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The Windows Survival Guide If you're just getting ready to make the move to Win XP, or if you're anxious to dig beneath the surface and find some cool new tools, or if you've been using Win XP for a while and it's time for some serious maintenance, you'll find what you need to know in this guide.   |
PC World
March 2005
Lincoln Spector |
Windows Rejuvenated! Is your aging Windows machine slowing down? Getting creaky? Just plain showing its age? Here's how to make it work the way it did fresh out of the box. |
PC Magazine
June 8, 2004
Ben Z. Gottesman |
2004 Utility Guide Utilities can help you get the most from your system. We review 161 in 21 categories, from backup and antivirus to password management and screen capture. |
PC World
October 2003
Lincoln Spector |
Easy Backups With WinZip and Freeware Use a simple batch file and a few downloads to put backups into .zip archives. Plus: Will your PC boot from USB? |
PC World
February 2004
Lincoln Spector |
The Trouble-Free PC: Tune it up. Back it up. Ramp it up. We test 16 utilities designed to keep your system running strong today and tomorrow. |
PC World
November 2003
Lincoln Spector |
What to Do When XP or 2000 Won't Boot Try several tactics to get a reluctant Windows to load; plus, keep XP's Start menu under control. |
PC World
September 14, 2001
Gregg Keizer |
Windows 2000 FAQ We solve 20 of the most vexing problems with Windows 2000... |
PC Magazine
February 2, 2005
David A. Karp |
Save and Protect Your Hard Drive You can prepare for disaster by taking steps now to protect your PC's most valuable asset: its hard drive. |
PC World
May 2002
Lincoln Spector |
Tools for Trouble-Free Computing Whether your PC is brand new or showing its age, the best utilities will keep it in tip-top shape... |
PC World
March 2004
Lincoln Spector |
Why Is My Speedy PC S-l-o-w-i-n-g D-o-w-n? Follow these tips to restore performance... Plus: Handle backups too big for CDs... read attachments in Outlook Express 6... dispose of old CDs safely... |
PC World
July 2005
Lincoln Spector |
Let Windows Handle PC Maintenance for You Back up, scan for viruses, and scan and defrag your hard drive--automatically with XP... Print a List of Programs... |
PC World
December 2005
Lincoln Spector |
Emergency Boot CDs for PCs Without Floppy Drives What to do when XP or 2000 won't boot and your PC doesn't have a floppy drive... Copy device drivers from your PC to CD... Safeguard files and folders... Make the most of Windows slow-ups... |
PC World
January 2004
Lincoln Spector |
Protect Yourself Against Application Sneak Attacks Bring back lost private folders; get a fresh start for System Restore; save data from a corrupted file. |
PC World
December 2001
Stan Miastkowski |
Step-By-Step: Get a Free Tune-Up for Your Windows PC Use Windows' built-in tune-up utilities to return your PC to tip-top health... |
PC World
December 20, 2006
Scott Dunn |
No-Brainer Backups Using Windows' Own Tools Five options for implementing a Windows backup strategy without investing a dime in third-party utilities. |
PC World
March 2004
Scott Dunn |
76 Ways to Get More Out of Windows Quick, easy ways to tame your operating system...from speed tweaks to security checks to troubleshooting tips. |
PC World
September 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
Wipe Out Windows Annoyances Banish the worst glitches, time-wasters, and irritations in the Windows XP with these 29 tips. Plus: Get the scoop on Windows' biggest rivals. |
PC World
June 2002
Lincoln Spector |
How to Evade Data Disaster 26 smart strategies for backing up your most vital files -- and for recovering them if you didn't... |
PC World
November 25, 2007
Scott Dunn |
Fast Windows Fixes From bullet-fast startups and shutdowns to automatic data protection, here are 31 tweaks to make Vista and XP smarter, more reliable, and more efficient. |
PC World
February 2006
Jon L. Jacobi |
Keep Your Data Backups Safe, Simple, and Fast Follow these instructions to create your own easy-to-maintain backup plan. |
PC World
February 2002
Lincoln Spector |
Answer Line Quick and Easy Data Backups to CD-RW Discs... open Outlook attachments... give unwanted icons the boot... say adios to Me's splash screen... |
PC World
September 2004
Scott Dunn |
Use a Super Boot Floppy After an XP Meltdown Recover when XP won't load... Get the full view of new Windows... Color-code your file names... The fastest way into Outlook... etc. |
PC World
February 2001
Yael Li-Ron |
Windows Your Way No matter which Windows you use, it probably isn't as closely tailored to your needs as it could be... |
PC World
November 3, 2007
Lincoln Spector |
Diagnose and Repair an Unbootable XP or Vista PC What to do when your Windows XP or Windows Vista system refuses to boot. |
PC Magazine
December 22, 2004
Pike & Ragaza |
Make the Most of Your New PC You're the proud owner of a new computer. Now what? Whether you're a novice or an old hand, we have 41 tips and tricks to help you make the most of your computing experience. |
PC World
