Released in 2000, Windows ME is the successor to Windows 98, and unlike Windows 98, was aimed specifically at the home market since Windows NT professional had taken over the business workstation market. Windows ME is a hybrid 16/32 bit DOS based operating system with a small UNIX kernel primarily used for scheduling the […]
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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.
Accessibility […]
January 21st, 2008 | admin | Comments Off | Continued
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
Top Windows Media Center Features
Windows Media Center is a feature packed multimedia application for a PC that was developed to act as a home entertainment center. Media Center uses your personal computer as an entertainment hub. It is included in Windows XP Media Center Edition and premium editions of Windows Vista (Vista Home Premium and Vista Ultimate). […]
January 15th, 2008 | admin | Comments Off | Continued
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
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 […]
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 […]