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Tips and Tricks
msconfig is a handy tool. Lots of programs try to start and run all the time and they do not need to be running unless
they are being used. So the msconfig program (Microsoft) allows you to do just this.
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Change registered Windows Owners Name
If you’ve ever wondered how to change the name of the person that Windows is registered to, this is the quick tip
for you. It’s not all that useful, but it might come in handy if you got a computer from somebody else.
Open up regedit.exe through the start menu search box, and then locate the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
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Show Hidden files in Windows Vista. There may be a time when you need to copy or just see things in the
computer windows tries to hide from you.
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Firefox has Bookmarks, not Favorites. Other then the name there are only a few changes
compared to Internet Explorer.Firefox has Bookmarks, not Favorites. Other then the name
there are only a few changes compared to Internet Explorer.
Use Mozbackup to backup and restore your Bookmarks in Firefox
Click here to get Mozbackup for Firefox
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Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a surprisingly effective freeware anti-malware tool. It's a relatively speedy malware remover, with the quick scan taking about 8 minutes even with
other high-resource programs running. The heuristics engine proved on multiple computers
during empirical testing that it was capable of determining the difference between
false positives and dangerous apps.
How to Download Malwarebytes (Video)How to Install Malwarebytes (Video)How to run Malwarebytes (Video)
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Superantispyware (free edition)
Detect and Remove Spyware, Adware and Remove Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms,
KeyLoggers, HiJackers, Parasites, Rootkits, Rogue Security Products and many other types
of threats. Light on System Resources and won't slow down your computer like many
other anti-spyware products. Won't conflict with your existing anti-spyware or anti-virus
solution! Repair broken Internet Connections, Desktops, Registry Editing and more
with our unique Repair System! Download SuperAntiSpyware (Video)Install SuperAntiSpyware (Video)Run SuperAntiSpyware (Video)_________________________________________________________________________________________ Spybot Search and Destroy According to PC Magazine and other leading online tech reviewers, Spybot Search and Destroy is one of the best personal security programs currently available. While it's not a full-blown antivirus suite, it does offer excellent protection against spyware and other niggling bits of malicious code that eat away at your system resources and weaken your network security. Best of all, Spybot's free to download and install, although its developers do accept donations. These Video lessons will teach you how to download, install and run Spybot.
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