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Although it was once considered a modern form of sending correspondence, the fax's disadvantages become more obvious as computers and operating systems advance in their capabilities. Microsoft...

Most digital cameras store pictures on a secure digital (SD) memory card. The SD will typically hold a large quantity of digital pictures before it becomes full. It's easy to import stored...

Windows Photo Gallery is a program included on Windows computers that allows you to store, organize, view, edit and print your digital pictures and videos. Before being able to view your pictures...

Windows Photo Gallery is a basic photo viewing program that comes with the Windows Vista operating system. Windows Photo Gallery can be used to print photos and burn photos to CDs, and can also...

Windows-based computers offer a number of different options for receiving help with problems related to the operating system. One of these options employs .fts files.

So, you opted for Microsoft Windows Vista when you got your computer. Ignoring all the hoopla, you thought, “Eh, Windows XP was nice, but I need a something a little better. Microsoft has got it...

Although file extensions play an important role in signifying the purpose of a particular file to your computer, it is possible for unrelated files to share a common extension. An example of this...

Norton Antivirus is one of the best-known of the many products available to protect your computer from viruses and other malware. Because Symantec, the maker of Norton Antivirus, has a business...

In the midst of the Windows 7 launch it might be easy to forget about Windows XP--but for those of you who have software that will only run on XP, there are still ways to get that Windows program....

Microsoft Windows 98 includes a suite of programs designed to optimize your computer's efficiency. Among its features, the most notable ones include new hardware drivers, better support for the...

Windows Media Player is computer software that's pre-installed in most Microsoft Windows-based computers. The media player can play movies and music and supports some video games through its Flash...

Windows operating systems often come with a number of trial programs that the average user will never use. Computer users also download and install games and other programs to their computer, only...

A system tray is an area found in the GUI that allows you to monitor functions of the applications on your computer. The system tray also gives you quick access to running applications or system...

So you've gotten bored of the basic windows aero theme that comes with vista, or you're just looking to spice up your desktop a bit. Custom skins/themes allow you to change the look and feel of...

Some programs offer Internet Explorer toolbars that are designed to make your life on the web more convenient. These toolbars help you to search the web and find your favorite websites quickly....

ReadyBoost is a computer application for Windows Vista or Windows 7 that can help increase your computer's speed. It does this by allowing you to use a portable USB drive (flash drive) to free up...

Does any person or household have just one e-mail address anymore? Whether it's just you, using one address for business and another for personal mail, or several household members checking mail...

If you upgraded your computer to Windows XP from Windows 2000, there's a good chance Windows 2000 is still on your system. If you're asked which operating system to boot from every time you boot...

Windows Messenger, also known as Windows Live Messenger, is a popular instant messaging tool for the Windows operating system. The software often releases new versions of the program to update its...

Windows XP has built-in support for flash drives, so you do not need to install any drivers to use flash drives on a Windows XP-based computer. When you plug in your flash drive, Windows XP...

The majority of personal computers today use a version of Microsoft's Windows operating system. The prevalence of software piracy in part necessitates an activation system to ensure that all...

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a staple of file sharing in a wide variety of environments. Acrobat files allow easy transfer and distribution of documents containing any form of content, created by any...

If you need to install Windows XP on a new computer, or you have upgraded from an earlier version of the operating system and want to uninstall XP to go back, there are some simple steps to doing...

Windows Mail is a program used to receive email and news updates on computers that use the Windows operating system. Previously called Outlook Express, Windows Mail uses a number of file...

Windows Vista, now called Windows Mail, has many of the same features of other email servers, with a few exceptions and additions. There are instant search features, phishing and security filters,...

Windows MarketPlace was a website that sold Microsoft-branded hardware and software. In 2009, Microsoft transformed MarketPlace from an e-commerce site into a Microsoft reference site. It also...

If you have recently had a virus infection or difficulties with downloaded wallpaper or screen savers, you may want to restore your original desktop settings. At times downloading these display...

Windows Help is a software program that allows you to browse through topics or search for the answers to questions regarding how to use the Windows operating system or Microsoft programs. Windows...

If you have both a laptop and a desktop system, you may want to monitor the use of your laptop when other people are accessing it. You also may want to make changes on your laptop while it isn't...

All software can encounter problems and annoying errors. Windows is no exception. Many software problems are caused by a bad installation or missing and/or corrupted program files. Microsoft...

Java is a programming language that most Web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari use to make the Web more interactive. It allows you to perform a variety of multimedia...

Thanks to the popularity of Mozilla's Firefox Web browser, its sister product, the Thunderbird email client, has enjoyed a steadily rising user base. You may have considered trying Thunderbird...

Many Windows XP users who ignored the release of Windows Vista have been anxiously awaiting the release of Windows 7. It's important to note that Windows 7 Upgrade is a "License Only"...

Installing Windows XP without a hard disk requires the use of a "pre-installed environment" or PE. A PE is an operating system that functions without an independent installation, and runs in a...

Windows NT 4 is a server program created by Microsoft. Like most Microsoft programs, a product key is required before the software can be used. How you get the NT 4 product key depends on how you...

When your computer starts up, you may notice a variety of programs and windows pop up after you enter your login details. These programs launch automatically because they have been configured to...

Sometimes you may find that you need to install Windows XP onto multiple computers. This process is relatively simple. You just have to install it onto one computer at a time, repeating the steps...

Widows Help is a program created specifically to help you find the answers to problems you encounter with the Windows operating system or Microsoft software programs. To function properly, Windows...

Browser errors are annoying and sometimes difficult to diagnose. Despite the fact that they can be highly irritating, most browser errors can be fixed in a few simple steps involving minimal time...

Administrator rights on Windows XP are generally reserved for more advanced users who need to make changes to a system, or who are in charge of the care and upkeep of a computer. Administrator...

Microsoft Windows updates provide security fixes for user's computers. To install updates, users must have a connection to the Internet. If the user wishes to receive updates automatically, they...

Windows XP was a major upgrade released after Windows 98, ME and 2000 were developed. Many Windows 98 users who did not upgrade to Windows ME or 2000 decided to upgrade to XP to take advantage of...

Windows XP is most commonly installed on the primary hard drive of a computer. However, it can easily be installed to a hard drive different than the primary one, by changing an option on the...

Windows XP Media Center Edition is an operating system designed by Microsoft that puts an emphasis on digital media. The computer program called "Windows Media Center" was included in this version...

Windows 2000 was the next operating system created after millennium edition and was followed in creation by Windows XP. It is now three "systems-old" after XP, Vista and Windows 7, so if you buy a...

Windows XP supports the ability to choose your own screen resolution. The only catch is that it must be a resolution your monitor natively supports. Windows XP will scale up or down to match the...

In computer software, a product key is a randomly generated string of letters and numbers entered in order to prove that the software product was purchased legally by the user. Depending on the...

Registry Defender is an application designed for Windows operating systems that cleans and scans the Windows system registry. Whenever you uninstall a program, traces of it might still be left in...

Replacing critical Windows files is a much easier task than you might think, thanks to a handy utility included on the Windows operating system disc. With this utility, you can quickly restore all...

If your computer runs on Windows XP and you'd like to install Vista, you'll need to do a bit of housekeeping to move all of your programs and data over to the new operating system.The process does...