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How to Remove Registry Update
Registry Update is a rogue registry cleaner that also goes by the name NowFixPC. Like a rogue anti-spyware program, it secretly installs on your computer and displays frequent false notifications of registry problems in an attempt to trick you into purchasing the full software. Once it has been ins
What Things Should We Look for When Troubleshooting a Windows Network?
Windows network connections occasionally require troubleshooting.Mensch und Computer 5 image by Sven Rausch from Fotolia.comWindows-based computers have the ability to connect to other computers and devices via a home network. Home networking allows users to share files, access the...
How to Upgrade the Realtek Adapters in Vista
If you update the drivers for a Realtek Network Adapter, you may fix any issues you are having with the adapter. Driver software occasionally becomes corrupt or stops working all together. Using the device manager in Windows Vista, you can update the driver software automatically. This process will
I Have Problems Loading OpenOffice 2.3 Onto a Vista Computer
OpenOffice is a freeware suite of office applications. It is offered by the Sun Microsystems corporation as an alternative to expensive commercial products like Microsoft Office or Corel WordPerfect. It has everything you would expect, including a word processor, a spreadsheet utility and a vector d
What Batteries Does a TI-81 Calculator Use?
The TI-81, introduced in 1990, is the very first graphing calculator released by Texas Instruments. Its large LED screen and powerful graphing capabilities made it a useful tool for math and science students in both high school and college. The TI-81 had the capability to store programs and formulas
How to Install an Internal Modem in Windows XP
Internal modems--which are unlike their ethernet card cousins--are used exclusively for dial-up Internet connections. There isn't too much call these days for modems, but occasionally there comes a time when the faster ethernet Internet connections are either not available or are not viable--as is t
How to Empty an IE Cache in XP
Internet Explorer is a Web browser used to access sites on the Internet. It has a built-in cache, which is a place used to store images from websites that you visit. This allows for faster loading of websites and the ability to view certain content without an Internet connection. You may choose to c
How to Display the Queue and the Name of a Printer
Creating a physical copy of a document from your computer requires a connected printer. Any printer connected to a computer requires a printer driver that includes options to register the printer with the operating system, along with other universal printer utilities, such as a printer queue. The pr
How to Make Corkscrew Follies Work With Windows XP
The "Corkscrew Follies" expansion pack for "RollerCoaster Tycoon" is compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. If you're having trouble getting the game to run, check Atari.com to see if your PC meets the system requirements. You should have DirectX
How to Clean Install Vista Using the Toshiba Recovery DVD
Toshiba products include both laptops and desktops, and run the gamut from basic workhorses to elegant luxury computers. Most PCs in use today use various versions of Windows as their operating systems. There are times when you may need to do a clean installation of Windows onto the hard drive, eras
How to Play Microsoft Recorded TV on XP
Some Windows XP computer systems have a TV tuner installed in the hardware. This allows you to record television programming directly to the computer system. Once the TV show is saved onto the computer hard drive, you have the ability to play the video file at any time you chose, as if your computer
How to Disable the Control Panel Through Services in Windows Vista
Depending on your version of Windows Vista, disabling the control panel is a simple and safe process, enabling a systems administrator to block system configuration changes by other users. This can be a useful option for restricting system access on employee computers or computers with accounts owne
A List of Software That Does Not Run on Windows Vista 64 Bit
Windows Vista 64-bit is an operating system that runs on 64-bit processors. Some software programs that work on earlier versions of Windows (16-bit and 32-bit versions) do not work on Windows Vista 64-bit. Support for software changes often; check with a software manufacturer to determine...
How to Clean Up and Turn on Internet Explorer Browsing Activities History
Like other Web browsers, Microsoft's Internet Explorer takes note of the sites you visit and stores them in your "browsing history," which you can access whenever you want. If you want to clear anything stored in IE's history file, you can do so through the Internet Options dialog, which also allows
How to Bypass the Boot Up Page at Startup & Go Directly to Windows
The boot display page occurs at system startup, enabling your computer to check BIOS-configured devices for bootable operating systems. Bypass this page by setting your computer's hard drive as the only viable boot device on the computer, preventing the PC from having the need to ask whether you wis
How to Remove FAT32 Partition With Windows XP
Two methods exist to remove a FAT32 partition using Windows XP. One is to reintegrate the partition with the main Windows partition; however, this method requires reinstalling Windows XP. The other method is to reformat the partition as NTFS. The partition would still exist, but it would no longer h
How to Take a Picture of a Single Window on a Mac
With the Grab utility program, which is included with all new Mac computers, Mac users can capture a picture of an item on their screen and then save the image file for future use. In addition to taking a screenshot of an entire Mac desktop, users can take pictures of individual windows in which the
How to Change the Display Name in Outlook
Outlook is Microsoft's flagship email, contact management and calendar application and, with few exceptions, comes standard on most versions of the company's Office suite. After installing Outlook on their computers, many users wish to customize the settings that determine how their contact informat
How to Remove an Admin Password in Windows Vista
An administrator (admin) in Windows Vista has privileges to add, modify or remove any programs or files as well as execute any system commands. A password is not obligatory for the administrator account and can be disabling, for instance, during software or hardware testing with frequent computer re