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How to Remove Unused Desktop Icons

By triciagoss

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Do you ever feel like you just have too many icons on your desktop? You could right-click each shortcut icon one at a time and delete them, but that is a long and tedious process. In Windows XP you can use a wizard to remove unused desktop icons. ... more »

How to Remove Unused Programs in Windows XP

By coachmac4

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Are you still using XP? I am on one of my computers. I am still a fan of Windows XP but I haven't learned everything yet. Would you like to know how to perform this basic task? Follow these easy steps!.. more »

How to Remove Unwanted Spaces from an Excel Data List

By dahawe

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You know how sometimes you get stuck using data you have no control over? Happens a lot, especially in business situations. Knowing how to "scrub" data (removing inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and errors) in data is a must if you want ... more »

How to Remove Virus Wallpaper

By eHow Computers Editor

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One of the biggest issues that computer users face is assessing the potential for viruses in downloaded files. The increasing number of MP3s, attachments and wallpapers downloaded by computer users brings a proportional increase in the threat for ... more »

How to Remove Watermarks from PDF Files

By eHow Computers Editor

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When there's a need to remove or replace a watermark on a PDF document, it can be difficult to accomplish. If you don't have the original files, a bit of doctoring may be needed for the results you desire. Here's how to remove watermarks from PDF ... more »

How to Remove Windows Update Agent

By eHow Computers Editor

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Removing Windows Update Agent from your computer allows you to choose when you want to update your operating system. The update agent, when active, checks for updates for your computer every time you are connected to the computer. This can slow ... more »

How to Rename an Excel Worksheet

By eHow Computers Editor

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By default, worksheets are labeled "Sheet 1," "Sheet 2," and so on. Especially if you're using many worksheets, it really helps to label them something more specific ("Marketing Budget," "Engineering Budget," and so on, for example). These steps ... more »

How to Rename and Duplicate Adobe Premiere Pro Clips and Source Footage

By msmarymac

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When you are working with many clips in an Adobe Premiere Pro project, you must stay organized. If you have one long clip that you will be using multiple parts from simultaneously, you might find it easier to use duplicate versions of one clip ... more »

How to Rename Digital Photos Automatically

By Rattanji

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You have a collection of digital photos which you want to rename. It will be difficult for you to rename each and every photo serially or in identifiable groups. There is a very simple way to rename photos. Perform this method to rename all or ... more »

How to Rename Layers With Adobe After Effects

By msmarymac

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Adobe After Effects is a complicated animation and compositing program that cannot easily be learned in a few steps. The best way to learn the program is to start simply, learn the basics and build from there. After you create a composition and ... more »

How to Render a Movie Composite with Adobe After Effects

By msmarymac

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Adobe After Effects is a program that you can use to combine footage with transparent backgrounds, such as video shot on a green screen. Once you have completed all of your compositing, animation and effects editing, you will need to render out ... more »

How to Repair Internet Explorer

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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Microsoft's Internet Explorer is one of the top internet browsers used by individuals all over the globe. Internet Explorer has numerous great features, but it also is plagued by errors and other problems. If you are experiencing any type of ... more »

How to Repeat money codes on sims 2

By jennifer8x8x

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Money is very addicting on sims 2, and when you know the cheat code for getting more of it(and if not i will show you that too), then why not use this code many times, repetedly? Well, i will show you step by step way of getting A LOT of money, ... more »

How to Replace Expired Antivirus Software

By MidniteWriter

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If you are getting a message that says your antivirus software has run out or is about to expire, you need to renew or replace it to keep your computer safe from viruses. It's quick and practical, even if you are unsure about computer language ... more »

How to Reposition the Picture on a Mac

By Krodd

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A Mac computer can be very different from a computer such as windows. Moving pictures can be different too. The purpose of this article is to inform you how to position pictures on a Mac Computer.. more »

How to Require Users To Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE Before Logging On

By triciagoss

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If you are logged on a computer as the administrator or a member of the administrators group, you can increase security on that computer by requiring users to hit CTRL+ALT+DELETE in order to get to the logon screen. Requiring users to do so ... more »

How to Rerecord and Adjust Multi-Camera Edits Using Adobe Premiere Pro

By msmarymac

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On more advanced film shoots, you may be using multiple cameras to cover one scene. While more complex and involved, it just requires a bit more organization. After you add and synchronize your clips for Multi-Camera editing, you can record and ... more »

How to Reset the User Account Password in Microsoft® Windows® XP

By ythsumi

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This will help you manage the user account's password.. more »

How to Resize Any Image On The Fly

By greg2pt0

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If you are like me and you have a nice digital camera that takes amazing photos, but emailing them to friends takes forever, you will like this weHow... more »

How to Resize Digital Pictures without Using Photo Software

By jmessina10

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Ever want a quick and fast way to resize your digital pictures so you can email them to friends or share them on line. Well Microsoft has made this very easy with their Power Toy plug-in for Windows XP. You can resize one picture or a selected ... more »

How to Restore a Shadow Copy in Windows Vista

By eHow Computers Editor

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Windows Vista offers extensive backup and recovery capabilities, well beyond those offered by previous Windows versions. One such capability is the Shadow Copy, provided in Vista Business, Ultimate and Enterprise that allows for the restoration ... more »

How to restore accidentally deleted files (windows) with free software

By chingshyi08

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Whenever you accidentally delete files, images, mp3 songs and others, it is always a horrible thing, especially when deleted files are important to you. Currently there are many softwares can recover your files from emptied Recycle Bin and/or ... more »

How to Restore Deleted Files

By coachmac4

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Have you ever pushed the delete button, said okay and then wanted those wonderful files back? All of us have. Just follow these few steps to get back those wanted files.. more »

How to restore your computer to an earlier date. (Or create restore point)

By thesquirrelymom

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If you got carried away and deleted some software you needed, or for whatever reason you want to restore to an earlier date, here is how to do it for windows xp... more »

How to Restore Your Computer to an Earlier State

By RLRhodes

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Have you ever loaded a new piece of software that seemed to ruin the way your computer runs, or boots up? Windows allows you to Restore your settings to a previously saved Restore Point, and you don't lose any files or email messages in the process... more »