Although Windows Vista shipped with Internet Explorer 7 and Windows XP shipped with Internet Explorer 6.0, users may opt to download and install Internet Explorer 8. If you decide that you no longer wish to use Internet Explorer 8 or if you have problems with the newer version of the browser, you ma

When Microsoft released their newest operating system, Windows 7, users who had been running Windows Vista were able to easily upgrade through a download which removed Vista from the computer and replaced it with the 7 operating system. If a user had been running XP or an earlier version of Windows,

Tool Net 2.0, commonly referred to as .NET 2.0 Framework, is software that is available from Microsoft. This software is used with many types of computer applications that run on Windows. Version 2.0 of the .NET Framework has been surpassed by .NET 3.0 and .NET 4.0, depending on your version of Wind

Microsoft Windows XP comes in two different flavors, Home and Professional Edition. Windows XP is a desktop operating system intended for end users. Professional Edition contains all of the features of Home, plus major enhancements intended for business networks. Home Edition isn't suitable for corp

According to the Processes Library website, "Cryptnet.dll is an API module related to Crypto Network," and "is a system process that is needed for your Windows system to work properly." This suggests that it should not be removed. Nevertheless, it is possible to remove the file.

The Windows Start menu is located on the Windows taskbar, which is located at the bottom of the computer's screen by default. The Start menu gives you quick access to commonly used programs and functions in an easily accessible location. It can be moved to a new location on your computer screen if y

Windows 7 preferences vary widely by computer users. Even when you take your PC out of the box and do the initial startup, you may notice icons in the task bar that you don't want in that location, especially icons of software you know you'll never use. But you can personalize your computer by rem

The words "disc boot failure" are terrifying for most computer users. A disc boot failure notification generally means that your hard drive and operating system may be useless. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to troubleshoot your system in order to salvage your computer. You may need to res

The Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) tool enables the quick and secure setup of an intranet site. Once created, each intranet site contains a number of out of the box features, such as a home page, document library and an announcements board. The site also can be configured to use a datab

As Microsoft's Windows operating system has evolved, many formerly complex tasks have become easy for a novice user. Unfortunately, many operations that were once simple have become more difficult. Getting a directory printout is one example of this.For those of you who aren't DOS dinosa

FFDShow Audio Decoder is a type of program that allows your computer to play a wide variety of different audio file formats beyond the standard .MP3 file. FFDShow contains a number of codecs that, when installed on the computer, allow Windows XP to make sense of the way certain formats are programme

After you install the "Terminal Services" application (renamed "Remote Desktop" on newer Windows versions), user privileges are assigned to allow people to remotely access the machine. Windows has a local policy editor that assigns local user rights. One of these rights is Terminal Services manageme

If you're concerned about spyware threats and Internet-borne security threats, Windows Defender is a free program by Microsoft that will help protect your computer. Unfortunately, problems installing the program are fairly common and are usually caused by your system configuration.

Installing a free DVD decoder is easy and quick. Many options exist such as VLC media player and HandBrake. VLC and HandBrake are open source and completely free, requiring no purchase and will not expire after 30 days of use. HandBrake has many presets for commonly used devices like ipods, phones,

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), which many people mistakenly refer to as DOS, manages your computer's boot-up process. Among other things, you can change the boot order through BIOS in order to configure your computer to boot from a CD. Generally, this is done to boot from a recovery disk or some

Nero is a popular software suite that often comes installed on new computers. Published by Ahead Software, Nero includes applications for burning discs, backing up files, printing disc covers and organizing and playing media files. One utility included in the suite is Nero Scout. This program consta

The hyberfil or hyberfil.sys file is a Windows system file that your computer needs to go into hibernation mode. This file remembers your computer's state when it goes into hibernation. The other mode of power management on Windows systems is sleep mode, which doesn't use files as large as hyberfil.

The Asus Eee 900 is a small, inexpensive netbook computer. Netbooks are designed to be the ultimate portable computer, but many of the hardware features found on a standard laptop are stripped from the netbook. This includes the CD/DVD drive. Because there is no drive initially available to install

Super Mario Brothers 3 is a video game originally released for the Nintendo Entertainment System. You may no longer own an NES or your Nintendo may not be working as well as it once did. Fortunately, you can play Nintendo games on a Windows XP computer using a Nintendo emulator. Emulators can be use

Financial software programs store information in different file formats. pc/MRP uses database file, or DBF, format to store data reports. Most of the spreadsheet programs support DBF files, which provide a way to transfer information between different financial software, such as pc/MRP and Peachtre