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Desktop Support Resource Guide, Second Edition
Jul 2005
Get timesaving tools, insightful tips, and proven solutions just for desktop support pros. Whether operating Windows 9x, NT, 2000, or XP, you can maintain the computers, peripherals, and networks,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Breaking through the BIOS Barrier: The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide for PCs
Mar 2005
You can configure a host of BIOS features and options and vastly improve PC performance and stability. This introductory chapter from Breaking Through the BIOS Barrier: The Definitive BIOS...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Be a power user: Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer
Feb 2010
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz investigates the file management enhancements discovered Windows Explorer. He will also show you how to customize Windows 7's...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I restore the Recycle Bin to the Desktop in Windows XP?
Jul 2010
For Windows XP users there is no simple way to add back the Recycle Bin to the Desktop, they have to resort to a Windows Registry file edit. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Quick Tip: Take ownership of files and folders in Windows
Jan 2011
In this Quick Tip, Mark Kaelin shows you how to take ownership of a file or folder in Microsoft Windows 7. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and gallery.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Keep your systems running smoothly with these PC maintenance best practices
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from A+ Exam Cram 2 Lab Manual, discusses how to keep your systems properly maintained. The information, including practice questions, will help you prepare for the A+...
Provided by Que Publishing
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10 things you can do to optimize and maintain your PCs
Mar 2006
Keeping PCs running at their best and extending the life of the equipment require some diligent upkeep. This list of tasks will help you cover your maintenance bases. When systems are neglected,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10-point cleaning checklist for keeping equipment healthy
Jun 2009
Boring it may be, but cleaning is an essential part of any regular system maintenance schedule. You can stretch equipment life, reduce repairs and service calls, and keep users happier by...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Computer hardware inventory list
May 2005
When you're troubleshooting hardware problems, you need to know the make and model of the equipment you're dealing with. But if you've never worked on the PC before, that can be a challenge. This...
Provided by TechRepublic
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BIOS beep codes list for desktops
Feb 2005
When your computer fails its POST, the beep codes are often the only clue to determine what's wrong. This download was updated in February 2005 with over 60 new PC models and offers BIOS beep code...
Provided by TechRepublic
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BIOS beep codes list for desktops
Feb 2005
When your computer fails its POST, the beep codes are often the only clue to determine what's wrong. This download was updated in February 2005 with over 60 new PC models and offers BIOS beep code...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Don't let Windows XP startup problems leave you dead in the water
Jun 2006
When everything works the way it should, we take Windows startup for granted. But if something fails, it's important to be able to diagnose the problem and effect a solution. This chapter from...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Use Windows 7 Event Viewer to track down issues that cause slower boot times
Oct 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use some of the new features in Windows 7's Event Viewer to investigate boot time and track down issues that can cause a...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I delete the hiberfil.sys and reclaim the hard disk memory?
Apr 2010
If you have ever used the Hibernate feature in Microsoft Windows, you have created a hiberfil.sys file. Here is how you delete that file and reclaim the hard disk memory. This download is also...
Provided by Bill Detwiler
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Windows Vista services that can be disabled
May 2007
One of the most effective ways to secure a Windows workstation is to turn off unnecessary services. This reference sheet lists the Windows Vista services, describes each one's function, specifies...
Provided by Scott Lowe
