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Common DLL Errors And How To Resolve Them

Posted by Guest Post On August - 22 - 200912 COMMENTS

In this guest post, James Ricketts explores DLL errors and how to resolve them. Learn more about James at the conclusion of this post.

DLL or Dynamic Link Library is a term that is referred to a particular type of file that can be shared by different programs whenever they need to perform certain general tasks. DLL files eliminate the need for having separate files for the same tasks that are required by applications. This not only reduces the space required by the hard drive, but it also makes the applications more efficient.

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Stop Windows Update Restart Now Prompts

Posted by Rich On August - 4 - 200921 COMMENTS

Windows update is an excellent way to keep your computer up to date and protected from the latest vulnerabilities. Sometimes, Windows update will apply a patch that requires your computer to be restarted. Many times, this restart comes at an inopportune time as you may have a lot to get done that day. Windows Vista does not bug you as much as Windows XP, because you can change the interval at which Windows to remind you to restart your computer. Regardless of your operating system, you may just want to stop the notifications entirely and restart your computer the end of the day. Why do not recommend this, I often find myself delaying the restart process. In this guide, you’ll learn how to stop Windows update notifying you until the next time you restart your PC.

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Fix Internet Connection with Release Renew

Posted by Rich On July - 13 - 200919 COMMENTS

releaserenew01 Fix Internet Connection with Release Renew

Sometimes, when you connect to a wireless network, that works all the time, you’ll find that the Internet doesn’t work even though you are seemingly connected. I get this on campus and in this guide you will learn one of the simple tricks I use to avoid the need to restart your computer to get the Internet working again.

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GPUpdate00 Update Group Policy without Restarting Your Computer

If you make a change to the group policy on your Windows XP Professional; Vista Business or Ultimate; or Windows 7 Ultimate machine, you will need to restart your computer to make the changes take effect. In this guide, you’ll learn how to avoid restarting with a simple command.

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Remove Windows 7 from Dual Boot with Vista

Posted by Rich On January - 22 - 200970 COMMENTS

remove windows7 00 Remove Windows 7 from Dual Boot with Vista

If you’re finished with the hype of Windows 7 or you just want to migrate to a different machine, this guide will help you remove the OS from your computer.

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Windows 7: Manage Portable Devices [How To]

Posted by Rich On January - 19 - 20092 COMMENTS

portable devices 00 Windows 7: Manage Portable Devices [How To]

Windows 7 comes with a new interface to manage your portable devices and printers. This is a great way to manage all the gadgets we seem to have these days and in this guide, you’ll get a sneak peak at the interface and learn some of the things you can do through it.

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