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All updates have been downloaded, so why won't Windows launch?

If an upgrade is causing problems start up in Safe Mode and using System Restore

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What does the Windows key do?

A lot of useful functions have been added to the Start key in Windows 7

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How do I stop Windows 7 search?

While it is possible to disable Windows Search, a simpler answer could be to refine the options when using the Search bar. We explain how to do both

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How can I turn Autoplay back on?

Autoplay has been known to turn itself off, but turning it back on is easy to do

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Give Caps Lock an audible warning

Activate the Caps Lock sound function so you notice you've hit it be accident

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Is it legal to re-use my Windows 7 upgrade disc on a different PC?

There are many different types of Microsoft licence. However, the main thing to remember is that OEM licences are not transferable, but the retail equivalents are

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How can I move a partition of my C: drive to a new hard disk?

Windows 7 is unable to clone and expand a partition from one drive to another, but an inexpensive piece of software will make the job extremely easy

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Why do I only get sound on some applications on my Windows 7 PC?

In Windows 7 it's possible to alter the volume of each application that is running

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How Microsoft's ribbon works

Since Microsoft changed the look and feel of Office 2007 with the ribbon it has worked its way into most applications. We show you how to get the best out of it

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How can I merge the hard disk partitions on my Windows XP PC?

XP has no built-in partition manager but there are some good third-party tools

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Find and keep characters that don't appear on a standard keyboard

If you often need to type fractions or symbols that are only found on the character map, you can use Sticky Notes to keep them close to hand

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Why can’t I login with Autologon?

Passwords can be tricky, especially is Caps Lock is inadvertently on when you set a password. We suggest Mr Jeffers goes back to the beginning with Autologon

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How to find Windows fixes

Unless you're a technofile, it can be daunting when Windows goes wrong. Microsoft has this problem covered with automated fixes that can put things right

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