Posts Tagged ‘xp’

Why Keep XP?

Monday, May 20th, 2013

If you’re not using an old computer, is it necessary to keep the operating system on the old machine? The answer is “yes” if you want to run programs, but “no” if you want to remove the drive to use as an external drive to store documents. Continue reading

Tags: documents, external, hard drive, Operating System, programs, xp
Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

How to Format Your PC

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

This article is going to provide how to format your PC based on whether you are using Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 using their respective installation CD’s. Continue reading

Tags: 7, format, pc, vista, windows, xp
Posted in File & Disk Management | 2 Comments »

Using the Command Prompt to Reveal Hidden Files

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Some viruses hide your files, and sometimes this remains in effect even after the virus has been removed. You can restore those hidden files using this nifty command prompt trick, though. Check it out! Continue reading

Tags: command prompt, hidden files, lost icons, virus, vista, windows 7, xp
Posted in File & Disk Management, Security Help | 27 Comments »

Regular PC Maintenance Tips

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Juan, from Albuquerque NM asks:

I like to perform monthly maintenance on my PCs and I’d like some advice from you regarding getting this task done? I’m using windows Vista and 7. I already clear temp files, cookies, and other basic items.

Juan, maintaining your computer is like maintaining a car. The more you look after it, the better it will run… Continue reading

Tags: maintenance, vista, windows 7, xp
Posted in File & Disk Management, System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized | 7 Comments »

Adjusting AutoPlay

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Daniel from Kentucky asks:

For some reason, AutoPlay no longer works on my computer. Also, when I connect a thumb drive, the computer recognizes that it’s connected, but I can’t access it. Any idea what’s going on?

The simplest explanation for why AutoPlay no longer functions on your computer could be that this feature has been disabled. This could… Continue reading

Tags: autoplay, xp
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Navigating the Registry

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Thomas from Santa Clara, California writes:

There is something I have to do by going into the registry and it makes me nervous. I have never done anything with the registry before and all I hear is to stay out of it. Plus, I don’t know how to “navigate to a key” and I don’t even know what a key is. Can you help me with

Tags: registry, vista, windows 7, xp
Posted in File & Disk Management, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »