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The inscription, which is present in the name of the program window (for example, "Etxt Antiplagiat" or Opera), is set by the programmer at the stage of writing the program interface. This parameter is internal and cannot be changed at the request of the user

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There are situations when the operating system unexpectedly crashes at the moment when you need to access the files that are stored on the hard drive. In such a situation, a hard drive with an installed OS would be very helpful. For example, if you have an external hard drive, then you can install an operating system on it and, if necessary, start the computer in order to access information

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Reducing the size of folders in any version of the Microsoft Windows operating system has always been one of the most demanded tasks, since, as you know, there is never a lot of hard disk space. Instructions Step 1 Call the context menu of the folder to be reduced in size by clicking the right mouse button and select the "

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While working on a computer, sometimes it becomes necessary to change the size of folders and files: both external and actual. Usually this can be done by means of the operating system itself, or with the help of additional software. Instructions Step 1 A single folder often contains many subfolders, which are easier to navigate when their icons are smaller

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Sometimes you need to compare folders and files between your laptop and desktop computer in order to synchronize. Sometimes folder mapping is required to compare files on your work and home computers. Necessary - computer; - FileSync program

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Most of all existing laptops contain a hidden partition as part of the hard disk. It is designed to restore the operating system. The size of this section depends on the brand of the laptop manufacturer. As a rule, this value is about 10 Gb

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There are situations when it is necessary for several users to provide access to some documents or files. For example, if your office staff must work with the same updatable customer base. Or when orders and instructions are added to a common folder for review

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During the installation process, some programs are integrated into the system autorun. Often the user may not even know that these programs are working. Over time, a lot of them can accumulate, and the computer can start to slow down considerably

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Many models of computers and laptops are sold with an operating system already preinstalled. For some users this is convenient, but for most it is not entirely true. Basically, the whole problem lies in the difficulties of replacing an operating system made by Microsoft with its predecessor

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In operating systems of the Windows family, the ability to view and retrieve information from the folders of remote machines that are open for public access is implemented. Each time to download information from a remote resource, you must enter the path to it and, possibly, data for authorization

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The speed of the Windows operating system gradually decreases under the influence of various factors, one of which is the fragmentation of files on the hard disk. Disk defragmentation helps in solving this problem. What is defragmentation for?

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Any computer or laptop has a hard drive - the main storage location for information. Usually, the available memory is divided into chunks, also called logical drives or partitions. The operating system assigns letters of the English alphabet to these disks, as well as a label-name, they are displayed in the window "

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For the sound card to work correctly, like any other device, you need a driver - a small utility with which the operating system controls the hardware. As a rule, drivers recorded on an optical disc are included with the equipment upon purchase

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TCP is one of the standards for the exchange of information between computers. In operating systems, a firewall or firewall is responsible for enforcing protocols and communicating through ports. This is the program that determines the state of the data exchange area, that is, the port

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The file system determines the storage format and methods of accessing data on the storage medium. The file system type determines the maximum file size, the maximum possible number of files on the media, the ability to recover from failures, and much more

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The Windows Task Scheduler is used to create a specific schedule of program actions. With it, you can set the inclusion of a program on a specific day, at the right time - for example, implement an alarm clock by turning on the player with a song every morning

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Operating systems of the Windows family support several boot modes, including Safe Mode. When you activate it, most of the components are automatically turned off, which makes it possible to restore system activity during the occurrence of failures or malfunctions

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If your computer is running one of the versions of Windows OS, then in the root directory of the disk on which the system is installed there is a file of considerable size called pagefile.sys. It is called a "swap file" or swap file, and the operating system needs it, mainly to work with RAM

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Everyone has their own reasons for switching to Ubuntu. Someone is tired of viruses and age-old "brakes" when working with "Windows". Others are driven by curiosity. Still others are attracted by open source code, which gives freedom of action and full control over the system

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The days when all the information used by a computer was located on just one disk are long gone. Today users can access files on a wide variety of media - hard drives, CDs and DVDs, flash drives, etc. And if we take into account that several such media can be connected, and even add resources of the local network and the Internet, then the user can literally juggle dozens of disks

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The Windows Vista operating system is far from the best example of Microsoft's work. Even in the official statements of representatives of the corporation, it was noted that Vista has a lot of flaws and critical bugs. Naturally, this affected not only the stability, but also the speed of the Windows Vista operating system

