When you navigate for a folder or file in Windows Vista, it makes clicking sound each time. These sounds can be very annoying after a while, especially if you work a lot on your computer. But there is a way to disable these clicking sounds in Windows Vista.
Read moreRepair an infected computer using Avira AntiVir Rescue
If your computer is infected with trojans, viruses and malware, and is not able to boot, then you can repair it using the Avira AntiVir Rescue System. Avira AntiVir Rescue System is a free Linux-based application that allows accessing computers that cannot be booted anymore.
Read moreCreate a shortcut for hibernating computer in Windows 7
Windows 7 allows you to hibernate the computer. Putting your computer in the hibernation mode saves power and lets you quickly resume back to Windows exactly as your left it when hibernating. Usually, you have to click on Start Menu and then choose option for hibernating the computer. But you can also create a shortcut right on your Desktop to hibernate your computer.
Read moreEncrypt Secret Documents Using Sophos Free Encryption Tool
Everyone has some secret documents. Some have secret emails or pictures, while others keep some passwords stored in files on their hard disk. But this poses another risk – what if a hacker breaks into your computer and steals your secret documents? You can use freeware Sophos Free Encryption Tool for easily encrypting your documents.
Read moreScan and clean malware using Dr.WEB CureIt!
These days you can easily get infected with malware and viruses, if you use the internet. If your computer is also infected with malware and viruses, then you can get rid of them using the Dr.WEB CureIt!. Dr.WEB CureIt! is an antivirus and anti-spyware scanning tool that is developed on the Dr.WEB engine which will help you quickly scan and cure, if necessary, a computer without installation of the Dr.WEB Anti-virus.
Read moreClean an infected computer using VIPRE Rescue
If your computer is infected with malware and viruses, and either you do not have an anti-virus solution installed or your current anti-virus solution is not able to clean the computer fully, then you should give VIPRE Rescue a try. The VIPRE Rescue Program is a command-line utility that will scan and clean an infected computer that is so infected that programs cannot be easily run.
Read moreDisable any program to run in Windows XP
We all know that you can make changes in the Group Policies and disable some standard programs like Registry Editor or Task Manager to run. What if you want to disable other third party programs to run? You can do it by changing the access control lists (ACL) of the program on an NTFS partition.
Read moreChange download folder in Internet Explorer 9
When you download a file in Internet Explorer 9, this file is downloaded to a default download folder on your hard disk. By default this download folder is the download folder under your user profile. But you can change this download folder location to any folder you want.
Read moreDisable Windows Lock function in Windows 7
Windows 7 allows you to lock down your computer for a while when you have to go away. You can lockdown your computer by pressing the keyboard shortcut Windows logo key + L. But if you want to disable this Windows Lock functionality in Windows 7, then you have to follow these simple instructions.
Read moreDisable new tab page in Internet Explorer 9
When you open a new tab in Internet Explorer 9, you are shown a new tab page which includes thumbnails and shortcuts of the web sites you visit the most. If you want to open a blank tab instead, then you can disable this new tab page.
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