Windows: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
How to Take Screen Shots
How to take a screen shot or screen capture in Microsoft Windows
How to take a screen shot or screen capture in Microsoft Windows
9 Ways to Speed Up Your PC
How to speed up your Windows computer using these steps.
How to speed up your Windows computer using these steps.
windows 8 editions
An overview of the different editions found in Windows 8.
An overview of the different editions found in Windows 8.
Chess Titans
Chess Titans is a computer chess game included with some versions of Microsoft Windows Vista.
Chess Titans is a computer chess game included with some versions of Microsoft Windows Vista.
How to Find a Computer's IP Address in Windows 7
How to Find a Computer's IP Address in Windows 7
How to Find a Computer's IP Address in Windows 7
Mahjong Titans
Mahjong Titans is one of the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
Mahjong Titans is one of the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
Charm Bar Menu Windows 8
A brief overview of the new Start Menu in Windows 8, the Charm Bar.
A brief overview of the new Start Menu in Windows 8, the Charm Bar.
5 Reasons to Dump Windows XP
The top 5 reasons Windows XP is inferior to Windows 7
The top 5 reasons Windows XP is inferior to Windows 7
Close Windows Quickly
Use keyboard shortcuts instead of your mouse to quickly close many open windows and folders.
Use keyboard shortcuts instead of your mouse to quickly close many open windows and folders.
CHKDSK - Fix Your Hard Drive
Use this Windows Utility to fix your Hard Drive
Use this Windows Utility to fix your Hard Drive
Windows 7 Starter Edition
Advice on using Windows 7 Starter Edition
Advice on using Windows 7 Starter Edition
Defrag a Computer
Use this process to defrag your Windows computer's hard drive.
Use this process to defrag your Windows computer's hard drive.
Connect PC to TV
How to connect a PC to a TV using the correct cables.
How to connect a PC to a TV using the correct cables.
Purble Place
Purble Pairs, Comfy Cakes, Purble Shop are 3 of the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
Purble Pairs, Comfy Cakes, Purble Shop are 3 of the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
My Computer Icon Windows 7 Desktop
This guide will show you how to enable the My Computer icon on the Windows 7 desktop.
This guide will show you how to enable the My Computer icon on the Windows 7 desktop.
Defrag Windows 7
A step-by-step guide to defragmenting Windows 7
A step-by-step guide to defragmenting Windows 7
Scan Windows System Files
Scan and fix Microsoft Windows system files using the SFC (System File Checker) command. Scanning and fixing files will correct any errors or corruption in your operating system.
Scan and fix Microsoft Windows system files using the SFC (System File Checker) command. Scanning and fixing files will correct any errors or corruption in your operating system.
Windows Defender
Defender is a free product from Microsoft that protects Windows computers from Adware and Spyware.
Defender is a free product from Microsoft that protects Windows computers from Adware and Spyware.
Find Chkdsk
How to use the Chkdsk utility to scan and fix your hard drive
How to use the Chkdsk utility to scan and fix your hard drive
Purble Shop Game
Purble Shop is one of three games included in Purble Place.
Purble Shop is one of three games included in Purble Place.
Clean Your Windows Desktop
How to make Windows speed up - clean your windows desktop and better use your computer's operating memory.
How to make Windows speed up - clean your windows desktop and better use your computer's operating memory.
CD Burner
Using built-in features of Windows, you can easily burn music to a CD. Learn how in this simple how-to guide.
Using built-in features of Windows, you can easily burn music to a CD. Learn how in this simple how-to guide.
Windows 7 Shut Down
Understand Windows 7's shut down options
Understand Windows 7's shut down options
scan-viruses-windows-7-security-essentials
Guide describing the steps necessary to scan Windows for viruses and malware using Microsoft Security Essentials.
Guide describing the steps necessary to scan Windows for viruses and malware using Microsoft Security Essentials.
Spider Solitaire
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
InkBall
These are the games included with Windows Microsoft Vista.
These are the games included with Windows Microsoft Vista.
Windows 7 vs. Vista
A list of the ways Windows 7 is superior to Windows Vista
A list of the ways Windows 7 is superior to Windows Vista
Games Included with Windows Vista
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
Games Windows 7
In Windows 7, Microsoft has brought forward successful games from Vista and revived several multi-player games from Windows XP.
