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How to Fix Windows Net Version 1.1
The Microsoft .NET Framework is essentially a collection of "building blocks" that programmers can use when writing software. Rather than programming the instructions to perform certain common tasks from scratch, programmers can simply assume that these "building blocks" are already on the computer-
How to Load the Epson Smart Panel
Epson's Perfection line of scanners and printers utilize a software application that bundles all of the tasks that these machines are capable of and places them all in one place. With a click of a few buttons, you can instruct the machine to print, copy, and scan documents from various sources. The
What Is Base System Device in XP Media Center?
A base system device is anything from an infrared receiver to an external drive. An error with the base system device generally means that Windows could not find the appropriate drivers to install or the drivers for the device are corrupt.
Change Vista to XP Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista was released in 2006, five years after the 2001 release of Microsoft Windows XP. Internally, Windows XP is referred to as NT version 5.1 while Windows Vista is NT version 6.0. Windows Vista represented a major overhaul of how Microsoft Windows operates. Some software written
How to Play a Backgammon Video
Daniel Murphy was quoted as saying "Backgammon is an easy game to play, but not easy to play well." The game is played by two players on a board comprising 24 points (narrow triangles). Each player has fifteen checkers to his disposal and the objective is to get all the checkers off the board. To pr
How to Install Office 2000 on Windows Vista
Microsoft Office 2000 was released a few years prior to Windows Vista. Microsoft has stopped official support for Office 2000, and therefore no fixes or patches will be released for any issues arising from using Office 2000 on Vista. Microsoft has officially stated that Office 2007 and Office 2010 a
How to Get Rid of Trojan.Metajuan
The Metajuan software is a type of program called a Trojan horse because it is installed onto your computer without your permission when you try to install a legitimate program. The Metajaun Trojan will download other malicious software files to your computer anytime you connect to the Internet. Met
What Is Needed by AdobeReader?
Adobe Reader is an application created by Adobe Systems designed to share electronic documents. It is used to open a read-only version of any PDF file, including those downloaded from websites. Adobe Reader can be used to view, search, digitally sign, save and print PDF documents. The following outl
How to Partition Virtual Memory
You can manage where exactly your virtual memory sits in the physical platters of your hard drive. If you want to partition a space for your virtual memory, simply create a partition on a drive that exists outside the primary partition. You cannot do this unless your hard drive has at least 1 GB of
How to Install SQLite 3 in Ubuntu
SQLite is a non-client/server database and is the most widely used SQL database engine in existence, according to the SQLite Consortium. It is popular among web browsers and operating systems for storing information locally and can be found in most popular Linux repositories. Installing it in Ubuntu
How to Install Windows Update Manager
Updating your computer is an essential part of owning one. A computer that is not updated will not only have performance issues, but could be vulnerable to hackers also. Microsoft uses Windows Update to routinely send out updates that help to improve your system and patch security holes. In recent v
How to Search by Date in Vista
If there are a lot of files on your computer, you may need to narrow your search when trying to locate a particular file. One way to do this is to search by date, often referred to as searching by date modified. For example, if you are searching for a document with a common name, such as "directions
How to Setup Windows Vista 64 Bit
Windows Vista 64-bit is an operating system for 64-bit compatible computer. A 64-bit operating system allows you to use more than 4 gigs of system memory. Windows Vista has security features such as Windows Defender to control access to the computer's program, visual features through Vista Aero and
How Do I Uninstall Ubuntu From Vista?
Ubuntu is is free, open source operating system, the most popular Linux distribution as of 2010. You can download and install it on virtually any computer, even with the option to dual-boot alongside Windows. If you installed Ubuntu next to Windows Vista but want to uninstall it, leaving Vista as yo
How to Upgrade the Windows Home Server Connector
The Windows Home Server Connector is a program that, as its name suggests, enables you to connect your PC to the Windows Home Server service. Upgrading this program is accomplished by installing the latest version, available as a free download directly from Microsoft. The installation/upgrade proced
How to Check Windows XP Upgrade Compatibility
Before you rush out and upgrade to the newest version of Windows, it's best to make sure your current system is compatible. Newer operating systems usually mean increased hardware requirements. Some of the bells and whistles may not play nice with your current setup, requiring you to first upgrade t
How to Stop a Computer From Resetting After a Blue Screen
Blue screen errors, also known as blue screen of death or BSOD errors, are errors that cause your computer screen to turn blue and then reset. These errors are associated with the Windows operating system and can be caused by several things, including a hardware failure. However, the overwhelming n
How to Install a Server Service on Windows XP
The "Server" service in Windows XP is a part of the operating system that allows you to share files and printers across the network. "Installing" the Server service on a Windows XP machine is a bit of a misnomer, as the service comes with every copy of Windows. The only thing you need to do to "inst
How to Add Vista to a Dual Boot Setup
If you have a system running Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7 or any other version of Windows and would like to keep your current operating system but also would like to add Vista, the solution is known as the Dual Boot. Dual Boot essentially gives you two virtual computers, one running Vista and one