System Tune-Up

Check System Properties

Yesterday you mentioned checking system properties. How do I do that?
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Windows XP has its own unzip program

Did you just mentioned that Windows XP has its own unzip program? Where is it and how does it work?
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Missing File at Startup

When I start Windows, I get an error message saying that it can't find a file. I click OK and everything seems alright. How do I get rid of that annoying message?
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Windows 98 Shut Down Problems

I'm running Win 98 and every time I shut down my computer, it hangs on the "Windows is shutting down" screen. Is there a way to fix this?
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/905

Limit System Restore

If you have one of the newer versions of Windows (ME, 2000, XP) your system automatically makes system restore points.
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XP and Vista Clock Trick

If you are running Windows XP or Vista, you'll never have to worry about manually setting your computer's clock again!
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Set Computer's Clock

To set the time, just double-click the clock in your system tray (your system tray is located on your taskbar, opposite your Start button). A
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Limit System Restore in Windows ME

The default settings for the space reserved for these restore points is usually a bit high and can be lowered to reclaim some space
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/884

Ahh, I'm losing my mind, I mean, my mouse!

You need to click on something and you can't find your mouse. Despite moving that little critter all over your desk, your eye can't seem to locate the pointer
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MS-DOS Prompt in XP and Vista

Yes, it may sound a little archaic, but i still use MS-DOS. The problem is that while I can find it just fine in Windows 98, XP and Vista are different. Where do I go to get my MS-DOS prompt back?
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Disable Anti-virus Software When Installing a New Program

I was installing a program and it told me disable my anti-virus software. How do I do that?
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/872

XP Disaster Recovery

Microsoft says ‛XP“ stands for eXPerience. I recently discovered it stands for eXPlode
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Hard Drive Space

How can I tell how much hard drive space I have left?
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What is a Buffer?

A buffer is basically an area of memory a hardware device or software program uses when it needs a constant, uninterrupted flow of information
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Back It Up!

Back up your computer on a regular basis.
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/779

Get Your Computer Details

Want to figure out all your computer specs? Stuff like CPU speed, RAM, Hard Drive space, screen resolution, etc?
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/763

Windows XP and Vista Compatibility Mode

So, you've upgraded to Windows XP or Vista and now some of your old programs don't work. I hate that!
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Check for Corrupt System Files

Did you ever have the suspicion that one of your Windows system files was corrupt? Normally, this problem causes lots of frustration while you try to hunt down the impaired file or do a complete re-install of Windows.
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/743

Stop XP Pop-ups

You are probably familiar with Windows (a/k/a MSN) Messenger which is used for Instant Messaging. There is another program called Messenger that is used in networks to transmit and send Alerter service messages between clients and servers.
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Frozen Computer Options

Sometimes my computer freezes up. Is there something I can do, besides shutting it off, to get it working?
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/740