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How to Transfer Music To An iPad

2011-09-05T01:02:00.000-07:00

Instructions

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  First, to transfer music to your iPad from a computer you will need to have iTunes on the computer. This is a free download for both Mac and PC.
  
  If you do not already have iTunes, go to the iTunes website to download and install it prior to continuing.
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  Next, ensure that the iPad and the computer and turned on.
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  Now connect the USB chord to both the iPad (30 pin connector end) and the computer. When you do this, iTunes should recognize the iPad and automatically open. If it does not, open up iTunes.
  
  If this is the first time you've connected the iPad to iTunes on this computer, you may have to go through some quick setup steps.
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  Once connected, you will see the iPad as a device in the left hand column of iTunes (same column as playlists, iTunes store, etc.). Click on the iPad icon in this column.
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  In the resulting window (within iTunes), select the Music tab from the top of the screen. In this screen, you will be able to select what music you wish to transfer to the iPad. You can choose from your entire song library or individual playlists.
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  Last, click "Apply" towards the bottom of the screen to sync the music to your iPad. You're now ready to listen to music on your shiny new iPad.

How to Update And Restore the Apple iPad

2011-09-05T00:59:00.000-07:00

Instructions

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  Launch the latest version of iTunes on your computer.
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  Connect the iPad to the computer using the USB connector cable that came with the device.
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  Select the name of the iPad under the "Devices" heading in the left navigation panel of iTunes.
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  View the "Summary" tab in the main iTunes window. Click "Check For Update." If a software update is available for the iPad, click "Update" to install it. The download and install takes a few minutes. Do not disconnect the iPad from the computer until the process is complete.
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  Restore the iPad to factory conditions by selecting the name of the iPad under "Devices" and clicking "Restore" in the Summary tab of the main iTunes window.
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  Select "Back Up" when asked if you want to back up the setting for the iPad before restoring the software.
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  Click "Restore" when asked if you are sure you want to restore the iPad to factory settings. After the restore process is complete, the iPad restarts.
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  Choose "Restore from the backup..." to copy your settings, apps, documents, music and all other data to the iPad.

How to Connect an iPad to a Wireless Network

2011-09-05T00:56:00.000-07:00

Instructions

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  Press the iPad's "Home" button to reach the iPad's home page of apps.
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  Click the "Settings" app icon, which looks like gray gears.
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  Click "Wi-Fi" to enter the iPad's wireless settings.
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  Touch the "On/Off" selector switch on the top of the screen until it reads "On."
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  Select the wireless network that the iPad is to be connected to under "Choose a Network..." It may take a few seconds for the networks to appear after turning on the wireless feature.
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  Enter the password for the network if prompted to do so, and select "Join" to access that wireless network.

How to Choose the Right Apple iPad

2011-09-05T00:53:00.000-07:00

Instructions

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  The first thing you need to do to choose the right Apple iPad is determine the amount of storage space you will need. Do you plan to keep a lot of pictures; you could use your iPad as a digital picture frame. Do you plan to keep files stored on your portable device; you can save spread sheets of your articles or blog writings? Do you want to have several applications like games and organization apps on your iPad? What about eBooks; you can use the iPad as an eReader for online books. If you plan to add a lot of items to your iPad its better to have more space. Even if you don't like to play games on your iPhone or iPod you may find that the iPad gaming experience is much better because of the larger screen and faster processor so when you are making your decision on size leave a little room for the possibility of needing the space.
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  Next you should take into consideration where you plan to use your iPad. If you plan to only use your iPad at home or near a Wi-Fi connection you can choose the basic model that comes with the built in Wi-Fi connection. However, if you plan to take your portable iPad with you to area's that do not offer Wi-Fi connections you will need to purchase an iPad with the built in 3G capabilities. This will allow you to pay a small fee and have access to the internet for downloading apps or surfing the web anywhere you have 3G coverage. The upgraded iPad with the added 3G capability will only add about $130 to the total cost of the iPad so if there is a possibility that you will want to use the iPad away from a Wi-Fi connection its best to go ahead and get it. You can always add the service at a later time but if you don't get it you will have to either do without or purchase a new iPad when you decide you want it.
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  Now you need to decide on a price for your new iPad. This is kind of predetermined by the features you selected in steps one and two but as with many people price does play an important part of the decision making process.
  
