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If your getting the error message: "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close" while visiting various Websites or Webpages your not alone. There is a good chance that something...
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The other day a buddy of mine had lost access to his Windows XP Administrator Account because he forgot his password. He turned to me for help and as usual I was willing to lend a hand. The following...
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Are you looking to change Microsoft Office product key, serial number or CD key license? One common method used to change the product key for Microsoft Office programs or suites is to uninstall or...
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Windows Computer restarts when attempting to shut down. When you shut down your Windows computer, does your computer restart instead of shutting down? Or does a Stop error may appear before the...
View ArticleRemove OEM Branding on Windows
Easily Remove OEM Branding of Windows: The following process covers how to add, remove, edit, change and modify the factory OEM branding that is sometimes installed alongside Microsoft Windows from...
View ArticleAccessing Windows Vista Documents and Setting Folder
Q: Why do I get an Access Denied error when trying to open a folder? A: In Windows Vista, many folders that used to be used by earlier versions of Windows have been moved to a new location or given a...
View ArticleWindows - Lost Recycle Bin Icon on Desktop
Help, I've lost my Recycle Bin Icon on the Desktop: Within Windows, there is now a delete option when right-clicking the recycle bin. This option gives the Windows user the option of easily removing...
View ArticleSlipstream Windows XP with service pack 2
This article covers the process of Slipstreaming service pack 2 into Windows XP and creating a new Slipstreamed Boot CD to be used for later installs. Slipstreaming eliminates the need to install...
View ArticleBackup Internet Explorer Favorite Links
Whether your migrating to a new computer or reformatting your current computer, there are many things you might want to bring with you from your current Windows Operating environment. One of those...
View ArticleRTHDCPL.EXE - Illegal System DLL Relocation Error
If you've received an Illegal System DLL Relocation Error and your system is using the Realtek HD Audio Control Panel, you might be scratching your head just as I was. After a bit of research, I found...
View ArticleRemoving those annoying Balloon Tips
Balloon tips are those little information pop ups you get when hovering the pointer over objects within Windows XP. These tips were originally designed to give the user additional information on the...
View ArticleRemoving Items from the notification area
The notification area is used by Windows XP to let the user know about applications that are launched at startup or are running while Windows is in use. However, it's a good thing that not all...
View ArticleHow to Automatically Login to Windows
Automatically login to Windows; The following covers the process of turning on the auto login function in Windows, eliminating the need to sign in during system bootup. An automatic login is...
View ArticlePin Computer to Taskbar in Windows
How to Pin Computer to Taskbar in Windows 11/10/8/7. Newer versions of Windows offer a feature called Pin to Taskbar that allows you to drag and drop or right click items and Pin them to the Windows...
View ArticleRemove Recycle Bin from Desktop
Looking to remove recycle bin from desktop? One reason you may want to get rid of the recycle bin icon that is sitting on your Windows desktop is that you have bypassed the recycle bin and currently...
View ArticleHow to Easily Open SFV Files
In the following simple solution, I cover how to Open SFV files. These are files with an .sfv extension which stands for simple file verification. These filetypes are used as a CRC hash checkfile to...
View ArticleMSCOMCTL.OCX or dependencies not registered
MSCOMCTL.OCX is a Microsoft Library Windows Common Controls file. Occasionally when a Windows user is installing or uninstalling a bunch of software, certain Microsoft Libraries can become unregistered...
View ArticleHow to hide a drive letter in Windows XP
In the following tutorial, I explain how to hide a drive or drive letter from being displayed in My Computer. This is useful if you don't want just any average user to be able to easily detect, access...
View ArticleHow to install Windows XP on HP DV9500 series Laptop
In the following tutorial, I outline the process of installing Windows XP on an HP dv9500 series Laptop. Most Hewlett Packard (HP) Laptops were shipped with Windows Vista, and there is minimal driver...
View ArticleHow to Add Item to Send To Menu Windows
Easily Add Item to Send to menu in Windows. In this simple guide, I'll show you how to customize the Windows Send to menu. For instance, I find the Right-Click - Send to feature particularly useful for...
View ArticleView hidden system files and folders in Windows
In this quick tutorial, I'll show you how to set up Windows to display hidden system files and folders. The process for displaying these files is slightly different in newer versions compared to older...
View ArticleWindows Setup could not configure Windows to run
If you receive a Windows Setup Error stating "Windows Setup could not configure Windows to run on this computer's hardware" during a Windows install or upgrade, just know you're not alone. This is...
View ArticleDiscover Trending Search Keywords and Topics
What do people search for on the Internet? What topics, search keywords, and top key phrases are being searched on the Internet right now? Finding this information may be easier than you think. Most...
View ArticleHow to prevent Hotlink bandwidth theft
Hotlink protection prevents other websites from embedding or directly linking to images, videos, or media files served from the owner's site. This practice can be considered bandwidth theft because the...
View ArticleShow Visitors IP Address on Website
How do I show visitors IP address on my Website? The following tutorial explains how to easily display your visitors IP address on your Site or Blog through code, by using a PHP script. The file is...
View ArticleHow to Adjust Windows Power Options
How to easily adjust Windows Power Settings. The customizable power options within Windows performance settings are designed to help conserve energy and optimize system performance. However, users may...
View Article10 Best Tweaks to Optimize SSD Performance
10 Best Tweaks to Optimize SSD Performance for Longevity. Modern Solid State Drives (SSDs) are already designed to be fast, reliable, and long-lasting. Many of the manual tweaks once recommended for...
View ArticleWindows 11 Media Creation Tool: USB Installation
Windows 11 Media Creation Tool and USB Installation: Installing or upgrading to Windows 11 can be a simple and straightforward process, especially with the help of the official Windows Media Creation...
View ArticleMake Windows see any USB flash drive as local disk
Force Windows to See a USB Flash Drive as Local Disk: By default, Windows 10 and 11 detect most USB flash drives as removable disks. While this works for most users, some advanced tasks like creating...
View ArticleHow to Restore Your PC After a Windows Reset
Restoring your PC after a Windows reset involves reinstalling essential apps, recovering your personal files (if they were saved), adjusting settings, and ensuring your system is secure and functional....
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