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Virtual Memory Errors

What is Virtual Memory? Virtual memory is extra “virtual” RAM that Windows XP creates by turning some of your hard drive storage space into a buffer of “virtual” memory that programs...

One of the most common questions about system processes is what is svchost.exe and why are there so many processes running? First appearing in Windows XP, svchost.exe hosts multiple services within one...

Clean Up Your Files Safely

Considering you’re likely to do some spring cleaning in the coming months by removing old and unwanted clutter from your closets and garage, why not tidy up your computer as well? While deleting programs...

Tips to Speed Up Windows 7

Microsoft Windows 7 is already a much more responsive operating system than its predecessors, but there are tweaks and changes you can make to speed up Windows 7 even more. By reading this list and...

Why NTFS is Better than FAT And How to Convert?

A file system is a method for storing and organizing computer files and the data they contain to make it easy to find and access them. FAT is the file system used in the earlier stage of Windows which was...

What Is Windows Registry?

A database used by the Windows operating system (Windows 95 and NT ) to store configuration information. The Registry consists of the following major sections: HKEY_Classes_Root – file associations and...

Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP

To use a Safe Boot option, follow these steps: 1. Restart your computer and start pressing the F8 key on your keyboard. On a computer that is configured for booting to multiple operating...

Speed Up Windows Vista Tips

From Wired How-To Wiki The flash and polish of Windows Vista seduced you, but so far the glamorous interface is just sucking the life out of your PC. Fear not, this guide has everything you need to turn Vista...

Top 3 Registry Cleaners

1. Advanced System Optimizer Advanced System Optimizer includes more than 30 tools for supercharging your PC’s performance, and more than 200 tweaks for customizing Windows and improving its performance....

Windows 7 Shortcut Keys

A variety of new keyboard shortcuts have been introduced in Windows 7. Some of them are: Win+Space operates as a keyboard shortcut for Aero Peek. Win+Up and Win+Down are new shortcuts for Maximize and...