Tag Archives: Windows XP
Make Windows 7 Start Menu Function Like Windows XP
The All Programs menu of the Start Menu in Windows XP opens folders across the screen in a way that makes it easy to see everything and open the program shortcut you’re looking for. It also organizes items in the list alphabetically starting with important Windows shortcuts like Windows Update, followed by your many program shortcut folders, and ends with program shortcuts that aren’t organized into specific folders. The Start Menu in Windows 7 is [...]
Fixing “No Audio Device” Error
Have you ever wanted to listen to some music or watch a video on your computer but found that your sound isn’t working? You try to open the Volume Control slider in the notification area but get this error: There are no active mixer devices available. To install mixer devices, go to Control panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Add Hardware. This program will now close. So, you go into the Control [...]
Remove Program From File’s Recommended Programs List
Have you ever opened a file with the wrong program and later found that program listed as a “Recommended Program” for other files of that file type? It’s the wrong program and you accidentally selected it once. Why does it keep showing up? The problem is called file type association. You opened a file using a certain program, so now all files of that same type open with that program. In this tech tip example, [...]
E-Book Review: Network Your Computers & Devices
I was recently given the opportunity to review my first product on this site – an e-book titled Network Your Computers & Devices: Step by Step. The aim of this book is to guide users in setting up a home network where computers of varying operating systems can share files wirelessly. It is targeted toward those of beginner-level knowledge and follows easy step-by-step instructions supplemented by appropriately chosen screenshots to further help beginners understand networking [...]
Disable Keyboard Windows Key
The Windows key is pretty standard on keyboards these days. It can be used to open up the Start Menu or in combination with other keys to open up shortcuts. For example, pressing Windows+R opens up the Run dialog and Windows+Pause opens up System Properties. If you find yourself typing it unintentionally, perhaps while a full screen application is open, you’ll be happy to know that you can disable and enable it at will. This [...]
Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Questions about Service Pack 1 Microsoft released the first service pack for Windows 7 earlier this week on “Patch Tuesday” and I’d like to help answer some questions about this update. What is a service pack? A service pack is a massive collection of updates (or “hotfixes” as Microsoft calls them) that makes it convenient for a newly installed operating system to be fully updated. They typically don’t add many new features, and Service Pack [...]
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