Latest Windows How-To
- 10 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to get rid of browser toolbars
We show you how to disable and delete those unwanted and annoying web browser toolbars, however they got onto your PC.
- 25 September 2013
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How-Tos: Run Android apps on your PC or laptop
We show you an easy way to run Android apps on your PC or laptop that is fast and supports accelerated graphics.
- 24 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to disable automatic screen dimming in Windows 8
We show you how to disable the automatic screen-dimming function in Windows 8 so that your PC display stays bright all the time.
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How-Tos: Run Windows XP safely after Microsoft support stops
Microsoft will withdraw support for Windows XP Service Pack 3 in July 2014. Here we explain what that means, and how to keep running Windows XP safely after Microsoft withdraws support.
- 16 September 2013
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How-Tos: Share files between Windows 7 and XP
Our Helproom Editor explains how to share a new Windows 7 laptop with an existing Windows XP computer and wireless network.
- 03 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to turn on Defender in Windows 8
Windows Defender protects your PC from spyware and other potentially unwanted programs. Here we explain how to turn it on in Windows 8, XP, Vista and 7.
- 21 August 2013
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How-Tos: Downgrade from Internet Explorer 10 to IE 9
We explain how to uninstall Internet Explorer 10 and return to Internet Explorer 9 when using Windows 7.
- 13 August 2013
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How-Tos: Get rid of malware from PC
We explain how to remove malware from your PC. Get rid of virus, spyware from your PC or laptop.
- 12 August 2013
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How-Tos: Run an old program on a new PC
John P. wants to continue playing a game he bought when running Windows 98.
- 09 August 2013
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How-Tos: Paint Shop Pro launches when I use memory stick
How to stop Paint Shop Pro launching every time you insert a memory stick.
- 08 August 2013
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How-Tos: Factory reset a laptop
If your laptop is running slowly or has a virus, you can reinstall Windows automatically from a recovery partition. Here we explain how to factory reset a laptop.
- 05 August 2013
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How-Tos: Access Control Panel and PC Settings in Windows 8
In Windows 8 and Windows RT, there are a number of different ways to find and change your settings. So here's how to access the Control Panel and PC Settings on a Windows 8 PC, laptop or tablet.
- 31 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to speed up a computer
We show you how to speed up a PC or speed up a laptop. Free software tweaks to speed up Windows, and the best hardware upgrades to boost your PC or laptop.
- 30 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to downgrade from IE 10 to IE 9 on Windows 7
Here's where we show you how to uninstall Internet Explorer 10 and return to Internet Explorer 9 on Windows 7.
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How-Tos: Restore a Windows Phone 8 smartphone to factory settings
If you've got a Windows Phone 8 smartphone, perhaps a Nokia Lumia, HTC or Samsung, you might want to reset it. So here's how to restore a Windows Phone 8 smartphone to factory settings.
- 24 July 2013
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How-Tos: Boot Windows 8 in Safe Mode
We show you how to start a Windows 8 PC or laptop in Safe Mode. Booting into Safe Mode in Windows 8 isn't as easy as with previous versions of Windows, but it is possible. Here's how to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 8.
- 18 July 2013
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How-Tos: Roll back to Windows 7 from Windows 8
We explain how to install Windows 7 on to a PC or laptop that comes with Windows 8.
- 09 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to format a write-protected flash drive
If you’re stuck with a USB drive or memory card that can’t be formatted and to which you can’t copy any files, here are a few methods you can try to remove write protection.
- 03 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to upgrade to Windows 8.1 UK
Eager to try out the new features in Windows 8.1 (or Windows Blue, as it has been known until now)? Here's how to update your UK English version of Windows 8. (A fix for the "This update is not applicable to your computer" error.) UPDATED: 3rd July 2013
- 02 July 2013
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How-Tos: Turn your PC into a Wi-Fi Hotspot
In big houses and offices, where the Wi-Fi may have dead zones - an extra hotspot gives access to devices that wouldn’t normally be able to connect
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