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How to Format a Dell XPS M1730
The XPS M1730 is a laptop from Dell that is marketed as a "gaming powerhouse." The 17-inch laptop can reach CPU speeds up to 3.4 GHz, which allows for faster overall performance. Formatting the computer involves erasing the hard drive and reformatting the file system. The process will erase everythi
Win98 Installation
If you have a Windows 98 installation CD-ROM as well as a start-up disk, then you shouldn't have any problems installing this version of Windows on a computer with no operating system. The computer must have a CD and 3 1/2 inch floppy disk drives.
How to Increase the Virtual Memory of Windows
Virtual memory is a disk space reserved on a computer hard drive that may be used as the extension of the random access memory (RAM). Windows XP utilizes the virtual memory storage if running applications exceed the physical size of RAM. The increase of the virtual memory prevents RAM overflowing an
How To Remove an Address Bar With JavaScript
Opening a new window as a pop-up is used for ads and notices for websites. When opening a new window, JavaScript gives you control over the layout of the browser. The address, title and status bar can be removed for a simple ad or a notice of sessions expiring. With JavaScript, programmers can also
How to Recover Files After XP Recovery
The Windows XP recovery procedure is intended to replace all of the operating system files on your hard drive, correcting errors and fixing your computer. Occasionally, files can become corrupted during the XP recovery process. If you find that one or more of your files has become error-prone follow
How to Fix the 30 FPS Issue in Evo
When HTC released the Evo 4G smartphone, the company restricted graphics and video displayed on the phone to a maximum of 30 frames per second, or FPS. While initially the company claimed that this was a hardware limitation, it later released a software update that corrected the problem. If you have
How to Install DirectX 9 on Vista
DirectX is a series of software applications designed to help make Windows-based computers a great platform for running multimedia applications, including full-color graphics, 3-D acceleration, full motion video and clear audio. Installing DirectX on your PC is important for many applications, from
How to Change the Name of the Recycle Bin in Windows Vista 64 Bit
The Windows recycle bin is a temporary file folder on your computer desktop that stores files and documents deleted from your computer. This allows you to restore any accidentally deleted files back to the original location. By default the recycle bin is named "Recycle Bin." If you want to personali
Learn ASP.NET 2.0 - Intro to the Grid Control
The granddaddy of the databound controls, the Grid control, is introduced in part 6 of the ASP.NET 2.0 tutorial. To explain the control, a new page is added to the example website to contain the control.
How to Install Microsoft XP Pro
Released in 2001, Windows XP is a popular operating system made by Microsoft. Many PC users consider Windows XP to be one of the best versions of Windows ever produced. There are two versions of Windows XP, a home edition with fewer features, but a little cheaper, and a more expensive professional e
How to Remove Automatic Startup Programs in Microsoft Windows 2000
Most modern versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system include the Microsoft System Configuration Utility, a helpful tool that allows users to control many aspects of Windows, including the management of startup programs. Unfortunately, Windows 2000 does not include this utility by default.
How to Fix an Inverted Screen in XP
Whether you are the victim of a prank or simply inadvertently pressed a keyboard shortcut, righting an inverted screen in Windows can be extremely time-consuming and frustrating. Without knowing the correct procedure to reverse the effect, you can spend several minutes trying to navigate a desktop i
How to Kill a System Backup in Windows XP
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system includes a backup utility that can be scheduled to run at specific times or started manually. Backup operations should be run when the computer is least likely to be in use by other processes to ensure that backups complete successfully. If a backup process
How to Remove Backdoor.Ranky.X
Backdoor.Ranky.X is a Trojan Horse (Trojan) that installs itself on your computer and allows the infected computer to be used as a covert proxy. It is downloaded secretly by the W32.Wargbot worm and opens a back door on a random TCP port, which allows an attacker to access system configurations, del
How to Purchase Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP is an older version of the Windows operating system; Windows Vista and Windows 7 have superseded it. Many users still prefer to use this version of Windows for the amount of software already available for it.
How Do I Get to the Command Prompt From a Blue Screen?
The Windows stop error, commonly referred to as the "Blue Screen of Death," appears onscreen when the operating system experiences one or more critical system errors. Although data held in memory is nearly always lost when a stop error occurs, halting the operating system is ultimately beneficial, a
How Do I Speed Up My Laptop on Windows Vista?
The Windows Vista operating system offers users improved security features and a more appealing look than its predecessor Windows XP. Those additions come at a price: Vista can run slower on the same type of laptop that ran XP smoothly. If you've upgraded to Vista and experience slowdowns, there are
How to Freshly Reformat Windows XP
Almost every computer user will have to do a fresh reformat and install of Windows XP at some point. Common causes can be a virus infestation, the need for hard drive space or to clean up the system so that everything will run faster. Doing a fresh reformat of Windows XP is not hard, but does requir
How to Remove Window Trim
Trim can make a huge difference in the appearance of the interior and the exterior of your home. When making home improvements, the old trim has to be removed first before you replace windows or apply new trim. The process of removing window trim is very simple. It only requires a little time, a few
How to Run OS X on Windows XP
Apple does not allow its software to run on any hardware other than an Apple computer, so running Mac OS X on a Windows XP PC will break the end-user agreement that comes with the Apple software. To run OS X on a Windows XP computer, you will need an emulator program like the PearPC Architecture Emu