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How to Remove Administrative Tools From a Taskbar
Having a quick link to the Windows XP Administrative Tools utility on your taskbar has its pros and cons. It offers easy access to the utility if you frequently need to start and stop Internet services or manage ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) data sources. However, if you share your computer with
Windows Vista Tips & Tricks
Your operating system is the most vital piece of software on your computer, as it controls all of your other software, your devices and, often, your mood. If Windows is working smoothly, then you are working smoothly. You can benefit from taking a few minutes to learn to use built-in Windows Vista t
How to Change Maximum Transmission Unit to 576 in Windows XP
Computers connected to a network or the Internet use the TCP/IP protocol to communicate. This protocol is versatile, resilient and configurable to function with many different computer interfaces. Maximum transfer unit, or MTU, is one of the parameters that is often adjusted to enhance performance.
How to Capture Images From an Internet Explorer Window in Windows XP
A Web browser is the main tool used to access Internet content these days. Internet Explorer is a web browser created by Microsoft for use by the Windows operating system. Some websites do not offer users an easy way to save the contents displayed by the Web browser. One way of saving website materi
How to Disable Aero Peek in Windows 7
You may feel inclined to disable Aero Peek in Windows 7 if unnecessary bells and whistles annoy you or you're concerned about the impact Aero Peek may have on your system's valuable resources. Microsoft introduced Aero Peek in Windows 7, replacing the standard Show Desktop function found in previous
How to Remove Windows XP Services With Freeware
Windows XP offers a range of services for its users. Many of these are automatically installed. But a person may not need some of these services. Removing them frees up space on the hard drive, possibly improving the speed of the computer. While you can manually remove services from XP that you don'
How to Activate Windows XP Home OEM
Activating your OEM (original equipment manufacturer) version of Windows XP enables you to verify with Microsoft that you own a legitimate copy of the operating system, putting piracy concerns to rest. You can accomplish this by running the activation wizard from within the XP operating system, a pr
How to Remove a Window With Cedar Lap Siding
Cedar is commonly used as an exterior wall covering in many regions. Whereas cedar shakes are small vertical pieces, cedar lap siding is comprised of long horizontal planks that overlap each other. Siding is typically installed directly against the edges of windows. To remove the windows, you must a
How to Tweak a 56K Modem for Windows XP Home SP2
A computer modem is a piece of hardware that allows the computer to connect to the internet by establishing a connection over a phone line. If you have a 56K modem on your Windows XP Home computer, you can change the settings of the modem by opening the modem's properties. This is extremely helpful
How to Turn on Automatic Updates in Ubuntu
Keeping an Ubuntu operating system updated with the latest version ensures that the computer has all available features and security settings. Turning on automatic updates for Ubuntu accomplishes this without requiring a user to check for and install updates. The only time you will receive notificat
How to Burn and Boot a CD With Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional provides quality functionality, enhanced security and smooth operability as an operating system. You may want to create a boot CD/ DVD of Windows XP Pro for a myriad of reasons. You can use any major burning software to create the boot CD/ DVD. You will then be able
How to Uninstall an Update That is Ready to Install on Microsoft XP Home
Microsoft recommends that you update your computer at least once a week, but not everyone agrees. Sometimes the update they want to offer you improves something that you'd rather not have improved, so updates are optional rather than mandatory. As much as it may occasionally seem that Microsoft is i
How to Customize the Startup Programs in Windows ME
On a Windows Millennium (ME) operating system, startup programs are programs that launch automatically when you boot your computer. If you have a number of programs launching when you boot your computer, your computer takes longer to launch. Windows ME enables you to select the programs that you wan
How to Uninstall AT&T SST Tracking
The AT&T Self Support Tool (SST) is a part of AT&T's Internet software package that automatically fixes glitches that occur in the system configuration. Sometimes, SST interferes with other programs installed on the computer which can become a hindrance to some. Removing SST will not harm your compu
How to Make a Restore CD for Windows XP
Windows XP is an operating system designed and released by Microsoft in 2001. While newer versions of the Windows operating system have been released since Windows XP was launched, it remains popular among individuals due to the large market size that it captured when it was first created. If a PC w
How to Restore an XP Profile
Windows XP profiles provide each user with a login that loads preferences and applications saved during the user's session. These profiles are saved on the computer's hard drive, so each time the user logs in, the profile is loaded and updated. Saving Windows XP profiles is a part of disaster recove
Screen Saver Command Line Options
Screen savers in Windows are configured to accept command line options.silicone screen saver image by feisty from Fotolia.comScreen savers are programs that fill an entire computer screen with images that move and change. They were originally designed to ensure that a stagnant image does...
Multiple Multicast Registration Protocol
The Multiple Multicast Registration Protocol (MMRP) is a product of IP Infusion, a U.S. Company that produces networking systems. It is not an open standard.
Windows Registry Cleaning Instructions
The Windows Registry is an enormous database of all Windows-related functions and is the central component that makes Windows work. Anything on the computer, hardware or software will be recorded in the Windows Registry, and thus it can get quite large and unmanageable if not maintained. Clean the W
How to Replace Windows 95 Registry
The system registry on your Windows 95 computer is the portion of the operating system containing necessary information about the hardware, software and settings of your computer. Replacing the existing registry from a backup file is necessary when your computer has been rendered unstable and error