How to enable .NET Framework in Windows 8 or 8.1 with or without internet access.

 Before moving forward to the steps of how to enable .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 with or without using Internet let us know what is .NET Framework.

.NET Framework (pronounced dot net) is a software framework developed by Microsoft that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows. It includes a large library and provides language interoperability (each language can use code written in other languages) across several programming languages. Programs written for .NET Framework execute in a software environment (as contrasted to hardware environment), known as the Common Language Runtime (CLR), an application virtual machine that provides services such as security, memory management, and exception handling. The class library and the CLR together constitute .NET Framework.

.NET Framework's Framework Class Library provides user interface, data access, database connectivity, cryptography, web application development, numeric algorithms, and network communications. Programmers produce software by combining their own source code with .NET Framework and other libraries. .NET Framework is intended to be used by most new applications created for the Windows platform. Microsoft also produces an integrated development environment largely for .NET software called Visual Studio.

Now here are the Prerequisites and step-by-step tutorial for enabling .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 with or without using Internet

Enabling .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 by using Internet

Prerequisites for enabling .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 by using Internet are:-

1.       Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 PC

2.       Internet Access

Note: The .NET Framework 3.5 file is of approximately 231 MB, so make sure to use Wi-Fi or Unlimited Internet Connection or a Dial-Up Connection with at least 300 MB (I have mentioned 300 MB here for safety purpose).

The steps to enable .Net Framework 3.5 in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 by using Internet are:-

1.       Go to Control Panel

2.       Click on Programs

3.       Click on Programs and Features

4.       Click on Turn Windows features on or off

5.       Check the box where it is written .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)
 

Note: The box should be filled instead of a tick mark

6.       Click on Ok

7.       Now let Windows download and enable the required files (It is preferred to keep the PC idle till the download and installation is complete)

8.       Once it is enabled, click on Close.

Enabling .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 without using Internet

Prerequisites for enabling .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 without using Internet are:-

1.       Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 PC

2.       Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 DVD or ISO

Note: The DVD or ISO used must be Original or if the ISO is downloaded from a 3^rd Party site, then make sure that the ISO is Untouched (which means it should not be an All-In-One ISO or a Two-In-One ISO). Even the Architecture of the DVD or ISO should be same as that of the Windows installed on the PC (which means that if the Windows installed is of 32bits (x86) then the DVD or ISO must also be of 32bits (x86) and this is the same for 64bits (x64) Windows).

The steps to enable .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 without using Internet are:-

1.       Go to Computer or This PC

2.       Check the Drive Letter of the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 DVD or where the ISO is mounted.

3.       Now run Command Prompt as Administrator (Press Windows Button + X and then Select Command Prompt(Admin))

4.       Type: "Dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename: NetFX3 /all /Source:X:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess" without "".

Note: There should be spaces as given above. If spaces are missing, Command Prompt will show an error. Above ‘X’ is the Drive letter of the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 DVD or where the ISO is mounted. 

5.       After typing hit the Enter button.

6.       After completion, you will see a Windows telling that .NET Framework 3.5 is installed.

7.       Click on OK

8.       Now Go to Control Panel

9.       Click on Programs

10.   Click on Programs and Features

11.   Click on Turn Windows features on or off

12.   You will see that the Check box where it is written .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) is filled. This means that .NET Framework 3.5 is successfully enabled in your PC.

If you want to enable all the features of .NET Framework 3.5 which are Windows Communication Foundation HTTP Activation and Windows Communication Foundation Non-HTTP Activation then click on the check box, the tick mark will appear in both the check boxes as well as in the .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) Box.

As .NET Framework 3.5 is already installed, Windows won’t connect to internet to enable those features and the features will be turned on.

