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Bios Explained

   Your BIOS is the key to a smooth running system, but what exactly is it, how do you control it and how do you optimise it?

XP's System Restore Explained

By using the System Restore utility in Windows XP it’s possible to go back to a given point in time when everything worked correctly.

Windows AutoRun

What is AutoRun? How does it work? How to disable and enable AutoRun

 

How To Add High-Speed Ports for Turbocharged Peripherals

Install a PCI card in your system to add FireWire or USB 2.0 connections.
 

 
         Windows XP relies on an Internet connection for lots of features. I dig out the hidden settings that make it all work
 
 

Networks, the once proud preserve of the computing elite, can now be found everywhere.

Here are a few tips for dealing with a troublesome Mac.

 
              If you’re trying to fix or trace the route cause of a particular program the best thing to do is use the Support Tools Help which you’ll find on the All Programs menu.
 
 
In this article I will explore various ways of exporting (backing up) and importing (restoring) Registry settings.
 
 
              Backing up your data can be one of the most important things that you do in your IT and/or home life. You never seem to miss something until it is gone.
 
 
 
           The purpose of this article is two-fold. First, to enable you to set up your own home network and share files between your computers, and second to make you comfortable with basic computer networking terminology and practice.

Guide to Installing Windows 98

This is a step-by-step guide to installing Windows98, any version, on a blank hard drive.

Guide to Installing Windows ME

This is a step-by-step guide to installing Windows98, any version, on a blank hard drive.

Windows2000 Upgrade or Not?

Why would you consider upgrading Windows95 or Windows98 with Windows 2000?

Windows2000 Upgrade Install

This is a step-by-step guide to UPGrading from Windows95/98/NT

Windows2000 Multiple Boot Option

             A simple dual-boot scenario, where you have Keep Windows95/98 or NT while adding a Windows 2000 installation is a great way to get started with Windows 2000.

Windows2000 Tweaking the Installation

             Once your PC has rebooted and you feel the glow of success that comes with a good install of an operating system, it's time to bring the operating system's components up to date.

Windows2000 Final Setup

This is a step-by-step guide to installing Windows 2000

Guide to Network Components

The basic network components today are explained here.

Guide to Building a Basic Network

           Building a home or small business network or LAN is one of the simplest tasks when working with PCs. So, do not make it more complicated than it needs.

Windows XP Clean Install

This is a step-by-step guide to installing Windows XP

Reduce XP start times

Start your PC faster by controlling the applications and processes that launch with Windows XP

 Good soundcard advice

You can easily take the audio capabilities of your system to a whole new level.

Create a custom bootable CD-ROM

Create your own custom-made bootable CD-ROM with virus recovery and back-up restoration options

Toggling The Default OS (98/2000)

This article is for users who are dual-booting their machine with Windows 2000 and Windows 98.

 Additional Installation Methods of Windows XP Professional

          This article covers the additional installation methods of Windows XP Professional of over the network installations and automating installations using Windows Setup Manager.

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