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The Windows Registry is a structured database that contains information about system settings, user profiles, system files, and more. The registry can be edited if the system is unstable or the user is not satisfied with some parameters. Instructions Step 1 In the program launch line (called by the Win + R hotkey combination), enter the regedit command to activate the registry editor

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There are several methods you can use to uninstall the Windows Vista operating system. Unfortunately, many of them are based on the presence of special programs or additional devices. Necessary - another PC; - Partition Manager

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A system that is often purchased and installed on a computer has a different language, and it becomes necessary to update it to a new one. This is not difficult at all, you just need to download and install the appropriate language pack. Instructions Step 1 Download an application called "

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It's no secret that setting up Windows often takes longer than installing it directly. And sometimes situations arise when you need to quickly install an operating system that is completely ready for work. Necessary Acronis True Image application

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In a file called hosts, which does not have an extension, system and application programs write the names of web servers and their IP addresses associated in pairs. System components, before accessing the external network for the IP address of the required server, look through the hosts file and only not finding it in this local list, they start searching for IP in the network

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Informational messages that pop up out of place or out of place from the notification area of the Windows taskbar overlap a portion of the open window space of all applications. And since these manifestations of an unnecessarily intrusive OS service do not have a shutdown "

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When there is a lack of physical memory, the operating system uses a reserve - virtual memory. The so-called paging file is filled with unused program libraries that cannot fit in system memory. Necessary Operating system of the Windows family

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The paging file is a kind of assistant to the random access memory. RAM is the place where the so-called "cache" is stored - the data of running applications that the program constantly accesses. Instructions Step 1 Random access memory, also called RAM, through its high processing speed, delivers cache to the processor for performing operations

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The Windows operating system has the usual features of the interface: programs are launched in windows, windows are grouped in the taskbar, programs can be launched using shortcuts on the desktop or using the Start menu. The "Start"

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Are you back from vacation and forgot your password to log into your own computer? Or forgot passwords for programs? Unfortunately, the Windows operating system does not provide an easy way to recover a password - which is quite understandable, otherwise this method could easily have been used for personal gain

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The procedure for splitting, or creating a new logical partition, of a hard volume may differ slightly in different versions of the Windows operating system, but the general principle remains the same. In this case, the Windows 7 operating system is considered

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Microsoft Update is an online application for installing system security updates, drivers, patches, and additional utilities to help your computer run smoothly. Updates can also be selected by manually downloading using an Internet browser, or by enabling automatic installation

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Programs that start when your OS starts can affect the download speed, and subsequently the speed of your computer. Therefore, it is important to know the processes that start when the system is turned on in order to be able to identify the cause of the slow computer operation

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If you need to change the application that processes this or that file, you should change the extension of this file - it is on this basis that the operating system determines the handler program. It is undesirable to do this "manually"

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Creating a virtual hard disk is a convenient solution to many tasks, for example, storing information in encrypted form. This operation can be carried out using the standard tools of the operating system using the "Computer Management"

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Disabling NetWare Client Service may be required when the system automatically switches to the classic login window and the welcome screen disappears. The procedure does not require special knowledge or the involvement of additional programs

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The trash can icon removed from the desktop can only be returned by making changes to the system registry. The procedure for Windows XP, Vista and 7 will be the same, and any attentive user can cope with the task. Instructions Step 1 Press the Windows and R keys at the same time, or choose Run from the Start menu

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If you are not interested in this or that Windows desktop theme, you can quite easily take care of the selection of each of its components to create your own interface style. The created theme can decorate not only your personal computer, but also computers of your friends

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Your computer desktop is always in front of your eyes. And it's always nice when they have something to admire. The standard design gets boring over time and you want something new. Changing only the wallpaper does not help for long, so a new desktop theme is a good solution to the problem

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The concept of the user interface in Windows is based on the concept of a window. Dialogues, buttons, control panels, lists are all windows. Therefore, in order to perform any actions with any element of the interface of your own or someone else's application, you need to get a window handle