In Windows 7, Microsoft has brought forward successful games from Vista and revived several multi-player games from Windows XP.
Want Windows XP?
Microsoft Windows XP is still available on new computers, if you know where to look.
Microsoft Windows XP is still available on new computers, if you know where to look.
Windows 7 Internet Checkers
Checkers is one of the oldest and most popular games in the world. For Windows 7 it returns as Internet Checkers, an online live game.
Checkers is one of the oldest and most popular games in the world. For Windows 7 it returns as Internet Checkers, an online live game.
Windows 7 Internet Backgammon
Internet Backgammon is a live Internet two-person board game.
Internet Backgammon is a live Internet two-person board game.
Change Windows 7 Display Language
Steps to open the display language settings in Windows 7.
Steps to open the display language settings in Windows 7.
Windows Public Folder
The Public Folder is a Windows folder that you can use to share files with either other people that use the same computer, or ones connect to the computer over a network.
The Public Folder is a Windows folder that you can use to share files with either other people that use the same computer, or ones connect to the computer over a network.
Windows 7 Internet Spades
Spades is a popular, card game that requires teamwork and strategy to win.
Spades is a popular, card game that requires teamwork and strategy to win.
FreeCell
Freecell is a game included with Windows Microsoft Vista.
Freecell is a game included with Windows Microsoft Vista.
6ReasonsToKeepXP
Windows XP may be old, but it's not on its deathbed yet. Here are the best reasons to keep it around.
Windows XP may be old, but it's not on its deathbed yet. Here are the best reasons to keep it around.
Stop Program Starts Windows
Learn how to prevent programs from automatically running on windows startup.
Learn how to prevent programs from automatically running on windows startup.
how to switch users windows 7
This guide will show you how to quickly switch between use accounts in Windows 7.
This guide will show you how to quickly switch between use accounts in Windows 7.
Windows 7 Requirements
Learn what are the recommended requirements for your computer to run Windows 7.
Learn what are the recommended requirements for your computer to run Windows 7.
Windows 8 Developer Preview System Requirements
A description of Windows 8 system requirements as well as download links to the developer preview.
A description of Windows 8 system requirements as well as download links to the developer preview.
Win8 UI FAQ
Answers to common questions about Windows 8 new UI
Answers to common questions about Windows 8 new UI
Solitaire
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
Win7UpgradeChecklist
Avoid problems by learning what to do before beginning an upgrade of Windows 7 from Windows Vista or Windows XP.
Avoid problems by learning what to do before beginning an upgrade of Windows 7 from Windows Vista or Windows XP.
add email account windows live mail
Guide describes the steps necessary to include additional email accounts in Windows Live Mail
Guide describes the steps necessary to include additional email accounts in Windows Live Mail
What's New With Windows 7
The Windows 7 operating system shares many features and functions with Windows Vista. It also improves on Vista.
The Windows 7 operating system shares many features and functions with Windows Vista. It also improves on Vista.
Windows Backup
How often you should do a windows backup your computer and why.
How often you should do a windows backup your computer and why.
Windows XP SP3?
Windows XP (SP3) is the latest service pack update for XP, issued in April 2008.
Windows XP (SP3) is the latest service pack update for XP, issued in April 2008.
Hearts
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
Puble Pairs Game
Purble Pairs is one of three games included in Purble Place.
Purble Pairs is one of three games included in Purble Place.
Windows Internet Checkers
Checkers is one of the oldest and most popular games in the world. For Windows 7 it returns as Internet Checkers, an online live game.
Checkers is one of the oldest and most popular games in the world. For Windows 7 it returns as Internet Checkers, an online live game.
Comfy Cakes Game
Comfy Cakes is one of three games included in Purble Place.
Comfy Cakes is one of three games included in Purble Place.
WindowsBeatsMac
Windows 7 has erased Mac's once-Sizable advantages
Windows 7 has erased Mac's once-Sizable advantages
FAQ_Win7ShowDsktp
What happened to the Show Desktop Icon in Windows 7?
