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Having an alternate means of egress can mean the difference between life and death in a fire-related emergency. When bedrooms are located below grade, an opening known as a window well allows residents to safely exit the home to escape flames or smoke. Local building codes specify the exact requirements for these window wells based on international building code standards.
Removing instant replay from "Madden 11" can help games go by a lot faster than before. Remove instant replay from "Madden 11" with help from a video game expert in this free video clip.
Running VBScript on a Windows XP machine requires steps similar to how you would run the same script on Windows Vista or Windows 7. Run VBScript on Windows XP with help from a software engineer with broad and extensive experience in this free video clip.
In order to erase cookies in Windows XP, click on the "Internet Options" section of a given Internet browser to find the desired option. Delete cookies and temporary Internet files with help from the executive producer of a video production company in this free video on erasing cookies in Windows XP.
Just because High Impact eMail 5 is designed for professional marketing doesn't mean you can't run into problems while running it. Thankfully, High Impact eMail 5 has a thorough set of error messages for the problems you are most likely to encounter, as well as a series of small patch programs for particular issues.
To enjoy the latest features offered by Plesk Panel, a Web hosting management interface, upgrade your software to the latest version. Plesk Panel can either be installed as a stand-alone product or as part of the Virtuozzo suite. If Virtuozzo is already installed on your server, you can upgrade Plesk Panel to the latest version by clicking on a specific link in your Virtuozzo Power Panel.
A common problem for many PC gamers is when software does not work with an existing hardware configuration. If you are having trouble getting "Medal of Honor: Airborne" to run, one of the first troubleshooting steps is to check the hardware on your computer, including your Nvidia 8800 GT video card. You may be able to get the game up and running in a few ways.
Since its founding in 1986, the Magellan GPS navigation company has filed more than 200 patents in the area of global positioning system technology. Among these innovations, the MapSend software suite allows you to read and write waypoints, tracks and routes on your computer and transfer this information to your Magellan GPS device. MapSend software only works with certain PC operating systems and the files it creates only work on some Magellan GPS products.
In addition to his company's lineup of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and traditional scooters, South African designer Mike Puzey has a line of EVO Powerboard scooters that feature characteristic two-speed, two-stroke gas and electric engines. Aftermarket parts serve as the best bet for making your Powerboard go faster. Speed-enhancing components, specifications and options may change over time as the Puzey Motor Coporation's lineup of EVO scooters continues to evolve.
Error 1068 indicates that network connections cannot start due to the stopping of the programs that the network service is dependent on. This error reads: “An error occurred while Internet Connection Sharing was being enabled. The dependency service or group failed to start.” The important phrase to look for is “1068: Dependency service or group failed to start.” This message commonly appears after installing SP3 for Windows XP. Something shuts the Internet Connection Sharing Services off.
Under normal circumstances, Mac OS X is limited to Apple machines; the operating system won't run on a regular PC. Virtualization software, however, enables PCs to run Mac OS X from within Windows; the application creates "fake" hardware that the OS sees as real. The XPS M1330 comes with the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250 central processing unit, which enables the M1330 to virtualize Mac OS X.
The XPS M1730 is a laptop computer from manufacturer Dell, which means it has a LCD. Hardware components related to crystal displays could be causing the screen to go dark. This is different than the screen going completely black, which would indicate an issue with the software configuration. It may also have nothing to do with the equipment, but be related to a virus.
Cutting a door where a window exists in a basement means turning the area into a "walkout." A walkout is a basement that has an exterior entrance. Unlike its completely buried counterparts, a walkout basement allows direct access to the outside from the basement. While most basements have poured concrete walls or concrete block walls, some may have wood framing between. If the basement is constructed of wood, you can install a door as in any other area of the home, according to the standard installation instructions. Special steps are, however, required for poured concrete walls and concrete block walls.
