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Originating in 2003 from...
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IMPORTANT: This is a library of freeware products and software alternatives for paid products. Full addresses are beside its titles, to unmask links so you may see clearly where you are going. 3D Graphics: 3DVia http://www.3dvia.com/software/3dvia-shape/Anim8or - http://www.anim8or.com/Art Of Illusion - http://www.artofillusion.org/Blender...
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IMPORTANT: Please use ERUNT to backup the Registry. Optionally, you can Create a Restore Point. Please do either one of these before doing any Registry fix in this tutorial list or anywhere else on this site. The Terms of Use of this site states that we are not responsible for any damages to your computer as a result of you following our tips and advice. We are here to help you. Feel free to ask questions at any time in any tutorial, or via PM. We will try to answer any...
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IMPORTANT: Stephen L Rose, blogger wrote:
After we announced Windows XP Mode, I sat down again with Jeremy Chapman at the Microsoft Management Summit in Las Vegas to find out what he thought about Windows XP Mode as a solution for solving application compatibility issues.
Interview blog: Understanding Windows XP mode in Windows 7
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IMPORTANT: Reinstall IE in Windows XP by clicking Start,
Run and entering the following command:
rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132
%windir%\Inf\ie.inf
Note: You will need to have your XP CD available.
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IMPORTANT: Working with RAM and installing sticks. Using correct sticks, and boosting performance.
- Worth reading
- Helpful post
- Great post from GeeksToGo Global Mod, dsenette
- Helpful from GeeksToGo Tech, Facedown98
Crucial Memory Advisor tool
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IMPORTANT: Main reasons to choose a server board over a desktop board, when building a Home/Office server.
- Performance. Servers perform for server applications. Desktop boards may not run server applications as well.
- The processor needs to run on a server board because of how good the board's speed is.
- Power consumption is limited. Not as much power consumption compared to a desktop board.
- Increased rack densities and improved data center utilization
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IMPORTANT: How to avoid jumpdrive issues: - When using a jumpdrive, remember that it is a storage drive only. It is not like a mini hard drive, contrary to public opinion. What a jumpdrive cannot do is Cache. Jumpdrives are not powerful enough to run a file from its location on the jumpdrive. Therefore, when wanting to open a file, drag it to your desktop and then open it. Do not open it from your jumpdrive.
- Never ever let a jumpdrive be removed from the system without unmounting it (right click and select Eject or Unmount) or Safely Removing it (System tray icon).
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IMPORTANT: These processors have a good level of power. The following are a few processor types which work well with Windows Vista and 7:
AMD 64: Get a model after January 2007
AMD Athlon™ 64 FX Processor
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor
AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor
AMD Sempron™ Processor
Mobile AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Technology
Mobile AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor
Mobile AMD Sempron™ Processor
Intel Pentium 4, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel dual cores (Pentium), and Intel Quad Cores.
Intel 64: Get a model after January 2007
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IMPORTANT:
- 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
- 1 GB of system memory
- 16 GB of available disk space
- Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory with Windows
Display Driver Model 1.0 or higher driver (to enable the Aero theme)
- DVD-R/W Drive
- Internet access.
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 Tutorial: WHAT: While in Windows XP Professional, I had noticed a trend that ALL CDs/DVDs like to play immediately when they are plugged in. The following is a tutorial showing how to disable autoplay in Windows XP Professional, and to help boost your prevention of viruses/malware. The method they use is to 'autoplay' their own virus. This is through a control INF file. It is usually stored as a random action.
WHEN: Viruses can use this method at any time.
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Tutorial: Whenever a USB drive, CD, DVD, media card, etc., Windows automatically loads an Autorun window asking you what you want to do. However, if you were to get a malware infection on the computer, the autorun functionality can be used inappropriately by the malware to automatically run and execute commands. This tutorial is for intermediate Windows users. Note the information at the bottom of this tutorial!Copy the following in to Notepad: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
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Tutorial: SpeedFan is a quick and easy way to check the temperature of components inside your computer. SpeedFan - Link  Note: all tools in this post are free to download.
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Tutorial: Hi, First, you will need to prepare for the registry fix by following the instructions hereBy doing the above it will allow you to fix mistakes, if you have any trouble doing the above or this tutorial does not fix your exe associations please post it in the forum as you are probably infected by malware. To fix the associations do the following:
- Please open a new Notepad file.
- Copy and paste...
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Tutorial: In Mozilla Firefox, there is the ability to save passwords automatically, for the sites you access. In the Firefox options, you are able to view all of your saved passwords.
If your computer got stolen, or hacked, there is a chance the hacker/thief will look in to your saved passwords, and steal private data from you, or steal your accounts on social networking sites.
