How to Disable Windows Services

in computer performance
Windows

Upon startup, your Windows computer is loads various small programs called “services.” Some of them you may never need, so consider disabling them to make your machine start up faster.

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How Can I Organize and Neaten My Windows Desktop?

in Windows
Windows

A cluttered, disorganized Windows desktop can make it hard to find the programs, shortcuts and files you need. A few minutes of organizing can make for a more productive experience.

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How to Make a Shortcut on Your Desktop to Any File

in applications
Windows

For convenience and speed, consider making shortcuts to commonly used applications on your Windows desktop.

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Booting Up With Apple’s Boot Camp

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Macintosh

Just because you have a Mac doesn’t mean you can’t run Windows. One popular way to install Windows and set up a partition for the operating systems is with the help of Apple’s Boot Camp.

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What Are Windows XP Service Packs?

in computer performance
Windows

Microsoft releases major updates in the form of service packs. Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3 have been released so far, and a quick look in your computer’s Control Panel can show you which SP you have installed.

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How to Customize Your Screensaver or Your Desktop Background

in Windows
Windows

With so many great backgrounds and screensavers to choose from and customize in Windows, it’s worth taking a few minutes to learn how to configure them.

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Why Is My Windows Taskbar Cluttered with Small Program Icons?

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Icons in the Windows Taskbar can provide convenient access to often-used programs. But in some cases these icons are just, at best, cluttering up your taskbar, and at worst, slowing down your computer. Fortunately, you can choose which program icons are displayed on the taskbar.

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How Can I Use Multiple Monitors with My PC?

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Extend your desktop “real estate” and view more applications at once by adding a second (or third) monitor to your PC setup. Once you make sure you have the right video card and connection ports, it’s simple to add a monitor and start living large.

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Dealing with the Error: rundll32.exe is not a valid win32 application

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The error message “rundll32.exe is not a valid win32 application” is bad news for your computer, as it means that malware has infected your computer, replacing a valid file with a malicious one. Anti-malware programs may fix it, but you might end up having to wipe the hard drive.

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How to Create a Bootable Windows Rescue CD

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You can create, or even order ready-made, a Windows Rescue CD that will allow you to boot from the CD drive instead of your main hard drive. If your PC crashes, you’ll be glad you did.

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How to Turn Windows Automatic Updates Off or On in XP

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You can customize Windows Automatic Updates so that you have more control of the process in which Windows checks for new “fixes” and downloads and installs them on your computer.

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