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Can You Find the Internet History After Clearing Cookies?
As you browse the Internet, your activities create several types of files, such as cookies, caches and temporary files, that track the history of sites you've visited and actions you've taken online. These files can be useful tools to find a vaguely remembered site that you'd like to revisit, or kee
Fun Things to Do With Vista
Windows Vista is a computer operating system released by Microsoft as an upgrade to Windows XP. Windows Vista offers a variety of new features such as a new user interface and system options. New Windows Vista PCs offer several entertaining diversions straight out of the box and Vista is...
How to Close a Form Opened by ShowDialog
Microsoft's Visual Basic makes it easy to build dialog-based forms. Simply drag a few controls onto the form surface, add a little code, then call the ShowDialog method to make the form appear. Closing the form is not quite as intuitive. Instead of simply calling the close methods, the framework des
How Do I Restore My Backup for Windows XP?
The Windows XP Backup utility is a handy way to keep the files on your computer stored so that if something happens, you can quickly restore them. This restoration process is relatively simple to complete, provided that you have your original backup files that you made with the Windows XP Backup pro
Windows XP Update Tips
As an operating system ages, a number of features, security fixes, and assorted other updates will be released for it. Microsoft Windows XP offers two methods of installing these updates; they can be downloaded directly from the Microsoft website, or they can be installed using the Microsoft Update
How To Remove Bars on a Video
When you are watching a video on your computer, you may notice there are black bars either on the top and bottom, or left and right of the video. This is usually due to formatting, and does not present any loss in display or content. However, if you find the bars distracting, you can adjust the way
Windows Start Up Problems
If you are facing problems starting up your Windows based computer, then you have come to the right place. These problems can be anything from receiving an error message during start-up to your computer not responding at all. These problems may be due to a faulty software installation or configurati
How to Make a Ubuntu Boot Disk
Ubuntu is a free and open source computer operating system, one of many versions of Linux. It is stable and intuitive, packaged with a plethora of free and useful programs ranging from office to multimedia. You can create an Ubuntu boot disk that allows you to install it or just run the entire syste
How to Caulk a Window
The caulk around your window and window frame serves two purposes: It provides a clean, visual border between different materials (window and trim, trim and wall), and it seals off the small spaces around the window and the wall to stop air and moisture from going through. Applying the caulk is rela
How to Use Microsoft's Free OneCare Tools for XP
The Internet can be a dangerous place for your computer. Viruses, worms and spyware, among other threats, lurk and strike your PC when you least expect it. Sometimes, a threat is attached to a cookie placed on your machine at a website. Or one could be installed with that toolbar you downloaded for
Could Not Start Windows Installer Error 997
Windows Installer is the portion of your operating system devoted to adding and removing software from the hard drive. Windows Installer Error 997 (failure to start) indicates a substantial issue with the program. Reinstall Windows Installer to your computer through your operating system, resolving
How to Disable Windows Update in Vista
Microsoft periodically releases patches, bug fixes and security updates not only for its Windows operating system, but for other popular applications such as Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook and the Windows Live series of products. The company automatically delivers these updates to Microsoft
How to Remove LOGWATNT.EXE
Logwatnt.exe or Logwatnt is a process that is part of a patch used to fix bugs sometimes found in UniCenter programs. It is usually only executed and used once. After that, it is rendered useless. Although it is not a security risk, it continues to launch at computer startup and consumes volumes of
About Configuring DSL
Digital subscriber line (DSL) is a method of accessing the Internet via broadband network. Unlike cable, it relies on existing phone wiring, which can give it an attractive price point (meaning no wiring experts have to be called in). In addition, because most phone companies offer DSL, there are of
How to Restore Rundll32.exe in Vista
RunDLL32.exe is a core component file of the Windows Vista operating system, required for effective utilization of the Vista files on your computer's hard drive. Restore this program after it has become corrupted through malware, viruses or user error by utilizing the startup repair program on the V
Compare and Download Free Trials of Office Software
In addition to my list of free or open source office software versions, which you can use indefinitely without buying, here are some quick links to trial versions of popular office software suites and apps.
How to Transfer From Ubuntu to Windows in VirtualBox
VirtualBox includes a VirtualBox Guest Additions package that you can install inside virtual machines. VirtualBox Guest Additions enable a variety of features, including enhanced video performance, copy-and-paste integration and shared folders. You can use shared folders to share a folder on your Ub
What Causes USBPORT.sys BSOD?
A USBPORT.sys error, which is sometimes followed by a Blue Screen of Death, can occur even on new computers and happens for several reasons. This error may be be a driver issue, a problem in the windows registry or even a failing hardware situation. To solve the issue, troubleshoot each possible cau
How to Open Windows Explorer From Access 97
If you're working on a project in Microsoft's Access 97 database utility, you may at some point need to quickly open the Windows Explorer file-browsing system to access a file that contains relevant information. You don't have to exit Access 97 in order to do this. By using a simple keyboard shortc
Linksys Problems with Vista
Windows Vista is known for having problems with Linksys routers that reduce reliability and speed of a wireless Internet connection or altogether inhibit the computer from connecting to the Linksys router. None of these problems are insurmountable issues, however, and most of them can be solved with