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Category: Windows

Windows being the most used operating system, the posts in this category will provide information about software that can run on Windows.

  • New and Interesting Features In The Next IE 10

    New and Interesting Features In The Next IE 10

    The successor to IE 9 is currently under development process by Microsoft. The company has recently released the first Internet Explorer 10 Platform Preview, which not only runs on Windows 7 but also on later versions. This has been noted as a lightning fast release even for the very competitive browser market, only after one month from IE 9’s final release.

    Internet Explorer 10 means real business and comes to overwhelm its competition, maximizing important IE 9 functionality regarding HDD acceleration, HTML5 support, and CSS 3 uptake.

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  • Repair and Recovery for Windows 7 If You Have No CD

    Repair and Recovery for Windows 7 If You Have No CD

    So there you are happily browsing a site about Web Design or working on a blog post when your computer stops working. It could be that you got a virus or another problem that has messed up your Windows 7 installation or you want to reinstall it for some other reason.

    If you have a Toshiba laptop or bought Windows 7 as a digital download this isn’t so easy.

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  • Solution: USB Device Not Recognized in Windows 7

    Solution: USB Device Not Recognized in Windows 7

    I use many different types of external devices, and all connect to my desktop using the USB ports. Two of the devices are external hard drives that I use to backup my data files. One of the hard drives is a small, portable drive that I store offsite, while the other is a regular, full-size external hard drive.

    Recently, however, I ran into a problem where Windows 7 was displaying an error indicating that it couldn’t recognize the external hard drive. The connection between the hard drive and the computer was fine, and the hard drive appeared to be functioning properly. After performing those checks I did some research online, and found my answer.

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  • Fix: Device Manager Error Code 43

    Fix: Device Manager Error Code 43

    I have installed hundreds of devices on many computers over the past 10 years, and I really haven’t experienced any issues with any particular device. I have had my share of headaches, devices not working properly, or not being detected. Recently, however, I had the Windows device manager stop a device and record the error. After a few things I managed to determine the cause of the problem.

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  • How Much RAM Should Be Installed in Your Windows Computer?

    How Much RAM Should Be Installed in Your Windows Computer?

    One of the main considerations that is taken when purchasing a new Windows computer is how much RAM should the computer contain? As with everything else in technology the answer is usually “it depends.” Most computers sold today seem to have at least 4GB of RAM, which is more than enough for most people. For those that are into video or photo editing, then having more will definitely help.

    When it comes to gaming, which seems to be pushing the graphics technology, it may not matter if you have 4 GB of RAM or 12 GB. The reason comes down to how the actual game is developed and the operating system. As with many things in life, there are limits that will have an effect on how much RAM you may actually need, and be using.

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  • 4 Tips for Speeding Up Your PC

    4 Tips for Speeding Up Your PC

    After continuous use of your PC, the hard disk, registry and system become cluttered with temporary data that makes your PC slower and crash more often. In this article will describe several tips for making your PC run faster.

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  • Fix: An Error Occurred During the Installation of Assembly Component

    Fix: An Error Occurred During the Installation of Assembly Component

    I was recently installing Microsoft Office 2010 on a Windows XP computer when I encountered an error. The error prevented the installation from continuing, which prevented Office 2010 from installing. Installation errors can be a pain, as some error messages may not be well documented. Luckily, Microsoft OFfice 2010, much like all version of Office since 2000, use the Windows Installer service for installation.

    While the error itself doesn’t provide a whole lot of information regarding the problem, a quick search yielded the solution, which I outline below.

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  • Microsoft Partners With Barnes & Noble

    Microsoft Partners With Barnes & Noble

    Both Microsoft and Barnes & Noble announced a strategic partnerships in a new subsidiary of Barnes & Noble called Newco. If you own a Nook, Barnes & Noble’s e-reader, or an e-reader in general, then this partnership may interest you. This partnership is looking to accelerate the transition from print media to e-readers, especially for Windows users.

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