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How to Keep Windows From Disk Checking on Startup
Check Disk is a helpful utility that's available in most versions of Windows. Check Disk, also called CHKDSK, will scan your computer's hard disk, check for errors or bad sectors, and repair them if possible. You can manually enable it, or schedule it to run automatically later. If you are using Win
How to Boot From a Win98 Boot Disk
The Microsoft Windows 98 operating system offers an excellent safeguard for users having problems booting their computer. Windows 98 allows you to create a boot disc for your computer during installation, or anytime after the operating system has been installed. A Windows 98 boot disk lets you boot
How to Replace a Wood Windowsill
Windows not only provide ventilation, but they add beauty to both the interior and exterior of a home. Rotted windowsills can detract from your home's appearance, as well as lead to structural damage. With some basic tools and know-how, almost any do-it-yourself homeowner can replace a wood windowsi
How to Do a Restore If You Lost the Windows XP Disk
Even if your Windows XP installation disk is missing, you can still perform a system restore. This can be done by booting your computer to Safe Mode and running the Windows System Restore program. After the system restore process is completed, you must restart your computer for the changes to take e
How to Convert Windows Filetime
Windows FileTime is a variable option in the Windows development library that enables you to calculate the length of time it has been since a file was created on the computer. Convert the FileTime variable to a local time reading to increase its readability in your Windows application. Accomplish th
How do I Get Rid of Blue Screen Messages?
The "blue screen of death" is an unpleasant sight for any Windows user. A blue screen is indicative of a serious system error. To avoid getting these messages in the future, address the root cause of the problem.
How to Share a Scanner in Vista
If you have a scanner connected to your computer, you can use the settings in Windows Vista to share it with the other computers connected to your network. Being able to share the scanner means that you do not need to buy an extra scanner for every computer on your network. To access the scanner's s
How to Get the Task Manager to Open
The Task Manager is a utility in Windows that lets you view the running processes, services and network activity on your computer. You can access the Task Manager through a variety of methods, depending on your individual preferences and the situation you are in when you need to open the Task Manage
How to Update Oleaut32.dll
The Oleaut32.dll system file is part of the Microsoft Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) DLL program. OLE enables users to embed items from one application to another i.e. inserting an Access database inside Microsoft Word. It is an essential component within Windows-based systems. Updating the Olea
How to Change the Search Provider From the Address Bar on Windows XP
By default, when you search the Web using the address bar in Internet Explorer, your search will be completed through a Microsoft-owned website, such as Bing. However, Internet Explorer gives you the ability to change the default search for Internet Explorer to any site you like. Use Internet Explor
How to Install Windows XP X 64
Windows XP x64 is the 64-bit version of XP Professional. In comparison with the 32-bit version, XP x64 is designed for computers that have 64-bit processors. Basically, Windows XP x64 works with more memory. This version supports up to 16 TB (terabytes) of virtual memory and 128 GB (gigabytes) of ph
How to Make Your Laptop Louder
When playing audio or video files, you need to adjust the volume of your laptop so that you can clearly hear them. A laptop usually has its own speakers built in, but they are usually not as powerful as external speakers. You may make use of speakers or a headset to achieve more powerful sounds. If
How to Disable a Serial Mouse on XP
A common bug that many Windows XP users have encountered is known as the "jumping mouse" bug. The bug has this name because of a defect that affects the serial ports of the computer, causing the cursor to jump around the screen. This error occurs because of conflicting signals coming from the serial
How to Install SP1 on Non-Genuine Windows XP
The Microsoft Genuine Advantage utility is a device included with SP2 and later Windows XP updates to ensure that the copy of Windows XP you are using is, in fact, authentic. While a non-genuine copy of XP will prevent you from obtaining SP2 and SP3, there are no such restrictions on SP1. Install SP
How to Uninstall Corrupt Files in Vista
Sometimes, a program becomes corrupt. This can be caused by any number of circumstances, but the most likely is that the user somehow deleted an important file that the program needed in order to work properly. In many cases, this corruption means that the program cannot be easily uninstalled, as it
How to Activate XP Home
Within 30 days of installing Windows XP Home on a computer, the operating system must be activated. During activation, a unique string of 25 letters and numbers, called a product key, is transmitted to Microsoft. The product key verifies that the copy of Windows installed on your computer is used fo
Software on a Budget: Should You Skip Office 2016 for LibreOffice 5.0?
LibreOffice 5 boasts a bunch of new features, but is it great enough to leave Microsoft Office behind for good?
How to Add Hulu to Windows 7 Media Center
The new Windows Media Center in Windows 7 presents some great new features, but lacks any built-in integration with Hulu, the king of Internet streaming television in the U.S. Hulu Labs has developed and released Hulu Desktop, a slick desktop application designed to work with standard Wi
How to Enable a Disabled Cisco 3560 Port
Cisco Catalyst switches include all ports enabled by default. There are several reasons why a port would be disabled in the switch configuration, such as efficiency by disabling a port through remote administration rather than physically unplugging the cable plugged into the port. However, when th
How to Fix FireWire on XP
FireWire ports allow you to connect audio and video devices to your computer. Similar to a USB port, you can transfer data from your computer to the devices through a FireWire connection. There is a known bug with Windows XP Service Pack 2 that will decrease the performance of certain devices when c