Windows XP

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Using Windows XP Control Panel

The windows control panel contains a collection of configuration programs called applets that allow a user to make changes to the registry by way of a graphical user interface. Since it is easier to make a fatal mistake when working directly in the registry, the GUI provides some protection from trashing your computer’s operating system.

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January 21st, 2008 | admin | Comments Off | Continued
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Using Windows XP System Restore

One of the biggest problems computer users have to face is what happens if my operating system crashes and I have to reinstall it? If you do a straight re-installation, everything will be reset to the default values which means most of your applications will not work without being re-installed too. In most cases you […]

January 20th, 2008 | admin | Comments Off | Continued
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Windows XP Service Pack 2

The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has almost 10 Million lines of programming code. So, no matter how much testing Microsoft does, they will not be able to find every conceivable thing that can go wrong. The operating system has a built in reporting program that tells Microsoft when a user experiences problems. I highly […]

January 4th, 2008 | admin | Comments Off | Continued
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Windows XP System Restore

With threats like viruses, spyware and other malicious programs, the probability of your computer failing and needing to have the operating system restored is high. Microsoft includes an application called System Restore to help us fix this problem.
What is System Restore
XP System Restore is a program included in the windows operating system that lets you […]

December 15th, 2007 | admin | Comments Off | Continued
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Customizing Windows XP Taskbar

The windows XP taskbar appears at the bottom of your computer screen and contains several convenient area to make working easier such as the start button, the quick launch bar, the window tabs, and the system tray.
Start Button
The Windows Start button, pictured below is on the bottom left corner of your desktop on the windows […]

December 4th, 2007 | admin | Comments Off | Continued