VistaVG provides a method for users looking to upgrade the Windows XP theme into a theme that resembles the Windows Vista interface. While the “Vista” in VistaVG may be simple to figure out, where the “VG” comes from is often a mystery.
You can install the Windows operating system on the One Laptop Per Child or OLPC laptops, since the latest models ship from the manufacturer with a firmware that supports the dual boot feature. To do this you will need an SD card, external CD-ROM drive and a valid copy of the Windows operating system installation disc.
The Windows system process Lsass.exe sometimes crashes after a user installs peer-to-peer file-sharing software such as BitTorrent or BearShare. To complicate matters, the error carries over into Windows Safe mode and displays an additional error message: "Svchost.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows. You will need to restart the program. An error log will be created." These errors are caused by a corrupted Winsock2 registry key, meaning you need to delete the key to resolve the problem.
The Windows Dialog box is a standard window that opens when a user prompts a program to open a file. A Windows programmer can change the default caption in the "OpenFileDialog" window, which is the standard dialog window used by programmers to allow the user to choose a file to open. You use the "Title" property with the "OpenFileDialog" class to set up the dialog window and change its caption.
The CmdHere PowerToy is a free download from Microsoft that gives Windows XP, 2003, 2000 and NT the ability to open a command prompt window from the right-click context menu in a Windows Explorer session. If you frequently use the command prompt to open and modify files in Windows, CmdHere can reduce the amount of time you spend typing directory names.
Window balancers keep the sashes on an Andersen double-hung window in the position in which they are set. You need to replace the balancers if you notice the sashes are gradually beginning to drop, so that you can open the window without its sash falling down. Before you begin, remove the window sashes and the liner from the window to access the balancer. Andersen window replacement balancers are available from home stores.
Some modern computers lack a built-in serial port, as consumer devices no longer use this interface; universal serial bus is now used instead. Users who have older printers or mice, however, that require a serial port, can add the interface to the PC via a peripheral component interconnect card. If Windows XP Professional fails to detect the PCI card, however, the serial port or ports won't work.
Bandwidth-delay product measures the maximum amount of data that can be in transit through a network at any point in time. The total bytes of data in transit equal the total available bandwidth, measured in kilobytes per second, multiplied by the milliseconds it takes a data packet to make a complete round trip through the network. BDP limits how much Internet data you can receive over your vendor's network.
Headphone jacks in Windows XP computers are used to attach headphones to a PC. Loose headphone wires can cause static or make the sound in headphones drop out. Not all headphone problems are caused by faulty headphones; some problems are caused by the computer. When there is no sound at all coming from the headphones they may be plugged into the wrong jack, the PC might need to update its sound-card driver, or the PC's sound output has been muted.
The larger mass of a heavier skier typically causes increased acceleration. Friction between your skis and the snow is minimal; the air in front of you provides the most resistance. Competitive skiers squat down to reduce the drag from air resistance. All things being equal, more mass then equals greater acceleration as gravity pulls you down the hill. Also, having a larger mass makes you go faster because it produces more force to overcome air resistance; force equals mass times acceleration. Regular weight training increases muscle mass to make you the strongest and heaviest for your frame.
Awning windows feature a design that allows the window to open and close through an attached handle. Unlike double- or single-hung sash windows that slide open, awning windows pull open and push closed. The window essentially lifts out of the frame, rising up at a slight angle. The windows might stick for a variety of reasons and fixing the problem depends on the reason why the window sticks.
A Windows XP Home Edition recovery CD is used to restore a computer to its stock operating system status. Recovery CDs come in several types, from one created by the end user to others supplied by the original equipment manufacturer. These discs allow a user to fix major issues, although he may run the risk of losing data.
While Windows XP Pro includes more features than the Home Edition, it doesn’t include additional software such as an audio editing program. To mix song voices, use a third-party audio editor that is compatible with the operating system. Programs such as Audacity, Easy Audio Mixer and MixPad Multitrack Mixer allow you to import and mix multiple tracks and save them in a variety of popular audio formats, such as MP3, AAC or WAV.