October 23, 2006
Lincoln Spector |
Answer Line: Common PC Problems Solved: The Ultimate FAQ Solutions to your most frequently asked questions about troubleshooting, data security, and Registry fixes. |
PC World
September 2003
Lincoln Spector |
How to Reinstall Windows Without Losing Your Data It's a big job, but it can cure Windows' creeping decrepitude; plus, sudden reboots revisited. |
PC World
March 2003
Luhn & Steers |
20 Tools for Trouble-Free Computing Want to make everyday tasks easier, safer -- even more entertaining? These no-hassle utilities do the job right. |
PC World
June 2003
Michael Desmond |
How to Troubleshoot the Worst PC Disasters Vanishing files? Flaky connections? Don't panic! Here's what to do when technology turns evil. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2005
Michael J. Steinhart |
Maximum Security: 94 Essential Tips for Staying Safe Dozens of our best security tips and pointers, broken down by category: system, networking and wireless, e-mail, Web surfing, malware, and mobile. |
PC World
September 2003
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Check Your Disks for Errors, With a Single Click Automate hard-drive maintenance; XP Pro vs. XP Home; the versatile Power Menu utility. |
PC World
November 6, 2006
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: 20 Ways to Keep Your Windows XP System Fresh Vista may be on the way, but XP hasn't outlived its usefulness. These tips will help you keep the older operating system vibrant. Tip 1: Get Off the Upgrade Bandwagon... Tip 2: Swap When You Need To... etc. |
PC World
July 2004
Lincoln Spector |
Why All the Problems Shutting Down My PC? Fix faulty Windows shutdowns... Undo a dual-boot setup... Share Outlook data across a network... |
PC World
June 2004
Stan Miastkowski |
Tune Up Your Windows XP Machine (for Free) Windows XP's own tools can boost its--and your PC's--performance. |
PC World
May 2003
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Banish Windows Blowups Before They Occur Some golden rules on software updates and maintenance to keep your PC running smoothly. |
PC World
November 2000
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Still Tweaking After All These Years Customize with Tweak UI... automate backups for Win NT and 2000... |
PC World
May 2001
Kirk Steers |
Create Your Own Emergency Boot Disk Create an emergency boot disk, identify mysterious components... |
PC World
August 2005
Kirk Steers |
Ten Quick Tips to Keep PC Trouble at Arm's Length From backup strategies to easy maintenance routines, these tips help keep your PC humming along. |
PC World
January 2003
Lincoln Spector |
Answer Line: Synchronize Important Folders on Two Computers Transport files between work and home PCs... sidestep password demands in Windows XP's Task Scheduler... save Windows updates to disk... easy Windows macro recording. |
PC Magazine
July 13, 2004
Bill Howard |
Creating a Data Backup Server Enlist an old PC to back up your files. |
PC World
June 2005
Michael Desmond |
The Trouble-Free PC With the right utilities, you can heal your ailing machine--or even keep it from getting sick in the first place. All-in-one suites and specialized tools are tested to find the best. |
PC World
December 2000
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Superscrub Your Drive Automatically Automate disk maintenance, speed up printing from your laptop... |
PC World
October 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Keep It Simple Cut the clutter on your PC and you can stop aggravations before they begin. Our 50 tips show you how to simplify Windows and your system from startup to shutdown. |
PC World
November 2005
Lincoln Spector |
Create a Windows CD for PCs That Don't Have One A true Windows restore disc will return your damaged system to its former healthy self... Changing the color of your icon text... Make a DOS application work with a USB printer... |
PC World
September 2004
Jon L. Jacobi |
Better Backups We test fast, vast, and cheap new storage options that take the pain out of keeping your vital data safe. |
PC World
June 2005
Lincoln Spector |
Answer Line: Stop Those Annoying Boot-Up Error Messages How to trouble shoot a boot-up error message... From Old App to USB Printer... Spybot vs. the DSO Exploit... Make a Backup of Your CMOS... |
PC World
October 2004
Rebecca Freed |
All Gain, No Pain PC chores don't have to be drudgery. We show you quick and easy ways to complete six essential tasks. |
PC World
August 2002
Robert Luhn |
Ultimate Backup Guide These storage devices make backing up so fast, easy, and affordable, you'll actually do it. |
PC World
March 2004
Kirk Steers |
Perk Up Your PC With Six Quick and Easy Tweaks With spring right around the corner, it's time to give your PC its annual sprucing up. Here are six no-cost, no-hassle tune-up tips to keep your Windows system purring. |
PC Magazine
March 14, 2008
Edward Mendelson |
Genie Backup Manager Pro 8.0 This flexible, exceptionally well-designed, reliable, backup utility should be part of everyone's toolkit. |
