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How to Use ReadIRIS Pro 11

Readiris Pro 11 is a full-featured program for recognizing text in printed documents and converting it into either a file for editing with word processing software, spreadsheets readable by Microsoft Excel, or a PDF (portable document format). Readiris will recognize material in many foreign languag

How to Upgrade From Windows XP X64 to Windows Vista Ultimate

Microsoft Windows Vista installation packages come in two different types: full installation and upgrade. You can upgrade from Windows XP 64-bit version to Windows Vista Ultimate with the upgrade package. The advantages of an upgrade installation include not needing to reinstall programs and put per

How to Increase Virtual Memory to Speed Up Internet Browsing

Increasing the virtual memory on your computer can improve system performance while browsing the Internet. Virtual memory, sometimes called "paging file" or "swap space," was introduced to the Windows operating system to temporarily store processes and files to your computer's hard disk when the sys

How to Make Sure the Disk Is Not Full or Write-Protected

Information storage on computers is often allowed through permissions designated by the operating system. While operating systems have always had administrator functions, the role of different users became more prevalent in Windows XP and successor operating systems. Users not logged-in as an admini

How to Make RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Work on Vista

"RollerCoaster Tycoon 3" is a PC-based video game designed to give players the ability to create and customize their own amusement parks. With numerous pre-designed roller coasters and infinite possibilities for creating new ones, "RollerCoaster Tycoon 3" will run on any recently released version of

How to Change the WPA Key Code in Windows XP

The WPA key provides your Windows XP machine with the password to access your wireless network. When the key is entered, it is stored in your wireless network settings. The next time you change the WPA key on your router, change the wireless network card settings to reflect the new changes. If you d

Registry Command Line Tools

Command line tools allow you to manually change or save Windows Registry items.Ron Levine/Lifesize/Getty ImagesThe Windows Registry is a database of information like configurations, processes, applications and settings for the Microsoft Windows operating system. The command line interface...

Internet Explorer Tips & Tricks

The browser wars have returned, and this time there are at least five browsers competing with Internet Explorer for market share. This competition has driven a great deal of innovation in Internet Explorer as Microsoft looks to keep up with Firefox, Chrome, Opera and Safari. As of early 2011, IE8 is

How to Get Rid of W32.Trats

W32.Trats is a virus that installs on your computer and infects executed files on the infected computer. Once it has been executed, it creates files in the systems and temporary files folder and modifies registry values. It also affects the .exe files on the startup folder and copies files to send t

What Is Boot Disk?

While troubleshooting a problem with your computer, you may have wondered about the meaning of the term "boot disk," and how to make one. Boot disks have been used to troubleshoot computer problems since the beginning of personal computers, and can still be valuable today. Understanding how to make

How to Upgrade Windows XP to 64-Bit

Windows XP 64-bit is an operating system that utilizes 64-bit memory addresses when "talking" to your computer's RAM, allowing the operating system to recognize and utilize more total memory than its 32-bit cousin. When you upgrade to Windows 64-bit, the prudent course of action is to perform a full

How to Mount a Window Without a Nail Fin

Retrofitting a replacement window into an existing jamb requires basic tools and a little advanced knowledge. Using vinyl-clad windows without nailing flanges (finless windows) helps reduce the amount of work and keeps the integrity of your home's exterior in place. After you've removed the old wind

What Is Ubuntu Dapper & Edgy?

Dapper and Edgy are versions of the Ubuntu distribution of the Linux operating system. Like all versions of Ubuntu, they are available for a free download from ubuntu.com. However, both versions are outdated -- support for Edgy ended years ago, while support for Dapper ends in June 2011.

How to Create an NTFS Partition in Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu comes with a number of useful tools to be able to manage many operating systems. There are several tools that allow you to create and manage partitions on hard drives, memory cards and USB drives using several different formats, and one of the options is NTFS. Create and manage partitions for

How to Redirect My Documents to a Network Share

The "My Documents" directory is a folder added to every Windows XP computer when the operating system installs. The "My Documents" directory is redirected to a network share when network administrators want to centralize client computer files. This makes it easier to back up files and reduces the ch

How To Boot Up XP from a CD

If you want to troubleshoot a problem in Windows XP or you want to reinstall the operating system, you must start your computer using the operating system CD that came with it or a CD that you purchase from Microsoft. After your computer performs its power-on self-test, known as the POST, it tries t

How to Run Windows XP & Vista on a Mac

Macintosh OS X offers several ways to run Windows XP or Vista (or both) on your Macintosh. Boot Camp allows you to switch back and forth between Macintosh and Windows by partitioning your hard drive into separate boot drives with these operating systems. "Virtualization" utilities allow you to run W

How to Change Windows XP to OEM

Windows XP ships in three packages: a retail version, a corporate edition and an OEM edition. Changing your current retail or corporate edition of Windows XP to an OEM edition is necessary when you no longer feel like using the aforementioned versions. Accomplish this by overwriting your current ins

How to Troubleshoot My Desktop Windows XP Home Edition

There are any number of problems that can occur in your Windows XP Home Edition operating system. Thankfully, determining the problem and repairing it is a process that doesn't require an expensive trip to a computer expert. Microsoft has included the troubleshooting answer within their software and