Stop Firefox scrolling through history
If you use a trackpad on a laptop, you may find that Firefox scrolls back and forward through history as you move the mouse pointer over its window. Read more...
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If you have a problem with your Windows personal computer then come to The PC Guru. We have tips, fixes, troubleshooting articles and software recommendations to help you get your Windows PC working at top performance. Read more...
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Clean up after Windows Update
When Windows Update runs under Windows XP it creates hidden folders named $NtUninstall... within the Windows folder containing the files needed in order to remove the update. These folders may be removed to save disk space. Read more...
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How to repair Windows
If Windows XP is behaving oddly, or you cannot boot the system or log in, the issues may be resolved by performing a repair installation. Read more...
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Missing or corrupt hal.dll
At start-up, you receive the error message: "Missing or corrupt <Windows root>\system32\hal.dll" and Windows does not boot. Read more...
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Cannot log in to Windows
When you log in to Windows, the computer immediately saves your settings, logs off and returns to the login screen again. Read more...
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NTLDR is missing
When you boot your computer you receive the message "NTLDR is missing". Read more...
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Convert DVD movies to iPod
This tutorial explains how to convert almost any DVD so that you can watch it on your iPod. Read more...
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How to make long URLs shorter
If you need to give a link to a long web address full of gobbledygook in an email, forum post or blog entry, you often find that the link doesn't work when you click it because word wrap has broken it. Read more...
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Cannot change desktop wallpaper
You are unable to set your desktop wallpaper to a picture. You can access the Desktop settings in Display Properties, but the Background list is disabled. If you right-click a picture and select Set as Desktop Background, nothing happens. Read more...
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Get a Security tab in XP Home file and folder properties
Windows XP Home Edition doesn't have a Security tab on the Properties page of files and folders. The only way to change the access rights for files and folders is with the command line utility CACLS, which is not very easy to use. However, it's possible to get the Security tab, which provides a much easier way to change the access permissions for files and folders. Read more...
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Using outdated drivers can make your computer unreliable and harm its performance. But finding the latest drivers and installing them can be tricky. That's where Driver Detective can help. 
Spotmau PowerSuite 2008 is an essential tool that will help you recover from some of the worst problems that can happen to a Windows PC. 
Hard drives fail, viruses destroy files and computers get stolen. So what would you say to a service that lets you back up 2GB of files securely on a remote server, via the Internet, completely free? 
If you've ever wondered what the processes shown in Windows Task Manager actually do, 
A firewall is an essential security measure for any computer that is connected to the Internet. Cost is no longer an excuse for not using one. Online security firm Comodo has produced Comodo Personal Firewall, a top-class Windows personal firewall that's free for life for both personal and business use. 
The registry is the part of Windows in which all configuration data and user preferences are stored. By cleaning out redundant data, you can make Windows run faster and more reliably. Registry Mechanic is one of the most widely used and trusted registry cleaners. 
Have you ever wished for a spell checker that worked in your web browser, your email, in Notepad, in fact anywhere you type? Then stop cursing at the keyboard and try As-U-Type! 
Startup Organizer lets you speed up the time it takes Windows to load by giving you control over the processes that run at start-up. It allows you to disable unnecessary tasks and delay the starting of others so that it takes less time to load your desktop.