Windows: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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 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 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
Win7Starter
Advice on using Windows 7 Starter Edition
Advice on using Windows 7 Starter Edition
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.
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
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.
CHKDSK - Fix Your Hard Drive
Use this Windows Utility to fix your Hard Drive
Use this Windows Utility to fix your Hard Drive
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.
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.
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
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.
Understand Windows 7 Pricing
Windows 7 comes in numerous versions. Let us help you find the right one for your needs and budget.
Windows 7 comes in numerous versions. Let us help you find the right one for your needs and budget.
InkBall
These are the games included with Windows Microsoft Vista.
These are the games included with Windows Microsoft Vista.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spider Solitaire
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
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.
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.
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.
Windows 7 Internet Backgammon
Internet Backgammon is a live Internet two-person board game.
Internet Backgammon is a live Internet two-person board game.
Windows 7 Best Price
How to buy the Windows 7 upgrade at the best price
How to buy the Windows 7 upgrade at the best price
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.
FreeCell
Freecell is a game included with Windows Microsoft Vista.
Freecell is a game included with Windows Microsoft Vista.
Windows 7 RC Info
If you have installed Windows 7 RC (the pre-released version) on your computer or are interested in getting it, there is important information you need to know.
If you have installed Windows 7 RC (the pre-released version) on your computer or are interested in getting it, there is important information you need to know.
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.
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.
Solitaire
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
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.
Windows 7 User Account Control
Examining the User Account Control options in Windows 7
Examining the User Account Control options in Windows 7
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.
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.
QTstickyNotes
Using Sticky Notes in Windows 7
Using Sticky Notes in Windows 7
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.
Minesweeper
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
Windows 7 Pin
Learn how to use the Pin tool in Windows 7
Learn how to use the Pin tool in Windows 7
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.
Windows 7 Shut Down
Understand Windows 7's shut down options
Understand Windows 7's shut down options
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.
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.
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.
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.
Upgrade to Windows 7
Windows 7 will be released for general distribution on October 22, 2009. Users can upgrade from Windows Vista and Windows XP.
Windows 7 will be released for general distribution on October 22, 2009. Users can upgrade from Windows Vista and Windows XP.
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 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.
Review of Windows 7 Unleashed
Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed is the latest title by technical author Paul McFedries.
Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed is the latest title by technical author Paul McFedries.
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.
Hearts
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
Learn about the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and where to get it.
Learn about the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and where to get it.
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.
Netflix using WMC
How to view Netflix using the Windows Media Center.
How to view Netflix using the Windows Media Center.
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.
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.
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
Win7gadgets
A step-by-step guide to adding gadgets to Windows 7
A step-by-step guide to adding gadgets to Windows 7
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.
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
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.
Using Aero Peek
Aero Peek allows a user of Windows 7 to peek through all open windows to the desktop underneath.
Aero Peek allows a user of Windows 7 to peek through all open windows to the desktop underneath.
Record Shows With PC TV
How to make your computer a PC TV
How to make your computer a PC TV
Vista Control Panel
Learn what features and functions can be set with the Vista Control Panel
Learn what features and functions can be set with the Vista Control Panel
Easy MS Windows 7
A review of the latest book "Easy Microsoft Windows 7" by Mark Soper
A review of the latest book "Easy Microsoft Windows 7" by Mark Soper
Fix Vista Shared Printers
Trying to print from a Vista computer over a home network to a shared printer attached to another computer can be frustrating and unproductive.
Trying to print from a Vista computer over a home network to a shared printer attached to another computer can be frustrating and unproductive.
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
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.
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)
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.
12 Keyboard Shortcuts
Twelve keyboard shortcuts to being more productive in Windows
Twelve keyboard shortcuts to being more productive in Windows
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 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.
Prevent Windows Problems
How to prevent Windows problems from happening; recession-proof your PC.
How to prevent Windows problems from happening; recession-proof your PC.
Vista Power Settings Laptops
How to adjust Windows Vista power settings for your laptop PC.
How to adjust Windows Vista power settings for your laptop PC.
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.
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.
Vista File Printer Sharing
Sharing files and printers in Vista can be either very easy or difficult to set up. This tutorial will show you how to do it right, easy and quickly.
Sharing files and printers in Vista can be either very easy or difficult to set up. This tutorial will show you how to do it right, easy and quickly.
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.
Install Vista SP2
Learn how to prepare and install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) upgrade.
Learn how to prepare and install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) upgrade.
Calendar, Contacts and Mail
Windows Contacts provides a way to manage contact information for friends, co-workers and acquaintances.
Windows Contacts provides a way to manage contact information for friends, co-workers and acquaintances.
Windows Internet Backgammon
Internet Backgammon is a live Internet two-person board game.
Internet Backgammon is a live Internet two-person board game.
Windows File Compression
Use Windows File Compression to reduce file size for storage and emails.
