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Add a second monitor to Windows the easy way with MaxiVista

August 11, 2011 1:03pm PDT

In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz introduces you to MaxiVista, an application that will allow you to turn any networked system into a second monitor of your primary system.

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Outlook 2007 - Exchange account - crashes when sending read receipt ?

August 8, 2011 1:59am PDT

Outlook 2007 - Exchange account - crashes when sending read receipt ? Hi Im having a problem with Outlook 2007, running on Vista business. The problem occurs when sending a read receipt when...

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Review: Use Laplink PCmover to move from XP to Windows 7

August 1, 2011 9:00am PDT

Review: Use Laplink PCmover to move from XP to Windows 7 article root Migrating to a new PC Have you been putting off the move from XP to Windows 7 because of the anticipated hassle? Do you think...

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Vista Black Screen Fix,BEFORE LOGIN?

July 26, 2011 2:00am PDT

Vista Black Screen Fix,BEFORE LOGIN? Okay so i'll explain everything,btw thanks for reading :D Ok,so i was downloading a no-serial crack for a antivirus program,after i download the program,i...

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Why Is Microsoft-Supplied Driver "Not Digitally Signed" and Uninstallable?

July 25, 2011 7:35am PDT

Why Is Microsoft-Supplied Driver "Not Digitally Signed" and Uninstallable? I just bought a couple dozen Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000's for our offices, but every time I try to install from...

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How can I open excel files on vista laptop connected to wireless network

July 25, 2011 1:14am PDT

How can I open excel files on vista laptop connected to wireless network I am trying to access excel files that are on my XP Home desktop which is wirelessly connected to my Vista Home premium...

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How can Microsoft clean up its bad reputation?

July 19, 2011 12:30pm PDT

Whether you are an individual or a multinational corporation, a bad reputation can destroy any chance of success. Deb Shinder has some suggestions for Microsoft's redemption.

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Should I buy Windows 7 or wait for 8 or another recommendation?

July 19, 2011 9:56am PDT

Should I buy Windows 7 or wait for 8 or another recommendation? Should I buy Windows 7 or wait for 8 or another recommendation? just depends... if you are running vista 64x then probably not....

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Icons have changed why?

July 17, 2011 7:54pm PDT

Icons have changed why? I am running Vista Home Premium and my Icons have changed where they all look the same such as the Web Explorer icon. Would someone please help me out as how to bring them...

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Vista Computer joining Windows 7 Homegroup network

July 16, 2011 2:58pm PDT

Vista Computer joining Windows 7 Homegroup network Help, please. I read Greg Shultz article, "How do I make Windows 7 HomeGroup content accessible to Vista and XP". I have a Desktop and an HP...

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How can I upgrade from Vista to Windows 7?

June 27, 2011 9:40am PDT

How can I upgrade from Vista to Windows 7? I purchased a Dell Inspiron 1420 laptop in May 2008, just before I retired because I knew it would probably be a while before I could purchase another...

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Vista reinstall failure on laptop, HD connector?

June 24, 2011 2:14pm PDT

Vista reinstall failure on laptop, HD connector? I have my niece's Pavilion dv6700 laptop that crashed with no hard drive detected in BIOS. I bought a used HD (SATA, same specs) and got Vista...

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How do I remove or rearrange desk top icons in vista 64x?

June 15, 2011 9:33pm PDT

How do I remove or rearrange desk top icons in vista 64x? I want to clean up my desk top a bit and for some reason my right click does not work, nothing happens when I click in an open space. It...

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Charlie Sheen could take lessons on what it means to be 'winning' from Microsoft

June 15, 2011 11:24am PDT

Charlie Sheen could take lessons on what it means to be 'winning' from Microsoft article root Thank you Thank you for guiding us through all of the misinformation about Microsoft. Many people...

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Charlie Sheen could take lessons on what it means to be 'winning' from Microsoft

June 15, 2011 10:21am PDT

TechRepublic blogger Donovan Colbert addresses a member's comment about Microsoft only resting on its laurels over the past 20 years. He takes a closer look at what Microsoft has really achieved.

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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: June 2011

June 14, 2011 2:29pm PDT

It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: June 2011 article root Are you having trouble with the June patch? Are the patches described by Justin giving you trouble this month? Share your experience with your...

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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: June 2011

June 14, 2011 2:28pm PDT

Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's June 2011 patches in your organization.

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how do i use 'built in administrator account?

June 14, 2011 11:17am PDT

how do i use 'built in administrator account? hi i am trying to install a printer on vista, and am told i am not an administrator even though the user account says it is. i have turned the built...

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First take on Windows 8: Two things wrong and one thing right

June 3, 2011 7:23am PDT

old adage, race horse designed by committee ends up a mule. Unless they can completely rebuild the widows structure for scalability and modularity I don't see it. First take on Windows 8: Two...

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