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There are times when you have exhausted all other possibilities of trying to repair your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System and have come to the point where it is necessary to reformat the hard...

Windows 7 comes with the built-in ability of being able to create an “image” of your hard drive. Previously you needed a third party commercial application like Norton Ghost or Acronis True Image...

File sharing on Windows computers allows you to share documents, pictures, music and more with other users on the computer and with other users on a network. When you enable it, you can set limits...

In Windows, the far right area of the taskbar, at the bottom of your screen, is called the "notification area" or "system tray." It displays the system clock and various icons, including a...

Hibernation in Windows computers allows you to conserve power, especially if you are using battery power on a laptop. It is a feature that shuts down Windows without turning off the computer or...

Microsoft released Windows Vista to computer manufacturers in late 2006; the company released it to consumers in early 2007. Although Vista is not without glitches, errors and other problems, it...

Changing the start-up sound in Windows is quite simple---if you're using an older version of Windows, that is. For those using Windows XP or earlier, you will need to access your control panel and...

Hibernate Mode on Windows allows you to conserve power without shutting down applications. The current state of the computer is saved to the hard disk and the computer shuts down. When you power...

The Refrog Keylogger is an application that records your keyboard keystrokes and saves the data into a file or sends them to a remote site. It can also monitor your computer activity, record chat...

Hard drives seem to get bigger every couple months, and with built-in RAID options in many computers, the possibility exists to create massive linked hard drive systems. With these options, you...

Flash drives are portable hard drives that allow you to store information ranging from documents to music and videos. They vary in memory size and connect directly to a USB port on your computer...

IE's popularity has waned in recent years due to advances in capability & usability by other web browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. If you are one of the minions who have...

If your computer is running slow there may be some things you can do to make it run faster. we all know what it is like when our computer is moving as slow as a turtle. If you windows is not...

Have you ever experienced such situation that you failed to boot the operating system when you started the power of computer? Or are you annoying by the failure of booting Microsoft Windows Xp...

Microsoft has included a magnifier program to make computer use easier for those who have visual impairments. Normally, the magnifier will only load when it is selected from the Accessibility...

Windows XP includes a magnifier tool to help those with visual impairments to use their computers. This magnifier, under its default settings, follows the mouse cursor around the screen. It can...

Windows Vista is an operating system created by Microsoft. Windows Vista represented the first major visual overhaul since the dawn of the Windows concept. Vista allows for more user...

If you've acquired a used PC, you may have noticed the previous owner's name is implanted all over the computer. When a version of Windows is initially installed, the owner's name is chosen. After...

It is easy enough to remember to install new printers and other devices. But what is often overlooked is implementing the task of removing old driver tools when they are no longer needed. There is...

Backups created in Windows 95, 98, or ME are saved with the “.qic” extension. These backups help avoid data loss; you can restore them to recover data when needed. To restore a backup, first...

This Mhelp clip will teach you how to add a local printer in Windows 7 using easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Learn more about Mhelp for Windows 7 here and get access to over 300 help...

Sometimes bad things happen to good disk drives. If you have been using computers for a while, you know the sinking feeling of dread you get when you are told that a disk cannot be read, that the...

If you've accidentally deleted the recycle bin on your computer, you can restore it in just a few minutes. Restoring the recycle bin in Windows Vista is much simpler than doing so in XP; however,...

Internet Speed Monitor is an adware program that will slow your computer and barrage your screen with a variety of pop-up ads. Accordingly, Internet Speed Monitor fits within the software category...

Spy Sweeper is a spyware removal tool developed by Webroot. It performs real time threat protection to monitor your computer. As a result, it protects your computer from malicious spyware, such as...

Internet Speed Monitor is a dangerously annoying toolbar that secretly installs on your computer and bombards your web browser with pop-up advertisements. It monitors web browsing activity and...

The Mirar toolbar is a malicious adware that secretly installs on your computer as a browser add-on. Once it installs, it tracks browsing tendencies, search engine searches and begins bombarding...

The Automatic Updates feature is a vital Windows tool that makes downloading security fixes, patches and system components simple. It allows your computer to scan the Microsoft server for...

Most modern-day computer keyboards have a variety of shortcut "Function" keys that are assigned to random tasks. One button may eject your CD or DVD-ROM drive, while another may automatically open...

Windows 7 introduced a new feature that adds a media-player style library system to the Windows Explorer function. This lets you include multiple folders in a specific library, unfortunately this...

Windows 7 introduces a new feature called Home-group, which eliminated the need for a work-group and simplified home networking - In some peoples opinion. Others may find it useless, or annoying...

Enjoying Windows 7? Perhaps some things aren't that enjoyable. Do you wish the Aero Shake hadn't been included? For whatever reason, you may wish to disable the Aero shake without disabling the...

Entering Safe Mode is used primarily for diagnostic repairs. When in Safe Mode, Windows loads hardly any device drivers and standard VGA graphics to allow you to fix the problem you're having. ...

Wallpapers are background images that enhance the look of your computer desktop. Decorative and colorful, they give your desktop a customized look. By default, many of them come installed with...

Microsoft Windows XP was one of the first major upgrades to the Windows operating system since the introduction of Windows 95. XP came in a number of different editions that had different features...

Don't get stuck using Windows Vista on your HP dv7 if you really want XP. It is a little challenging, but completely worth the "downgrade!" You'll learn how to install Windows XP over...

Font is the text used to identify titles, icons and components on your computer. By default, Windows text comes in familiar, basic sizes and colors. However, you can adjust the font type, color,...

Boot files on a Windows XP-based computer can be replaced by using the Recovery Console. Using the Recovery Console, you can create a fresh set of boot files that will help Windows XP startup...

If you have not activated your copy of Windows operating system, you receive frequent Windows Genuine Advantage notices. It is a notification that warns you that your copy of Windows is not...

Wallpapers are large, high-resolution background images that make the desktop more exciting. They can be downloaded from the Internet and come in a variety of colors, styles and designs. While...

When things go haywire with a computer, a full-system reset is often the most hassle-free way to restore normal operation. Resetting a computer forces all programs to close and reloads the...

PC Spy is a computer-monitoring program that logs keystrokes, tracks user activity such as browsing tendencies and captures screen shots. The gathered information is saved to a hard disk. PC Spy...

System Security Firewall Alert is an adware that installs on your computer posing as a legitimate security tool. It is a rogue anti-spyware program that bombards your computer with pop-up ads of...

Windows XP, the operating system released by Microsoft after Windows Me and 2000, has been the subject of much praise and criticism. While Windows XP is a stable, reliable operating system, it...

The "local only" problem occurs with Windows Vista and Windows 7. The problem arises because of differences in the registry from Windows XP to later versions of Windows. In Windows XP, the...

Rapid Antivirus is one of the many rogue antispyware programs to hit the Internet. Like other rogue programs, it camouflages as a legitimate security tool when in reality it can severely damage...

Internet Explorer is the default Web browser for Windows. It is free to use and included with every version of Windows. Internet Explorer can be used to browse the Internet, watch streaming video,...

Repairing Windows XP will allow you to fix corrupt files without the need to reformat your computer. All of your hard drive partitions will remain intact, programs will remain installed, and all...

Microsoft Windows in its various forms is the most popular computer operating system in the world. However, many owners of Windows computers face a common problem: the ever-increasing amount of...

Dell laptops use Windows operating systems, which you can configure using an administrator password. The password, which is encrypted, is necessary to log in to Windows. The purpose of the...