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How to Start Up Windows XP
The Windows XP operating system was released by Microsoft in 2001. Like the operating systems before it (Windows 95, 98, 2000, etc) and the ones after it (Windows Vista, 7) starting it up is not a difficult task. All you need is for your Windows XP computer to be connected to power and to a monitor.
How to Uninstall & Repair Corrupt DLL Files in Vista
If your Windows Vista operating system has become unstable and you suspect it has to do with deleted or damaged DLL files, you should know Windows platforms, including Vista, come with a utility called the System File Checker. You can use the System File Checker to check the system's file integrity.
How to Upgrade XP to XP Media Center
Upgrading your current version of Windows XP to XP Media Center edition will provide you with the additional functionality of the features in XP Pro plus the multimedia advantages of Windows Media Center. Performing the update process is fairly simple, as you will already have many of the needed fil
How to Relocate a Toolbar on a PC
The Windows toolbar, also called Windows taskbar, is a pane that appears at the bottom of your Windows desktop by default. However, you can relocate the toolbar to any position you want on your desktop. For instance, you can move the toolbar to appear at the top of the desktop screen or perhaps at t
How to Block Access to WOW Emulators
World of Warcraft (WOW) is a popular Internet game that allows you to connect with other people online. The game requires you to complete tasks and gain currency. If you want to block websites that are emulating WOW, you can do so easily. You don't have to be a computer scientist to block websites o
How to Install NetMeeting in Vista
Windows NetMeeting is a video conferencing client that is only available in earlier versions of Windows, such as Windows XP. NetMeeting allows users to share documents, make presentations and collaborate with other people. Newer versions of Windows, such as Windows Vista, do not include NetMeeting.
What Is the Blue Screen on My Laptop?
Computer blue screens are actually meant to be precautionary and allow the PC to shut the system down when it notices certain errors in the registry or in the hardware. Upon shutting down, the computer offers an error message on a blue-colored screen. Different error messages are offered for differ
How to Repair DLL Files in Windows
Windows DLL files are some of the most crucial components of regulating system software and processes. If a DLL file error displays on a system, repairing it immediately prevents system problems from progressing. Common reasons for DLL errors are hardware issues, improper software installation or re
How to Restart an HP Computer
Restarting a computer is like learning to dribble a basketball: It's a basic skill all computer users need to possess. Once you learn to restart an HP computer, you can transfer the skill to any computer with Windows. Restarting reboots the main operating system and activates any changes made in th
Top Features in Microsoft Office for Android Smartphones
Microsoft Office Mobile for Android is Microsoft's suite for smartphones. It is available for free and no longer requires and Office 365 subscription.
Internet Explorer Tips
Microsoft launched Internet Explorer in 1995, and the version commonly available in 2001 is IE 8. This not only has an improved script engine for faster performance, but also is also more compliant with WC3 standards than earlier versions. IE8 provides access to several useful functions. This may in
How to Change a Hyperlink to a Shorter Name
A hyperlink (link) takes a visitor to the page on the Web when he clicks on this. These links can have long Uniform Resource Locator (URL) addresses, which causes problems in various situations. For example, a long URL can be difficult to remember, it is harder to share in an online message board an
Customer Service Call Center Tools
New call center technology has streamlined the process for the industry's employees.customer service image by Kurhan from Fotolia.comUsing customer service call center tools can help employees be more productive. One of the reasons is that these tools can automate common tasks, such as...
How to Troubleshoot VSFTPD
Very secure file transfer protocol daemon (VSFTPD) is a daemon designed for the Linux operating system. This protocol allows anonymous downloads from the secured server. The configuration of your VSFTPD is essential for the software to run properly. if you are having problems with your VSFTPD, you c
How to Enable IIS on XP Home
Users of Microsoft Windows XP Home edition are not granted the option to add IIS in the typical method. Using the "Add or Remove Programs" method in the control panel would be nice, but only the XP Professional edition allows for it. Home-edition users need to perform a quick hack in order to get th
How to Use Share Manager to Remove Shares
Windows Share Manager is an application that works with Xtreamer Media Player and Network Streamer. It allows the user to manage network shares for the media player to have proper access to files. One of the features is the ability to remove a share, a process that takes a few moments to complete.
How to Convert an Old DOS Program to a Windows-Based Program
Though built on DOS technology, Windows will not run many older DOS-based programs, even in compatibility mode. Luckily, with the power of modern personal computers, a DOS emulator can perfectly recreate a DOS system and run any DOS program on a new version of Windows.
How to Reset User Security on XP Home
If a change to your system causes problems with your Windows XP Home security settings, you must use the System Restore utility to return your computer to an earlier state. "Many security exploits prey on systems that are not kept up to date," according to Stanford University. If you think problems
How to Use WGET in Windows
Wget is a tool used to download Web pages, images and other files from a Web server. It is a command line tool originally designed for the Linux and Unix operating system but it has been ported to Windows. You can use it to download a complete copy of a website, including photos and linked documents
How to Get Rid of Crypt.Gen
The Crypt.Gen virus infects computers that use Windows operating systems. When a computer is infected with the Crypt.Gen virus, it is vulnerable to the theft of sensitive information by hackers, who may monitor keystrokes recorded by the virus. You may delete this virus from your operating system in