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Quite often, Internet users have to hear about such an unknown term as IP. IP is a kind of computer identifier in local or other networks. More precisely, the identifier of the network card. Each provider has a block of IPs registered under its own name, which it distributes to all users of their company's Internet services

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Most often, a microphone is used as an external signal source for recording on a computer. It can be built into any peripheral device (for example, a camera), or connected directly to the microphone input. The Windows operating system has several components that allow you to change the input level from the microphone and thereby increase or decrease the recording volume

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Black and white photographs have their own charm, something attractive and mesmerizing. Some black and white photographs can convey more emotion and warmth than color photographs. Let's consider a couple of simple and widely available ways to turn color photographs into black and white, using which you do not need to delve into the intricacies of Photoshop

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Photos taken in low light conditions with foreground subjects in auto flash will have a dark background. This flaw can be corrected using the color correction tools in Photoshop. Necessary - Photoshop program; - image. Instructions Step 1 Load a picture with a background that needs lightening into Photoshop

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus is one of the most popular programs for protecting your computer from viruses and various attacks. It not only recognizes malware, but also disinfects infected files. Instructions Step 1 It happens that users install substandard or unlicensed programs on their computer

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When the Windows operating system starts, the user sees a standard welcome screen. If you are bored with the familiar login picture, you can change it using special utilities. Necessary - LogonStudio program; - TuneUp Utilites program

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You may need to restore the Welcome screen if some services disable this feature on your system (for example, the NetWare Client Service). Carrying out this operation does not require special computer training and is available to any user of the Windows operating system

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In the Windows operating system, you can customize the appearance of various items to your liking. If you changed the icons for files and folders, and now decide to return them to their standard appearance, there are several steps to take. Instructions Step 1 You can return the icons of such items as "

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The effect of transparency of window frames is an integral part of the improved interface of the Microsoft Windows operating system, implemented in Windows 7. Enabling the selected effect belongs to the category of standard actions and can be performed using the standard tools of the system itself

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Many PC users have heard of unlicensed, counterfeit software. To hack licensed programs with the aim of using them free of charge, some hackers write special software - "cracks". The vast majority of serious programs from the world's leading software giants are provided to users for money, and more often than not, considerable ones

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The Windows XP operating system provides the user with many options for changing the appearance. Everyone can customize it to their liking. Instructions Step 1 Change the appearance of Windows XP using standard tools, to do this, minimize all windows, right-click on the desktop and select the "

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How to disable the Aero effect on computers running Windows 7 and Vista? can be performed by the user using standard tools of the system itself. No additional software is required. Instructions Step 1 Call the desktop context menu by right-clicking on an empty space to completely disable the Aero effect and select the "

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Windows Aero is an interface that is installed in new versions of Windows from Microsoft. This graphical shell makes the appearance of the system more effective, but it affects the performance of the system and can "slow down" on older computers

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Sometimes, while working in Microsoft Excel, you may be performing the same actions over a long period of time. In this case, it is best to use macros (sequences of actions you create) that you can add to any document and use them to perform repetitive tasks

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The taskbar on the "Desktop" helps to speed up the user's access to various computer resources. In addition, it is quite informative. The developers have foreseen many needs that may arise in the course of work. There is a clock on the taskbar along with other icons in the notification area

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Icons in Windows operating systems are icons that represent folders, files, applications, and shortcuts. Folder icons in Windows 7 can be found on the taskbar, in system explorer windows, in the start menu, and on the desktop. The user can change the folder icons at his own discretion

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"System" refers to those folders that contain files used by various components of the computer's operating system. These folders are created during OS installation and cannot be deleted by the user. To restrict access to operating system files, the contents of the system catalogs are not displayed by the Windows OS file manager by default

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If you have your own local network, it is often necessary to delimit access to the folder containing important files, while allowing only a certain user to see them. So, for example, the folder "Reports" can include accountants and bosses, but no one else

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Icons in Windows operating systems are graphical displays of folders, applications, files, and shortcuts. Icons in Windows 7 are used on the taskbar, on the desktop, in Windows Explorer, and in the Start menu. The user can change the icons at his own discretion

