Although Microsoft XP Professional and Home editions share the same common core code, there are fundamental differences that differentiate the two operating systems. The right version for you depends on your specific needs.......[Read More]

The Task Manager is a system utility included in all versions of the Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Server operating system since the release of Windows NT 4.0. The application provides users with information about open applications, running processes, processor performance, network activity and mo......[Read More]

Microsoft offers programs that are targeted towards the needs of specific users.Man Using Laptop at Home image by evillager from Fotolia.comWindows XP, which is manufactured by the Microsoft Corporation, offers a number of operating programs that can be used in conventional desk top.........[Read More]

Altiris software is computer management software that can help home networks and computers back up and restore computer data and images. The ghost boot disk allows you to restore a saved computer image from a USB drive. Using the device may take a lot of time to install and run, but the process is e......[Read More]

Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP come with a variety of games pre-installed. These games usually include one or more solitaire games, chess, Mahjong and Minesweeper. If these games do not show in the Programs menu under "Games," the feature may be turned off. Turning them back on on......[Read More]

Windows Media Center is a program that allows you to watch television programs and DVDs, listen to music or view photos and pictures on your computer. The program is user-friendly and the look of it can be adjusted slightly to your preferences. The background is blue by default, but there are two al......[Read More]

PrintMaster 2011 Platinum or Express allows you to make professional-looking projects, like invitations, greeting cards and calendar pages. The software comes with a variety of colorful backgrounds, clip art, borders and templates. Once you have purchased a copy of PrintMaster from the Broderbund we......[Read More]

The Windows operating system allows you to compress the files on your drive to conserve disk space. In some situations, this compression process will compress files required for the operating system to boot. Files that are compressed must be decompressed prior to execution. Since the operating syste......[Read More]

Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) for Windows XP Service Pack 3 validates the version of Windows installed in your computer. WGA proves to be very annoying with many notifications and pop-ups. Fortunately, you can uninstall or disable the program in a way that will not harm your computer. The fix inv......[Read More]

When Microsoft releases a new version of its Windows operating system, it releases two distinct types of the major editions: the upgrade version for computers that have the previous version of Windows installed already and the full version is for those that don't.......[Read More]

Although Windows Vista includes a few default programs and features, you can manually install other programs you want to use. Installed programs can perform different functions depending on your interests and needs. According to Microsoft, how you add a program depends on where the installation file......[Read More]

Uxtheme.dll is a Windows Dynamic Link Library file that controls the application of Windows themes. Specifically, this file tests Windows themes prior to their implementation to ensure that they are created by Microsoft. If they aren't, uxtheme.dll blocks the installation. However, several third-par......[Read More]

Netflix is a website hosting thousands of television shows and movies you can stream to your computer or gaming device with a subscription. The PlayStation 3 supports high-definition video and 7.1 audio, making it ideal for watching movies. To use Netflix on the PlayStation 3, you need an Internet c......[Read More]

The Sonic RecordNow software allows you to duplicate CDs and DVDs right from your PC. The software also allows you to transfer music from CDs to your computer and MP3 players. The Sonic RecordNow software is not free. You will have to pay to install it, unless you are using an HP or Compaq computer ......[Read More]

Users of Microsoft's Windows XP operating system may wish to create a bootable disk. Once created, the CD may be used to boot the operating system on any computer containing a CD-ROM drive and the Windows XP operating system. In creating the XP CD, users will need to download several files, includin......[Read More]

Microsoft discussed Windows 10 at its Build show today, and said it envisions its new operating system on 1 billion devices by 2018.......[Read More]

A number of methods exist for Windows XP to identify what kind of AMD CPU you have.cpu 9 image by Robert Molnar from Fotolia.comThere are a number of ways to get Windows XP to detect what kind of AMD processor you have installed in your computer. If none of these work, then your processor.........[Read More]

One of the ways that you can make Windows Vista operating system boot up more quickly is by removing unnecessary programs from its Startup Menu. There are many background programs that are set to be loaded at startup, and removing them will not effect the functioning of the Vista operating system. I......[Read More]

Microsoft Windows is a popular and market-commanding operating system, allowing users to work with and create files in a graphic setting and run many applications not available on other platforms. At times, the files required to run the operating system may cause errors that are unrecoverable and ma......[Read More]

Although Bluetooth is a name brand, the technology these devices use has become synonymous with wireless devices that connect to electronics like computers and cell phones. Some of the Bluetooth devices you can use with computers include wireless mice, wireless keyboards and wireless head sets. Most......[Read More]