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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