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Windows is a consumer and enterprise grade family of operating systems developed by Microsoft Corporation. First released in 1985, it has become the best-selling operating system in computer history, and has 90% of the total operating system market.

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What is toolbar icons?

Tool bar icons are the various icons (small pictorial representations) that have a certain function and are located on the tool bar.

The tool bar is usually located under the menu bar. It contains various icons, that perform certain functions depending on the application being referred. These icons provide a pictorial representation of the function that is intended to be performed on clicking them.

for example : the 'back', 'forward' and 'home' icons in any commonly used web browser.

What are the various features of macromedia Flash?

i started using flash with version 2 and it started out as a very basic animation software using vector drawing to keep file size small for internet use - macromedia had another software called director that compiled a large variety of file types into a very complex mutlimedia production and included scripting for very complex interaction and game creation - the newest flash has put the two together so that now falsh is a full multimedia production software capable of outputting to any media type and able to produce anytype of interactivity, game creation, commercial websties etc flash is also a very good full feature drawing program and can produce some incredible artwork, specially when used with macromedia freehand or adobe illustrator a few uses: DVD production, creating 3D aminmations and full featured movies, creating websites including e-commerce and databases, web advertising, drawing, creating complex software that can run on networks and on the web or just on your computer (very oftern used for childrens educational software) as for features as you may be able to seefrom above that just too many to even try to list - very large complex software, yet actually quiter easy to learn the basics - everything works with the timeline and layers - learn those and the basic tools and you can be creating simple animations very quicly

How do you take nicknames off MSN?

I had the same problem and I tried a couple of techniques this one worked. It is quite easy actually just right click the contact whose nickname you want to get rid off and clear the box. Then press enter. It is that easy. Hope this helps

If files appear dimmed in one of default folders what would be best course of action?

These are probably hidden or system files. This is perfectly normal, and no action should be needed.

However, if you want to change this, Right-click on the folders (you may be able to do this one at a time) and select Properties. Then find checkboxes for Make Hidden, or System.

If you uncheck the correct boxes, the bolders should apper normal. However, I suggest you leave them as they are.

Why might you wish to mute the Windows sound but not mute the speakers?

First responder: Well I like to mute Windows sounds from the control panel so that while I listen to music streamed from my computer I can use the computer and not have to listen to distraction computer noises.

Second responder: If you would go down to the speaker icon in your system tray, you will see the word "Mixer" under the slider. Clicking the mixer will bring up a window which gives a slider to each of your open applications. One of these will be the Windows Sounds, which you can mute independently of all other open applications. This is fairly useful for someone who doesn't want to hear Microsoft's OS yelling at them when something horrible happens, but still wants to hear iTunes.

What is a command prompt?

A command line prompt is a command line which is waiting for user-input. This is typically indicated by a flashing cursor.

Command prompt on a Mac Machine?

Command Prompt is the command-line interpreter used within the Windows operating system. As Mac OS X is based on the Unix operating system it uses the a Unix Shell command-line interpreter. You can access the Shell by running the Terminal application which can be found in the Utilities folder which is within the Applications folder.

If the computer screen is blank when you turn the computer on How do you fix it?

Try this, find another computer and hook the monitor onto it, see if it's blank then.

What to do:

1) If the monitor is not blank then your other computer probably needs a video driver (need help on this? ask another question and I will try to answer you) OR

Your graphics card might be burnt out and you might need to purchase a new one.

2) If the monitor is still blank, try to obtain another vga cable(the blue plug thing), if still blank go buy a new monitor

**Hope this helps would be able to help you better if i know any previous symptoms or was there next to your computer. Good luck!

How do you reset to new compaq presario 2500?

The best way to do that, just restart your laptop and go in BIOS settings. One of the menues is reset to factory settings, or something like load dafault settings.

What does a screen printer do?

Screen printing is a printing technique that uses a woven mesh to support an ink-blocking stencil. The attached stencil forms open areas of mesh that transfer ink as a sharp-edged image onto a substrate. A roller or squeegee is moved across the screen stencil, forcing or pumping ink past the threads of the woven mesh in the open areas. Screen printing is also a stencil method of print making in which a design is imposed on a screen of silk or other fine mesh, with blank areas coated with an impermeable substance, and ink is forced through the mesh onto the printing surface. It is also known as "silk screening" or "serigraphy".

Can Windows XP be installed on more than one computer?

Answer

You can install the same copy of Windows on more than one computer, but the other installations won't be considered legal. Maybe you could use a router so that the information on one computer is automatically sent to a second computer and that way you aren't breaking any laws.

Can private IP address be routed?

No - a private address can be used many times so it can't be seen outside of the LAN with that address. It has to be translated into a public address to be routable.

Is Microsoft better than apple computer?

Update: This answer was written sometime around 2008 and is, at the time of this comment, at least six years out of date. In the computer world, this is a long time in which many things can, and have, happened. The spirit of the answer is roughly correct, but the many details are different.

While I could simply say "yes, Macs are better than PCs," the question is actually difficult to answer since in truth it depends largely both on personal preferences and personal needs. And though I am of the opinion that Macs are significantly superior to PCs and that Mac OS X is significantly better than Microsoft Windows, to state that as fact would be unfair to those with the opposite opinion. Rather, I will attempt to state the differences themselves and let you decide. Nevertheless, I do not want to appaer as a closed minded Mac fanboy simply as a result of my opinion -- in reality, I frequently use XP and have had experience with Windows Vista, not to mention extensive experience with Windows 95, 98 and ME. So onto the answer...

