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How to Remove 'Press Any Key' to Boot From a CD
"Press any key to boot from a CD" is a message displayed after starting a computer. It is displayed when you have a Windows operating system installation CD/DVD in the computer's reader. The prompt allows you to start from the CD instead of the operating system. If you want to keep the CD/DVD in the
How to Restore Userinit Registry
The "Userinit" registry value is used to start the user interface on a Windows-based computer. If this registry key is removed or changed by a virus, you must reset the value in your Windows registry editor. Some viruses purposely change this value and redirect to the virus code. If your anti-virus
What Is Windows XP OEM Version?
Microsoft XP OEM version is a copy of Windows XP that comes with certain computers or packaged individually from Microsoft resellers. It is a genuine copy of XP with the same features as the retail version. However, it has a different installation method and a few restrictions.
Lathe and Carbide Bit Installation
Carbide bits are used to shape and form metal on both computer numerical control and manual lathes. In order to perform properly and cut the material accurately, they must be installed properly. The process of installation for both types of machines is very similar, but they use different types of
How to Change an Officejet Drive Letter
When you connect an Officejet printer to a computer, the printer picks the next available letter in the alphabet as the drive letter. For computers with no additional drives installed, this drive letter is usually "D," which comes immediately after the drive letter of the local hard drive, which is
How to Format the Drive for a Clean Install of Windows 7
Formatting your computer's hard drive before installing Windows 7 results in far fewer installation errors. With this in mind, Microsoft implemented a way for you to format partitions on the hard drive using the Windows Command Prompt when you boot up your computer. Using the Command Prompt to forma
How to Enable CHKDSK at Boot Time
The Windows CHKDSK utility has the ability to scan your system and repair bad sectors and system errors. This feature is simple to use on any Windows-based system. If you want to enable the CHKDSK feature to run at boot time, you can adjust the settings using tools that are native to Windows and eac
How to Uninstall "Spy Hunter" Version 3.8.21
"Spy Hunter" version 3.8.21 is a software application distributed by Enigma Inc. to detect and remove spyware or adware from the computer. Spyware is used to collect information on users bits at a time and can also cause internal computer errors or malfunctions. Adware automatically downloads and di
How to Create a Windows Startup Disk
Microsoft has offered the Windows startup disk one last time in the Windows XP operating system. It was a common tool in the Windows 95 through Windows ME years, but technology has advanced. The Windows XP CD installation disk also works as the Windows startup disk. By booting from the Windows XP CD
Disk Cleanup Options
"Cleaning your hard drive" should not be taken literally.Chris Stein/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesProlonged use on any computer leads to inevitable slowdown and shrinking disk space. Your system has to look harder for places to save information, and in many cases when it retrieves...
How to Bypass Access Denied Network Folder XP Home
An error message denying you user access to the network folder on your Windows XP computer can be a frustrating experience. You can resolve this issue by resetting the file permissions and security settings on your computer system, restoring your permissions to default.
Instructions for Uninstalling & Reinstalling Windows XP
The Windows XP operating system can be both uninstalled and reinstalled on your PC using the XP CD. All versions of Windows XP, including Professional, Home, and Media Center Edition, can be removed and reinstalled following the same set of instructions. Any files that you want to keep should be sav
98 Upgrade Requirements
Windows 98 is an operating system developed and released by Microsoft in 1998 as a successor to its massively popular Windows 95 operating system. In order to upgrade your computer from Windows 95 to 98, your computer will need to meet a number of requirements in order for the operating...
How Do I Stop the Blue Screen of Death in Windows Vista?
The "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD) is a term referring to the dark blue error screen that is shown in Windows whenever a serious enough error occurs that it results in an unexpected reboot of the computer. If you are experiencing this problem, you can try a few things to get rid of it and return your
How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Dial-up
Windows XP supports dial-up Internet connections. During a dial-up Internet connection, your computer's modem calls your Internet service provider on a phone line and establishes a connection. Your Internet service provider's server transmits data from the Internet to your computer's modem over the
How to Remove Pinnacle Quickstart From Vista
Pinnacle Studio QuickStart is a reduced-feature version of Pinnacle Studio, a utility for video capture and editing that is included with certain computer video capture devices. If you have decided to use a different video editing program, or have sold your video capture device and no longer need vi
How to Avoid Old Windows Opening on Restart
Some people browse the same folders on their computers nearly every time they use them. For example, a photographer might have a folder filled with digital photos that he or she opens and organizes every day. For this reason, Windows contains a feature that automatically reopens old Windows Explorer
How to Put VLK on XP Home
If you own a pre-manufactured (store-bought) personal computer, you most likely are operating a copy of Windows that is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) version. OEM Windows operating systems are exclusively installed on the PC with which they were manufactured. Copies of Windows known as VL
How to Install Windows XP From a PCMI Device
A personal computer memory card (PCMI) device (also referred to as a Personal Computer Memory Card International Association device) is a portable storage drive on your computer that fits into a PCMI card slot. You slide your storage drive into the PCMI card slot on your computer and Windows will re
How to Use Knoppix to Fix Windows
Using Knoppix (or any Linux distribution) to troubleshoot and repair Windows is a great way to leave the current OS installation untouched and in place while it's being worked on. There are dozens of "Live Linux" programs that you can burn to a DVD or a flash drive to help you troubleshoot and save