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The MAC address itself is one of the characteristics of the network card, and the question of its installation implies just setting this parameter. Changing this address is usually required when using the Internet from two different PCs or when operating two network cards at once on one computer

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When two or more operating systems are installed on a computer, a menu appears at the beginning of the computer booting, prompting you to select the required OS. If this menu seems redundant to the user, it can be removed. Instructions Step 1 Most often, the operating system selection menu annoys the user not with the fact of its existence, but with the need to press Enter or wait 30 seconds before the system starts loading

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The Internet Explorer browser is still one of the most popular among Internet users. If you want to install it on your computer and surf the net, then you just need to follow a series of simple steps. Instructions Step 1 Go to the main resource of this browser

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If you upload your own files to public file-sharing resources or several users work on your computer, a situation may arise when you have to take care of restricting access to your data. You don't have to be a computer genius to do this. You can simply pack the files into an archive with a password

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The issue of confidentiality of information has always been one of the most important. This is especially true for those PC users who often transmit information via the Internet, or, for example, if several people use one computer. Let's look at the possibility of protecting a file with a password using the WinRAR program as an example

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Personal data protection has always been a hot issue among PC users. Sometimes a computer is used not only by you, but also by your relatives, it becomes necessary to set a password for a specific OS folder. Multiple accounts The easiest way to protect your data on Windows 7 is to create multiple accounts

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1C software can work with several databases at once, between which you can switch during operation. To select a database, you must have at least 2 positions installed, otherwise one will always be selected by default. Necessary - 1C program

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A dump is data that is selected from the database in a consistent state, in the form of an instant list, they are intended for backing up the database. The dump format is not tied to a specific server version, unlike the working database files themselves

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The paging file is required by the operating system to compensate for the lack of RAM. The presence of this file allows you to store certain data not in RAM, but on the hard disk. Correct swap file configuration can significantly improve PC performance

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Windows has a resource that helps the RAM to do its job. It is stored on the hard drive, in the system partition, and is named pagefile.sys. This file is a kind of additional RAM on the hard disk, which is connected to work when the RAM itself is loaded with calculations

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A paging file is a file on the hard disk that the system uses to store various data, such as parts of programs and files that do not fit in RAM. The balanced setting of the paging file can significantly speed up the system, thereby making it easier for the user to work with large programs (games, graphics editors, etc

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There are several ways to transfer boot sector files from one disk to another. The simplest of them is to use a special recovery disc or a regular system distribution kit on a DVD. Necessary Windows 7 installation disc. Instructions Step 1 Insert such a disc into the drive tray, then restart your computer

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Information leakage using removable media is one of the security threats. To prohibit the recording of confidential information on various drives, you can use the tools of the operating system or specialized programs. Instructions Step 1 Option 1

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The procedure for disabling USB ports in the Microsoft Windows operating system can be performed using standard tools of the system itself using the "Registry Editor" or "Group Policy Editor" tools. Instructions Step 1 Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows operating system by clicking the "

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Prohibiting the use of USB ports can be done in two ways, using the "Registry Editor" and "Group Policy Editor" tools, which are standard utilities of the Microsoft Windows operating system. True, the latter method will require a fairly extensive knowledge of computer resources

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Copies of the system partition of the hard drive are created to transfer the operating system to another hard drive or to quickly restore the operating parameters of Windows. There are two main methods for carrying out this process. Necessary Partition Manager

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Often there is a need to transfer an already installed operating system with all programs and documents to new hardware. The reasons are different, but the main one is the computer upgrade or its replacement. It is quite simple to carry out the transfer of the operating system, but you need to follow a certain algorithm for performing all the actions

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A time comes in the life of a personal computer user when he gets acquainted with such an additional device as a scanner or copier. He has to copy or scan any images or texts for his own purposes. The photographs are then corrected and the texts are recognized

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Some people buying Apple gadgets are not even aware of the existence of the iTunes application. But only with its help you can transfer information from a stationary computer to iPod, iPad, iPhone. Instructions Step 1 Download the latest version of the iTunes application from the official Apple website

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In modern operating systems, a hard disk is usually divided into several volumes (usually two - C and D). Such a division is convenient for storing only system and program files in one volume (usually in C), and on the other - user files. However, the user himself can distribute his files between volumes (or disks)

