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How to Change the Owner's Name on Microsoft Office 2002
Microsoft Office XP, also known as Microsoft Office 2002, was released in conjunction with Windows XP. A complete Microsoft Office Suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Infopath, Access and Outlook. When you install the program for the first time it will ask you to enter owners informat
How to Make a System Idle Process
The system idle process is something that measures how much virtual memory and bandwidth you have available; the higher the number, the more processes you can handle at once. If you want to make your computer tell you how much of your computer's resources are available, you can do so through the Tas
How to Install ZyXEL on a Mac
ZyXEL produces DSL gateways and other equipment for Internet service providers. Install the ZyXEL modem to your Mac to browse the Internet, check email or download files. While the technology has become quite advanced, the installation process is straightforward.
What Is a Netflix Movie?
A Netflix movie is any film or video that is currently available with a Netflix paid membership. Netflix offers movies in three different formats: DVD, high-definition Blu-Ray discs and online streaming video. For DVD and Blu-ray movie rentals, discs will be sent right to your home with prepaid retu
How to Make Your Bluetooth Headset Work for Windows XP
To ensure your Bluetooth headset works with your Windows XP computer, you must pair the headset to your computer. This requires that your computer or laptop has Bluetooth functionality and is enabled. In Windows XP, you add a device and pair it from the Bluetooth settings option. This is a more comp
How to Create Binary Registry Files
Windows applications, third party applications and low-level operating system components make additions and alterations to the registry. Binary files, with a .reg extension, can be created and loaded into the Windows registry. There are several different types of values that can be used, but binary
How do I Fix 'Twisted Metal 2' in XP?
Programs for Windows XP can sometimes encounter problems interfering with their proper functioning. Fragmenting of files due to unexpected power loss, file corruption due to viruses or data transfer errors, registry errors or other problems can cause games such as "Twisted Metal 2" and other softwar
How to Correct Registry Errors
For unknown reasons, many programs that make changes to the Windows registry upon installation fail to set the registry back to its original configuration when uninstalled. In time, the registry begins to grow larger, full of entries referencing files or file types that no longer exist. Correct the
How to Restore the Original Search in XP
Through updates and the release of Microsoft Office 2007, the default search in Windows XP systems has been replaced with the "Windows Desktop Search." This new search tool has a redesigned interface but isn't liked by some Windows XP users for the lack of an accurate indexed search. (Search indexin
How to Automatically Update Styles in Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word, you can use a variety of preset formatting styles to make your documents appear consistent and cohesive. A style can consist of grammar, font, border and spacing selections that allow your documents to meet your preferences. If you are constantly changing certain styles in your do
How to Remove Windows Genuine Warning
Windows Genuine Advantage is an anti-piracy software included in the latest Windows operating systems. WGA is used to validate operating systems before installing certain Microsoft updates such as Windows Media Player and Windows Updates. Windows Genuine Advantage displays a message on the system tr
How to Install System Restore with Vista
When a computer faces severe system errors, the thought of erasing all the data on your hard drive to fix the issue is just plain unacceptable. Anticipating this, the Windows Vista operating system allows users to restore their machine to an installation from a previous date, addressing malware issu
How to Remove Apps From Startup in Windows XP
Most programs you install on your Windows XP computer will automatically be placed in your list of startup programs. The more programs you have selected to start when you boot up your computer, the longer it takes your computer to boot up. Also, the more programs you have running in the background,
How to Troubleshoot a Windows Mobile Device Center
Released alongside Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system, Windows Mobile Device Center is the sequel software package to ActiveSync, allowing you to manage your Windows Mobile device's file directories, applications and synchronizations. In most cases, problems with Windows Mobile Device Center
How to Locate Cache Files in Windows XP
Cache files are files that your Internet browser stores so you can more easily browse the pages the next time you visit them. You may want to delete these cache files if your Internet browser becomes slow.
How to Uninstall NetMeeting in Windows XP
NetMeeting is a program that comes with Microsoft Windows XP. The program allows a small group of people to communicate and collaborate with one another via a network. Home users and those who do not collaborate with others across a network probably have no use for the program. If you don't use it,
How to Write an Autorun.inf File
The autorun.inf file is an instruction file that tells the Windows operating system what files to run upon loading a CD. The file tells Windows what executable files to open and what icons to assign to the CD in "(My) Computer." To write an autorun.inf file, open a text editor such as Notepad and ty
How to Undo a Friend on Facebook
When you accept a Facebook friend request, you give that person access to your Facebook profile, pictures and status updates. Facebook connections are created with friend requests and deleted with the "unfriend" link. If you no longer want a friend connection with someone, simply go to their Faceboo
Specifications for a Toshiba L300-EZ1004X
The Toshiba L300-EZ1004X is a notebook or laptop PC that Japanese multinational consumer electronics company Toshiba Corporation debuted in 2008. It was released under the company's business brand Satellite Pro. The laptop came with a pre-installed Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system.
How to Use Windows Cleanup Utility
The Windows Disk Cleanup Utility is packaged with Windows and helps you free up disk space and optimize your computer's operating speed. The utility will scan your temporary documents, Recycle Bin, diagnostic memory dumps and browsing data. Once it has scanned this information, it will allow you to