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How to Log on With Windows Classic Style on Windows Vista
If you want the logon screen on your Microsoft Windows Vista operating system to appear more like the way it appeared when you used Windows XP, you must change the themes settings on your computer. You should know, however, that changing the themes will also alter the appearance of the Start menu, o
How to Remove Items From Listbox Access 2000
Microsoft Access 2000 allows you to create list boxes on forms. List boxes offer users a list of selections to choose from on your form. List boxes are populated by a field or fields chosen from existing queries or tables, or through a list you create yourself. You can add and remove items from a li
How do I Jumbo Frames in Cisco 2960?
Jumbo frames are used often by large, networked, storage systems that are designed to store and efficiently transfer enormous amounts of data over a network. Jumbo frames are Ethernet frames that are larger than the IEEE specification of 1,518 bytes and require special network configuration for the
How to Print CBR Files
A CBR file is a type of archive used to house a digital comic book. It is a version of the RAR archive file format. A group of images are collected into a CBR file and displayed with compatible software. If you want to print selected pages or all of the pages in a CBR file, you'll need to first conv
How to Transfer Cable Serial and Key Number
A key number is often known as "product key" on Microsoft computers. When you purchase a product, you are given a key or serial number to activate it. This ensures that you have access to all the features of the product. If you have switched to a different computer and still wish to use the register
How to Solve a Slow Windows Startup
During normal startup, your computer loads a number of services and applications that help it run smoothly. New programs and peripherals add new services and applications to the startup sequence and can eventually affect how long it takes the computer to boot up. Using the system-configuration utili
How to Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 From Home Now
Microsoft released its Windows XP operating system in 2001. Since then, three service packs have been released, each containing a set of updates. It is highly recommended by Microsoft that the service packs are installed, as they can significantly improve the system through better security and softw
How to Activate Windows Vista After 30 Days
You can activate Microsoft Windows Vista after 30 days via the System Properties application. You can access this through the Start Menu and "Computer" option. Activating your licensed copy of Windows Vista over the Internet is the quickest option. As long as your product key is licensed and genuine
How to Restore Windows XP Back Onto Laptop
Restore the Windows XP operating system back onto your laptop with a clean install. To perform a clean install of Windows XP, you'll need the Windows XP installation disc and the product code. Windows XP can be installed on your laptop after all data is removed from the hard drive. You may want to r
Compaq NW8000 Specs
The HP Compaq NW8000, running Microsoft Windows XP Professional, is a notebook geared toward business professionals. It functions to serve all capabilities necessary in the business environment, such as portability, stable battery life and providing the ability to multi-task with various...
How Do I Speed Up an Acer With Vista That Is Slow to Boot?
When Windows Vista boots your Acer computer, it checks its system files to determine which applications and services should also boot with it. The more programs that are scheduled to boot, the slower the startup process will be. This is because of inherent limitations in processor power and computer
How to Upgrade From Adobe Encore 2 to 3
Adobe Encore is DVD (Digital Video Disc) creation software designed in order to make the process of creating DVDs on a home or business computer very simple. The software can be used to make special DVD menus for either personal or professional use by integrating simple to follow instructions in a p
How to Format a CD to Be Used as a Recovery Disc
The Windows Install DVD, aside from installing the OS, allows you to access the System Recovery Options. From this recovery menu, you can attempt to repair your computer, restore from a backup or access the command prompt, among other things. If you've lost that disc, Windows allows you to create a
How to Use Find in Chkdsk
Chkdsk is a utility in Microsoft Windows that finds bad sectors and file system errors on your computer's hard drive. If the Chkdsk operation finds any bad sectors or file system errors, you may attempt to repair and recover the bad sectors or file systems. You can launch Chkdsk on Windows 7, using
How to Use the Run Function in Windows Vista
Editions of Windows prior to windows Vista came equipped with a "Run" menu that appeared when the user pressed "Start" or tapped their Windows key. This "Run" function allowed the user to enter a command, such as the path to an application or a Windows control panel shortcut. Windows Vista does not
How to Uninstall BIDS Helper
Uninstalling BIDS Helper is like uninstalling any Windows program. The best way to do this is using the Windows Control Panel. Simply deleting the program folder will not fully remove the program and is not recommended. If you have trouble removing the program using the correct method, you can use a
Compatibility of Joybook S32b With Vista
The Joybook S32b is a laptop computer developed by BenQ that features a 13-inch LCD screen, a 120 gigabyte (GB) hard drive and Bluetooth, as well as wireless support. The Joybook is compatible with the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
How to Format a Win XP System Disk
Formatting the Windows XP system disk serves many functions such as recovering from a malicious software attack, or simply performing a clean install of the XP operating system. The process of formatting a disk removes all information from the disk itself, bringing hardware and operating system perf
How to Make Stagevu Faster
StageVu is a user contributed website that hosts DIVX versions of popular shows, videos and movies. StageVu requires an up-to-date version of the DIVX Web Player to view videos hosted on the website. You may notice over time that StageVu seems to be running slower than normal. A general cleaning of
How to Remotely Disable Windows XP SP2 Firewall
Certain versions of the Windows operating software, such as XP Professional, Vista non-Home versions and Windows 7 non-Home versions contain a utility called Remote Desktop. This is an easy-to-use interface that will allow you to connect to your home PC from any other PC equipped with the Remote Des