There are two commands you can use namely cls or clear
Clear the output by typing and executing either one of the above mentioned commands in PowerShell
Examples:
cls
or
clear
How to clear the screen in Windows PowerShell
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How to keep NUM LOCK on after reboot in Windows 8
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Press WINDOWS KEY + R together, when the Run Window pops-up type in regedit and click on Run
In the Registry Edit windows that pops-up, navigate to HKEY_USERS->.DEFAULT->CONTROL PANEL->KEYBOARD and double click on InitialKeyboardIndicators on the right
Set the Value data value to 2 and click OK
Reboot your machine and the Num Lock should be on without turning it on mannually.
How to turn FAST STARTUP on or off in Windows 8
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Open Control Panel Click on System and Security Click on Power Options On the left hand menu, click on Choose what the power buttons do Click on Change settings that are currently unavailable All options will become available, untick the tickbox next to Turn on fast startup (recommended) If Turn on fast startup (recommended) is unavailable, tick the tickbox next to Hibernate. and click on Save...
Operation could not be completed (error 0x00000709) when trying to connect to a Network Printer. Windows 8.1
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Open Devices and Printers Click on the Add Printer tab Select The printer that I want isn’t listed Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings Create a new port and set the type to Local Port and click on next Type the Printer location in the Port Name window and click ok Select Printer and Model and click on Next Give your printer a name and click on next Under Printer...
Runtime Error 75 Path/File access error – Pastel XPress
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Locate your company database eg. c:\Xpress\YOUR_COMPANY
Right click on the folder and select Properties
Uncheck the Read-Only checkbox
Click OK, and select Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files
After all this is done, fire up Pastel and all should work
How to install fonts in Windows 7
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Click on START and then on CONTROL PANEL
The CONTROL PANEL window will now be open, click on the FONTS item
Copy your desired FONT to the fonts window once it opened. Font files usually have the .TTF file extension
How to get the System Information in Windows 7
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NOTE: This will work in Vista as well
To start the System Information/MSInfo Utility click on Start “Windows Logo”and then Run
Type msinfo32.exe into the run input text box
Click on Run or hit Enter
Now a new Window will appear with all relevant System Information
How to personalize Windows 7
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Windows 7 can be Personalized changing the Themes, Desktop Background, Window Color, Sounds, Screen Savers, Desktop Icons and Mouse Pointers. To Personalize Windows 7 right click on the Desktop and select Personalize. Select the appropriate option to personalize: Themes – Change icons, backgrounds, menus and sound. Desktop Background – Choose or use your own colors and pictures. A...
How to Uninstall a program in Windows 7
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Click on the START button
Select CONTROL PANEL
Under PROGRAMS click on UNINSTALL A PROGRAM
Select the Program you wish to Uninstall and click on the Uninstall button on the Toolbar
Guide to Gadgets in Windows 7
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Q: What are Gadgets in Windows 7? A: Gadgets put information, e.g fun, news, pictures on your Desktop. They are fun and useful. Q: How do you add Gadgets? A: Right click on the Desktop and select Gadgets from the Menu. Double click on the Gadget you want on the Desktop Q: How do you view Gadgets? A: Press Windows Key and G together Q: How do you remove a Gadget from the...
How to open the Calculator in Windows 7
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This will also work in Windows Vista
Click on Start
In the Search Bar type Calc and press enter
How to open Task Manager in Windows 7
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Click on Start
In the search box above the Start Button type in taskmgr and press enter. This will bring up the Task Manager, or Press CTRL+ALT+DEL together and in the Window that pops-up select Task Manager
How to enable Telnet in Windows Vista
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By default Telnet is not enabled, if you type it in command prompt you’ll get the following error ‘telnet’ is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. Follow the steps below in order to install Telnet. STEP 1 Click START->CONTROL PANEL->PROGRAMS AND FEATURES STEP 2 On the left hand site of the screen, click on TURN WINDOWS FEATURES ON OR OFF...
What’s the keyboard key combination (shortcut) to switch between applications in 3D on Vista
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This will only work if you have some applications running. Method 1 Press WINDOWS KEY + TAB KEY together to switch between applications in 3D mode. In order to switch to the next application you will need to hold in the WINDOWS KEY and press the TAB KEY to switch to the next application. Method 2 Press the key combination CTRL+WINDOWS KEY+TAB together once in order to remain in the 3D application...
Windows Live Messenger gives ERROR 81000306 on Windows Vista
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Follow the steps below in order to solve this error Click on Start Above the start button type in cmd If cmd.exe appears under Applications right click on it and select Run As Administrator Type in the following: {codecitation style=”brush: bash;”}netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled{/codecitation} Press enter Reboot your computer and Windows Live Messenger should work...
How to set the default Email client or any other default application in Windows Vista
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It’s easier to select default programs for Windows Vista than Windows XP. Windows Vista includes by default a Default Programs option in the Start Menu. We will show you how to select your Default Email client, but any other default applications can be set exactly the same way. Click on Start and then Default Programs Click on Set your default programs. This will be the first option...
How to uninstall Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Vista
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To ensure that the removal process is successful we need to close all programs. Click on Start and then on Control Panel. Note: The start button will be the round circular button with the Windows logo on it at the left hand side of the screen Under the Programs Category on the left hand side of the Window click onUninstall a Program In the Task pane click on the View installed updates link. In...
How to open a CSV file that uses Pipe Delimiters in Microsoft Excel
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CSV stands for comma separated file, sometimes we don’t want to use comma’s in a CSV file and decide to rather use a Pipe Delimiter | especially in cases where one of the columns contains a paragraph with comma’s in. Open Office provides us with a option to choose the Delimiter when opening CSV files, but MS Excel does not. But luckily theres a way around this. NOTE: This how-to...
How to check your PC specs using Windows XP
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STEP 1
Click on START -> RUN and type in DXDIAG and click on OK
STEP 2
Now a screen will pop up asking you “Do you want to allow DxDiag to check if your drivers are digitally signed …” just click on NO
STEP 3
Now another screen will appear telling you all the details that you need to know about your Computer.
