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Customizing Windows

Configure Windows to best suit your needs - You do that for your world, why not your computer too?
Add Gadgets in Windows 7
A step-by-step guide to adding gadgets to Windows 7
Setting the Power Options For a Vista Laptop PC
Learn how setting power options for a Windows Vista laptop PC can improve your computer's performance and battery life.
Using Vista Power Settings for Laptop PCs
How to adjust Windows Vista power settings for your laptop PC.
Understand Windows Update Settings For Vista
The Vista Windows Update utility configure how and when Windows makes updates to your computer. Learn how to configure it for your use.
What Vista Visual Effects Can I Remove to Speed Up Windows?
Learn what you can Vista visual effects you can remove to speed up Windows.
How to Speed Up Windows Vista
Learn how to speed up Windows Vista by disabling features and functions that are not used.
Disable Unneeded Windows Features to Speed Up Vista
Some of the features that come with Windows Vista are not normally utilized by home users.
How to Change a Wallpaper Background
Learn how to change a wallpaper background for Windows XP, Vista and 7.
Using the New Themes and Backgrounds in Windows 7
There are an awesome collection of Backgrounds and Themes included with Windows 7 and others you can also download free from Microsoft.
Setting up Hardware and Sound For a Vista PC
The Hardware and Sound area (within the Control Panel) enables you to setup hardware and software devices and sound for the computer.
Windows Aero is a Stunning Interface for Vista
Windows Aero is the new visual interface included with Vista Home Premium, Vista Business and Vista Ultimate.
How Do I Change the Image on My Desktop Wallpaper?
How to change the image on your Desktop Wallpaper
How to Delete User Accounts in Windows
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to delete user accounts.
How to Prevent Programs Running at Windows Startup
Learn how to prevent programs from loading automatically when at Windows startup.
How To Change Drive Letters in Windows XP
After a new hard drive installation or maybe just to keep your system organized, you may want to change the drive letter of a hard drive partition, CD or DVD drive in Windows XP. The Computer Management tool makes this a snap.
How To Create a Windows XP Logon Password
If you've never had a password before, creating a password for your Windows XP logon account is very simple.
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