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How to Make a 3.5 Disk Boot in Win98 SE
Many computers running the Windows 98 operating system are unable to boot from an optical disk. For this reason, the floppy drive is an integral part of the computer, used for everything from setting the computer up to troubleshooting problems that occur. Creating a 3.5-inch floppy boot disk ensures
I. M. Wright's Hard Code
Microsoft Insider Eric Brechner publishes the columns that he wrote for nearly a decade about and for internal Microsoft reading. The best practices that made Microsoft great are analyzed and sometimes criticised.
How to Connect Windows XP Home Edition to a Domain
Windows XP Home cannot join a domain the way that Windows XP Professional can. Windows XP Home cannot use the central user database, group policy or other features that are available when using domains in Windows XP Professional. If you are using a copy of Windows XP Home in a Windows XP Professiona
How to Install Virtual PC Software
Virtual PC is a wonderful application that allows you to install other operating systems on your computer without removing or changing your current operating system. The operating systems run in a virtual environment. This is great for testing features of new operating systems before upgrading or
How to Upgrade Windows Home to Pro
To upgrade from Windows XP Home to Windows XP Professional, you will have to do a fresh installation of the operating system. The correct way of upgrading from your current operating system to Windows XP Professional requires the installation CD.
How to Upgrade to Windows Pro
You can upgrade to the professional version of Windows with the "Upgrade Anytime" feature. You can download the upgrade from Microsoft's website instantly, without having to wait for the installation discs in the mail. Upgrade to Professional by visiting the Microsoft website, purchasing the upgrade
How to Retrieve Software on a Windows Partition
The Windows operating system is capable of reading a fair variety of file systems. When drives are partitioned, the individual partitions are then formatted using the appropriate file system. Windows is capable of reading NTFS and FAT32 partitions, the two most popular file systems currently in use.
How to Mute Certain Windows
Your speakers' volume controls do not offer selective muting, which means muting windows is an all-or-nothing proposition. However, Windows 7 offers a volume mixer, which not only allows individualized volume controls, but also allows you to selectively mute windows. This means you can keep your bac
How to Reinstall the .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 is an application framework within Microsoft Windows. It is often used in conjunction within Microsoft programming languages, such as Visual C++ .NET and Visual C# .NET, as it allows for programming language interoperability. To reinstall .NET Framework 1.1, you need to
How to Find the Product Key for Windows XP Home OEM Mobile
A Microsoft Windows operating system requires a product key for activation before you can install and run the program. Operating systems like Windows XP Mobile are distributed by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to users with unique product keys for each installation disc. These product key
How to Reopen a DOS Window
The Windows operating system includes an MS-DOS prompt option. You can employ the MS-DOS prompt to execute commands, configure a computer and review network settings. To reopen an MS-DOS window, you can open the window from the Accessories program group or use the cmd command shortcut in the main me
How Do I Manually Add a Network to My XP Home Edition Windows?
Most of the time, Windows XP Home Edition will automatically detect a wireless or wired Internet network that you are working with. However, sometimes this will not happen. In these situations you'll have to manually add the network to Windows XP's memory. To do this, you'll use a utility called the
How to Upgrade Windows 95
Windows 95 is a relatively older version of the Windows operating system. If you are running Windows 95 on a computer and want to upgrade it to a new version of Windows, you can do so by upgrading it to Windows 2000. This process involves some work, so you should reserve plenty of time to to perform
How to Stop a PC From Waking in Sleep Mode in Windows 7
Sleep mode places your computer into a suspended state which saves power but allows you to quickly resume full function of your computer. Sometimes you may notice your computer waking up from sleep mode without any input from you. When this happens, connected hardware is most likely the culprit, alt
What to Do If Chkdsk Won't Complete
Chkdsk is a computer utility program to keep your system above par. It is maddening when it won't complete its work sometimes. Be assured you have alternate computer features that will help you get back on track.
How to Repair a Windows Mail Profile
Windows Mail is the default email client for Windows Vista and above. Your user profile for Windows Mail is directly associated with your Windows profile. So if for some reason your Windows profile gets corrupt, it will affect your Windows Mail profile. While there is no direct way to fix a corrupt
Directions for Reinstalling Vista on the Computer
Developed and marketed by the Microsoft corporation, Windows Vista was presented as a dramatic step up for Windows operating systems. System slowing size and security problems, however, undercut the the new platform and many consumers chose to abandon Vista. Vista did take steps forward though, so m
How to Replace an Aluminum Window With PVC
Aluminum windows were once the new thing. Not so anymore. If you have old aluminum windows in your house, and you're looking for a more modern alternative, vinyl or PVC windows are more efficient, lighter, and easier to install. As with all replacement windows as of 2011, they come pre-hung in their
How to Troubleshoot an XP Installation
Windows XP is an operating system that was released by Microsoft in October 2001. In order to use XP, you have to upgrade from an older edition of Windows such as 95 or 98. During the installation process, you may encounter problems upgrading. Fortunately, many can be solved using troubleshooting te
How to Change the Appearance of the Windows Taskbar
Microsoft's Windows Taskbar feature is available on most-recent operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista and 7. Taskbar brings order to chaos when you are multitasking between programs, and many boxes or windows are open on the desktop at once. The taskbar also serves as a starting point when