What happened to the Show Desktop Icon in Windows 7?
Win7HomePremium
Your guide to Windows 7 Home Premium Edition, and how it compares to other editions of Windows 7
Your guide to Windows 7 Home Premium Edition, and how it compares to other editions of Windows 7
Windows7UltimateEdition
A rundown of what you get with Windows 7 Ultimate Edition -- strengths and weaknesses, and why to buy (or not to buy).
A rundown of what you get with Windows 7 Ultimate Edition -- strengths and weaknesses, and why to buy (or not to buy).
Windows Hardware Improvement
Discusses what computer hardware will enable your Windows to run fast.
Discusses what computer hardware will enable your Windows to run fast.
Top5Windows
The five most important versions of Windows.
The five most important versions of Windows.
Create New User Accounts in Windows 7
Click Create New User Account Under Account Management in Windows 7 Control Panel.
Click Create New User Account Under Account Management in Windows 7 Control Panel.
QTstickyNotes
Using Sticky Notes in Windows 7
Using Sticky Notes in Windows 7
Windows 7 Upgrade
A guide to help you decide if you should upgrade to Windows 7
A guide to help you decide if you should upgrade to Windows 7
Windows XP
Tricks and tips for keeping Windows XP running well.
Tricks and tips for keeping Windows XP running well.
Win7gadgets
A step-by-step guide to adding gadgets to Windows 7
A step-by-step guide to adding gadgets to Windows 7
Minesweeper
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
5 Awesome Features Coming to Windows 8
Microsoft will be bringing the Metro GUI from the Windows Phone 7 operating system to Windows 8.
Microsoft will be bringing the Metro GUI from the Windows Phone 7 operating system to Windows 8.
Shut Down Windows 8 from the Charm Bar
This guide will show you how to shut down Windows 8 from the new Charm Bar.
This guide will show you how to shut down Windows 8 from the new Charm Bar.
Windows 7 User Account Control
Examining the User Account Control options in Windows 7
Examining the User Account Control options in Windows 7
6VistaReasons
Windows Vista is still a good choice for many. Find out if you should keep Vista around.
Windows Vista is still a good choice for many. Find out if you should keep Vista around.
Adjust Visual Effects
Using the Visual Effects tab (under Control Panel, System and Maintenance, Adjust Effects or Performance) is an easy way to set your preferences for visual effects and performance of your Windows XP, Vista or 7 computer.
Using the Visual Effects tab (under Control Panel, System and Maintenance, Adjust Effects or Performance) is an easy way to set your preferences for visual effects and performance of your Windows XP, Vista or 7 computer.
Windows XP Update
Set up to automate a Windows update, using the Automatic Update feature of Windows.
Set up to automate a Windows update, using the Automatic Update feature of Windows.
Record Shows With PC TV
How to make your computer a PC TV
How to make your computer a PC TV
Remove Programs Not Needed
Remove programs from your Windows computer using the Add/Remove Program feature to speed up your computer.
Remove programs from your Windows computer using the Add/Remove Program feature to speed up your computer.
Speed Up Windows Vista
Learn how to speed up Windows Vista by disabling features and functions that are not used.
Learn how to speed up Windows Vista by disabling features and functions that are not used.
Declutter Your Desktop by Pinning Documents
A Windows 7 productivity tip that will show you how to declutter your Windows desktop using document and application pinning on the Taskbar.
A Windows 7 productivity tip that will show you how to declutter your Windows desktop using document and application pinning on the Taskbar.
Internet Games Included with Windows 7
Three multi-player games are included with Windows 7: Internet Backgammon, Internet Checkers and Internet Spades. Learn how to play these games and get the most out of your gaming experience.
Three multi-player games are included with Windows 7: Internet Backgammon, Internet Checkers and Internet Spades. Learn how to play these games and get the most out of your gaming experience.
Schedule Virus Scan
Guide describes the steps necessary to schedule a virus scan in Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7.
Guide describes the steps necessary to schedule a virus scan in Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7.
Win8 Mail Guide Review
A Review of Windows 8's Mail app
A Review of Windows 8's Mail app
Intro Windows Store
A quick look at how to use the Windows Store
A quick look at how to use the Windows Store
win7features
To celebrate Windows 7's first birthday, here are the seven best things about it.
