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How to remove SpywareStormer
: Spyware Stormer review and ways to remove it
Spyware Removal instructions
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System Restore : Learn about using System Restore and how to get the most out of it
Recreate Quick Launch icon : Create small shortcuts to get to your fav prog's quickly
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Great IE related tips : Learn how to delete history, internet files, web address
Repairing Internet Explorer : Try these methods to getting your IE fixed
Restart windows in safe mode : Know all about safe mode and how to start your Comp. in Safe Mode
Turn on Clear Type Font : Everything about clear font in XP
Organizing your files : Keep your files well organized by arranging them in groups
Working with open windows : Working with multiple Windows at once
Capturing screenshot of your screen : Screenshots of active window and whole screen
Change Start Button Text : Got bored of clicking on the same old Start Button?
Win XP back to classic style : Old looking Windows on XP
Sort programs in start menu : Rearrange your start up menu items
Customize a folder : Put a background picture when viewing a folder in the explorer
Decrease size of start menu : Make your start menu look smaller
Internet Explorer related Troubleshooting : Solve some of the commonly faced internet explorer related problems
Alter Visual effect settings : Alter Visual effect settings and get performance boost
Start Up related Troubleshooting : Non System disk error, hibernate issues and more
What is Thumbs.db : Disabling Balloon Tips, desktop clean up wizard
Clear PageFile : on shutdown, power off automatically on shutdown
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What is Content.IE5
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What is safe mode?
(Estimated Time: 10-20 minutes approx, Level= Advanced User) Safe Mode is a diagnostic tool that lets you troubleshoot whatever is ailing Windows. When the PC starts in Safe Mode, it loads only the components the operating system needs to run. When Windows has opted for Safe Mode, the desktop will not have its usual pattern, the screen will display only 16 colors, and Safe Mode will appear in the corners of the screen. The CD-Rom will also not function when running in safe mode.
How to start your computer
or PC in safe mode If Windows XP is the only operating system installed on your computer, you can boot into Safe Mode with these instructions: If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power.
Make sure to remove any floppies, CD's or DVD's from your
computer. Now turn the computer on Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
(If you have more than one operating system use the arrow keys to
highlight the operating system you would like to boot in safe mode) Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected. Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode. When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.
To use the System Configuration Utility method
Select the
Selective Startup option if it is not selected. -
The System Configuration Utility appears, On the BOOT.INI tab, Check the "/SAFEBOOT" option, and then click OK and Restart your computer when prompted.
The computer restarts in Safe mode. Perform the troubleshooting steps for which you are using Safe Mode. When you are finished with troubleshooting in Safe mode, open MSCONFIG again, on the BOOT.INI tab, uncheck "/SAFEBOOT" and click OK to restart your computer
in the normal mode.
How to start a Windows 95 operating system in safe mode:
Windows 95 doesn't have the
system configuration utility and can only be started in safe mode by using
the F8 key during system startup.
How to start a windows 98/ME operating system in safe mode:
Method 1:
Method 2:
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Click on Start -->
Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> System Information
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From the Tools menu
click on System Configuration Utility
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Click on Advanced and
the select the Enable Startup menu checkbox
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Restart the computer
and during start up select Safe Mode
Method 3:
How to start a Windows Vista / Windows 7 operating system in safe mode
Make sure to remove
any floppies, CD's or DVD's from your computer and click click on
Start button and then click the arrow next to the Lock button and then
click restart. -
Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
(If you have more than one operating system use the arrow keys to
highlight the operating system you would like to boot in safe mode)
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Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected.
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Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
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When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.
How to start a Windows 2000 operating system in safe mode:
Windows 2000 doesn't have
the system configuration utility and can only be started in safe mode by
using the F8 key during system startup.
How to go back to
Normal mode from safe mode
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