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Microsoft

Disable Microsoft Messenger Service in Windows XP

The Microsoft Messenger Service can be both a benefit and an annoyance. When an XP user wanted to disable this service, he turned to our Technical Q&A for help. Learn how to avoid the problems he encountered.

After Hours

TechRepublic members offer tips on removing a broken pin from a PS/2 port

When a PS/2 pin breaks off in the socket, one TechRepublic member turns to our Technical Q&A for removal advice. Members responded with suggestions on using tweezers and even solder.

Microsoft

Old DLL files cause Windows boot problems

Learn to troubleshoot WinXP and Win2K loading problems due to the presence of older DLL files on your system

Data Centers

Malfunctioning memory causes boot problems

When a member's PC wouldn't function normally unless the BIOS was reset before each reboot, he turned to the Technical Q&A for help. TechRepublic members provided a host of possible solutions, one of which solved the problem.

Data Centers

Wake On LAN setting causes PC to mysteriously power on

When a powered-down PC began to mysteriously turn itself back on, the troubleshooting tech turned to our Technical Q&A for help. Find out how members were able to stop these phantom power-ups.

Collaboration

Quick Tip: Ensure proper permissions to enable NetMeeting’s Remote Desktop Sharing

Learn to set the proper permissions to enable Microsoft NetMeetings Remote Desktop Sharing

Software

Recover deleted Outlook e-mail by corrupting the PST file

When a member accidentally deleted an important e-mail, she turned to our Technical Q&A for help. Luckily, a member responded with a rather unorthodox solution: Corrupt and then recover the PST file. Find out how it works.

Enterprise Software

Keep apprised of Internet Explorer update problems with this Knowledge Base article

If you experience problems after installing an IE update, check out the KB article 325192. Microsoft uses this regularly updated article to list known issues with IE patches.

Enterprise Software

Get IT Done: Specify the default OS on a dual-boot system to correct a failed install

How to specify the default OS on a dual-boot system

Hardware

Check your motherboard manual when troubleshooting IRQ conflicts

When a TechRepublic member encountered an IRQ conflict, he consulted the Technical Q&A. Find out why other members believe his motherboard manual may hold the answer.

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