HOW TO USE REFRESH AND RESET FEATURES OF WINDOWS 8

From my earlier post, REFRESH AND RESET FEATURES OF WINDOWS 8 I brought to bare the importance and uses of this two important features. They help you to refresh your operating system (OP) without deleting your files and apps while reset deletes your apps and files  and used only used when you want to upgrade or downgrade your PC.
Today's post will dwell on how to use this two features.

HOW TO DO REFRESH ON WINDOWS 8

1. Open settings charm by pressing Win-C (Windows key and C together). Alternatively, point your mouse to the top right or bottom right corner of your screen for the Charms Bar to appear. 

2. Click on Settings > Change PC Settings > General.

3. Scroll down until locate the option, Refresh your PC without affecting your Files.

4. Click Get Started. To find the options screen below.

5. Click on Next to start refresh. This option takes quite sometime say 10 to 15 minutes.

6. When complete, the page below appear with information on programs removed.


HOW TO DO RESET ON WINDOWS 8

1. Open settings charm by pressing Win-C (Windows key and C together). Alternatively, point your mouse to the top right or bottom right corner of your screen for the Charms Bar to appear. 

2. Click on Settings > Change PC Settings > General.

3. Scroll down to locate the option, Reset your PC and start over.

4. Click Get Started. To find the options screen below.

5. Click on Next to start refresh. This option takes quite sometime.

6. When complete your PC is free of programs, files and personal settings. This is ideal when you want to give out your PC. 

Read REFRESH AND RESET FEATURES OF WINDOWS 8 for more.

In most cases, once you start to refresh your PC, it will finish on its own. However, if windows needs missing files, you will be asked for recovery media, which is typically on a DVD disc or thumb drives. If that happens, what you will need depends on your PC.

Another good characteristics of windows 8 which may not be as effective as refresh or reset  but can be used to fix some small problems under a much lesser amount of time is the Restore feature. It becomes handy when your PC temporarily starts malfunctioning or showing signs of imminent crash. It does not delete any of your personal files or programs. It is a good start for observed problems before going for the refresh and reset features. Your comments, feedback and questions are appreciated below.

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HOW TO RESOLVE VIRTUAL MACHINE INACCESSIBLE ON VIRTUALBOX.

I recently encountered a problem with the virtualbox software on my PC. At first it will like start-up and after sometime it brings a message "virtual machine inaccessible". Before I continue, for the benefit of readers of articles here who do not know what a virtual machine is all about, here is a rundown.

A virtual machine is a software based make believe computer. It accepts and executes operating systems programs like a real computer while also allowing the OP to accept and execute other programs. It provides a complete system platform that supports the execution of many OPs. It does everything which a real computer can do except that it has no hardware. This software helps you to run several OS on a computer. The need being that several fields of endeavour have softwares which are not adaptable  to some some particular OPs. Having a virtual machine installed on your computer with a different OP saves you the stress, time and money of getting another computer that is built for your desired OP. Some of this virtual machines can take-up to five OPs at once. 

This therefore means you can run a maximum of six OPs on that particular computer.

Having explained that, I will continue with the solution to the problem. Whenever this problem comes up, it appears in a form like the one below:

Runtime error opening 'C:\Users\joe\VirtualBox VMs\Linux Mint\Linux Mint.vbox' for reading: -102 (File not found.).

E:\tinderbox\win-rel\src\VBox\Main\src-server\MachineImpl.cpp[685] (Machine::registeredInit).
Result Code:
E_FAIL (0x80004005)
Component:
VirtualBox
Interface:
IVirtualBox {c28be65f-1a8f-43b4-81f1-eb60cb516e66}

To solve this problem follow the sequence outlined below:

1. Shutdown virtual box completely.
2. Check the virtual machine folder ( where the file is supposed to be). Computer >> user >> VirtualBox VMs >> OP
3. Observe the name extension of the file, you may see either .vbox-tmp or .vbox-new.
4. If either of these exists, rename the extension to .box.
5. If and only if neither of those files on (3) above exists, there should be a .vbox-prev file in the same folder. This you can again change to .box.
6. Restart virtual box, expectedly it should be able to run now.

