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How to Stop Adobe Service Manager
The Adobe Service Manager program is installed with certain Adobe products such as DreamWeaver and Photoshop, CS4 and CS5 versions. Adobe Service Manager starts during Windows startup, and communicates with the Adobe Extension Manager to download and install extensions and updates to Adobe products.
How to Auto Shutdown The Computer After a Scheduled Task Is Complete
Sometimes it's desirable to schedule a task to run at a later time and then have your computer shut down when the task is finished. For example, you might want to schedule backups to run in the middle of the night when you are not using the computer. Windows XP does not provide an easy way to do thi
How to Clear Saved Address Bar Information
All Web browsers, by default, store information about the sites and pages you visit. The browser also stores the title of the page and its Web address, in addition to tracking the time and date you visit a given page. These URLs are displayed in your browser's address bar and can be viewed by anyone
How to Create the Direct3D Rendering Device
Direct3D is a component of the Microsoft DirectX framework. It provides a consistent interface for accessing 3D hardware and software devices and is controlled using a programming language that has direct or wrapper-based support for it. Programming in 3D environments requires establishing a pipe to
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
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 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
How to Set Up Administrator Accounts in Windows Vista Home Premium 64
The User Accounts control panel lets you add or create users with different privileges in Windows Vista. There are two account types: administrator account and standard user account. Administrator accounts have all privileges and access available to them. Standard user accounts have limited privileg
Microsoft OEM Certification
Microsoft original equipment manufacturer (OEM) software is provided to computer manufacturers at a reduced cost. The certification means the manufacturer is entitled to install Microsoft Windows on the computers they sell.
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.
What Is the Difference Between Home Edition & Windows XP Pro?
Windows XP comes in two basic editions: XP Home and XP Professional. Microsoft recommends the Home edition for users wanting a personal computer for school, home or other casual use, and the Professional edition for business use, but studying the differences between the two versions lets users make
How to Add a Custom Menu to an Excel Toolbar
It's easy to customize your Excel toolbar and menus. You can make your own menu with commands you most commonly use and stick it in the toolbar. These steps work with Microsoft Excel 97.
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
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 Remove the Webcam From Startup on Vista
When you install a webcam, it usually comes with its own brand of software that allows you to control and configure the camera. The webcam software may launch each time you start up your Vista computer and run as a program in the background. While this is not dangerous to the computer or the webcam,
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
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 Download Windows XP Modem Drivers
Modem drivers are a requirement for logging on to the Internet. Unless you use the Ethernet cord to hook up your modem, modems are not plug and play components; therefore, it is necessary to have a driver. The purpose of the driver is for Windows to understand how to use the device. Windows XP will
How to Reinstall Windows XP on an Acer Laptop
Acer computers come with a variety of operating systems installed on them. If you possess an Acer computer that has Windows XP installed on it, you can reinstall the operating system by using the disc that was included with the computer.
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