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02 August 2011
How-Tos: Fix problems with Fast User Switching caused by 'RtlGina2.dll'

A component of Netgear's wireless adaptor software called RtlGina2.dll causes problems with Windows. After a reader wrote in to explain the problem, our Helproom editor stepped in to help out.
01 August 2011
How-Tos: Restore a 'Missing' icon to your Windows 7 taskbar

Reader Jim wrote in with this problem: "Somehow I've lost the icon for Internet Explorer in my Taskbar and can't figure out how to restore it.
19 July 2011
How-Tos: Help! Your PC problems solved, July 2011

This month our Helproom editor helps readers with upgrading a PC's motherboard, graphics card and memory, software problems with Google Chrome and Windows 7, and downloads that just won't... well... download!
15 July 2011
How-Tos: How to View Any File in Windows

Right out of the box, Windows 7 and Vista let you preview most mainstream and multimedia file types. To find and activate the preview function, go to Windows Explorer (click Start and type explorer.exe in the "Search programs and files" box) and click the Preview icon in the upper right corner.
11 July 2011
How-Tos: How to Set Up Your Network for PCs and Macs

With Windows 7, you can easily share files and printers across a network via the HomeGroups feature. Here's how to set up your network to share files and printers with Macs.
05 July 2011
How-Tos: How to delete the old OS when reinstalling Windows Vista

A reader found that after reinstalling Windows Vista his laptop won't boot without going via the Windows Boot Manager. Here's how to solve the problem.
04 July 2011
How-Tos: Help! My Windows Vista PC won't run the Aero theme

A reader wrote in complaining that he couldn't get the Aero theme to run on his Windows Vista PC. Here's how to solve the problem.
How-Tos: How to record sounds on your PC

A reader found that he was no longer able to record audio on his PC. Here's how to troubleshoot and fix this problem.
01 July 2011
How-Tos: How to deal with a failed Windows update

If your PC delivers an error message about Windows Updates configuring, it may mean that an important update has been missed. Here's what to do.
How-Tos: Display More Recent Items In Windows 7 Jump Lists

This week, I've been looking at a few productivity enhancers built directly into Windows 7, with the aim of making life a little easier for people who work with tons of files on a daily basis. On Tuesday I suggested a useful way to select multiple folders with checkboxes. Today I'm going to show you how to expand your Windows 7 Jump Lists to give you quick access to more of your recently viewed documents.
30 June 2011
How-Tos: Help! I've lost all the programs on my PC

A reader found that all his PC's programs had simply disappeared. Here's how to find them
29 June 2011
How-Tos: How to fix a PC that can't download files

My Packard Bell PC running Windows Vista is unable to download files. I've spent a lot of money on software to fix the problem, but it hasn't worked. I'm at a total loss!
How-Tos: Help! I've lost my Windows 7 product key

What to do when you need the product key for your PC's Microsoft Windows 7 installation, and you don't know where to find it.
20 June 2011
How-Tos: How to change the default program for a file type

When you double-click a file on your PC, Windows uses whatever has been set as the default program to open the file.
07 June 2011
How-Tos: How to remove bloatware from a new PC

Lots of new PCs come crammed with software trials and freebies that are more bloatware than useful. But should you wipe the hard drive and reinstall Windows to get rid of them? Probably not, and here's why.
06 June 2011
How-Tos: How to run Defender in Windows Vista

Advice on what to do if you can't get Defender to work correctly in Windows Vista.
02 June 2011
How-Tos: How to troubleshoot a slow booting PC

I upgraded my PC's motherboard, CPU and hard disk. Windows 7 64-bit now takes four minutes to load. By booting into Safe mode, I found that it's hanging at Windows\System32\Drivers\ClassPnp.sys.
27 May 2011
How-Tos: How to prevent Windows Security Center switching itself off

I'm having problems with Windows Security Center, which keeps switching itself off. I get a warning flag pop-up in the Taskbar, but when I try to activate the service Action Center reports that 'The Windows Security Center service can't be started'. When I restart it in Control Panel Services, Action Center immediately reports it's off again.
How-Tos: How to reinstall Windows

You've tried everything, and only one option remains: reinstall Windows and start from scratch. Here's how to do it.
How-Tos: How to restore Windows without the restore CD

When Windows misbehaves, restoring the operating system via your restore CD may be the last resort. So what do you do if you can't find the disc?

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