More Windows How-To

• 23 March 2012

• How-Tos: Escape unwanted disk checks at startup

  Does your Windows PC tell you that it needs to check disks for consistency before it can boot? Our Helproom Editor can help.

• 20 March 2012

• How-Tos: Forgotten password for Windows XP PC

  When a reader couldn't access his Windows XP PC because he had forgotten the password, our Helproom Editor was happy to help.

• How-Tos: Forwarding images in Windows Live Mail

  Having problems forwarding image files in Windows Live Mail? Our Helproom Expert is here to help.

• How-Tos: How to update drivers in Windows 7

  When a reader upgraded his PC to Windows 7, he found that many of the software drivers for external devices did not work. Our Helproom Expert explains how to update software drivers in Windows 7.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 26 January 2012

• How-Tos: How to rescue a PC with a faulty hard drive

  When a recently bereaved reader found she couldn't boot her late husband's PC, our Helproom Expert diagnosed a faulty hard drive. Here's how to fix a PC with a faulty hard drive.

• 25 January 2012

• How-Tos: How to use legacy apps in Windows 7

  Looking to upgrade to Windows 7 from XP? Worried about being able to use your existing software? So was this reader. Our Helproom Expert was happy to help.

• 24 January 2012

• How-Tos: How to back-up your files in Windows 7

  When it comes to using your PC, organising how and when your data is backed-up is one of the most important processes you need to implement. Microsoft has made it very easy to set-up a back-up in Windows 7.

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