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Windows XP activation algorithm 'cracked' after 21 years
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How to Configure a Cisco Router
This wikiHow teaches you how to set up a Cisco Small Business router on your local network. To get started, you'll need to connect to the router with a console cable and enable a web-based administration tool called Cisco Configuration...
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How to Determine Processor Speed
This article describes the different locations where CPU speed is reported in Microsoft Windows XP. In Windows XP and in Windows Server 2003, CPU speed is reported in the following locations: === The System Properties tab === To view the...
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How to Easily Resize Photos in Windows XP
There are many times you will want to resize an image. Maybe you found the perfect picture for your presentation, but it's much too large for the frame. Maybe you want to use it for your Facebook timeline, or maybe you want to upload it to...
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How to Use a Password Reset Disk (Windows)
If you forget your password, you can log on to the computer by using a new password you created using the Password Reset Wizard and your password reset disk. In the Welcome to Windows dialog box, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE and log off.
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How to Change Text on Windows XP Start Button
Bored of your Start menu in Windows XP? Wish you could have it say and do something a little more interesting? Follow these easy steps and you'll have a personalized Start button of your very own! Download Resource Hacker here. Scroll down...
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How to Use the Remote Desktop Connection in XP
Have you ever, EVER wanted to use your dear ol' laptop or desktop at someone's house? Well, thanks to XP's technology, it's as easy as 1, 2, 3! Make sure both computers are connected in a local area network and that you know its IP address...
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How to Configure CD and DVD Autoplay in Windows XP
This will show you how to individually configure CD/DVD drives to automatically and play music files, copy pictures to a folder, view pictures as a slideshow, take no action, and many other things. Open up 'My Computer'
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How to Use Windows XP
Microsoft has stopped supporting Windows XP, which means that if you're using it you'll need to be a little more cautious than normal. Any exploits in XP discovered by hackers will no longer be patched, so connecting to the internet is...
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How to Turn Off Microsoft Updates in Windows XP
Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft as of April 8th, 2014, however the Windows Update service is still able to provide updates from Microsoft if you have installed Service Pack 3 (SP3) which will cause the Update system to...
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How to Edit Group Policy in Windows XP
Discussed herein are ways through which a PC user can be able to utilize the Group Policy snap-in to develop or edit the lists of applications that load automatically when you log into a PC running on Windows XP. This option is utilized...
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How to Install the Volume Control Program to Your Windows XP Desktop
In Windows XP, the volume control program can be found in the notification area, which is the area normally located in the bottom right corner of the desktop next to the time and date. Sometimes, the volume control program can disappear as...
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How to Remove a Virus and Repair Windows XP for Free
Windows XP was released in 2001, and Microsoft dropped support for the operating system in 2014. As a result, the company no longer updates it for security, and that includes the main Windows XP Web browser: Internet Explorer. This lack of...
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How to Defragment a Windows XP Computer
If your computer has started running slowly, it may be time to defragment the hard drive. Fragmentation can slow down your computer and take up your free space. Follow this guide to get your Windows XP hard drive defragmented....
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How to Reformat a PC Running Windows XP
Computers store their data and operating procedures on devices called hard disks. The process of removing all data from these disks is called (re)formatting. If you are having issues that you are unable to troubleshoot it may be necessary...
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How to Restore Your Windows XP Computer
A System Restore can help fix problems that might be making your computer run slowly or stop responding. It will return your system to an earlier point in time. Your computer automatically creates Restore Points that allow you to restore...
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How to Stop an Application from Opening at Startup on a Windows XP PC
Don't you hate that stuff popping up automatically when you log in? Well, here is a simple solution. Press the start button.
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How to Upgrade Windows XP to Vista
This procedure will guide you on upgrading your Windows XP machine to Vista without reformatting. Back up your files.
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How to Restore Deleted Files in Windows XP
There are two tiers of deletion within Windows XP. If you select a file or folder and press the delete key or right click and select delete from the menu, they are sent to the Recycle Bin. The Recycle Bin holds items that were removed from...
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How to Enable Automatic Logon in Windows XP
You can enable automatic logon on any personal Windows XP computer by disabling your password under your personal user account or by editing the registry directly. Enabling automatic logon bypasses your Welcome screen and takes you...