To celebrate Windows 7's first birthday, here are the seven best things about it.
Netflix using WMC
How to view Netflix using the Windows Media Center.
How to view Netflix using the Windows Media Center.
Speed Up a Slow Computer
Follow these steps to help speed up a slow computer.
Follow these steps to help speed up a slow computer.
Change Desktop Wallpaper
How to change you Desktop Wallpaper - What a great way to enhance a Windows Desktop.
How to change you Desktop Wallpaper - What a great way to enhance a Windows Desktop.
Change Desktop Background
Learn how to change a desktop background for Windows XP, Vista and 7.
Learn how to change a desktop background for Windows XP, Vista and 7.
Upgrade to Vista SP2
Learn the steps to properly install and upgrade your current version of Windows Vista.
Learn the steps to properly install and upgrade your current version of Windows Vista.
Problem Steps Recorder
How to use the Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder to troubleshoot Windows issues.
How to use the Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder to troubleshoot Windows issues.
Windows Internet Backgammon
Internet Backgammon is a live Internet two-person board game.
Internet Backgammon is a live Internet two-person board game.
Windows7Versions
Windows 7 comes in numerous versions, with a wide range of prices. Let us help you find the right one for your needs and budget.
Windows 7 comes in numerous versions, with a wide range of prices. Let us help you find the right one for your needs and budget.
Download Vista SP2
Learning how to download the right version of Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Learning how to download the right version of Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Make Computer Faster
A guide to making your computer faster.
A guide to making your computer faster.
Games Included With Windows XP
These games are included with Windows XP.
These games are included with Windows XP.
Windows 7 Cheap
How to save money on Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 7.
How to save money on Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 7.
Schedule Defender Scan
An article describing how to schedule a full-system scan using Windows 8's Defender.
An article describing how to schedule a full-system scan using Windows 8's Defender.
Live Photo Gallery Review
Microsoft’s latest version of Windows Live Photo Gallery is finally on par with its Windows counterpart, Picasa and Apple’s iPhoto for Macintosh computers. This new version sports so many new features and improvements that put a lot of Picasa’s tools to shame and in some cases replace professional photo editing applications like Photoshop.
Microsoft’s latest version of Windows Live Photo Gallery is finally on par with its Windows counterpart, Picasa and Apple’s iPhoto for Macintosh computers. This new version sports so many new features and improvements that put a lot of Picasa’s tools to shame and in some cases replace professional photo editing applications like Photoshop.
Speed Up Vista
Some of the features that come with Windows Vista are not normally utilized by home users.
Some of the features that come with Windows Vista are not normally utilized by home users.
Win7Interface
Windows 7 sports a whole new desktop look from Windows Vista and Windows XP . Knowing how to get around
Windows 7 sports a whole new desktop look from Windows Vista and Windows XP . Knowing how to get around
WinExperienceIndex
Learn about the The Windows Experience Index measures your computer's performance capabilities.
Learn about the The Windows Experience Index measures your computer's performance capabilities.
Zip Files
A step-by-step guide to zipping files in Windows 7
A step-by-step guide to zipping files in Windows 7
Windows 7 Starter
The top 5 reasons to avoid Windows 7 Starter Edition
The top 5 reasons to avoid Windows 7 Starter Edition
Hardware and Sound
The Hardware and Sound area (within the Control Panel) enables you to setup hardware and software devices and sound for the computer.
The Hardware and Sound area (within the Control Panel) enables you to setup hardware and software devices and sound for the computer.
Windows 8 Installation FAQ
Check out Frequently Asked Questions related to installing Windows 8.
Check out Frequently Asked Questions related to installing Windows 8.
Windows 7 Themes
There are an awesome collection of Backgrounds and Themes included with Windows 7 and others you can also download free from Microsoft.
There are an awesome collection of Backgrounds and Themes included with Windows 7 and others you can also download free from Microsoft.
Windows Folder Structure
Learn how to create a folder structure in Windows to better organize your stuff.
Learn how to create a folder structure in Windows to better organize your stuff.
