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How to Resize a Partition in Windows Vista
A hard disk allows you to store different types of files and folders in each partition. However, a partition can run out of disk space or it might have too much free space that you could add to another partition. In such cases, resizing a partition is the only solution to get the most out of your ha
Boot Camp 3.1 Features
Boot Camp 3.1 was officially released in January 2010 to give Mac computers the ability to use Windows 7. You could download Boot Camp 3.1 to fix bugs and add compatibility with other Microsoft products. Apple created the software as an update from Boot Camp 3.0 and offered it to Mac users for free.
How to Install Windows on a Replacement Computer
It may become necessary at some point to install Windows on a replacement PC. A PC may become defective, for example, and need to be replaced with a working computer. This does not always mean that you have to buy a new copy of Windows. You can often use the license from the defective computer on th
How to Get Rid of We-Blocker
We-Blocker is free Internet filtering software used mainly to protect minors from viewing inappropriate websites containing pornography and other adult services. If you have subscribed to another Internet filtering program, you can remove the We-Blocker. You may also want to remove it to change prox
How to Get Windows Vista to Install Updates
Updates for Windows can be important, and if you forget to check for them it can be detrimental to your computer. There is a quick and easy way to allow Windows Vista to install updates for you.
How to Master Restore Windows XP
The process of performing a master restore on your copy of Microsoft's Windows XP operating system (OS) involves reverting the entire OS back to the original settings that were designated at the factory level. You cannot use the built-in System Restore utility to do this. To master restore Windows X
How to Use Outlook 2007 With Windows Mobile 6 Phone
One of the key features of a phone using the Windows Mobile 6.0 platform is the ability of the user to synchronize many of the elements of their Microsoft Outlook profile. The ActiveSync program, also made by Microsoft, allows you to have all your contacts, appointments, notes, tasks and other perso
How to Restore an Emachine With Windows XP to the Factory Settings
Windows XP has a built-in feature to restore your EMachine. The System Recovery stores all the factory settings in a separate partition on your EMachine. Microsoft's decision to create a separate partition makes restoring the computer an easy process and requires no special disks. System Recovery wi
How to Reset a Lexmark 5300
The Lexmark 5300 series of printers are all-in-one models that can print, copy, scan and send or receive faxes. This printer offers a number of features, including networking and voice notification of the start and end of printing jobs. You can customize the features of the 5300 in many ways to prov
How to Create a Local Certificate Authority
Securing an internal server is a necessary piece of the corporate security puzzle, and one of the ways to do that is to use Secure Socket Layer, or SSL, certificates. These certificates identify the server and provide encryption for the connection between the client and server. Commercial certific
How to Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 in XP
Windows Search 4.0 is an efficient and comprehensive search solution to quickly find files and folders on your computer and network. With Windows automatic updating enabled, Windows Search 4.0 is sometimes installed automatically without your knowledge or consent. If you prefer the old search syste
How to Disable Integrated Video Ports in HP Computers
When you install a video card into an HP computer that has an integrated video card, the computer will not recognize the new card until you disable the integrated one. The controls for enabling and disabling hardware are located in the computer's BIOS, which is a set of software that lets all of the
How to Remove Taskbar Notifications
The notification area in the Microsoft Windows taskbar displays important status updates, such as Action Center notices, network connection problems and battery level. Frequent notifications can be an annoyance, especially if you do not plan on acting out the suggestions listed by the notification.
What Programs Can Be Safely Removed From Windows XP?
Several programs can be removed from Windows XP.computer repair concept - workers repairing keyboard image by dinostock from Fotolia.comWith the advent of Windows XP, Microsoft removed an important feature that had been present in previous versions of Windows: the ability to select which...
How to Remove a Blogroll From WordPress
A blogroll is a section of a blog that contains links to external websites that the webmaster believes are relevant or that readers might find to be of interest. Many WordPress themes -- including the default theme, Twenty Ten -- display the blogroll for the website in the sidebar on the right side
How to Install Eclipse for BlackBerry
Eclipse is a software development environment that uses Java and other programming languages to write programs. Developers can install the BlackBerry Java Plug-in to create and debug java applications for the BlackBerry mobile device using Eclipse. Applications include, but are not limited to, Java-
Tempered Laminated Glass Specifications
Tempered laminated glass is a variety of safety glass that holds together more reliably when it is shattered. Laminated glass contains an inter-layer, typically of high strength polyvinyl butyral (PVB), that is located between its layers and keeps the layers bonded even when broken. An impact that i
How to Reinstall WUA
The "WUA"--short for "Windows Update Agent"--is that small bit of software on your Windows machine that is responsible for downloading and installing the Microsoft Windows updates as often as Microsoft puts them out. Occasionally--usually while in the midst of troubleshooting the Windows Update proc
How to Make a Startup Disk in Windows Vista
If you want to boot to Windows Vista on a dual or multiboot computer, or if you want a startup disk in case the master boot record or any important boot files become corrupted, you'll need to create a startup disk. A Windows Vista startup disk only requires two files: the "bootmgr" file, w
How to Reset an Epson CX6000
The Epson Stylus CX6000 is an all-in-one device that allows you to print, copy and scan photos and documents. This machine was built for the home office or small business. If you own a CX6000, you may need to reset the settings to their default state after adjusting for a special print job. It takes