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How to Get a Boot File From a CD
CDs and DVDs that can boot during your computer's startup require a file known as a boot file to be included on the disc when it is burned. Unfortunately, these files are contained on a portion of the disc that is not readily accessible to home users by normal means. This can be a major inconvenienc
How to Connect a Media Center Extender to a Vista PC in Another Room Wirelessly
Windows Media Center is a component of Windows Vista (and Windows 7) that allows you to easily browse and play music and videos. Windows Media Center includes a feature that allows the content to stream wirelessly to compatible devices across the same network. These devices are called Windows Media
How to Uninstall Sonic Update Manager
Uninstalling Sonic Update Manager, a secondary service which automatically runs updates for the Roxio's Record Now software, involves two choices. If a corrupt or missing Start Menu uninstall shortcut exists, the Windows uninstaller section of the Control panel provides the best way to remove Sonic
How to Set Up a Windows XP Home Network With a Wireless Broadband Router
If you have more than two or more computers running the Windows XP operating system in your home, you may want to share files between them or allow them all to connect to an Internet connection at the same time. With the addition of a wireless router you can set up a home network and filter your bro
A Faster Way to Find Your Stuff
Jump Lists (new in Windows 7) is a quick way take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you use each day.
How to Reset My IP on Road Runner
There may be times when your Road Runner high-speed Internet connection will not function. This problem can be caused by your IP (Internet Protocol) address. Your IP address is a numerical value assigned to your computer that allows it to be recognized and communicated with in a network. Resetting t
How to Activate an AVG 9 Free Resident Shield
The free version of AVG 9 Antivirus continuously monitors your computer for viruses with its Resident Shield feature. The Resident Shield starts up when you boot into Windows and scans all of your computer's files as you use them. If it detects an infected file, it prompts you about the threat or a
How to Disable the Automatic Windows Update in Vista
Windows Update allows Windows Vista to contact Microsoft to check for updates and automatically install them. Although many people like this feature to ensure installation of the latest security updates, others prefer more control over their computer. If you are one such person, you probably do not
How to Upgrade Microsoft XP
Microsoft Windows XP is a popular operating system that preceded Windows Vista. XP provided upgraded networking and device support, and was a generally well-received operating system. However, if you want to upgrade your version of XP to a more current operating system, such as Windows Vista or Win
How Can I Delete Older Updates of the J2se Runtime Environment?
In order to run some content on your Internet browser you need the most up-to-date version of Java Runtime Environment (also known as Java 2 Platform SE). When you update your version from the Internet, the old Java remains on your computer, taking up valuable hard drive space. You can safely remove
How to 3D Render a Floor Plan
If you are planning a new house you will probably be hiring a professional architect and contractor to build it for you. But one of the problems you face when trying to design a house is relating your ideas for your home in terms the architect will understand clearly. While hand-drawn sketches of th
How to Uninstall a CloneDVD Trial
Although DVD players have built-in error correction, any disc can become unplayable if it has enough scratches. For this reason, it's a good idea to back up your movie collection. CloneDVD is a program that can copy a DVD to your computer so that you will not lose it if the disc is ruined. There are
How to Install the EyeToy for Windows Vista
The EyeToy and its successor, the PlayStation Eye, are color digital camera devices for the Sony PlayStation entertainment console. You can use the EyeToy as a Web camera by connecting it to a computer with Windows Vista.
How to Repair a XP Operating System That Is Not Found
Microsoft Windows XP users may be shocked one day to find an error message as they boot up their computer that states "Operating system not found." The computer stops at the error, and either hangs while not responding to further input from the keyboard, or the computer repeatedly reboots itself. In
How to Increase Boot Up Speed in Vista
Windows Vista has been scorned by almost everyone for being an inbetween the raw speeds and simplicity of Windows XP and the ease of use of Windows 7. Windows Vista has also been known to run slowly, but there are a few things people can do improve their speeds boot speeds.
How to Play Sims 2 in a Small Window Screen
The default running mode for Sims 2 is full screen. When you run Sims 2 in the full-screen mode, it takes over your entire screen and any other programs you are running simultaneously disappear and become inaccessible. A solution for this situation that will enable you to access other programs while
How to Create Appointments Automatically From a .Csv File
Calendar appointments are usually exported and imported as either CSV (Comma Separated Values) or ICS (Internet Calendar Standard) files. Microsoft Outlook and Yahoo! Calendar both export the CSV format, while Apple's iCalendar program exports ICS files. If you have an existing CSV calendar file, yo
How to Write With Note Pad
Notepad is a basic editing program great for jotting down simple notes. If you need more choices like bullet lists, paragraph formatting or the ability to change the color of the fonts, use WordPad. If you need tools like a grammar checker, spell checker or drawing tools, use Microsoft Word. Program
How to Copy a System Event Log in Windows XP Professional
The System Event Logs on your Windows XP computer contains troubleshooting and other diagnostic data about the information occurring on your system before and after major computing events such as a total system crash. Copy the information within the log to store a backup of the data. This process ta
Flow Chart Protocol for Troubleshooting Windows XP
Troubleshooting Windows XP may seem like a daunting task at times, but with a simple flow chart, the job of getting to the problem and fixing it becomes really very easy. Any trouble causing the computer to need repair will soon become obvious and all steps will be useful ones going forward. A good