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How to Prevent Access to Registry Editing Tools
The Windows Registry is a database that contains the configuration files for the Windows operating system, including settings that pertain to software and hardware installed on the system. As it is a central repository for almost all of the Windows operating system configurations, it is an especiall
How to Get Rid of Windows Genuine Nag Screen
The Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) warning may pop up from time to time if your copy of Windows XP fails the validation process, which determines whether your copy of Windows is genuine. You will get a "This copy of Windows is not genuine" message at startup and a "You may be a victim of
How to Fix Windows Resolution
Fixing the Windows resolution to make sure the contents displayed fits properly on the computer screen is done by changing the monitor resolution. If your work requires multiple windows on a screen or you need better visibility for detailed graphics work, these issues can be fixed by changing the re
How to Find & Replace Missing System Files in Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate includes certain additional features not found in Vista Home Premium, Home basic and Vista Business operating systems. Windows Vista Ultimate is designed to eliminate the possibility of critical system errors and file corruption, but malware, software updates and oth
How to Put an iMac on a Workgroup
A workgroup is the name of a computer-to-computer network for PCs. Now that Mac computers with Intel processors are more compatible with PCs, adding them to a PC workgroup is easier than ever. However, in order to add an iMac to a workgroup you need the workgroup’s name, the WINS server’
How do I Replace a Damaged MS Installer?
A Microsoft Windows Installer allows you to install software applications on your operating system. When you get a computer virus, some of the MS Installer files may become corrupt, causing you to receive an error message when you try to install software applications. This also happens when you acci
How to Install the Sound Driver of an HP Pavilion A1632x
Like most Hewlett-Packard computers, the HP Paviliion A1632x comes with a built-in sound card. This sound card requires a driver that comes pre-installed on the system. However, if the sound card's drivers are accidentally deleted from the computer system, the audio will no longer function. To corre
How to Install the Big Fish Game Manager
The "Big Fish" Game Manager is a place for you to take control of all the "Big Fish" games that you buy. The Game Manager allows you to download the games onto your computer. It also allows you to play, manage, sort and buy more games from the "Big Fish" game company. Installing the manager is not d
How to Do a Cold Restart for a Color LaserJet 3600N
The HP Color 3600N LaserJet is a full color printer developed by the Hewlett Packard corporation. This printer can print stunning full color documents up to 17 pages per minute. If you are noticing color issues or the performance of the printer is slow, the first step to fixing this problem is perfo
Windows X64 Debugging Tools
Programming tools often contain a debugging feature.ANSI image by DBX60 from Fotolia.comComputer debugging tools are used by professional users to figure out why a computer program or an operating system has crashed. Program designers usually use debugger tools to sort out conflicts...
How to Force a Vista Computer to Start
Your Windows Vista computer should have no problems starting, but unfortunately that is not always the case. Problems with your system files, malware, and other user changes can render your system unbootable. Avoid this issue by repairing the Vista operating system, which will force it to start once
How to Take off a Password on Windows XP
The Windows XP operating system allows multiple user accounts on one computer. Each user can modify his own settings and desktop. The user's documents, photos and files are kept separate from those of other users. You can choose to protect an account with a password or allow free access to it. Y
How to Clean Install WinXP on a Dell4700 Machine
The Dell Dimension 4700 is a desktop computer that originally came packaged with the Windows XP operating system. A clean installation of Windows XP essentially reverts your Dell back to its original settings. It is a way to start from scratch and is often used as a troubleshooting step. After the c
How to Find out the Memory You Have in Windows XP
RAM (random access memory) and hard disk space are essential to your computer's performance. Some games and programs have minimum requirements when it comes to RAM and hard disk space. The space on your computer's hard disk determines how much data can fit on your PC at any given time. If you need t
Metastock 10 Pro Requirements
MetaStock 10 Pro is a real-time stock trading program that provides a wide variety of stock data for analyzing trends and making quick trade decisions. Although the manufacturer designed it for serious traders, the software has some serious system requirements as well. Make sure your...
How to Compress Old Files in the Registry Key
In older operating systems such as Windows XP, Microsoft incorporated an option to compress old files during the disk cleanup process. The functions available to assist in disk cleanup are regulated in the Windows registry. Due to the length of time required to perform the compression process in the
How to Fix the NTLDR Is Missing Error Message in Windows XP
Fixing the NTLDR is missing error message is one of the most common problems people need help with. The NTLDR file is critical for Windows XP to load properly, and if Windows can't find it, then it will simply refuse to load. There are several reasons this could occur. The most common is the simples
How to Fix the Standby Button on Windows XP
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system (and all recent Microsoft operating systems, such as Windows 7 and Vista) allows you to modify the function of the standby and power buttons on your computer case (the tower). You have the ability to set each button to a different function. Your options are
How to Record in Vista Media Center HD
If the video source that you are viewing in Windows Vista Media Center is in high definition, you can record that uncompressed high definition source directly to your computer's hard drive. Windows Media Center includes the native ability to act as a digital video recorder at any time, allowing you
How to Pick a Garden Window
Garden windows bring a little of the outdoors inside. Often found above kitchen sinks, these miniature greenhouses make the room feel a bit larger. Garden windows feature an extended shelf area that is encased with glass on both sides and the top. Typically, the top of the window is curved, similar