The solution above should be able to resolve the problem as it helped solve mine. What really happened was that the extension of the file concerned was erroneously auto changed and the file can no longer be read. You can proceed with the 5th solution above only after trying the first four without getting the desired result.

Have you ever encountered a problem like this while working with virtualbox? Share your experience using the comment box below.

  

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HOW TO CHANGE YOUR IP LOCATION ON ANDROID APPLICATION IN TWO SIMPLE STEPS. (ANDROID ANNONYMIZER)

Changing IP address and Location on android enhanced gadgets may seem an impossible task when judging from the design and applications pre-installed on the phone before purchase; but it is achievable if one so desires. The need to tow this path will arise when you wish your activities to be anonymous and not being tracked or spied on by hackers and onlookers.

For those who don’t know what an IP address is all about, it is simply an abbreviation for Internet protocol Address. A distinctive number that can give websites information about you. It can be used to monitor you online, establish your location, identify your internet service provider and a lot more. Therefore, it is a good thought to know how to change your IP address.

Read this, How To Locate Wi-Fi Ip Address On Android Phone for more.

With the avalanche of virtual proxy networks (VPN) online, changing your IP address is not hard. That’s why I want to introduce you to a VPN which is easy to use and comes with six free locations from three continents that will enable you change your IP with ease. This VPN is called SurfEasy. It lets you move from the USA to the UK, and also to Singapore. These countries are America, Europe, and Asia respectively. Other included free countries are Brazil and Germany.

To get more locations, you have to upgrade your membership. Also your present location is an added advantage if you are not in any of the countries listed above as you can still fall back and use it when you deem it necessary. SurfEasy VPN account also allows you to add any five devices to your account free. It works for Android, IOS, Windows and Mac applications.

Follow the two steps below to enjoy SurfEasy:

Step 1: Download SurfEasy

·         Go to www.surfeasy.com to crate a free account. Then download and install the application depending on your application type (ie Android, IOS, Windows or Mac)

Step 2: Turn it ON and Change Regions.

·         Having installed SurfEasy on your computer, tablet or phone, turn it on and change your region if you desire. By default SurfEasy connects you to the nearest location to ensure the fastest possible data connection.

Ensure you confirm your e-mail address by clicking on the link sent to your mail box. Also keep your login particulars safely and handy. Besides, ensure that your phone or gadget’s browsers location sharing is turned off – as they can send your location through GPS or nearby wi-fi location even with your IP Address blocked.

With this you can login to facebook from another country and assume you are there. You can also enjoy some programs which you can not enjoy from your own country. While enjoying this, don’t forget to leave your comments and questions below.

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HOW TO LOCATE WI-FI IP ADDRESS ON ANDROID PHONE

Internet protocol address or IP address for short is a set of numerical label given to any device that is a part of a communication network for the purpose of communication. The two main purpose of an IP address is for host or network interface identification and location addressing.

With this in mind, it is important that users of network gadgets like mobile phones and computers should be able to know their IP address so as to distinguish it from a lot during troubleshooting or the likes. Secondly, it is necessary if you don’t want to be tracked or spied on since IP address has the capacity of telling your location at any point in time. For the latter, changing your IP address or at

 least hiding it from suspecting eyes will be a better option.

For some gadgets that run on Android mobile applications, to locate the IP address is not a straight forward approach as there must be a connection before you can locate your IP address for wi-fi connections only. 

The steps mentioned below will help you to achieve that.

· Ensure you have a wi-fi connection.

· Click on setting >> wireless &/or network as the case may be depending on your version of android application >> wi-fi settings. 

· Under wi-fi networks tap on any desired and connected network. This pops up a dialog box displaying: status, security, signal strength, link speed and IP address.

One other way of achieving this which is more encompassing as it works for almost all gadget types and applications whether wi-fi or mobile network is by visiting IP2location. This website gives you your IP address, location, region, weather station etc.  with this life is more easier but you must ensure you are observant to know which network you are using wi-fi or mobile network in order not to mix things up.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME TO 2014

It is that time of the year once again when we rejoice, be happy and make merry for the new year. All this was in reality that we made it into the new year and in hope that it shall usher in new fortunes. 
With this in mind, we at kudicash.blogspot.com wishes to say thank you for keeping faith with us all through last year 2013 and welcome to year 2014. We hope to continue our learning with you in 2014 and beyond. 

