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How To: Create an invisible hard drive partition on a Microsoft Windows XP or Vista PC
This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Replace or expand autoexec.nt and userinit.exe in the Windows Recovery Console
Want to know how to replace autoexecnt and userinit.exe files from the Recovery Console? This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Fix a Stop 0x0000007A KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR Win32k.SYS error on a PC
Need help figuring out how to troubleshoot and resolve an 0x7A stop error on a Microsoft Windows desktop computer or laptop? This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Fix a No Disk Exception Processing Message c000001 error on a Windows PC
Need help figuring out how to fix a No-Disk Exception Processing error on a Windows PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Delete old device drivers from a Microsoft Windows XP or Vista PC
Delete your old device drivers once and for all. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over three minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Remove unused graphics and sound drivers from a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to delete unused sound and video drivers from your system. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Disable AUTORUN.inf and autoplay on a Microsoft Windows PC
Protect your Windows PC from malicious software by disabling AUTORUN.inf & autoplay. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up and use a RamDisk virtual hard drive on a Microsoft Windows PC
Looking for instructions on how to set up a RAM-based virtual hard drive on your Windows PC? With RamDisk, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: View BSOD mini-dump files on a Windows PC with BlueScreenView
Want to access and read your Windows BSoD files? With BlueScreenView, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use the Virus Effect Remover anti-virus application on a Windows PC
Looking for instructions on how to use Virus Effect Remover? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Fix broken icon problems on your Windows PC by rebuilding the icon cache
Want to know how to rebuild the icon cache on a Windows PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Remove viruses on a Windows PC with an Avira AntiVir Rescue System CD
Looking for instructions on how to use an AntiVir Rescue System boot disc to remove viruses on a Windows PC. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use BitDefender on a Microsoft Windows XP PC
Need help figuring out how to use Bitdefender on a Windows XP desktop PC or laptop? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Burn or copy an ISO image with CDBurnerXP on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to burn and copy disc images files with CDBurnerXP on a Microsoft Windows XP PC. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Defragment only specified files & folders on a Windows PC with Defraggler
This clip presents a lesson on how to defrag only select files and folders on a Windows PC. With Defraggler, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over three minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Protect your privacy with the "Iron Browser" version of Google Chrome
Interested in using Google Chrome but concerned about protecting your privacy while surfing the web? Meet Iron Browser, a secure but otherwise identical clone of the Google Chrome web browser. This clip from Britec will teach you where to find it, how to install it and how to get started using it.
How To: Rotate and change desktop background wallpaper on a Windows 7 PC
Ever wanted to cycle automatically between two or more different desktop wallpapers? With Microsoft Windows 7, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Remove infected DLL files with ESET UnDLL on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the ESET UnDLL tool to rid yourself of poisoined DLL files. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Remove fake antivirus applications from your Windows PC
So-called "anti-virus" program doing more harm than good? In this clip, you'll learn how to uninstall fake anti-virus and anti-spyware software from your computer. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Update your Microsoft Windows device drivers with Device Doctor
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the free Device Doctor app to update your device drivers. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Crete a bootable diagnostic CD for a Dell Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to create a bootable system disc for a Dell computer. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Defragment and clean up you Windows Registry with WinMend Registry Defrag
In this clip, you'll learn how to utilize the WinMend Registry Defrag app to defragment and tidy up your Windows Registry, improving system performance. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Disable Microsoft's Service Quality Monitoring in Windows Live or Messenger
In this clip, you'll learn how to disable the Service Quality Monitoring features in Windows Live of Microsoft Messenger. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Test and diagnose hard drives on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to use UBCD to test and diagnose hard disk drives on a MS Windows PC. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Install Microsoft Windows 7 on a virtual machine with VirtualBox
In this clip, you'll learn how to install Microsoft Windows 7 on a virtual machine with VirtualBox. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use the Microsoft Windows 7 ISO Verifier
In this clip, you'll learn how to utilize the ISO Verifier application to verify your disc image files. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Speed up boot time on a Microsoft Windows Vista PC with a registry hack
In this clip, you'll learn how to use a simple registry hack to speed a Windows Vista PC. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Install the UBCD4WIN recovery application on a USB thumb drive
In this clip, you'll learn how to install and configure the UBCD4WIN recovery tool on an external flash pen drive. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over nine minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Run and boot the Windows XP Recovery Console on a USB thumb drive
In this clip, you'll learn how to rip the Microsoft Windows XP Recovery Console to a bootable USB thumb drive. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Create a bootable recovery console ISO for Microsoft Windows XP
In this clip, you'll learn how to create a bootable repair disc image in Microsoft Windows XP. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Repair a "Missing or Corrupt" Fastfat.sys error on a Windows XP computer
In this clip, you'll learn how to resolve a missing or corrupt fastfat.sys error on a Microsoft Windows PC running XP. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Enable or disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP) on a Microsoft Windows PC
In this clip, you'll learn how to both enable and disable Data Execution Prevention on a Microsoft Windows PC running either XP or Vista. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Copy data from a corrupted user profile on a Microsoft Windows Vista or XP PC
In this clip, you'll learn what it takes to copy and transfer data from a corrupted Windows profile to a new profile. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Test the RAM on a Microsoft Windows PC with Memtest86 or Windiag
In this clip, you'll learn how to test your system memory with both Memtest86 and Windiag. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Wipe the data from a Microsoft Windows XP PC with DBAN
Want to securely delete information from a Microsoft Windows XP desktop PC or laptop? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Reset the shell folders path back to the defaults in Microsoft Windows XP
Looking for instructions on how to reset the shell path on a Windows XP computer? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Fix a "Missing or corrupt windows_root\system32\hal.dll" error on a Windows PC
Looking for instructions on how to fix a missing or corrupt hal.dll error on a Windows PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Back up and restore drivers on a Microsoft Windows XP PC
Need some help figuring out how to back up and restore drivers ona Microsoft Windows XP PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Create a bootable ISO disc image on a Microsoft Windows PC with MagicISO
Looking for instructions on how to use the PSR troubleshooting tool in a Microsoft Windows 7? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Repair and reset Winsock & IP settings on a Microsoft Windows PC
Looking for instructions on how to reset Winsock & IP settings on your Windows XP PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.