Use Windows File Compression to reduce file size for storage and emails.
Vista Welcome Center
The Vista Welcome Center is a great place to start learning about Vista, with many resources available both written and video.
The Vista Welcome Center is a great place to start learning about Vista, with many resources available both written and video.
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.
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
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
Turn Off Your Computer
A simple way to fix Microsoft Windows problems, errors and increase the operating speed of your system.
A simple way to fix Microsoft Windows problems, errors and increase the operating speed of your system.
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.
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.
Connect to Wireless Network
How to connect a computer to a wireless home network
How to connect a computer to a wireless home network
Antivirus Software
All Windows computers need a firewall and antivirus software to protect them from the constant threat from hackers and crackers.
All Windows computers need a firewall and antivirus software to protect them from the constant threat from hackers and crackers.
Windows Compatility Mode
How to setup an older Windows application to run properly using the Windows Compatibility mode.
How to setup an older Windows application to run properly using the Windows Compatibility mode.
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.
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.
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.
Vista Windows Update
The Vista Windows Update utility configure how and when Windows makes updates to your computer. Learn how to configure it for your use.
The Vista Windows Update utility configure how and when Windows makes updates to your computer. Learn how to configure it for your use.
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 7 RC Recommendations
Learn what hardware configuration your computer should have before you install Windows 7 RC.
Learn what hardware configuration your computer should have before you install Windows 7 RC.
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.
Spyware and Adware Protection
Learn what you can do to protect your computer from Adware and Spyware.
Learn what you can do to protect your computer from Adware and Spyware.
Setting Power Options
Learn how setting power options for a Windows Vista laptop PC can improve your computer's performance and battery life.
Learn how setting power options for a Windows Vista laptop PC can improve your computer's performance and battery life.
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.
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.
Windows Mobility Center
Learn how to use the Windows Mobility Center to adjust laptop mobility settings.
Learn how to use the Windows Mobility Center to adjust laptop mobility settings.
Vista Gadgets and Sidebar
Learn what Windows Vista Gadgets and Sidebar are and how to use them.
Learn what Windows Vista Gadgets and Sidebar are and how to use them.
Copy Digital Photo Camera PC
How to copy a digital photo from your digital camera to your computer using Windows XP or Vista
How to copy a digital photo from your digital camera to your computer using Windows XP or Vista
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.
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.
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)
Action Center
Center consolidates and gives you control of all Windows 7 message alerts.
Center consolidates and gives you control of all Windows 7 message alerts.
Disable Autoplay in XP
How to Disable the AutoPlay feature in Windows XP.
How to Disable the AutoPlay feature in Windows XP.
Netflix, What Version WMC
Learn what versions of Windows Media Center support Netflix.
Learn what versions of Windows Media Center support Netflix.
Windows - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the Windows guide site.
An index of StepBySteps for the Windows guide site.
Using Jump Lists
Jump Lists (new in Windows 7) is a quick way take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you use each day.
Jump Lists (new in Windows 7) is a quick way take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you use each day.
Windows 7 Libraries
In Windows 7, libraries can be used to organize and access files regardless of where they're stored.
In Windows 7, libraries can be used to organize and access files regardless of where they're stored.
Windows Aero
Windows Aero is the new visual interface included with Vista Home Premium, Vista Business and Vista Ultimate.
Windows Aero is the new visual interface included with Vista Home Premium, Vista Business and Vista Ultimate.
Learning Windows
Using the right-click function of your mouse is the fastest way to learning windows.
Using the right-click function of your mouse is the fastest way to learning windows.
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 Security
This area is the hub for all Windows security. Changes made here will affect your computer globally.
This area is the hub for all Windows security. Changes made here will affect your computer globally.
Why Upgrade Windows XP?
Why should you upgrade Windows to the latest version? This article explores what to consider for current XP users.
Why should you upgrade Windows to the latest version? This article explores what to consider for current XP users.
Vista SP2 Now Available
Windows Vista SP2 is now available. Here is what you need to know about it includes and how to download it.
Windows Vista SP2 is now available. Here is what you need to know about it includes and how to download it.
Windows - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Windows guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Windows guide site.
Windows 7 Taskbar
The Windows 7 taskbar is the horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen.
The Windows 7 taskbar is the horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen.
Purble Place
These are the games included with Microsoft Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Vista.
Prevent Windows PC Problems
Learn how to prevent Windows problems from occurring.
Learn how to prevent Windows problems from occurring.
Windows Mail
Learn about Windows Mail and what you can do with it.
Learn about Windows Mail and what you can do with it.
Windows - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Windows guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Windows guide site.
Windows - GuideReviews
An index of GuideReviews for the Windows guide site.
An index of GuideReviews for the Windows guide site.
Windows - Articles
An index of articles for the Windows guide site.
An index of articles for the Windows guide site.