Hackers have a flair for turning anti-piracy efforts to their own ends. One ingenious virus installs a fake activation screen on your computer and announces that you can't activate Windows until you take certain steps. Those steps include entering your credit-card number, which the hacker behind the virus then uses to commit fraud.
"Fable 2" is an open-world role-playing video game released by Lionhead Studios for the XBOX 360. A major part of the game is building up experience, or XP, points to acquire new skills which enable you to battle the various enemies in the game. While each use of melee and ranged weapons as well as magic spells increase your XP points, there are also potions throughout Albion that allow you to increase your experience by drinking them, whether as a boy or a girl.
If you have a Windows-equipped Asus Eee PC, you’re already familiar with the Windows Start menu in the bottom left corner when you turn it on. The bar you see sticking down from the top of your monitor may be a different story, however. That’s your Eee Docking toolbar, and it gives you access to a bunch of different features that are specific to your Eee PC.
LightScribe is a CD and DVD labeling application that imprints labels directly on discs instead of on paper that you then must apply to the discs. The LightScribe Control Panel is the application’s interface for controlling contrast options and accessing notifications. The component also allows you to access LightScribe’s additional services including updating the software, accessing the LightScribe website and accessing the application’s system information.
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, or RADIUS, is a computer network authentication method that allows users to log in to secured networks such as, for example, corporate extranets or virtual private networks. You can set up the Windows operating system to allow RADIUS authentication by starting a specific service and editing your network adapter's settings.
Garry’s Mod, more commonly known as GMod, is a video game that may be played individually or with others online. While there is no specific objective to GMod, you may use other games as a platform, for example Half-Life. GMod allows you to edit the environment, character, weapons, etc. in a game, as well as create your own. Similar to other programs that are installed to your Windows-based computer, you may reinstall GMod Server from the Control Panel.
Released in 2006, the Dell Dimension E521 is a desktop PC from the low-end Dimension brand of U.S. computer technology company, Dell, Inc. Based on the Microsoft Windows XP operating system platform, the E521 may develop issues with its optical drive, which accommodates CDs and DVDs.
You don't need to buy a wireless adapter to connect to a wireless network if you own a Dell Latitude D810 Laptop, because the D810 already has a built-in wireless adapter. However, before you can connect to a wireless network, you must enable the wireless adapter on the operating system. The Latitude D810 is sold with the Windows XP operating system pre-installed. If the version of Windows on your D810 is XP Professional, enable the wireless adapter by accessing the Network and Internet Connections utility.
You need the WindBinder and Bambalam Compiler to compile PHP for Windows. WindBinder links the PHP and Windows DLLs together, and the Bambalam Compiler uses the linked files to create an EXE file. The two programs provide you with the ability to create a PHP interface that runs on a Windows desktop. After the files are installed, you use the Windows command prompt to compile the PHP files you created for your application.
For some skateboarders, speed is everything, and the rush of a downhill or vert ramp run is all about moving quickly, while street riders must balance speed against versatility. Whatever your style, nobody wants to ride a sluggish board if they can make adjustments to speed it up. Adjusting the bolts that hold wheels to your trucks can affect your board’s speed if the bolts are so tight that they impede the wheel bearings' rotation.
If you want to update your Windows XP-based computer but don't want to buy an entirely new desktop, you can replace the motherboard and CPU. A better CPU can help your computer process information more quickly, and an upgraded motherboard may be compatible with more recent models of graphics and sounds cards. One consideration, however, is ensuring that you do not lose any data in the process.
Control panels simplify the process of managing servers and websites. InterWorx and cPanel both provide control panels for Web hosts and website owners. Although both products have many of the same basic features, InterWorx and cPanel have different prices and some features not found in the other. You can compare these features to determine which control panel is a better match for your hosting needs.
