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What is the Brown File Box Icon on Files in Windows 11?

Published on March 3, 2022 Last reviewed on March 22, 2022

word file with offline icon

Files synced using DropBox, OneDrive or other cloud service may have a brown file drawer overlay icon when using sync options to save hard drive space.

Edit Windows Mail Custom Dictionary

Published on August 17, 2015 Last reviewed on August 19, 2015

choose the default.dic file for your language

I accidentally added a misspelled word as a correctly spelled word to the dictionary when i was using the Windows Mail app . Where is my list of words saved and how do I edit it?

Remove Libraries and HomeGroup from Windows Explorer

Published on August 25, 2014 Last reviewed on January 24, 2016

How to remove Libraries and HomeGroup from Windows Explorer Navigation pane.

Windows 8 Install error: can't find partition

Published on September 13, 2013 Last reviewed on September 13, 2013

I decided to start using my netbook again, for the times when I need a bigger keyboard – I have a Sony Duo and use it mostly as a touch pad, as the keyboard is way too small and I make too many typos. I have a 15″ laptop with 8 GB of memory, but […]

Type 1 (and other older) fonts not supported in Office 2013

Published on September 6, 2012

Type 1 fonts (and older fonts) aren't supported in Office 2013.

How to open a registry file from a crashed computer

Published on August 29, 2012 Last reviewed on January 27, 2020

Load the Old Registry Hive into the new registry

How to open a registry file created by a different computer.

Places Bar in Windows 7 & 8

Published on October 2, 2011 Last reviewed on June 3, 2016

Although Windows 7 (and Vista) make it easier to find folders, thanks to the Favorites and Libraries, some applications use the older Open/Save common dialog. And yes, it still supports Places Bar. You can add up to 5 places to it, replacing the five that are on it by default. You can add your own […]

Starting Applications with Administrator Privileges

Published on August 15, 2011

Some programs (especially older applications) need to run with administrator privileges in Windows 7. Or you may need to run the program with administrator privileges for other reasons. With most programs, you can right-click on the shortcut and choose Run as Administrator, but this doesn't work with Office applications – the shortcut doesn't have run […]

Network password prompt: How to remove a corrupt password

Published on March 23, 2011 Last reviewed on March 24, 2021

How to remove the protected storage provider key in Windows XP when your passwords won't save.

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