Latest Windows How-To

16 September 2013
How-Tos: Share files between Windows 7 and XP

Our Helproom Editor explains how to share a new Windows 7 laptop with an existing Windows XP computer and wireless network.
03 September 2013
How-Tos: How to turn on Defender in Windows 8

Windows Defender protects your PC from spyware and other potentially unwanted programs. Here we explain how to turn it on in Windows 8, XP, Vista and 7.
21 August 2013
How-Tos: Downgrade from Internet Explorer 10 to IE 9

We explain how to uninstall Internet Explorer 10 and return to Internet Explorer 9 when using Windows 7.
13 August 2013
How-Tos: Get rid of malware from PC

We explain how to remove malware from your PC. Get rid of virus, spyware from your PC or laptop.
12 August 2013
How-Tos: Run an old program on a new PC

John P. wants to continue playing a game he bought when running Windows 98.
09 August 2013
How-Tos: Paint Shop Pro launches when I use memory stick

How to stop Paint Shop Pro launching every time you insert a memory stick.
08 August 2013
How-Tos: Factory reset a laptop

If your laptop is running slowly or has a virus, you can reinstall Windows automatically from a recovery partition. Here we explain how to factory reset a laptop.
06 August 2013
How-Tos: How to get rid of Babylon Search toolbar

We show you how to remove the Babylon Search browser toolbar and Babylon Search page from your PC and laptop. We also explain how you ended up with Babylon, and what to do to prevent the infection coming back. .
05 August 2013
How-Tos: Access Control Panel and PC Settings in Windows 8

In Windows 8 and Windows RT, there are a number of different ways to find and change your settings. So here's how to access the Control Panel and PC Settings on a Windows 8 PC, laptop or tablet.
31 July 2013
How-Tos: How to speed up a computer

We show you how to speed up a PC or speed up a laptop. Free software tweaks to speed up Windows, and the best hardware upgrades to boost your PC or laptop.
30 July 2013
How-Tos: How to downgrade from IE 10 to IE 9 on Windows 7

Here's where we show you how to uninstall Internet Explorer 10 and return to Internet Explorer 9 on Windows 7.
How-Tos: Restore a Windows Phone 8 smartphone to factory settings

If you've got a Windows Phone 8 smartphone, perhaps a Nokia Lumia, HTC or Samsung, you might want to reset it. So here's how to restore a Windows Phone 8 smartphone to factory settings.
24 July 2013
How-Tos: Boot Windows 8 in Safe Mode

We show you how to start a Windows 8 PC or laptop in Safe Mode. Booting into Safe Mode in Windows 8 isn't as easy as with previous versions of Windows, but it is possible. Here's how to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 8.
18 July 2013
How-Tos: Roll back to Windows 7 from Windows 8

We explain how to install Windows 7 on to a PC or laptop that comes with Windows 8.
09 July 2013
How-Tos: How to format a write-protected flash drive

If you’re stuck with a USB drive or memory card that can’t be formatted and to which you can’t copy any files, here are a few methods you can try to remove write protection.
03 July 2013
How-Tos: How to upgrade to Windows 8.1 UK

Eager to try out the new features in Windows 8.1 (or Windows Blue, as it has been known until now)? Here's how to update your UK English version of Windows 8. (A fix for the "This update is not applicable to your computer" error.) UPDATED: 3rd July 2013
02 July 2013
How-Tos: Turn your PC into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

In big houses and offices, where the Wi-Fi may have dead zones - an extra hotspot gives access to devices that wouldn’t normally be able to connect
30 June 2013
How-Tos: Windows 8 video app of the week: Vevo

As well as providing access to music videos Vevo offers exclusive content from new up and coming bands
22 June 2013
How-Tos: How to manage the two versions of IE10 in Windows 8

We explain the difference between the two versions of Internet Explorer 10 in Windows 8 and, how to make a shortcut icon on the desktop and how to choose which version launches when you click on a link.
21 June 2013
How-Tos: Solve problems viewing WMF clipart

We explain the Windows Metafile (.WMF) format and how to view clipart saved in this format

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