Tag Archives: xp

Windows Vista – the forgotten OS?

As the new kid on the block Microsoft is pushing Windows 8 hard.  They are also trying to get people still on XP to upgrade to either Windows 7 or even Windows 8, however there is no mention of that … Continue reading

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Should you upgrade to Windows 8?

Last week saw the release of Windows 8 the biggest change to to the Windows operating system since Windows 95.  If you listen to all the marketing blurb it is faster, leaner and full of new features but after all … Continue reading

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Files required to use Microsoft Update are no longer registered or installed on your computer

Came across this little baby last week when trying to update a Windows XP laptop after a reinstall.  Turns out that although there were no errors during installation some of the dll files used by Windows update were not registered. … Continue reading

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How to set up Skype

Today we are going to have a look at Skype.  Skype is a fantastic piece of software that allows you to make video calls with someone anywhere in the world for free. To use Skype you will need a webcam … Continue reading

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How to set up a Windows network

Today we are going to learn how to set up a simple network using different versions of Windows.  This tutorial will use Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows XP Home Edition but works just as well on Vista.  We will … Continue reading

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