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There are many ways to add new hard drives and partitions. The choice of the algorithm option depends on your capabilities and the desired end results. Necessary - Partition Manager; - Windows Seven or Vista disc. Instructions Step 1 If you just need to add a hard disk partition without installing or reinstalling the operating system, then use the Paragon Partition Manager program

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Many users are used to the fact that one hard disk contains several partitions. Sometimes this is done for convenience, for example, so that each user has his own partition on the disk. And in most cases, this is an important feature of the computer architecture, because a separate section is usually reserved for the operating system and programs

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You can access files over the network on computers running Microsoft Windows XP in a matter of seconds. To do this, files intended for other users must be grouped into a separate folder. Then, in the properties of the folder, check the box next to "

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The implementation of multitasking capabilities on Apple devices does not suit some users of these devices. Disabling multitasking is available only on devices with a Jailbreak, i.e. with software tampering with the firmware. Disabling the multitask is performed in order to replace the multitasking procedure with third-party software

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The software industry has undergone many changes in its short history. So, until recently, the development and distribution of open source software was considered the lot of enthusiasts. Today, many corporations are building their businesses on the basis of Open Source

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Often, when you insert a CD into the drive, a menu appears on your monitor display, revealing the contents of the media using a beautiful graphical interface. To create such an autorun menu (or autorun), it is absolutely not necessary to be a computer genius, you just need to use some programs and instructions

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The manual port opening procedure in Microsoft Windows Vista is usually caused by the lack of the required program in the list of the Exceptions tab of the Windows Firewall window. Instructions Step 1 Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system by clicking the "

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Surely many personal computer users tried to independently install several desktops in Windows 7 or Windows 8, because it is very convenient if several people are working on one computer. Perhaps, firstly, it is worth mentioning some of the advantages of such a procedure

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If you are actively using your operating system's registry setting, it will be helpful for you to know that you need to back up your data occasionally. It happens that when the power supply is cut off, your operating system may crash. If you had backups of your system settings, your problem had a solution in a few minutes

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The Windows security system makes sure that the computer is protected from various types of hacker attacks, as well as checks the relevance of antivirus protection and informs the user about the failures in the system. However, if you have a powerful antivirus and firewall installed on your computer, you can turn off the annoying Windows Security System

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All important updates on Windows 7 are downloaded and installed automatically by default. This mode is recommended by the developers of the operating system. But this mode can be easily changed and automatic updates can be turned off. Why update Windows 7 Updating the operating system seems unimportant at first glance

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Norton antivirus systems are currently one of the most demanded products in the software market for protecting your computer from viruses, spyware, information theft, etc. Necessary - Internet access; - bank card. Instructions Step 1 When your trial period ends or the license for using the anti-virus system expires, renew it by going to the official Norton website - http:

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Kaspersky Internet Security (hereinafter KIS) remains the most popular anti-virus program in the world. Kaspersky Lab works tirelessly, looking for ways to combat all new viruses. To keep your computer under its protection as long as possible, you need to periodically renew the action of this antivirus if you installed a trial version

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The file name is part of its address, that is, the location in the computer and folder. It must be unique for a given folder and its format, that is, in the same directory there cannot be a file with the same extension and the same name. For convenience, files are given names that characterize their contents

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Renaming files or directories in the Microsoft Windows operating system can be performed in several ways, some of which are discussed below. Instructions Step 1 Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows operating system by clicking the "

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Using a paging file with Windows operating systems can significantly improve the performance of your computer. To "squeeze" the maximum of resources from this file, you need to create a separate local disk for it. Necessary Partition Manager

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The main problem with computer performance is fragmentation. Both files on the hard disk and the operating system registry can be fragmented. How can I clean my computer so that it does not slow down? File fragmentation is a very common occurrence in the Windows operating system, especially if there is a frequent process of writing to or deleting files from the disk

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Despite the fact that the Windows XP operating system has been around for quite some time, it is still very much in demand and popular. This is especially true for those users who have computers of not very powerful configuration. After all, Windows XP is much less demanding on resources than, for example, Windows 7

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To replace the folder icons installed in the operating system with others, you need to do some preliminary preparation. It is desirable that the icons be in files of a specially designated format - ico. If you have them in files of a different graphic format, then you can convert it to the desired one, for example, using some online service

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In the Windows operating system, the user can change the appearance of the icons on the "Desktop" at any time. You can change not only the icons for user folders, but also for the main elements of the "Desktop", as well as for different types of files

