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Archive for June, 2009



How can in convert a Windows xp word processing file to a PDF file?

Monday 29 June 2009 @ 4:25 am
windows xp


Everytime I put something in Windows XP Word Processing and try to send it off, no one is able to open it. They keep telling me to convert it to PDF, but how do you do that? Thanks




How can I create a duel boot system with Windows 7 and Ubuntu?

Sunday 28 June 2009 @ 10:44 pm
windows 7


I know that I have to create 2 partitions one with Windows 7 and the other with Ubuntu. Just want to know how it works and will it display a list of OS to choose from when I boot.




How to Hide an Admin User from other administrators of User Accouts in Control panel of Win XP SP-2 ?

Sunday 28 June 2009 @ 10:29 am
xp control panel


I have 2 admin logins and 1 limited user login on this machine and want to hide the 2nd admin user from the 1st and limited user when accessed in the User Accounts in Control Panel




Can i take a Win xp media edition screen saver and put it on a dvd?

Sunday 28 June 2009 @ 7:56 am
win xp dvd


I want to take the Da vinci screen saver from windows xp media edition and some how put it into windows movie maker and add a soundtrack with it and put it on a dvd…Is this possible and how would i do this?




Using the windows restore option need help?

Saturday 27 June 2009 @ 7:52 pm
windows restore


I deleted World of Warcraft, I attempted to restore my computer to an earlier date, WOW was there but when I tried to open it it said files were missing. Is there anyway around this? I thought windows would restore the deleted files.




How do I remove Windows 7 from my computer?

Saturday 27 June 2009 @ 4:53 pm
windows 7


Its on, its installed, i have problems with it, I didn’t dual boot it, now, how do i remove it? I had vista on my dell inspiron 1521, and still have the old windows files on the hard drive, but i dont have the original boot disk for vista… is there any way I can get rid of Windows 7 without formatting the hard drive and getting the vista boot disk?




Will a new version of Microsoft Office come with Windows 7?

Saturday 27 June 2009 @ 4:45 pm
windows 7


This is just a straightforward question. Will Microsoft Office come on Windows 7 or will I have to purchase this separately?




How to get back the User accounts option in Control Panel in Windows XP Professional SP2?

Saturday 27 June 2009 @ 3:59 pm
xp control panel


Hi…I installed Windows XP SP2 recently, but the thing is: i am unable to find out the option User Accounts neither With Classic/ Category View in Control Panel. Not only this i am unable to find out Local Users & Group Option in Computer Management window. This window appears once i select Manage option by right clicking My Computer.

Could any body help in this..bcoz i want to add some more users to use XP.




Help with HP MIE installation on WINDOWS PC?

Saturday 27 June 2009 @ 3:17 pm
windows imaging device


hi, i tried to install HP MIE for windows (i downloaded the image from hp site), but when i boot from the USB driver (on my windows desktop PC) it gets stuck on “Install, target device not found
cheking target device /dev/hda/
checking target device /dev/hdb/
checking target device /dev/sda/
checking target device /dev/sdb”
and it continues doing the same!!

help please! i dont know what to do :S
is there a manual or something?
or maybe i should try installing ubuntu on my pc and then MIE?
help please!




How do I get my sound working with windows 7?

Saturday 27 June 2009 @ 2:40 pm
windows 7


I installed windows 7 on my Laptop, but there is no sound. Does anyone know How I can get it working.

Thank you,




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