Friday 5 June 2015

All about "Get Windows 10" app its problems and solutions

Everyone should aware of the Windows 10 upgrade which will be rolled out from 29 July 2015 throughout the world. It is a free upgrade for the users who own legal license to either Windows 7,8 or 8.1. Microsoft announced that all the upgrades to the present Windows users will be rolled out by a Get Windows 10 app which is similar to Windows upgrade assistant and you don't need to download is manually instead it will be automatically downloaded with the Windows updates.

get Windows 10 app reserve upgrade

How to install and use Windows 10 app?

*. As far as getting the Get Windows 10 app (GWA) you need to update your Windows with the optional update KB3035583.

get windows 10 app icon

*. With this update the app is automatically downloaded on your computer. This puts a small Windows logo near your system tray on task bar. You can click on that icon to check your system's compatibility for Windows 10 and after the launch of Windows 10 you can upgrade your Windows with Windows 10. You will need a good internet connectivity because it will approximately 3GB.

*. After this you will see a small Windows icon on your task bar near system tray. This can be used to start the app and you can check your system's compatibility with the app and also use it for later Windows upgrade when it will launch officially.

*. You can also reserve your Windows 10 upgrade for getting the notification when it is launched.

Problems and solutions for installing the Get Windows 10 app

*. If you don't see the icon of the app you need to check whether the update KB3035583 is downloaded and installed on your computer.

*. Check this from Windows update history. If you don't see the update you need to check for updates for the update to download and install.

*. Another way to check this update is from Command Prompt (cmd). Open cmd and type

                                        dism /online /get-packages | findstr 3035583

You will see output like this:

                         Package Identity : 
                        Package_for_KB3035583~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.29

If you still not getting the App icon on the taskbar then follow the following steps

*. Open Notepad and copy and paste the following script

REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\UpgradeExperienceIndicators" /v UpgEx | findstr UpgEx
if "%errorlevel%" == "0" GOTO RunGWX
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Appraiser" /v UtcOnetimeSend /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
schtasks /run /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser"
:CompatCheckRunning
schtasks /query /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser"
schtasks /query /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser" | findstr Ready
if NOT "%errorlevel%" == "0" ping localhost >nul &goto :CompatCheckRunning
:RunGWX
schtasks /run /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\refreshgwxconfig" 


*. Save this script as ReserveWin10.cmd in any directory like C drive.

*. Run the saved file as administrator and wait for the operation to complete. It may take 10 to 15 minutes to complete so be patient.

I hope you enjoyed this article and also hopeful that you will sort out the issues with windows 10 app. If you have any queries you can comment it below.

Friday 13 February 2015

How to use WhatsApp on your browser

WhatsApp the worlds most popular messaging app is now available to you straight from your pc browser. Yes it's true you can now use your favowrite messaging platform on the web using your browser. This is an official WhatsApp's service for its users. The service is only available for Chrome browser and WhatsApp promises to deliver it on other browsers soon.

All the Android, Windows phone, Nokia and Blackberry users can get the benefit of this service. iOS devices are not yet supported due to Apple's platform limitations. To enjoy this service you need to have latest version of WhatsApp running on your phone and a Google Chrome browser on your pc.

How to use WhatsApp web on your browser

So let's begin and see how you can use WhatsApp on your web browser.

*. Open your Chrome browser and head over to the following url https://web.whatsapp.com and you will see something like in the screenshot below.

use whatsapp on your browser


*. You can see a QR code on your browser. You don't need a QR reader you just need a phone on which you installed WhatsApp. So open your WhatsApp on your phone and tap on more options (which you can get from the three dots from the top right corner) and choose WhatsApp web.

whatsapp web option


*. A QR reader will open on your phone. Now point your phone towards the QR code on your computer and it will automatically logged in after reading the QR code.

*. Once your phone and computer are connected you are able to manage your logged in computers f1rom your phone via the Options  on the web menu of WhatsApp. From here you can log out from all computers or you can use the options menu in WhatsApp on the web to log out from the PC you're currently using.

*. WhatsApp will by default keep you logged in, but having logged out you'll need to go through the QR code process again the next time you want to log into WhatsApp on that machine.

Easier isn't it...! Enjoy WhatsApp on the web on your computer and start conversation in a new way from your browser.

Saturday 31 January 2015

Hike launched free voice calling service before WhatsApp

Indian messaging app hike launched free voice calling service before WhatsApp over 200 countries. WhatsApp's free voice calling rumored were flooded on the internet in last few days but the official launch of such a service is not announced yet. Hike done it before WhatsApp with the VoIP (Voice over internet protocol) system which enables you to call anyone of your friends who installed Hike on their phone for free with little data charges.

free voice calling from hike

Friday 30 January 2015

Unlist your name from Truecaller

Do you use Android? Today most of the people prefer Android smartphones. As it is a widely used technology in the world today and the cheaper cost of phones make it very popular among youth. Today we will discuss how you can remove your name from Truecaller's database.

remove or unlist your name from truecaller

Truecaller is very well known application in the smartphone world. It makes you easier recognizing the unknown caller and his/her name appears on the screen whenever you search for an unknown number. But sometimes you don't want to reveal your identity to the public and you don't want to make your identity available to all the Truecaller users, so what you should do? Don't worry now a solution is available for removing your personal details i.e. your name and picture which is available to all the Truecaller users can be easily removed.

How to Unlist your name from Truecaller database

To unlist or remove your name and picture from the Truecaller database you just need to go to the following link http://www.truecaller.com/unlist and you will see an Unlist from.

unlist your name from truecaller database

*. In the form Enter your mobile number with country code.
*. Tick on the reason for which you wish to remove your identity from Truecaller.
*. Finally enter the security code and click on Unlist and then OK when prompted for confirmation.

That's it.........now your mobile number and photo never revealed while anyone searching your number on Truecaller.

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