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- Save your sanity with these fixes for Windows XP multimedia annoyances
- When it comes to multimedia appliances, there is probably nothing as versatile as the personal computer. However, there is probably no appliance as annoying as a multimedia PC running Microsoft Windows XP. This chapter excerpt from Fixing Windows XP Annoyances: How to Fix the Most Annoying Things About the Windows...
- Tags: annoyance, computer, Fixing Windows XP Annoyances, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Most Annoying Things About, multimedia, O'Reilly Media Inc., operating system, PC, TechRepublic Inc., Web, Web site
- Download resources 2006-04-21
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- Save your sanity with these fixes for Windows XP multimedia annoyances
- This chapter excerpt from Fixing Windows XP Annoyances: How to Fix the Most Annoying Things About the Windows OS shows you how to fix the most annoying multimedia problems; problems that are probably all too familiar to you. When it comes to multimedia appliances, there...
- Tags: Multimedia, Microsoft Windows XP, O'Reilly Media Inc., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Book chapters 2006-04-21
- Maximize the Performance of Windows XP
- Here is an in-depth 62-page chapter from the O'Reilly book Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition. It contains a collection of "tips, secrets, and solutions" that administrators can use to improve Windows XP and overcome some of its idiosyncrasies.The second edition of the book includes updated information on Windows...
- Tags: Performance, O'Reilly Media Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software
- Book chapters 2005-02-12
- Maximize the Performance of Windows XP
- Here is an in-depth 62-page chapter from the O'Reilly book Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition. It contains a collection of "tips, secrets, and solutions" that administrators can use to improve Windows XP and overcome some of its idiosyncrasies.The second edition of the book includes updated information on Windows...
- Tags: performance, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Annoyances, administrator, idiosyncrasy, Service Pack 2
- Download resources 2005-02-12
- Top 10 Windows Vista annoyances
- Do you share some of these same Vista peeves? What else would you add to the annoyances column--and what features do you think qualify as benefits and improvements?
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), JodyGilbert
- Discussion threads 2007-03-27
- Disable Page Annoyances (zip)
- Disable Page Annoyances removes various Web page annoyances, including floating/banner ads, mouse restrictions, exit confirmations/pop-ups, tricks to hide URLs, tracking components in hyperlinks, and blinking/moving text styles. All major functions categories can be autostarted independently with independent autostart exclusion lists.
- Tags: Annoyance, Mouse, Mice, Hardware, Peripherals
- Software downloads 2005-11-15
- Mac Annoyances: iPod Annoyances
- The iPod has changed the way people listen to music. For many, the iPod is the main reason to use iTunes. With an iPod, the user can carry around their own personal radio station, playing the music they prefer, without the interruption of commercials and annoying jocks. The appeal of...
- Tags: Annoyance, Apple Macintosh, Apple iPod, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics
- Book chapters 2004-11-11
- FIXING Windows XP Annoyances: Wireless and Networking
- A network connects two or more computers, allowing users to exchange files, collaborate on projects, share printers, share an Internet connection, and more. All one needs to set up a network is a broadband connection for the Internet part, one or two hundred dollars' worth of equipment, and a little...
- Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, O'Reilly Media Inc., Internet, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- Book chapters 2006-03-01
- Widows XP fails to boot
- Hi I have a Toshiba Satellite A45-S151.The system with origional HDD will not boot, choose either safe mode or normal the same result.In safe mode it stops after the linewindowssystem32driversMup.sysIn normal mode the white progress band goes across the screen the the scree blanks and nothing else happens.In both cases...
- Tags: hard drive, HDD, richard_barsby@..., Widows XP, windows
- Q&A 2005-03-26
- Maximize the Performance of Windows XP or Not
- I hate to start my posting with a flame, but sometimes you just have to do it...I was shocked to see a inaccurate posting like the excerpt from "Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks" posted on TR. There is no excuse for "experts" publishing "tweaks and tips" that simply don't...
