Duplicate Name Exists Errors in Windows
After starting up a Microsoft Windows computer connected to a local network, you may see the error message “Duplicate name exists.” What does this error message signify, and how can you resolve it?
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How To Find Shared Windows Folders
Microsoft Windows allows files and folders to be shared on a network. These step-by-step instructions explain how to find the list of folders that have been shared on a Windows computer.
The screen resolution is incorrect when you attach an external display device to a multi-headed display adapter in Windows 2000
When you connect an external display device whose maximum resolution is less than the primary display device, to a multi-headed display adapter in Windows 2000, the screen resolution in Display Properties will be incorrect if the dual view feature is turned on to make the secondary monitor an exact duplicate of the primary monitor.
Increase max IE7 downloads
Internet Explorer 7 only allows you to download two files from the same server at a time. This is not a software limit but rather a limit imposed based on the web standard.
Speeding up LDAP Queries
The GC server contains a replica of every object in every domain in the forest but stores only some of the attributes for each of those objects.
Remove the Arrow from Shortcuts
Would you prefer to show your shortcuts without the arrow in the bottom left-hand corner? This tip will show you how to change the arrow icon or remove it completely.
How to clear the Parental Controls Activity Reports in Windows Vista
Simple, three step process.
How to Backup Windows XP Home Edition
Your computer cost you from hundreds to thousands of dollars, but the computer itself is not the most valuable part. The data on the hard disk is the most valuable part. How many hours of work did you put into creating that data? One little event, like a power line spike from a lightning strike, and all that… Read More »
In Windows, what hardware issues might be slowing down my computer?
There are several reasons that a PC might be running slowly. If you usually leave your computer on and don’t restart it very often, you may see a significant slowdown in PC performance, and perhaps “out of memory” error messages. When you leave the computer on and don’t restart it through the Shut Down… option on the Start… Read More »
How to Speed Up Windows 2000
If you have installed Windows 2000 yet and used it for a while, you probably noticed that it is a pretty fast performer. But depending on how you’re using Windows 2000 and in what type of environment, you can coax even more performance out of it by freeing up extra RAM by disabling system services that are running… Read More »