Pc Windows Tips

There are a number of steps to take before you install Windows XP Pro Edition or Windows XP Home Edition to ensure you don’t run into problems later. One of the key factors is to insure your computer hardware is compatable with the version of Windows XP your going to be installing. Its advised that you download the drivers for Windows XP for your current devices from the manufacturer that developed your sound card, video card, ethernet card or whatever other hardware you have installed on your computer before starting the installation. Next would be to burn them to a CD RW or to a movable disk drive, to ensure a smooth transition. If you used the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor and found that some of your PCI devices / hardware is not compatable with Windows XP, this would be the time to buy replacement hardware that will be compatable.

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Have you ever received a bootup error or startup error thats says correputed Boot.ini file? Or maybe you just need to make a minor change to boot.ini file but didn’t now where to locate it? 

The boot.ini file is a simple text file that is stored on the root of the boot drive / hard drive.

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Firefox is already fast, but what if you could make it faster?

Most internet users are already using a broadband connection for their internet access anyway, so why not enjoy the benefits of having an extremely fast internet connection by modifying Firefox’s config variables so you can enjoy a fast internet surfing experience with your Firefox Browser!

Here is how you can make Firefox even faster.
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Like most parents that have children who use their computer, you’re always looking for a way to protect your computer settings from being changed or altered.

With this nifty windows hack you can hide the Manage My Computer.

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If you are always getting “Access Denied” errors when trying to browse or connect to another Windows XP computer while browsing your local network, and you know you have the correct user names and passwords set on the computer, the solution may be a simple registry edit.

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