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How to Create a Network Folder in Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7

Nikolai — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:18:27 +0000

Setting up a share network folder in Windows is easy. This tutorial will show you in detail how to setup a network folder in windows. This post is divided according to your operating system. Please scroll down through the sections below according to your appropriate operating system. Windows 7 To share a folder in Windows 7, all you need to do is right click on the folder that you need to share and click on “Properties“. Once you are on the properties window, click on the Read More

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How to Change the Default Directory for “Music” in Windows 7

Nikolai — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:35:00 +0000

Windows 7 has a built in directory for all your music files called “Music“. Ideally this is the folder where you organize all your music so that all your music player softwares can automatically find your music files for you. This is a good thing, however the default location of the “Music” folder is actually located in the same drive/partition as your system files, which in that case imposes a high risk of data loss whenever you encounter system crashes, which is very Read More

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How to Remove the “hi. this is your photo?” Virus?

Nikolai — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:52:30 +0000

A couple of days ago, a new threat has emerged to a lot of MSN users, the “hi. this is your photo?” Virus. Like other virus it enters your system like a trojan horse. It gains your trust and then tricking you to install something in your computer without your knowledge. Before you knew it, your credit card and all other personal information has been stolen! What does this “hi. this is your photo?” Virus do? Well, honestly I don’t know. What I do know is it runs the Read More

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Using Micosoft Office 2010 Beta instead of Microsoft Office 2007 is Not Such a Bad Thing

Nikolai — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:33:39 +0000

Today, computers are being sold with Genuine Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating systems and supposedly included with it is a 90-day trial version of Microsoft Office 2007 which you will activate online at first use. This was an easy task but apparently the trial versions of Office 2007 could no longer be activated instead users are being directed to download Microsoft Office 2010 Beta. Personally, I like Office 2010. You should try it for yourself. I have also provided some articles that Read More

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Windows Photo Gallery for XP by Windows Live

Nikolai — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:00:08 +0000

Windows Photo Gallery is now available for XP. You can download it for free using windows live which also offers the following softwares for download: Messenger, Mail, Writer, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Family Safety and Toolbar. Photo Gallery allows you to easily to transfer your photos and videos from your camera to your PC. You can also share your favorite photos and videos with friends and family.

HP Smart Web Printing

Nikolai — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:24:21 +0000

HP Smart Web Printing makes websites printer friendly. As most of us have experienced most websites are cluttered when you print it, which is due to the fact that most websites are actually not designed for printing. You don't actually get what you see when you print webpages. The HP Smart Web printing application easily and quickly does the job is free and you can download it here. Instructions on how to use the software is also available in the official download page.

Your Privacy is at Risk! Normal Data Deletion on Computers, Phones, etc may Not be Enough!

Nikolai — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:21:55 +0000

Do you have private Photos and Videos in your Phone or Computer which you don’t wish to share to others? or Have you taken a private video/photo and deleted it, thinking it will be safe from leakage? Well, deleting a file using your device’s normal deletion process will not delete it forever. Yes, that is right, traces of that file will still remain in your memory device and it can be used to restore/recover the original file. A lot of people had suffered from this security leak, Read More

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Office has encountered a problem and needs to close.

Nikolai — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:11:51 +0000

Issue: You receive an error message saying something like, “application has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.”" and then the program closes when you run any program by Office 2003. Affected products: Microsoft Office 2003 Application Error Report Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 with Business Contact Manager Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 Solution: 1. Click Start, and Read More

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STOP:c000021A Fatal Error – Windows Will Not Boot or Start

Nikolai — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:35:37 +0000

If you have this particular error message (STOP 0xC000021A Fatal Error) on your Windows XP or Vista computer, then most probably your computer will not start or boot up. Also, most of the boot options will not work anymore. I know you are probably hoping to fix the problem without reinstalling your operating system, however I recommend that you change your focus into How to recover your data, as you will be exerting a lot of effort in trying to fix this and most probably you will end up Read More

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Windows Installer Error 1720 / 1722

Nikolai — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:32:51 +0000

What is Windows Installer? The Windows Installer is a Microsoft service that is responsible for installing softwares as well as uninstalling them. This post focuses more on issues encountered by the Windows installer service and what should be done whenever problems are encountered. If the windows installer service is stopped/damaged you will get an error message saying, “Windows Installer Error 1720 / 1722,” every time you try to install or uninstall a certain software. You Read More

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Installing HP Full Feature Print and Scan Software and Driver into Windows 7

