Category : Microsoft Software & solutions : Technology
How to Add a Program to the Start Menu
The Start Menu in the Windows operating system is a shortcut to many of the computer's programs, utilities and system settings. If you add a program to this menu, you can gain a quick shortcut to open the software with just a few clicks of your mouse, instead of having to dig through folders to find
How to Run a Checksum
Internet users often download files and applications from the internet for various uses. There are many dangers associated with downloading a file from a website, even from a trusted one. An installation file may be corrupt, causing you problems on your computer when the program is installed. Comput
How to Repair Windows XP Using Slipstream
A slipstream, or slipstreamed disc, is simply a Windows XP disc that already includes the service packs released after the original version of Windows XP was placed on sale. Using a slipstreamed disc, perform all the basic functions that you can perform with a normal Windows XP disc, including perfo
What Is the Vsutil.Dll Error?
Vsutil.Dll error is an error you may occasionally see when trying to uninstall the Windows firewall ZoneAlarm. Vsutil.Dll is one of the dynamic link library, or DLL, files used by ZoneAlarm and also by the ZoneAlarm uninstaller.
How to Configure a Serial Interface
Serial communication connections through "comm" ports are required for configuring devices such as network routers and switches, point of sale devices, and electronics and other scientific equipment. Many applications that make use of comm ports include a feature to automatically configure the port
How to Add Drives to My Windows 7 Media Center
Windows Media Center is your central hub for media files on your Windows 7 computer. By default, Windows Media Center locates any media files in your Windows pictures, video or music libraries, which can be a collection of several folders on your computer. To add more media files to Windows Media Ce
How to Fix Corrupt Ntfs.Sys Without a Windows Disk
A missing or corrupt Ntfs.Sys file will cause various error messages in Windows. The common way to fix this is to run a repair using the original Windows disk. If your disk is missing, it may be possible to fix a corrupt Ntfs.Sys without a Windows disk, assuming you can still log in to Windows.
How to Install XP on a Toshiba Tecra
Computers from the Toshiba Tecra line of laptops can install and run the Windows XP operating system provided that they meet the minimum system requirements. Your Toshiba Tecra laptop must have a processor that runs at least 233 MHz. XP also requires your laptop to have a minimum of 64 MB of RAM, a
Uninstall Error 1606
Uninstalling programs from Microsoft Windows is generally a straightforward process. Sometimes, however, the process can become muddled. It can quickly escalate into a frustrating experience when Windows gives you error message after error message. The 1606 error message refers to a supposed error i
How to Reinstall a TCP/IP Driver
Internet Protocol or TCP/IP is used for remote and local network-based communication. TCP is the transport layer of the protocol, which is responsible for the communication between applications on a computer. IP is the Internet layer, which is responsible for the physical communication of computers
How to Set Up an ISO CD for Windows XP
ISO files are used when copying CDs, DVDs or other important groups of files containing complex file structures. ISO files contain a complete replication of the original file group as a whole, which allows for accurate reproduction of complex data. Windows XP does not natively contain software to cr
How to Update Microsoft Windows
Microsoft regularly releases updates for its Windows operating system. Updates for Windows are installed using Windows Update. By default, Windows Update automatically checks for your computer and installs them or reminds you to install updates. You can also update Microsoft Windows manually using t
How to Setup Concerto With CentOS
Concerto is an online database and software collection. It is designed to work with AutoCAD and Microsoft Project. CentOS is a RedHat based Linux distribution. Although running Concerto on CentOS can be done without issue through Firefox or another web browser you have installed, AutoCAD and MS Proj
How to Fix Runtime Error 424 in Visual Basic 6.0
In Visual Basic 6.0, Runtime Error 424 occurs if a component of the program is not being correctly sent to the server. This is related to references in the program. Within the programming language, a reference being made to another part of the program may be incorrect such as using a Normal Variable
How to Create a Photoshow
Advances in the technology associated with digital photography has led to an increase in popularity of personal photography and image sharing. Beyond the cameras themselves, comprehensive software allows for the manipulation of even the most amateur photos into photos suitable for framing. Creating
How to Download Naruto Mugen
"Naruto Mugen" is a popular Japanese animated series centered on various warrior characters who battle and complete quests. There is also a fighting game called "Naruto Mugen" based on the television series where players can battle with various characters from the show. It's free to download and eas
How Does a Person Test Their Computer To Determine What Direct X Version They Have?
Direct X is a release of application programming interfaces. The computer uses these files mainly for gaming and other multiple media files. It is important to keep these files up to date so your multimedia applications continue to work properly. Software will normally come with a list of requiremen
How to Copy Data From a USB Dongle
Copying information from a USB dongle or a flash USB drive is much like copying files between two hard drives or from a CD or DVD to a hard drive. Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X even feature easy keyboard shortcuts that make copying files off USB drives or USB dongles straightforward and easy.
How to Upgrade the OCX on Windows XP
OCX, otherwise known as ActiveX, refers to a control method that allows you to increase the download speed for multimedia files, in addition to increasing the overall security of those downloads. Updating the ActiveX version on Windows XP is a fairly straightforward affair. ActiveX versions are read