- Tags: feedback, je@..., Maximize, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, performance, tweaks bad advice
- Discussion threads 2006-01-04
- Excel ANNOYANCES: Formula ANNOYANCES
- Transforming the data in the worksheets using formulas is what Excel does best. What could be annoying about that? Lots! Take one horrible example: consider what happens when one creates a formula in one cell and copy it to another cell. If one doesn't build the formula just right, the...
- Tags: Formula, Cell, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software
- Book chapters 2004-12-08
- Troubleshoot Windows XP and Windows applications
- This sample chapter, taken from Leo Laporte's PC Help Desk, discusses how to troubleshoot Windows XP and Windows applications. The chapter covers the following topics:Fixing Startup / Shutdown ProblemsUsing Control PanelUsing Device ManagerUsing the Windows XP Hardware TroubleshooterOther Windows Diagnostic, Reporting, and Repair ToolsKeeping Windows Healthy with Service Packs and...
- Tags: Leo Laporte, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Update, PC, service pack, spyware, help desk, Microsoft Windows XP, tool, Windows application
- Download resources 2006-04-14
- Home Networking Annoyances: File-Sharing Annoyances
- One of the most common activities of network users is accessing files across the network. Sometimes one needs to move or copy files from one computer to another, and sometimes one needs to use files on another computer when one is working in a software application. This paper discusses some...
- Tags: Annoyance, Network, Home Networking, O'Reilly Media Inc., File-sharing, Peer To Peer (P2P), Internet
- Book chapters 2005-01-24
- Explorer Default Folder
- How can I change my windows explorer so that it opens to the last folder opened instead of the default My Documents folder?If you run Windows XP, you can at least change the login behaviour of Windows Explorer: Go to Windows Explorer - Tools - Options - View and...
- Tags: EXPLORER, Microsoft Windows, rags@..., window, windows
- Q&A 2005-09-06
- dell latitude c400 with XP - Drivers?
- HI, I have just upgraded my Dell c400 from win 2000 to windows XP professionale and have it running pretty wel except for 2 annoyances.1)I can't seem to find a driver that will run the internal modem on xp, i know i can use a pcmcia card but was wondering...
- Tags: Modems, davidclift@..., Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2007-10-28
- Fixing a faulty XP repair
- I am in big trouble as an XP newbie. I tried doing a repair of my XP Pro system, not realizing I got the XP home edition CD! Now the computer gets stuck saying the file C:/windows/system32/config/system is corrupt or doesn't exist. Is there a way to revert the process...
- Tags: lujesa@..., Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2007-07-28
- How Windows start up logo can be edited
- Can any body tell me that how Windows Xp startup logo can be edited, customized or changed. Or if someone can identify the file (.dll or any) which contains this logo. I'm talking about that logo which comes in between BIOS screen and Windows Welcome screen.Google search...I did a quick...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, windows, logo, startup, palette, jar99_pk@...
- Discussion threads 2006-05-22
- Troubleshoot Windows XP and Windows applications
- This sample chapter, taken from Leo Laporte's PC Help Desk, offers troubleshooting solutions for Windows XP and Windows applications. This sample chapter, taken from Leo Laporte's PC Help Desk, discusses how to troubleshoot Windows XP and Windows applications. The chapter covers the following topics:Fixing Startup / Shutdown...
- Tags: Chapter, Windows Application, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software
- Book chapters 2006-04-14
- Windows Installer in XP does not work
- Any ideas how to repair or reinstall Window Installer in an upgraded XP Professional (from Win98) setup?Re: InstallerMaybe best to post in the Technical Q&A for this..try this...On the Windows Advanced Option menu, use the ARROW keys to select Safe Mode. Press the key. If you are have a dual-boot...
- Tags: Click, Click Run, computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, willow@..., window, windows, XP Does
- Discussion threads 2005-05-18
- Configure user workstations in Linux
- One of the valuable features of Linux Annoyances for Geeks: Getting the Most Flexible System in the World Just the Way You Want It is its unique approach, which takes into account not only the needs of sophisticated Linux proponents and power users, but the needs of less-trained users...
- Tags: Chapter, Workstation, O'Reilly Media Inc., Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
- Book chapters 2006-07-07
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