Nikolai — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:30:24 +0000

Issue: Installing your HP printer or Scanner to your new Windwos 7 OS. Cause: Like everybody else, we are still new to the new Microsoft OS and navigating through the new system may be confusing. Also there are still no full feature software available for Windows 7 for HP products. But technically, I would probably recommend installing a windows vista 64bit full feature software and driver as it may work. (If you have tried it, pelase let us knwo if it was successful or not). Solution: As of Read More

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Windows 7 installation Invalid Drive

Nikolai — Sun, 10 May 2009 03:04:18 +0000

This is a common problem during installation with Windows operating systems. With a particular error message stating the Error code # 1327 and the message Invalid drive [letter]. This issue has occurred on Windows XP, Vista and now, even Windows 7′s Beta Version! I believe that the solution for this would still be the same with Vista and XP. Just refer to this article: Invalid Drive During Installation Vista XP & Windwos 7. Read More

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Windows Vista Compatibility Checker

Nikolai — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:18:02 +0000

The Windows Vista Compatibility Checker is free online service aimed at clearing whatever confusion about Windows Vista software and harware compatibility. If your product is included in the list of vista compatible devices, then it is important to know that this tool can actually check if you have the latest software/driver installed on your computer. Direct link to your products latest softwares and drivers are provided exclusively by their corresponding manufacturer, allowing you to easily Read More

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The Connected Printer Does Not Support Wireless Networking

Nikolai — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:32:19 +0000

This is particular problem with the following HP Photosmart All-in-One’s: HP Photosmart C4500 Series: HP Photosmart C4580 All-in-One Printer HP Photosmart C4583 All-in-One Printer HP Photosmart C4585 All-in-One Printer HP Photosmart C4599 All-in-One Printer The Error Message appears everytime you install it on a wireless network. The connected printer does not support wireless networking. Cause: Basically, the printers above is unlike other HP all-in-ones. They do not have Wireless Read More

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Cannot Rename Folders in Vista

Nikolai — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:29:00 +0000

Issue: You are not able to rename folders in vista. There is also an error message that say, “The file or folder does not exist.” This is a bug that may apply to the following operating systems: Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Read More

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Cant Delete System File in Vista and Windows 7

Nikolai — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:44:00 +0000

The reason why you cannot delete system file in Vista/Windows 7 is because you do not own those files, even if you are an administrator. By default, it is owned by the TrustedInstaller service. To overcome this problem, all you have to do is change the ownership of the file to your user account. I must say that this is a long process to do. Luckily, a Vista hack has been featured at howtogeek that adds a “Take Ownership” option on the right click menu. All you need to do is Read More

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How to Check for Corrupted and Missing System Files for Windows Stability

Nikolai — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:16:00 +0000

Issue: Do you know that over time your system files may change from its original version, even if it is a protected file? Unfortunately, despite of windows’ attemp to protect these files, there are several reason why your computer’s security is compromised. It may be due to a malware that has found a way to to discretely insert itself into your system files giving it the authority to spy on you at will. Luckily we have a solution for this potential threat. This applies to the Read More

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Can’t Change Internet Explorer’s Home Page

Nikolai — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:29:00 +0000

Cant change Internet Explorer’s homepage? No matter how hard you try, it seems impossible to change you Internet Exporer’s homepage? To resolve this problem, we must dig deep into your system’s registry. There may be two possible causes of this issue, and I am going to show you how to fix each one of them. If you have just installed or upgraded/downgraded to explorer7 your homepage will be set to “http://runonce.msn.com/runonce3.aspx?” and it will ask you to Read More

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How to Install the Latest HP All in One Software

Nikolai — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:58:00 +0000

What version of Hp’s all in one full feature software are you using? The latest software for HP “all in one” is the version 12, unfortunately it is only available for selected products. If you are satisfied with your current version or if your current version is working perfectly, I highly recommend not to update because you risk your HP software to not work at all. This tutorial is for troubleshooting purposes only. Here’s the scenario,what if you are having problems Read More

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Remotely Control your Computer with Radmin 3.3 Remote Control Software

Nikolai — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:09:00 +0000

Do you know that you can remotely control your computer from anywhere in the world? All you need is a fast and secure software and a reasonably fast Internet connection. With Radmin 3.3 Remote Control Software you can control your business’ computers from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re on a cruise in paradise or simply spending time with your family, it doesn’t matter! You can take control of your business anytime anywhere! It is fast and secure! The cost of this Read More

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