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The CDA format is used to record sound on Audio CDs. The audio tracks of Audio CDs are objectively not computer files and cannot be copied by ordinary disc dubbing. The CDA label denotes uncompressed audio stream tracks that resemble * .wav files in content, but recorded in a different format

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Surely each of us still has our favorite audiocassettes with recordings of concerts and albums. And there are unique recordings, for example from amateur concerts, that you would like to digitize. You can also do this at home. Necessary - computer

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Every day, thousands of people work on a computer, and the operating system is considered the most important software. It creates the necessary conditions for user interaction with installed programs. Choosing the right OS will ensure you enjoy your time at your PC

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Operating system (OS) is a software package that provides the ability to control a computer through a graphical interface, as well as control and distribute computing processes and resources. The OS allows the user to launch and control the operation of application programs, receive and transmit data, change the parameters of the computer and the devices connected to it

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Automatic updating allows you to quickly eliminate errors and vulnerabilities detected in the Windows operating system. Despite this, in many Windows distributions, usually "modified" by craftsmen, automatic updating is disabled, and the user has to enable it himself

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The. Instructions Step 1 Reduce the number of colors used if you want to reduce the weight of the image stored in the. Step 2 Use the hotkeys ctrl + alt = "Image" + shift + s or the Save For Web & Devices item in the File section of the Adobe Photoshop menu to open the Optimize Uploaded Image dialog

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A screensaver or "screen saver" in the Windows operating system is designed to visually decorate the screen and automatically starts after a certain period of time after the computer is idle. Instructions Step 1 To change the splash screen, right-click on the desktop and select the most recent Personalization option from the context menu

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The system registry is a data store that is constantly used by operating system components and application programs. Physically, the registry is not stored in any one file. Rather, it is a kind of virtual entity created by the operating system at each startup based on information from various sources

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"Desktop" is an area on the monitor screen that the user sees when the operating system boots. It is from the desktop that any work on the computer begins. This area has its own appearance: in the main part of the screen, the user sees such components as "

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At some point, many people start thinking about improving some of the elements of their computer. Someone wants to improve performance, others need a larger hard drive, and still others dream of a powerful video card instead of an old and irrelevant video card

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The explorer.exe file is an Explorer system application that is used as an explorer on Windows operating systems. Explorer allows you to open files and folders in windows with a user-friendly interface, and displays various elements of the work windows and the main screen

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Most of the users do not need to know exactly what components are installed in their computer. As long as it functions and performs all the tasks set by the owner, there is no need to be interested in its "stuffing". But now the moment comes when new games start to "

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The Registry Editor (regedit.exe), one of the main components of Windows, can be blocked by a virus or spyware that has entered your computer via a network or physical media such as flash cards. You can restore access to the Registry Editor programmatically

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Microsoft Windows is still one of the most popular operating systems for home use. However, each of its users faces different problems over time. When such problems accumulate enough, normal operation becomes impossible. To prevent the occurrence of such situations, it is necessary to periodically clean and optimize the system

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The desktop is the main Windows window that the user interacts with. It displays the objects and management tools of the operating system. The explorer.exe process controls the loading of the Desktop. Sometimes, as a result of a virus infection or registry failure, the process does not work correctly

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The "Fix PC problems" checkbox is part of the general notification service implemented in the Windows 7 operating system, which caused the most violent attacks on users. You can get rid of system notifications in several standard ways

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We often have to recover data from a computer that has been deleted by unknown means. Many people are unaware of the fact that almost all deleted data on every computer can be recovered. This is done using programs that have been developed for just such a purpose

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The graphics editor Adobe Photoshop is designed to work with images, but designers who use it often have to deal with text elements as well. For example, sometimes a picture must contain a table with some data. Creation and filling of this element in the graphical editor itself is a rather laborious process

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The Windows operating system has many handy programs for creating and manipulating screenshots. For example, a very convenient tool for this purpose is included in the Yandex.Disk program. Unfortunately, the linux version of this program has limited functionality

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Tables are intended for structuring and processing information. If necessary, it is possible to create a table on the document page in the WORD text editor. Open the WORD program. Before creating a table, you need to write a title, otherwise you won't be able to insert it later

