The Switch List is how Windows 8 handles switching between open applications. Here’s how to use it.
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A workgroup is a way to share files between Windows XP machines. It’s an ideal way to connect two PCs that are on the same network. Here’s how to set up a workgroup and share files on it.
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INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE means your system can’t access the partition on your hard drive. There are a number of things you can try, in that case.
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STATUS_SYSTEM_PROCESS_TERMINATED is a crash resulting from an error in the user mode subsystem. There are three things you can try to fix it.
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The DATA_BUS_ERROR Blue Screen of Death error has to do with bad memory, either in your system RAM or on your video card. Here’s how to fix it.
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This Blue Screen of Death infographic explains all about this very common error message in Windows.
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There are many instances where you’re going to want to recover a lost Microsoft Word document. Here are numerous methods for doing so.
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When your PC freezes up and displays a blue screen full of error information, this is a Blue Screen of Death or BSoD. It’s important to know more about them.
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Sticky Notes are like a better Notepad application in Windows 7, for those that want their notes on top of the screen at all times.
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PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA means you’ve installed new hardware, perhaps as an upgrade to old hardware, but are continuing to use the old drivers. Here’s how to fix it.
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Remote Desktop Connection allows you to access a home PC from work, or vice-versa. It gives you control of the other PC to move files back and forth, for example.
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The IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error in a Blue Screen of Death is due to a faulty device driver, or a bad Windows service caused by an antivirus or backup application. Find out how to fix it.
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Sometimes Windows will install with generic or wrong video drivers. Here’s how to get the right ones for your card.
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Users of Internet Explorer versions 6 through 9 are at risk of a security breach. Find out more about the problem and how to fix it.
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The error reporting screens that pop up in Windows XP are annoying and not all that useful. Here’s how to turn off all but the most critical ones.