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How to Edit the Registry for a Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop is a software application used to configure your network computers from anywhere on the network. If you manage computers on a network and need to turn on Remote Desktop on a network computer, you can enable it using your local system's registry editor. You turn on Remote Desktop in th
How to Enter the Boot Menu on an Acer Aspire One Netbook
Your computer's BIOS, or basic input/output system, regulates several important system functions before your operating system loads. The BIOS can even tell your operating system which device it should load from, whether the computer's hard drive or a USB stick. You can control this and other options
How to Reinstall Combat Arms
"Combat Arms" is a multi-player first-person, shooter video game designed to be played over the Internet. The game is available for download free of charge from the "Combat Arms" website. While the game does not have a dedicated uninstaller, it can be removed using the control panel. Once the game i
How to Configure IPX
IPX is an older technology introduced by Novell. IPX is similar to the TCP/IP protocol in that it allows local computers to exchange information packets, allowing for local network file and print sharing. Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 operating systems come with the drivers to install the IPX protoco
How to Change Automatic Update Settings
Since the release of Windows XP, Microsoft has included automatic update modules in the company's operating systems that download and install security patches and software updates automatically. Even though the module runs in the background, there are a few settings that you can configure to control
Performance Enhancers for Windows File Tools
If Windows isn't working at optimal speed, it may have something to do with invalid or obsolete Windows files. These types of files are generally found within your Windows Registry, which is a database of settings, configurations, Registry keys and files. So, to make your operating system...
How to Fix & Debug Using Windows Debugger
The Windows Debugger is an optional component for Windows operating systems that gives you feedback on the actions being taken by a particular process, enabling you to see where the process in question is going wrong. Accomplish this by attaching the Debugger program to the target process, a procedu
How to Get Werewolf XP in "AdventureQuest Worlds"
"Willow Creek" is one of the darker story arcs in "AdventureQuest Worlds." Church Elder Calafalas figures prominently as a man attempting to stop the farmers from claiming their revenge on the Drakel Dwarfs. To avert the oncoming slaughter, Calafalas requests that you search the
How to Make a Folder Password Protected in Windows Vista
When you have sensitive files on your computer, it is important to protect those files from unauthorized users. In Microsoft Vista, administrators can deny other accounts from accessing files in a folder by locking the folder. To access a locked folder, you must enter the administrator password. In
The Keyboard Stops Working During a Windows XP Repair
USB keyboards often do not fare well during the Windows XP installation or repair process. While a complete system halt is not a frequent occurrence, it can happen, preventing you from completing your target repair. Obviate this concern by swapping your keyboard for a legacy PS/2 model throughout th
How to Make the Windows 7 Taskbar Transparent
Windows 7 offers an enhancement to its graphical user interface called "Aero." This upgrade gives a glass effect to the windows and taskbar on your computer. Aero has many customization options available such as color, window previews and transparency. You can enable transparency within the persona
How to Fix a Malware Homepage Redirect
Malware is a term used to describe malicious computer programs. Some of these programs have the ability to redirect your Internet searches and Internet homepage. These programs are referred to as browser hijackers. In addition to being an annoyance, browser hijackers may redirect your browser to mal
How to Reinstall MBR
The Master Boot Record (MBR) is the main part of your hard drive that boots to your operating system. Windows 7 has a command line utility that is a part of the Recovery Console. This command line utility lets you repair and reinstall the MBR section of the hard drive. The "bootsec" command fixes th
How to Check the Registry
The registry on a Windows computer is a massive database filled with instructions relating to your machine. If you're not a computer programmer, it may all look like a foreign language to you, but each entry in the registry refers to a different program and tells your operating system how to run tha
How to Configure Startup Programs
When your computer starts, Windows automatically runs a set of programs and services that are necessary for your computer. These programs include anything from antivirus software to wireless adapter services. As you install new programs, new services and applications give themselves permission to ru
How to Run AutoCad 2000 Under Vista
AutoCad 2000 was designed to run on Windows NT version 4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98. It was an expensive piece of software when it came out, so if you have upgraded to Windows Vista, you may want to be able to run AutoCad 2000 in Vista without having to purchase an upgrade. That's exactly what Com
How Do I Defrag a Computer With Vista?
Defragmenting your Windows Vista computer is a good way to maintain CPU speed and keep things running smoothly. Windows computers often place the same file in different physical areas on the hard disk when installing and updating programs. These fragmented files can make your computer run less effic
How to Add an NTFS Partition to OpenSolaris ZFS
One of the disadvantages of switching to a non-Windows operating system such as OpenSolaris is that you lose official support for reading and writing to Microsoft's proprietary NT File System (NTFS). This is the standard used to organize a user's files and folders on the hard drive. OpenSolaris does
Step-by-Step on How to Replace the CMOS Battery in the Optiplex GX620
The Dell OptiPlex GX620 desktop computer comes in several types of cases ranging from a mini-tower computer to an ultra small form factor computer. All GX620 models use a small disk-type battery like those found in wristwatches to maintain system settings, time and date. While these batteries should