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 Pin
Learn how to use the Pin tool in Windows 7
Learn how to use the Pin tool 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
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.
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.
CHKDSK - Fix Your Hard Drive
Use this Windows Utility to fix your Hard Drive
Use this Windows Utility to fix your Hard Drive
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
InkBall
These are the games included with Windows Microsoft Vista.
These are the games included with Windows Microsoft Vista.
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.
Spider Solitaire
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
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.
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 7 Internet Backgammon
Internet Backgammon is a live Internet two-person board game.
Internet Backgammon is a live Internet two-person board game.
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 Hardware Improvement
Discusses what computer hardware will enable your Windows to run fast.
Discusses what computer hardware will enable your Windows to run fast.
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.
Solitaire
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
FreeCell
Freecell is a game included with Windows Microsoft Vista.
Freecell is a game included with Windows Microsoft Vista.
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.
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 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 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
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.
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.
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.
Netflix using WMC
How to view Netflix using the Windows Media Center.
How to view Netflix using the Windows Media Center.
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.
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.
12 Keyboard Shortcuts
Twelve keyboard shortcuts to being more productive in Windows
Twelve keyboard shortcuts to being more productive in Windows
Minesweeper
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Hearts
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
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.
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.
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.
Windows 7 Shut Down
Understand Windows 7's shut down options
Understand Windows 7's shut down options
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.
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.
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
Windows 7 User Account Control
Examining the User Account Control options in Windows 7
Examining the User Account Control options in Windows 7
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Win7gadgets
A step-by-step guide to adding gadgets to Windows 7
A step-by-step guide to adding gadgets to Windows 7
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 Internet Backgammon
Internet Backgammon is a live Internet two-person board game.
Internet Backgammon is a live Internet two-person board game.
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.
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.
Disable Autoplay in XP
How to Disable the AutoPlay feature in Windows XP.
How to Disable the AutoPlay feature in Windows XP.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Configure or Disable It
How to prevent CDs and DVDs from starting automatically in Windows.
How to prevent CDs and DVDs from starting automatically in Windows.
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.
Record Shows With PC TV
How to make your computer a PC TV
How to make your computer a PC TV
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.
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.
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
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.
Connect to Wireless Network
How to connect a computer to a wireless home network
How to connect a computer to a wireless home network
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Netflix, What Version WMC
Learn what versions of Windows Media Center support Netflix.
Learn what versions of Windows Media Center support Netflix.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Purble Place
These are the games included with Microsoft Vista.
These are the games included with Microsoft Vista.
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.
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
Windows - GuideReviews
An index of GuideReviews for the Windows guide site.
An index of GuideReviews for the Windows guide site.
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 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.
Windows - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Windows guide site.
An index of HowTos 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.
Windows - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Windows guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Windows guide site.
Windows - FAQs
An index of FAQs for the Windows guide site.
An index of FAQs for the Windows guide site.
Windows - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the Windows guide site.
An index of StepBySteps for the Windows guide site.
About - Windows Buyer's Guide
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.