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How to Create your own Wi-Fi hotspot and share your Internet over other Wi-Fi enabled Devices

Having a WiFi connection at home is cool. But having a WiFi connection without paying for an external WiFi modem sounds even more cool. As u know a WiFi connection enables you to access internet wirelessly on your WiFi enabled mobiles, tablets, laptops etc. Now most people have access to internet in their PCs(broadband or a dial-up connection) and smartphones.  Many pay for their internet separately for each devices. As a way to reduce your expense on internet, the data you access on your PC can also be shared to your smartphones, at no cost. The below mentioned applications will help you to do so.

Requirements-

*A WiFi enabled PC/Laptop with a decent internet connection.

*A smartphone/PDA that has WiFi.
*Any one of the below mentioned software.

Virtual WiFi router

Virtual WiFi router turns any WiFi-capable PC into a WiFi  router that shares the internet connection to other devices wirelessly. It has a simple and friendly user interface which makes it easy to use. The application can be minimized into the tray. It runs on almost all Windows platform.
Download (Official)

Thinix

Thinix works by creating a virtual hotspot using wireless adapter in your windows pc. It allows you to pay for one internet connection and share that for all your devices which has a WiFi. It has a built-in WPA2 encryption, pin code protection and auto key generation. Compaitable with win7,8. The shared WiFi is secure and temporary if u use the PIN code protection and auto-key generation feature.
Download (Official)

[Control Windows Media Player without touching your Computer]

Connectify

Connectify transforms your laptop into a real WiFi hotspot, sharing any available internet connection to others. It is the best and most used one. It can also act as a repeater for your home router because it re-broadcasts the home WiFi. It displays all connected nodes so you can view all connected devices to your connectify hotspot. It has a free and paid version for download. In free version you have no option to change the SSID(default ID is ‘Connectify Hotpot’).
Download (Official)

mHotspot

mHotspot is a completely free software for which performs the same as others. You can connect upto 10 devices at the same time and set your desired name as SSID. The application size is just 400kb  and has an in-app internet selection. mHotspot is available for both Windows and Android.
Download (Official)

Connec8

Connec8 can’t compete with the friendly GUI of others because It follows a command line interface. But comparatively it’s the best. It has all the features I said above and moreover its totally free. If you are okay with its interface, I personally recommend, simply go for it.
Download (Official)

[Lock your PC with just a Pendrive]

All the above ones does the same job. For serious use I recommend Connectify. In my case I use Connec8. Apart from the bad user interface, it satisfied all my needs.

Comparison

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How to Remove Shortcut Virus from Pendrives and Memory Cards without Antivirus

Follow the below Steps:-

*Go to Start -> Run -> cmd.
Or just open Command Prompt as Admin

*Go to your pen drive, memory cards or even mobile phone directory.

*Type "attrib -h -r -s /s /d e:\*.*"

*Replace "e" with your drive letter.

*And then press Enter.

NOTE: Make sure to Backup your important documents from the Pendrives or Memory Cards before running the commands. 

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How to start Windows 8 in Safe Mode

This is a tutorial of how to start Windows® 8 in Safe Mode

A step by step tutorial with Pictures or Snapshots from my own PC

This method applies on all the versions of Windows 8 which include:-

·         Windows 8 RT

·         Windows 8

·         Windows 8 Professional (Windows 8 Pro)

·         Windows 8 Professional with Media Center (Windows 8 Pro WMC)

·         Windows 8 Enterprise

First of all start your PC as usual (No need of pressing any key at the time of booting)

·         Let the Computer boot up and show the Start Screen,

·         Point your mouse to the Extreme right of your Window OR Press “Windows Button and C” together 

·         The Charms Bar will appear                                                                                                                                                   

·         Click on Settings                                                                                                                                                                          

·         Now Click on Change PC Settings                                                                                                                                         

·         Metro Control Panel will appear                                                                                                                                          

·         Click on General and then Click on Restart now Given below Advance startup                                                

