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Get to Know Your Windows

by culturalrider

Nine times out of ten, Windows is the operating system of choice. This operating system was created to compliment the more tricky MS-DOS, which requires a bit more technical knowledge in order to use. Learn all about Windows here.

Windows Basics

  • What Is Microsoft Windows?

    Microsoft Windows was first created as a graphical interface extension of the DOS operating system. Over the years, it has gone through a series of upgrades, updates and Read More

  • About Windows XP

    Windows XP is part of Microsoft's New Technology (NT) line of operating systems. It is a very stable platform with networking capabilities built-in. Microsoft began phasing Read More

  • How to Perform a Clean Install of Windows Vista

    Microsoft has finally launched its latest operating system (OS), Windows Vista. The Windows Vista upgrade cannot be fully accessed by users, but you can still upgrade your Read More

  • Windows Explorer Tutorial

    Windows explorer is a basic tool you'll need to use to find and manipulate files on your computer, get a tutorial in this free video. Read More

  • What Is a Windows Dialog Box?

    A Windows dialog box is a basic concept in Windows XP, get a tutorial in this free video. Read More

  • Windows & Right Click Menus

    Understanding right-click menus in Windows XP is sometime the only way to perform certain actions in Microsoft Windows, get a tutorial in this free video. Read More

  • Upgrading Windows

    To upgrade Windows on a computer, visit the Microsoft Web site, which lists current updates and fixes, click to "Install Updates," and follow the instructions for Read More

  • How to Run Windows on Linux

    Using a program called VMware, you can run Windows on Linux. This is great for running Windows-only programs and games without having to dual boot or switch back to Read More

  • How to Use Microsoft Office Suite

    Microsoft Office is often referred to as Microsoft Office Suite. It is a widely used group of interconnected desktop applications designed for both Windows and Mac computer Read More

  • How to Buy Stock in Microsoft

    Love them or hate them, almost everyone who uses a computer works with Microsoft products like Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. Founded by Bill Gates in the mid Read More

Windows How Tos

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