Windows

How to change Windows Explorer default opening location

 
are you tired of Windows Explorer always opening up with My Documents folder?
Open start>Programs>Accessories
Right click on ‘windows explorer’ shortcut icon, click “properties”
Switch to ’shortcut’ tab and in the ‘target’ field replace the default:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe
with:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /e, c:\yourownfolder
Replace yourownfolder with any desired folder name or path you wish for. or you can just define the partition name.
This [...]


What to do when your windows Xp won’t boot

Here is a few things you can do to overcome the problem of a Windows XP System doesn’t boot up, you got a few options to make to sort this out, pick whichever works for you preferably in same order:
1. Safe mode :  turn your Computer on, while it’s loading keep pressing [F8] key repeatedly, [...]


Windows XP Registry Cleaners - Top 7 Reasons To Download A Free Scan Now

Windows XP registry cleaners are a great way to keep your PC running at it’s best. If you want to discover the top 7 reasons for using your own Windows XP registry cleaner, then you need to read this article. We will discuss the reasons people use cleaners and how to eradicate the problems that [...]


Computer Repair - From Settings And Preferences To Viruses And Crashes

With the extent with which we use computers today ‘for both professional and personal use’ it’s safe to say we’ve all encountered the need for computer repair in some form. Whether it’s spy ware or a network crash, computer maintenance is what can save us from slowed computer performance, corrupted files, data loss, and time [...]


Online Computer Repair

With the high tech world of today, Online Computer repair is quickly taking hold. Having your computer repaired online is great for many people because they do not need to haul their computer to a shop and wait days to get it back. Another benefit is the cost. Most places will only charge around 89 [...]


Where to Get Vista Drivers

I see this question posted a lot on forums. I have older hardware, were can I get vista drivers for my device. Before even plugging in the new device into Vista you should go and check out the manufacturer’s website for the latest drivers.
The manufacturer of the product is always the best place to search [...]


The Importance Of Screen Savers In Your Daily Life

Imagine going to the Caribbean or visiting a rain forest and smelling that fresh air. Close your eyes I will wait. Yes ! do you feel that. Wish you were there huh. Well thats what computers where really made for. Now a days computers are used 80% for spam and get rich quick schemes. People [...]


Defragment Your Hard Drive Regularly

Difficulty: Easy
How Long: 30 Mins - Days
How often: Depends on analysis, analyze weekly
Fragmentation derives from adding and subtracting files and applications to your hard disk. When files are deleted from the hard disk the empty spaces are filled at random as new items and are stored creating a very unorganized database of files and folders.
Defragmenting [...]


Setting Up A Wireless Network With Windows Vista

I recently purchased a Sony Vaio with a wireless capabilities. When I went to setup a wireless network with my desktop to share files and Internet access I ran into a few problems. For any of you out there that are having trouble setting up your Windows Vista network, you need not to worry as [...]


How To Increase The Performance Of Your CD & DVD Drives

Are you still running Windows 98, or Windows ME? If you are keep reading? If your not keep reading anyway. Supplemental cache size, ever heard of it? Well according to Microsoft “The supplemental cache is used to hold path table, directory, and file information. It is a passive cache holding data that has been accessed [...]