  Wi-Fi only 16GB = $499
  Wi-Fi only 32GB = $599
  Wi-Fi only 64GB = $699
  
  Wi-Fi and 3G 16GB = $629
  Wi-Fi and 3G 32GB = $729
  Wi-Fi and 3G 64GB = $829
  
  If you noticed there price jumps a hundred dollars each time the storage size doubles. When you think about it an extra hundred dollars for double storage is not too bad really, but make sure you need the space since 16GB is a lot of room.
  
  Also jumping from the Wi-Fi only device to the Wi-Fi with 3G is a price increase of $129. When you take into consideration not getting the 3G capable device could cost you $629 if you had to purchase the complete device later just to use the feature it's again pretty easy to justify getting the upgraded iPad instead of the basic.
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  Now put the three things together to make sure you are getting the right Apple iPad for you!

How to Prevent Computer Radiation

2011-09-05T00:48:00.000-07:00

Instructions

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  Foods high in Vitamin A and C can reduce computer radiation
  The first step in preventing and reducing computer radiation is to have a high intake in food rich in Vitamin A and C. These includes foods such as apples, tomatoes, carrots, and cherries. These vitamins can help reduce the harmful effects of computer radiation.
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  Computer ventilaters and coolers/fans can reduce radiation
  It is known that computer screens emit certain types of carcinogenic substances that is extremely harmful to your health. A way to reduce these is by putting your computer near a ventilated cooler.
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  Since computer radiation is emitted in all directions, computer placement is very important to reducing radiation. Make sure that the back of your computer screen is overlooking an area where people pass by. The second strongest radiation is behind your computer screen. You should have an ideal eye distance of about 80cm away from the screen to reduce computer radiation.
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  Older modeled computers emit more radiation than newly developed ones
  If you can, purchase a new model computer. Most older modeled computers tend to release more radiation than the new ones. Old computers can release up to twice the amount of radiation compared to that of a new modeled and developed computer.
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  Radiation filter plates can also reduce radiation greatly
  One easy measure to reduce and prevent harmful computer radiation is by attaching a radiation filter plate in front of your computer screen. Make sure you do not have any metal substances near your computer, as these can reflect off electromagnetic radiation that can be harmful to your health.
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  Since computer radiation can also affect and harm your skin, you can apply a layer of facial mask to prevent yourself from the rays. Once done using a computer, make sure to thoroughly wash your wash to brush off any electromagnetic particles that might have attached to the outer surface of your face and skin.
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  Cactus and other plants help absorb harmful computer radiation
  Lastly, you can put some radiation absorbing plants near your computer to prevent computer radiation. For example, putting several potted cactus can help absorb some of the harmful radiation.

How to Choose the Right Processor Speed for a Computer

2011-09-05T00:43:00.001-07:00

Instructions

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  Think about what you will be doing with your computer for the next 3 years. That is about the timeframe for machines these days.
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  If you are just using your machine for casual use, such as word processing, web browsing and the occasional card game, consider an Intel Pentium Dual Core or AMD Sempron processor. If you prefer Macintosh machines, look into an Intel Core 2 Duo.
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  If you are a middle of the road user, who likes all of the above things but also the occasional heavier game and multimedia use (i.e. pictures and mp3s), an Intel Quad Core would be better. The Quad Core is also great for heavy online multimedia games and heavier multimedia use.
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  If Macintoshes are your taste and you are a heavier user, the Intel Dual Quad Core processors can take care of all your needs.
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  If your budget allows it, try and spend as much as you can on the fastest processor. This is because technology evolves at a very fast pace and your machine will be able to keep up after a few years.

