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PC help: Windows 7

Why is Windows Backup skipping files?

Microsoft offers detailed support for problems encountered while backing up your computer

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How can I convert MTS files to edit in Windows Movie Maker

MTS files can be converted into AVI or WMV files so they can be used in Windows Movie Maker for Windows XP

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Change the language on a keyboard

If your keyboard is set to the wrong language, it can be changed easily

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What to do if you accidentally type the wrong key combination

When typing a shortcut, it is easy to hit incorrect keys – here's how to fix things

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Install a better task switcher on your Windows PC

Vista Switcher is a free replacement for the standard Windows task switcher

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How can I move my personal folders to another drive?

How to change the default location of folders such as Documents in Windows 7

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Are my hard disks too hot?

Continued high temperatures will shorten the life of a hard disk

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Windows 8 guide: Upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 8

We show how simple it is to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 8

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Improve your PC's performance

Don’t put up with a slow PC. Find out how to measure and then boost performance in the first of a three-part series

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How do I open PDF attachments in Windows Live Mail?

We explain what you can do if PDF files open in Notepad when using Windows Live Mail

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My printer won’t work with the 64-bit edition of Windows 7

Theo Ward's printer worked on the 32-bit edition of Windows 7 but not the 64-bit release. We explain how to update the driver

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How do I stop my laptop sleeping?

There is a way to keep your computer on until you are ready to shut it down or put it into sleep mode manually

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Set web links in the Taskbar in Microsoft Windows 7

It is possible to pin web shortcuts to the Taskbar with a simple drag and drop from Internet Explorer

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A Windows backup of system files and settings.

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