Happy New Year!!

Wishing You a Prosperous 2014!

With Love from all of us @ kudicash

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REFRESH AND RESET FEATURES OF WINDOWS 8

Windows 8 the latest in the series of windows operating systems (OP) by the tech giant Microsoft comes with a lot of useful and easy to use features. As a widely used OP at least in this part of the world, knowing this features which is fascinating and clearly not present in latter series is the Reset and Refresh enablement.
Before now, when the need to re-install or upgrade windows on your PC arise, the time consumed and the troublesome process is overwhelming. But with this two new features, it will no longer be.


REFRESHING
Refreshing on Windows 8 is the process of refreshing an already installed Windows 8 OP and still keep your personal files and settings intact. This does not have any effect on pre-installed applications which come with your PC and those installed yourself from Windows store, CD ROM or any other means. By this process, you need not to backup and restore your files manually. This is handled by the OP. It retains the apps that come with the PC and deletes the rest of others. But the list of all the apps which were deleted it saves on your desktop enabling you to easily install them again once the PC refresh is over.
Refreshing becomes necessary when you want to have a fresh Windows OP free of restoring and backing up all the files. Although, this is with the limitation of wiping some unwanted apps but it keeps a list for you. This process also helps you to get rid of Malware, unwanted apps leftovers and other offensive and annoying software.

RESETTING
Resetting totally dumps and deletes all apps and files pre-installed before resetting. It re-installs Windows 8 to your system without your personal files and apps. It is best advised to have a backup of your file and restore them after or you stand a chance of losing them completely. This feature will be effectively utilised if you wish to sell your computer or give it out to charity without giving your files and apps out. It is also important if you want to start from the scratch.  This option makes your PC a tablaeraser with only OP. Next post will be on how to use the refresh and reset features.
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HOW TO CREATE A YAHOO MAIL USING YOUR PHONE.

Based on popular demand by some readers of articles on this blog, I am moved to write something on the above mentioned topic. Though I think this is a simple one, it appears to me that many cannot go about this easily. Understandably, in the past this feature is not readily available and one have to cut corners in order to do this. Also the type of phone one uses equally determines what you will get as older OS like Symbian and the ones before it find this difficult.

This can be simply done by visiting login.yahoo.com or yahoomail.com or mailyahoo.com. With this URLs you can easily create your own yahoo mail with any type of phone. Once the login page is open click on create new account then fill the form that follows by adhering to the instructions on the page.

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GET YOUR OWN AFRICARD FROM UBA

Keeping my promise of dropping an article on UBA Africard as was captured in my earlier post on OWN A ZENITH BANK INSTANT CARD INLESS THAN ONE HOUR, I shall take you through the process of getting this awesome card that is useful in many ways.

As have been mentioned in my previous posts, cashless economy has revolutionisied the portability and usage of money. This trend has led several financial institutions into enhancing there services on this regard. 
Africard by UBA is one enhanced card that make business transactions easy with less exposure to threats over the net and wherever applicable. The card is issued by UBA in partnership with Visa international. It is a credit card in naira denomination and reloadable. Besides being acceptable worldwide online and offline, ATMs, and POS, the card is affordable. You can also transfer funds to another card, get mini account statement, conduct transactions on real time basis and make instant payments round the globe from the comfort of your bedroom. Above all, you don't need to have an account with the bank to have this card. This feature will be more useful to online purchasers as you will not be exposed to your entire bank account. Now how do you get this Africard?

HOW TO GET YOUR OWN AFRICARD
Getting your own Africard is simple and one of the easiest things you can do. Walk into any branch of United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC, locate the customer service section and make a demand for Africard. But before this ensure you have available the following:
  + Means of Identification: this can be Drivers license, National Identification card (ID) or International Passport.
  + Place of Residence Verification: this shows where you reside. Any of the utility bills - PHCN bill, Water works bill etc. - covers this aspect. Also ensure that the address on the bill tally with the one you will put down on the form.
  + Two recent passport photographs
  + And reasonable amount of money for initial deposit. Although any amount from N1000.00 will be accepted.


