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Hi I’m a PC and I have seen all the commercials and read all the jokes. Before you laugh again, I want to remind you that it’s because of me and the 4-eyed Microsoft guy, that many of you even have a job, especially the millions of you ‘pencil dicks’ working in the technology industry.

The Windows registry is the master database that maintains all of the information about your computer’s hardware, software, operating system settings, user profiles, security, and more. As far as databases go, the registry has a tendency to become bloated and easily subjected to data integrity errors.

The death of Windows XP may have been greatly exaggerated. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the company could re-evaluate its plans to phase out Windows XP by June 30, if customers demand that it stick around. So far, they have not. “XP will hit an end-of-life. We have announced one. If customer feedback varies, we  [ Read More ]

Create a Password Reset Disk in XP

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Create a Password Reset Disk in XP: Microsoft has enhanced security features in XP including the the ability to create a floppy diskette to recover your password in case it is forgotten.

Windows XP

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Windows XP represents the next version of the Microsoft Windows operating system, beyond Windows 2000 and Windows Millennium. Windows XP is the end result of combining the strengths of Windows 2000 (Standards-Based Security, Manageability and Reliability) with the best features of Windows 98 and Windows ME (Plug and Play, Easy-To-Use User Interface, and Innovative Support  [ Read More ]

John’z Windows XP Tips

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he tips listed in the various sections below will help you solve your XP problems. If by chance you have a tip and want to share it with others please feel free to send it to me and I will include it along with your name in the Windows XP Tips section.