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SATA mode greatly expands the capabilities of a computer's hard drive. For example, hard drives that work with this interface can be used in the AHCI mode. This significantly speeds up the hard drive, reduces noise and speeds up the loading of the operating system

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When installing the Windows XP operating system, you may encounter the problem of displaying hard drives if SATA drives were installed in your computer. This is due to the fact that SATA drives were released later than the first builds of Windows XP

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During the installation of relatively old operating systems on mobile computers, there may be problems with identifying hard drives. To fix these problems, you need to install additional drivers. Necessary - DVD disc; - Ultra ISO

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Most modern mobile computers have SATA hard drives. Sometimes this feature makes it very difficult to install certain operating systems, such as Windows XP. Necessary - nLite; - .NET Framework. Instructions Step 1 Quite often, when trying to install Windows XP on a mobile computer, a message appears stating that the system did not detect connected hard drives

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The need to find a folder arises not only when files are unordered and are saved by the user to different local drives indiscriminately. Folders can be lost even when files on your computer are organized. There are different ways to find the folders you need

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Most of the computer users do not need to know exactly what components are installed inside the system unit. As long as it works normally and performs the tasks set by the owner, there is no need to be interested in the "stuffing" of the computer

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If there are fonts in Microsoft Office that you don't use, you can make your work a little easier and simplify the user interface by removing the options you don't want from the list. Necessary - Microsoft Office installed on the computer

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The rules for accessing your computer's resources in the NTFS file system are governed by special access control lists (ACLs). By changing these rules for a specific user or entire groups, you can regulate the options available to them to use files located on the computer media

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Surely the owners of personal computers know that you can easily install two or more operating systems on your PC. Unfortunately, in the case of certain operating systems, conflicts can arise that can lead to loss of data and inoperability of the system

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Some users need to work in different operating systems for one purpose or another. To accomplish this task, you can install both OSs on the same hard drive. Necessary - OS installation discs; - two hard drives. Instructions Step 1 The easiest option is to install operating systems on different hard drives

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The operating systems of each computer have a system to protect important files and folders from changes. It can cause quite serious inconvenience when working with the operating system. For example, you cannot delete, change files, or rename

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Now the popularity of free software is growing at an enormous pace. Based on this, it becomes clear that the distribution of such operating systems is also gaining momentum, and already in schools they began to think about replacing the ubiquitous Windows with free software

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When installing multiple operating systems on one computer, problems may arise related to the choice of the hard disk, which should be the system one. There are special programs that allow you to change the boot disk or partition. Necessary - Live CD

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The sidebar is where many useful gadgets reside. As a rule, it is located on the right side of the screen. By default, the sidebar is loaded when the PC is turned on at the same time as starting Windows Vista. But often, PC users make their own settings for the operation of the computer, for example, disable some sidebar applications

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The developers of the Windows XP operating system have provided users with the ability to customize almost all design elements to their taste. You can install ready-made themes or edit only individual items. Change icons, change fonts, place a photo of your beloved person or dog on your desktop

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Shortcuts are a copy of an icon for a program, file, or folder and are essentially a link to the original. The advantage of using shortcuts is that by accidentally deleting or moving them, you won't lose data. Instructions Step 1 It is recommended to "

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It is very convenient to create shortcuts, as it allows you to instantly open the programs you need and any other files that may be scattered throughout the computer's hard drive. With the help of a shortcut, you can open these files with a minimum of steps

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In the process of working on a computer, a situation may arise when you need to cancel the installation of a program. Not every user will immediately figure out exactly how to do this. However, this procedure does not take much time. To do this, you will need to perform several sequential steps

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In the Windows operating system, the user usually logs in without hindrance. But sometimes, due to some failures or accidental change of settings, a window begins to appear when loading, prompting you to enter your username and password. You can remove this window using the standard means of the operating system

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Windows operating systems have standard tools for finding files, folders, and applications on local and external storage media. Standard search engines in Windows are available to all users of a Windows personal computer, regardless of the version of the operating system

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The Windows XP operating system provides the user with the ability to customize the desktop. It is possible to change the font and size of individual elements, which include icons and title bars. The option to change the menu has also been implemented

