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Email scam carries malware instead of Gadhafi death photos

These sorts of world events tend to attract malware writers, and the capture and death of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi is no different. A...
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Fixing "Windows Media Player cannot access the file" errors

Follow me on Twitterandon FacebookWhile trying to play some new Flip Videos of our daughter today, we ran into a problem we hadn't noticed...
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How to correct Windows issues involving registry keys that cannot be opened

Follow me on Twitterandon FacebookSince a crash occurred on our system some time ago, we've been having difficulty installing some, but not all...
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How to delete a file Microsoft Windows says is locked

Follow me on Twitterandon FacebookHave you ever tried to delete a file in Microsoft Windows, only to discover it was "locked" by another...
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Watch the same PC upgraded from MS-DOS 5.0 to WIndows 7, one version at a time

Follow me on Twitterandon FacebookAs they generally say with whacko stunts, don't try this at home. Posted on March 2, this video shows a user...
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Microsoft retires Office Genuine Advantage

Follow me on TwitterMicrosoft's Office Genuine Advantage program (OGA), is no more. Reportedly, Microsofthas quietly retired the program, which...
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Computers 101: How do I make my PC run faster?

How do I make my PC run faster? Perhaps one of the most -- if not the most -- asked question among regular computer users is exactly this. There...
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Microsoft fixes 9 vulnerabilities, but leaves one open to attack

Microsoft on Tuesday, July 14th, as part of its monthly patch procedure, released 6 new bulletins, repairing 9 security vulnerabilities. While the...
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Windows 7 not ready for RTM

Microsoft has squelched rumors that the leaked Build 7600 is the final version of Windows 7. The company has dispelled any notions that the new OS...
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