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How to Compress and Uncompress Archive Files

Compress archive files in Windows XP to save disk space when your hard drive is running out of room. You can also uncompress files.

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How Do I Find Out What Hardware I Have in My Computer?

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If you’ve forgotten what hardware (RAM, etc.) you have in your computer, you don’t have to pry it open. Windows will tell you.

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How to Install Recovery Console After Installing Service Pack

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If you try to install the recovery console to Windows XP, but get an error message, it could be that the version of Windows on your computer is newer than the one on the CD.

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Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP

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If Windows XP won’t load, you’ll won’t be as bad off as it looks–if you’ve installed the Recovery Console. You have to add the Windows XP Recovery Console manually, but it only takes a few steps to do so.

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How to Install a Second IDE Hard Drive

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Don’t be afraid to open you computer to install a second IDE hard drive. It’s easy to find the rack for the second hard drive and match up the connections.

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How to Burn MP3 Music Files to CD Using Windows Media Player

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Easily burn MP3 files to an audio CD using Windows Media Player. Or, burn music files in CD-Audio (CDA format) as in commercial studios.

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How to Use an External Hard Drive to Back Up Photos and Other Important Files

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Gain extra storage space and back up your photos, music and important documents by using an external hard drive that connects to your computer via USB.

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