Customize Taskbar and Start Menu

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In Windows XP, the often-used Taskbar and Start menu can be customized to be used more efficiently, and to conform with personal tastes.

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What Is History Swatter and How Do I Get Rid of It?

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History Swatter may have shown up on your computer as a companion to an application called MyWebSearch. But you can get rid of History Swatter with an antivirus or adware remover.

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Uninstall Outlook Express The Easy Way

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The Windows email program Outlook Express is a popular entry point for hackers. If you’re not using Outlook, uninstall it and lessen the chances of getting malware and viruses.

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Figuring Out Windows Programs When You Can’t Find the Manual

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If you’ve lost the manual to a Windows application, Microsoft’s Help feature can be easily accessed to provide the answers you need.

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Free or Cheap Alternatives to Photoshop

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You don’t need Adobe’s pricey Photoshop if you just want to do some basic image manipulation. Free and low-cost applications such as Picasa, The Gimp, Seashore and Picnik.com may get the job done.

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Applications That Optimize Windows

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Windows can be sped up and optimized with third-party applications such as Advanced System Care, TweakNow!, and CCleaner.

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Free Alternatives to Microsoft Word

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There are several free alternatives to Microsoft Word that can recognize, open, and save your files in the ubiquitous .doc format.

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