Latest Windows Articles

• 22 February 2012

• How-Tos: Open and edit documents in old file formats

  One reader wanted to know how he could keep using now defunct file formats on his Windows XP PC. Our Helproom Editor explained how to open and edit older documents on a modern Windows PC and on a Mac.

• 21 February 2012

• How-Tos: Create a video clip of your PC screen

  The easiest way to explain how to do something on your PC is to video the action and share the clip. Our Helproom Editor explains how to create a video clip of your PC screen, as well as how to use Problem Steps Recorder.

• 20 February 2012

• How-Tos: How to run GWBasic on a 64bit Windows PC

  Is it possible to use GWBasic on a 64bit Windows PC? It is, but you have to use an emulator, as our Helproom Expert explains.

• How-Tos: Troubleshoot your motherboard's network adaptor

  When a reader noticed that the LED on his PC motherboard's Realtek LAN adaptor was permanently on, our Helproom Expert diagnosed a software or driver issue, and showed how to troubleshoot your motherboard's network adaptor.

• 17 February 2012

• How-Tos: How to run SFC on a Windows XP machine

  You don't need to be logged into an administrator account to run SFC on a Windows machine. You do, however, need to follow the advice of our Helproom Expert.

• Features: PC Advisor's most commented stories of the week – 17th February 2012

  There's been plenty of tech storiesmaking the news this week, from the House of Lords revealing they plan to investigate whether the government's proposals that will help provide superfast broadband to the UK by 2015 are relevant to SOCA shutting down a music-website

• How-Tos: What is a 'Console Session' in Windows 7?

  Does your Windows PC prompt you to use a Console Session in order to fulfil certain tasks? You're not alone. Our Helproom Expert explains in his response to this reader query.

• 16 February 2012

• How-Tos: Fix a corrupt Recycle Bin in Windows

  An automatic update clobbered the Recycle Bin on this reader's Windows PC. Our Helproom Editor was happy to help.

• How-Tos: Help! My PC's Recycle Bin will only permanently delete files

  If you find your PC's Recycle Bin no longer allows you to store things in it, and simply deletes them forever, you need to follow our Helproom Editor's advice.

• Opinion: Windows 8: ARMed & ready for Apple & Google

  Windows 8 may be something of a point upgrade for existing Windows PC users, but it could herald the birth of PCs in all shapes and sizes.

• 14 February 2012

• News: Microsoft changes Windows logo

  Microsoft is taking a leap of faith by changing its famous red, green, blue and yellow flag for a strait-laced 2D logo.

• News: Windows 8 logo - same as Windows 1.0

  If you think the new Windows 8 logo is a revolutionary move away from the original Windows logo you are wrong. Very wrong.

• 13 February 2012

• News: Fast Firefox faceoff: Nightly vs. Pale Moon vs. Waterfox

  Although computers running the 64-bit version of Windows 7 have become more common, there aren't many Windows-compatible browsers compiled to run on 64-bit processors. (The exception for now has been Internet Explorer 9.)

• 09 February 2012

• News: Windows 8 public beta to be released on February 29?

  The public beta of Windows 8, the latest iteration of Microsoft's operating system, could be made available on February 29.

• 31 January 2012

• How-Tos: How to uninstall Windows drivers

  If your computer is acting up, hardware drivers may be to blame. PC Advisor explains how rolling back drivers can help.

• 30 January 2012

• How-Tos: Best Way to Upgrade Vista to Windows 7

  Wlpncp plans to upgrade his wife's PC from Vista to Windows 7. He asked the Laptops forum for advice.

• How-Tos: Upgrade from Windows Vista 32-bit to Windows 7 64-bit

  A reader wants to upgrade from 32-bit Windows Vista to a 64-bit Windows 7 install. Our Helproom Expert explains. Updated January 30 2012

• How-Tos: What to do when you get a Windows Blue Screen

  When a Blue Screen heralds a crash in your Windows PC or laptop, it is difficult to know the cause, or how to react. Our Helproom Expert explains.

• 28 January 2012

• News: Mac pundits heap praise on 'brave' Microsoft

  "Graceful." "Elegant." Microsoft??! Three leading Mac luminaries risked certain death by lauding Microsoft's brave new Metro interface during a Macworld Expo panel session.

• 27 January 2012

• How-Tos: How to stop mouse movement starting up your PC

  Recent motherboards include a feature that allows USB devices to turn on your PC. But what if this feature is enabled, and you don't want your PC to turn on every time you nudge the mouse? Our Helproom Expert explains.

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