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TR Dojo: Create a Windows XP Classic Start Menu in Windows 7

March 10, 2011 10:59am PST

Bill Detwiler shows you how to use Windows 7's Toolbar feature to create a Windows XP-style Classic Start Menu right along new Start Menu. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a...

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TR Dojo: Restore the Recycle Bin to the Desktop in Windows XP

August 24, 2010 8:09am PDT

Accidentally delete the Recycle Bin from the Windows XP Desktop? Bill Detwiler shows you a quick and easy registry edit to get the icon back. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a...

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TR Dojo: Three Windows XP Mode tips for power users

June 21, 2010 8:21am PDT

Bill Detwiler explains how to shut down and back up a Windows XP Mode virtual machine and create a shortcut to your host computer's Documents folder. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you...

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TR Dojo: Get the Classic Start Menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell

May 24, 2010 7:16am PDT

Bill Detwiler shows you how to get the Classic Start Menu back in Windows 7 using a free program called Classic Shell. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original...

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TR Dojo: Remove Windows XP from and dual-boot configuration with Windows 7

December 7, 2009 6:35am PST

Bill Detwiler explains how to remove Windows XP from a dual-boot system that runs both Windows XP and Windows 7. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original...

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TR Dojo: Dual-boot Windows XP and Windows 7

November 30, 2009 7:32am PST

Bill Detwiler explains how to create a dual-boot system that runs both Windows XP and Windows 7. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article...

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TR Dojo: Five reasons why Windows 7 XP Mode will encourage upgrades

November 9, 2009 9:11am PST

Bill Detwiler explains what XP mode is and shares five reasons why it may encourage XP hold outs to upgrade. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original...

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TR Dojo: Change the registration information in Windows Vista and XP

October 26, 2009 8:35am PDT

Bill Detwiler shows you how to change the registration information on your Windows system using a registry hack or TechRepublic's Vista and XP Registration Changer tools. Once you’ve watched this...

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Windows 7 demo: Windows XP Mode

September 28, 2009 9:07am PDT

Is an incompatible program or device standing between you and a Windows 7 upgrade? If you’re willing to pay for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition, you might be able to use a...

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Disable AutoRun on Windows XP and Vista with a quick registry hack

September 14, 2009 12:43pm PDT

Don't let Windows force you to AutoRun CDs or DVDs. Bill Detwiler shows you a registry hack the will disable AutoRun on Windows XP and Vista. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a...

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IT Dojo: Diagnose Windows XP boot problems with MSCONFIG

August 3, 2009 10:06am PDT

Among all the built-in Windows XP wizards and utilities, the System Configuration Utility (or MSCONFIG), is probably one of most useful. Bill Detwiler walks you through those parts of the tool...

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IT Dojo: Make your Windows XP machine wake up when you do

June 15, 2009 10:25am PDT

If your morning routine naturally starts with a cup of coffee and firing up your PC, you might want to consider a little tweak to your system that will have your Windows XP awake and ready to meet...

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IT Dojo: Find and delete hidden Windows Vista and XP device drivers

June 8, 2009 8:28am PDT

Sorting out device driver problems in Windows, can be a tricky. Windows Vista and XP often retain old drivers even if you upgrade or change hardware. Unfortunately, these old, and sometimes...

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IT Dojo: Add Copy To and Move To commands to Windows XP Explorer with this registry hack

March 27, 2009 12:39pm PDT

Busy IT professionals know that every little shortcut is important. Simple hacks help you customize your tools to fit your work habits--saving you valuable time. Bill Detwiler shows you a quick...

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IT Dojo: Stop Windows XP from nagging you about updates you've already completed or don't want

November 3, 2008 9:09am PST

If you administer computers running Windows (or any other OS for that matter), updating and patching your OS should part of your regular maintenance routine. Unfortunately, Windows XP sometimes...

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IT Dojo: Speed up Windows XP with these Performance Options tweaks

October 20, 2008 8:35am PDT

Troubleshooting slow Windows XP machines is a common IT task, and some of the culprits are pretty obvious. It could just be a question of upgrading the memory or disabling some of the unneeded...

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IT Dojo: Restore the Address toolbar removed by Windows XP SP3

August 18, 2008 7:03am PDT

Windows upgrades and service packs are great when they actually solve problems or add cool new features. Unfortunately, updates sometimes introduce new problems or whack a feature you find really...

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IT Dojo: Control users' temporary Internet files and browser history

July 7, 2008 9:39am PDT

Monitoring your users' Internet activity is an often unwelcome part of an IT professional's job. Few of us want to be the secret police. However, many companies require some level of Internet...

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Daily Debrief 2nd Edition: Say goodbye to Windows XP

July 1, 2008 2:32pm PDT

As of July 1, Microsoft will stop broad distribution of Windows XP. On the second edition of the Daily Debrief, CNET News.com's Kara Tsuboi and Ina Fried break down the rationale behind the...

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Debrief: Windows XP era draws to a close

June 17, 2008 8:36am PDT

CNET News.com's Charles Cooper and Ina Fried discuss the impending departure of Bill Gates, and the company's announcement that it will cease selling Windows XP (mostly).