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Find out which version of Windows you're using
Track down the name and version number of Windows 23 Sep 2009
Remove unwanted programs from your PC
Purge all traces of unwanted programs from your computer to free up hard disk space 31 Jul 2009
Clear out old files to boost PC performance
Clear clutter and sweep away the debris left by unwanted programs 28 Jul 2009
Using Vista’s online print-ordering service
Vista’s wizard makes it easy to order photos over the internet and have them delivered by post 23 Jul 2009
Microsoft prevents European users doing an 'upgrade install' of Windows 7
Windows XP or Vista computers will need to be fully backed up so a clean install can be done 02 Jul 2009
Keep kids safe with Vista's Parental Controls
Children love using PCs but they need to be protected from inappropriate material. Windows Vista can help - we show you how 26 Jun 2009
Change the boot menu
Switch between Windows XP and Vista 18 Jun 2009
How to use Windows Vista Explorer
We revisit the main features and benefits of Explorer in Windows Vista 03 Jun 2009
How to customise Vista Explorer
03 Jun 2009
Protect your PC with an Administrator account
Create a second administrator account 03 Jun 2009
Find your files in Vista
We show how Windows Vista can make light work of organising your files and folders 29 Apr 2009
How to sort files into stacks in Windows Vista
29 Apr 2009
Microsoft anti-piracy drive continues
Illegal copies of Vista overtake XP, according to software giant 27 Apr 2009
Protect Windows with a System Restore point
Stay one step ahead of PC problems caused by new software or updates 09 Apr 2009
Fix PC problems with Windows Safe Mode
Bypass Windows startup to access a special problem-solving mode 07 Apr 2009
XPS file confusion
How to save in the XPS format 06 Mar 2009
CD burning in Vista
Copy files to a CD in Vista and learn which option to choose 03 Mar 2009
Make Windows accessible
Windows' standard tools and settings might not suit you. We show you how to tailor it to your needs 27 Feb 2009
How to make Vista easier to use for all
We explore how Vista makes Windows, and other software, more accessible to every user 27 Feb 2009
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