·         It will Restart and show an option                                                                                                                                        

·         For Safe Mode you have to Click on Troubleshoot                                                                                                       

·         And then Click on Advance options                                                                                                                                     

·         And then Click on Startup Settings                                                                                                                                      

·         And Finally Click on Restart                                                                                                                                                     

Now you can choose the way you want like:-                                                                                                                         

1.       Enable debugging

2.       Enable boot logging

3.       Enable low-resolution video

4.       Enable Safe Mode

5.       Enable Safe Mode with Networking

6.       Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt

7.       Disable driver signature enforcement

8.       Disable early launch anti-malware protection

9.       Disable automatic restart after failure                                  

ALTERNATIVE:-

·        Go to Run (Windows Button + R)                                                                                                                                      

·         Type msconfig.exe or just msconfig                                                                                                                                

·         A Dialog Box will appear                                                                                                                                                       

·         Click on the Boot Tab                                                                                                                                                             

·         Under Boot options, Click on Safe Boot (Check the Box for the Tick Mark )                                                    

·         Click on Ok

·         A new box will appear and ask you to restart your computer                                                                                

·         If you have any file or app open please save and close all the programs before Restarting

·         It will directly boot in safe mode without showing any option to choose

People who just want normal Safe Mode should use this method because this is easier

·         If you choose this method (msconfig.exe method), Every time you boot up your PC, it will run in safe mode

·         To disable this, Go to Run by pressing Windows Button + R

·         Now type msconfig.exe or just msconfig

·         Go to Boot Tab and then Uncheck the box near Safe Boot under the Boot options  

·         Restart your PC and then it will again start as it used to before, that is, normally without entering the Safe Mode

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How to control Mouse Pointer (Cursor) from keyboard in Windows

You can control your mouse with a keyboard in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.

This is a tutorial on How to control Mouse Pointer (Cursor) from keyboard in Windows in 15 Easy steps. 

To do so you follow these easy steps:-

·         Boot your PC with Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1

·         Press Windows Button + D or Click on Desktop App to switch to Desktop from Start (Omit this step if you are using Windows 7)

·         The Desktop will appear, now go to Run by pressing  Windows Button + R

·         Run Dialog Box will appear, Type ‘control’ and then press Enter (Or directly go to Control Panel via Start in Windows 7)

·         The Control Panel will appear,

·         Click on ‘Ease of Access’/ ‘Ease of Access Center’

·         Then Click on Ease of Access Center (Omit this step if done in the previous step need if done before)

·         Click on ‘Make the keyboard easier to use’

·         Check ‘Turn on Mouse Keys’

·         A new icon will appear on the Notification area of your screen which will look like a Mouse which means that Mouse Keys are active

·         To change settings click on ‘Set up Mouse Keys’

·         Change the settings according to your wish

·         Click on Apply

·         Click on OK

·         Close Control Panel and use your keyboard to access the Cursor.

No snapshots added to reduce data usage for people having Limited Data Connections

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Where are the words added to Dictionary Stored?

Have you even wondered where the words are stored after being added to dictionary? Well I know exactly where those words (Those added to dictionary) are stored in Windows® 7, Windows® 8 and Windows 8.1.

The things you have to do are:-

·         Boot your Computer with an Administrator account

·         Go To Computer/ This PC (In Windows 8.1)

·         Click on View/ Organize

·         Click on Options/ Folder and search options

·         Folder Options will come, Click on View Tab

·         Check ‘Show hidden files, folders and drives’

·         Click on Apply

·         Click on OK

·         Press  + R, Run will appear.

·         Type ‘Appdata’

·         Double Click ‘Roaming’

·         Double Click ‘Microsoft’

·         Double Click ‘UProof’. This folder contains the notepad which stores the Added words

·         Double Click ‘CUSTOM’. This the notepad file which contains all the added words

A notepad file will open which contains all the words which are added to dictionary!!!

Note:-

·         Do not delete or move (Cut) any file or folder from that Directory.

·         You must have any Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010 or Microsoft Office 2013.

·         ‘UProof’ folder will not be present if you have not yet added any work(s) to the Dictionary.

No snapshots added to reduce data usage for people having Limited Data Connections

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