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How to prevent PC problems

Follow our useful tips to solve common problems using Windows or free software

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25 free Microsoft Windows Tools

Microsoft has many free downloads, but they're sometimes tricky to find. Here's a round-up of some of the most useful tools in the Sysinternals Suite

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I've got System Configuration Utility warning. Should I ignore it?

When making changes to stop unwanted programs starting with Windows, the warning window is just to ensure you know you have made an alteration

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Microsoft reveals more details about the new Windows 8

Further details are revealed at the BUILD developer conference about what to expect with the next Windows operating system release

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Should I really have to pay £300 just to re-activate Windows?

An email about Windows led to a company offering its services to remove a virus

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Bypass the Start Menu with Executor

This fast alternative to the Start Menu can be used for opening documents and folders, and even searching the web

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Will Virtual PC 2007 work with Windows 7 Home Premium?

The choice between using Windows XP Mode tool or Virtual PC depends on whether you want to emulate Windows XP or your complete PC

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Can I change the default Windows 7’s start-up sound?

The start-up sound from Windows is either on or off but there is a more melodic way of knowing your PC's up and running and ready for the day

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Business heroes in your community?

Help us find the businesses that have helped their local community with technology schemes

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Zone 1 - Windows basics

In this zone we will guide you through some of the fundamental tools in Windows and explain how you can use them to supervise and control the computer.

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How do dialogue boxes work?

We explain what the different kinds of Windows dialogue boxes mean

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I can’t open multiple Hotmail accounts in Internet Explorer 9

Launching a new session will allow you to log in to more than one email account

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Why has the Windows Mail paperclip disappeared?

A clash between Internet Explorer 9 and a Windows update could have caused this problem, but there is a solution

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