How to Delete Cookies & Clean Your Computer

2011-09-05T00:39:00.000-07:00

One of the easiest things to do is delete cookies. And what cookies are, they're little pieces of information that are stored in your computer so when you go to a website, that website knows that you've visited it before, and it like helps keep track of you as an individual, so they can tailor ads or you know specific sayings you set up on your computer, which is great if they're sites that you go to a lot, but if you just go to a site once, it'll store that information and over a couple years or even over six months of not deleting cookies, you'll build up a lot of information and that starts to hog space on your computer. And one of the big things with your computer is if you have a hard drive, as it starts to fill up, your computer takes longer to find things, so that slows down your computer. So to delete cookies is fairly easy. If you're running Internet Explorer, you just go up to tools, and then go to Internet Options, and then right on the front page there's a button that says delete cookies. And you'll just go over here, delete cookies, and it says delete all cookies in a temporary internet folder, and you hit okay. And then that's it for the cookies part of it The next thing you want to do is clean up, as your computer starts to, over time, it'll in other areas, start accumulating data that you don't need anymore. So you'll want to go to the - hit the start button and go to my all programs, and then go to accessories, and then you're going to look at system tools, and you'll see something that says disk cleanup. You'll want to click on that, and sometimes it'll take a couple minutes as it's scanning your hard drive for information. Depending on how full your hard drive, it could take fifteen minutes or longer. Since I don't really have a lot on here, it did it fairly quick. Now that it's showing you that I've got this much in temporary internet files and how much is in my recycle bin. And it's basically letting you know these are files that you can get rid of to clean up your computer, and then you just hit okay, and it'll ask you are you sure you want to do this and you say yes. And then it's going to go through and delete all those files and then that'll help clean up some of the stuff that you don't need anymore. And then another thing to do is just go through it yourself and look through the computer and find files or folders or things you've downloaded that you might not need anymore and delete those. And if you do enough of that, you should start to notice you should start to notice an increase in performance on your computer. And another great thing to do is just add more RAM 'cause that could speed up your computer as well. And that's how to delete cookies and clean up your computer.

How to Turn Your TV Into a Computer Monitor

2011-09-05T00:35:00.000-07:00

Instructions

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If you are using your computer and TV, turn them off before proceeding any further.
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Position your computer's system unit within easy reach of your TV. This makes it easier to work especially when you have shorter cables.
3

Disconnect your computer monitor from the system unit by unplugging the monitor cable. Leave the mouse and keyboard connected.
4

Identify the type of video cable you are going to use to connect from your computer's video port to your television. The most common is a VGA cable like the one shown on the left.
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Connect the VGA cable to the VGA port on the back of your computer.
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Connect the other end of the cable to the video port found on the back of your TV.
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Turn on your computer.
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Turn on your TV and select the appropriate TV In video source. You may need to refer to your television's user's guide on how to choose the source input. If the connection is working properly, you should see Windows displayed on your TV screen.
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You can now start working on your computer using your TV as a screen monitor

How to Find Your Computer IP Address (Windows)

2011-09-05T00:33:00.000-07:00

Instructions

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  Go to the Start menu, go to Run, and type "CMD" in the dialog box (without the quotes.)
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  Now you should see a dark (DOS) window that looks just like the picture on the left of this article step.
  
  Without the quotes, type "IPCONFIG" and press ENTER.
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  Now you should see some network information, along with the IP ADDRESS of your computer listed.
  
  ===- END -===
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  The following steps are OPTIONAL:
  
  If more information is needed, other than the IP address, type the following from the same DOS box described in step two: IPCONFIG /ALL
  
  This will provide you with more network information on your computer. Its purposes may vary.
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  There are also websites available that can provide your computer IP, such as www.whatismyip.com.
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  If you have a router/network set up, please note that the initial steps above will only show you the network's IP from the router. For example, if you have a Linksys router installed, and perform the IPCONFIG command, it will show you something like "192.168.1.x" as opposed to your computer's local/root address. For this reason, following STEP 5 above may be useful.