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The Windows operating system registry database has a tree structure made up of sections, subsections ("hives"), "branches", and so on. The lowest element of this structure is the value of the variable. It is these structural elements in the registry that are most often and most often performed by both computer programs and users

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Often, users set a password to enter the operating system to protect their personal data from strangers. However, over time, entering a password becomes a burdensome procedure, or the need for its further use simply disappears. In this case, the password entry function is disabled in the system settings

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The virus is a cunning and dexterous digital organism that has been trained to disguise itself well to inflict maximum damage on your system. One of the most common ways to hide a virus is to change the properties of a folder. After that, you cannot adjust these properties until you fix the problems

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Deleted files in the Windows operating system are not immediately destroyed, but are placed in a special folder named "Recycle Bin". Recovering accidentally deleted files can be performed both with standard system tools and with the help of specialized third-party programs

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In the Windows XP operating system, there is a certain graphical shell that is present on the system by default. Some users want to personalize their system and create their own Windows Welcome window. To change the welcome screen, you need the ResHack resource compiler

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When you select a particular Windows theme, the standard icons of files and folders may change. But the user does not always like the standard collections, especially since you can find very beautiful and high-quality icons on the Internet that ideally match the desktop background

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Most graphical skins on modern operating systems support redesigning the user interface using skins. Typically, a skin determines the visual aspects of the display of windows and controls, as well as the color scheme of an interface. Among other things, themes can contain sets of icons that appear as icons on the desktop, in the taskbar, and in standard message boxes

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The home computer is now more personal than ever. The main confirmation of this is not multifunctionality and reliable protection of personal information, but the possibility of fine, detailed customization of the appearance of your system. There are hundreds of ways to change Windows - users don't have to limit their imaginations

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The standard bluish style of windows and panels in Windows XP is pleasing to the eye. However, after a while, its monotony gets boring and there is a desire to change the appearance of the operating system. The system style includes window colors, fonts, button and icon design, and desktop wallpaper

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The operation of opening ports in Windows Vista and Windows 7 can be performed by the user using standard tools of the Microsoft Windows operating system without involving third-party software. Necessary - Windows Vista; - Windows 7

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By the file extension, you can almost always understand what data is stored in it: image, video, music, three-dimensional object. The same file can be opened in different applications, the main thing is that the program supports its format. But sometimes you need to change the file extension

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Making Windows Vista look like Windows 7 is easy enough. To do this, you need to know the main differences in the design of the two versions of Microsoft operating systems, as well as download and install special software. Of course, you won't be able to drastically change the way Windows Vista works for the better, but the external and stylistic differences between the two versions of Windows can be reduced to zero

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Some system folders are hidden from the operating system user to avoid changing their structure and deleting the files they contain. But if you need to edit or delete files from them, they can always be opened. Instructions Step 1 Go to the "

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The boot.ini file is present on Windows NT and XP operating systems. It includes the contents of the operating system selection menu. In addition, the contents of this file determine the boot parameters for each specific OS. Necessary Administrator account

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The developers of Windows 7 pay special attention to the safe storage of information on the computer, so the procedure for opening shared access to folders in it is somewhat different from previous versions. Instructions Step 1 To open access to the contents of the directory for all users working on your computer, right-click on the desired folder and select "

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There are several file formats for storing optical disc images, the most common of which are the international ISO standard and the formats of Nero (nrg extension) and Alcohol Soft (mdf and mds extensions). To fully work with files created in these formats, specialized programs are required, each of which, as a rule, can work with several types of image files at once

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Unlike ordinary archives, disk images contain not only data files, but also information about their location on the source medium. This allows specialized software to accurately simulate the operation of the original optical disc. There are more than a dozen formats that determine the order of recording a disk image

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What if the good old games that used to work on Windows 98, 95 operating systems do not start on new Windows creations? There are several ways to overcome this problem. Necessary - a computer connected to the internet. Instructions Step 1 Run the game in compatibility mode for the OS version for which it was originally intended

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If you look at the list of files on your computer, you can see that the filenames have two parts separated by a period. Obviously, the first part is the name of the file, but the second, the extension, most often consists of a seemingly meaningless set of letters

