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How To Reseat Expansion Cards
Sometimes simply reseating an expansion card - like a PCI card - can fix many issues. Reseating a card simply means removing and reinserting the card. The first step is to open your case.
How To Install a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Installing a wireless keyboard and mouse couldn't be more simple. This is a quick installation with no tools required.
How to Boot to Windows XP Safe Mode With Command Prompt
Starting your computer in Windows XP Safe Mode with Command Prompt can help you perform advanced diagnostics and solve many serious problems, especially when starting normally is not possible.
How to Start in Safe Mode in Windows XP
Starting your computer in Windows XP Safe Mode can help you diagnose and solve many serious problems, especially when starting normally is not possible.
How to Start in Safe Mode in Windows Vista
Starting your computer in Windows Vista Safe Mode can help you diagnose and solve many serious problems, especially when starting normally is not possible.
How To Start Windows 7 in Safe Mode
A complete tutorial on how to start Windows 7 in Safe Mode. Starting Windows 7 in Safe Mode can help diagnose and solve many serious problems.
How To Perform a Startup Repair in Windows 7
A tutorial for completing a Windows 7 Startup Repair. Running a Startup Repair is a good first troubleshooting step if Windows 7 isn't starting properly.
How To Clean Install Windows 7 (Part 1 of 3)
A Windows 7 clean install tutorial with screenshots and full instructions. A clean install of Windows 7 is often the best way to install Windows 7.
How To Perform a New Installation of Windows 7 - Part 1 of 2
If you're planning on installing Windows 7 on a new, empty hard drive then this guide is for you. Follow these easy to understand steps to install Windows 7. Part 1 of 2.
How To Perform a Startup Repair in Windows Vista
The Startup Repair tool in Windows Vista replaces important operating system files that might be damaged or missing. Startup Repair is an easy diagnostic and repair tool to use when Windows Vista fails to start properly.
How To Remove Passwords Using PC Login Now
Complete guide to using PC Login Now. PC Login Now is an easy, super-fast Windows password removal/deleting tool.
How To Remove Passwords Using Offline NT Password & Registry Editor
A complete tutorial, with screenshots, on how to use Offline NT Password & Registry Editor to remove or delete a Windows password.
Step by Step Guide to Burning an ISO File to a Disc
A complete tutorial on burning an ISO image file to a CD, DVD, or BD disc using Free ISO Burner. All steps have screenshots and clear instructions.
How To Find Product Keys Using Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder
A complete tutorial on using Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder to find product keys and serial numbers for Windows and other software.
How To Enter Windows XP Recovery Console
A tutorial on entering Windows XP Recovery Console. You'll have to enter Recovery Console if you want to do advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP.
How To Perform a Windows XP Repair Install (Part 2 of 2)
Step 11: Configure the workgroup or domain settings.
How To Perform a Windows XP Repair Install (Part 1 of 2)
A tutorial on how to repair Windows XP by completing a Repair Install. Repairing Windows XP this way will fix damaged files but will keep other data.
How To Recover Passwords Using Ophcrack LiveCD
A complete tutorial with screenshots on using Ophcrack LiveCD v2.3.1 (Ophcrack 3.3.1) to crack a Windows password.
How To Clean a Mouse
A tutorial on how to clean a computer mouse. Keeping your mouse clean will ensure that it moves smoothly and lasts as long as the rest of your PC.
A Tour Inside Your PC
The wires and circuitry inside of a computer can seem like a complicated mess. Knowing how it all fits together can bring some sense to it all.
Disable Automatic Restart From the Advanced Boot Options Menu in Windows Vista
Windows Vista will automatically restart your PC after experiencing a Blue Screen of Death. Learn how to disable the automatic restart on system failure option via the Advanced Boot Options menu.
Disable Automatic Restart From the Advanced Boot Options Menu in Windows 7
Windows 7 will automatically restart on a Blue Screen of Death. Learn how to disable the automatic restart on system failure option via the Advanced Boot Options menu - without having to enter Windows 7!
How To Start Windows 7 Using Last Known Good Configuration
A complete tutorial on starting Windows 7 using Last Known Good Configuration. LKGC is a good first step when Windows 7 won't start.
How To Open a Computer Case
A complete walk-through, including screenshots, on how to open a computer case. You have to open the computer case to work inside the PC.
Change the Boot Order in BIOS
Detailed tutorial on how to change the boot order in BIOS. A change to the boot sequence will change the order in which devices are booted from.