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How to Reset Your Library on Songbird
Accidents happen when synchronizing your Songbird library with your portable media player, which can cause a storage device not found error error when attempting to transfer information between the computer and the device. Fortunately the problem is easily correctable by resetting the Songbird libra
How to Remove Pidgin From a Taskbar
Pidgin is a free, open-source, multi-protocol instant messaging client. It connects to popular instant messaging networks including MSN, Google Talk, AIM, ICQ and Yahoo!. Pidgin's main program window is a buddy list that consolidates all of your contacts from every connected instant messaging accoun
How Do I Set Up a New Email Client in Windows XP?
An email client is software on your Windows XP-based PC that lets you send and receive email messages through the email servers controlled by your Internet service provider. You set up an email client according to instructions from your ISP. Your procedure varies according to whether you are setting
How to Fix a Cyclic Redundancy Check DVD Data Error
A Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is a method used to verify that copied data matches the original. For instance, when a DVD transfers information from a disk to the hard drive, the data on the drive is compared with the data on the disc. If it doesn't match, you're alerted with an error. CRC trouble
How to format a computer and install Windows
Most of us often call the local service center to reinstall Windows after the system crashes. In other words when Windows stops working or if you want to install a better version of Windows, you always make a call to the local computer shop. Therefore, every time your system crashes you have to spen
How to Get Help with Windows XP Registry Errors
Windows XP is controlled by the registry, which catalogs settings and other variables within windows XP. If you have installed software that has made changes to your registry, or even if you have made the changes yourself, you may find that Windows XP no longer operates properly. If this is the case
How to Fax Using Windows Vista
Microsoft's Windows Vista features many useful upgrades and smoother running operations than older versions of Windows. With Vista, set parental controls, share photos and even create DVDs. You can also complete daily tasks such as faxing and managing your digital media. With Windows Fax and Scan yo
Windows 98 Vs. Windows XP Professional
To make your computer operate, you need an operating system (OS). Windows 98 and Window XP Professional are both versions of Microsoft operating systems for personal computers. In 2010, Window 7 is the latest Microsoft OS.
How to Unhide the Taskbar on Your Desktop
Windows 7 allows you to hide the taskbar when it is not in use, clearing up cluttered desktop space. When you hide the taskbar, it only appears when you hover your mouse cursor over the location where the bar hides. If you want to lock the taskbar onto the desktop again, access the display settings
How to Turn My Windows XP 64 Bit Edition Into a Mac
As much as Microsoft would hate to admit this, there are some things you just can't do in Windows. For instance, some of the most advanced digital studio applications (like Final Cut Pro and Logic Studio) only work on a Mac. For those who can't justify the expense of purchasing a Mac, however, there
How to Enable Settings to Allow Theme Files to Work in Windows 7
Windows 7 is a version of the Microsoft Windows operating system released in 2009. It provides users with a number of functional improvements over previous versions of the software, as well as multiple customization options. Among these options is the ability to change the overall appearance of Wind
The Best Way to Mount a Window A/C in a New Window
Air conditioning is a modern convenience that most people would not even imagine living without now that it is available. After a new window is installed, it is important to get your air conditioning back up and running as soon as possible so that the room can be a comfortable area for people to wor
How to Configure the Startup Menu in Windows XP
Windows XP provides PC users with an easy-to-use operating system that can be customized in a number of ways. One of the features that assist XP users is the Startup menu folder in the Windows Start menu. Links within the Startup menu launch automatically when the operating system starts, allowing t
How to Install Windows 95 Program to XP
While Microsoft is constantly upgrading its Windows operating system, some users may want to run older programs that were designed to be compatible with older versions of Windows. In Microsoft XP, it is possible to specify that a program be run as compatible with an older version of Windows. This ar
Windows Vista PC Won't Print on Windows XP Network Printer
A printer connected to a system network gives you the ability to print from the printer using any computer system. However, if a Windows Vista computer is connected to a Windows XP network, you may run into a few issues. This is because the Vista system does not have the correct driver installed to
How to Connect an iMac to the Windows Network
The original Macintosh computers used their own independent networking protocol, AppleTalk, which is incompatible with the Microsoft Windows networking protocol, SMB (server message block). In 2001 with Mac OS X, Apple integrated the SMB protocol into the operating system which finally allowed Macin
How to Edit PS3 Keys
PlayStation 3 consoles aren't manufactured with a native setting that enables you to edit the function that is assigned to a key by default. However, a third-party application called Rogero PS3 Buttons Layout Changer can be used to accomplish this task. This application can specially be useful to pe
I Cannot Connect to Boot Server Error on Polycom IP 6000
The Polycom SoundStation IP 6000 is a Voice over Internet Protocol conference phone. It lets you make conference calls using the Internet, which allows participants to join the conference call from their computers. Occasionally, you may encounter a "Cannot Connect to Boot Server" on your IP 6000. Th
How to Activate a Home Key in Windows XP
The Windows XP Home edition happens to be one of Microsoft's older platforms, but it still fits the needs of many users around the world. Activating your Windows XP Home edition is no different from any other operating Windows XP platforms, such as the Professional edition. You can choose to activat
How to Disable a Cyber Link
Cyber Link PowerDVD is a piece of software that allows you to watch DVD movies on your computer. Its controls mimic those found on standalone DVD players and allows you to enjoy movies and TV shows on your computer monitor. Sometimes if a program has "frozen," you won't be able to disable it using n