How to Install Microsoft Windows XP 2 Pack

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Installing the latest updates from Microsoft is an important part of keeping your computer secure. Microsoft often updates new patches and bugs in the Windows XP operating system software. These updates include security risk patches, software compatibility patches, new software functionality upgrade

Where Is the Windows Key in Explorer?

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Windows computer users may rely on mouse and keyboard shortcuts to perform common tasks more efficiently. The inclusion of the Windows key supports basic shortcuts that allow users to access Windows Explorer, the Start Menu or the desktop.

How to Remove Processes in Windows Task Manager

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In computer terms, "processes" are applications that run on your computer, in the background, as you use it. Processes perform certain functions to assist programs as they operate. Sometimes, you may not want these applications to run in the background since they often consume too much memory. Using

How to Wake on LAN With Ping

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To remotely boot a computer on a network, you'll need a "Wake-On-LAN" supported network adapter. Once the adapter is installed, the computer can be "pinged" from another computer on the network to initiate the boot sequence. A ping is a signal sent from one computer to another and can be sent direc

How to Activate the Sound Device With Windows XP

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There are dozens of different items you can connect to your Windows XP's sound card. Connecting items to your sound card allows you to hear the audio played on your computer system. However, depending on the device you are using on your computer, you may need to adjust a few different settings or in

How to Display the Date

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The default setting in every Microsoft Windows operating system except Windows 7 is to display the current time at the far right of the Windows taskbar. However, most people don't realize that you can display the date along with the time if you modify the display configuration of the taskbar. If you

How to Install "Tie Fighter" on DOSBox

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"Star Wars: Tie Fighter" is a classic space fighter simulation game that lets players fight for the dark side for the first time. The game was originally released on 3.25-inch floppy drives, but later saw a release on CD with enhanced graphics and additional in-game speech. The game is not able to r

How to Copy XP to Another Machine

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Copying the contents of your Windows XP machine to another computer helps to preserve your documents and files, guarding against loss from hardware failure or accidental deletion. Accomplish this by using the Backup utility in the XP operating system to create a full backup of the system, transferri

How to Install DVI to a VGA Adapter

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Many modern video cards supply only Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors. This presents a problem when connecting an analog Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) monitor. However, digital signals from the DVI output can be converted into a VGA port with the use of a DVI-to-VGA adapter. These adapters se

Linux Recovery in Vista

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When you install the Linux operating system on a computer that already has Windows Vista installed on it, both operating systems are setup on the same hard drive as separate utilities. Linux is actually installed inside Windows like any other program. Therefore, if you want to perform a recovery on

How to Clear NVRAM

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Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) is a type of Random Access Memory that can retain information, such as modem parameters and other configuration information, even when your computer is turned off. You may want to clear NVRAM if you have contracted a computer virus that cannot otherwise be c

How to Recover a Windows Product Key

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No matter what version of Windows you are running on your computer, you can recover the product key from the registry. In versions of Windows prior to Windows XP, you can find the key in the registry by using the Registry Editor and searching through the registry. In Windows XP and later editions, t

How to Work With Numbers in jQuery

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The input your users send to jQuery processing pages are sent as string values. You cannot calculate string values, so you must first convert the string to an integer. The "parseInt" function in jQuery statements lets you convert a string input value to an integer, allowing you can add, subtract, mu

How to Restore Your XP to Factory Default

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Windows XP has a function built in to its installation disc called a repair installation. This special type of installation reloads all of the Windows files with the original factory defaults from the CD, but it leaves any user-added data and software alone. This type of installation is helpful for

How to Access a JDBC Driver

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Drivers are applications that promote communication between different software and hardware programs. JDBC drivers allow the Java program to interact with databases. Windows includes the Device Manager utility to help you manage the drivers installed to your computer. Access the JDBC driver to make

How Do I Delete a Windows XP Print Job?

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You may remember a last detail to add to that report after clicking "Print," or maybe you have a stack of documents clogging up your print queue and need to make room for a higher-priority document. Whatever your reason for canceling a print job in Windows XP, you can reverse the decision to print w

How to Reinstall iTunes on XP

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The iTunes application allows you to download and manage music and videos. You may need to reinstall iTunes if files become corrupt or if you have dealt with a virus on your Windows XP system. Downloading and installing the application takes just a few moments.

How to Tell What Version of Windows SharePoint Services You Are Using

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Microsoft SharePoint Services are a wide ranging group of products that are offered to help a work group host websites where coworkers can work on shared documents, gain access to stored information, host blogs and a number of other Web-based applications. Occasionally it may be necessary to downloa

How to Edit a Registry to Allow Access to Install Programs

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Enabling access to install programs through the registry can be accomplished in different ways. The correct method for your system will depend on determining what is prohibiting program installations. Common reasons include a disabled Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI), Group Policy restrictions or p

How to Change an XP Professional Key

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If your Windows XP Professional license key is found to be invalid, you will need to purchase a genuine key from Microsoft. You can change the license key on your copy of Microsoft Windows XP Professional without reinstalling the operating system. You will need to make a change in the system registr