How to Network Your Computers

2011-09-05T00:31:00.000-07:00

Instructions

Learn the jargon
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  A router relays data between your broadband Internet connection and your individual computers.
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  A network adapter connects to each computer. It sends data from the computer to the router.
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  An Internet protocol (IP) address is your computer's unique identification on the Internet. When you have a home network, all your computers share one IP address.
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  A print server is a special network adapter that's used to connect a printer to a network. With a print server, several computers can share one printer.
Choose a network type
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  Network your computers wirelessly over radio waves using a special type of router called an access point. One access point can serve most average-sized homes. The trade name for this technology is Wi-Fi or 802.11b, or its faster cousin, 802.11g. Wi-Fi products should be compatible with each other regardless of brand. Wireless networks work for people who move from room to room with their laptops, or want to use them in cafe's, airports and other places with wireless service.
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  Use your home's electrical wiring to connect the router to each computer with a powerline network. The trade name for this technology is HomePlug. HomePlug networks are more secure than Wi-Fi networks and don't require special wiring. However, it's the newest technology and tends to be the most expensive.
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  Hook up with the most secure home network, a wired network, sometimes called Ethernet, 10-Base-T or 100-Base-T. If your broadband connection, router and all computers are in one room, it's the best choice. But because of its special wiring, it's also the least flexible if your needs change.
Buy the equipment
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  Get one router. If you're going wireless, this router is called an access point or base station.
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  Get a network adapter for each computer. The simplest ones plug into the computer's universal serial bus (USB) port. If you're using a wired network, your computer probably already has an Ethernet network interface card (NIC) in it.
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  Purchase extra-long Ethernet cables (also called Category 5 or Cat5 cables) if you're using a wired network.
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  Buy a print server if you want to put a printer on your network. Make sure the connectors on your print server and printer match.
Set it up
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  Start reading and experimenting. Many products have surprisingly good manuals and online support, and many Web sites are packed with good advice, such as HomeNetHelp.com, PracticallyNetworked.com and compnetworking.about.com. Many manufacturers offer online advice. Good technical support can make a huge difference in your installation, especially if you're not particularly patient or computer savvy.
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  If you're putting in a wired network, run cables to your stereo or home theater. Many new home entertainment components including digital video recorders and game systems are Internet-enabled.

How to Get Rid of a Computer Virus

2011-09-05T00:29:00.000-07:00

Instructions

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  Visit your virus-scan software manufacturer's Web site and install any virus updates that are available. Then run the software. The software may not be able to delete the virus, but it may be able to identify it.
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  Search the Web for information regarding your specific virus by typing the name of the virus or its associated file into a search engine followed by the word "virus." For example, "Melissa virus," "BubbleBoy virus," etc.
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  Download and install any patches or other programs that will help you eliminate the virus. Or follow any instructions you find on deleting the virus manually.
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  Run another virus scan to make sure the virus has been dealt with properly.

How to Clean Up Your Computer & Make it Run Faster

2011-09-05T00:18:00.001-07:00

Instructions

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  ANTI-SPYWARE & ANTI-VIRUS
  
  Cleaning your computer can be a difficult and frustrating task if you are not a technician or computer savvy, especially cleaning your computer manually. However, the invention of computer cleaning softwares have now eliminated the frustration and also the technical knowledge required, and now made it possible to clean your entire system automatically. To clean up your computer to make it Run Faster, install both anti-Spy ware and Anti-virus programs on your computer. Clean your computer on a daily or weekly basis using both your anti-Spy ware and anti-virus software to delete spy wares and viruses that may be on your computer. Spy wares can cause your computer to run very slowly and even destroy it. If you are experiencing this, then it's time to maintain your computer. If you own a car, you must take it to the mechanic to have it service periodically, for it to be in good running condition. If you ignore warnings the soon it will come to a complete stop.
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  The same principle applies to your computer. It must be maintained periodically for it to function at its maximum capacity. If this is ignored, the it will grind to a halt and soon come to a dead stop.
  
  You must take a proactive approach, by implementing precautionary measures, and preventative methods by installing an Advanced System Care software and Computer Cleaner (CCleaner) software to clean your computer "Registry" that stores a lot of useless information over a period of time. For example, after installing and deleting programs from your computer. This information accumulates and slows down your computer if it is not cleaned out. It is referred to as "Your Registry is Clogged up."
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  SYSTEM CARE PROGRAMS
  
  Your computer can be kept clean and free from spywares and viruses by running both programs on a daily or weekly basis, which will search your computer for these hazards.
  