The Windows XP standby is an energy-saving mode that keeps the computer running with a fraction of the power it uses when you're using the operating system. The computer can go into standby mode if you're not using the USB keyboard. If the computer is set to go on standby automatically, it will only go on this mode if the keyboard or the computer isn't used for a while.
Apple only provides the iPhone's software development kit (SDK) for Mac computers, making it impossible to use the official tools to build iPhone apps on a Windows XP computer. However, several third-party SDKs and alternative options are available that allow you to perform the bulk of the iPhone app's development work in Windows XP.
"Garry's Mod" is an add-on for Valve computer games using the Source engine. Prior to 2006, "Garry's Mod" was a free program. The final free version -- "Garry's Mod 9" -- remains available for free on Valve's Steam service, while "Garry's Mod 10" is a commercial product. Before purchasing "Garry's Mod 10" from Steam, confirm that your computer meets the minimum requirements.
Every time your computer accesses data via Windows XP Home Edition from its hard drive or an external storage device, its processor performs a series of checks to ensure the data is being transferred properly from the drive or device. A Data Error Cyclic Redundancy Check error results if the operating system discovers a problem with the data transfer. The error can also occur while trying to install components from the Windows XP Home Edition CD-ROM.
Some graphics interchange format image files are animated and contain multiple frames. Windows XP’s default Web browser and image-viewing application can play animated GIFs by default, but a number of problems can result in a still image appearing instead of an animation. You may have animated GIFs disabled in your Web browser, be using an image viewer that doesn’t support animated GIFs or have animations disabled in your firewall software.
If you have Windows XP and another operating system installed on the same computer, a process that is known as dual booting, it may become especially obvious if the mouse is slower in Windows XP. A slower mouse pointer moves a shorter distance with the same gesture than a faster setting. This requires you to make more gestures to move the same distance as a faster setting and may become frustrating.
Roaming profiles let your users store preferences on the network regardless of the Windows machine from which the user logs in. You set up roaming profiles on the Windows server, so it works with both Windows 7 and Windows XP. The profile is set up on the server, so any computer authorized on the network copies the roaming profile files when the user logs in.
Although the Canon PowerShot S3 IS allows you to transfer images to your Windows XP computer to share with family and friends, connection problems, damaged files and improper transfer settings get in the way of image transfers. By default, when you connect the S3 to the computer using a USB cable, the operating system recognizes it to transfer images using the "drag & drop" method in Windows Explorer or a digital photo program. If the S3 IS won't transfer images, Canon's troubleshooting solutions can solve the problem.
Casing serves as a border that outlines the glass of a window. If you think of a window as a picture, the casing is the wood frame. Changing the casing on your windows can be one way to alter the decor of a room without doing a lot of remodeling. By using plinth blocks, decorative squares that connect pieces of the casing, you simplify the installation process and add an elegant touch to your window frame.
Pidgin is a chat client that combines AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Facebook and numerous other chat services into one program. Pidgin can even connect to two or more user names on the same service and combine all of your open chats into one window to minimize space. There are several reasons that Pidgin may not connect to your Yahoo! Chat accounts, including incorrect user name or password, Internet connectivity or software updates.
“AdventureQuest Worlds” from BattleOn allows players to purchase experience bonuses in the browser-based game. These bonuses are known as XP boosts, and come in the form of items that allow a character to gain twice the experience from all actions for one hour. XP boosts appear infrequently in the game, and players seeking to amass large quantities of the item must purchase them using AdventureCoins. BattleOn grants these coins to players for fulfilling advertiser offers, or for paying a fee to purchase a set amount of AdventureCoins.
The Bosch cooktop has four single elements and one triple element to provide better cooking results based on your culinary needs. It is adjustable with a wide range of heat settings and features. The cooktop features a digital control panel that displays your cooktop settings and includes a child lock tool to prevent children from changing settings or turning on the appliance. Once adjusted, the cooktop retains the settings until they are manually reconfigured for a new cooking preference.