Setting a Master Password helps ensure that you need a password to access all of your saved passwords.
Once per session (which means, you open Firefox for the first time, after an exit, or restart...
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Tutorial: Hi, To flush your DNS: Go to Start, then All Programs, then Accessories, once there go to ' Command Prompt'. When you open it, it should look like this:  Now type: ipconfig /flushdns(Note: Notice the space between config and /.) When completed it should look like this:  If it looked like the picture above,...
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Tutorial: Whenever your display is having crashes, hanging, or broken spells...it might be a sign of video card corruption.
Whether it is crackling sounds that can be heard on the outside, or just a broken display when the video card must work.
You can get help in this very thread to help diagnose issues.
1. Hearing sounds from inside the computer >>> Not necessarily video card
2. Running tasks on your computer, as well as hearing sounds >>> Potential issue
3. Doing tasks that require the use of your video card, you hear sounds, and your computer...
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Tutorial:  How to uninstall or change a program in Vista and 7 This is a tutorial to show you how to uninstall or change a program in Windows Vista or Windows 7.  To get there, do one of two methods. - Click Start then Computer. Then,...
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Tutorial: Download following zip file and extract it. You'll get a .REG file. Run the file and accept the confirmation: Download LinkIt'll add an extra option " Take ownership" in file/folder context menu:  Now you can right-click on any file/folder and select “Take ownership”. It’ll make you the owner of the file/folder.
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Tutorial: How to Fully Remove Norton from your computer Guide OverviewThis guide will show you how to completely remove Norton products from your computer. Most of the time, the uninstaller fails to fully remove it. Tools NeededInstructions- Download and save...
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Tutorial: How to format your hard drive or OS partition, and re-install your Operating System IntroductionFormatting and re-installing? Most likely the reasons for format and re-install would be due to OS issues, or malware compromising your computer. Correct? Please print this tutorial, as it might not be available while you are doing this process. To...
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Tutorial: EnablingCopy the following in to Notepad: - Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"DisableTaskMgr"=-
Click File > Save as Choose Save as type: All Files Save the file to your Desktop as enabletask.regExit Notepad and double click on the file to run it. Choose Yes/Confirm any prompts. DisablingCopy the following...
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Tutorial: Enabling or Disabling DEP in VistaEnabling: - Click Start, and in Start search type in CMD then in the results pane, right-click on cmd.exe and click Run as Administrator.
- Type in bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx OptIn and hit Enter. A success message should popup.
- Restart your computer.
Disabling: - Click Start, and in Start search type in CMD then in the results pane, right-click on cmd.exe and click Run as Administrator.
- Type...
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Tutorial: Windows Security Center Service
%system%\wscsvc.dll
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\wscsvc
Value Name: Start
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value Data:
0 = ?
1 = ?
2 = Automatic
3 = Manual
4 = Disabled
Restrictions for the Security Center:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center
REG_DWORDs:
AntiVirusDisableNotify
AntiVirusOverride
FirewallDisableNotify
FirewallOverride
FirstRunDisabled
UpdatesDisableNotify
Values that are defined:
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Tutorial: For those who are using Windows 7 already, did you know that you can change the Logon Screen background to an image of your choice? The Tweaks.com Logon Changer for Windows 7 provides an easy way to customize the logon screen background with just a few clicks. - Simply Download the free application
- Run it
- Click Change Logon Screen.
The application will prompt for the location of the new background image and then install the new screen behind the scenes. Tweaks.com Logon Changer will even provide a preview of your new background...
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Tutorial: You can use Parental Controls to help manage how your children use the computer. For example, you can set limits on your children's access to the web, the hours that they can log on to the computer, and which games they can play and programs they can run.
When Parental Controls blocks access to a webpage or game, a notification is displayed that the webpage or program has been blocked. Your child can click a link in the notification to request permission for access to that webpage or program. You can allow access by entering your account information.
Before you get started,...
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Tutorial: In Vista and 7, there are two modes for Windows Task Manager. One is large mode, which takes up a big footprint in performance. The other is small mode, which takes up a small footprint in performance. Press CTRL+Shift+Esc or right click on the Taskbar and click Task Manager ( Start Task Manager in 7). First, this is large mode (normal) in Task Manager:  By double-clicking on the inset border,...
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Tutorial: "Switch User" feature was introduced in Windows XP which allows one user to switch to other user without ending the current session.
Many system administrators might want to disable this feature to restrict end-users. If the users are using Windows XP, its very easy task. You can disable "Switch User" option using "User Accounts" applet in Control Panel.
But its not that easy under Windows Vista as there is no such option available anywhere in Control Panel. So how to disable "Switch User" option in Vista?
Although its hard...