Hardware

In terms of hardware, Apple Macs (including the various desktop and notebook Macs) tend to use higher quality casings, parts, and hardware than other PC brands. (For example, longer lasting and higher performing Intel processors rather than AMD processors, actual aluminum and steel metal parts rather than painted plastic, and solid glass screens rather than a sheet of gloss plastic.) Webcams, the Apple Remote (for use with things such as the bult in Front Row media center or PowerPoint presentations), internal serge protectors and hard-drive-protecting motion sensors are also commonplace. Macs also frequently make use of magnets rather than clips and other breakable parts (like for securely closing a laptop's monitor or affixing the Apple Remote). Macs are also sleek and are the hardware is nicely integrated with the software.

However, Macs lack of some useful things many PCs have, such as built-in storage card readers or fingerprint security.

Many PC advocates have also made the argument that PCs are cheaper than Macs. However, I would argue that, while inexpensive PCs do exist, they typically lack the high-quality hardware present in Macs. Furthermore, PCs similar to Macs (for example, the Dell XPS laptops or the all-in-one form factor PCs) tend to cost more than Macs and still include slower processors or have other drawbacks.

Software

The prime focus of the argument is whether Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows is better. I will say Mac, citing things such as its resistance to malware, high performance, high reliability, streamlined user interface, and built in tools which can do things such as burn bootable DVDs from ISO images, burn playable DVDs from a VIDEO_TS folder, save any printable document as a PDF, other image conversion and manipulation tools, the bundled iLife software, and the fact that you don't need to activate it when you set it up. Other advantages are the automatic Time Machine backup and the selective restore tool, comprehensive Exposé, Spaces and Widgets time-saving tools.

However, for fairness's sake, I will state the arguments of the PC-supporter. Though the software available form Macs has become very high, there is nevertheless more software made for Windows than Macs. Other arguments for PCs include stating that Macs only seem impervious to malware since all malware is targeted at Windows and that Windows performance is not really worse than that of Mac OS X, two statements I would contest.

Windows' advantages, specifically that of Vista (the most recent version of Microsoft Windows -- one that I would point out has its drawbacks), would include the presence of a Media Center (in the more expensive versions) for use with a TV or for viewing other media on the computer, search-as-you-type in the start menu, and desktop Gadgets. (It should be noted that these new features are also found in Mac.)

Depends on the usage

So now that I have detailed some differences, it is up to you to decide what you prefer or how either one would best suit your needs. If you are often required to use obscure software and you can't spend more than $500 on a computer, PCs may be the way to go. Or if you are a graphics designer and need a good, quick and reliable for your work, a Mac may be the way to go. Which one is better is up to you.

What happens if RAM is not properly installed?

If RAM is not properly installed, the computer may not boot up, fail to boot up completely, reboot, or have garbled or no video.

Some systems will alert the user of improperly installed RAM though a pattern of audio signals known as a beep code. Some systems have diagnostic LED displays as well.

How do you ping in MAC?

Generally no.

But if that mac address is currently contacting you, you can usually do a NETSTAT-A and see the mac address translation for each ip address. Then you'll know which IP address to ping.

If you have access to the router (Cisco) that routes for the computer's local

network, then look in the arp table to find the MAC address:

Command > sh arp | inc mac address [0000.0000.0000]

Return will be > : Internet 198.25.15.2 5 0000.0000.0000 ARPA FastEthernet0/0 or

whatever the ip address is and the mac address.

What is the extension of Outlook Express?

Some of the important file extensions of Outlook and Outlook Express are mentioned as below :

Microsoft Outlook :

  • Outlook Data File (.pst)
  • Offline Folder File (.ost)
  • Personal Address Book (.pab)
  • Offline Address Books (.oab)
  • Messages (.msg, htm, .rtf)
  • Stationary (.htm)
  • Rules (.rwz)

Outlook Express :

  • Outlook Express data file (.dbx)
  • Email Files (.eml)
  • Email messages as text files (.txt)
  • Address book (.wab)
  • Contact information (.vcard)
  • Internet Account files (.iaf)

How do you get rid of bookmarks on a computer?

if you are on a mac computer just drag them out of the bookmark bar and they will disappear or if your on any computer just click bookmark and right click and press delete and you will have them deleted.

How to convert audio files to mp4?

It's necessary and a big demand for us to extract audio from an MP4, such as background music from an MV. As I know, there are lots of online free audio extractor you can resort to. However, if you prefer a desktop yet professional one, Joyoshare Media Cutter can be considered. It helps me extract audio, actually the original audio in the same format, from any video, without losing quality. Also, I can trim out any sections I don't want, adjust volume, apply sound effect and more.

Where is a startup password or power on password stored?

These settings are stored in the computer's BIOS. Sometimes it is also referred to as CMOS.

What do you add to the DIR command to list the contents of a directory that's not the cuurrent working directory?

'dir <directory>' Read the 'dir' manual with the command 'man dir'.

NOTE: The 'ls' command is more commonly used instead of 'dir'.

Below are some examples.

$ dir

Desktop Documents Music Pictures

$ dir Documents

test.txt test.odt test.pdf

$ dir /

bin etc lib lost+found opt run srv usr

boot home lib32 media proc sbin sys var

dev initrd.img lib64 mnt root selinux tmp vmlinuz