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Deleting files without annoying queries

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 7:30 pm
Every time you delete a file, Vista makes sure that you actually want to remove the selected file and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin. This query, which seems to be useful in the beginning, g...
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Installing programs faster by restarting the explorer

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 9:21 am
Some installations and changes to system settings require you to reboot the computer. Most of the time, it is sufficient to restart only the system interface, i.e. Explorer. This process is much faste...
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Starting Internet Explorer from the desktop

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 7:34 am
In Windows XP, there is a permanent icon on the desktop which is not just a link to start Internet Explorer. This icon is absent in the Vista desktop. And creating it is not even an easy task. It is ...
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Configuring the system without annoying queries

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 7:44 pm
Vista installs the special user 'Administrator' for extreme system configurations. The advantage of the admin account is that the many annoying confirmation requests that appear when performin...
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Deleting files blocked by a program

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 7:25 pm
Windows can, at times, point-blank refuse to delete a file that is supposedly in use. But you very well know that you have not opened the file in any program nor is it being used by any program. This ...
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Preventing the player from hanging when it plays

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 7:19 pm
Media Player 11 occasionally hangs for no apparent reason when playing. This is annoying. It is possible that you have used the 'neroburnplugin.dll' plug-in of the Nero burning software befor...
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Configuring the anti-malware program Windows Defender

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 9:18 am
Windows Defender automatically transmits data to Microsoft. But exactly what data? And can this be prevented or restricted? Microsoft SpyNet is good for data transmission. This is a user association ...
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Setting a screensaver as the desktop background in Windows Vista

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 9:17 am
You want to set the “Ribbons” screensaver as a background to pep up your Windows desktop during a presentation. Windows however does not allow this at all. Can it still work? It works! And it'...
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How To Check If Windows-XP Is Activated ?

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 7:48 pm
Go to Start, Run. Type: oobe/msoobe /a Click OK. Then You Will Get The Answer. Hopefully It Says Activated.
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Synchronize your computers clock with an Internet time server

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 7:18 pm
Does your computer have the right time? If your computer is not part of a domain, you can synchronize your computers clock time with an Internet time server. To do this, double-click the time on your ...
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Repairing access to Windows Help

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 9:11 am
When accessing Windows Help, only the error message “Help and support cannot be opened, since a system service has not been executed” is displayed. What is the matter here? This error message ind...
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Deleting orphaned network connections from the system

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 9:07 am
Windows Explorer remembers all network shortcuts that have ever been typed in, diligently hoarding the paths under "My Network Places”. It retains the entries even when the target no longer exists. ...
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Accessing USB hard drives safely via a network

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 8:45 am
USB storage drives are very practical as you can simply attach them and there’s additional storage space for your data.However, network access to shared directories on a USB drive does not always wo...
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Verifying system files and replacing them with the original ones

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:37 pm
After installing multiple programs, Windows reports problems with some system files—what is the problem? The installation routines of new applications might overwrite some important Windows system...
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Manually Remove XP Antivirus or Vista Antivirus

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:36 pm
Programs named 'XP Antivirus 2008', 'Vista Antivirus 2008', or 'Antivirus XP 2008' are malicious programs disguised as antispyware utilities that are spreading through the Inte...
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Backing up data

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:33 pm
This workshop tells you how to transfer, sync and edit data on your phone via your PC, Almost all new cell phones offer at least one way to connect it to a PC. It all started with data cables that use...
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New Age Malware

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:31 pm
We were busy brainstorming in one of our many editorial meetings; it was well past our lunchtime and some of us were quite understandably getting restless. A few continued with their ideas, backing th...
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Just fix it ! A do - it - yourself guide to troubleshoot PC problems

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:29 pm
Let’s start off with a riddle. What’s the similarity between a natural calamity and a PC problem? Well... the answer is simple. They’re both unpredictable and can strike anytime!The complexity ...
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Burning mp3 music CDs directly with Windows media player 11

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:24 pm
Planning to throw a house party? Don’t want to be busy playing DJ and changing CD's instead of actually enjoying the party? This time let’s make it different, follow this tip to burn as many m...
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Reconstructing your deleted bookmarks – Firefox

