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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.

18,535 Questions

Why does my computer wake from sleep mode on it's own when it is plugged into the roadrunner modem?

Plugging something in (or removing something) is seen as a sufficient action to wake up the computer, since you may be about to do something with it.

Which file do you use to encrypt files?

File? You can use 3rd party software sucha s TrueCrypt or Kakasoft Folder Protector to encrypt files.

How do you unhide folder from desktop?

Control Panel: Folder Options, advanced, click "show hidden files" click OK or APPLY. Close

How can you split a large archive file into part files?

there is a file splitter called 'freefilesplitter' and its available to download from their website , www. filesplitter. org

This is a portable free program which means no valuable hard drive space will be wasted, just keep it in your documents folder. Be aware that you need this program to join the files back together again so don't delete it

If you reset to factory settings will you lose your files?

Yes. It returns your computer to the way it was when it left the factory. Everything you put on it will be gone. There are some things you can find, though, like things stored on websites like your email address book, your game scores, thing like that.

How do you disable emoticons on Yahoo Messenger?

Well if you really want to disable the emoticons (smileys) you can do so in Preferences which is in the Messenger menu at the top of Y!M. In Preferences choose the Messages category and under Miscellaneous uncheck the box that would enable emoticons. Click OK.

What do you do if your CD ROM is missing on windows xp for example you click on your your mycompurter folder and it's not there?

firstly the basics, make sure the drivers are installed. see if the cd-rom is being reed from starting. if not.take a look inside see if it is plugged in. if you cant do that take it to an IT shop. next if you can open it, can you smell a burnt smell coming out of the cd-rom if so you need a new one. Yours Faithfully Your_Mum/David

Is Microsoft actually coming out with Service Pack 3 for Windows XP If yes when and whether I can purchase it from a Retail store?

Microsoft says Service Pack 3 will be coming out in the first quarter of 2008. It will probably be offered as a free download like the first two service packs.

See: http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle/servicepacks.mspx

Answer: if you buy windows xp profetional. then you can download and install free of cost from Microsoft website.

What is MS application?

A "MS application" probably refers to a Microsoft application, which would be any piece of software released by Microsoft.

How do you get to the CMOS of a computer if you don't know the system password that it is asking for?

(Computer should be turn off) To get to the BIOS/CMOS of the computer with you not knowing the password, first open the system unit, then take the CMOS battery and jumper out (refer to the motherboard documentation to locate the jumper) then set the jumper from 2 and 3 pins to 3 and 4 pins or from 1 and 2 pins to just 1. Put the battery back in, then turn on the computer, count to 20. Turn off the computer, set the jumper back to its original position then turn the computer back on, try to access BIOS/CMOS the password should now be gone.

Will your old Acer charger work on your new Acer Acer aspire?

If they are the same wattage and voltage, and have the same connector, yes.

What command line tool fixes the OS boot record?

In Windows XP and before you can use the command "fixmbr" from the recovery console to do this. In Windows Vista and later, you need to execute "bootrec.exe /fixmbr".

What is a benefit of the DVCAM format?

The benefit of the DVCAM format is that it is the digital video choice for professionals. This happens because it allows maximum level of details and the highest range of shoots.