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The format (or type) of a file is determined by its extension. Files of the same type are usually united only by the same icons and programs that are required to open them. Extensions, however, depend on the specific file type and its properties and characteristics, regardless of the executing program

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Users who care about the safety of important data periodically create backups of the hard disk or its partitions. To carry out this process, it is recommended to use special utilities. Necessary - Partition Manager; - additional hard drive

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The file system determines the procedure for organizing the storage of information on an electronic medium. Hard drives, flash cards and other storage devices cannot function without it. The file system can only be created during the formatting process

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Each type of hard disk file system is unique in its own way. The most popular types of NTFS and FAT32 have a number of differences. Sometimes you need a specific file system for a hard disk partition. Necessary Partition Manager, Windows disk

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There are users who lack the capabilities of the standard settings of the Windows XP operating system. Meanwhile, there is a way to expand the customization options of this OS by editing the system registry. This will allow you to fine-tune the operating system parameters based on your needs, add or remove various functions and parameters, change the Windows XP interface

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There are several ways to update the Service Pack. Operating system updates, as a rule, should be done automatically (using the Internet), but sometimes, especially when a "modified" version is installed, you have to look for an update on specialized sites

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A file extension is the part of its name that is written after a period and ends the full file name. Its purpose is to identify file types. First of all, the extension is necessary for the operating system and various applications - according to the extension of the program, they determine the type of data contained in the file, by which protocol they should be read and, if required, executed

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File resolution displays the view of the contents of the file. Sometimes it is necessary to replace one permit for another. For example, when saving files using the Internet browser Opera, archives with the .rar extension are replaced with

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While working in the office, it is very important to quickly access certain information. To provide a convenient workflow with shared resources, it is customary to create network folders. In this case, it is important to properly configure the protection of such directories

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Sharing a selected folder on the local network is a standard procedure in the Microsoft Windows operating system and requires the use of a computer administrator account. Instructions Step 1 Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system to initiate the procedure for opening the shared access to the selected folder in the local network and go to the "

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The Windows file manager (File Explorer) still does not have batch file renaming functionality. Therefore, to change the names of all files in the folder, you will have to use some program that is absent in the standard OS distribution. You can replace Explorer with another file manager (for example, Total Commander), or you can use a program that specializes in batch renaming files

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Dynamic link library files (dll) are a kind of warehouse of various spare parts, which the executable program calls from time to time to extract the desired picture, audio clip, program function, etc. This division into main and auxiliary files allows you to build modular systems - for example, dozens of operating system dll libraries are used by dozens of both system and application applications

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A multivolume archive is a data archive that is divided into several parts. This makes it possible to download the file in parts, the data can be compressed into various sizes of volumes to ensure compatibility with drives. Necessary - computer

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The bios password is the computer password that is stored in non-volatile memory. It is installed during initial setup and is easy to forget. At the moment, users are asking a large number of questions related to BIOS password recovery. To carry out this operation, you need to follow a specific algorithm

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Many users have faced a situation when the computer refuses to boot. What to do in this situation in order not only to restore the normal operation of the computer, but also not to lose the files stored on the hard disk? Instructions Step 1 The reasons why the computer refuses to boot can be different

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Despite the fact that Windows 8 was designed with the latest technology in mind, it works smoothly on low-performance computers. The hardware requirements for Windows 8 are marginally higher than those for Windows Vista, which was released almost six years ago

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The boot time of the operating system increases over time. Download speed is affected by the power of the computer, the degree of fragmentation of files on the disk, and the loading of drivers for numerous services and applications. Optimization of some of these points will significantly increase the speed of Windows loading

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Many popular archivers such as 7Zip, WinRar and others, when archiving, allow you to create an archive split into several files. At the same time, their names look something like this (for 7Zip): xxx.7z.001 xxx.7z.002 xxx.7z.003, etc. To "

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When you start the Microsoft Windows XP operating system for the first time, the classic theme is selected by default for all elements. But the user may not always like it. Your screen wallpaper, desktop icons, new folder windows and mouse pointers can all be changed by applying a different Windows theme

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Over time, in the life of any user of a personal computer, an update (update) of the hardware is maturing. It is not necessary to go to the store for a new component of the system unit, sometimes it is enough just to install a firmware update for the device