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How to Restore Windows 7 Gateway Computer Using the Recovery Partitiion
Restoring your Windows 7 Gateway computer to its original factory settings is a great way to get rid of pesky viruses you can't seem to remove from your computer, or simply to remove old programs and files from your computer and start with a clean slate. Your Windows 7 Gateway computer will likely r
How to Prevent an Exchange Spam Zombie
The "zombie" spam is a malware that sends unsolicited bulk messages indiscriminately to all the mailboxes within your Exchange server. It floods user mailboxes with wasteful and sometimes even harmful e-mails. Often times, these e-mails contain links to unauthorized or questionable websites. You can
Babylon Uninstall Problems
Babylon is a translation software program that offers one-click translation and dictionary access. Babylon Ltd. offers the program as a free download, which integrates itself with other programs on your computer such as your web browser. According to the Babylon website, this should remove the pro
How to Fix Reg XP
The registry is one of the most important databases on your Windows XP computer. The registry stores data about every aspect in regards to how your machine operates, from settings to information about your hardware and even references to important system files necessary to let your computer software
How to Download Nitro PDF Professional
NitroPDF Professional is a software program that allows you to work with PDF files in a number of ways. You can create, edit and mark up (annotate) PDF files, fill in PDF forms and secure PDFs with passwords. NitroPDF Professional is not free software, but you can download a free 14-day trial to eva
How to Repair a Windows Vista Gadget Bar
The Windows Vista gadgets are mini-applications within the Window sidebar on the desktop. The gadgets consist of information such as the latest news headlines, contacts and picture slide shows. If your gadget bar is not in a workable condition, you can adjust the sidebar settings to restore it. The
What Is Window Washer for XP PCS?
A utility software package from the company Webroot, Window Washer works with Microsoft's Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. It can also work with Windows 2000. The software helps protect the privacy of your electronic information and Internet usage.
How to Rid a Computer of the Unclassified Malware PC Mighty Max
PC Mighty Max is a malware program designed to trick users into spending their money on a useless application. PC Mighty Max generates "critical alert" pop-ups telling you that your computer is infected with malware and that you must purchase the full version of PC Mighty Max to remove the malware.
How to Use an Infrared Port on the IBM T20
The IBM Thinkpad T20 ships with the Windows XP operating system, which contains support for the infrared port on your T20 computer. Activating this facet of your XP operating system enables you to utilize infrared devices such as remote controls with your T20 computer. The process generally takes no
How to Turn Off Start Up Programs
The Windows operating system has "start-up" programs that execute as soon as you boot the machine. You can disable these programs using a tool called MS Config. MS Config is an application that is included with the Windows operating system. MS Config contains several start-up options for your comput
How to Fix DLS in XP
DLLs, or dynamic library files, are object files that can be used by different programs for the same function, making the overall program size smaller. But if a particular DLL file is corrupt or missing from your system, the application that needs it will not run properly and you will get the "Could
"Commander: Conquest of the Americas" Requirements
Before you purchase a computer game you need to check that your computer meets the minimum system requirements to run it. Ideally, your system will exceed the minimum specifications to give you better graphics and performance. In "Commander: Conquest of the Americas," you play as a European nation a
How to Remove Help and Support From Start
The Help and Support menu option in the Windows Operating System is an information-rich tool meant to help answer almost any question a user might have about the Operating System and its features. While providing written answers to most questions it also provides direct links to many features, some
How to Get a Creative Webcam to Work Without a CD
Founded in 1981, Creative is best-known for their audio devices, including sound cards and speakers. The company also manufacturers webcams, MP3 players and headphones. If you inherited a webcam from a friend or family member, the webcam may have not included an installation CD or the included CD ma
How to Extend Wallpaper Over Two Screens in Windows 7
Using two monitors for one computer greatly increases your computer workspace. With two monitors, by default your desktop wallpaper will be duplicated in the second monitor. But Windows 7 provides a way to have the desktop wallpaper stretch across the two monitors. This can make images such as lands
How to Get an RSS From TwitPic
Although originally designed to work with Twitter, the online photo sharing site Twtipic does more than simply export photo links to users' Twitter feeds. Every Twitpic account has an RSS feed. This means that when you post a picture on Twitpic, a thumbnail of the photo goes to your RSS feed. Other
How to Get Started With OpenOffice CALC
Calc is a spreadsheet program included in OpenOffice.org, a freely available, cross-platform office software suite distributed by Oracle. Calc features formulas, functions, data analysis, charts and graphs, rich formatting, and other features comparable to other popular spreadsheet software such as
How to Fix a Dll Problem
Microsoft's operating systems all use Dynamic Link Library files, or DLLs, to create links that allow Windows to work with other hardware and software installed on the computer. These files serve as pointers to tell Windows how to handle specific functions, and are important to the operation of the
How to Decide on a Format in Which to Save Windows Sound Files
The sound format you select will be based on the intended use for the file.
How To Install Windows 2000 Pro
Throughout the years, Microsoft has released several editions of its popular Windows operating system. One of the most talked about editions was Windows 2000 Pro. Despite the fact that it has been many years since the operating system came out, some PC users still choose to install Windows 2000 Pro