At this stage the customer service officer will issue you a form where you fill in your particulars. Next is to make your first deposit and you are good to go. When you have met all conditions you will be issued your own Africard with passwords. One for online transactions of some stipulated amount and the other for ATMs and POS. For activation, account balance and Africard click HERE 

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SAVE YOUR BLOGGER BLOG: HOW TO BACKUP YOUR BLOG AND TEMPLATE

With the increased reports on blog shutdown by Google due to spam, fraud and other policy issues on blogger to the need of having your blog transferred to another platform, it is  imperative to save or backup your blog. This way, you stay free of being handicapped when your entire online monetary and time investment vanishes like a thin air. Another advantage of this is that you have something to fall back to if anything whatsoever goes wrong or when searching for old articles in your blog. 
There are two vital things to backup: your template and your entire blog.

SAVING YOUR TEMPLATE
Saving your template saves the structure or programming content of your blog. This need to be done as regularly as you make changes to the structure of your blog such that it is current at all times and kept in a place devoid of virus.

How to:
  + Go to Blogger.com >> Login

  + On your Blogger dashboard >> Template
  + Click on 'Backup/Restore' Button at the top right hand corner.
  + From the Popup locate and click on 'Download full Template' Button.

  + Wait for the download to complete and you are good to go.

SAVING YOUR ENTIRE BLOG
Saving your entire blog implies your entire posts, pictures and the whole lot. The procedure is similar to that above with slight changes.    

How to:
  + Go to Blogger >> Settings >> Others.
  + Locate 'Blog Tools'
  + Locate and click on 'Export Blog' Button.

+ From the Popup click on 'Download Blog' Button.

  + That's it. Wait for the download to complete and you are do

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THE JOURNEY SO FAR.........

For the ardent readers of articles on this blog, they must have witnessed some changes in the look and design of their cherished blog. The look we believe is alluring and different from what a usual blogger design use to be. All thanks to the team at bloggertheme9. 

That not withstanding, it came with some painstaking efforts of adjusting, pimping and deleting so to appear unique. We hope you like it. More changes will be effected as we march with time. we regret the incovenniences this change must have caused for those longing for more article. We urge you to relax and be ready to withstand the loads of it (articles) that will be coming your way from now on. It is your blog nothing has changed. We are just making it better. 

We are open to comments, concrete and reasonable criticism that will enhance this blog. 

So far Thankyou!Cheers! 

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OWN A ZENITH BANK INSTANT CARD IN LESS THAN ONE HOUR

In my last two posts, i explained THE BENEFITS OF OWNING AN INSTANT CARD and in extension my last post centered on ZENITH BANK VIRTUAL ACCOUNT CARD. In continuation, I will take you through how to own a Zenith Bank card in less than one hour.

This as easy as walking into any branch of Zenith Bank, locating their customer service section and making a request for an online/instant card. Remember, for ease of service you should make handy a passport photograph, your means of identification, Recent utility bill and cash for initial deposit.  Means of identification could be a valid National identification (ID) card, a valid driver’s license or a valid international ID.  Recall I used valid in all because anything short like expired card, torn or illegible card will not be accepted.

The Customer service officer will issue you a form where you fill in your particulars such as Name, Address, Occupation, desired name on card and so on, just the basic of your particulars.  Attach your passport size photograph and submit to the officer.  The officer will demand for your ID card and utility bill. This will be photocopied and original returned back to you.  After that you will be issued a teller to make your first deposit.  This can be any amount but ten thousand Naira (10,000) for a start will be good.  That is it, you are almost done. 
 

Return to the account officer for your card and passwords after payment. Guess what? You are done!  You will be given two passwords one for ATM and Point of sale (POS) usage, the other is for online payment.  The ATM or  POS password, you can activate by changing your default password at any Zenith Bank ATM. The online password you will change online via Zenith Bank website.  Though you can still make use of the card online without changing the password or registering your card but whenever a transaction is made exceeding a stipulated amount, you will be prompted to do so.  My next post will be on UBA Africard.  

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