WindowsGames
Microsoft has updates its Games for Windows offering, including online options
Microsoft has updates its Games for Windows offering, including online options
windows 7 compatibility mode
This steps describes the steps necessary to open the application's Properties dialog box to set compatibility mode in Windows 7.
This steps describes the steps necessary to open the application's Properties dialog box to set compatibility mode in Windows 7.
Win7Taskbar
Learn how to get the most out of the Windows 7 Taskbar
Learn how to get the most out of the Windows 7 Taskbar
Windows Internet Spades
Spades is a popular, card game that requires teamwork and strategy to win.
Spades is a popular, card game that requires teamwork and strategy to win.
Windows 7 Pin
Learn how to use the Pin tool in Windows 7
Learn how to use the Pin tool in Windows 7
Windows Network Discovery
Network discovery is a setting that enables your computer to see (find) other computers and devices on the network and if other computers on the network can see your computer.
Network discovery is a setting that enables your computer to see (find) other computers and devices on the network and if other computers on the network can see your computer.
Program Uninstall
A tutorial for uninstalling Windows 7 programs.
A tutorial for uninstalling Windows 7 programs.
Vista Network Sharing Center
The Network and Sharing Center is the area in Vista that allows users to configure how and what the computer connects to and what is and is not shared.
The Network and Sharing Center is the area in Vista that allows users to configure how and what the computer connects to and what is and is not shared.
Microsoft Security Essentials
Learn what Microsoft Security Essentials is and whether or not you should use this product.
Learn what Microsoft Security Essentials is and whether or not you should use this product.
12 Keyboard Shortcuts
Twelve keyboard shortcuts to being more productive in Windows
Twelve keyboard shortcuts to being more productive in Windows
Change Screen Resolution Windows 7
Step describing the importance of setting the correct resolution and how to open the screen resolution settings in Windows 7.
Step describing the importance of setting the correct resolution and how to open the screen resolution settings in Windows 7.
How to Relocate the Windows 7 Taskbar
Instructions describe steps necessary to unlock the Windows taskbar.
Instructions describe steps necessary to unlock the Windows taskbar.
Windows Search 4.0 Review
A review of the Windows Search 4.0 Bar file search tool for Windows XP and Vista.
A review of the Windows Search 4.0 Bar file search tool for Windows XP and Vista.
Win7Professional
A rundown of what you get with Windows 7 Professional edition -- strengths and weaknesses, and why to buy (or not to buy).
A rundown of what you get with Windows 7 Professional edition -- strengths and weaknesses, and why to buy (or not to buy).
iPadvsWindows
Comparing Windows to the iPad, Windows comes out on top. Here's why.
Comparing Windows to the iPad, Windows comes out on top. Here's why.
Vista Features
Windows Vista is an operating system chock-ful of new features. There are a lot of things to like about Vista.
Windows Vista is an operating system chock-ful of new features. There are a lot of things to like about Vista.
Add Shared Printer to Vista PC
How to easily add a shared printer to a Vista PC without getting error messages.
How to easily add a shared printer to a Vista PC without getting error messages.
Use Aero Peek in Windows 7
A productivity tip that will show you how to quickly switch between open applications using Windows 7's new Aero Peek feature.
A productivity tip that will show you how to quickly switch between open applications using Windows 7's new Aero Peek feature.
Windows 7 Firewall
A description of the Windows 7 firewall and how to use it.
A description of the Windows 7 firewall and how to use it.
SBSWin7AutoUpdate
Learn how to keep your Windows 7 computer safe and up to date with Automatic Updates.
Learn how to keep your Windows 7 computer safe and up to date with Automatic Updates.
Delete User Accounts
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to delete user accounts.
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to delete user accounts.
FAQWindowsAero
A description of the Windows Aero interface.
A description of the Windows Aero interface.
Reduce Vista Visual Effects
Learn what you can Vista visual effects you can remove to speed up Windows.
Learn what you can Vista visual effects you can remove to speed up Windows.
Windows Update in Win 7
Use this Quick Tip to Find Windows Update in Windows 7
Use this Quick Tip to Find Windows Update in Windows 7
How to Connect to a Wireless Network in Windows 7
This step will show you how to view the list of available wireless networks using Windows 7.
