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   Windows


WINDOWS

  Instructions  

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  Audio CD

Basic Windows 98/ME/XP Instructions

CD-ROM Instructions

Changing the Background Picture

Creating a New Folder

Creating a Shortcut

Copying a File to/Restoring a File from a Floppy Disk

Copying a File from a CD to the Hard Disk

Cutting & Pasting

Deleting Files

Deleting Program Groups

Deleting Temporary Files

Disk Cleanup

Finding a File

Finding a File (Windows XP)

Installing Fonts

Installing Programs - from CDs

Installing Programs - from Floppy Disks

Maximizing, Minimizing, & Restoring the Size of A Window

Moving the Task Bar

Photo Printing Wizard (Windows XP)

Printer Installation

Printing Problems

Restoring the Desktop Icons

Recycle Bin

Save vs. Save As 

Scandisk - Defrag

Screen Resolution

Selecting more than one file

Startup Folder

The Views button

The Windows XP Picture & Fax Viewer

Turning On & Off the Computer (Basic)

TweakUI

Updates List (a list of software updates your computer may need)

Windows Security Center - Turn off Virus Protection Alerts

Windows Update

 
What should I do if my computer freezes (Windows 98/ME)?
What should I do if my computer freezes (Windows XP)?
Why does my computer freeze?
How can I change the time on my computer?
When do I use the left mouse button and when do I use the right one?
Should I leave my computer on all the time, or turn it off when I'm not using it?
What does   "Non-system disk or disk error. Replace and strike any key when ready." mean?
My "Start" button is now up in the upper left (or right or top) of the screen.  How can I get it back down where it used to be?
My computer won't turn off.  How can I turn it off?
Printer Troubleshooting Checklist
Checking the Print Spooler
My computer is making a grinding noise. What should I do?
Password Problems