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How to Format Windows XP Without a Disc
Formatting a computer, the process of deleting all information on the drive, is normally accomplished using an installation disk such as the Windows XP disk. If you don't have a disk, however, you can create your own DOS boot disk, from which you can execute the format command.
How to Install PDFMaker
Adobe builds PDF creation right into its Acrobat software suite, but only for newer operating systems. For those still using older operating systems like Windows 95 and Windows NT, such software options aren't available. Fortunately, Adobe provides a tool called PDFMaker for those using Microsoft Wo
How to Install Gpedit Vista Premium
The Group Policy editor (or Gpedit), which is often used by businesses and organizations to manage user accounts and control access to certain parts of a computer system, is one popular Windows feature that is conspicuously absent from the Windows Vista Premium operating system. You can install thi
How to Remove RegCleaner
Error messages and a decrease in computer performance are signs your computer has registry errors. The computer registry keeps data on your system information, user profiles, system configuration, system hardware and software, and network settings. Errors occur when unnecessary information corrupts
How to Remove I-Worm.Trojan.b
I-Worm.Trojan.b is a virus that appears in the form of a popup alert notifying you that your computer is infected with I-Worm.Trojan.b. The popup prompts you to click "OK" in order to install a program that will remove the infection. Unfortunately, this is simply an attempt to get you to download ad
How to Repair the Startup in Vista
If your computer has trouble starting up, whether error messages are displayed or the system simply won't boot from the hard drive, it is a good idea to run Windows Vista's Startup Repair utility. The Windows Vista installation disc includes a suite of repair and recovery options, aimed at detecting
How to Remove Killbox
Killbox is a utility that makes it possible to delete files even when they are locked and in use by Windows. With Killbox, you can delete a file that is locked by a Windows process even if you do not know the process that has the file locked. If you have tried Killbox and decided that you prefer not
How to Make a Windows Boot Disk on a Mac
All Mac computers running the OS X operating system come with the Disk Utility application automatically installed. Disk Utility allows you to manage your computer's hard drives and removable media, including CDs and DVDs. If you want to make a copy of a Windows boot disk, like an installation CD, y
How to Fix DHCP in Windows 98
DHCP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a computer's way of connecting to the Internet using the TCP/IP protocol. A computer needs an IP address to connect to the Internet. Windows XP, Vista and 7 users do not configure DHCP, as newer technology allows for routers and modem to automatically c
How do I Run Jazz Jackrabbit in Pure DOS?
DOS is an acronym that stands for "disk operating system." This operating system appears in various forms from many different manufacturers. It provides functionality without a graphical user interface. DOS is efficient to operate once the user becomes familiar with the various commands. Jazz Jackra
How to Restore User Accounts in Windows XP
If your Windows XP user profile is damaged, or if your computer is starting to run too slowly when you're logged in as a particular user, you may need to restore your user account. Windows doesn't have a simple "reset" button to restore accounts, but you can restore the account yourself by backing u
What is IEFrame?
An ieframe.dll is a component of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. When you install Internet Explorer, the ieframe.dll is installed in your computer and can be found in the computer registry.
How to Close an IE Window That is Missing the Address Bar
The Internet Explorer address bar and other toolbars may disappear for various reasons. A secondary pop-up window or a full-screen window may temporarily hide the bars; a glitch or error may cause the toolbars to close or Internet Explorer to stop working properly. You can apply one or more of these
How to Find My Windows 7 Product Key in My PC
All Windows-based computers need a product key to activate the software. This is a security measure designed to stop software piracy and fraud. The Windows product key is printed on a sticky label attached to the side of desktop computers and the underside of laptop computers. If the print on the la
Windows 2008 Deployment Tools
Server 2008 deployment tools help you install Windows on local and remote computers.Thomas Northcut/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesWindows Server 2008 is a Microsoft operating system for server environments that replaces Windows Server 2003. Windows Server 2008 R2 is an updated version of the...
How to Speed Up Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup removes unnecessary files in order to increase your computer's performance. The program scans for compressed folders throughout your whole computer, and can take quite some time. This setting can be disabled using the Windows Registry program, speeding up the time it takes for Disk Clea
How to Find the Machine Address on a Windows 2000 PC
In order for your computer system to connect to a network or an Internet connection it must have either a wired or wireless network adapter installed. Each network adapter has a unique machine address, commonly referred to as the MAC address, which is used to identify your computer. In some cases yo
Music Composing Software for Windows
Music composition is alive and well in the 21st century. Many composers still use the standard tools of the trade: lots of manuscript paper, pencils, erasers, pens and rulers. But now, the painstaking task of composing has been simplified with the click of a mouse.
The Disadvantages of Fragmentation
Fragmentation occurs when a computer can't or won't store a file as a single unit on its disk. The resulting issues may be minor or major, depending on the degree of fragmentation and what the computer is used for, but most of these disadvantages can be prevented or reversed.
How to Get Rid of Security Alerts in Windows 2000
Security alerts are fictitious alerts generated by the Zlob Trojan. Security alerts are displayed as pop-ups which state "Security Alert: Spyware Found," followed by a description of a fictitious spyware program. The purpose of these security alerts is to scare you into purchasing a fake anti-spywar