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Tutorial: "Switch User" feature was introduced in Windows XP which allows one user to switch to other user without ending the current session.
Many system administrators might want to disable this feature to restrict end-users. If the users are using Windows XP, its very easy task. You can disable "Switch User" option using "User Accounts" applet in Control Panel.
But its not that easy under Windows 7 as there is no such option available anywhere in Control Panel. So how to disable "Switch User" option in 7?
Although its hard but not...
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Tutorial: Please write these instructions down on notebook paper or handy notepad, as they appear exactly: !! SAVE ALL PROGRAMS BEFORE CONTINUING !!- Click Start
 and in Start Search, type in cmd and in the results pane, right click on Command Prompt and click Run as Administrator.
- In the window type in what is in the code-box below:
- Code:
taskkill...
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Tutorial: Brief Introduction
Windows Safe Mode is a system diagnostic mode, where the user -- whether instructed by an expert or on their own -- can perform administrative tasks and diagnostics with little to no services or applications running. Using Windows Safe Mode is not usually risky and can allow the user to make changes that cannot be performed in Normal Mode.
Also note: only basic video drivers load, so Safe Mode will make Windows look less designed. As it uses the classic skin, it helps keep processor...
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Tutorial: Before you make this change to the registry, please back it up. An excellent way to do this is to install ERUNT.
Let it add an entry to your Start menu during the install process. That
will allow ERUNT to backup your registry each time you boot. It only
takes a few seconds and has no real impact on boot time. Run ERUNT
immediately after installing it to create a full registry backup. Please save the backup to: C:\Windows\erdnt.
Then if something is deleted that shouldn't have been, simply go to the C:\Windows\erdnt
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Tutorial: Saved searched have to be created by MS-Search. The actual link extension is *.ms-searchIn Computer, search for something, then you might see on the left pane, about halfway down "Search results in Computer." Right click on that and click Save Search. Simply take it from there when saving it, so you have a ready search shortcut. 
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Tutorial: Windows 7 provides a new feature which is called “Aero Snap”. You can minimize, maximize, resize window by just dragging-dropping it to the screen corners. You can prevent windows from being automatically arranged when moved to the edge of the screen by following these simple steps.
- Open Control Panel by using Start Menu.
- Select Ease of Access Center,
- Select Change how your mouse works or Make the mouse easier to use option.
- Now,...
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Tutorial: Please click Start and in the search box type: CMD and right click on Command Prompt in the results pane and select Run as Administrator.
In Command Prompt please enter the following and press enter: regsvr32 actxprxy.dll
Exit Command Prompt, reboot, and see if the tabs issue is fixed.
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Tutorial: VISTA
Click Start and type in the search box: CMD and right click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
In the black window type: sfc /scannow and press enter.
It will finish itself within 5-30 minutes, or longer. When it finishes, it will disappear.
Reboot. Run the command one more time to make sure the repair is complete.
If you would like to create a report for System File Checker, create a folder in My Documents called SFCscanresults, please copy the...
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Tutorial: Copy the following in to Notepad: - Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\Regedit]
"View"=-
"FindFlags"=-
"LastKey"=-
Click File > Save as Choose Save as type: All Files Save the file to your Desktop as fixregedit.regExit Notepad and double click on the file to run it. Choose Yes/Confirm any prompts. Please reboot for changes...
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Tutorial: Copy the following in to Notepad: - Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OptimalLayout]
"EnableAutoLayout"=dword:00000001
Click File > Save as Choose Save as type: All Files Save the file to your Desktop as hdspeedup.regExit Notepad and double click on the file to run it. Choose Yes/Confirm any prompts. Please reboot for changes to take effect.
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Tutorial: Copy the following in to Notepad: - Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoControlPanel"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoControlPanel"=dword:00000000
Click File > Save as Choose Save as type: All Files Save the file to your Desktop as fixCP.reg
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Tutorial: Copy the following in to Notepad: - Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:000000ff
[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:000000ff
Click File > Save as Choose Save as type: All Files Save the file to your Desktop as disableautorun.reg
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Tutorial: Copy the following in to Notepad: - Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
"Shell"="Explorer.exe"
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StuckRects2]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Streams]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StreamsMRU]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows...
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Tutorial: Copy the following in to Notepad: - Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{74246bfc-4c96-11d0-abef-0020af6b0b7a}]
@="Device Manager"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{74246bfc-4c96-11d0-abef-0020af6b0b7a}\InprocServer32]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\devmgr.dll"
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{74246bfc-4c96-11d0-abef-0020af6b0b7a}\ProgId]
@="DevMgrSnapin.DevMgrSnapin.1"
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Tutorial: Using either one of these will do to make the Task Manager work once again. If Task Manager has been disabled or damaged, it should be easy to choose from either one of the following tweaks. The tweaks below were only tested on XP. They might work on Vista.
