X keys simultaneously on the keyboard. (Windows 8.1)

10. From the displayed menu, click Command Prompt (Admin).

Note: In Windows 8, go to the Charms bar > Search, type CMD in the field, right-click the Command Prompt from the list, and then click Run as administrator from the context menu.
11. On the displayed User Account Control confirmation box, click Yes to provide your consent to continue.
12. On the opened Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the IPCONFIG /RELEASE command and press Enter.

13. Once the command is executed successfully, and the cursor starts blinking, type the IPCONFIG /RENEW command and hit Enter.

14. If the problem still persists, check if the LAN cables are properly connected and they are not broken from anywhere (in case of wired network).
15. If everything is working fine at your end, you can check the DHCP server in case it is available within the local area network, or you can try contacting your ISP if the DHCP server is present at its end.