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:20 pm
Your favorite sites are quickly accessible through your "Most frequently visited" folder on the Bookmarks toolbar. However, you accidentally deleted or overwrote this while backing up your computer. ...
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Removable drive is recognized but not displayed

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:18 pm
The moment you insert the USB memory stick in the USB port of the computer, Windows reports it with a typical message tone. However, at times, the Explorer does not display the removable drive or the ...
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How an ATM works

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:15 pm
1. Reading information off the ATM card’s magnetic strip The ATM card has a magnetic strip on its back. It is similar to the magnetic tape found on cassettes. It is made of a combination of plastic ...
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Windows Vista Hotkeys - Keyboard Shortcuts

Jithu posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:14 pm
Ease of Access keyboard shortcuts The following table contains keyboard shortcuts that can help make your computer easier to use. Press this key To do this Right SHIFT for eight seconds Turn Filter ...
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Finding duplicate files using standard Windows tools

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 13, 2009, 12:32 am
When your hard disk space runs short, you want to locate files that are saved twice in different locations and delete them. And you need to do this using standard Windows tools.  In most cases, y...
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Restricting cookies in Internet Explorer

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 12, 2009, 9:43 am
How do  restrict cookies for a particular site from downloading on my computer? To restrict cookies from downloading, do the follow in Click on “Start | Control Panel | Network and Internet C...
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Restrictive Recovery Console - missing / corrupt files

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 9:57 am
The Recovery Console is usedwhen Window does not boot properly or become inaccessible due to missing/corrupt files. The consoleas its name suggests is provided to recover a problematicoperating system...
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IPC $ error in windows

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 9:47 am
Whenever  try to access my desktop from my notebook  get a dialog box asking for password. It always tries to access the “IPC$” and entering any password does not work. To access your W...
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Retrieving password in Windows XP

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 9:45 am
Always tend to forget my Windows password. Is there a way to have a password recovery disk so that  can retrieve my password easily? There is an option to create a password reset disk in windows...
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UltiMouse Task Controller Windows Vista

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 8:23 am
This program turns the Mouse into a Task Controller without losing the default functionality of the Mouse Buttons. Double Click Middle Mouse Button -> Window Switcher (Flip3D) Back Button + Scroll Up...
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Monitoring hard drive reliability

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 7:29 am
My hard drive makes weird noise and data access from it is extremely slow. Is it about to fail? Is there a way to predict hard drive failures?  While it is not possible to accurately predict a ha...
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Create a Password Reset Disk or backup my user password in windows

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 2:16 am
Running Windows XP Professional as a local user in a workgroup environment, you can create a password reset disk tolog onto your computer when you forget your password. This is how you do it.  ...
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Create your own toolbars in Windows XP

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 8:57 am
How can I create a toolbar to represent a particular category of applications? To represent a particular category of applications, for example, media players, which would house shortcuts to all the me...
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Measuring the distances between two places

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 12:55 am
If you ever want to know the exact distance you would cover during a hike, bicycle tour or during a running practice and are looking for a solution where you need not actually buy the tickets and make...
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Stop highlighting new programs

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 5, 2009, 8:16 am
How do I disable the highlighting feature in Win XP? The concept of highlighting all the new applications that you installed in the programs menu sounds practical in the beginning, but it does not mak...
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Giving the system a boost by splitting the swap file

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 9:24 pm
When physical RAM is completely consumed, Windows data is temporarily shifted to the hard drive. This can greatly slow down the computer, because the hard disk has to work continuously.   I...
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PCI.sys error in windows

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 8:39 am
I get this error message every time I switch my computer on – “PCI.sys missing or corrupt”. It also says that the computer was not shut down properly and offers different startup op...
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Optical mouse shines continuously even when the pc is switched off

Jithu posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 7:36 am
Some motherboards like Asrocks enjoy great popularity amongst those who want to upgrade, but are willing to spend relatively less. However, after themodification, the optical mouse glows even when the...
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