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The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Conflicker, Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, [...]

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Many people have switched to web mail for the ease of access and Gmail is one of the best, but unlike desktop software like Outlook, Outlook Express or Windows Mail all your messages are now stored on Googles servers and not on your local computer. What happens if Google has a problem or deletes your [...]

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Remember the last time you needed to access one of your system folders, maybe your Music or Pictures or any other system folder. You had to click My Computer then navigate through all that mess of folders until you found the right one.
Well here’s a way to quickly get to any system folder. Just click [...]

 
 
When troubleshooting computer problems its helpful to see what processes are running and check their memory usage to see if a program or process is using up all your memory. There are quite a few programs out there that have memory leaks, Firefox 2 had a this issue if you left it [...]

 
Windows XP’s control panel is a very useful tool however there are so many options available its easy to loose track of the ones you use most so why not create a custom Control Panel with just your favorites. Here’s how.

 
 
Ever wonder what version of Windows your using, a few people have asked lately how do I tell what version of Windows do I have, or do I need to install the latest Service Pack. Here is an easy way to find out.

 
 
 
If you’re left handed mouser or would like to setup your mouse for a left handed user here’s a quick tip to do it.
 

 
 
Just when you thought you finally started to get the upper hand on spam in your inbox the insidious spammers have come with a new twist. Calendar Spam, unwanted meeting requests that popup in your calendar. If it hasn’t happened to you yet, O-boy it will. Here’s what happens.

Did you ever wonder how strong that password was you just created for your online bank account, Email address or your favorite new website.Well here’s a free online password checker from the folks at Microsoft, The Microsoft Password Checker. that will let you check the strength of your passwords.
Here are some tips to create [...]

Microsoft’s Baseline Security Advisor is is free download from Microsoft that will scan your computer for vulnerabilities and identifying common security misconfigurations in your operating system and present you with a detailed report for what if anything it finds and how to fix it. It will also scan computers across your network.