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How to Get Rid of ErrorSafe
Malicious adware often finds its way onto your computer by way of legitimate-looking Windows pop-ups. These pop-ups open with promises of increased computer performance or warnings of viruses. They are deceptive in that usually any button that's pressed, even "No Thanks" or "Cancel," initiates a dow
How to Change the Taskbar Theme in Alienware
When using an Alienware computer with Windows 7, you have the option of setting your desktop and taskbar theme to "Windows 7 Basic," or the more advanced "Aero" theme. The amount of system resources devoted to each theme is different, and changing from "Aero" to "Windows 7 Basic" is a common trouble
How to Set Up Shared Printing From Vista to Vista
Windows Vista comes pre-installed with tools that make it possible to share a printer between multiple computers. Still, there are some steps you must take to set up printer sharing. First, you will need a printer with networking support. If your printer doesn't support networking, you might be able
How to Restore Norton Security Toolbar in Firefox 3.6
Symantec offers the Norton Internet Security toolbar as an add-on for Firefox 3.6. The toolbar offers protection from Internet phishing, fraudulent websites and online identity theft, as well as password encryption and management. At times, the toolbar may not appear on the browser. To restore the t
How to Change the Time in the Task Bar for WinXP
The system tray part of the Windows task bar shows the currently running programs, volume icon and a clock. You can customize the time display to show either standard or military format, change the current time zone, modify the date and set a new time. Accessing the date and time menu is quick and c
How to Quit ScanDisk
ScanDisk is a Microsoft Windows utility for version XP and earlier. You use it if your hard drive is acting up and you want to check for errors in either the way it has saved your material or for physical problems. If the computer is abruptly turned off without first quitting Windows, ScanDisk will
How to Clear Old Entries in My Network Places
Over time, the resources on your network, such as folders, printers or hard drives, may get replaced. On a computer running Microsoft XP, you can access these resources through the My Network Places folder. This folder contains shortcuts to all of the network resources that you access. However, even
What Are the Advantages of Chrome?
Google's Chrome is a lightweight Web browser that runs on Windows, Mac and Linux systems. This browser has several unique advantages, including a user-friendly interface, independent tabs and integration with other Google products, that make the browsing experience faster and more secure. Google Chr
What Does the UDF Reader Stand For?
A UDF reader is a computer program that allows PC users to access the contents of certain compact discs on their personal computers.
How to Repair Windows XP With the Startup Disc
Windows XP can encounter many problems over the course of a computer's lifespan. Sometimes the problems occur because there was an error during the initial installation of XP, and other times it is due to viruses and malware. The Windows XP startup (installation) disc can be used to repair an existi
Problems Installing AutoCAD 2000 With XP
AutoCAD 2000 is a computer-aided design program that was, as its name indicates, released in the year 2000, prior to the advent of the Windows XP operating system. This can cause issues on your Windows XP system, which must be resolved by using the Compatibility Wizard, a utility in Windows XP desig
How to Change a Table Name in SQL
Structured Query Language (SQL) is a database language used with relational databases such as Oracle or MySQL. It comprises statements, queries and clauses, expressions and predicates, which when used together allow the database user to create tables and manipulate the data within those tables. One
How to Install Windows XP on a Separate Computer
Windows XP is one of the most widely used Microsoft operating systems. It comes in multiple versions, including Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional edition. If you already have Windows XP in one computer but wish to install it in another computer, you may use the same installation disc that
Adobe Creative Suite 3 Installation
Adobe Creative Suite is a graphics design, video and website editing application manufactured by Adobe. When you attempt to install the program on your computer, you may receive an error. If you receive an error, the installer may be in conflict with your system components. To resolve this error, yo
How to Repair Windows 98 Freezes
Frequent freezes in Windows 98 could mean that the operating system has become corrupted. There are several ways to fix this, such as running an anti-virus scan to remove any viruses that may be causing the problem or performing a repair installation of the Windows 98 OS. If a user created a startup
Define Windows Task Manager Processes
Understanding the information displayed in the "Processes" tab of the system utility known as the Windows Task Manager is an important aspect of knowing what is happening on a computer running a Microsoft Windows operating system.
How To Rename an Item In My Task Bar
If you have a program shortcut or folder pinned to the taskbar, the name of the item reflects its original name. You can change any folder or shortcut name by either accessing the properties of the shortcut or simply clicking "Rename." Once you rename the item, the new name will appear on the taskba
What Do You Do After Meeting Steven in "Pokemon SoulSilver?"
Steven Stone, a master of steel-type Pokemon, first made an appearance in the "Pokemon Sapphire" and "Pokemon Ruby" games. In those games, Steven starred as the Pokemon League champion. In "Pokemon SoulSilver," though, Steven has abandoned his post as the champion, and
How to Get Red Alert 2 to Run on XP
Command and Conquer: Red Alert 2 is widely considered a classic in the real time strategy game genre. Originally released in 2000, the game's popularity and longevity have caused it to outlive the operating systems it was designed to run on (Windows 95, 98, NT, ME or 2000). While the game has been t