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How do I Manually Clean a PC Registry?
The Registry is a large database of settings for a computer running the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Registry stores settings for every program installed as well as all system settings. The Registry also stores individual settings for each user account on the computer. The Windows Registr
How to Reduce Windows Startup Time
When you press the power button on a computer, the basic input/output system (BIOS) loaded on the motherboard launches and boots the operating system saved to your hard drive. As the operating system launches, the system begins various start-up system processes. The more processes the system loads u
How to Disable a Firefox/Windows XP Antivirus
If you've downloaded an anti-virus add-on for your copy of the Firefox web browser running on a Windows XP computer, you can disable that anti-virus protection at any time by adjusting Firefox's settings. You may want to do this in the event that you download a standalone anti-virus program like Sym
How to Defrag the Virtual Memory
In order to defragment ("defrag") your virtual memory, first temporarily move the pagefile (the file that holds the items moved into virtual memory) to an alternate disk. Once it's moved, defrag the Windows system drive (typically the C: drive), which normally holds your virtual memory. Then move th
How to Upgrade the Java 1.4 Control Panel
The Java Control Panel is a multipurpose configuration tool that allows users to control a range of parameters for running Java on their computers. It allows users to view and update information regarding network settings, temporary internet files and update settings. It also allows detailed configu
How to Run Virtual PC on Windows Vista Home
Allowing users to run multiple operating systems on a single computer, Virtual PC helps maintain software compatibility as users pass through operating system upgrades. A single physical computer running Virtual PC can run one or more virtual desktops using multiple operating systems. Though Microso
How to Erase a GPT Protected Disk in Windows XP
A GPT protected disk partition is a section of the hard drive that has been marked off as unchangeable, restricting your ability to utilize your drive space how you choose. Erase the contents of the GPT partition by utilizing the Diskpart utility in your Windows XP operating system to remove the pro
How to Find Your Product Key for Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft requires a product key to activate Office 2003. This helps deter software pirates. However, it also makes it inconvenient if you lose your product key and have to reinstall the software on a new computer. Fortunately, Microsoft has a few standard methods of finding your product key.
How to View Mobile Websites on PCs
Internet browsing is not just limited to your PC, with many cellphones and other mobile devices having the tools to browse the Web as well. For these devices, many websites offer mobile versions of their sites. These mobile versions have fewer pictures or videos and are designed for faster loading a
How to Use XP Pro Recovery Console
If your Windows XP computer is acting strangely upon starting or isn't starting up at all, you can use the Recovery Console to try to fix the problem. With this console you can delete files, turn off functions and diagnose problems. Microsoft recommends using the Recovery Console only after all othe
How to Change the Startup Programs XP Runs
Many program designers have your best interests at heart when they design software. Thinking it will make it easier for you, they have their software load automatically when you start up Windows XP. Unfortunately, the more programs that launch at startup, the slower your computer becomes. Removing t
How to Check the Running Applications on a MacBook
MacBooks come with the Mac OS X operating system, which is known for being able to run smoothly even with multiple applications open at the same time. This doesn't mean, however, that you can run hoards of applications that use significant amounts of RAM and expect your MacBook to perform at full sp
How to Add to the Taskbar
The Windows 7 task bar is a long toolbar that displays several of your favorite programs as icons and buttons so you can launch them quickly when you want to use them. Adding a program to the task bar--the same as pinning a program to the task bar--is convenient. Once added, you don't have to launch
How to Disable Firefox 3 Rich Address Bar
The Mozilla Firefox 3 Web browser has a rich address (location) bar, known as the "Awesome Bar," which is the text field located at the top of the window. In addition to Web addresses, this bar contains other information including page titles and icons. This feature is meant to enhance your Internet
How to Reduce Background Noise in Adobe Premiere
If you filmed a lot of your old home movies on video tapes, or you're transferring music onto your computer from a cassette, one issue with which you'll have to deal is background noise. When you're dealing with background noise you'll hear anything from a slight hiss to full static. Video editing p
How to Install Windows XP on a Dell With No CD Drivers
Drivers are programs that tell the computer how to best use a particular piece of hardware within the confines of the operating system. Although lacking CD drivers could be a problem if you were forced to install Windows XP from within an operating system, this is not the case. The only thing that i
How to Turn on Microsoft Windows Registry Auditing
If you are the administrator of the computer network in your residence or business, you may wish to audit the registries. This allows you to view moves, additions or deletions made to the registries of users in your network. Although the steps to facilitate an audit the registry is not difficult, it
How to Uninstall a Registry Booster From a Computer
Registry Booster is a registry repair program developed by Uniblue. Registry Booster allows you to solve registry problems related to missing dll files and damaged ActiveX problems. While Registry Booster may improve your computer's performance, you may also need to uninstall it if you are no longer
How to Remove the Control Panel From the Registry
The control panel is really just a collection of shortcuts to various applications and services designed to help you configure your computer's hardware and software. If you share your computer with other users---or if you are a network administrator that doesn't want anyone monkeying around with the
What Is the Difference Between Double-Pane and Double-Hung Windows?
There are many different types and styles of windows, each with different qualities and values. However, some of these terms can be confusing. Double-pane and double-hung windows are a good example.