  Clean your computer "Registry" that stores a lot of useless information over a period of time. For example, after installing and deleting programs from your computer. This information accumulates and slows down your computer if it is not cleaned out. It is referred to as "Your Registry is Clogged up."
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  Clean your cookies and Temporary Internet files to free up your computer and make it perform at top level. You can get these programs absolutely free if you can not afford to purchase them (see Resources below).
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  DEFRAG YOUR COMPUTER
  
  Defrag your computer Hard Drive (HD) every month to maintain effective system performance. Defragging your Hard Drive will enhance speed performance, and re-arrange your system files. Click on My Computer, Right Click on "Local Disk (c)" Click on Properties, Click on Tools, Click on Defragment Now."
  
  Advanced System Care Program will also clean and Defrag your computer, which is additional cleaning based on the fact that no one computer tool will do a complete cleaning job, but a combined effort between all the tools will.
  
  Finally, install a Browser Protection Software, such as Spy ware Blaster to prevent your browser from being taken over. This will block Spy-wares coming down through cookies and temporary internet files from attaching themselves to your computer (See Resources below).
  
  Use these tools to protect your computer from a lot of problems that almost every computer is exposed to especially working online where these hazards exist.
  
  Therefore, take all the necessary precaution and prevention. If these are implemented, then there is not mush to worry about.
  
  Using a combination of these three computer tools will protect and clean your computer and make it function at maximum capacity.

How To: Install Windows 7 Or Windows 8 From USB Drive [Detailed 100% Working Guide]

2011-08-15T10:32:00.000-07:00

Requirements:

*USB Flash Drive (Minimum 4GB)

*Windows 7 or Vista installation files.

Follow the below steps to create bootable Windows 7/Vista USB drive using which you can install Windows 7/Vista easily.

1. Plug-in your USB flash drive to USB port and move all the contents from USB drive to a safe location on your system.

2. Open Command Prompt with admin rights. Use any of the below methods to open Command Prompt with admin rights.

*Type cmd in Start menu search box and hit Ctrl+ Shift+ Enter.

*Go to Start menu > All programs > Accessories, right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

3. You need to know about the USB drive a little bit. Type in the following commands in the command prompt:

First type DISKPART and hit enter to see the below message.

Next type LIST DISK command and note down the Disk number (ex: Disk 1) of your USB flash drive. In the below screenshot my Flash Drive Disk no is Disk 1.

4. Next type all the below commands one by one. Here I assume that your disk drive no is “Disk 1”.If you have Disk 2 as your USB flash drive then use Disk 2.Refer the above step to confirm it.

So below are the commands you need to type and execute one by one:

SELECT DISK 1

CLEAN

CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY

SELECT PARTITION 1

ACTIVE

FORMAT FS=NTFS

(Format process may take few seconds)

ASSIGN

EXIT

Don’t close the command prompt as we need to execute one more command at the next step. Just minimize it.

5. Next insert your Windows7/Vista DVD into the optical drive and check the drive letter of the DVD drive. In this guide I will assume that your DVD drive letter is “D” and USB drive letter is “H” (open my computer to know about it).

6. Maximize the minimized Command Prompt in the 4th step.Type the following command now:

D: CD BOOT and hit enter.Where “D” is your DVD drive letter.

CD BOOT and hit enter to see the below message.

7. Type another command given below to update the USB drive with BOOTMGR compatible code.

BOOTSECT.EXE /NT60 H:

Where “H” is your USB drive letter. Once you enter the above command you will see the below message.

8. Copy your Windows 7/Vista DVD contents to the USB flash drive.

9. Your USB drive is ready to boot and install Windows 7/Vista. Only thing you need to change the boot priority at the BIOS to USB from the HDD or CD ROM drive. I won’t explain it as it’s just the matter the changing the boot priority or enabling the USB boot option in the BIOS.

Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media

2011-08-15T10:25:00.000-07:00

Let's be clear about what we're doing here

First up, let's define what it is I'm describing. For purposes of this discussion, a clean install--or what Microsoft calls a custom install--is when you boot your PC with Windows 7 Setup media (typically a Setup DVD, but with this version it could also be a specially created, bootable USB memory device containing the Setup bits) with the intention of installing just Windows 7 on the PC. There could be a previous version of Windows (XP or Vista) installed on the PC already. You will either install Windows 7 to a separate partition or will wipe out the previous Windows version during Setup. If it's the latter, please--please--be sure to backup all your data first. Please.

A clean install with Upgrade media is just what it sounds like: You will perform a clean install of Windows 7 using an Upgrade version of Windows 7, instead of the so-called (and more expensive) "Full" version. Upgrade versions of Windows 7 are far more common than Full versions, both because they are less expensive and because Microsoft offered (and in some cases is still offering) exceptionally cheap pricing on Upgrade media.

Note: One such special offer, the Windows 7 Family Pack, consists of 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade media Setup discs and a single product key which can be used to activate three copies of the OS on three different PCs. The Family Pack costs $150, or just $30 more than a single copy of Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade. It's kind of a no-brainer. But rememeber what you're getting there: The Family Pack comes with Upgrade, not Full, product keys.

But here's the paradox. While anyone with a valid, licensed copy of Windows XP or Vista qualifies for any Upgrade version of Windows 7--and by the way, that's pretty much every single PC user on earth--only Vista users can do an in-place upgrade, which is the install type for which Upgrade media is optimized. If you're an XP user, there's no way to do an in-place upgrade. So you have to perform a migration, which consists of three steps:

1. Backup your crucial data and settings using Windows Easy Transfer (it's on the Windows 7 Setup DVD) and make note of the applications that are installed, because you'll have to manually reinstall them again after the fact.

2. Perform a clean install of Windows 7 using the Upgrade media. I describe this process in this article.

3. Restore your crucial data and settings using Windows Easy Transfer (part of Windows 7) and then reinstall your applications.

Put simply, there are millions of people out there who will be performing clean installs with Upgrade media. Many people have experienced issues with Windows 7 upgrades, especially those trying to do clean installs with Upgrade media, but if you follow the advice in this article, you will get up and running. You will get a legally activated, legitimate version of Windows 7 installed on your PC.

Is this process bulletproof? I'm not sure yet, but I think so. In any event, here's a checklist of things to try, in order from least painful to most painful. One of these methods will work for you.

Note: In all of these methods, you should observe one simple rule. Do not enter your product key during Setup. Instead, you will attempt to activate Windows 7 manually after it is installed. So you can just enter your product key later.

How to Change Startup Programs in Windows 7

2011-08-15T10:22:00.000-07:00

Instructions

2011-08-15T10:21:00.001-07:00

How to Upgrade to Windows 7 From Windows Vista

2011-08-15T10:16:00.000-07:00

Instructions

How to Delete a Computer Operating System

2009-03-07T12:09:00.001-08:00

There are several reasons a computer user might want to delete his operating system. He might prefer another operating system and have to uninstall the existing one to replace it. He might be using dual systems and need to delete one of the two. Or he could just like fiddling with the operating system, deleting and reinstalling it again to start with a clean slate. You have to be cautious in performing this type of operation, whatever the reason for it may be. Here are some tips to ensure that the deletion won't cause any headaches down the road.