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The Microsoft Windows operating system provides the ClearType function, with which you can adjust the quality of the display of inscriptions on the monitor screen, make them clear, and smooth the edges of screen fonts. The effect of using this function is more noticeable on LCD monitors

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People with vision problems already experience significant difficulties in everyday life, and with the involvement of a computer in everyday life, their problems have only worsened. Long stay in front of a luminous monitor and reading into small print overstrain the eyes

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Microsoft ClearType technology is a special font anti-aliasing technique that makes character recognition easier. Its use somewhat reduces fatigue when working with on-screen texts and increases the speed of reading them. Research has shown that enabling ClearType saves about 5% of your work time

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In the line of Windows operating systems, any operation with files can be performed using the "Explorer". By default, "Explorer" is hidden from users' eyes, and the "My Computer" icon is displayed on the desktop, in fact, this is the same "

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The My Computer shortcut is one of the most commonly used desktop icons on Windows computers. The task of restoring a missing icon can be solved by the user using standard tools of the system itself, without using additional third-party programs

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The main system configuration parameters displayed in the System Properties window can be changed by standard methods of the Windows XP operating system. The OS graphical interface allows even an inexperienced user to perform such operations without the risk of introducing fatal errors

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The System Volume Information folder is a hidden system folder used by System Restore to store restore point information. Each partition on your computer's hard drive contains a System Volume Information folder. Certain system problems may require the ability to access this folder

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Changing the properties of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system is a standard system optimization task and does not imply the involvement of additional third-party software. Instructions Step 1 Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system by clicking the "

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The file name consists of the full path to it on the hard drive, personal name and extension, usually indicated after the dot sign. If you have somehow removed the extension, then the operating system cannot automatically recognize the type of document and run it for execution in the corresponding program

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The file extension is roughly the same as the tag on the baggage we check in at the airport. The loading crew, even if they confuse something, using this tag can unambiguously determine in which plane the luggage should be loaded. Likewise, the operating system must pass the file to the application that is assigned the extension used in the name when you double-click it

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Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is often used by system administrators to create fine-tuned administration products. With the help of MMC, you can ease the day-to-day tasks that system administrators have to shoulder. All the tools that are in the MMC are displayed as consoles

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While downloading apps for your smartphone, you've probably noticed that some of them require root rights. By being rooted on your smartphone, you will have access to a variety of features that are not available during normal operation. This manual is only suitable for Samsung Galaxy Ace s5830i smartphone

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Working with the monitor at close range is harmful to the eyes, especially if you want to read some literature and this is a long process. But fonts in browsers are often small and difficult to read from a distance. There is a simple solution to eliminate these inconveniences - increase the font size while viewing

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Problems with loading the operating system can arise both for technical reasons and in connection with software malfunctions. Thus, in order to understand why the OS does not start, it is necessary to check each of the possible reasons. Software glitches If we talk about software failures in loading the operating system, then it is worth highlighting two main factors

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The Windows operating system allows you to specify the encryption option in the file attributes. After that, the file will become available for reading only to this user, to the one whom he specifies as the "recovery agent" or to the user who has a "

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Novice PC users love to introduce all sorts of enhancements and enhancements to the desktop. Sometimes their experiments lead to undesirable consequences, which, due to their little experience, are difficult for them to cope with. One of these problems is deleting the trash can

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If your operating system has been affected by a banner virus and you are unable to log into your account and work on your computer, a bootable Live CD can help you. These discs are specially designed to safely boot directly from the disc to restore system files and registry

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Sometimes you need to start the operating system in emergency mode, for example, the system does not want to boot, and there is no time to reinstall the operating system. In such cases, you can use a special disk image that can be written to any flash media

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Sometimes it is convenient for programs to be launched from the flash drive automatically immediately after connecting the flash drive to the computer. This may be necessary when working with antivirus programs, as well as with any programs whose immediate launch will increase the user's efficiency on the computer

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A distribution kit is a collection of files that are required to install utilities or software packages. An example of a distribution kit can be an installation disk with an operating system. Instructions Step 1 The software can be supplied to the user from the manufacturer in different ways: