Repair Files with Chkdsk

in computer performance

If you’re getting file system errors, it may be time to run the Chkdsk utility. In fact, to keep things running smoothly it’s a good idea to use Chkdsk at least once a week to check for a “dirty” hard drive and repair files.

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Set Up Shared File Folders and Printers in Windows XP Pro

in computer networks

Use your Windows network to easily share files and printers at home or in the office. A tutorial for Windows XP Pro makes the process easier.

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Uses of Windows Safe Mode

in computer performance

Windows Safe Mode may seem like a bother, but it’s useful for diagnosing system problems, removing malware or troublesome software and ruling out applications and processes that may be causing a problem.

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Create Word Documents from Excel Macros

in applications

With Office Automation, you can create macros to make Excel open a Word document so information can be pasted into it.

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Use Windows Task Manager to Find and Shut Down Misbehaving Applications

in computer performance

Find out why your computer is running poorly (and fix the problem) by using the Windows Task Manager to identify applications or processes that are running when they don’t need to be.

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Recent Documents List Doesn’t Appear in Microsoft Word, Excel, Etc.

in Windows

Being able to view a list of recently opened documents in Microsoft Office is handy, but when the list doesn’t show up, you can reactivate it by editing the registry.

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How to Protect Your Windows XP PC Against Accidental or Unauthorized Changes

in privacy & security

By setting up both Computer Administrator and Limited user accounts on your PC, you can limit the potential for other users of your computer to make dangerous changes or download malware by accident.

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How to Load and Edit Digital Video on Your Computer

in applications

After shooting footage with your digital video camera, upload it to your Windows hard drive and edit it with Movie Maker. But you’ll need a separate application such as ProShow Gold or Ulead to create a DVD image and burn it.

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Customize Taskbar and Start Menu

in applications

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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How To Use The System Restore Feature

in data storage and recovery

If your computer begins having problems after new hardware or software is installed, it can be returned to a previous configuration by using the System Restore utility.

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USB Device Not Recognized by Windows XP

in computer hardware

If, after hibernation or standby, Windows won’t recognize a USB device, there are several steps you can take involving the device manager application.

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