Instructions
Step1Make a copy or backup of important files or programs before proceeding. Saving those important files and folders allows you to access them later on, when you load a new operating system.
Step2Install the new operating system. This is probably the easiest and fastest way to remove or delete your current operating system. Insert the new operating system CD and follow the installation prompt. If it asks you if you are sure you want to delete the current operating system, click on "Y" or "Yes."
Step3Remove the Windows operating system completely by going into "Safe Mode." Try hitting the F8 key repeatedly after the initial bootup. Using the arrow keys, navigate to the Command Prompt (DOS), then hit the "Enter" key. When you get to C:\, type “cd” without the quotation marks, then hit the "Enter" key again. You will now be in your local drive directory, or C:\, where you can type the command DEL WINDOWS (note the space between the words). Then hit the "Enter" key again. Click on "Y" when it asks if you are sure you want to delete your hard drive. This will then proceed to formatting your hard drive, which deletes the operating system.
Step4Install the new operating system using an installation or bootup CD. Follow the prompts to completion.
Step5Install the other drivers, such as sound card, video card and CD-ROM.
Deleting an Operating System for Dual-Boot Machines
Step1Start the Windows operating system you want to keep. If you have a dual boot or dual operating system, at initial bootup, it will give you a choice of which operating system to go to. Use the arrow keys to choose which of the two you will keep, then hit "Enter."
Step2Determine the Windows folder you want to keep by doing the following steps: Click on "Start," click "Run," type %windir% , then click on "OK." This may show up as "C:\Windows" or any other name on your machine.
Step3Do not delete the working Windows folder.
Step4Go to the Windows Explorer by going to "Start," clicking on "Run" and typing "explorer" (without the quotation marks) to find the windows you want to remove.
Step5Right-click on the Windows folder you want to delete, then click on the word "Delete." Make sure that this is not your working Windows before you delete it.
Step6Click "Yes" to confirm the deletion of the second Windows operating system.
Step7Go to "Start," choose "My Computer" and right-click it. Then choose "Properties." Go to the "Advanced" tab; under "Startup and Recovery," click "Settings." This will open a dialog box titled "Startup and Recovery."
Step8Go to the "System Startup," then click "Edit" to modify the Boot.ini file. This should open a Boot.ini file, which is displayed in Notepad.
Step9Save a backup copy of the Boot.ini file before proceeding. To do this click "Save As:" on the "File" menu in Notepad. To avoid any confusion, save the Boot.ini file with a name "Boot.old." Close this backup copy by clicking on the "File" menu, then click "Exit."
Step10Re-open the Boot.ini file by repeating Step 8. Identify and then delete the line of text for the Windows operating system that you want to remove from the boot loader. If the second Windows folder you have identified in Step 4 is the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system, remove the following line of text from the Boot.ini file: multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS.0="Microsoft Windows XP Home" /fastdetect
Step11Save your changes to the Boot.ini file by clicking on the "File" menu, then "Save." Then close the Boot.ini notepad by clicking on "Exit" or the "x" box in the upper right corner of the Notepad. Click on "OK" to close the "Startup and Recovery" dialog box.
Step12Restart your computer. This time, you will only have one operating system at startup

How to Upgrade the Memory in Your Computer

2009-03-07T12:00:00.000-08:00

The best way to improve your computer's performance is to add random-access memory (RAM). Installing new RAM is quite straightforward for most PC owners, but if you're not confident of your abilities, have a store technician do the work.

Instructions

Step1Find out how much memory your computer has. Here's how:
Step2In Windows XP, click on Start, then Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance, then System. In other versions of Windows, double-click on My Computer, then double-click on Control Panel, then double-click on System.
Step3In Mac OS X, find the Applications folder, double-click on the Utilities folder, and double-click on Apple System Profiler. In Mac OS 9 or earlier, select the Apple System Profiler (usually found in the Apple menu).
Step4Check your manual or manufacturer's Web site to determine whether there are open memory slots on the motherboard. Also see what the maximum amount of memory your computer can take, as well as the type, category and speed of memory it uses. For example, PC2100 DDR 133 MHz RAM means PC2100 is the type, DDR is the category, and 133 MHz is the speed in megahertz.
Step5Compare your current memory with the maximum. You have two choices: Add new memory in open slots; or, if all slots are full, replace the existing memory with new, greater-capacity modules.

How to "Fix My Computer Using Safe Mode"

