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Windows XP
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How to Close Pidgin Chat Windows with the Escape Key
17 Dec 2010 by Evan Wondrasek
Pidgin (formerly known as Gaim) is a free, multi-protocol instant messaging application for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pidgin is highly customizable and supports popular instant messaging networks like Google Talk, MSN/Windows Live Messenger, AIM, Yahoo! Chat, and can connect to services like Facebook Chat through plugins (or directly through the XMPP messaging protocol). In recent versions of Pid...
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How to Enable Windows 7′s “Aero Snap” Feature in Earlier Versions of Windows
25 Aug 2010 by Evan Wondrasek / 1 Comment
One of my favorite features in Windows 7 is Aero Snap, which automatically resizes and snaps applications to the sides of your screen when you drag them near. If you’ve got several windows open on one screen, this is a great way to manage your space (and I’ve learned it’s even more useful when working on large screens). My favorite way to use Aero Snap is with the keyboard R...
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Windows XP Tip: How to Rearrange Applications in the Windows Taskbar
16 Aug 2010 by Evan Wondrasek
If you have several applications open simultaneously in Windows XP, you may find yourself wishing you could rearrange their order like tabs in your browser. This feature isn’t included in Windows XP by default, but you can easily add it with Taskbar Shuffle. Taskbar Shuffle is a tiny application that quietly sits in your system tray. After installation, you can move any item in your task...
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Time to Upgrade: Microsoft Ending Support of Windows XP SP2 July 13th
02 Jul 2010 by Evan Wondrasek
Windows XP, our beloved operating system of the last decade and a savior from previous operating systems such as Windows 2000 and ME, will no longer be supported by Microsoft on July 13th, 2010. This doesn’t mean that your computer will suddenly stop working that day or you’ll immediately be swarmed by viruses, but it does mean Microsoft will no longer be testing SP2 for vulnerabilit...
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What To Do if McAfee Virus Scan Update 5958 Crashes Your Windows XP Computer (or destroys svchost.exe)
21 Apr 2010 by Evan Wondrasek / 34 Comments
You’ve probably heard about it already – a recent update to McAfee Virus Scan update caused the program to unintentionally damage Windows system files. Symptoms include (but are not limited to): Loss of internet connection Can’t copy and paste Can’t drag and drop files Missing task bar/Start menu This problem can render your computer completely useless until you fix th...
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Fix: What To Do if Removing a Virus Blocks Executable (.EXE) Files From Opening
19 Mar 2010 by Justin Gonzalez and Evan Wondrasek / 32 Comments
I have recently observed that after removing certain fake anti-spyware viruses (such as “Windows Security Center” or “Anti Virus 2010″), all executable (.exe) files will no longer open. No matter what file you try to open – iTunes, Firefox, or even Malwarebytes – they will not open because they are all .exe files. To fix this problem, I came across a process t...
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Fix: Windows XP Gets Blue Screen Error after Windows Update (KB977165)
24 Feb 2010 by Kevin Schulte / 11 Comments
A recent Windows Update (KB977165) for Windows XP caused many computers to experience Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors when the computer restarted after the update. The cause of the blue screen wasn’t just the update, but rather a rootkit (a form of malware) which had been present on the users’ machines prior to the update. The specific error is: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA Techni...
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How to Install Flash Player Updates on Citrix/XP/Terminal Servers
03 Sep 2009 by Jacob Keppeler / 2 Comments
Anybody who has had to deal with Citrix servers knows that it’s a pain getting anything installed without affecting end-users. Adobe Flash Player is no different – it must be installed a specific way to make it work properly without getting the dreaded “Application was installed previously with administrative permissions, please install again” error. Procedure Step 1: Dow...
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How to Rebroadcast a Weak Wifi Signal
24 Jul 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 21 Comments
There may be a time when you have access to a wireless network in one part of your house, but just can’t get it anywhere else. This isn’t a big deal if you own the network (you can buy another access point or wireless repeater), but if you don’t own the network, this guide will show you how to extend your free coverage. What’s the purpose of this, you might ask? In my case, I can c...
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How To: Mount Images (ISO Files) in Windows XP with a Small, Free Microsoft App
23 Jun 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 2 Comments
Windows XP: If you have ever downloaded a disk image (ISO file), you likely burned it to a CD or DVD and put it in your optical drive. Well, image files don’t necessarily need to be burned to physical media – they can be mounted “virtually” in your operating system and be used just the same. Software such as Daemon Tools (free) and Alcohol 120% (not free) can mount di...
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