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How to Access System Restore From Task Manager
The System Restore Utility is a feature that comes with Windows operating systems. This feature lets you reset your computer back to an earlier time. The System Restore utility can be used to fix failed driver and software problems. There are many ways users can access the System Restore utility. Us
How to Check Startup Programs by Time
When programs start when you log in to your operating system, they are called "startup" programs. These programs don't all start at the same time. If you want to find out what programs started at what times, you can look at your system logs to find out. Whenever you log in to your computer and progr
Compaq Key Start Windows Recovery
HP and Compaq computers come with an option to boot your computer into recovery mode to troubleshoot software issues in one of two options; Standard Recovery, which is a non-destructive method, and Full System Recovery, which will erase information on your computer.
How Students Can Capture Better Audio Recordings with Evernote
Find out how to better record lectures, study group conversations, or your own dictated ramblings with Evernote and third-party apps.
How to Install Terminal Services on Windows
Windows Terminal Services is a utility that enables users to log in and remotely control another computer. The utility was renamed "Remote Desktop" starting with the XP version of Windows. Although the main functions of the utility remain the same in all versions of Windows, the process to install t
Tutorial for VMware Appliance Building
A VMware appliance is one or more pre-designed virtual machines that can be loaded into VMware. Appliances are frequently customized to a specific application or purpose. For example, a company can provide a VMware appliance with a preloaded virtual machine that includes their application. A single
How to Install a Language for OpenOffice
OpenOffice 3 is a free open-source program suite that includes a word processing application, spreadsheet program as well as drawing and database tools for a wide variety of operating systems on the market today. There may come a time where you find it necessary to install new language packs for you
How to Install New Replacement Windows on a House With Vinyl Siding
Replacement windows are a great choice when your old ones are not energy efficient or may be leaking. New windows are typically installed from the outside, but sometimes the siding style of your home may dictate that you remove the windows from inside the home. Outside there can be too much work inv
How to Change the BSOD Color
Everyone dreads the moment when you're working happily on your computer and, out of nowhere, it crashes revealing the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). If the crashing of your computer doesn't anger you enough, the bright blue screen certainly will. You can easily change the BSOD color to suit your fancy
How to Install Programs on a Computer
Installing computer software is a fairly easy task, though sometimes it gets a little hairy. So if you are having issues, or you have never installed a program on your own, you will be ready to go by the time you finish this! Many issues arise when the computer will not support a function the sof
How to Change the Workgroup Name on a Mac
Manually inputting a workgroup name is crucial if you're attempting to connect your Mac to a Windows network with a non-default workgroup name. Once the Windows and Mac computers belong to the same workgroup, you can share files between the computers. You will need administrator access to alter your
Basic LAN Technician Tools
LAN Management and Monitoring Toolsnetwork cable image by Radoslav Lazarov from Fotolia.comA LAN technician's job is to ensure the network delivers reliable and secure services to meet an organization's communication and operational needs. The smooth running of a network is becoming more...
Clean Install Instructions for Creator 2009 on Windows XP
Roxio Creator is a software application that allows you to capture, save and share photos, videos and audio files. It lets you burn, copy and rip Blu-ray discs, DVDs and CDs. Moreover, you can make photo slideshows, calendars, cards, panoramas and many more fascinating items. To install Roxio Creato
How to Calculate Page File Size
The term "page file" refers to space on a computer's hard drive used by the operating system to extend the computer's physical memory. For example, Windows XP automatically sets the page file size to one and a half times the amount of physical memory in the computer. If a Windows XP system has 512 M
How to Control the Ethernet Card on a Mac
If you use an Ethernet Internet connection on your Mac, you might have times where you connect to a network that has specific requirements to which you must set your computer. With Mac OS X, Apple included the ability to customize your Ethernet card's settings to meet the requirements of the network
Mac Menubar Tools
Next to the clock on Mac OS X in the top right-hand corner sit a few unassuming icons that can help you use your Mac to its full potential. There are numerous tools that you can use right from the menu bar, both from Apple and third-party vendors. The tools listed below are for Macs running Mac OS 1
How to Change the Product Key in Win XP Pro
Software piracy affects consumers as well as software developers. One anti-piracy measure that companies use is product activation. Microsoft, for example, requires Windows users to activate their software after installing it. If you install Win XP Pro and later purchase another copy of the operatin
How to Set Up Your Login Password on Windows XP
If you need some extra security on your Windows XP login account, you can protect it with a password. This will prevent unauthorized access into your account. You will be prompted to enter the password each time the computer is turned on, logged off from the account or returns from hibernation/sleep
Solutions for Iexplore.exe Application Errors
Several errors can occur related to your Internet Explorer program file.internet image by Soja Andrzej from Fotolia.comThe application Iexplore.exe is usually the executable file that opens the program Internet Explorer and it is found on most PCs. Some virus developers take advantage of...
How to Fly Flight Simulators
Flight simulators allow you to experience flying various aircraft in realistic scenarios. The primary purpose of a flight simulator is to recreate what it would be like controlling an aircraft while applying appropriate flight procedures. There are a number of commercial flight simulators available