2009-02-25T03:08:00.000-08:00

In my last article http://www.ehow.com/how_4782728_fix-my-computer.html I showed you how to identify the 'bad guys' and suggested some tools that might help you clean them up. This article is all about Safe Mode and how running this instance of your Windows OS can help you fix registry problems, spyware problems and many
Instructions
Step
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Everything looks big and clunky, but that's because the Registry only loaded the bare minimum to function.
Let's start by defining some concepts. Safe Mode is a "No Frills" instance of your Windows Operating System. What this means is that Windows loads only the mandatory processes needed to function. We'll get back to why this is some effective for fixing your computer. The next concept is the "Registry". I mentioned that Safe Mode only 'loads' the mandatory processes need to function. The 'loads' part of the statement is the "Registry". Think of it as a "To Do List", only it's in a specific order. So when you turn on your computer, it looks to the "Registry" to see what it's got to do to successfully load Windows. So we've defined these two important concepts; Registry and Safe Mode.
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Dialog BOX!
"Great", you say, "but how do I get into Safe Mode?", I reply, "turn your computer on and right from the beginning start pushing the "F8" key. Don't hold it down (keyboards don't appreciate that) just push it every couple of seconds until a textual menu will come up. It will list a series of options, key down to the Safe Mode option(if it's not the first one on the list) and hit enter. Now don't be scared, it's going to scroll a bunch of text you've never seen before,(unless this is old hat for you) it's just loading Safe Mode. Remember, it's only loading the basics, so no internet, (unless you've chosen "Safe Mode with Networking", which is a eHow that I'll be writing in the near future) no sound and your desktop will look big and ugly, because it didn't load your fancy video drivers. After all the text is done scrolling by, click your user and it will begin to take you to the User Interface and one more message will pop up that tells you basically what I just told you. Read it and make a mental note of it, or just come back here.
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Low resolution your way to a solution.
So, "LedZippel", you say, "Why does loading Windows into Safe mode benefit me in waging my war against the virtual pests?", I reply, "Because now that you're in Safe Mode, none of those 'pests' are loaded, because they didn't make it onto the Registry this time around." That's why this is so beneficial. Many times when you run 'Spy Bot - Search and Destroy' and 'Glary Utilities'(the two tools I mentioned in the fist article[http://www.ehow.com/how_4782728_fix-my-computer.html]) and you're still in a Regular Windows instance, these guys loaded when your computer loaded and are still running when you're trying to get rid of them. If a program(virus, spyware or trojan)is running and you try to delete it, Windows can't, because it's still running. By running these same tools, while you're in safe mode, you can successfully and completely remove them.
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So run Spy Bot - Search and Destroy, then run Glary Utilities. Spy Bot will get rid of the Spyware and Glary will remove all the Registry entries of those 'pests'. In Spy Bot there is a Registry backup tool, use it. It's always good to have a back up plan.

How to Autostart Applications in Kubuntu

2009-02-25T03:01:00.000-08:00

If you need or use a particular application every time you're on the computer, you can have the application autostart for you.
Instructions
Step
1
Open your Konsole, Terminal or Yakuake (refer to Tips for Yakuake Installation). The first thing we need to find is the location of the application. The command, whereis, will be used to do just that. Since I use the command line quite a bit, I will go with Yakuake. Type: whereis yakuake. The results will show you the location to the application and the manual. We only need the binary, /usr/bin/yakuake.
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Now that we have the location, we need to copy the binary to the Autostart folder; /home/user/.kde/Autostart. A regular user cannot manipulate the /usr folder or its contents. For this reason, we will use "sudo". Type the following command into Konsole, Terminal or Yakuake window: sudo cp /usr/bin/yakuake /home/user/.kde/Autostart/ . The last slash is important.
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3
We have now successfully copied the Yakuake binary to your Autostart folder. Reboot your computer, if you wish, to see the application start at login. You will see a popup window in the top left corner of your screen letting you know Yakuake has been started.

How to Access Windows Log in password if you forgot it

2009-02-25T02:57:00.000-08:00

Hello too all you computer users out there, I know how difficult it is when you have forgotten your password and can't seem to access your windows, just follow my instructions and you're on your way too logging back in without the hassle!
Instructions
Step
1
Make sure you have rebooted your system, once it starts up keep clicking f8 , this should bring you too safe mode, start windows automatically under safe mode and follow these steps below .
Step
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On the bottom of your screen, click "start" menu , Go in to your control panel, find user accounts , click on that.
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Go into user accounts, whatever log in screen name you use example " duckie , and delete password log in, after you have done that now you can restart your system , it should just log you right in automatically without asking for you're password.
Step
4
Once you have completed the above steps, go back in to your user account and create yourself a new password and don't forget it this time, it's always safe to run windows with a password log in .

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