How to Set a Virtual Memory Page

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A virtual memory page is a paging file that is created by your computer system to stimulate your physical RAM when it is running low. The virtual memory page is automatically set by default upon installation of the Windows operating system. Your user preferences and requirements might vary, though,

How to Make Your Computer Look Like a Mac in Three Quick and Easy Ways

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Windows offers many ways for you to customize the look and feel of your desktop and other parts of the operating system. Nevertheless, if you are an Apple fan, you might want to make your Windows desktop more familiar by removing some of the clutter and making your PC more Mac-like. Although you can

How to Eliminate Past Notification in Task Bar

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You can eliminate past notifications in Windows Taskbar or System Tray several ways. Options include downloading a free software application that does the job for you, or personally doing a few change of settings at the Windows Registry. If you are computer savvy or careful to remove only the necess

Do it Yourself: Installing Commercial Glass Windows

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Do-it-yourself commercial window installation can make buildings look sleek and stylish. Commercial window framing is generally made of aluminum or vinyl, which adds a certain uniformity of style and reliable insulation in buildings susceptible to draft and cool temperatures. Installing commercial w

How to Activate Windows XP Service Pack 2

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Microsoft requires Windows XP Service Pack 2 to be activated to validate your copy is a legal, non-pirated copy of Windows XP. Use one of the three available methods to activate Windows XP Service Pack 2, including two offline methods for users without an Internet connection. Activate Windows XP Ser

Clean Install Instructions for Windows XP

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Although nine years old as of 2010, Windows XP is still a widely used and popular version of the Windows XP operating system. A "clean" installation consists of a complete re-format and re-partition of the hard drive (C:\) and a re-installation of the operating system. Doing so is fairly straightf

How to Install Microsoft Speech Technologies

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Microsoft Speech Technologies are application development tools that allow programmers to create speech-based applications for multiple devices, such as computers, cell phones and PDAs. The technology is used in many programs, including Outlook Voice Access, Windows Speech Recognition and Voice Comm

How to Edit an XP Registry From DOS

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Microsoft Windows XP has been an excellent product for Microsoft, and the Microsoft's registry method of capturing and maintaining configuration information is a part of the XP operating system. There are reasons that you might want to modify the registry, such as deleting old user IDs or enabling

How to Change Pin on Linksys

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Linksys wireless routers are used for home and business networks to give people the ability to surf the web without a hard connection to their internet provider. When you are using a Linksys router, you have the ability to set a PIN or a password to the router. This protects the network from malicio

How to Speed Up the Internet in Windows XP

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There is nothing as frustrating as signing a two-year contract with an Internet service provider for high speed Internet and finding out that the the connection is not nearly as fast as you had hoped it would. You might feel anger at first, thinking that you have been scammed by your internet servic

A Troubleshooting Guide for Slow Performance in Windows Vista

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Windows Vista comes with more performance and visual effect options than its predecessors. However, some Windows Vista settings and general computer maintenance settings may contribute to significant slowdown when using the operating system. Users can effectively address slow Windows Vista performan

How to Use Command Line Parameters in Games

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While games typically are designed to be able to run without any further commands other than a double-click, certain games also have additional options that allow the game to do different things, such as start in a different mode or level, or change preferences before the game starts. Such things ca

How to Verify a Hotmail Email Address

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Typically, users can log in to a remote SMTP server used for sending email and request an account's validity by using the VRFY command. On Microsoft's Hotmail service, this command is disabled and the only response received will be "cannot verify." However, there is a work around since Hotmail lets

How to Repair Windows Photo Gallery

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The Windows Photo Gallery is free software that comes pre-installed with Microsoft operating systems. The program allows you to edit your photos and display them in an online gallery. Due to Windows updates, the photo gallery may not function properly at all times as files become corrupted. If you n

How to Speed Up Virtual Memory 1.5 Times on Vista 64

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The amount of Random Access Memory (RAM) on your computer helps it perform any given task. The more RAM that is available on your computer, the more space your system has to write data to, which keeps your computer's speed relatively efficient. Depending on the amount of system services your compute

How to Run Vista Programs on Windows 7

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While most programs made for older Windows operating system works on newer Windows operating system as well, some programs will not function properly that way. However, Windows 7 has a feature that allows it to run programs made for older Windows operating systems. This feature, which is known as th

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How Can I Remove the Service Pack for Windows Installer?

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The Windows Installer is a specific management system for installing programs on Windows-based operating systems. Sometimes, depending on specific circumstances, such as compatibility issues and corruption issues (bad or infected files), removal of the the service pack the Windows Installer came in

How-to Uninstall Daemon Tools

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Daemon Tools provides you with a "virtual drive" for your CD images. A virtual drive is one that does not physically exist on the machine, but the Windows operating system treats it as if the files are a drive. You can install backup CD images and browse the drive, copying and pasting files from you

How to Access Usenet

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Many people use the terms "Internet" and "the Web" interchangeably, although that is not technically correct. The Web, or hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP), is only one part of the entire internet structure. Email, or simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP), is another part of the internet structure m