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Microsoft Virtual PC 2007

In this guest post, Mike Sherwood explains how to run Operating systems virtually inside another operating system.

Virtualization is an up-an-coming technique that many companies are using to better use their resources. Most servers can only run one program at a time, causing most companies to have as many servers as programs they need to run. To solve this, creating a virtual machine on a machine saves money and uses the available resources to capacity. You can use this technology to your advantage to run a “Virtual PC” right on your desktop, for whatever reason you have. One of the best parts about this program is the ability to run a different operating system in a window right on your desktop. (I needed to run programs for work that are only compatible with XP, while running Vista on my computer) And best of all, it’s free! I’ll show you how.

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Best Windows Freebies and Guides 06 [September 2008]

Posted by Rich On September - 29 - 2008

Best Free Stuff of July 2008

Every month we take a look around some of the most interesting windows-related web sites. We collect the best free stuff and write tips to help you get more out of Windows. Below you’ll find wallpapers, icon packs, fonts, screensavers, and freeware we’ve found over the last 30 days. We’ve also put together our most popular windows guides.

Enjoy the overview of stuff you shouldn’t have missed in September 2008.

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How To Deal With Windows Vista Errors

Posted by Guest Post On September - 29 - 2008

In this guest post, James Ricketts explores how to deal with Windows Vista errors. Learn more about James at the conclusion of this post.

You may have recently upgraded to Windows Vista and love using all the frills and fancies of the new operating system.  However, it is likely that you have already encountered your first Windows Vista error. Don’t panic. Listed below are a few simple tips that you can follow to deal with basic Vista errors and resolve them.

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Take Charge of Automatic Updates: Set to Download Only

Posted by Rich On September - 29 - 2008

Take Charge of Automatic Updates Set to Download Only

If you leave your computer on overnight, you may find you come back in the morning to find all your programs closed and that download, you were waiting for, canceled. Likely, automatic updates restarted your computer for you.. or you had a short power outage. In this guide, we’ll blame automatic updates and learn how to disable automatic installation of the updates.

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Dual Screen/Monitor Desktop Wallpapers [Set 08]

Posted by Rich On September - 28 - 2008

100 Exceptional Desktop Wallpapers

A round up of the best dual monitor wallpapers on the web. Full credit goes to the image authors. Let us know about any others you really like!

Want More Wallpaper?

Check out more wallpapers in the the Wallpaper section of this site or learn how to use these wallpapers for your login screen too!

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Recuva Recovers Lost Data on Your Drive

Posted by Rich On September - 26 - 2008

Recuva Recovers Lost Data on Your Drive
I lost some photos recently and after trying a few different recovery programs, I came across Recuva. My problem was solved and now I want mintywhite readers to use this great software. Get yourself a free copy below.

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