Computer
Information Page
The
purpose of this page is to provide general information on
Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system and associated programs.
The information on these pages is
only intended to provide general knowledge.
The processes described have only been tested on my Windows system.
I make NO claim as to their use on other computer systems.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
Adobe Reader Download Adobe Reader V-7.0 ( Required to view PDF files )
Startup
Cleaning: { PDF file}
This outlines the method of reducing the number of programs
running in the background.
Some of these programs are not needed and there for use valuable
resources.
Data Storage Tips: { PDF file} Tips on creating Custom Folders using Windows Explorer.
Windows
Explorer Tips: { PDF file }
Tips on using Cut, Copy, Paste to move or copy
files within Windows Explorer
or Text in other programs.
Mouse Right
Clicks: { PDF file } Using the "Right Mouse Button" to bring-up menus.
Clean forwarding E-Mails w/o previous addresses being sent along.
System Restore Backup Folder: { PDF file } Backing up your System Restore Points to a backup storage device.
Transferring Images From Digital Camera to Computer: { PDF file } Using Windows Explorer to copy digital images to the computer.
Backing Up Data:
{ PDF file }
Instructions for backing up & Restoring..... Outlook Express { Saved
Messages } { Address Book }
Internet Explorer { Favorites }
Windows Media Player Instructions: { PDF file } General instructions for working with WMP.
Sending Large files via E-Mail: { PDF file } Sending large files to someone via your E-Mail.
Removing
Dumprep 0 -k from Startup: { PDF file}
This
entry in MSCONFIG Startup proved to be quite difficult to remove.
Every time I attempted to remove Dumprep 0 -k from Startup, it kept coming back.
I found this procedure worked for me.
Large
E-Mail Attachments: { PDF
file}
Some
E-Mail programs limit the file size that can be attached to an E-Mail.
Also sometimes it's desired to send several image or music files via E-Mail.
This Info-Sheet explains how to utilize two Free programs to accomplish this.
"SendThisFile"
& "FreeZip"
are used.
The process also uses Windows Explorer file manager & Outlook Express
programs for illustration purposes
Recording Audio from your
Computer's Sound Output: { PDF file
}
It's possible to record any music being played on a computers speakers.
Connecting the Sound Card "Speaker Out" to "Line
In" allows you to use
recording software to record music from any source. CD player, On-Line Radio,
Cassette Player etc.
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