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How to Create a War File With Eclipse
A Web Application Archive, or WAR file, is used by programmers specializing in Java programming. The purpose of a WAR file is to combine several different parts of an application, such as Web pages and Java applets, into one file. Programmers who use the Eclipse Java platform for their programming c
Problems Running Chkdsk on XP
Chkdsk is a built-in Windows utility that allows you to check the hard drive for errors and repair them. This can help you to recover from bad sectors or data corruption due to hard disk damage. Typically, if you are running this check on your active partition, you will have to schedule a scan for t
How to Repair a Slow Windows XP With a Missing DLL
DLL files (dynamic link libraries) are files that are integral to your operating system. Missing DLL files on your Windows XP computer can result in the computer running slower than expected or not running at all. Repairing these issues can be done by repairing the XP operating system, which will re
How to Change the Date in MYOB
MYOB Ltd. is an Australian company that produces accounting and payroll software programs that run on the Microsoft Windows operating system. Because these programs deal primarily with bookkeeping matters, it is crucial for them to use the correct date. MYOB programs fetch the current date and time
How to Minimize Virtual PC
Windows Virtual PC allows users to run a guest operating system while the host system continues operation. Since a guest operating system will often be used in full-screen mode, there will not always be readily available buttons to minimize the guest.
How to Restore System 32
System 32 is an extremely important part of the Windows operating system. Most of the essential files required by Windows are stored in this folder. Any modifications to the files in this folder could cause Windows to become unstable or could prevent it from booting altogether. It is possible, howev
How to Finalize the Copy of a DVD With a Power2Go
CyberLink Power2Go is a popular CD and DVD burning program for Windows. It supports copying one DVD to another, whether the user has one DVD drive or two. Before you can play the disc on a DVD player, though, you need to finalize it. This burns the information onto the disc permanently, so you canno
Defragment Doesn't Work on XP
Windows XP ships with a number of tools to assist you in managing the contents of your hard drive, and foremost among those is the disk defragmenter. This program reorganizes the contents of your hard drive, improving access times across your system. Reinstall the disk defragmenter when the device f
How to Minimize a PowerPoint
If you need to remove Microsoft PowerPoint from your screen, then you should minimize the window. This allows you to keep unsaved work and then quickly move to another program. This is especially useful if you are browsing the Internet or your computer to find images or videos to include in your Pow
How to Print to the PDF Command Line
Adobe Acrobat reader users have the ability to print PDF documents via the PDF command line. This type of Adobe software comes at no charge to its users. It lets you read and print files in PDF format, but does not give you the chance to edit your files. If you want to edit your PDF files, you need
How to Change Folder Download Properties in Windows Vista
Every web browser has a default folder that downloaded files are sent to automatically. If you prefer to store your downloads in a different folder, you might be tired of navigating to the default folder every time you download a file. Thankfully, you can change the default download folder for Inter
How to Update Microsoft Windows Media Center Rollup Edition
Microsoft recommends that all Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 customers update to Rollup 2 for Windows. Doing so will allow you to connect to your Xbox 360, giving you the option to upload and stream videos, pictures, music and even TV shows right to your computer. Updating the Media Center wil
How to Register Windows XP Professional
Registering your Windows XP Professional operating system with Microsoft is not a requirement. However, registration is recommended because you may be entitled to technical product support for your software, product performance and security updates and other benefits. The registration process does a
How to Turn on Windows Desktop Search in XP
Newer Microsoft operating systems such as Windows 7 and Windows Vista have a desktop feature called Windows Desktop Search. You can search for any file on your computer by using Windows Desktop Search right from the Windows "Start" menu. If you use Windows XP and want to enjoy the benefits of "Windo
How to Set the System Font in Vista
A font is the specific size or style of text that appears on your operating system. All programs, such as Microsoft Word, have their own specific fonts. Windows Vista comes with its own font by default, but the system also allows you to change and adjust the the fonts to match your preferences.
9600 GT Vs. 8800 GTS 320
Nvidia is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end video cards all around the world. Founded in 1993 as a Silicon Valley start-up company, through innovation and savvy market expertise it soon dominated the video card market along with its rival AMD. The graphics card or graphical processing
How to Overwrite a Windows XP Operating System
Microsoft asserts that you cannot uninstall Windows XP, but you can replace Windows XP with another operating system, or reinstall Windows XP over the existing version. Reinstalling Windows XP over a previous installation will replace it.
How to Use Virtual Field Trips.com
While physical, hands-on field trips are are great way for kids to learn, they are not always possible to do. For home schooling families or even public and private schools, Virtual Field Trips.com allows teachers to access many places for their kids to visit virtually. Follow this step by step guid
How to Remove Antivir Solution Pro With XP
Despite the desperate attempt to make it appear as a legitimate security program, Antivir Solution Pro is nothing more than a malicious application. It installs on your computer, masquerading as an antispyware program. Once installed, it runs bogus system scans and displays exaggerated reports, clai
How to Check for Windows Validation
Microsoft Genuine Advantage programs help you verify if your computer's Windows operating system is genuine. Having a genuine copy of the operating system matters because a phony Windows copy can cause you to lose important information. For this reason, when you buy a Windows product from a store or