Resetting Task ManagerCopy the following in to Notepad: - Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\TaskManager]
Click...
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Tutorial: Copy the following in to Notepad: - Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management]
"ClearPageFileAtShutdown"=dword:00000001
[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop]
"AutoEndTasks"="1"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control]
"WaitToKillServiceTimeout"="1000"
Click File > Save as
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Tutorial: Copy the following in to Notepad: - Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\cisvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004
Click File > Save as Choose Save as type: All Files Save the file to your Desktop as indexdisable.regExit Notepad and double click on the file to run it. Choose Yes/Confirm any prompts. Please reboot for changes to take effect.
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Tutorial: Copy the following in to Notepad: - Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoLowDiskSpaceChecks"=dword:00000001
Click File > Save As Drop down Save as type: All Files Save the file to your Desktop as lowdisk.regExit Notepad and double click on the file to run it. Choose Yes/Confirm any prompts. Please reboot for changes to take effect.
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Tutorial: HijackThis should be your last resort. If after using spyware removers such as Spybot S&D, Ad-Aware, or Spyware Blaster, and still have no solutions to infections on your computer, then you may follow this tutorial and attempt to work with HijackThis. Using HijackThis unauthorized can cause HARMFUL changes to your computer. NEVER EVER DELETE ANYTHING WITHOUT HAVING FURTHER CONSENT FROM HMOS.
Reading HijackThis logs is done by staff only, which include Administrators, Moderators, and the HJT Team. Anyone else giving advice on HijackThis logs should not be...
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Tutorial: You can uninstall programs without using the Uninstall Programs applet of the Control Panel or using the Programs own uninstaller, should the need to do so, ever arise.
To do so, open regedit and navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
You will see many keys there. These represnt the installed programs. They may have long numbers or names.
In case they have names, they would be easy to identify and in most cases its UninstallString would point to its un-installers path.
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Tutorial: Windows 7 introduces advanced System Recovery options that give you the opportunity in System Restore to Restore System settings and previous versions of files, or just restore previous versions of files. Windows 7 also gives you the opportunity to create a System Repair disk or a System Image. Finally, Windows 7 has a simple backup utility. This tutorial will tell you of most of the options and how to use them.
System Restore
Right click on Computer icon in Start Menu or Desktop, and click Properties. Then click System protection listed on the left.
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Tutorial: Do not delete anything or take any action unless a statement below is GREEN or BLUE. Guide to large folders in Windows XP
- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\ -- DLL Cache
- c:\windows\servicepackfiles\i386\ -- Service Pack Files
- c:\windows\$Uninstall----$ -- Windows Update uninstall files
- c:\windows\driver cache\i386\ -- Driver cache
- c:\windows\help\ -- Windows Help Files (set amount)
- c:\windows\inf\ -- Driver information files
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Tutorial: Caution Incorrectly editing the registry may severely damage your system. Before making changes to the registry, you should back up any valued data on your computer. Use ERUNTNavigate to: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AUAdd a new DWORD value NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers with the decimal value 1Why?For some updates,...
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Tutorial:
- Click on the Orb and in the search box type CMD
- Right-click on the command prompt and select "Run As Administrator"
- Click "Yes" to the UAC Prompt
- In the new command prompt window type in powercfg -ENERGY
Note the single space between powercfg and -Energy
- It will say it is tracing the system for 60 seconds.
- At the end of 60 seconds a file will be created: C:\Windows\system32\energy-report.html.
- Move this file to the desktop and open in your favorite browser.
- Do...
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Tutorial: Delete those "hard-to-delete" or "undeletable" files without software. OverviewThis guide will teach you how to delete a bad or hard-to-delete file using command prompt, and task manager. Process
- Open Command Prompt. Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt or in Vista/7, click Start > search CMD, right click on Command Prompt...
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Tutorial: What you need:
- 64 bit processor
- Windows XP x64 edition CD
- A computer with CD-ROM access
Pre-install tasks
- To start this Windows install. First check that the first boot device in your system BIOS is set to the CD-ROM Drive.
- Change the boot order according to the instructions on screen.
- The system bios can usually be entered on boot, usually by pressing the F1, F2, F8, F10 or DEL key. Make sure you save the settings before exiting
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Tutorial: Stop Windows from saving Thumbnail cache- Open the Registry Editor (regedit.exe).
- Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced.
- Double-click the DisableThumbnailCache value, or go to Edit -> New -> DWORD value to create a new value by that name.
- Enter 1 for its value.
- Click Ok and close the Registry Editor when you're done; you'll have to log off and then log back on for this to take effect.
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