All tag results for ‘windows xp’

Revo Uninstaller Completely Uninstalling Windows Applications

Revo UninstallerWhen you uninstall a Windows application, the uninstaller doesn’t remove all the files and registry entries created by the application. Sometimes the developers were too lazy or they thought those files might be needed if you reinstall the application. The end result is that your computer loads slower because your registry contains more entries and the hard drive stores unnecessary files.

Revo Uninstaller is a software that lets you completely uninstall programs and it’s easier to use than the built-in “Add or remove programs”. You can search for a program or locate it in a more intuitive way: enter in the Hunter Mode, open the program you want to uninstall and drag the target to your program’s window.

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Screencast: First look at Safari for Windows

You’ve probably heard by now that Apple has released the Safari web browser for Windows XP and Vista. Apple will eventually bundle the browser with iTunes and Quicktime, but you can already download a beta version of the application.

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Beryl’s open source desktop experience Ubuntu Windows XP or Vista

As a habitual PC user, you might feel lost when faced with the clean Ubuntu desktop. One way to wean yourself from Windows XP or Vista is to use Beryl’s open source desktop experience.

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Gameboy XP PC

 Some inventive oddbod has successfully fitted a fully functioning Windows XP PC inside an old Nintendo Gameboy. The device can be connected to a monitor via a normal VGA port, while you can browse the Internet using the built-in network connection.

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How Do I Get the Security tab in Folder Properties?

First, your hard drive must be formatted NTFS for this tab to show up.

Second, if you’re running XP Pro, you must open Windows Explorer, go to Tools, Folder Options, View and uncheck Use Simple File Sharing.

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