This step will show you how to view the list of available wireless networks using Windows 7.
Check Service Pack Verison
Learn how to find out what version and service pack of Vista you currently have on your computer.
Learn how to find out what version and service pack of Vista you currently have on your computer.
Uninstall the Vista SP2 Upgrad
If you decide that you want to uninstall Vista SP2 from your computer, follow the steps in this article.
If you decide that you want to uninstall Vista SP2 from your computer, follow the steps in this article.
Create Document WordPad Windows 7
Step describes how to launch WordPad from the Start Menu using Windows Search.
Step describes how to launch WordPad from the Start Menu using Windows Search.
Public Folder Sharing
Sharing files on a Vista PC is easy if you use the Public folder. Once you make a few changes to sharing settings you’ll be able to share, add and delete files without any problems or restrictions.
Sharing files on a Vista PC is easy if you use the Public folder. Once you make a few changes to sharing settings you’ll be able to share, add and delete files without any problems or restrictions.
Windows Media Center
An explanation of the Windows Media Center for XP and Vista.
An explanation of the Windows Media Center for XP and Vista.
Is Windows Secure?
A series of questions to help you determine if your Windows PC is safe.
A series of questions to help you determine if your Windows PC is safe.
Netflix WMC review
A review of using Netflix with the Vista Windows Media Center (WMC)
A review of using Netflix with the Vista Windows Media Center (WMC)
System Maintenance Area
The System and Maintenance area of the control panel in Vista and Windows 7 houses many programs and utilities that you can use to configure Windows.
The System and Maintenance area of the control panel in Vista and Windows 7 houses many programs and utilities that you can use to configure Windows.
Quick Launch in Windows 7
What happened to Windows XP's Quick Launch toolbar in Windows 7?
What happened to Windows XP's Quick Launch toolbar in Windows 7?
Disable Autoplay in XP
How to Disable the AutoPlay feature in Windows XP.
How to Disable the AutoPlay feature in Windows XP.
Security Essentials
Security Essentials 1.0 is an anti-virus and spyware/malware protection software program from Microsoft. This product has problems.
Security Essentials 1.0 is an anti-virus and spyware/malware protection software program from Microsoft. This product has problems.
Use Aero Snap in Windows 7
Aero Snap in Windows 7 will allow you to quickly manage open applications in Windows 7 so that you can work efficiently.
Aero Snap in Windows 7 will allow you to quickly manage open applications in Windows 7 so that you can work efficiently.
How to Share Custom Themes in Windows 7
Description of steps necessary to open the theme options panel in Windows 7.
Description of steps necessary to open the theme options panel in Windows 7.
WinLiveEss
Your guide to downloading, installing and configuring Windows Live Essentials
Your guide to downloading, installing and configuring Windows Live Essentials
WinDiskCleanup
Step One: Find the Disk Cleanup Utility
Step One: Find the Disk Cleanup Utility
ReadyBoost
Understand ReadyBoost and what it can do to speed up your computer.
Understand ReadyBoost and what it can do to speed up your computer.
ActCntr
Learn how to proactively protect your computer with the Windows 7 Action Center.
Learn how to proactively protect your computer with the Windows 7 Action Center.
Turn Off AutoPlay in Vista
How to turn off the AutoPlay function in Windows Vista.
How to turn off the AutoPlay function in Windows Vista.
Netflix, What Version WMC
Learn what versions of Windows Media Center support Netflix.
Learn what versions of Windows Media Center support Netflix.
Windows Uninstaller
How to decide if you should or should not uninstall unused applications from your Windows computer
How to decide if you should or should not uninstall unused applications from your Windows computer
WL Family Safety
A Review of Windows Live Family Safety -- will it keep your children safer on the Internet?
A Review of Windows Live Family Safety -- will it keep your children safer on the Internet?
Using HomeGroup
HomeGroup takes the complexity out of sharing files and printers on a home network.
HomeGroup takes the complexity out of sharing files and printers on a home network.
Windows Vista Laptop
Learn how to set up Windows Vista for a Laptop computer
Learn how to set up Windows Vista for a Laptop computer