Remove Windows 7 proprietary drivers
None of my drivers downloaded from the manufacturer's site would install, just the included utilities. ATI CCC would launch, but the main window wouldn't display. After a bit of Googling, I found out...
View ArticleFormat Factory vs HandBrake
FormatFactory is designed for encoding (multiple) files from one format to another with a very simple interface easy for beginners to use. HandBrake is a optimized encoder designed for reeconding DVDs.
View ArticleHow to add cool CSS rollover effects to images
There are many different ways to add rollover effects to images. CSS is the recommended way due to its high compatibility and small amount of code needed. 1. Create the before and after images Here’s...
View ArticleChange Intel storage mode from IDE to RAID without reinstall
If you want to setup a RAID array without having to reinstall Windows, all you need to do is install Intel Storage Matrix and update a few registry keys.
View ArticleFix Internet Explorer printing HTML
Problem: When printing from Internet Explorer the web page is printed as HTML code instead of as the rendered web page. Cause: According to online forums and a few quick searches it looks like it is...
View ArticleTroubleshooting Java Installation
I finally got tired of the nagging and decided to upgrade to 7u4 (from 6u29). I downloaded the offline version and proceeded to install it, but it kept failing with some sort of error and directing me...
View ArticleFix CutePDF Writer Error 1798
I’m not completely sure why this error is generated, but I have a hunch it’s because CutePDF tries to use a list of already installed PostScript print drivers and if none of the pre-configured ones are...
View ArticleDeploy a Disk Cleanup Policy
Early today I was looking for a way to automatically run Disk Cleanup on multiple computers in a domain. I found the /sageset switch which allows you to define the options you want to use in...
View ArticleHow to Anytime Upgrade Windows 7 using a MSDN Key
If you try putting an MSDN key into Anytime Upgrade, it will get started on the upgrade process then eventually fail telling you the key you entered cannot be used for Anytime Upgrade. The trick is to...
View ArticleInstall DigitalPersona on Dell with Windows 8 (Dell Personal required...
I just upgraded my laptop from Windows 7 to Windows 8, and in the process, I was required to uninstall DigitalPersona since it is not compatible with Windows 8. I expected to be able to download a...
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