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Maintaining and Troubleshooting

Learn how to troubleshoot common and not-so-common Windows problems with these resources.
Low Disk Space - How To Disable Low Disk Space Checks In Windows Vista
Are those low disk space warnings in Windows Vista annoying you? Would you like to speed up Windows Vista a little? Find out how to easily turn off the low disk space warnings.
Top 7 Ways to Speed Up Your Computer
Everyone knows that Windows computers can sometimes slow down over time. Learn five ways you can improve the performance of your Windows computer.
Stop Programs from starting on Windows boot
Learn how to prevent programs from starting automatically when you boot your Windows computer.
Speed Up Windows XP by Adjusting the Visual Effects
Windows XP provides a number of interesting visual effects like animated windows and fading menus. These effects, however, can slow down your computer. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to customize the visual effects to match your preferences and performance needs.
Backup and Restore Data in Windows Vista
A visual, step-by-step tutorial to illustrate how to backup and restore data in Microsoft Windows Vista.
Check for Spyware and Adware
Spyware and Adware can slow down your computer and they pose a security threat. Learn how to detect and delete the spyware and adware on your computer.
How To Change the Start Menu Power Button Action in Windows Vista
By default, Windows Vista sets the start menu power button to sleep mode. Save yourself some time and energy by configuring the power button to do just that - power down your PC.
Scan Your Hard Disk
Problems like power outages and computer crashes can cause damage to your system files. Windows provides a utility called scandisk that will automatically detect and fix much of the damage, improving your system's performance in the process.
How To Find the Windows Vista Product Key Code
The Windows Vista product key code can be difficult to locate. You need your Windows Vista key code to reinstall Windows Vista so follow these simple steps to locate the key.
Video - How to defragment a PC's Hard Drive
Is your computer running a little slower than it used to? It's possible you just need to degragment your PC's hard drive and make your computer's memory more efficiently organized.
Removing a Program
Learn how to uninstall or remove a software program from your Windows computer.
Defragmenting Your Hard Drive
Follow these steps to defragment the hard drive in your Windows XP computer.
How To Disable Low Disk Space Checks In Windows Vista
Are those low disk space warnings in Windows Vista annoying you? Would you like to speed up Windows Vista a little? Find out how to easily turn off the low disk space warnings.

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