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Clean up your system tray with these quick tips
Insight Whether your machine is running low on system resources or you just like an organized desktop, you may want to clean out your system tray.
How to recover a hijacked IE
Insight Learn how to remove malicious code and regain control over Internet Explorer.
Tags: Hacking, Web browsers
Eradicate Windows XP shutdown problems
Insight Windows XP has a few that occur often enough to cause user frustration. Find out what they are and how to fix them.
Use AutoRuns to gain insight into your Windows Server 2003's inner workings
Techguide The AutoRuns utility in Windows Server 2003 can present a complete list of every program and executable for troubleshooting or reference purposes.
Be aware of this Windows registry vulnerability
Techguide Jonathan Yarden tells you about a new-found vulnerability in the Windows registry, and the steps you can take to protect your systems.
Tags: Security, Security Management
Fight an Internet Explorer hijacking with these tips
Insight When a client's Internet Explorer defaulted to a pornographic Web site, this TechRepublic member turned to the Technical Q&A for help.
Win98 upgrade clashes with Toshiba laptop utilities, calls for fresh start
Insight Lingering files that conflict with OS upgrades can be aggravating obstacles. Try starting from scratch with a clean hard drive and a fresh install to clear up any problems. For the bold, editing the Registry is the only other alternative.
Use XP's Prefetch feature to improve system performance
Insight Discover an XP feature that you can adjust to squeeze more performance out of your workstation.
Copy folders and files with Windows 2000 Pro's context menu
Techguide If you regularly move and copy folders or files to a specific folder and want to be able to do so through the item's context menu, you can add commands to the context menu for that purpose.
Use Windows NT's System Policy Editor to keep users from changing settings
Techguide Windows NT users can typically change their background, desktop, Start menu, and other preferences whenever they want. However, administrators sometimes need to prevent users from changing these settings, such as on public kiosk and library computers.
Troubleshoot unbootable PCs
Techguide Whether you're combating virus damage, corrupted registry files or other boot issues, Winternals' ERD Commander 2005 is often the right tool for the job.
Tips to correct IntelliMouse conflicts in XP
Insight When an IntelliMouse product replaces an older mouse in a WinXP environment, a number of problems can crop up. Take a walk through the registry jungle and find out specific keys you need to delete for the IntelliMouse to work.
Tips for resolving MS-DOS Compatibility Mode problems on PCI IDE controllers
Insight A Windows 98/Me computer running in MS-DOS Compatibility Mode uses the old (and slow) real-mode drivers. But finding out what's preventing the protected-mode drivers from loading is time-consuming. This article cuts to the chase.
Bypass Windows 98's never-ending defrag operation
Insight Greg Shultz shares on how to get around a stalled defrag operation in Win98.
Tags: Windows 98
Migrate to a new PC with Windows XP
Insight Windows XP drastically improves the migration process, yet there are still a few eccentricities you should be ready for. This article lets you know how to prepare both the old system and the new for migration.
