With the release of Windows 7 a mere two months away, the likelihood that this latest version of Windows will allow Microsoft to completely ditch XP is looking shaky. A recent survey found that out of 5000 Windows XP users... (Continue reading)
You may suddenly find that your Windows XP system creates a boot menu, so that when you switch on your PC you are presented with a menu that asks you to choose the version of Windows that you would like... (Continue reading)
When you right-click on a file, the Send To submenu in Windows XP gives various options to allow you to quickly copy a file or create a shortcut to it. One of the most useful options is the Send to... (Continue reading)
A child or grandchild who is constantly on your PC while they should be doing their homework is a recipe for family arguments and strife. Fortunately Windows XP provides a handy technical solution, which allows you to limit the amount... (Continue reading)
If Internet Explorer becomes corrupt, it can lead to problems rendering web pages, or even refuse to work at all. Fortunately Microsoft have included an Internet Explorer repair feature, that will replace corrupt IE files with pristine new copies. If... (Continue reading)
If you add a new hard drive to your PC, or partition your existing drive, you may find that Windows rearranges the drive letters in My Computer, assigning the drive a letter previously used by a different device. Not only... (Continue reading)
Windows XP comes with a default sound scheme which plays a sound when different operating system event occurs. This can be especially useful if you are particially sighted and find it difficult to see when Windows dialogue boxes change state,... (Continue reading)
More news is emerging about the forthcoming release of Windows 7. It seems that Microsoft is reluctant to completely let go of its most successful operating system, Windows XP, which they now no longer fully support. It seems that Windows... (Continue reading)
If your PC’s BIOS battery is running low, you may find that Windows XP clock starts to slow, and doesn’t tell the right time. This can cause problems for many applications which rely on being able to find the correct... (Continue reading)
By default, when Windows XP or Vista starts up, it loads the Windows Welcome Screen, which prompts you to click on your username and enter your password. However, if you are the sole user of the PC and you know... (Continue reading)