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How to Repair a Disc-At-Once Error
A disc-at-once error is a CD or DVD burning error that results in the corruption of the disc you are currently attempting to burn. This error results from a system driver file for your CD or DVD burner that has become corrupt, resulting in random crashes and corruption when attempting to use the bur
How to Restore a Windows 98 Computer
There are a number of reasons why you would want to restore your computer to its factory-original condition. You should always run the restore process on your computer before you sell it or donate it to charity, since the personal data on your computer could easily fall into the wrong hands. You may
How to Update Vista Inspirat
The Vista Inspirat Brico Pack is software that is manufactured by CrystalXP to be used with Windows XP operating systems. When the Vista Inspirat software is installed on your Windows XP system it transforms the look of your system so that it looks like the Windows Vista interface. The software is c
How to Get Rid of FoxLingo
FoxLingo is a toolbar within the Firefox browser that gives you access to features such as text translation, a dictionary, word find, text-to-speech, grammar check, a highlighter and web page translation. You can customize this toolbar and display your feature preferences. With the simple add-on rem
How to Install MyDNS in CentOS
MyDNS is a Linux-based DNS server software that runs off of a mySQL database in CentOS instead of running off of configuration files. Normal DNS software services have to be restarted whenever changes are made. But MyDNS does not since it dynamically reads information from the database whenever quer
How to Reinstall Windows XP on Gateway Without a Boot Disk
If you are experiencing problems with your Gateway, you may need to reinstall Windows XP. Don't worry if you don't have the operating system disc, since you can reinstall Windows XP from your hard drive. It only takes a few clicks of the mouse to start the re-installation process.
Review of Top Features in Evernote
Evernote could be your best bet for a note taking app, but check these system requirements, accessibility alternatives, support options, and more before you decide.
How to Run Computer Management as an Administrator
Most programs run in standard mode, which does not allow the program to make widespread changes to your computer. To enable elevated rights and permissions to make such changes, you need to run the program as an administrator. You have two options when running Computer Management as an administrator
How to Change the Update Settings in Windows Vista
The Windows Vista operating system lets users decide whether (and when) their computer should receive Windows updates and security patches. There are advantages to scheduling automatic retrieval and installation of Windows updates, particularly to fend off viruses. It can be annoying and time consum
How do I View How Many Times a File Has Been Edited in Windows Explorer?
If you want to find out how many times a file has been edited using only Windows Explorer, you can look at a particular file's "Previous Versions" history page. This page is accessible through the file's general "Properties" window and will show you dates at which the file was edited. You can also u
How to Disable IPv6 in Windows CE
The Windows CE Control Panel offers the ability to view and modify a number of network settings, including settings for IPv6. IPv6 is an update to the core Internet Protocol which allows devices to use a much larger range of IP addresses. Since IPv6 is not widely used, leaving it enabled when you do
How to Remove Download Windows Search to Improve History & Favorites Results
A new message appeared to Internet Explorer users after the upgrade to version 8 of the software. "Download Windows Search to improve history and favorites results" prompts you to download Windows Search whenever you type something into the address bar. Microsoft's solutio
How to Display Windows Task Manager
In Windows 7 and Vista, the task manager is a utility that allows you to perform a variety of system tasks such as troubleshooting, repair, closing programs and monitoring memory usage. It also displays currently running programs and processes and monitors network connections. Windows allows you to
How to Install PHP on Windows XP IIS
PHP is a programming language that is usually implemented on Linux web hosts. However, you can also install the PHP engine on a Windows XP Internet Information Services (IIS) computer. This lets you run the PHP pages in a Windows host. This is beneficial for people who are familiar with the PHP lang
How to Increase Bandwidth with Windows Vista
When your Internet connection is slower than you would like, you have options other than spending money on a new computer. You can edit your Windows Vista registry so that the number of files your browser can process at once is higher. Your Windows registry is set to download only two files from a W
How to Convert EXE to Windows Service
After you develop an executable file (EXE), you can convert the executable to a Windows service. Your Windows development tools have a utility called "sc.exe." The SC utility converts the EXE file to a usable service in Windows. It creates a registry entry in the Windows settings, and it loads the s
How to Boot XP on a Second Drive
Netbooks and some compact laptops don't include built-in CD or DVD drives, so restoring a crashed computer system or running a different operating system requires changing the computer's settings to start up from a different system drive. USB drives, external storage drives and partitioned drives ca
How to Identify Counterfeit Windows XP Software
Microsoft Windows XP is a common operating system. Because it is so common, it is also often pirated by software counterfeiters and sold to unsuspecting consumers. If you are running a counterfeit version of Windows XP, you will not be able to download important system updates or other additional so
How to Remove a PDF Maker in the Taskbar
The "taskbar" is the name to the long, horizontal bar that runs across the bottom of your Windows desktop. Whenever you open a new program on your computer, an icon for that program is placed in the taskbar. If you minimize a program that is open on screen, you can maximize it again simply by clicki
Define Windows XP Home Edition
Before Microsoft released Windows Vista -- and, to a point, for quite a while after -- Windows XP was the operating system of choice for original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Most PCs sold by big companies like Dell, Sony or Hewlett Packard came with a choice of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows